2629 Best Bars in USA

Housed in the oldest adobe structure in downtown Taos, this friendly spot has live jazz, folk, rock, and blues music, as well as shuffleboard, pool, and board games for those not inclined to dance. The bar stays open until midnight (the kitchen closes at 9 pm) making it one of the only late-night spots in town.

A trendy spot in downtown Savannah, the Alley Cat Lounge is a backdoor bar with a refined cocktailer attitude. The well-designed subterranean space can only be accessed via the lane south of Broughton Street. The menu is a triumph of content marketing, resembling a newsprint, with entertaining articles, sketches, and quotes, and features impressive craft liquors and conceptual beverages. Space is limited, so come early to guarantee your spot.

A favorite after-work watering hole with a substantial bar menu, Andy's Jazz Club has live music ranging from swing jazz to bebop.

Famed for its enormous and iconic whimsical angel mural on the wall, this popular and beloved subterranean cocktail bar is also well-known for its rules: only parties of four or fewer people are allowed to enter, no split parties, no reservations, and there is no standing and drinking allowed—just seated revelry, please. That said, once you obey the rules of this 65-seat Japanese cocktail bar, you're likely to stay awhile, sipping on one, two, three of the 27 signature cocktails on the menu, many of which have been mixed with Japanese ingredients.

This is home base for Annoyance Productions, an irreverent group best known for hits like Skinprov and Hitch*Cocktails. Two theaters host multiple shows seven days a week, and drinks and snacks are available for enjoyment during the performances. The Annoyance is mostly focused on improv and sketch comedy, but there are also burlesque performances, open-mic nights, and more. 

The award-winning Daniel Reed group renovated this unique, intimate space that was once home to the Georgia Hussars pre-Revolutionary cavalry regiment, and later a showroom for the Model T Ford. The end result is one of Savannah's classiest cocktail bars and a resplendent example of contemporary design mixed with historical accuracy. Intricate cocktails feature inspired ingredients like muddled corn, shishito peppers, and smoked pipe tobacco. The wine list is as formidable as the cocktail menu. There is an enforced code of conduct in a classy joint like this; usage of cell phones is highly frowned upon and the dress code is on the border of business-casual and semiformal.

More female distillers are gaining recognition in the spirits industry, and Caley Shoemaker is one of today’s most intriguing women in the business. After honing her craft at several big-name beverage companies, the Colorado native and her husband moved to Santa Fe to open their own spot just across the railroad tracks from the Santa Fe Farmers' Market. Guests are treated to a view of Lilleth, their impressive pot still, just behind a glass wall beyond the tasting room’s cocktail bar. Best known for Sigil gin and tantalizing Aradia aperitivo, the seasonal drink menu spotlights homegrown spirits, and the bottle shop sells limited-run tippling treats.

One of the most esteemed of Bellingham's many highly regarded craft breweries, Aslan occupies a sleek downtown building with soaring glass walls, an open floor plan, and plenty of sidewalk seating. The brewmasters here specialize in flavorful, small-batch beers, like faintly ginger-accented Irie Eyes Red Ale and a rich, chocolaty dark lager called Cascadian. Part of the fun here is the bar food, including a rather decadent waffle-fry poutine, Korean barbecued tofu, and spicy banh mi bowls.

This Downtown bar is the oldest freestanding bar in Las Vegas (dating back to 1952) and owns the first liquor license in the state (literally, No. 00001). It takes its name from the custom of patrons in the 1950s, who would buy drinks, head to the roof, and watch atomic blasts in the desert in the distance. The Rat Pack and Barbra Streisand drank here. Fast-forward to now, and it's become the place to hang out, with 20 microbrews on tap and an inventive menu that specializes in fancy beer cocktails. There's even a restaurant next door. The bar is open until 2 am on weeknights, 3 am on weekends.

In the space that was once home to the legendary cocktail bar Milk & Honey, Attaboy continues the tradition of serving exemplary cocktails to an ultratrendy crowd. The \"Penicillin\" cocktail, a spicy-smoky mix of Scotch, honey, and ginger, is a must here—it was invented by Sam Ross, one of the current owners. Hint: there's no sign but look for the door marked with \"AB.\" 

The Victorian-style lounge brings a touch of downtown chic to the sometimes suburban-feeling UES with candlelit tables, high tin ceilings, a mahogany bar, red velvet drapes, and a marble fireplace. This setting makes for a great date night spot. However, keep in mind that wearing real fur or baseball caps are not allowed. If you find yourself downtown on the Lower East Side, check out its sister bar, a speakeasy called The Back Room, once frequented by gangsters like Lucky Luciano and Meyer Lansky.

Order a pomegranate, juiced on the spot and spiked with the liquor of your choice, at this casual but stylish hangout for wine, cocktails, and tapas. It's a coffee shop by day and a bar at night, but both iterations are distinguished by excellent service and impressive extras to go with your drinks.

In the far reaches of the Bywater, Bacchanal is part wine shop, part bar, part music club—and 100% neighborhood hangout. Enter the old building first, then beyond the wine racks you'll find a courtyard with seating and a spacious bar upstairs that serves beer and liquor. You can have a bottle uncorked on the premises or order by the glass. The kitchen supplies gourmet cheese plates and small tasty dishes that go well with the wine selections—osso buco, mussels, and confit chicken leg are among the best. Local bands play seven nights a week.

Established in 1935 and steeped in legends of gambling, Prohibition protests, the rise of budding entertainers Billie Holiday and Chet Baker, and the development of Cuban-centric Calle Ocho, this storied nightlife spot has been reestablished under its original name. The high-vaulted ceilings, floral wallpaper, black-and-white photos, and palm-fringed outdoor lounge nod to its torrid history and the glamour of Old Havana. Live music flows freely, as do the Latin-inspired libations and tapas of traditional Cuban favorites.

The name of this mega sports bar, which stays open 1½ hours after TD Garden events, pays tribute to the many Boston Bruins and Boston Celtics championship banners that are hanging from the rafters of the TD Garden right next door. From the biggest indoor LED TV screen in New England to the second-level TopGolf Swing Suites to excitable game-day crowds, everything here is supersized. The beers, burgers, and other bar classics won't disappoint.

This spot is a cross between a dance club, a brick-oven pizzeria, and a brewpub. Come for live music and dancing Wednesday–Saturday; pizza and beer, anytime—but you must be age 21 or older at night. An added bonus: BAR's pizza has roots in the Sally's tradition, and is considered among the best in town. Their mashed potato pie with bacon started a national trend; it can be enjoyed in full view of the oven, brewing equipment, and Crown Street passers-by.

Winner of a James Beard Award for Outstanding Bar in 2023, this cocktail bar is oddly situated in the mezzanine of an office building and seats only six at the bar, along with a few other tables. You'll need some luck to snag reservations (or close watching of the Resy app) to enjoy bespoke cocktails that utilize only the finest liquors and ingredients. Owners Tom Park and Justin Park (no relation) have cultivated a reputation for their E Hoo Pau Mai Tai made with an eight-year-old, raisin-infused El Dorado rum and another 12-year-old El Dorado rum, as well as coconut water syrup, spiced orgeat, ohia blossom honey, lime, vanilla, and absinthe—all served with a kiawe wood–smoke presentation.

Don't be surprised if you see some snickering Italian tourists taking a selfie in front of this bar-café's sign on the facade. The name means \"small penis\" in Italian. The interior is nothing to laugh at. Imagine if, by some divine miracle, a prettied-up antique bar in Milan or Rome suddenly materialized in the West Village. That's the vibe at Pisellino. The high-ceilinged, wood-and-marble-clad space is stunning. During the day, sip espresso; in the evening, stop by for a perfectly made Aperol spritz or a Negroni.

A minimal aesthetic defines this on-trend hangout in Slabtown. Potted plants hang above the bar and candles illuminate tables lining the street-facing windows. Expert bartenders shake up classic cocktails and fizzy highballs prepared with locally inspired ingredients like Douglas fir brandy, and a curated list of Pacific Northwest and Old World wines. The food menu is farm-driven and changes seasonally.

Outstanding regular performers, such as Mamady Kouyate's Mandingo Ambassadors and the Django Reinhardt--channeling Stephane Wrembe, spin threads of folk and global into 21st-century music. There's also Slavic Soul Party!, a Baltic brass band, weekly. Shows take place in the back room, while up front the divey bar has a laid-back vibe and a full cocktail menu.

Savor wines primarily from Spain—tinto, rosado, or blanco, with more than 40 available by the glass—while nibbling on charcuterie, cheese, or a selection of tapas at this award-winning Spanish restaurant and tapas bar. There are also locations in Stamford, New Haven, West Hartford, and Fairfield. 

This quirky hole-in-the-wall bar with a speakeasy vibe has developed a cult following for its sophisticated, well-made craft cocktails—many infused with house-made bitters and local herbs and berries—and interesting wines. On this quiet, early-to-bed island, it's a nice late-night option. Light tapas are served, too.

This DJ-fueled, underground adult playground, below The Miami Beach EDITION hotel, features a micro version of famed Studio 54, a four-lane bowling alley, and a very small ice skating rink. The 2,000-square-foot rink might be too tiny for Olympic-quality skaters, but it's a priceless visit if only for the memory of how you skated on your Miami Beach vacation.

Not just the local Irish pub for the college kids attending nearby Manhattan College, this Riverdale institution of over three decades is a hybrid of an Irish bar, restaurant, gallery, and performance space for local and Irish poets, musicians, and thespians. Named after the satire by Flann O'Brien, which translates to \"the poor mouth,\" this congenial pub adorned with old-timey Irish paraphernalia and portraits of great Irish writers is where you can wash down bangers and mash with a pint of Guinness, all while watching a theatrical stage reading or an Irish jig being performed.

An underground bohemian bistro featuring delicious food, libations, and live music nightly, The Beehive is nestled under the historic Cyclorama building. Nightly live music includes a mix of jazz, blues, R&B, electronica, reggae, latin, country, cabaret, and burlesque, while patrons enjoy craft cocktails and wines and dine on Mediterranean meze platters, daily special pastas, and comfort entrées. If jazz is your jam, don't miss the weekend live jazz brunch from 10 am to 3 pm (there's a 5% fee for performance time); Sunday night features blues with Bruce Bears and Friends.

This place doesn't seek attention—it won't even list its phone number. But with a soaring tin ceiling, exposed-brick walls, and a penchant for projecting black-and-white films onto the wall, the charisma comes naturally. An inventive cocktail menu served up by sharply dressed mixologists helps, too. Try their take on the spicy-sweet Brown Derby, a bourbon drink made with jalapeño-infused honey, or the Bells of Jalisco, featuring reposado tequila, more jalapeño honey, and lime juice. There's also a light menu of panini, charcuterie, and homemade Pop-Tarts.

This popular pub was once part of the original Grand Hotel, built in 1881. Saloon girls dressed in red-feather boas encourage visitors to get into the 1880s spirit. Live music and a well-stocked gift shop make this a fun spot for food, drinks, and Wild West amusement.