Must-see nightlife in Southern USA

  • Barrel Proof

    New Orleans

    Do you like whiskey? We sincerely hope so, because there are almost 300 to pick from here, including smoky, smooth and sublime. The crowd is young…

  • MJQ Concourse

    Atlanta

    This club inside a former underground parking garage remains the place for young indie scenester rage – you enter through a small retractable garage door…

  • 24 South Coffee House

    Coastal North Carolina

    Super-chilled atmosphere to enjoy a cup of coffee, with friendly baristas and unusual seats – like comfy armchairs and a church pew. Speciality drinks…

  • New South Brewery

    South Carolina

    Tucked behind a lumberyard in a warehouse district 1 mile inland from Ocean Blvd, this hyperlocal craft brewery has been at it since before craft was a…

  • Old Dominick Distillery

    Memphis

    Memphis jumps into the distilling game at this sleek spot where Alex Castle, the head distiller – she's the first woman in the state to wear that title –…

  • Lost Forty Brewing

    Arkansas

    As local breweries go, Lost Forty stands out from the (admittedly small) pack. Its brewpub is a big, industrial-chic facility that regularly hosts guest…

  • Tailgate Brewery Music Row

    Nashville

    The satellite location of the main brewery on Charlotte Pike, this beer outpost has over 30 taps pouring some of the most creative brews you'll find in…

  • Please & Thank You

    Louisville

    The kind of indie cafe that makes a neighborhood. It does creamy espresso and home-baked bread pudding, creative scones and coffee cakes, zucchini bread…

  • Pints & Pixels

    Alabama

    This downtown bar has dozens of beers on offer, and some 50 classic arcade games, so sink a beer, get in a few rounds of Galaga, have another beer, take…

  • Dirty Crow Inn

    Memphis

    The Dirty Crow calls itself a five-star dive bar, and with its cozy red booths, comfy back patio, regular live music (Thursday to Saturday) and good pub…

  • Piccolo

    Alabama

    This clubby, wood-and-leather accented bar, located at the Hotel at Auburn University, feels like a good spot for something strong and a cigar. There's no…

  • Courtyard Brewery

    New Orleans

    Beyond its home-brewed products, Courtyard also carries a few dozen beers from around the world, and hosts a regular, rotating slate of food trucks. Pets…

  • Boiler Room

    Alabama

    In the basement of the Stricklin, you'll find a vintage bowling alley, a busy bar, an arcade with video games, shuffleboard and the like. We like our…

  • Pavilion Bar

    Charleston

    Complete with an infinity pool, illuminated umbrellas and stunning city views, this swanky rooftop bar tends to attract a well-heeled set. But people…

  • Leroy Lounge

    Alabama

    This recommended, dimly lit bar sits at the intersection of dark-wood-vibe upscale lounge and neighborhood dive; the hybridity of genre works better than…

  • Hammer & Ale

    Memphis

    Hopheads descend on this barn-like craft-beer bar, decked out in light cypress woods, in the Cooper-Young neighborhood. Memphis breweries Wiseacre, High…

  • Distillery Ale House

    Savannah

    Formerly the Kentucky Distilling Co, which opened in 1904 and closed at Prohibition, this is oddly not Savannah's local throat-burning swill house, but…

  • Belle Tavern

    Memphis

    Tucked beside an alley and marked by a blue neon sign, Belle Tavern is a chill neighborhood bar with an appealing sense of cool. Settle in at the U-shaped…

  • Handsome Willy's

    New Orleans

    Willy's is one of the oddest bars in New Orleans, a neighborhood-style dive in a patch of empty parking lots that lacks a neighborhood. It's consistently…

  • East 59 Vintage & Cafe

    Birmingham

    This well-run cafe serves coffee from Seed, a local roaster that practices sustainable business ethics, and serves fine coffee and baked goods besides…

  • Pour Taproom

    Charleston

    A new brewpub with a cool concept: on-tap, self-serve craft beer, wine and cocktails, where you pour it yourself and pay by the ounce. It's downtown, on…

  • Wormhole

    Savannah

    Locally loved watering hole hosting live bands, comedy, DJs, trivia, open mike, karaoke and more. There's pool, darts and video games to keep you plenty…

  • Verret's Lounge

    New Orleans

    This is the kind of old-school dive where you'd expect to find a bunch of retirees propping up the bar. Instead, the clientele is a younger (not student…

  • Melrose Billiard Parlor

    Nashville

    A local favorite since 1944, the Melrose Billiard Parlor is a dive bar in all the right ways. Drinks are cheap and there are pool tables, ping-pong tables…

  • Frothy Monkey

    Nashville

    The Frothy Monkey is a Nashville staple and this outpost is one of the best. High ceilings and ample seating make a comfortable place to sip a latte or…

  • Celtic Crossing

    Memphis

    In warmer months the patio is the place to be at this convivial bar in the Cooper-Young neighborhood. And this is where everyone comes to watch the…

  • Bespoke Coffee & Dry Goods

    Coastal North Carolina

    Serving Durham's excellent Counter Culture Coffee, this hip coffeehouse is the most serious of many downtown java joints. In addition to caffeine, it…

  • Foothills Brewpub

    North Carolina

    The downtown outlet of Winston-Salem’s best-known microbrewery features a dozen seasonally changing favorites on tap. It also has a good menu of pub food …

  • Good People Brewing Company

    Birmingham

    This brewery hosts patrons in a wide-open, airy space that's pretty perfect for sipping any one of their nine highly regarded brews – regularly voted some…

  • George's Place

    Louisiana

    George's brands itself as the South's friendliest gay bar, and it may well be, but beyond that this is just a good locals' spot, with strong, creative…

  • Bar at Husk

    Charleston

    Adjacent to the restaurant Husk, this intimate brick-and-worn-wood spot recalls a speakeasy, with classic cocktails ($10 to $15), sphere ice and…

  • Manuel's Tavern

    Atlanta

    An Atlanta staple since 1956 and still operated by the original family, this classic tavern is always packed with politicians, journalists, actors and…

  • Etcetera Coffeehouse

    Kentucky

    Lower Town’s arty crowd comes to this brightly painted cafe to get their organic, fair-trade coffee and tea. Head to the cute garden patio if the weather…

  • Recovery Room

    Charleston

    Not what it sounds like. Instead, it's a late-night dive that often swells with college students and boozy regulars in search of cheap whiskey. Various…

  • 1718 Brewing Ocracoke

    Outer Banks

    Opened in 2017, this is one of the best additions to the island. Try the locally crafted stout and IPA, and tour the microbrewery to see how it's made…

  • Pocket at Tailors' Union

    Memphis

    The Pocket, the sleek, white-boothed speakeasy behind a mock tailor shop, is open for awesome cocktails and good conversation. A private club is…

  • Park Tavern

    Atlanta

    This staple microbrewery-restaurant's outdoor patio can lean preppy, but its location on the edge of Piedmont Park is one of the most beautiful spots in…

  • 3rd Street Taphouse

    Kentucky

    When you're burned out on bourbon, this fun bar has 21 taps of regional and national craft beer and a knowledgeable owner to guide you through them.

  • 41 Street Pub & Aircraft Sales

    Birmingham

    A slick wooden bar fronts a large open space offset with some shuffleboard tables. Behind the bar, strong drinks (the Moscow Mule is a winner) are served…

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