Must-see nightlife in North America

  • Stein Distillery

    Wallowa Mountains

    If you like whiskey, vodka or rum, check out the beautiful tasting room of family-run Stein Distillery.

  • Zola

    Pennsylvania

    A classy spot to have an after-dinner beverage, Zola often features live music (Thursday to Saturday).

  • Jax Food & Games Bar

    Vermont

    Combines an indoor game-room-bar with live music, burgers, a good beer selection and an outdoor deck.

  • Saltbox Brewing Company

    Nova Scotia

    Mahone Bay's very own small-batch craft brewery has a taproom where you can try all the latest brews.

  • Hoboken Coffee Roasters

    Oklahoma

    Rich, silky coffee from beans roasted on site at this hipster-chic cafe. Buy some beans to take home.

  • Firehole Lounge

    Yellowstone National Park

    This bar is the place for après-ski drinks in winter. Come early for one of the cozy fireside seats.

  • Fogcutter Bar

    Haines

    Haines is a hard-drinking town, and this is where a lot of locals belly up to the bar and spout off.

  • Glacier 45 Distillery

    Northeastern Oregon

    A spiffy, modern tasting room and distillery offering bourbon whiskey, gin and a handful of vodkas.

  • Hendershots

    North Georgia

    This fantastic coffeehouse pulls triple duty as a great bar and live-music venue. Pick your poison.

  • Boston's on the Beach

    Gold Coast

    This perennial beachfront favorite has nightly live music, great sea views and a party-happy vibe.

  • Houston Eagle

    Houston

    Right in Midtown, the Eagle dance club aims to attract the manliest of men. Theme nights are many.

  • Daily Grind

    Hill Country

    A prime choice for early-morning coffee and tea, this cute little spot is right on the main strip.

  • Edgar Cafe Bar

    Québec

    The beautiful people flock to this bar for a deep beer selection and a decent sampling of spirits.

  • South Beach

    Houston

    The high-tech sound and dance floor lights help Montrose's South Beach stay true to its namesake.

  • Sissiboo Coffee Roaster

    Annapolis Valley

    Great home-roasted coffee and delicious homemade biscotti keep this cafe busy throughout the day.

  • Yo El Rey

    Calistoga

    Hip kids favor this microroastery, which serves stellar small-batch, organic, fair-trade coffee.

  • Wolf Hills Brewing Co

    Blue Ridge Highlands & Southwest Virginia

    For satisfying microbrews and the occasional live music session, head to Wolf Hills Brewing Co.

  • ESPN Club

    Walt Disney World

    So many TVs screening the hottest games that even in the bathroom you won't miss a single play.

  • Fremont Coffee Company

    Seattle

    This coffee shop's location in a craftsman home dials up the cozy factory to an extreme degree.

  • Artisan Afterhours Bar

    Las Vegas

    Mix with an eclectic crowd at this sexy after-hours bar set back from the mayhem of the Strip.

  • Woody's Tavern

    Moab

    Full bar with pool tables and a great outdoor patio; live music Friday and Saturday in season.

  • Kainos Coffee

    Columbia River Gorge

    Truly good, fresh roasted coffee is served at this modern cafe with bright 1980s-style decor.

  • Sante Adairius Rustic Ales

    Central Coast

    Off Hwy 1 east of Santa Cruz, Belgian-inspired and barrel-aged beers are a beer geek's dream.

  • Groove

    Greater Orlando

    Dance club with sleek blue neon walls, multiple bars, three themed lounges and blaring music.

  • Dark Horse Espresso

    Kensington Market & Chinatown

    Excellent coffee in a tall-ceilinged space, perfect for intensive writing or people-watching.

  • Side Street Espresso

    Anchorage

    A long-standing shop that serves espresso, bagels and muffins between its art-covered walls.

  • Perky Owl Coffee

    Nova Scotia

    Pop into the Perky Owl for a caffeine pick-me-up or something sweet and sticky for the road.

  • My Sister’s Room

    Atlanta

    Far and away the city's hottest lesbian bar, in a two-story setting in East Atlanta Village.

  • Grind Coffeehouse

    Southwestern Utah

    Hang out with the locals and have a barista-made brew, a great hot sandwich or a big salad.

  • Susie’s Bar

    Calistoga

    Turn your baseball cap sideways, swill beer and shoot pool to a soundtrack of classic rock.

  • 41 Degrees North

    Indiana

    41 Degrees pours a terrific regional beer selection in a cool 1881 building with 14 taps.

  • Stone Junction

    North Coast & Redwoods

    The best bar in town with DJs, regular live music, a pool table and plenty of ale on tap.

  • Cupper's

    Arizona

    This inviting coffee shop brews up business inside a lovely Victorian cottage from 1872.

  • Rogue Coffee Roasters

    Southern Oregon

    Organic, shade-grown and fair-trade coffees, along with gourmet teas and a few pastries.

  • Club Reflection

    Fort Worth

    Low-key gay bar in a non-descript building. Country is usually playing on the jukebox.

  • Seward Alehouse

    Seward

    This fun pub has a good selection of beers on tap and a dance-party-starting jukebox.

  • A'Roma Roasters

    Russian River Area

    Town’s hippest cafe serves no booze, but hosts acoustic music Saturday evenings.

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