New Mexico
In an old adobe building, this historic bar has been rocking Mesilla since the 1930s. It serves cocktails along with live rock and jazz. You can shoot…
Must-see nightlife in The Southwest
Albuquerque
Just west of the UNM campus, you'll find a friendly, mixed crowd and daily drink specials at this hip place, which has a casual patio and a dark lounge…
Nevada
Sink into a well-worn red-velvet booth to down pints and satisfy your hunger on tasty pub grub at this downtown institution in the historic St Charles…
Santa Fe
One-time favorite for Hollywood visitors, this 300-year-old adobe remains a popular spot among locals. Drop by for a signature Black Dragon margarita.
Flagstaff
An intimate under-the-radar hangout with a handful of outdoor tables, wines by the flight, glass or bottle, plus beer, snacks and a small retail shop.
New Mexico
If you're zooming along the I-10 and need a caffeine pick-me-up or a specialty coffee, it's an easy detour to this bright coffee shop downtown.
Nevada
Get your caffeine fix at the Roasting House, a micro-roaster on the main strip. Chic salami and vegetarian sandwiches are also on the menu.
Santa Fe
For a rooftop view with your margarita, try the convivial Rooftop Cantina perched atop Coyote Café – for the young and young at heart.
Park City
The floor crunches with peanut shells at this divey bar for snowboarders and skiers. Go Tuesdays for cheap schooners (32oz) of beer.
Southern Arizona
This easygoing shop across from the post office serves java strong enough to get you through a double shift on the tourist track.
New Mexico
This outpost of the Albuquerque brewery serves a winning selection of New Mexico's finest, just across from the NMSU campus.
New Mexico
Large and basic coffee shop, a few blocks north of the main drag, also serving sandwiches ($4 to $7) and muffins.
Albuquerque
Fancy cocktails here get all the attention. If you like Moscow Mules, there are seven varieties on the menu.
Southwestern Utah
The coffeehouse that serves Utah-roast brews also blends up fruit smoothies and serves breakfast and lunch.
Tucson
A cavernous microbrewery, within walking distance of the Hotel Congress, with more than 40 beers on tap.
Moab
This tiny coffeehouse has tasty baked goods and a selection of day-old offerings with discounts.
New Mexico
A quaint drug store off the plaza with an old-fashioned soda fountain as well as ice cream.
Historic Barrel & Bottle House
Kaibab National Forest
Sixteen great beers on tap, plus a small selection of burgers, sandwiches and salads.
Navajo Reservation
For your cappuccino fix or web-surfing session, swing by Hogan Espresso & More.
Southeastern New Mexico
The town bar, Quarters has DJs, karaoke nights and live music throughout the week.
Salt Lake City
Hosts dueling pianos shows or karaoke nights. See website for schedule.
Las Vegas
Attached to a steakhouse upstairs at the Plaza, this watering hole belongs to Oscar B Goodman, the ex-mayor of Sin City. Here's a politician who has no…
Las Vegas
The party continues after the kitchen closes at this rowdy spring break–themed drinking hall with DJs, live music, karaoke, silly contests and, naturally,…
Las Vegas
The miniature ship inside a candlelit cocktail lounge looks like something straight out of Pirates of the Caribbean, setting the mood for mischief. On…
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Las Vegas
Parrot Heads, you've found your very own paradise on the Strip, with three floors, five bars and a faux volcano exploding hourly, letting frozen…
Las Vegas
The distant views of the Strip's neon glow from the outdoor patio are fantastic, but the DayGlo decor and DJs inside are just for laughs. An unpretentious…
Las Vegas
This easygoing microbrewery inside Main Street Station's casino pours samplers of its craft beers, particularly hoppy IPAs, as well as red, amber and…
Las Vegas
Just like in the movie – well, sort of – this rowdy bar features voluptuous female bartenders dancing on the bar while pouring shots of liquor into the…
Las Vegas
Bartenders juggle fire as they keep Harrah's outdoor bar packed with the kind of party people for whom spring break never ends. Live cover acts like the…
Las Vegas
Within swinging distance of MGM Grand casino's race and sports book, this clubhouse plasters the walls with sports memorabilia. Order a round of craft…
Las Vegas
Started by rock musician Sammy Hagar of Van Halen fame, Cabo Wabo Cantina is a minichain Mexican bar and grill with a killer Strip-view patio. Join the…
Las Vegas
Upstairs next to the skybridge entrance, Pour 24 looks just like any other standard casino bar. The draw is the long list of American craft beers – like…
Las Vegas
Hidden downstairs, this slick race and sports book features stadium seating and pub grub by TV chef Emeril Lagasse. Show up early on Sunday mornings to…
Las Vegas
This straight-up sports bar pulls in the punters with beer pong, waitstaff in short-skirted cheerleader outfits and all-you-can-drink ($20) happy hours…
Las Vegas
It's not the flavorless BBQ plates that you come to this country-and-western themed bar for. It's the spacious Strip-view patio and chance to ride the…
Southern Nevada
Pictures of General Custer, Robert E Lee and other famous 'losers' decorate the walls at this self-described 'world famous' bar and dance club fixture at…
Pow-Wow Restaurant & Lizard Lounge
New Mexico
Though it serves a predictable menu of steaks and Mexican specialties ($6 to $16), the real draw here is the lounge. It's the only place that's open late…
