Seward
This curio-bedecked plush leather lounge serves the strongest drinks in town – try its white Russians – and is said to have the best halibut around (mains…
Must-see nightlife in Americas
The Bronx
Inside a traditional Italian market, this is the place to join down-to-earth locals over craft beers and filling snacks (including pizza and panini of…
Chinatown & Center City East
If its forbidding metal door on a side alley doesn't give you a clue, the porn on the TVs above the bar, alighting an otherwise gloomy interior, certainly…
San José
The faux-Irish theme here extends to posters of sporting heroes past, including boxer Barry McGuigan and footballer Liam Brady. There's also Guinness, if…
Rio Grande Valley
In a land where miserable watery domestic beers rule, the over 40 taps here are like a vision, a glorious vision. On the edge of a modest arts district,…
Finger Lakes
This appealing bar, with distressed plaster and brick walls, prides itself on providing a conversational, family-friendly atmosphere, with its policy of…
Chicago
Climb the stairs that lead above Sayat Nova Armenian restaurant, and voilà, you've arrived at a friendly gay dive bar that most people don't even know is…
Santiago de Cuba
As much a museum to one of Cuba's most famous trova musicians (Sindo Garay, most renowned for his composition Perla marina) as a bar, this is a smart,…
Mazatlán
Part of the Ramada resort, this popular oceanside spot with a never-ending two-for-one happy hour is a beach bar by day and morphs into a DJ-fueled disco…
Indianapolis
Indy's first distillery since Prohibition, Hotel Tango, owned by service-disabled combat veterans, sits in all its mountain lodge-like glory in Fountain…
Glenwood Canyon Brewing Company
Aspen & the Maroon Bells
You’ll do better to eat elsewhere, but the beers here are fresh and the night scene is lively. The lighter beers on the spectrum – particularly the…
Charlottetown
Merchantman wears many hats; it's a bar, it's a restaurant, it's a takeout. In summer months, the patio tables are a great place to soak up the sun and…
New Orleans
Beyond its home-brewed products, Courtyard also carries a few dozen beers from around the world, and hosts a regular, rotating slate of food trucks. Pets…
Philadelphia
This unmarked dive bar, in a small room above the Ethiopian restaurant Abyssinia, has live music, great cocktails and a good selection of craft beers…
São Luís
With its favela clubhouse feel, Bar do Nelson is the most famous reggae spot in town, and it's good for live music and dancing. A second location has…
Port of Spain
A block back from Ariapita Ave, this cool little wine bar is a popular hangout for arty types and for the LGBT+ community, with a host of cultural…
Minneapolis
The North Loop branch of a local coffee chain and roaster dazzles with playful, mid-century modern decor and excellent coffee. Good wi-fi, big tables and…
Ballard & Discovery Park
At the time of writing No Bones Beach Club was the only vegan tiki-themed bar and restaurant in Seattle, but even if it wasn't it would still be worth a…
Cali
This San Antonio institution does great coffee (including some odd options – lemon coffee, anyone?) and a wide range of desserts, the best of which are…
Western New York
ButaPub is a cavernous bar in Rochester's cool South Wedge neighborhood that is the place to hear live music, participate in a trivia night, or just clink…
Baltimore
The impeccably crafted elixirs will impress even the pickiest of cocktail drinkers at this intimate spot in the heart of Fells Point. Forewarning: It can…
Philadelphia
This attractive cafe offers an elegant old-world space downstairs with circular marble-topped tables and a pressed-tin ceiling, while upstairs is a…
New Hampshire
This classic collegiate tavern is where students and faculty meet over pints (it carries more than 10 beers on tap, including local microbrews like Long…
New York City
Snug little Daily Press has bare concrete walls, and brick-and-wood earthiness, so as not to distract from the very good espresso. Bagels and baked goods…
Bequia
You'll need to get a water taxi to reach this small floating bar anchored amongst the moored yachts in Admiralty Bay but it's worth it for fabulous mixed…
San Telmo
A classic corner cafe on the edge of Parque Lezama, Bar Británico has an evocative old wooden interior and big glass windows that open to the street. Drop…
Chinatown & Center City East
Drop by this spacious, contemporary cafe to sample the specialty coffees made from a family-owned, award-winning roaster based in Lancaster, PA. Vegans…
Reno
Midtown’s cocktail mecca makes its own infusions – try the bourbon with fig – and a seasonal drinks menu attracts year-round interest to its antler…
Santiago Atitlán
Quila's is a casual gathering place where expats and lake dwellers can bond over sports TV or table tennis. Good burgers and other bar food is served in…
The Gran Chaco
In an elegant old edifice, with an eclectically decorated interior, this is a fine choice any time of day. Its terrace is sweet for a sundowner, and it…
Palermo
Colorful stencils and murals cover the walls of this casual place, making it feel like you’re hanging out in a grungy, artsy squat. It might lack the…
El Salvador
A straight-up drinking den with a revolutionary flavor in the stiff drinks. Jerry and friends rotate the political paraphernalia with great zeal. You can…
Isla San Cristóbal (Chatham)
El Barquero has an appealing, laid-back vibe with outdoor tables set on a small front patio. It has a pool table and American grooves. Order a cerveza…
Arequipa
This eternally popular haunt has a rooftop terrace overlooking the Iglesia de San Francisco, a long list of crazy cocktails and a lethal happy hour every…
Puntarenas
A time-honored spot for shaking some booty, with a huge dance floor right on the beach. It's popular with a younger Tico crowd. Seafood and ceviche dishes…
Córdoba
Get here early to grab a seat at this tapas bar known for its craft beer, as Antares fills up fast and doesn't take reservations. Count on great happy…
Seattle
No one can quite decide where this nano-brewery is located: some say Ballard, some say Fremont, some make up a new neighborhood for it, but most just…
Upper Keys
In addition to its excellent food, Morada Bay holds monthly full-moon parties that attract the entire party-people population of the Keys. The whole…
Salvador
The chic tropical-style bar at the lovely Pelô Bistrô at Casa do Amarelindo is the ideal spot for a nightcap; better still is the panoramic terrace where…
New York
Old City Hall is a fun bar in an impressive reclaimed warehouse space right on the canal. Unlike some other bars in the area that mostly cater to the…
