Must-see nightlife in The Southwest

  • Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - October 1, 2021  Hakkasan Nightclub, the premier Las Vegas nightclub, street view
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    Hakkasan

    Las Vegas

    At this lavish Asian-inspired nightclub, international jet-set DJs such as Tiësto and Steve Aoki rule the jam-packed main dance floor bordered by VIP…

  • Fisher Brewing Company

    Salt Lake City

    A former auto shop in the Granary District has been converted into an employee-owned, small-batch brewery that produces the freshest beer around…

  • High West Distillery

    Park City

    This former livery and Model A–era garage is now home to Park City's most happenin' nightspot. The ski-in distillery was founded by a biochemist, and his…

  • Golden Tiki

    Las Vegas

    While elsewhere in the US tiki bars have fallen out of favor, this popular all-day/all-night lounge is a cathedral of the kitschy cultural niche. It’s…

  • Las Vegas, Nevada, USA - May 28, 2013: Day time view at the entrance of the Encore Beach Club at the Las Vegas strip.
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    Encore Beach Club

    Las Vegas

    Soak up sunshine on a larger-than-life 'lilypad,' bob around the pool to DJ-spun tunes, play high-stakes blackjack by the pool or kick back in a private…

  • Velveteen Rabbit

    Las Vegas

    Las Vegas wasn't always a shining neon star of craft cocktailery, but a new breed of lounges like Velveteen Rabbit have put the city on the mixology map…

  • OHSO Brewery & Distillery

    Phoenix

    With a distillery and three new locations added to the Arcadia original, the 'Outrageous Homebrewer's Social Outpost' is clearly doing something the…

  • Annex Cocktail Lounge

    Flagstaff

    This slinky cocktail bar mixes up great originals and classics: the Moscow Mule with mint and cucumber might just be the best cocktail in Flagstaff. The…

  • Kakawa Chocolate House

    Santa Fe

    Chocolate addicts simply can't miss this loving ode to the sacred bean. This isn't your mom's marshmallow-laden hot chocolate, though – these rich elixirs…

  • ReBAR

    Las Vegas

    Las Vegas definitely revels in kitsch, and it absolutely loves drinking spots. ReBAR unites both. Located in the Arts District, it's a temple of nutty…

  • Double Down Saloon

    Las Vegas

    This dark, psychedelic gin joint appeals to the lunatic fringe. It never closes, there's never a cover charge, the house drink is called 'ass juice' and…

  • Kaos

    Las Vegas

    The first superclub in Vegas to launch in four years, Kaos has pulled out all the stops with 100,000 square feet of party possibility, both indoor and…

  • Museum Club

    Flagstaff

    This country-music roadhouse on Route 66 has been kicking up its heels since 1936. Inside what looks like a huge log cabin you'll find a large wooden…

  • Fireside Lounge

    Las Vegas

    Don't be blinded by the outlandishly bright neon outside. The Strip's most spellbinding retro hideaway awaits at the pint-sized Peppermill casino…

  • NoMad Bar

    Las Vegas

    You have to walk across the restaurant to check in with the hostess at this bar – all the better for checking out the gorgeous decor (and people) at this…

  • Apothecary Lounge

    Albuquerque

    The views of the city are superb from this relaxed rooftop bar atop the Hotel Parq Central. The craft cocktails are a highlight – we like the prickly pear…

  • Santa Fe Spirits

    Santa Fe

    The local distillery's tasting flight includes an impressive amount of liquor, including shots of Colkegan single malt, Wheeler's gin and Expedition vodka…

  • Marble Brewery

    Albuquerque

    Convivial downtown brewpub, attached to its namesake brewery, with a snug interior for winter nights and a beer garden where local bands play early…

  • Che's Lounge

    Tucson

    This slightly grungy but hugely popular watering hole does cheap beer and features a huge wraparound bar and the Geronimo's Revenge food truck (Thursday…

  • Alley Sports Pub And Grill

    Moab

    Part sports bar, part bowling alley and there's even a mechanical bull here to channel your inner urban cowboy. Have a good look around the bar and you'll…

  • Skyfall Lounge

    Las Vegas

    Enjoy unparalleled views of the southern Strip from this rooftop bar atop Mandalay Bay's Delano hotel. Sit and sip cocktails as the sun sets over the…

  • Wren House Brewing

    Phoenix

    Snag a stool in this cozy, reconverted house for some of Phoenix’s best small-batch beer. The sin cuidados – a sour farmhouse ale with hints of apricot –…

  • Genoa Bar & Saloon

    Nevada

    The oldest drinking parlor (as they were once known) in Nevada dates back to 1853 and oozes charm: beer is the bonus, as are weekend bands and weekly…

  • Hops on Birch

    Flagstaff

    Simple and handsome, Hops on Birch has 34 rotating beers on tap, live music five nights a week and a friendly local-crowd vibe. In classic Flagstaff style…

  • Omnia

    Las Vegas

    Hakkasan group's Caesars megaclub offers Top 40/hip-hop DJs, plus bottle service and Strip views with a Miami Beach vibe. Residencies by Calvin Harris,…

  • Commonwealth

    Las Vegas

    It might be a little too cool for school but, whoa, that faux Prohibition-era interior is worth a look: plush booths, softly glowing chandeliers,…

  • Imperial Bar & Lounge

    Reno

    A classy bar inhabiting a relic of the past – this building was once an old bank, and in the middle of the wood floor you can see cement where the vault…

  • Hofbräuhaus

    Las Vegas

    This Bavarian beer hall and garden is a replica of the original in Munich. Celebrate Oktoberfest year-round with premium imported suds, fair Fräuleins and…

  • Burr Trail Outpost

    Southwestern Utah

    Sip organic coffee and scoff down scrumptious homemade cookies and cakes before or after browsing the art gallery and gift shop at this homey cafe…

  • Atomic Liquors on Fremont Street is the oldest freestanding bar in Las Vegas.

    Atomic Liquors

    Las Vegas

    Sip on Las Vegas' liquid history at Atomic Liquors, a popular drinkery on Downtown's famed (sometimes infamous) main thoroughfare. Opened in the 1950s, it…

  • XS

    Las Vegas

    A few years in, XS is hitting its stride. Its extravagantly gold-drenched decor and over-the-top design mean you'll be waiting in line for cocktails at a…

  • Spirit Room

    Arizona

    If you want to let your hair down in Jerome, the Spirit Room – the in-house bar of the historic Connor Hotel – is the place. Whether you sip a pint at the…

  • Marquee

    Las Vegas

    The Cosmopolitan's glam nightclub cashes in on its multimillion-dollar sound system and a happening dance floor surrounded by towering LED screens…

  • Beaver Street Brewery

    Flagstaff

    Families, river guides, ski bums and businesspeople – everybody is here or on the way. The menu is typical brewpub fare, with pizzas, burgers and salads…

  • Historic Brewing Barrel & Bottle House

    Flagstaff

    The taproom for the Historic Brewing Co, Flagstaff's local microwbrew, has 26 craft-beer taps, wine flights and bottles produced by the local Grand Canyon…

  • Double Eagle

    New Mexico

    A glorious melange of Wild West opulence, all dark wood and velvet hangings, this fabulous old bar on the Plaza is an atmospheric spot for a cocktail. The…

  • Foundation Room

    Las Vegas

    House of Blues' sophisticated nightclub hosts nightly DJ parties and special events in a stylish space that's half Gothic mansion, half Hindu temple. The…

  • Rowley Farmhouse Ales

    Santa Fe

    This one's for the beer geeks: this place specializes primarily in sours – one of which is brewed on-site – and saisons (Belgian-style farmhouse ales),…

  • Palace Saloon

    Arizona

    Push open the swinging doors and time-warp to 19th-century Whiskey Row days, back when the Earp brothers would knock 'em back with Doc Holliday at the…

  • Mother Road Brewing Company

    Flagstaff

    Chill out with a hoppy Tower Station IPA and a wood-fired pizza from nearby Pizzicletta at this popular, stripped-back taproom beside the old Route 66…