Las Vegas
At this lavish Asian-inspired nightclub, international jet-set DJs such as Tiësto and Steve Aoki rule the jam-packed main dance floor bordered by VIP…
Must-see nightlife in The Southwest
Salt Lake City
A former auto shop in the Granary District has been converted into an employee-owned, small-batch brewery that produces the freshest beer around…
Park City
This former livery and Model A–era garage is now home to Park City's most happenin' nightspot. The ski-in distillery was founded by a biochemist, and his…
Las Vegas
While elsewhere in the US tiki bars have fallen out of favor, this popular all-day/all-night lounge is a cathedral of the kitschy cultural niche. It’s…
Las Vegas
Soak up sunshine on a larger-than-life 'lilypad,' bob around the pool to DJ-spun tunes, play high-stakes blackjack by the pool or kick back in a private…
Las Vegas
Las Vegas wasn't always a shining neon star of craft cocktailery, but a new breed of lounges like Velveteen Rabbit have put the city on the mixology map…
Phoenix
With a distillery and three new locations added to the Arcadia original, the 'Outrageous Homebrewer's Social Outpost' is clearly doing something the…
Flagstaff
This slinky cocktail bar mixes up great originals and classics: the Moscow Mule with mint and cucumber might just be the best cocktail in Flagstaff. The…
Santa Fe
Chocolate addicts simply can't miss this loving ode to the sacred bean. This isn't your mom's marshmallow-laden hot chocolate, though – these rich elixirs…
Las Vegas
Las Vegas definitely revels in kitsch, and it absolutely loves drinking spots. ReBAR unites both. Located in the Arts District, it's a temple of nutty…
Las Vegas
This dark, psychedelic gin joint appeals to the lunatic fringe. It never closes, there's never a cover charge, the house drink is called 'ass juice' and…
Las Vegas
The first superclub in Vegas to launch in four years, Kaos has pulled out all the stops with 100,000 square feet of party possibility, both indoor and…
Flagstaff
This country-music roadhouse on Route 66 has been kicking up its heels since 1936. Inside what looks like a huge log cabin you'll find a large wooden…
Las Vegas
Don't be blinded by the outlandishly bright neon outside. The Strip's most spellbinding retro hideaway awaits at the pint-sized Peppermill casino…
Las Vegas
You have to walk across the restaurant to check in with the hostess at this bar – all the better for checking out the gorgeous decor (and people) at this…
Albuquerque
The views of the city are superb from this relaxed rooftop bar atop the Hotel Parq Central. The craft cocktails are a highlight – we like the prickly pear…
Santa Fe
The local distillery's tasting flight includes an impressive amount of liquor, including shots of Colkegan single malt, Wheeler's gin and Expedition vodka…
Tucson
This slightly grungy but hugely popular watering hole does cheap beer and features a huge wraparound bar and the Geronimo's Revenge food truck (Thursday…
Albuquerque
Convivial downtown brewpub, attached to its namesake brewery, with a snug interior for winter nights and a beer garden where local bands play early…
Moab
Part sports bar, part bowling alley and there's even a mechanical bull here to channel your inner urban cowboy. Have a good look around the bar and you'll…
Las Vegas
Enjoy unparalleled views of the southern Strip from this rooftop bar atop Mandalay Bay's Delano hotel. Sit and sip cocktails as the sun sets over the…
Phoenix
Snag a stool in this cozy, reconverted house for some of Phoenix’s best small-batch beer. The sin cuidados – a sour farmhouse ale with hints of apricot –…
Nevada
The oldest drinking parlor (as they were once known) in Nevada dates back to 1853 and oozes charm: beer is the bonus, as are weekend bands and weekly…
Flagstaff
Simple and handsome, Hops on Birch has 34 rotating beers on tap, live music five nights a week and a friendly local-crowd vibe. In classic Flagstaff style…
Las Vegas
Hakkasan group's Caesars megaclub offers Top 40/hip-hop DJs, plus bottle service and Strip views with a Miami Beach vibe. Residencies by Calvin Harris,…
Springdale
The town's best coffee, with espresso drinks and fresh pastries daily.
Las Vegas
It might be a little too cool for school but, whoa, that faux Prohibition-era interior is worth a look: plush booths, softly glowing chandeliers,…
Southern Nevada
If this smart craft brewery is an indicator of things to come, we predict the future is looking bright for tourism in Tonopah. Be sure to stop in for a…
Reno
A classy bar inhabiting a relic of the past – this building was once an old bank, and in the middle of the wood floor you can see cement where the vault…
Las Vegas
This Bavarian beer hall and garden is a replica of the original in Munich. Celebrate Oktoberfest year-round with premium imported suds, fair Fräuleins and…
Southwestern Utah
Sip organic coffee and scoff down scrumptious homemade cookies and cakes before or after browsing the art gallery and gift shop at this homey cafe…
Las Vegas
Sip on Las Vegas' liquid history at Atomic Liquors, a popular drinkery on Downtown's famed (sometimes infamous) main thoroughfare. Opened in the 1950s, it…
Las Vegas
A few years in, XS is hitting its stride. Its extravagantly gold-drenched decor and over-the-top design mean you'll be waiting in line for cocktails at a…
Central New Mexico
Folks were recommending this new brewery all across northern New Mexico – and the place delivers on the hype. Big-windowed views of the surrounding…
Arizona
If you want to let your hair down in Jerome, the Spirit Room – the in-house bar of the historic Connor Hotel – is the place. Whether you sip a pint at the…
Kaibab National Forest
Grand Canyon Winery has excellent wines, produced with local grapes, and craft beer from its sister Historic Barrel & Bottle House, served by the mason…
Las Vegas
The Cosmopolitan's glam nightclub cashes in on its multimillion-dollar sound system and a happening dance floor surrounded by towering LED screens…
Flagstaff
Families, river guides, ski bums and businesspeople – everybody is here or on the way. The menu is typical brewpub fare, with pizzas, burgers and salads…
Historic Brewing Barrel & Bottle House
Flagstaff
The taproom for the Historic Brewing Co, Flagstaff's local microwbrew, has 26 craft-beer taps, wine flights and bottles produced by the local Grand Canyon…
New Mexico
A glorious melange of Wild West opulence, all dark wood and velvet hangings, this fabulous old bar on the Plaza is an atmospheric spot for a cocktail. The…
