2610 Best Bars in USA

A welcoming yet refined drinking destination, this Lower Pac Heights bar is exactly what the well-heeled and fun-loving neighborhood needs. It’s the rare bar that emphasizes clever cocktails, in-high-demand local craft beer, and smartly selected wine in equal parts. Elevated takes on bar bites like yellowtail poke and sesame naan with shiitake mushroom hummus are created by a chef formerly at some of the country’s gastronomic heavyweights (Benu, Alinea). As a reflection of its firm belief in living wages, in lieu of tips the Snug adds a 20% "fair-wage surcharge" to every bill.

This intimate club with a sometimes-steep cover charge ($25--$35) is one of the city's best rooms to soak up local and touring jazz. It is the home base of such esteemed talent as vocalist Charmaine Neville, who plays most Mondays. The dining room serves good local food but is best known for its burgers.

The initials stand for \"Sounds of Brazil\" (no, not what you—and everybody else—might think), and this is the place for reggae, African, and Latin music, with some jazz gigs sprinkled into the mix. Tito Puente Jr. sometimes holds court here, as does calypso's Mighty Sparrow when he's up north. Don't miss the Haitian dance parties, the after-work Latin-groove happy hour, or the Bollywood-themed bashes. There's usually about a $25 cover charge, and while there is a food menu, it's better to just come for the music.

This lovely neighborhood wine bar features a revolving list of wines by the glass, gorgeous charcuterie boards, and indulgent desserts. Savannah locals Guinn and Ryan combine the relaxed conviviality of Portugal and Spain with Southern hospitality.

This sleek, modern wine bar set in a renovated house with a great outdoor space brings a whole cosmopolitan vibe to Wimberley, thanks to its Pinterest-worthy subway tile and living wall sculpture. This is the perfect spot to stop for a glass and a charcuterie board or hummus plate when walking around town shopping.

It took founder and CEO Doug Constantiner 10 years to open a second location of Societe, his award-winning brewery that originally opened in 2012. But when he did, he chose Old Town to start pouring their high-quality lagers and ales, which flow from over a dozen taps as well as a selection of cans. The indoor space feels cozy and tucked away, while the outside patio overlooks a bustling thoroughfare in the center of Old Town. San Diego craft beer prides itself on IPAs and Societe is no exception, with numerous hop-forward options to choose from. 

This family-owned wine-bar is a neighborhood gem with wine sourced from all over the world, and the homemade recipes and handmade pizzas create an authentic Italian vibe. The dimly lit venue features a mix of unique art amid this intimate space full of exposed brick, rustic wood furnishings, and chandeliers. Global wine lovers and locals alike appreciate the vast selection of old- and new-world wines (by the glass or bottle), including a special wine of the month, that all can be paired with made-from-scratch small plates. While their classic margarita pizza is a perfect selection, their burrata pizza with a fresh plum tomato sauce is quite delicious.

A lively restaurant, bar, and music venue, SOhO books all kinds of musical acts, from jazz to blues to rock.

The crowd spilling through French doors onto the sidewalk café in warm weather consists of trendy cosmopolitans, fun-loving professionals, local sports celebs, and scenesters who have flocked to the contemporary spot for decades. The sophisticated jazz-rock soundtrack remains at a civilized volume as you dine, sip, and people-watch. Order any of the martinis that earn a solid rep among the locals, and follow with a brick-oven pizza off their late-night menu.

Sound-Bar is a two-level labyrinth of nine bars, each with a unique design and color scheme (some even serve matching colored cocktails). Feel like dancing? Join the pulse of Chicago's best-dressed on the huge dance floor.

Besides an evening of live jazz, purchasing a ticket for a performance in the club's intimate 75-seat, modern-industrial space reserves a table so you can order drinks and good upscale Southern fare (separate cost) before and during the show. It's a nice setting for hearing different jazz styles from local, regional, and global artists; the dress code is dressy casual. The club shares a menu with South Restaurant, a separate space in the same building. 

Good eats are paired with cool tunes in this breezy tropical tavern that's favored by locals. DJs and other acts are featured from 4 to 6 pm most evenings, and DJs get the dance floor shaking again starting at 9 pm. Happy hour specials run from 11 am to 6 pm.

This is the place to come to if you want to be part of the Hamptons "scene." Although dinner is served here, the party doesn't really get started until 11 pm, with live music or DJs, and goes until the wee hours Thursday through Saturday. Come early—around 10—to have a drink at the bar and a (pricey) bite to eat to avoid lines. Make sure to dress your best. Although it's mainly a summer spot, it may be open Saturday nights fall through early January, and hosts special events throughout the year.

For lovers of adventurous varieties of beer, Southern Grist is a must-visit. Check out inventive brews like the Money Moves milk stout and the BroCoNut coconut IPA (note that all offerings are seasonal and vary depending on availability). For a great in-house meal, stop by the inventive and surprising Lauter. 

Local brewer Southern Grist serves pints and flights of their brews in their industrial-style taproom in The Nations. Their often fruity, sometimes sour, but always creative brews pair well with the in-house bites.

With its extensive wine list and proximity to Downtown theaters and museums, this wine and cocktail bar is a perfect spot for a post-concert drink, with a notable list of Northwest bottles. Don't miss the sustainably fished seafood and dozen-plus varieties of oysters.

With two bars serving 50 beers on tap and another 350 in bottles, The Sovereign's devotion is not in doubt. The staff knows the menu inside and out, so they can recommend the ideal beer for your taste. If you're hungry, too, the menu focuses on tasty Belgian fare like mussels with herbed mayonnaise.

Offering creative craft cocktails and a classed-up cool atmosphere (though it's still Asheville casual), this is one of the city's best spots for locally sourced farm-to-glass delights. The light-filled space boasts high ceilings, large mirrors, locally built furnishings, and a huge array of spirits. Servers and bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable.

Despite the name, this spacious spot with a huge wraparound bar and cozy booths is not Spanish themed. Instead, it's a dimly lit spot for solid cocktails and better-than-average pub grub that will quench your taste buds and fill your tummy to add longevity to a night of imbibing. There is a large selection of signature cocktails with an emphasis on whisky-laced concoctions. Excellent bar bites include polenta and meatballs, charbroiled oysters, and cassoulet.

A '50s-era neon sign welcomes revelers into this classic dance hall inside the Ocean Drive Resort, where DJs and a regular rotation of rock and beach music bands perform every weekend. The Shaggers Hall of Fame is also located here, in the OD Beach Club.

This Hollywood Roosevelt cocktail bar is worth a visit for its luscious cocktails, elevated bar bites, and collection of classic board games. It can get a little too crowded, especially on the weekends, but if you come early, you should be able to admire its art deco appeal and perhaps enjoy a game at one of its two vintage bowling lanes.

With a loungy-chill vibe, this quaint neighborhood bar is a great place to grab a beer and bite to eat (like the popular avocado fries) with friends. The crowd is friendly if a bit loud, and the Friday night live music always good.

Although Austin is better known for hole-in-the-wall bars, live music venues, and couture cocktail emporiums, this club is one of the main spots in the city. It is almost too trendy for Austin, but visitors may enjoy the 1920s speakeasy feel and rooftop views. This downtown establishment always play hosts to a variety of SXSW acts, too.

This downtown live music venue is composed of three levels; the first floor bowling mezzanine (a lounge area complete with two vintage bowling lanes that overlook the music lounge stage); the second-floor Ballroom concert space and Prohibition-themed Kabaret Room; and the Terrace59 rooftop lounge. There is live music and late-night dance parties almost every night, with extended showcases during SXSW. The Spazmatics, a beloved local '80s and '90s tribute band, perform on the Ballroom stage to packed audiences every Wednesday night.

If you're into bohemian dive bars, you can groove on this hidden hangout for artists, poets, and heavy-drinking old-timers. Specs' bar is a women-owned and  -run institution and a beloved fixture. It's one of the few remaining old-fashioned watering holes in North Beach that still smack of the Beat years and the 1960s. Though it's just off a busy street, Specs' is strangely immune to the hustle and bustle outside.

On weekends, there's live music and a lively scene at the Spirit Room. The mural over the bar harks back to the days when it was a dining spot for the prostitutes of the red-light district.