Must-see nightlife in Americas

  • Pecos Flavors Winery & Bistro

    Southeastern New Mexico

    Stop by this airy tasting room to sample New Mexican wines by the glass or one of the six local beers on tap. Half-bar, half-boutique, it also has an…

  • Venue

    Fairbanks

    Need a cool spot to sit down, drink coffee, check email and check out local art, crafts and music? Venue's got your back. The cafe area sits across from a…

  • Bangkok Happy Bowl

    Poʻipu

    The sushi and Thai food at this open-air Po‘ipu Shopping Village eatery are passable (mains $15-17). This is also one of the few places hereabouts with a…

  • Sophie's Cellars

    Russian River Area

    The perfect stopover between river and coast, Sophie's rural wine bar pours glasses and tastes of local wine, and carries cheese, salami and a well…

  • Beach House

    Península de Nicoya

    It's hard to resist this colorful shack on the beach offering cold fruity cocktails and glorious sunset views. You'd expect seafood and pub fare, but…

  • Bluegrass Tavern

    Lexington

    Take a seat at the long, scuffed wood bar and behold the hundreds of bottles glowing on the shelves behind. This is supposedly Kentucky’s largest bourbon…

  • Yards Brewing Company

    Philadelphia

    There are some 20 different beers on tap at this microbrewery that began life in 1994 and moved into this impressive new space in 2018. Sample a flight of…

  • La Quimba

    Sucre

    Somehow, in this postage-stamp-sized spot, there's space made for musicians (of the jazz and world-music variety) to perform most Friday nights. There are…

  • Dedalus

    Burlington

    After a decade in business, this purveyor of fine wines (mostly Italian and French, many organic) has recently expanded into seductively spacious new digs…

  • Andy's Bar

    Zihuatanejo

    Perhaps set up by Andy Dufresne himself (of Shawshank Redemption fame), this two-room bar has a dance floor, screens live sporting events and does karaoke…

  • Cedar Crest Brewing

    Sacramento & the Central Valley

    Situated inside a local specialty food spot called Enjoy The Store, this young craft brewery (Red Bluff's first!) pours floral IPAs and a delicious Dark…

  • Whiskey Room

    Burlington

    This refined wood-paneled refuge, entered from College St or through the back door of Ri Ra the Irish Pub, makes a convivial, refined refuge for sampling…

  • Unsung Brewing Company

    Anaheim

    Beer with a comic-book aesthetic? Unsung calls its Buzzman light lager a mutant ale, Anthia has mango, pineapple and banana overtones and nutty Propeller…

  • Lux Central Coffeebar

    Phoenix

    MacBooks, tatts and hipster looks are de rigueur at this cafe-bar. The staff are adept and welcoming, the coffee is hand-roasted and the vibe is lively –…

  • Cave à Vin

    New Haven

    This jovial little wine bar is a top spot for a tipple, with an extensive wine list and expert sommelier to take the pressure off (or put it on) you (or…

  • Avoca Coffee

    Fort Worth

    A spacious, airy Magnolia Ave strip cafe with a great cake selection that roasts its own coffee in a side-building, It's a laid-back place to catch up on…

  • Calle 62

    Varadero

    Set in the transition zone between old and new Varadero, this simple snack bar attracts clientele from both ends. It's good for a cheese sandwich during…

  • Lost Dog Pub

    St Croix

    In a new location after the 2017 hurricanes, this breezy backyard bar and pizza parlor remains as popular as ever with welcoming expats. There's an…

  • Veintiocho

    Mazatlán

    Trading rainy Seattle for Mazatlán sunshine, Kim and Jim run a resto-bar hugely popular with visitors – good for knocking back a Pacifico beer while…

  • Pichangú

    Rosario

    Brightly lit and cheerful, this inviting corner space is a cooperative that puts on regular music and other cultural events. It's a social, slightly…

  • West Coast Wine & Cheese

    The Marina, Fisherman’s Wharf & the Piers

    A rack of more than 700 bottles frames the wall at this austerely elegant storefront wine bar, which pours wines exclusively from California, Oregon and…

  • Tommyknocker Brewery

    Central Colorado

    You don’t even have to like beer to know these guys are good: scores of medals from beer competitions hang over the sunlit dining space in a testament to…

  • My Bar

    Kailua-Kona

    While My Bar is one of the few dedicated gay bars on the island, it's also just a fun bar – it's neither locals' dive or a crazy club, but occupies a…

  • Westbound & Down Brewing Company

    Central Colorado

    The smell of malted barley greets you as you walk through the door into this modern space with long communal tables, whitewashed brick walls, brewing…

  • Barrio Chino

    East Village & Lower East Side

    An eatery that spills easily into a party scene, with an airy Havana-meets-Beijing vibe and a focus on fine sipping tequilas. Or stick with fresh blood…

  • Le Saint Sulpice

    Montréal

    This student evergreen is spread over four levels in an old Victorian stone house – a cafe, several terraces, a disco, karaoke and a sprawling back garden…

  • Flannery's Beer House

    Santiago

    Now in a new location a few blocks away from the original, Flannery's remains popular with gringos and well-toned and well-lubricated locals alike. The…

  • Bar Suzanne

    Montréal

    Boasting an original interior design with hanging plants and a large skylight, this tasteful bar, named after a Leonard Cohen song, offers an inspiring…

  • Diana's Cellar Door

    Arizona

    This downtown wine bar offers about 140 wines by the bottle, 30 by the glass, an international selection of beers and free delivery from a few of Kingman…

  • Bar Fiteiro

    Belém

    This spacious, colorful bar has a fun, irreverent air and a commitment to not let its customers go hungry – in fact, the bar's tagline is 'We Have Food.'…

  • Qué Pachanga

    Flores & Santa Elena

    One of a pair of lively nightspots round the west side of the island, this room gets heavy most evenings, when young Guatemalans decked out in their…

  • Tunnel City Coffee

    The Berkshires

    Coffee made with a choice of in-house roasted beans will provide the caffeine boost you need to make your way around the many galleries of Mass MoCA…

  • La Purísima

    Centro Histórico

    La Purísima is essentially two clubs in one: join the young, sweaty throng downstairs with dance hits, or head upstairs for mezcal, pulque and ironically…

  • La Araña Bar Coctelería

    Tena

    The most popular place for drinking and carousing is the raucous ‘spider,’ across the river at the end of the footbridge. The cocktail list is varied, it…

  • Happy Gnome

    Minnesota

    An impressive range of craft beers flow from the taps here and are best sipped on the fireplace-warmed outdoor patio. Also on offer is a full menu of well…

  • Please & Thank You

    Louisville

    The kind of indie cafe that makes a neighborhood. It does creamy espresso and home-baked bread pudding, creative scones and coffee cakes, zucchini bread…

  • Adirondack Brewery

    The Adirondacks

    In business since 1999, this well-respected microbrewery makes a good variety of ales including IPAs and seasonal styles such as an Imperial Mocha Coffee…

  • Costumbres Argentinas

    Salta & the Andean Northwest

    Though the saintly devilish address seems like a contradiction in terms, this unusual, popular and welcoming bar has an arty bohemian vibe. The big two…

  • Laht Neppur Brewing Co

    Southeastern Washington

    This friendly little tasting room smells exactly like a brewpub should, and the beers match – from the Oatmeal Porter to the Backseat Blonde. There are…

  • Bar Mirador

    Barichara

    You don't need to go to a fancy bar to enjoy first-class views: this little shop-bar hybrid right on the edge of town overlooking the Río Suárez has cheap…