2610 Best Bars in USA

Like many of its neighbors on the Rock Block, The Corner Bar is heavy on local flavor and flair; its unpretentious clientele, great beer selection, and karaoke make it a favorite among nearby residents. It's open into the wee hours of the morning; stop by for a late-night bite or drink.

Opened in 1961, this lovable neighborhood saloon serves what many think are some of the best (and most affordable) burgers in town. Once you actually get a seat, the space feels nice and cozy, but until then, be prepared to drink a beer amid hungry, sociable patrons.

Filmmaker John Waters reportedly counts the Pocket as a New Orleans favorite, and with skinny, tattooed strippers on the bar and an inebriated drag queen emcee, it's easy to see why. Sleazy fun on a good night, but keep your wits about you.

With nearly 20 beers on tap, sports on big screens, and bar food that's anything but boring (everything from braised lamb shank to chicken parm), it's no surprise that this neighborhood favorite is packed on weekends. Their brunch menu includes classic soul food with a spin, like the fried chicken and waffle with bacon, topped with Cholula honey cheesy sauce, and well-balanced salads like the Asian calamari salad, made with fried calamari, fresh vegetables, and a sesame ginger dressing.. In warm weather, an outdoor patio gives you a front-row seat to the scene on Lenox Avenue.

Some weekends the Corral rocks to regional live bands. Other entertainment comes from quirky bartenders, pool-table bets, and legions of skiers, snowmobilers, and locals in for the Montana brews.

This tiny establishment is one of the coolest little hole-in-the-wall places you'll find in the area. Popular among the young hipster crowd, it’s the place to enjoy craft beers, creative cocktails, and infusions like hop-infused vodka. Fun events include live-music, trivia, and art nights.

Few tourists make their way to this hip neighborhood hangout, in a far corner of the Lower Quarter. A short flight of stairs leads to a darts and billiards room. Quirky wagon wheel–shape ceiling fans, ample windows, and a friendly vibe make it a low-key place to wind down. Food options include pizzas, burgers, and Cosimo's famous fried green beans.

The classy Cottage, part of the Mirror Lake Inn Resort, serves cocktails late into the night. It overlooks the lake and has a large deck. Sandwiches, salads, and other light bites are on the menu.

Perched above town on the site of North America's first chairlift, this local institution has a bar decked out with old wooden skis, sleds, skates, and photos of Truckee's early days. A superb spot to enjoy a local brew or craft cocktail and not bad at all should you stay for dinner, Cottonwood serves pasta dishes and grilled meats and fish.

A mixed crowd enjoys an elegant retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city in this handsome 19th-century Bywater mansion. The interior restaurant, bar, and parlor rooms have a trippy Palm Springs vibe, with plenty of glitter and neon. The outdoor pool and deck bar hidden away behind lush vegetation and high walls is especially popular with the gay and bachelorette party crowd. Pool access requires a small fee, and towels and lockers are available. The drag brunch on weekends is wildly popular---reserve ahead.

In a dimly lit space born as a bakery in the 1920s and converted to a social club at the tail end of World War II, this speakeasy also serves tropically inspired and cleverly composed small bites, sandwiches, and a well-regarded chicken sandwich, as well as house-made ice cream and gelato. DJs spin music some nights, and the classic speakeasy vibe is a perfect match for live jazz on Sunday nights; the early show is family-friendly while the later one is adults-only. In classic speakeasy style, there's no sign outside the club, but the address is clearly marked.

This sophisticated, sleek, bi-level dining and nightlife venue is known for its mix of Caribbean and Southern-inspired cuisine. Well-heeled regulars flock here for Sunday brunch (shrimp and grits, or fried chicken and red velvet waffle); late-night noshers come for the food as well as the live DJs and specialty cocktails.

Take a spin around the dance floor at the Cowboy Saloon Wednesday through Saturday. The bar has nightly drink specials and frequent live music, including some performances open to adults under 21.

This is a favorite hangout for country music lovers and two-steppers.

For country music and two-stepping, try Cowboys Red River.

This boisterous spot is a kick-back-and-relax sort of place right on the pedestrian mall, where locals hang out at the bar and enjoy the patio.

Barmaids in tight clothes break into choreographed bar-top dances intended to make Hooters look like a church picnic at this noisy tourist trap, a reincarnation of the 2000 movie's title nightspot (which is, fittingly, in New York). If you want to gaze at galvanized aluminum siding, old license plates, and an impressive bra collection, who are we to stop you?

Boasting quite possibly the largest selection of craft beer in the state, this bustling spot also known as Witches Brew Pub sits on a hilltop and sports a large deck overlooking Weirs Beach and Lake Winnipesaukee. In addition to great sips, it's a favorite destination for pizzas and sandwiches.

Helping to lead Knoxville's charge to compete with Asheville's beer scene, this scrappy brewhouse opens its garage doors to create an indoor/outdoor scene that often includes live music and sometimes even pick-up basketball games. It's all washed down by a selection of small-batch brews heavy on sours and hoppy IPAs. There's a second taproom on the west side of town ( 9937 Kingston Pike). 

The builders of this club might have never anticipated the windfall headed its way in the form of Allegiant Stadium, which turns out to be within walking distance. Crazy Horse was already in the top tier of the local skin game. The name that stuck (after previous incarnations as Sin and the Penthouse Club) is an homage to the bygone Crazy Horse II, which long ruled in the industry's smaller more downscale era. This version now has a center stage in-the-round and the more typically plush trappings of the modern era, as well as a kitchen to serve up pizzas, appetizers, and even breakfast should you discover you spent the whole night there. Checking the website in advance might pay off with package deals that include limo transportation and drink credits.

It's very Kennett Square: a site that was once the Eastern Condensed Milk Company now operates as a year-round community gathering space, with casually rustic indoor and outdoor spaces including a beer garden. The beer list for indoors or outside sipping is long and interesting, and flatbreads and handhelds are typical of the hearty fare. Live music of all kinds is a highlight, and various events keep things hopping. Kids are welcome until 10 pm. There's an ice cream truck on weekends, when the Creamery opens midday.  

Just down the street, Cricket's Grill and Draft House features more than 100 on-tap beers.

A sports bar by night and a good hamburger joint by day, Cronies is a local favorite. When the lights go down, the bar gets packed.

Let loose and sing a tune at Cross-Eyed Critters Watering Hole, located inside the Graduate. Styled like a Western saloon, this karaoke bar is campy and fun. A band of animatronic farm animals—the namesake critters—back those who take the stage.

This speakeasy is one of Asheville's best-kept secrets; there's no sign on the door, and inside it's so dimly lit you could go incognito. The bar offers more than 600 whiskeys, and a ragtime band makes surprise appearances.

An authentic British pub, downtown Crown & Anchor has 20 beers on tap, classic cocktails, and a full menu, including 18 daily specials available in the restaurant and heated patio until midnight.

There's no sign outside this speakeasy serving both classic and off-the-wall cocktails. It's equally dark and shady inside, but the bartenders are top-notch. Order a signature cocktail or tell the bartender what you like and trust them—they won't fail you.

Setting the standard for craft cocktail bars in North Carolina, the Crunkleton has a knowledgeable staff of mixologists ready to stir and shake drinks. You can also select from a pages-long whiskey list—it includes antique spirits that seem to taste even better in the dark, parlorlike surroundings, with elk and deer busts lording it over the room.

Housed in a converted auto repair shop, this experimental brewery has no flagship beer. Instead, the brewmaster, a Deschutes Brewery alum, produces an ever-changing variety of pale ales and other craft brews, all of which are on tap in the lively tasting room. Live entertainment, on-site food carts, and a sprawling patio make this a popular hangout in the summer months.