Sip frosty pints and nosh on slightly elevated takes on bar food classics while you're surrounded by imagery of your parents' favorite sports heroes from the early 1980s at this East Nashville neighborhood joint. Depending on the time of day, specials include beer and shot or beer, shot and burger combos.

"Half bar, half restaurant, all good times" is the motto at Bastion, where an experience is sure to be had, whether you opt for the full tasting menu (which is only available by reservation) or are just heading to the Big Bar for drinks. And even though the restaurant menu isn't available in the bar, you can order nachos there–surely a delicious alternative.

Inspired by the all day cafes that are popular in Australia, Hearts is especially great for breakfast dining. Go with a date or a friend and split the steak and eggs and whipped ricotta toast, have a coconut rum spiked coffee (or three), leave utterly happy.

Cafe Roze is an East Nashville all day cafe so committed to the cause that they even offer an "in-between" menu for diners who join during their lunch to dinner turnover. For breakfast, the stout waffles and the Roze bowl with a tumeric egg are standouts.

Pearl Diver took an oath to travel the world "in search of exotic flavors and authentic recipes" in order to create a truly continental menu full of delights like Hawaiian meatballs and Cuban sammies. They also make truly incredible cocktails–the Yum Yum (rum, coconut milk, lemongrass, basil, chili pepper and lime) pairs beautifully with most things on the menu, especially the chicken wings and the tacos.

Promising exactly what its name entails, Good Times is a cocktail bar designed for fun and festivities. The food menu is limited but is homey and delicious, and includes a rotating burger of the month, while the more robust drink menu is divided into categories like "tinis," "tikis" and "shooters."

Golden Pony is one of those beautiful, alluring places where everything hits all the rights notes: decor, drinks, food, service, ambience. And if things couldn't get better, they also recently expanded to brunch–the potato chip frittata is divine.

Perched atop the Graduate hotel is White Limozeen, an "over-the-top rooftop experience." Wildly popular, reservations are not just recommended, they're required–and typically available no less than 14 days in advance.

Housed in an old dry cleaning boiler room you'll find Old Glory, a popular cocktail bar that also host loads of cool events, from resident DJ sets to drag shows to live jazz nights. Their inventive cocktail menu includes drinks like Es Maíz Dos, which blends tequila with corn liqueur with coconut cream and is served with a small roasted corn cob.

Inside an exquisitely designed space inspired by its location in the historic Cummins Station building, which was at one point the largest reinforced concrete industrial warehouse in the world, lives Pullman Standard. In addition to stunning interiors, the hip cocktail bar also offers some of the best small plates in Nashville.

If you come to this circus-themed bar for some of the most creative and fun cocktails in Houston, you'll find yourself hanging around for a ton of fun extras like spinning a wheel for prizes, a plinko game and even a magician!

Located along the Hudson River Greenway, Baylander brings serious summer fun to West Harlem. The 4,000 square foot floating bar is open from late April through the fall. Go for the epic happy hour (everything is $9!), stay for the sunset.

A live music lounge bringing a Jazz Age vibe to the Upper West Side. The food menu is giving legit restaurant, too, with something for everyone, from a roasted beet salad to a double cut bacon steak.

Jupiter Disco is a "science fiction inspired" cocktail bar based in Bushwick. The vibes are strong here–the drinks menu is organized by a fun flavor profile categorization, the crowd is diverse, and vinyl DJ sets are a common occurence.

This new pet friendly Williamsburg hotel adds a modern, stylish aesthetic to the neighborhood's ever growing mix of hip lodging. Food and drink options include Bar Bedford, an all day cafe that morphs into a cocktail bar come day's end, rooftop bar Lillistar, Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurant Mesiba, and ultra cool lounge Jolene Sound Room.

With its glowing neon green signage and retro brass and leather interiors, Mister Paradise feels like a bit like a California beach lounge from the 1970s. There's absolutely nothing old fashioned about the offerings here, though, which are inventive and playfully presented, like the Southern fried chicken, which is served alongside two tiny bear-shaped jars of honey.

This is an immersive, one-of-a-kind experience that brings visitors to new heights, literally, as they gaze over NYC via glass-bottomed ledges 1,100 feet above Madison Avenue. Expect to spend 30-45 minutes with the experience

An extension of the original Café Dante, this Hudson Street outpost includes many of the same touches as its MacDougal Street predecessor, including a daily $10 aperitivo menu (here its based around martinis, though). Like its neighbor to the east, food here is delicious and decadent Italian fare. This location also offers bottled cocktails for take away.

This legendary West Village mainstay dates to 1915. Whether you're there for brunch or cocktails (or both), you're sure to leave satisfied, thanks to decadent and well executed selections like prosciutto and poached eggs and a cold pressed bloody Mary. They also have a $10 "Negroni sessions" menu on offer from 3-5 P.M. daily.

Dating back to New Year's Eve 2006, this famed East Village cocktail bar has since expanded beyond its modest original stomping grounds to locations in LA, Denver and Washington, DC. There's something special about the original locale though, which operates on a first-come, first-served basis (no reservations) and still boasts long waits even on weekdays.

Bonnie's is a Cantonese restaurant located in Williamsburg that offers unique takes on the east-meets-west cuisine that can only be found in NYC. Think: yauh ja gwai panzanella, a Chinese-Italian inspired bread salad, and fuyu cacio e pepe mein, a Cantonese twist on the classic cheese-and-pepper pasta dish.

This cigar bar with beats, bites and bevs is one of the most unique places in the Bay. The drinks list is extensive and diverse, and the food, which is Latin inspired, is tasty and filling. On the weekends, you can listen to live salsa music (they also offer salsa lessons!).

A cocktail bar inspired by the "free-spirited, funkier times" of the 1960s, The Beehive is definitely one of the coolest spots in the Mission (an area full of stiff competition!). The menu is made up of unique takes on continental pub food, like the banh mi style French fries and the fried chicken bites served with sriracha aoili.

A hip and spacious restaurant with a locavore-focused menu, Oakland's Viridian serves up inventive takes on Asian American fare. They don't take resies and the menu is ever-changing, giving us all the more reason to stop in early and often.

Bringing one of the most excellent NorCal happy hours to Oakland (available 7 days a week/$1 off most items), Low Bar is doing the exact opposite of what it's name entails–the bar is HIGH here y'all! They're open for dinner nightly and brunch for the weekends, too.

Inspired by "night markets around the world," Kona's is a cocktail bar that brings the tropics to the Bay Area. The menu changes seasonally and includes large format drinks meant to be shared.

This sleek gastropub offers modern takes on classic continental American specialties, like a twice baked potato with miso butter and the duck confit huevos rancheros. The cocktail list is thoughtful and complex, including the Mai o Mai, which blends rum and curaçao with nutty, coffee and creamy flavors.

Trick Dog is a spacious outpost that serves as a energetic cocktail bar on the ground floor, and a hip and inviting restaurant on the upper level. The food menu is made up of elevated pub fare like burgers (including a vegetarian option) and chicken sandos, while the drinks are categorized by type (low ABV, shots, highball, etc).

Wildhawk is a "Bohemian martini bar" right in the middle of the Mission District. The menu is divided between house favorites and martinis, including the "My Martini program," which focuses on a monthly special martini. There's also a cocktail making class program in the works.

Equal parts bar and restaurant, Lost Resort brings a comfortable and communal vibe to the edges of the Mission District. Open for dinner during the week and brunch on the weekends, whatever meal you opt for here is spectacular.

This beautifully decorated Financial District favorite is the place to go for a cocktail, a quick bite or a meal. Their cuisines all have their roots, if you will, in Northern California and their bar offerings are as sophisticated and upscale as the place itself.

This Tuscan-inspired grill, whose name translates to "let's go," is cozy and welcoming, with a traditional decor that will remind you of an old-school, family-owned Italian spot. Be sure to check out their daily specials, which are typically the best offerings on the menu at any given time – the rainbow trout, served with a Meyer lemon sauce and truffle mashed potatoes, is earthy and decadent.

Fitzgerald's serves up some of the best seafood the Gulf Coast has to offer in a comfortable yet elegant setting. If you're with a group, go for the seafood tower (which includes oysters, shrimp, ahi tuna, shrimp, crawfish and ceviche) and half a dozen of each of the chargrilled oyster preparations. They also offer wines in both splits and magnums – perfect for groups of all sizes and temperments!

Backyard FW prides itself on being "a pup-friendly indoor/outdoor adult amusement bar and grill." Look for their daily specials, like "throw 'em back Thursday," which includes $5 shots, all day happy hour and a $10 burger & beer combo, and "bad & boozy Fridays," where select drinks are $5 and platters are 50% off until 10 P.M.

At Spider Murphy's, you'll find something for everyone: martini Thursdays ($6 martinis all night), 1/2 priced cocktails every Wednesday, and 1/2 priced appetizers during their weekday happy hour. They're quite popular so expect a crowd on the weekend.

Old Monk has been serving up beers and bites in the Lower Greenville area for 25 years. The beloved neighborhood bar is especially known for their well balanced cocktails and burgers – but don't sleep on their soups, stews and chowders, which are simple in presentation but delicious and complex in flavor.

The Skellig is no frills yet loads of fun, and the food and drinks are tasty. Not only that, but the service is friendly and attentive, and their entire house cocktail list is only $7 during their weekday happy hour.

This small chain new American gastropub has made itself at home in four locations around Dallas. Its Preston Hollow locale is a perfect place for meet ups between friends and lovers on opposite sides of 75.

This small chain new American gastropub has made itself at home in four locations around Dallas. Thirsty Lion Euless is the ideal stop on your way in or out of DFW.

This small chain new American gastropub has made itself at home in four locations around Dallas. The Music Factory location, which is up in northwest Dallas, hosts high ceilings and beautiful fixtures.

This small chain new American gastropub has made itself at home in four locations around Dallas. Way up west of Plano, lives The Colony location. It's a perfect place to mark your return to civilization after a long weekend of camping and outdoorsy shenanigans at Lake Lewisville.

Using locally sourced and sustainable ingredients, The Sylvester brings cutting-edge cocktails to midtown. The drinks menu aside, thanks to its culturally-influenced sounds and nostalgic ambiance, locals can come to pay homage to their city, old and new. Drinks, dancing, music, and Abuela’s furniture—what’s more Miami than that?

If you want to be served up unpretentious mixology centered on flavor and local craft brews, RedBar will feel like home. Catch up over a classic board game and indulge in the lounge environment as retro beats spin you back to a place you love best. As the neon sign on the wall says, "you are exactly where you need to be."

The history of Cerveceria La Tropical is as rich as the drinks: Cuba's oldest brewery is now one of Miami's youngest. Over a century in the making, and inspired by the tropics, it set up shop in Wynwood in 2020 and has been serving up tropical takes on beer in a lush botanical garden setting ever since.

Sophisticated yet cozy, Blackbird Ordinary is a go-to spot for live music, thanks to its indoor-outdoor design. Performances—from both popular bands and DJs—kick off under the stars every Friday during happy hour until late.

Grab a seat at a picnic-style table and indulge in a gourmet stone oven pizza at Bottled Blonde, located in the heart of Miami's art hub. Just be sure to top off your pie with a pint: This part-pizzeria part-German bier garden serves more than 40 local and craft beers.

Joia Beach has created a special atmosphere with weekly events and an inspired waterfront dining experience. Come for the amazing food, but you'll definitely stay for the Instagrammable moments (of which there are many). And did we mention there's often a DJ? This is a can't-miss beachfront spot that you, well, cannot miss!

The restaurant scene at The Miami Beach EDITION has something for every vibe. The Matador Room features a supper club atmosphere, Market offers a food hall setup (complete with a bloulangerie and salumeria!) and Tropicale is the perfect option when you want to dine al fresco. Just don't forget to visit Basement, a four-lane bowling alley with a fully stocked bar.

Looking for an upscale lounge in the heart of Wynwood? Look no futher than Racket, a modern indusdtrial space that is known for its tiki-inspired rum and tequila bar. It's not just a proper nightlife experience—you're welcome to order up a neighborhood beer for a daytime drink!

This South End Italian spot serves up fresh pasta and wood-fired pizzas in a modern, cozy setting. And if you find yourself craving their dishes at home, you're in luck–several of their pastas and sauces are available at retail.

The Ritz Carlton is an iconic destination in one of South Beach's most legendary neighborhoods. Pop by Lapidus Bar for specialty cocktails before sitting down to Fuego Y Mar's Mediterranean-inspired flavors.

Committee is a Greek-style restaurant and cocktail bar comfortably positioned at South Boston's Waterfront. Their cocktails are cool and inventive–like the CornHub, which is made with tequila and "elote whip."

This converted brownstone brings an historic yet trendy energy to Central Square. The extended stay-style hotel is membership-based, making in for a built-in community at every location; here, you'll also find yourself surrounded by the Ivy League students and faculty who visit the onsite restaurant and rooftop bar, too, making for loads of interesting opportunities for conversation.

A homey, colonial era throwback—it actually dates to 1745—this tavern lives right on the border between Rhode Island and Massachusestts. The family-owned restaurant specializes in steak and seafood, and is especially well-known for its annual month-long Lobsterfest event featuring steamed and stuffed whole lobsters, lobster rolls and tacos and more.

This classic white tablecloth dining room serves up some of Worcester's best traditional Italian fare, from chicken Milanese to shrimp risotto. The wine menu is extensive and diverse. Designed for celebration, Nuovo is fantastic for large group events.

This is the official restaurant of the Boston Bruins, about as classic an American sports bar as it gets. Can't miss dishes include the buffalo chicken dip, Banners sliders and waffle sundae.

A seasonal floating tiki bar specializing in rum tipples and casual American fare from late spring through early fall. On a hot night, grab a watermelon Salty Seagull (or two) and dance the night away to live music (played seven days a week).

You'll be twirling your napkin and shouting "opa!" the moment you arrive at this waterfront Greek restaurant. Embracing the spirit of the Greek islands, Kiki on The River is heralded for its hospitality and its succulent dinner menu. When you visit on weekends, Mykonos comes to Miami with a live DJ featuring a festive soundtrack.

This festive gastropub makes cold winter nights feel downright cozy, and makes one long for Christmas on hot summer days. Their craft cocktails are delightful—go with a group and share one of the large format options.

An all-American sports bar near Fenway Park great for buckets of beer and smash burgers. Fantastic patio for watching games outside on good weather days.

A rustic-meets-modern bistro near the Boston waterfront serving continental American dishes for lunch and dinner–think bang bang cauliflower, oysters Rockefeller and chicken & waffles. Great for families, celebrations and casual brunches alike.

This enormous beer hall is inspired by the traditional European counterparts that preceded it: spacious, homey and filled with large communal tables that encourage mingling amongst strangers and friends alike. There are dozens of beers on tap and the food menu, which includes everything from pretzels and poutine, is a delicious mash up of the best pub foods from around the world.

At this hip and spacious Mexican-Korean fusion restaurant in the lower Queen Anne area you'll find one of Seattle's best brunches. Groups usually opt for the mimosa tower; other menu highlights include the Fruity Pebbles French toast and the chicken 'n waffles.

This homey and modern sports bar serves up new American classics like wings and tacos in the Fremont area. The cocktail menu is straightforward and well-executed; don't expect anything flashy but they do add their twists to staples like old fashioneds and margaritas and they do them very well.

The Lime is a live music venue in Kirkland that blasts all sorts of tunes–from Johnny Cash tribute bands to pop covers from the 1980s. Their food and drink menu is surprisingly extensive, especially considering dining isn't their primary appeal–they even have a weekend brunch that starts at 9 A.M!

Like all of its counterparts around the world, the W Hotel Seattle is a hip and og-friendly place to lay your head. This location is all home to fast casual cafe TRACE Market and W Living Room, a cool lounge offering cocktails and bar bites.

When you think of an extra luxe hotel, the Four Seasons is likely the first place to come to mind. The Seattle outpost of the beloved 5-star brand is particularly known for its rooftop pool views of Elliott Bay (especially at sunset).

Attic Alehouse is a neighborhood bar that brings one of Seattle's best draft beer selections to Madison Park. The food menu, while modest and made up of simple bar food classics like nachos and burgers, is equally impressive, with all of it being made from scratch, in-house.

JP's is a casual sports bar that leaves a big impression. They're especially popular during happy hour, when every offering is less than $10 and all drinks are $1 off.

This sleek and inviting downtown restaurant offers Seattle some of its most inventive yet authentic Indian food–think Tandoori pineapple burrata and "supreme" butter chicken. The cocktail list, too, is fun and thoughtful, with pairings in mind. Go for the Streets of Bengal (basically a rum-spiked mango lassi) with the aforementioned butter chicken.

Forum prides itself on being an environmentally conscious "social house" for communities of all kinds to gather. In addition to food and drinks, there's also a golf simulator and a nightclub onsite.

Drop in to Drop Kick, a cocktail bar and kitchen offering elevated yet approachable new American cusine and craft drinks. From hearty cheeseburgers to tuna tostadas, you won't leave hungry.

If you're hankering for a backyard shindig in the heart of the city, head on upstairs at Caroline's, where happy isn't limited to a single hour. With a Koozied beer in one hand and a brisket taco in another, you'll have to make some tough choices about what to set down when you're up for a game of giant Jenga, Foosball or, of course, corn hole.

The restaurant, located oon the second floor of the historic downtown Austin building that origianlly was the 1905 home to the Swift's Premium Food Co., offers an escape from the bustling city streets below. Best enjoyed among friends, Swift's Attic's ever-changing menu is filled with shareable plates.

Half Step is a low-key cocktail bar featuring dark wood booths and modern takes on classic recipes. Although the menu isn't extensive, the craft cocktails are made to perfection.

This semi-secret bar, located in a small room down a flight of stairs, is one of the few speakeasies in town that offers a happy hour. There are no reservations accepted, so plan accordingly!

Located right on Music Lane, it is only fitting that Equipment Room is a listening bar that serves cocktails and snacks while also playing records. The South Austin hi-fi bar's cocktail menu appropriately has two sections: A Sides (classics) and B Sides (inventive drinks concocted in-house).

This family-owned and operated bar has some of the best selections of craft beer in all of Texas, not to mention tasty seasonal cocktails, cheap happy hour deals, and rotating food trucks. If a sports night is what you're after, you'll also appreciate watching the game on Houston's biggest outdoor TV!

There are many chef's tables but there's only one Chef's Table. In fact, Chef Paul Friedman never went to culinary school and credits his restaurant's unique dishes to his own one-of-a-kind journey. The Chef's Table serves food inspired by dishes Friedman grew up eating in South Africa as well as those he came across on his travels around the globe, from jerk snapper and chiken Florentine to Vlees Pastei.

The name of Gristworkz Brewery pays homage to the grinding of malt and cereal into grist in the brewing process as well as Houstonian's daily grind. The taproom doesn't just serve beers—it has an expanded cocktail menu as well.

A decidedly cozy, modern bar, Better Luck Tomorrow offers up inventive cocktails and elevated comfort food. With both indoor and outdoor seats, it's got rain-or-shine energy, despite its tongue-in-cheek name!

If you are looking for good vibes only, you'll find plenty of them at 93 'Til. The laid-back restaurant has warm decor, refined homestyle fare and mouth-watering cocktails. Oh, and they've got a solid collection of vinyl records, too.

The Ready Room is deeply connected to the city it resides in. Each cocktail on the menu shares a connection to Houston's rich history and to its specific ward—for the Sixth Ward, the Jungle Bird drink includes black rum, Campari, lime, and pineapple.

A chic, elegant wine bar nestled in a historic theater, Clarkwood enforces a dress code and makes sure your efforts are well worth it with its vibrant cocktail list. The house-curated shots are not to be missed, and if you need to soak things up, the charcuterie board is a crowd-pleaser.

No past, no future. That mantra is a simple way of saying that at Permission Whiskey & Service Co., it's all about living in the moment—and living a whole life between the night's first drop of liquor to its last. This bar invites visitors to stay full and stay foolish.

This slick bar and grill is Lakeview's hot spot for sports and entertainment, as well as a lengthy burger selection. You won't regret ordering the Bourbon Bacon Burger or the old-school Diner Burger topped with American cheese and Thousand Island dressing.

The Ritz Carlton is where you go for fine dining in downtown Chicago, and Torali Bar is where you go for fine drinking. The elegant lounge features authentic Italian spirits and crafted cocktails along with an extensive beer and wine list.

Known as Chicago's liveliest Irish bar, the Kerryman is a little piece of Ireland drenched in history. In fact, this location became home to one of the original punk clubs and was considered to be the zenith of the Chicago punk movement.

On a vibrant corner of the Loop, The Dearborn has become a coveted place for a working lunch, pre-theater drinks, or a celebratory dinner. Guests keep returning thanks to the restaurant's from-scratch approach to cooking, not to mention its traditional aesthetic—the murals and leather booths are inspired by Chicago's past.

This new fast casual concept in Lincoln Park features the citiy's best burgers, signature milkshakes, and refreshing beverages. Centre Street Kitchen is family-friendly and a perfect place to celebrate birthdays and other special events.

The Godfrey Hotel's I|O Rooftop Lounge is a must-visit for tourists and locals alike. At the epicenter of River North, this roofscape provides uninterrupted views of the southern Chicago skyline. If you hit the bar at golden hour, you'll get to toast with a brilliant backdrop of the city radiating to life.

The Bellevue is all about the finer things in life. An elevated bar and restaurant with a menu of both timeless classics and fresh takes, it's the ultimate place for everyday indulgence. So, drop in for a drink or, if you're feeling luxurious, make a day of it.

Located in the heart of the Gold Coast neighborhood, it's a sceney gathering place to sip, snack and socialize. Gold Coast Social is one of the city's most popular brunch locations—thanks to its flavorful Southern-inspired menu—and the premier venue for happy hour.

A barber shop by day and a cocktail lounge by nigiht, Blind Barber serves up some of the best cuts, cocktails, and food in the Fulton Market neighborhood. But you have to know what you are looking for: To get access to the "backroom" and its leather sofas and deep pine walls, customers will have to enter through an unmarked door.

Did you know Rizzo's is exactly 443 feet from Wrigley Field? That's right: If you're looking to pay your respects to the Friendly Confines, this bar offers a perfect view. It also has unique history of its own, dating back to 1946 when Italian immigrants brought their family recipes to Chicago.

If you're looking for a spot that fantastically tows the line between chill sports bar and fun party place, Backyard is it. They also host regular events from karaoke and trivia nights to bottomless brunches.

The Pacific Beach Ale House is a microbrewery and restaurant offering tasty classic pub fare and expansive sea views sure to impress locals and visitors alike. On weekend game days, buckets, pitchers and shots are all offered at reduced prices.

This Pacific Beach restaurant and bar has it all: booze, brunch, and seafood (the Seafood Bloody Mary is a perfect amalgamation of the three), all alongside stunning ocean views. Go with a group and get one of the "fish bowl" large format cocktails.

Quartyard is a unique event space that utilizes reconfigured shipping containers to create an urban park. The food menu includes Mexican favortes, pub food classics and grain bowls.

JT's is a local favorite for beer, karaoke and good vibes. Pub grub includes loads of fried delights and wing seasonings galore. Espresso martinis are served up alongside every football Sunday.