2629 Best Bars in USA

There is no gambling at this oceanfront "Casino," but it's always a party here, with live bands on weekend afternoons, a D.J. for dancing at night, and drink specials. If you're looking for a place to relax and enjoy the views, come during the week; this place packs out, and it's shoulder to shoulder on weekends. A $5–$10 cover is charged when there’s a band. Dinner is served daily at the adjacent Casino Cafe. Get here via the ferry from Patchogue.

Across the street from Fenway Park, at Brookline Avenue and Lansdowne Street, this lively sports bar is a great place to experience a Sox game with other fans if you can't get tickets to the game.

Casta's Rum Bar sets the tone for a fun night out with its long, colorful corridors filled with murals depicting scenes of Cuba, the birthplace of co-owner Arian Castañeda. The bar also offers a full menu featuring savory empanadas and Cuban sandwiches. Free salsa dancing classes are offered every Wednesday for those wanting to improve their dancing skills. If you're more of a day drinker, head to their lively Sunday brunch parties.

This breezy, seasonal, casual bar and grill puts you so close to Lake Michigan that you might consider wearing a swimsuit. Perched atop the North Avenue Beach Boathouse, Castaways creates the perfect setup for lazy summertime sipping.

Everybody’s welcome on the dance floor at this famous Ybor City club that's only open on weekends and has catered to the alternative set for three decades. Friday nights The Castle hosts its iconic Midnight Mass, a night of Goth and industrial music. Every Saturday, DJs play a wide range of genres, including Goth, new wave, electro, industrial, dark wave, and EBM (a type of alternative electronic dance music). In addition to embracing musical—and personal—diversity, this multilevel venue has several bars offering a good selection of single malt scotches, small batch bourbon, aged tequilas, and beers from around the world, including several local craft brews.

A British pub might look out of place in Hollywood, but the Cat and Fiddle's punk-rock influence and 43-year stint give it more than enough street cred. Besides, classic pub grub like fish-and-chips, bangers and mash, and shepherd's pie are a nice counterpoint to L.A.'s vegetarian and gluten-free offerings. There have been a few changes over the years, but it remains the perfect spot to just grab a pint and a savory pie or to satisfy one's inner Anglophile. There's even afternoon tea during the weekends.

The Triangle’s premier live-music club since the late '70s, this legendary venue hosts local and regional bands as well as nationally known indie acts.

For some of the city's best and most authentic live blues, rock, bluegrass, soul and rockabilly, head to the Cat's Eye Pub, which hosts live music every night.

This huge, grimy, and fun club books rock, indie rock, punk, death-metal, reggae, and other acts.

The almost 360-degree views of San Francisco and the bay are dazzling at this hip rooftop bar high atop the LUMA Hotel. Firepits and strategic wind barriers make this one of the warmer outdoor SF drinking destinations. But the real stars are the intricate cocktails and wonderful bites inspired by Central and South American cultures and ingredients.

This place serves up a good time every night of the week, with live music from national and local bands. People love to catch the Spazmatics—a local '80s cover band—on Wednesday night as the courtyard becomes a playground after dark for revelers. Cedar Street offers one of the top SXSW showcases every year. RSVP and pick up your wristband early to catch a great lineup throughout the festival.

Ten permanent food trucks and a beautiful waterfront bar ensure there's something for everyone at this Naples favorite. Don't leave without trying one of the many locally brewed beers.

This ambitious bar and lounge, open till the early morning hours, offers a different environment on each of the four levels and high-quality cocktails throughout. Highlights include the fourth-floor Roof Garden, a year-round escapist experience under a fully retractable glass rooftop, and DISCO, on the third floor, which captures the energy, glamour, and sexiness of the 1970s in NYC, Paris, and Rome. DJs spin classics, deep cuts, and disco that evoke Studio 54 and Paradise Garage.

Underneath the Bryant Park Hotel—and dramatic arched ceilings—is one of the more unexpected and spectacular spaces in Midtown, thanks to its Moroccan decor and Mediterranean-inspired cocktail and light-fare menus. Expect to sip herbally aromatic craft drinks while international pop music plays and fashionistas and media types unwind in style.

This classic dive is a stronghold in The Nations, providing all of the fixings necessary for fun: cheap beer, cornhole on the back patio, TVs, and friendly staff. But the real reason The Centennial has withstood the test of time is their simple yet surprisingly good food.

Connected to Ruby's Elixir, a speakeasy and music venue, this homey lounge encourages patrons to enjoy cigars with their cocktails, beer, or wine. Opt for Central Cigar's private-label brand or choose from the large selection of cigars produced by some of the world's top brands.

Try happy hour with a Latin twist at this happening spot, which has one of Boulder's most vibrant patios—not to mention perhaps the best margarita in town. The long, wavy bar wraps around two sides, with large garage doors that open to the outside.

This is an elegant place for dinner and dancing, with a polished, 2,000-square-foot dance floor. Salsa and swing events often include lessons in the cover charge. There's swing dancing on Tuesday and Wednesday, a bachata social on Thursday, and salsa on Monday and Saturday.

Make this import from Seattle your last stop on a revelrous Saturday night. Grab a cheap cocktail then meander through the Mexican fiesta--themed bar that basks in a red glow. Foosball tables, a photo booth, and a vending machine full of kooky objects will give you plenty of ways to occupy your time.

Renowned blues and jazz performers are on the menu, along with folk, cabaret, and comedy acts. It's your turn to take the mike on Fridays for karaoke from 9 p.m. to midnight. Chan's also serves an extensive line-up of Chinese cuisine. Purchase show tickets and make dining reservations online in advance.

This friendly watering hole with 40 draft beers on tap offers a late-night menu of wings and pub grub. Live music on weekends and ample screens for sports events make this a popular hangout for the college crowd.

The elegant Charleston Grill hosts live jazz seven nights a week, drawing from the city's most renowned musicians. Performers range from the internationally acclaimed Brazilian guitarist Duda Lucena to the Bob Williams Duo, a father and son who play classical guitar and violin. The place draws an urbane crowd that spans generations. Down the hall, the neighboring Thoroughbred Club offers nightly live music and an impressive selection of bourbons.

The heart of Charleston's live music community lies off the peninsula at this colorful club decorated with murals. Touring acts like the Robert Jon & the Wreck play the main stage nightly, while the sprawling outdoor deck hosts family-friendly concerts by local musicians every early evening. While there’s a solid bar-food menu, Malika Kitchen serves Pakistani street food from an on-site converted container, and the bar’s adjacent neighbor is the western Chinese eatery, Kwei Fei. The Pour House also hosts a popular farmers' market on Sunday afternoons, with live soul and funk music on the deck.

This longtime country-and-western themed outpost still hosts line dancing two nights a week (with free lessons!) plus karaoke and bingo nights, and there's also a variety of queer acts throughout the week including all-male revues and multiple drag performances. 

A longtime favorite of local gay men, Charlie's has a country-western look (cowboy hats are the accessory of choice) and friendly staff.

Charlie's is a gay bar that features a country-western atmosphere, music, and dancing, and a drag show at least one night a week.

Old and new ski swag plasters the walls, lift chairs function as furniture, and photos of famous (and locally famous) skiers and other memorabilia abound in this raucous local institution for après-ski fun and listening to live music on weekend nights. There's pretty good pub fare, too.