Must-see nightlife in Eastern USA

  • Milk & Pull

    Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick

    There's limited seating for coffee-drinkers to linger, but the baristas at Milk & Pull certainly pour a good single-origin espresso.

  • Swamp

    Northeast Florida

    A college bar for a college town, with cheap pitchers and drunken frat boys galore, plus a pretty darn nice patio for daytime boozing. They serve food too…

  • Misha’s Coffee Roaster

    Alexandria

    Great concept and vibe. Disappointing house-roasted coffee. One can only hope that this puzzlingly popular cafe lifts its game when it comes to the…

  • J's Tavern

    Coastal Georgia

    Aside from the few St Marys restaurants, this is only option for a pint in the area. It's a local's joint, serves craft ale and has plenty of bar games –…

  • Fish Market

    Financial District & Lower Manhattan

    This modest dive bar with a diverse seafood menu (kitchen closes at 11pm) pays homage to the nautical South Street Seaport area of Manhattan that houses…

  • Twin Schooner's

    Midcoast Maine

    There's not a ton of nightlife in Wiscasset, but this pub, attached to a cozy cafe, has TVs showing games, and a good selection of beers from Maine and…

  • Sidelines Sports Bar

    Gulf Coast

    This popular almost-beachfront sports bar heaves during spring break. During the rest of the year it's a little less rowdy (barring some busy weekends),…

  • Ms Mae’s

    New Orleans

    Ms Mae sold the bar in 2010, but this legendary place keeps on. Despite its gritty reputation, this dive bar is a popular spot for pool, arcade games …

  • Toucan's

    Gulf Coast

    There's something for everyone at Toucan's, a beachfront sports bar, tiki bar and seafood grill. Best of all, the killer sunsets are free and go down…

  • Tootsie's Orchid Lounge

    Gulf Coast

    It lacks the dusty character of the Nashville original, but the nonstop live country music is still plenty boot-stompin' for y'all. Closes about a half…

  • VFW Hall

    Illinois

    The VFW Hall provides an opportunity to sip cheap beer and watch TV alongside veterans of long-ago wars. Don't be shy: as the sign out front says, the…

  • AJ's Club Bimini

    Gulf Coast

    This tiki palace is dedicated to boozy good times, with multiple tiers of dining and dancing. The bar also arranges daily sunset cruises on its luxury…

  • Ost Cafe

    East Village & Lower East Side

    This small space charms with exposed brick walls, pressed tin ceiling and marble-topped cafe tables, where you can sit and tarry a while with a frothy…

  • Ale & the Witch

    St Petersburg

    The ‘Burg’s favorite tap house, serving over 32 craft beers and a $7 ‘witch flight,’ consisting of four 4oz sample servings.

  • Razzles

    Daytona Beach

    This is the city's reigning dance club. It's permanently thumping – if you like that sort of thing, have fun; if not, stay away.

  • Funky Monkey Bistro & Bar

    Orlando

    Come for a glass of wine and the Friday and Saturday night drag shows (9pm), but eat elsewhere.

  • Ocean Deck

    Daytona Beach

    There's live reggae nightly at this beachfront restaurant by day, bar/club by night.