Must-see nightlife in The USA
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,…
Beacon Hill & Boston Common
Be aware that the bar doesn’t really look like its famous TV alter ego, unless you sit in the 'set bar,' which is a replica of the set. It's also not…
Charlestown
The kind firefighters at Engine Company 50 work in a 19th-century firehouse with the Freedom Trail passing nearby. On most summer days, they open up a bay…
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…
Daytona Beach
Outside this train wreck of a bar, a bone chopper gleams in the window. Inside, a sign asks, 'Ain't drinking fun?' You better believe they mean it:…
Back Bay
The beloved canine-friendly local hangout Wired Puppy was bought out in 2017 by a coffee conglomerate from the South. Fortunately, the cozy, exposed-brick…
New Orleans
If you’re old enough to be paying off your student loans, you may want to give F&M a pass on weekends, when every college student in Louisiana tests the…
Beverly Hills, Bel Air, Brentwood & Westwood
A monument to postmodern coffee, disposable plastic capsules and the overseas-only George Clooney advertising model. You can buy the fancy machines here,…
French Quarter
A lot of different types congregate in this chill Decatur St dive. You needn’t be pierced or tattooed, but you'll easily fit in if you are. The jukebox…
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…
Gulf Coast
Taking up an entire city block, this monster of an entertainment complex contains seven separate eating, drinking and music venues, along with HG Wells…
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…
South End & Chinatown
Welcome to the future, where the walls and ceiling are covered with multicolored lights that throb in time with the music. A state-of-the-art sound system…
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…
Washington Coast
This rough-and-ready dive bar is where you'll find salty old guys shooting pool, telling stories and drinking cans of cheap domestic beer at two in the…
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…
Waimea Canyon & the Westside
Tucked into an alleyway in the middle of the mall, and attached to a beachwear store, this little cafe makes a handy stop-off to grab a coffee or açai…
Brooklyn: Williamsburg, Greenpoint & Bushwick
There's limited seating for coffee-drinkers to linger, but the baristas at Milk & Pull certainly pour a good single-origin espresso.
Northeast Florida
A college bar for a college town, with cheap pitchers and drunken frat boys galore, plus a pretty darn nice patio for daytime boozing. They serve food too…
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…
Sacramento & the Central Valley
The house specializes in 31 variations of Long Island iced teas (most of which are around $3), so brace yourself. The only way to take in alcohol any…
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…
Alexandria
Great concept and vibe. Disappointing house-roasted coffee. One can only hope that this puzzlingly popular cafe lifts its game when it comes to the…
Coastal Georgia
Aside from the few St Marys restaurants, this is only option for a pint in the area. It's a local's joint, serves craft ale and has plenty of bar games –…
Financial District & Lower Manhattan
This modest dive bar with a diverse seafood menu (kitchen closes at 11pm) pays homage to the nautical South Street Seaport area of Manhattan that houses…
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…
Midcoast Maine
There's not a ton of nightlife in Wiscasset, but this pub, attached to a cozy cafe, has TVs showing games, and a good selection of beers from Maine and…
San Joaquin Valley
Patrons sip colorful cocktails while bathed in blue neon at this (almost) swanky lounge. When the Giants are on, it takes on the vibe of a (almost) swanky…
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…
Aspen
One of three bars in the Su Casa complex, all of which are owned by one savvy fellow. If the crowd gets too tight, head over to the billiard hall or…
