Must-see nightlife in The USA

  • Iron Horse Lounge

    Gold Country

    Sonora's classic and fairly rugged hangout in the center of town. Bottles glitter like gold on the backlit bar.

  • Bozeman Brewing Company

    Bozeman & Gallatin Valley

    Drink Bozone brews at the source at this bustling taproom. The four-glass sampler is served on a downhill ski.

  • Temple Coffee Roasters

    Sacramento

    Hip young patrons nurse organic free-trade coffee and chai morning to night in this steel and concrete space.

  • Sweetwaters

    Burlington

    Drenched in heavily nouveau-Victorian decor, this local watering hole attracts the young and upwardly mobile.

  • Nob Hill Bar & Grill

    Albuquerque

    Fancy cocktails here get all the attention. If you like Moscow Mules, there are seven varieties on the menu.

  • Castle Rock Coffee

    Southwestern Utah

    The coffeehouse that serves Utah-roast brews also blends up fruit smoothies and serves breakfast and lunch.

  • Blue Martini

    Fort Lauderdale

    It's a chain but partygoers love it for live music, hot staff and high-energy bands. Good happy hour deals.

  • BoyzTown

    Denver

    This gay strip club (down to their Marky Mark's) is kind of trashy, but fun for sure. Shows start at 10pm.

  • Gay Nineties

    Minneapolis

    This long-standing club has dancing, dining and drag shows that attract both a gay and straight clientele.

  • Thunder Canyon Brewery

    Tucson

    A cavernous microbrewery, within walking distance of the Hotel Congress, with more than 40 beers on tap.

  • Tiki Cocktail Lounge

    San Joaquin Valley

    Campy decor, friendly bartenders and an indoor fire pit give this gay hangout lots of cozy atmosphere.

  • Cantabria Coffee

    Northern Minnesota

    A central spot for reliably good house-roasted coffees as well as smoothies and breakfast sandwiches.

  • Kharacters

    Homer

    Pure Alaskana, this smoke-filled juke joint has live music and boisterous crowds and is fun as hell.

  • Bar IX

    Space Coast

    Good local watering hole with a selection of tap and bottled craft beer and frequent live music.

  • Eastside Luv

    Downtown Los Angeles & Boyle Heights

    Across from Mariachi Plaza, this Latin-flavored wine bar comes with frequent live music and DJs.

  • Red Rock Bakery & Cafe

    Moab

    This tiny coffeehouse has tasty baked goods and a selection of day-old offerings with discounts.

  • Old Town Saloon

    San Diego

    This one’s for the locals, so be cool. Swill a Bud Light, and play pool at one of four tables.

  • Au Coquelet Café

    Berkeley

    Open late, Au Coquelet is a popular stop downtown for coffee, pastries and late-night studying.

  • Fat Mama's Tamales

    Mississippi

    The famous 'knock-you-naked' margaritas at this easy-going tamale joint are pretty darn potent.

  • Rikki Tiki Tavern

    Space Coast

    Kick back at this bar at the very tip of Cocoa Beach Pier and soak up the surfing-town mood.

  • Plaza Drugs

    New Mexico

    A quaint drug store off the plaza with an old-fashioned soda fountain as well as ice cream.

  • Hydro Grill

    Calistoga

    Live music plays on Sundays and one Saturday a month at this hoppin' corner bar-restaurant.

  • Hayden's Post

    Jackson

    Popular nightspot at Snow King Resort that features live music two or three nights a week.

  • Dock Square Coffee House

    Southern Maine Coast

    This tiny downtown cafe, tucked off Dock Sq, is a cozy spot for coffee, tea and pastries.

  • Pit Bar

    Seward

    Just past Exit Glacier Rd, this is where the crowd heads when the bars close in town.

  • Hogan Espresso & More

    Navajo Reservation

    For your cappuccino fix or web-surfing session, swing by Hogan Espresso & More.

  • Quarters Lounge

    Southeastern New Mexico

    The town bar, Quarters has DJs, karaoke nights and live music throughout the week.

  • Café at Turtle Bay

    Redding & Around

    Cafe in the Turtle Bay Museum Store serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks.

  • Book Peddler

    West Yellowstone

    A good selection of books and fine espresso, with some outdoor seating.

  • Quadz Video Bar

    Las Vegas

    This compact gay video bar is popular with twinks and their admirers.

  • Totem Bar

    Southeast Alaska

    Wrangell’s redneck dive bar. Take a deep breath and dive in.

  • Gallup Coffee

    New Mexico

    Friendly local coffee shop with espresso, pour-over and drip.

  • The Kraken

    San Diego

    Dive bar with live music, a dance floor and pool tables.

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