2629 Best Bars in USA

Expect a family crowd in the day and a rowdier bunch at night at the Bodega and Big Al's Buffalo Steakhouse Stockade. Most evenings you can listen to live country or rock music; the entertainment moves outdoors in summer, when bands play in the stockade section. The Bodega has a rough past; from the 1890s until 1980, the upper floors were used as a brothel. The rooms now sit empty, although the secret buzzers and discreet back doors were removed only in the 1990s.

Bogarts in Corryville, is the primary local venue for club acts and hosts local garage bands, college bands, and such national artists as Kings of Leon.

A chatter-filled, brick-walled modern tavern in the historic district of downtown Grants Pass, Bohemian is a great option for well-prepared cocktails, and it's also an appealing choice for a late dinner, dessert, or even happy hour snacking in the afternoon.

This rustic log cabin–inspired brewery near Cottonwood Canyon specializes in Eastern European beers, including crisp Czech pilsners and Bavarian weissbiers. Try to snag a seat by the towering stone fireplace

Warm summer nights and cold, frothy beers have been savored by locals for over 100 years at the Bohemian Hall & Beer Garden. With pitchers of beer, picnic tables, live music, and Czech and Slovak dishes like schnitzel and goulash, this sunny garden is an ideal spot for getting together with old friends—or making new ones over big mugs of Paulaner and Pilsner Urquell. They also have a decent selection of house wines, as well as handcrafted cocktails. Some of the outdoor seating is covered, but in the event of rain, the well-worn indoor bar is just as inviting, though comparatively tiny.

A rather swanky lounge for the French Quarter, with leather chairs and dark paneling, covers cocktail history with an encyclopedic menu that starts with drinks from the mid-19th century, and boasts the largest selection of martinis in town. Tucked away from the street in the Prince Conti Hotel, it also hosts piano players and jazz combos nightly.

The patio at the waterside Bond Street Social is a great spot for an early-evening pint or weekend brunch: The Bloody Mary bar is especially popular. It can get quite sceney here on the weekends—even U.S. Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps is rumored to hang out here.

This award-winning brewery not only offers a diverse range of unique and flavorful brews but also serves as a vibrant hub for a myriad of events.

This hot spot is in a somewhat unlikely place—in fact, you might think you're lost as you pull into the industrial-looking area in Prospector. But its off-Main location means it's popular with the locals, and ample parking is a huge plus. TVs lining the wall and a special weekend breakfast menu have made Boneyard the new go-to for Sunday football, and the rooftop deck has stunning views of the mountains. A sister restaurant of No Name on Main Street, Boneyard features beers on tap and an extensive bottle list. Head next door to Wine Dive (same ownership) to find 16 wines on tap and artisan pizza.

The huge serves an all-you-can-eat buffet and an à la carte menu. It caters to thirties-and-over diners enjoying the live Top 40 music played by local groups. It's closed Monday–Thursday mid-October–mid-March.

If you're staying downtown, this is a must-see LGBTQ+ club for the open-minded and those who aspire to be. Housed in the 20,000-square-foot classic 1892 Turner Hall, the Alamo-adjacent Bonham Exchange is a testament to the tenacity of legendary downtown developer Arthur P. "Hap" Veltman, who scouted the area in 1980 to replace his previous gay nightclub, the San Antonio Country. The club opened in 1981, and this amazing place has been going strong ever since. There are three levels of lively dance floors plus a bar area off the entrance. Multiple DJs spin every music genre you can imagine. Every year, they throw an impossible-to-describe Halloween bash, and the club has a float in the Battle of Flowers parade during the annual Fiesta Week. Touring companies of Broadway shows have held their cast parties here, and at least one ghost hunter has scoured top to bottom for anybody who might have forgotten to (or didn't want to) leave the party. It has a friendly, welcoming atmosphere and great drink specials. Check their website for the latest special events. Cover charge is $5.

Six-packs of Boojum are ubiquitous in beer aisles across the region for good reason—they brew some of the state's most creative and flavorful ales. Their downtown taproom serves next-level pub grub, including vegetarian options like Korean BBQ maple-soy tempeh tacos. Downstairs, The Gem bar has pool tables and foosball, plus a weekly schedule of karaoke, trivia, and live music.

There's more to this traditional working barbershop than meets the eye. Drop the right password (hint: it's subtly displayed on the website), and you'll be ushered through the bookcase into a Gatsby-worthy speakeasy. Sure, it's a bit gimmicky, but the excellence of the ever-changing house-original cocktails and small plates more than makes up for it.

One of San Francisco's liveliest music spots is this Fillmore blues favorite, opened in 1997 by the "King of the Boogie," John Lee Hooker. The club has a fun blend of blues, funk, and hip-hop shows most nights of the week.

This Asian-style karaoke lounge lets you belt out a tune from a searchable app of more than 30,000 songs (updated each month); if you're shy about public crooning, book a private room for yourself and your friends.

Despite its reputation as a biker bar, this place welcomes nonbikers and even nonbiker tourists!

A rare Imperial Grand Bösendorfer piano takes center stage at what might be the city's classiest gathering spot. The highly civilized (but not stuffy) lounge attracts a cross section of trendy Orlandoans, especially the after-work crowd, among whom conversation and camaraderie flow as smoothly as the champagne, beer, wine, and cocktails. And, with its location across from the performing arts center, it's a draw pre- and postconcert. Call in advance for the schedule of jazz combos and solo pianists who perform in the lounge. Many are among the area's finest and most talented musicians.

Striking nature photographs line this popular, modernly rustic pub (an early location of a growing state-wide empire), which offers memorable ales like their Scotch-style Scotia and the award-winning Pistol Pete's 1888 as well as IPAs, hard seltzers, and ciders year-round. There are also seasonal specialties like Elephants on Parade (a raspberry-tempered wheat ale), traditional cocktails and wine, and reasonably priced savory snacks to accompany them all. Their brewmaster has made Bosque a multi-time National IPA Challenge Champion.

Not to be confused with Botanica Bar in Manhattan, this classy, dimly lit yet casual cocktail bar got its name because it's in a space that used to sell face creams with botanicals. As the tasting room of the Widow Jane small-batch distillery next door, bartenders not only serve whiskey tasting flights, but mix their spirits with other ingredients to make inventive cocktails. Bar snacks are available, albeit on the light side; however, outside food is welcome.

Enjoy wine by the bottle or glass and a variety of authentic Spanish tapas and paella at this adorable wine bar with a cozy patio. Do mind the hours, as it closes at 9 pm most nights (and 10 pm on Friday and Saturday, 6 pm on Sunday).

In a city of breweries, this is the place to bring your friend who only drinks wine—although there's also one of the city's best European beer selections and a few charcuterie plates. Sit inside the brick warehouse interior or snag a picnic table outside by the river.

Once a metal factory and later a taxi cab repair shop, this 18,000-square-foot industrial conversion has an invitingly funky restaurant and bar up front. But the main draw is the midsize music room that accommodates 700 concertgoers—good for an up-and-coming underground act, or a higher-profile touring band looking for an intimate feel.

This is a great live-music dive—in the best sense of the word—and truly the epicenter of Bay Area indie rock. The club has hosted some great acts over the years, including the Strokes and Arcade Fire. Catch up-and-coming acts right before they make it big.

This happy haven of drinks, food, and sports has kept up with the hives of active, social Austinites who want more than a beer to have a good time. The south Austin gathering place is home to full-size pickleball courts and lawn games, a kids' playground, a fenced-in dog park, a rotating selection of food trucks, and a full bar. Guests can order grub from the picnic tables on the outdoor Astroturf courtyard via QR codes. UT game day watch parties and other special events attract crowds.

The inventive cocktails snag the spotlight at this hidden gem tucked away off the lobby at The Cromwell. Try the Bunny Bubbles, with Benedictine liqueur, raspberry puree, pomegranate juice, and sparkling wine, or one of the extensive collection of bourbons, Scotch, and other whiskeys (and whiskys) from all over the world. There's also a selection of light bites.

Although this spot reeks of Prohibition-era speakeasy cool, it's not exclusive (though it's highly recommended to book a reservation). The place has sex appeal, with tin ceilings, bordello-red silk wallpaper, intimate booths, and low lighting; loud conversations and cell phones are not allowed. The menu of spirit-forward cocktails and quality bourbon and whiskey is substantial. A speakeasy within the speakeasy called Wilson & Wilson is more exclusive but just as funky.

It's impossible to miss this 24-hour video bar at the corner of St. Ann and Bourbon streets, especially in early evening, when the doors are open and the dance crowd spills into the street. There's usually a cover charge on Friday and Saturday night after 10 pm; Sunday afternoon is devoted to vintage videos by assorted gay icons.

A fixture in Printers Alley for more than a quarter of a century, Bourbon Street Blues and Boogie Bar entertains locals and tourists alike with a nightly lineup of R&B, blues, and soul acts, some of which have been playing regular gigs on their stage for years. A short menu of Cajun and creole snacks and small plates nicely complements the raucous New Orleans–inspired atmosphere and decor.

Pick your entertainment at the Bourbon Street Complex, a club within an all-male guesthouse. There are 10 video screens along with dancers grooving to the latest music spun by DJs at the Bourbon Street Pub.