Chalet-inspired haunt with a large patio serving unique beer and spirits (like Pappy Van Winkle), sandwiches and pizza. Live music on the regular.

Tiny tki bar tucked behind a coffeehouse with a shared patio. The bar is located in the same space as the legendary 1950s hot spot Don the Beachcomber and features a bamboo ceiling, velvet paintings of topless island gals, blowfish light fixtures, and more. But it really turns heads for its hand-crafted rum-filled cocktails including one of the best Mai Tais around. Stay or arrive late for their nightly happy hour at midnight.

Try one of their many award winning brews: bronze medal for their Indian Canyon IPA at the 2014 San Diego International Beer Competition, bronze medal for the One Eleven Pale Ale at the 2014 Los Angeles International Beer Competition. A Silver Medal for their Tan Line Brown Ale at the 2015 San Diego International Beer Competition. A Gold at the 2016 World Beer Cup for their Bourbon Barrel Aged Koffi Porter. A Gold Medal for their Heatwave Amber Ale and a Silver for Tan Line Brown Ale at the 2017 Best of Craft Beer Awards in Bend, OR.

Gay cocktail bar & lounge with drink specials, drag queen performances & other entertainment.

This gay-friendly joint provides drinks, DJs, go-go dancers & special events in a laid-back setting.

Open 365 days a year, from 7 a.m. till 2 a.m. this British pub serves genuine British beer on tap plus an Internet Juke Box.

Laid-back tiki bar offering fruity drinks, lava-rock fountains & eclectic tunes on the jukebox.

Inside the Ace Hotel, the Amigo Room bar serves artisanal cocktails and a wide selection of craft beers, including 21 taps, in a cool, cavernous room. Nightly entertainment includes DJs, live bands, comedians and performance artists.

Casual fixture with a patio featuring cocktails & classic cafe meals, plus karaoke on the weekends.

Set amid a 13-acre paradise hidden behind tall hedges, The Parker Palm Springs Hotel was decorated by Jonathan Adler and features the perfect place for savoring a cocktail or two — Mini Bar. The inviting marble bar an indoor fire pit makes this a place you’ll want to stay awhile.

San Francisco’s blue-collar yacht club.

Easygoing bar & lounge offering booze, karaoke, live bands & more just steps from the ocean.

Longtime watering hole with a museum-like collection of knickknacks & oddities on the walls.

Visitors & locals alike toast Kerouac et al. amid Beat-era memorabilia at this North Beach icon.

Patrons belt out show tunes and down large specialty martinis at this popular piano bar.

From gypsy jazz to indie rock, this red-lit Mission music club hosts live bands.

Festive tiki bar mixing a long list of rum-based blender drinks with kitschy Polynesian-esque decor.

2-story Mission club with a bar downstairs & an upstairs space for dancing to DJ beats & live bands.

Intimate, circa-1908 bar & music venue offering indie live acts, cheap beers & burgers.

Laid-back Market Street locale serving clever handcrafted cocktails to an eclectic crowd.

Hole-in-the-wall bar for grabbing a drink, shooting pool & lounging on thrift-store-style couches.

This small, quirkily decorated watering hole is a hangout for beer-drinking locals.

Casual Ethiopian eatery offering traditional dishes to eat with your hands & a laid-back bar scene.

Drinking den offering cocktails & bottled beer as well as a jukebox tuned to hipsters’ tastes.

“Drink whatever Ana pours you. They have live bands on the regular and something is always going down outside the
bar.” – Con Brio

Recommended in the San Francisco edition of the Waterloo Sparkling Sessions, presented by Waterloo Sparkling Water

“Anchor Brewing is our favorite bar in San Francisco.” – Hot Flash Heat Wave

Recommended in the San Francisco edition of the Waterloo Sparkling Sessions, presented by Waterloo Sparkling Water.

“El Rio is our favorite bar in San Francisco!” – Midtown Social

Recommended in the San Francisco edition of the Waterloo Sparkling Sessions, presented by Waterloo Sparkling Water.

“Our favorite bar in San Francisco is Fireside.” -Radio Veloso

Recommended in the San Francisco edition of the Waterloo Sparkling Sessions, presented by Waterloo Sparkling Water.

With its unique 1930’s ambience, Rogano is the oldest surviving restaurant in Glasgow. It is a friendly place, with a special welcome for the traveler, being perfectly situated with close proximity to the city’s most elegant shops and many of its leading cultural venues.

Bar and club on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow. Food and drink during the day, live music and DJ’s at night

Casual restaurant and cocktail bar specializing in locally-sourced seafood and bespoke beers. Grab a booth in the bar on a chilly day.

One of the best places to drink in Glasgow’s West End, offering a fantastic range of real ales and ciders.

The Variety Bar, known affectionately as “The V,” has been a staple in Glasgow’s Sauchiehall Street bar scene since the early 1980s.

Fiercely independent restaurant, bar, and music venue located in the center of Glasgow, and dedicated to keeping quality high and prices low.  Music events are always free, drinks are cheap, and grub is modern and forward-thinking.

Award-winning restaurant serving exquisite Scottish cuisine with a strong farm-to-table ethos.

Bar that offers soju, beer, and classic Korean tunes.

Cafe, bar, and live music venue

Intimate bar in Apgujeong; its name is an acronym for “Strong of Heart and Mind.”

Bowling alley and sports bar in Apgujeong.

Cafe by day, bar and music venue by night.

Affordable cocktails

Charles Darwin themed bar that started the mixology trend in Mexico City. Named after an island within the Galapagos, Baltra celebrates exploration as is apparent by the unique artifacts on display in this cozy bar. In Darwinian fashion, order the Goldfinch cocktail.

Mezcal bar in the city’s Centro neighborhood, serving up a wide selection of the agave-based spirit. Most are small-batch or limited-edition, meaning you’ll taste something you won’t find anywhere else (and possibly ever again).

A bar located in a beautiful old house in La Roma. Known for its punk-goth nights and soundtrack, El Real Under attracts a diverse crowd of revelers looking for a good time out and a good dance party.

“Go down a flight of stairs in a quiet back street right in the heart of the city, just a few meters from the huge Reforma Avenue and you will find Xaman, one of the most welcoming, warm, and enticing bars in the city. It might seem a bit pretentious when you first walk in but it became our home for our Shika Shika music collective / label thanks to their true enthusiasm and love for the music and for the people that would come down. Every show we played there was a crowd of loyal, wonderful, open-minded people ready to dance away the night. It wasn´t about a big sound system or an incredible mega-club but just a moment and a feeling — the place, the drinks, the ambience and, most of all, the people. Drink: A gin and tonic or, if I was feeling adventurous, one of their weird cocktails!”  — El Búho

“If you want a clubbing experience, Foro Normandie is an incredible space hidden in a basement just a stone’s throw away from the Bellas Artes museum — Funktion-One sound system, low ceilings, sparse, industrial design, almost too cool for school.” — El Búho

Trendy, stylish restaurant serving traditional Mexican cuisine and a wide selection of mezcal drinks.

Night club in the La Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City which regularly hosts local and touring DJs.

Three story bar with a cozy courtyard tucked along Vesterbrogade. On the ground floor find lots of windows, comfy leather chairs and a live fireplace. Head to the top floor for exclusively whisky offerings.

Microbrewery with 20 taps from Mikkeller and other great breweries from around the world, specialized bottle selection, selected sodas and spirits, gourmet cheese and other snacks, excellent service, great music and atmosphere every day of the week. Located in the heart of Vesterbro.

Small winebar in Norrebro with a great selection of natural wines.

Smokey dive bar in Copenhagen with a jukebox and plenty of cheap bear.

Beer connoisseur’s cafe & restaurant serving hearty cuisine matched with Norrebro brewery ales.

Beer lover’s hangout staffed by experts with a wide choice of draft beers & over 100 in bottles.

Wine bar and shop just a stone’s throw away from Christiansborg Castle selling wine’s by the glass and bottle. There is a special focus on wines from small top producers from some of the best wine regions in the world.

Lively bar with live music in Vesterbro that attracts locals and the occasional celebrity sighting. Sample an order of the ‘kande’ which contains schnapps, porter beer, lemonade, etc.

Classic or modern jazz gigs by Danish & international artists in a club with a cool cocktail bar.

Cocktails with a twist of modern and classic culture in Copenhagen and Scandinavia.

Bar with Beijing’s most rock and roll bathroom. Showcasing local and international acts in genres as diverse as punk (Gang of Four) and hip-hop (Madlib).

One of Beijing’s best clubs for everything alternative and electronic. Count on DJ dance parties and electronic acts on the weekends along with cinema nights, vintage markets, art and culture events during the week. Winner of TImeOut Beijing’s Best Alternative Club 2016 and 2015.

A cozy bar with an extensive cocktail menu and old-school jazz playing in the background. A popular mainstay in the Gulou neighborhood, Mai also features bar snacks (and free refills).

An alleyway rooftop bar on a nameless street in Gulou. Bar in the front, beer fridges in the back, and an eclectic selection of music helmed by bar owner Wang Ziheng. Expect everything from avant-garde Classical and jazz, to Japanese psychedelic rock and more. There’s also a selection of whisky, house-made sangria, and light bites.

Founded in 2001, and counted among one of Beijing’s first craft breweries, Slow Boat brews all year-round and has a wide selection of IPAs and ales to choose from.

Two-story brewery and pub with locally crafted beers and small bites.

Microbrewery founded in 2012. Jing-A offers seasonal and experimental beers, as well as pub fare and weekend brunch.

Australia’s leading brewer, CUB brews iconic Australian beers such as Victoria Bitter, Crown Lager, Carlton Draught and Cascade.

Established in 1997, Mountain Goat Beer is a microbrewery with a focus on bringing the fair people of Melbourne better-tasting beer options.

Old-school venue with band posters lining red walls and a diverse nightly line-up of live music.

Brunswick’s late night haven. Open right through the night with pizza, booze and home made gelato.

Stalwart bar with comfy sofas, bright windows and pavement beer garden, featuring local art and DJs.

Restaurant and the Bullwheel bistro and bar, with rooftop event and function space.

Fairy tale themed cocktail lounge and rooftop bar.

Laid-back 1880s watering hole with a bustling beer garden, serving classic pub grub and craft beers.

Poached eggs and ricotta pancakes in a snug, popular space with white brick walls and high ceilings.

Handcrafted beers born and raised in Byron Bay.

“They always play great rock and roll, the burgers are amazing and there’s pinball and a pool table… what more could you want? I always go for the Leonards Lager.” — Hamish Anderson

“Long Play, a North Melbourne gem. Solid beers and next level espresso martinis.” — Evan Klar

“The Old bar just up the road is also known for its gritty garage music seven nights a week, a staple breeding ground for many Melbourne bands.”  —  The Teskey Brothers

“I would recommend K box Karaoke in La Trobe St. You get a private room with friends. Leave all inhibitions at the door.”  —  The Teskey Brothers

Bar/pub in Tokyo with extravagant, not your ordinary, décor.

Early postwar flea market, now a stretch of tiny shops, eateries, and bars.

Alleyway bar in Tokyo, Japan.

Social hub of entertainment as a club and bar, converging international fashion, music and culture. 

Class act bar and nightclub in Tokyo.

Entertainment and red-light district in Tokyo, Japan.

Dance club/nightclub in Tokyo, Japan.

R&R bar attracting musicians and music fans in Tokyo.

Hip hop and R&B bar/ club in Tokyo.

Modern Izakaya Restaurant/ bar in Tokyo. 

Nightclub/bar, venue space in Tokyo.

Bar and restaurant in Tokyo.

This bar on the water has the world’s smallest bar room. Charles II and Nell Gwyn are said to have dined here.

This intimate pub hosts DJ nights, and jazz on Sundays.

The pub in Camden is lined with rock memorabilia, and has a rooftop terrace. 

Gastropub in Hackney using locally-sourced ingredients. 

Pub with beer garden, indoor fireplace, and BBQ.

Ale pub and beer garden with live theatre upstairs.

Popular Kentish Town mainstay that dates back to the 1860s. Join the locals crowd for a pint and a gab.

Victorian-style pub that hosts trivia nights and poetry readings.

Pub in the heart of Hackney with a grand horsehoe bar and beer garden.

Cosy, candlelit place with traditional decor for notable wines, charcuterie plates & comfort food.

Play pool, snooker, ping pong, and even golf (on Wednesday’s and Thursday’s) or watch some football at this Dalston bar.

Brockley Brewery serves delicious craft beers (Golden, Pale Ale, and Red Ale), to thirsty visitors in south-east London.

Pub in Homerton serving local craft beers and cocktails, and menu items including slow-smoked meats from permanent resident Sugar Shack.

Club in Holloway featuring punk bands and DJs. 

Celebrated cafe, popular with Italian football fans, post-club crowds, musicians and mods.

“It’s a big country house outside of London that turns into a swingers club every so often. They give out free hot dogs and soft drinks apparently.” — Happyness

“An Old Fashioned at Mirth, Marvel and Maud’s, an old converted theater. It has such a strange atmosphere and hopefully someone will turn it back into a theater one day.”  —  Tom Forest

“Oslo in Hackney has a great sound system and everyone you want to see is there.”  —  Tom Forest

“We’ve spent a good few nights in the private room upstairs in The Queens Head, Angel. There’s this button that magically brings you Champagne. Dangerous.”  —  Tom Forest

Romantic, original subterranean bar with stylish retro details, serving cocktails and craft beers.

“The Spaniards Inn on Hampstead Lane never fails, huge patio for the one day of sunshine we get in London, and facing Hampstead in all it’s green glory.” -Million Miles

“The Scolt Head in De Beauvoir is a great neighbourhood pub, always rammed on a Sunday with people watching football and eating their delicious Roast Dinners.” – Circa Waves

“The Old Blue Last is a true rock and roll pub. Operated by Vice it has gigs on almost every night and quite often for free. Lot’s of up and coming bands get there start in the sweaty room on the first floor. Always start with a couple of pints of Bitter (preferably Tribute) and see where things go after that.” – Circa Waves

“For vodka shots , whisky or beer , great local DJ’s and rock’n’roll old-school setting of a dive bar with great little foods and roast beef sandwiches.”  — Balkan Beat Box

A sibling of the roving coffee truck, this chill spot also serves American fare & craft beers.

A funky bar with frequent live music, St. Mazie’s has an outdoor area & a downstairs restaurant with a compact menu.

Gastropub-style small plates, house cocktails & brews in a quaint corner tavern with a tin ceiling.

Low-key hangout & store with a wide selection of bottled, canned, and growler-tap craft beers.

The Carlyle Hotel’s sophisticated, upscale piano bar, adorned with Ludwig Bemelmans’ famed murals.

Trendy nightspot featuring a simple menu of elevated pub grub, late-night DJs & whiskies galore.

Beers & bar bites are on the menu at this popular joint in a landmarked, circa-1817 building.

Popular Williamsburg bar serving cocktails in an upscale setting that recalls old New York.

Laid back haunt featuring a menu of Brazilian-influenced pub fare & drinks in a retro setting.

Airy, old-school joint luring locals with a chill vibe, happy-hour deals, billiards & pinball.

An unassuming subterranean hangout that draws weekend crowds with outdoor seating & a speakeasy vibe.

Compact saloon serving small-batch bourbons and other whiskeys in an old-timey setting.

Rustic watering hole with a traditional Irish vibe down to the Guinness on tap & whiskey drinks.

Trendy sipping spot with 400+ whiskeys (& some beer), a gourmet grilled cheese menu & vintage vibe.

Classic & newly invented craft cocktails served with hand-cut ice in a dark, throwback-style space.

Comfortable, no-frills Irish pub offering billiards, darts, video games & weekly entertainment.

A neighborhood favorite, An Beal Bocht Cafe is an Irish pub committed to the arts. Showcasing music, poetry, comedy, theatre and art exhibits, this is a premier venue to see both Irish and local talent.

Enjoy Czech beer & grilled bratwurst in a huge, family-friendly beer garden full of picnic tables & trees.

A lively, late-night hangout offering draft microbrews, sports television, cocktails & pub grub, Croxley’s is Grand Streets hub for delicious food and a traditional bar experience.

A below-street-level bar, Black & White attracts a trendy crowd with its low-key, candlelit ambiance and DJ soundtrack.

In the heart of SoHo, traditional pub grub, beer & cocktails are served in this classic pub that dates back to 1847.

This funky tavern lures locals with drinks & simple American-Mediterranean dishes for brunch & dinner.

Burgers, oysters & fancy cocktails are the specialties of this compact East Village eatery.

Hip New York-based chain of eateries specializing in simple, locally-sourced meatball dishes, vegetarian favorites, and cocktails.

Beers and bar snacks are offered along with sports on 17 screens at this collegiate watering hole.

When Jesse comes to this laid-back bar he usually orders the Negroni.-Prelow

Matt reveals that they always, “seem to find ourselves at Randolph’s at the end of the night.” This classy joint is situated in the Warwick hotel.-Prelow

An iconic bar on Manhattan’s Lower East Side, with oysters and a leopard-print pool table. Menu and music inspired by the owner’s New Orleans roots.

Recommended by Ro Ransom

“Go for the martinis and infused vodkas, the Russian sing-a-longs from the piano player, the decor, and herring. It’s best to go on a cold, winter’s eve. Order the Filthy Russian, comrade.” — Jeremy & the Harlequins

Down-to-earth watering hole providing classic cocktails & bar bites such as burgers & corn dogs.

Bar & Grill in Neptune, NJ. 

Restored 1820s tavern offering upscale American fare, craft beers on tap & seasonal garden dining.

Riverside bar in Lambertville, New Jersey.

Popular, dimly lit joint offers a wide range of whiskeys, BBQ, bar bites, DJs & jukebox.

Rolon’s Bar has been serving Jersey City since 1965. Built in 1860, the Downtown Historical Site was home to Tony’s Café, Keyhole Bar, and then AVO Bar until 1971 when Chris Rolon moved his bar to its current location at 242 Bay Street.

The original arcade bar in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Informal neighborhood hangout serving standard pub grub, along with BBQ chicken & rib platters.

Eatery/art gallery with a bar scene serves New American dishes such as sliders & vegan ratatouille.

Cozy, upbeat tavern with a wraparound bar & TVs serving an ample menu of bar bites & burgers.

In business since 1933, this pub offers American fare, dozens of beers & a popular brunch buffet.

Creature Comforts Brewing Co. crafts the finest balanced artisanal beers.

Cafe by day selling coffee, pastries & sandwiches, bar by night for beer & cocktails, plus a patio.

Go Bar is a hip spot for late-night dance parties. Bands perform live almost every night, and karaoke is featured on Thursdays.

The Hi-Lo Lounge is a bar and lounge that serves food located on Prince Avenue in Normaltown. Hi-Lo serves three-way chili served Cincinnati style and many other favorites.

Bar and venue in lovely downtown Athens, GA.

Cozy venue that serves up craft cocktails, beer, coffee and more.

Georgia Trend named them one of the top ten bars in the state of Georgia in their 2014 Silver Spoon awards.

Best patio in Athens, GA.

English-inspired pub with a relaxed vibe offering typical bar fare & a variety of beers.

 The Old Pal is a neighborhood bar located in the Normaltown district of Athens, GA.

Snug, funky hangout featuring craft beers, tacos, and an eclectic mix of local & national bands.

Local bar featuring New Orleans-inspired cocktails, live music nights, and a cozy patio.

Upscale hotel and bar in Uptown Dallas, TX.

Lively bar featuring gourmet pizzas, a jukebox, faux fireplace, and classic movies.

Huge bar and live music venue serving up BBQ, burgers, beers. Started by entrepreneur Richard Rawlings, the star of Discovery Channel reality television show Fast N’ Loud. Bands that have performed here include Social Distortion and Mötley Crüe.

Swanky neighborhood bar focusing on house cocktails, small Southern-inspired shareable dishes, and intimate live music performances.

Dive bar with velvet paintings, christmas lights and taxidermy, serving up cold beer, stiff drinks and live music. Try the popular Yoohoo Yeehaw, a “white Russian meets white trash.”

Neighborhood theater showing indie films and midnight cult classics with a full bar.

Two-level bar and live music venue in Deep Ellum featuring local and nationally known bands including Henry Rollins, Train, String Cheese Incident and Drowning Pool, Jack Ingram, Pat Green, The Polyphonic Spree, Tripping Daisy, Vallejo, and many more.

This low-key bar captures a comfortable old-world smoking room vibe, complete with leather couches, chess boards, and classic English literature lining the walls.

Relaxed bar in downtown Orlando serving up beer and whiskey. Attached to two other bars with a shared patio and rooftop. Live music on Monday’s and free popcorn always.

The Matador is the best of both worlds: It’s a
dark dive with plenty of seating, where you can get an adventurous craft
cocktail or just order up your usual drink

The bar of choice for Orlando’s beer lovers. Redlight, Redlight features a rotating selection of 23 drafts, plus 250 bottles including a selection of vintage beers, and an excellent selections of sour beers. The bar regularly hosts beer tastings, classes and dinner events.

Classic dive bar with loud music, stiff drinks and domestic pitchers.

Genial, dark-wood Irish pub offering standard bar bites, pool tables, an arcade & nightly karaoke.

Spacious sports bar with 60 TVs & a wide craft beer selection, plus an ample food menu & a patio.

Tapas outpost that serves everything from prime rib, crab legs, leg of lamb, roast chicken, cured meats, chorizo paella, and much more. The Saturday and Sunday buffet-style brunch includes unlimited mimosas or sangria and packs locals in every weekend.

Hip bar with a jukebox serving absinthe and craft beer that usually has a food truck parked out front. Stop by for one of their live music, DJ or trivia nights.

No-frills fixture for sports on TV (especially Miami Dolphins games), bar bites, pool & pinball.

Dive bar with friendly bartenders and lots of board games that attracts hipsters and all sorts.

Lively pub with ping pong, live music & an outdoor bar area, plus lamb items on the food menu.

Late-night institution with a rocking jukebox that’s been serving cold beer and stiff drinks since 1954. This hole-in-the-wall dive packs locals in on the weekends for its cheap drinks.

Bring your own food or order from local menus at this organic beer taproom with outdoor live music.

An American Burger bar, Graffiti Junktion serves 100% Angus Beef Burgers that are hormone & antibiotic free, with just about any topping you could want. The menu selections range from award-winning Nachos, wings and wraps to scrumptious salads and killer zucchini fries.

Energetic, cocktail spot with live rock music, comedy nights & other special events.

Craft Beer brewery offering tours and tastings.

Local brewery with a relaxed, modern vibe offering housemade craft beers, bar snacks & sandwiches.

Stylish, password-entry speakeasy serving craft cocktails in intimate surrounds with a patio.

Southern farm-to-table kitchen in Winter Park with house-brewed beers. A favored spot among locals for its deliciously creative cocktails, eclectic beers, and mouth-watering eats.

Hole-in-the-wall sandwich spot in the Milk District. Enjoy simple sandwiches made from fresh, local ingredients. A nice selection of meat and veggie options ensures there’s something for everyone. Closed Mondays.

Casual, dog-friendly bar serving craft beer & wine as well as hosting monthly themed art exhibits.

A craft brewery inside an artisan food market with live music and tours available.

Lively, 2-story space with cozy wood booths provides an Irish-pub setting for classic eats & brews.

Laid-back homey spot adorned in vintage pictures serves up bar eats & drinks, plus outdoor seating.

Low key dive bar with rustic decor and a cozy patio. The bar is lined with beer cans and features a rotating selection of craft brews and eight drafts. Swing by Tuesday nights for $2 domestic beers and the daily happy hour which runs until 9 p.m.

Boutique bar featuring specialty cocktails, whiskies and craft beers sourced from small-batch distilleries and breweries. Located on the 2nd floor of the historic Rose Building in downtown Orlando.

Beer garden with a craft-brew focus featuring an ample, pet-friendly patio with communal tables.

Set in a 1927 industrial building, this eatery offers locally sourced dishes & seasonal cocktails.

Live country music is served up in this hip, upbeat, sprawling honky-tonk with a taco truck outside.

A retro-style bar known for its jukebox & 1960s decor, with billiards, skeeball & other games.

Popular concert space with free weekday happy hour shows, a listening room & an intimate atmosphere.

Piano bar with live music, 2 dance floors & a diverse crowd, set in old rail cars & a former depot.

This hip brewpub’s vast craft-beer menu includes a few made on-site, plus food-truck grub outside.

Funky-chic spot for global fusion fare & cocktails in a modern setting with an airy feel.

Chef Paul Qui’s food truck behind Liberty Bar dispensing late-night snacks of Asian fusion fare.

Intimate reservations-only lounge known for its hip speakeasy vibe & old-school cocktail menu.

Strip-mall tavern with year-round holiday decor, an old-school jukebox, cash-only drinks & games.

Laid-back drinking den featuring pool tables, arcade games, a jukebox & vinyl records on the walls.

Known for its small plates & extensive drink menu in a setting that’s upscale for 6th Street.

You’ll find pool, photo booth, darts, foosball, pinball, booze, food and good times at this billiard’s room.

Cozy watering hole known for its global nibbles, dog-friendly patio & recycled wood & stone decor.

A pub menu with all-natural meats, a large beer selection & the signature martini plus a large deck.

Sizable gay bar offering a lodge-like indoor space, outdoor music, drinks, drag shows & more.

Boisterous, spacious gay dance club with theme nights & a weekly late-night drag show, plus a patio.

No-nonsense beer-focused hangout with a jukebox, billiards & a popular back patio.

Hip cafe & nighttime lounge with mismatched furniture serving globally inspired fare & craft drinks.

Laid-back live music venue with an African twist featuring an eclectic lineup & signature cocktails.

Bar in an old-school club space with vintage details, plus original cocktails & housemade pizza.

“It’s like Cheers without sad men sitting between you and the bartender. Many viable ways to get sauced at The Wheel. I can honestly say I’ve had most of the menu.”  — Walker Lukens

Karaoke rules at this basic bar & pool venue, which hosts nightly sessions & national tournaments.

“Weather Up, because of its quaint and elegant back patio, and it’s intimate indoor bar decorated in gem stones and copper. They always have unique cocktails with a bit of a ‘kick’ to them, and the food is glorious.”  —  Shy Beast

“It’s a full espresso bar with 39 rotating taps of craft beer and cider. Some of my friends work there and it’s a frequent hang spot at all hours of the day. Soy Latte for me!”  —  Shy Beast

“My wife and I really like this pub called Hopfields. They have a big selection of craft beers and a cozy atmosphere. Order-wise, I try to switch things up each time, but can’t go wrong with a good IPA.”  —  Austin Basham

This classic honky-tonk draws crowds with cold beer, live music & famous bingo games on Sundays.

Retro bar offering specialty drinks and punches, plus a spacious yard with shaded poolside seating.

Lively LGBT-friendly hangout offering DJ parties, pool, karaoke & daily happy hour.

“Homespun has some great craft cocktails to whet your old whistler. Get an old fashioned. Then order a chicken fried steak that will fill your plate and then some.”  —  Israel Nash

“Best Lone Star in town.”  —  Bee Caves

No-frills live-rock bar also hosting comedy & burlesque shows in relaxed digs with pinball & pool.

Retro arcade & pinball games in a bustling, no-frills basement bar with pub food & a jukebox.

2 underground nightclubs in 1: a "Clockwork Orange"-inspired Milk Bar & the retro Jazz Room.

Multiple rooms, each with different music, make up this renovated 1865 church turned dance hall.

Vintage-style late-night hangout dishing up unique vegetarian- & vegan-friendly eats.

Both a cozy, art-lined basement bar and sunny patio, Meadowlark Bar hosts indie bands & DJs as well as a happy hour.

Popular bar & grill with a scenic outdoor patio serving locavore comfort grub, craft beers, and wines.

Snacks are served dim sum-style at this sleek cocktail lounge for spirit-based drinks, beer, and wine.

High-concept eclectic bar bites & a carefully sourced beer list in an industrial-modern pub setting.

Bi-level shipping container with a variety of vendors (pizza, noodles, and more), plus a rooftop bar.

Prohibition-era speakeasy in a corner bookstore with handcrafted cocktails, small plates, and desserts.

Classic cozy dive bar with skee-ball, pool tables, and happy hour specials.

American food, BBQ, and drinks in a cool converted garage with artful auto-parts fixtures & a patio.

Roomy bar offering pints & pub grub with a traditional Gaelic atmosphere & live music many nights.

Intimate, lively joint offering tastes of their own brews, growlers to go, and food truck options.

Brewpub-style haunt featuring 32 craft beers on tap, sports on TV, and upscale, eclectic American eats.