Western New York
Get to know the locals at this fun and friendly dive bar that is a favorite hangout for the young and cool set in Rochester.
Must-see nightlife in North America
Valladolid
A little pub and bistro where you can catch a televised sporting event or chat over Mexican draft beer and well-made pizzas.
Southwest Colorado
In a cute blue cottage fenced by cast off skis, this diminutive pub does its own microbrews (not brewed on-site) and pizzas.
Healdsburg
Bear Republic features hand-crafted award-winning ales, non-award-winning pub grub, weekly trivia and monthly comedy nights.
Seward
There are hundreds of dollars pinned to this bar’s ceiling and almost nightly live music in the summer. It’s festive.
Vail
Plenty of small-batch local brews and a sunny terrace are a reason to celebrate at the taproom of this Eagle-based brewery.
Santa Fe
A Dia de los Muertos motif and younger crowd makes this one of the hipper choices for a cocktail or three in the Old Town.
Fairbanks
In the Campus Corner Mall, this is one of the best spots in Fairbanks to pick up on the student vibe. Frequent live music.
San Joaquin Valley
This haven for serious beer drinkers has an excellent and often-updated rotation of taps and a huge selection of bottles.
Philadelphia
The original outpost of this popular wine bar is a dark, elegant and welcoming place with excellent cocktails and snacks.
Saskatchewan
Lakefront, colorful Mike's meets all requirements and serves up decent pub grub. Enjoy live music on weekends in summer.
Orlando
Eight raucous theme bars, sometimes with live music and always with drink specials, all in one party-palace-style plaza.
Massachusetts
Depending on the night, this gay lounge runs the gamut from casual neighborhood karaoke bar to bass-thumping dance club.
Northern Ontario
Get your fix of black gold at this hip temple to the bean, which doubles as a roastery and has an adjoining record shop.
Newport
This rustic waterfront tavern frequently features live music and serves seafood (including a raw bar) and comfort food.
Calgary
Calgary's oldest gay bar has cheap drinks and often live bands. There's karaoke on Monday and Thursday. Drag shows too.
Winnipeg
Forks Market branch of the hip specialty coffee shop, with complimentary espressos for anyone who buys a bag of beans.
Mississippi
Climb the stairs for the spicy bloody Marys and live bluegrass music on Sunday mornings. Gets busy on weekend nights.
Minneapolis
This cafe features amazing baked goods, riverfront digs and a Victorian ambience worthy of its namesake, Oscar Wilde.
Dallas & the Panhandle Plains
Divey bar with cheap beer and a gritty vibe. Books live music at least a couple nights a week, usually with no cover.
Arizona
Yuma's go-to brewery, with a front-row seat right on Main St. Seven beers on tap and good pub grub from the kitchen.
Sonoma
Locals and tourists crowd the 1909 Swiss Hotel for afternoon cocktails. There’s OK food but the bar’s the thing.
British Columbia
Bowling alley, bar, outdoor-gear store and art gallery: it's a cool spot serving a few snacks to go with the beers.
Sonora
The town’s most popular bar, with a pool table, outside tables on the Plaza de Armas and live music on weekends.
Calistoga
Sip craft cocktails beside outdoor fireplaces and a pool surrounded with palm trees at this Napa-swank resort bar.
Gold Coast
More than 40 taps flow with Belgian and Michigan craft beers, while a cocktail bar shakes 'em up in the basement.
Bend
Some of Bend's best coffee can be found at this elegant little coffee shop downtown, which roasts its own beans.
Walt Disney World
Comedians on dueling pianos encourage the audience to partake in all kinds of musical silliness and singalongs.
Southeast Alaska
A classic domain of deckhands and cannery workers, with pool tables, free popcorn and a diverse beer selection.
Oaxaca City
Popular cafe with a tempting cake case, aromatic coffee and a couple of other branches dotted around the city.
Russian River Area
Serving around 40 beers, sandwiches, burgers, giant salads and amazing bacon-cheddar fries (mains $10 to $15).
Anchorage Region
The best place to stop after a rainy hike. It serves up soup, sandwiches and pastries in a warm environment.
Montana
Lose yourself in the comfy sofas for a light lunchtime panini and reviving espresso at this cool coffeehouse.
Southwest Gulf Coast
Classic Florida thatched-roof tiki-bar vibe, with VW bus, outdoor courtyard and strong cocktails. Live music.
Martha's Vineyard
The upstairs deck at this harborside seafood restaurant is the place in town for drinks with a view.
Portland
This basement brewery has an intimate tasting room for sampling French and Belgian farmhouse-inspired ales.
Houston
A 'boutique nightclub,' has a slightly more mature crowd – plus award-winning DJs. Also, lots of karaoke.
Eastern Shore
Get your grog on with the locals at this bar inside the oldest commercial building in town, built in 1887.
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
This basement-level nightclub is the epicenter of the local live-music scene, strong on club and hip-hop.
Northern Oregon Coast
This riverside pub inhabits a former tuna cannery and serves up the usual line of excellent Rogue beers.
