Las Vegas
House of Blues' sophisticated nightclub hosts nightly DJ parties and special events in a stylish space that's half Gothic mansion, half Hindu temple. The…
Must-see nightlife in The Southwest
Santa Fe
This one's for the beer geeks: this place specializes primarily in sours – one of which is brewed on-site – and saisons (Belgian-style farmhouse ales),…
Arizona
Push open the swinging doors and time-warp to 19th-century Whiskey Row days, back when the Earp brothers would knock 'em back with Doc Holliday at the…
Flagstaff
Chill out with a hoppy Tower Station IPA and a wood-fired pizza from nearby Pizzicletta at this popular, stripped-back taproom beside the old Route 66…
Arizona
This dark beer barn occupies a 1901 store that became a Prohibition speakeasy in the 1920s, a legitimate saloon in 1934, and the honky-tonk palace it is…
Phoenix
This convivial, indoor-outdoor wine bar in the former Arcadia Post Office is a perfect gathering spot for friends ready to enjoy the good life – but solos…
Southern Arizona
Full of Wild West character, Doc Holliday's girlfriend's bar is a fun place to grab a burger or a beer, featuring great painted glass and historical…
Phoenix
Nostalgia overload for Gen X and its predecessors, this slinky downtown bar has 40 vintage arcade games to accompany 14 different draft beers and game…
Salt Lake City
With shared wooden tables and more than 140 beers and 13 sausage styles, Beer Bar is a hip little slice of Bavaria in Salt Lake City. The crowd is diverse…
Wasatch Mountains
Built of cast-off barn wood, the centerpiece of the Owl Bar is a century-old bar where the real Butch Cassidy once drank. The place looks like a Wild West…
Albuquerque
Despite its location in a lightly industrial zone, this low-key spot feels like a neighborhood pub. And though the vibe is local, solo travelers will do…
Grand Canyon National Park South Rim
Though the bar inside the historic El Tovar offers basics like nachos and sliders, the real draw is the canyon views from the back porch. Pop in for a…
Arizona
Showcasing wines from Willcox, southeast of Tucson and now a designated American Viticultural Area, Cellar 433 is a split-level tasting room with…
Kanab
Head to the Arizona border for fine sundown views and stiff drinks at this restaurant-bar, where you can sip cocktails and full-strength craft beers in…
Santa Fe Region
No wonder this place feels like a neighborhood bar – everyone in town seems to own a piece of it. Run by a local cooperative of beer lovers, this laid…
Salt Lake City
So low-lit and funky, it's hard to believe you're down the street from Temple Sq. Cozy up to the crowded bar with a Moscow Mule and listen to Motown or…
Salt Lake City
Utah's first exclusively full-strength beer brewery. Belly up to the bar in an intimate tap room where they pour small tastes (50¢ to $1.50) or full…
Park City
Hosts live music every night with an eclectic offering of rock, folk, blues and electronica. Grab a drink and chill upstairs on a terrace overlooking the…
Southeastern New Mexico
A welcoming stop for a craft beer after a day at Carlsbad Caverns, this sleek but easygoing microbrewery on the southern fringes of Carlsbad also serves…
Albuquerque
An excellent spot for a game of pool, Anodyne is a huge space with book-lined walls, wood ceilings, plenty of overstuffed chairs, more than 100 bottled…
Salt Lake City
Grow a beard and don your beanie and flannels to join Salt Lake's coolest sipping nitro cold brew at this warehouse-cum-cafe. Publik is a small-batch…
Arizona
The unpretentious enthusiasm behind this indie cafe is very appealing – it has breakfast bagels and even a drive-in. Roasted on-site, the organic coffee's…
Salt Lake City
Top DJs spin house music and more; live music offering includes hip-hop and reggae. On Friday starting at 10pm, Soundwell hosts Latin dance party Viernes…
Salt Lake City
Utah's finest roaster also serves mean espresso drinks. When the temps rise, locals binge on a Jack Frost.
Las Vegas
While famous crooners like Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin helped make Las Vegas famous, not a lot of that jazzy, swinging postwar era remains in modern Sin…
Las Vegas
From the creators of Hakkasan, long-awaited Jewel replaces its predecessor Haze, which failed to dazzle. Boasting five VIP suites and more than 1400 sq ft…
Las Vegas
Feel ready for an after-hours party scene straight outta Hollywood? Or maybe you just wanna hang out all day poolside, then shake your booty on the petite…
Albuquerque
The name pays tribute to the 377th Air Base Wing at Kirtland Air Force Base, so this brewery is, unsurprisingly, a gathering spot for members of the…
Las Vegas
Palazzo's revamped-for-2017 pool club has a distinctly more refined feel than the daytime alternatives at other venues, with a real throwback to the 1950s…
Coffee Shop & Rough Rider Saloon
Grand Canyon National Park
If you're up for an early-morning hike, stop for coffee and a breakfast burrito at the Coffee Shop – a space that morphs back into a saloon by noon,…
Las Vegas
Towering high in the center of Cosmopolitan, this ethereal cocktail bar is inventive yet beautifully simple, with three levels connected by romantic…
Las Vegas
In a city known for over-the-top gimmicks, this bar has quite a reputation. Don borrowed winter coats and hats before stepping inside the tiny inner…
Taos
This hangar-like space out by the airport has great beers, live music and à la carte tacos, making it a can't-miss après-ski/hike hangout. Indoor seating…
Las Vegas
Think of Wet Republic, the city's biggest 'ultra pool,' as a nightclub brought out into the sunlight. The mostly 20- and 30-something crowd in stylish…
Las Vegas
How very post-perestroika: a headless Lenin invites you to join your comrades for a tipple beyond the blood-red curtains of this Russian restaurant and…
Las Vegas
Bringing Cirque du Soleil's trademark aerialists, choreographed dancers and special-effects illusions to the Strip's biggest dance floor, Light is not…
Arizona
Complementing 100% Arizona wines with top-notch Arizona produce and housemade pasta, this excellent osteria (mains $12 to $16) is further distinguished by…
Taos
The little World Cup coffeehouse is one of those places that looks too obvious, perfectly poised between the Plaza and the highway, to be any good. Or…
Las Vegas
Built in Ireland and shipped piece by piece to America, this pub has cavernous interior booths and outdoor patio tables beside NYNY's Brooklyn Bridge…
Southern Arizona
Locally grown hops, Sonoran white wheat and Sonoran mountain limes are just some of the intriguing ingredients that go into the eight barrel-aged brews …
