The best bars and cafés The United States Of America

Opened in June 2014, Dear Irving has quickly become a must. As with New York's top restaurants, it is advisable to book well in advance to get a seat in this bar. Its four rooms are decorated according to a theme: Marie-Antoinette (ceiling chandeliers and abundant ornaments), Gatsby the Magnificent (1920s style), Abraham Lincoln (velvet sofas) and John Fitzgerald Kennedy (colourful decoration, very 1960s). We come here especially for the huge and inventive cocktail menu.

Do you like beer? Welcome to your kingdom! Here, the house selects handcrafted beers, many of local origin but not only. Great choice of draught, and an even greater choice in the bottle. Moreover, the place offers beer tastings. You will be able to find your account there in a contemporary pub atmosphere a little dark. You can sit around the wooden high tables or along the bar. Possibility of light catering to accompany your mousse: salads, platters of cold meats, sandwiches...

This pub epitomizes the shift Vermont has undergone in recent years. A large, street-fronted room serving home-brewed beers. No less than 8 draught beers, dark, lager, flavored or not, and of course a wide choice of cocktails and wines by the glass. Catering options range from the traditional burger served with excellent fries cooked in duck fat to local cheese served with crackers. All in a pleasant setting, with posters and old beer crates as decoration. Also a restaurant.

This typically American pub offers a wide choice of draught beers and many different kinds of alcohol. It is a friendly place, appreciated by the inhabitants, with screens decorating the walls and broadcasting sports events. On match nights, the atmosphere is rather masculine and very lively. On the menu, there is a wide range of specialties: tacos, quesadillas, nachos with melted cheddar cheese, burgers to make up your own... Not very refined, it's true, but very efficient!

Set on the harbor, Legal Harborside offers three concepts on as many floors. On the second floor, you can eat seafood and oysters on the go, in a relaxed atmosphere; on the second floor, fish and seafood are also honored, but prepared in more elaborate dishes; on the third floor, you can sip a cocktail while enjoying the view from the rooftop, which is accessible all year round. In summer, you can sit on the armchairs in the sun, lulled by the sound of the waves, a glass of punch in your hand...

This large space with an industrial and trendy look attracts students as well as young working people, who come to drink a fresh foam in the middle of the steel tanks. The place could be described as a "community bar", where you can drink homemade beer brewed on site, play board games, take part in philosophical discussions or take part in tastings. There are events almost every evening: rock concerts, classical music, jazz concerts and shows...

Just a few blocks from the Flatiron Building, Vin sur Vingt is the perfect place for those who want to take a well-deserved break over a glass of wine and a plate of cheese or charcuterie, either at the table or in front of the counter. The menu offers about fifty wines by the glass, classified by region: expect some well-known names, but also some great discoveries. As for the dishes, there are tartars (tuna or beef), salads, sandwiches, cassolettes, and a few French classics such as escargots and rillettes.

Would you like to have a drink on board a boat? We're talking about a 1929 lightship that plied the waters of the East Coast for 30 years before dropping anchor on the banks of the Hudson River at Pier 66. The bar and restaurant is actually called Pier 66 Maritime & Grill, but regulars still refer to it as " the Frying Pan". The place is not well known to tourists, but it is still packed on weekends when the weather is good. Order a beer and sit on the deck to enjoy the sunset over New Jersey and Manhattan.

Let Love Inn is one of the best kept secrets in Queens... Don't be fooled by the facade, which doesn't look like much, and push the door of this corner bar: you'll enter another world, especially on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and sometimes Sundays nights, when bands come to perform on the tiny stage, for incredible jam sessions . Sitting at the bar of this bar, chatting with the bartender, you'll feel like you're back in Frank Sinatra's time. Not to be missed if you are staying in Astoria.

This chain created in 1966 by Alfred Peet has more than 200 coffee shops in 9 states. This Dutch immigrant from a family of coffee roasters settled in Berkeley at the age of 35, and set up this small coffee shop with the aim of highlighting his know-how and the quality of the coffee beans. The elder statesman and main inspiration for the giant Starbucks, Peet's Coffee & Tea now offers more than thirty premium coffee and tea products in their stores. Don't miss, behind the marble counter, the small museum of the brand with vintage coffee grinders!

Away from the Strip, The Orleans casino and its Louisiana-inspired French style couldn't do without a lounge named after the famous Bourbon Street. This 140-seat establishment isn't the trendiest bar on the Strip, but it gets the job done. Cocktails range from classic martinis to more exotic concoctions. The establishment regularly hosts live sessions by artists and bands. The bar is also equipped with poker machines.

This bar-restaurant installed in a large space of industrial inspiration is always crowded! It must be said that the beer, in addition to being good, is brewed on the spot. Also on the menu, beers from other breweries, local or not. If you are not sure about all these unknown beers, don't hesitate to ask your waiterwho will be happy to let you taste some of them. It is also possible to eat, the food is correct without being out of the ordinary. In summer, you can enjoy the large shaded terrace.

A friendly and warm café that also serves as a bar. It is located along the main street, Route 1, where most shops and restaurants are located. We like its relaxed atmosphere, its big soft sofa and its brick walls. You can eat cookies, muffins or the very American cream cheese bagels on the go. In the evening, the atmosphere is lively and the inhabitants of Ely meet around a beer or a glass of wine. The place is full of regulars; everyone here knows each other.

Opened in the summer of 2013 in a long room on a street corner (which converts to a terrace in fine weather), Barawine is a trendy place where you can come for an aperitif during the week (happy hour is quite interesting) or to dine in earnest, why not on the large communal table. Large bay windows overlooking the street, frequent DJ sessions and a breathtaking wine and cocktail list are sure to delight. On the solid side, tuna tartare, salade niçoise and onion soup are just some of the dishes on offer.

This tiny speakeasy is run by Sam Ross and Michael McIlroy, both long-time mixologists. You knock on the door, a hostess directs you to a free table, then the bartenders come in: tell them what you're in the mood for, they'll know what to concoct. Everything is good, so it's hard to be disappointed. We like the muffled atmosphere and the very successful 1930's atmosphere. There is no reservation, you have to try your luck, and you should know that New Yorkers start lining up even before the opening.

There are few chances for visitors to eat at Rao's: the ten or so tables in this traditional Italian restaurant run by the Rao family (who arrived in the city in 1896) are reserved all year round. The place is considered one of the most difficult places to get a table in New York! So we come here to get an idea of what a real Italian-American canteen looks like, which has crossed the century. Go there, you won't be disappointed. And maybe you'll get a seat at the bar... if the boss is in the mood.

An Irish pub that looks like an Irish pub , except that the second floor (The Parlor) is home to one of the world's finest cocktail bars... Winner of numerous awards, the place is impressive, at least as impressive as the bartenders in red tuxedos juggling some fifty bottles without the slightest distinctive sign. You can choose one of the inventive cocktails on the menu or opt for the unknown, guided by the master mixologist in charge. A word of advice: ask to be placed in the Parlor.

A bar that seduce lovers of foam: The beers served here are mostly artisanal and come from local breweries located in Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth or Two Ières. A total of 20 types of beers are proposed here and half changes regularly. Cocktails are correct and generous plates. The game nights, the atmosphere is at the party because the stadium CHS Field, where the city baseball team plays, is on a street from there. In summer, the rooftop is very nice.

A brewery that offers a wide variety of craft beers, in a menu that changes according to the seasons. The place, with a fireplace and a long wooden bar, is warm and the atmosphere could not be friendlier. Beer tastings and a guided tour of the brewery are available on site (must be booked in advance on the website). Voyageur Brewing Company is located in the center of Grand Marais, so you can walk to the brewery and don't need to take the car after the tasting!

A true institution, The Aviary is known as one of the best bars in the world. Creativity is the key word here, and the result is always harmonious. The list of cocktails is impressive and if their names don't ring a bell, since they are specialities of the house, you can trust the bartender to cook you the drink of your dreams. If you wish, you can be guided through a tasting of three cocktails, from the lightest to the most intense. An establishment that deserves its reputation.

This is the latest establishment of successful chef Stephanie Izard, also in charge of Little Goat two blocks away. This restaurant, with its large bar and lounge area, is an excellent place to enjoy delicious Asian-inspired cocktails and highly successful Chinese specialities. Dim sum are particularly tasty and are perfect for a shared snack. The decoration gives the impression of being in a Chinese restaurant that is both chic and authentic. A glamorous address.

A superb brasserie, where you can enjoy beer made on the premises, either indoors or on the wooden tables in the courtyard, under the trees. The converted former warehouse boasts high ceilings, which are the real attraction of the place, and which have made it possible to install a mezzanine, from which you can enjoy a cold draught with a view of Mission's youth. What's more, the burgers and fish & chips are more than decent for a pub! Perfect for an early evening in Mission, we highly recommend it.

This bar oscillates between dive bar and lounge, for its elegant and trendy decoration. Look up to the two rifles and the stuffed pheasant that taunts them... More atmosphere on weeknights than on weekends - Franciscans go out in livelier neighborhoods. Ideal for an aperitif. You can enjoy the very authentic juke-box, or the screens available for sports fans - well, they are not really necessary, but you have to deal with them as everywhere.

The Saks Fifth Avenue store hides a secret... On the eighth floor is an intimate bar designed by Philippe Starck. The place looks like an ultra-classy mountain chalet, with a rather original decoration. On sunny days, the terrace offers a unique view of Rockefeller, Fifth Avenue and the Empire State Building. The Chalet is part of the restaurant L'Avenue, located one floor above. It is the new trendy place, go there for the atmosphere and for the celebrity sightings. Kim Kardashian, Mariah Carey and Jimmy Fallon are regulars.

The place is coffee in the day and bar in the evening. Garden District Coffee is essentially a local address, boasting its pastries, its successful latte, and live live concerts in the evening. In addition to the room, a small outdoor courtyard makes it possible to enjoy the louisiana sweetness while capturing wifi!

THE trendiest bar in Williamsburg. This is where the hipsters from all over New York meet. So to go unnoticed and mix with the population, take out your most vintage T-shirt, your slim jeans, and your sunglasses. On Fridays and Saturdays evenings, the bar turns into a nightclub with the arrival of DJs. In the garden, you will find a van that sells tacos. Ideal to accompany your beer! Brooklynites know Union Pool well for its reputation as a singles bar. It seems that we go in alone, but we go back together...

Well known to the residents of the area, The Brooklyn Icehouse is a bar with a very relaxed atmosphere. It is not uncommon to see parents coming with their children. As for the decoration, it reproduces that of the saloons found in New York in the 19th century. The menu includes more than 70 beers (!), sorted by country, as well as many whiskies. And for those who don't want to drink on an empty stomach, enjoy one of the many barbecue pork sandwiches! In summer, you can enjoy the beer garden with its wooden benches and tables.

A friendly Scottish bar with beer, Celtic music, board games and a table tennis table. Be careful, generally, the competition rages between pongists, amateurs abstain! Every Monday evening, from 8:30 pm, groups come to play Celtic music. The bar is narrow and quickly crowded, you have to like the friendly atmosphere! Fortunately, you can get some fresh air in the pleasant garden, which has wooden benches. It can be enjoyed all year round, as it is heated and covered in winter.

An Italian restaurant that is also home to one of Monterey's liveliest nightlife spots. Six days a week, the music is in full swing: in jazz mode with a drink at the bar or dinner, or on the dance floor on Fridays and Saturdays. On the menu, pasta dishes are the highlight of the restaurant. You will also find seafood, meats, salads and sandwiches of all kinds. Nice and warm atmosphere. Happy hour with nice discounts on cocktails and on the Italian antipasti, very tempting.

How can you resist the breathtaking view from this bar? With its large jetty on stilts, which serves as a terrace even though there are no tables there, it feels a bit like having your feet in the water... which is not at all unpleasant! Even the interior is worth it: we love its long room, lit by bay windows. The sofas give the establishment a slightly vintage look. And of course, we love its extensive cocktail list and martinis. Good to know: The Harbor Lounge doesn't serve food.

This is an excellent cocktail bar with a sea view, whose terrace overlooks the water. Some of the high seats face the ocean, and nothing else. You could spend the night there, the atmosphere is so intoxicating - cocktails also help a lot. The menu offers a wide variety of cocktails, from classic mojitos (with coconut, watermelon or pomegranate) to exotic strawberry margaritas, not to mention a wide selection of martinis (try the elderberry martini!). One of P-Town's flagship addresses.

The Solas Irish Pub is attached to the beautiful Lenox Hotel. The setting and decoration are a little more refined than in an average Irish pub, and the clientele is therefore younger and trendy, but the principle remains the same: people come here mainly to drink a Guinness, comfortably seated on the leather benches. If the weather is nice, you can sit on the few tables of its small terrace, installed under the pretty façade. The food is not always perfect, so concentrate on the atmosphere and the beer!

A rather common local pub, whose service is not always ideal. Yet the place is often full, which is certainly due to the fact that Beacon Hill doesn't have many bar options. There's a nice selection of draught beers. The place has everything of a classic dive bar, with its long beer-soaked bar and wooden booths. If you happen to be in the area and are looking for a place to stop for a froth, stop here, but don't make a detour to this bar.

This company brings together a brewery, a vineyard and a distillery. You can take a tour of each of the production units, but you can also simply sit in the pub and taste their local production. We advise you the beers, more than the wine... Some days there is live music, check the website for events that take place during your visit. Cisco Brewers is a bit off-centre, you have to drive about ten minutes west along Hummock Pond Road to get there.

It's one of the nicest pubs in Oak Bluffs and even on the island. This craft brewery serves a wide range of local beers, which vary with the seasons. Try the pumpkin beer for Thanksgiving, it's not sure you'll find it good, but it's an original idea! The service is welcoming and the atmosphere is warm, especially in the evening - you can't hear yourself tasting your pint. The menu features classic dishes, pulled pork sandwich, coleslaw and other burgers.

A brand new restaurant that makes a lot of noise, which we recommend above all for its inventive, varied and delicious cocktails. All you have to do is sit along the magnificent circular bar to enjoy it. You can order food, but the dishes, which are quite good, are a little expensive. A place is very nice for a drink, in a corner where there wasn't much until recently. The installation of Legacy Records here is further proof that Hudson Yards is on the way to becoming a moving neighbourhood.

This is the Four Seasons Hotel bar. Luxurious, with dark and warm wood, with a beautiful view of Alexander Calder's Swann Memorial Fountain. Their specialty: martini, cocktails based on vermouth. Great selection of cognacs and whiskies. Gourmet magazine selected it in its selection of the best bars in the world.

This is what the Americans call a dive bar, a neighbourhood bar with a relaxed atmosphere, where pretension is not in order. To some, The Ritz is the last real bar on Martha's Vineyard. For over 75 years now, its regulars have been gathering around its wooden bar and drinking a fresh foam while chatting with the bartender. The decoration is a bit retro without being worked on, as can be seen from the magazine pages cut out and simply glued to the wall. We come here to drink a beer while listening to the blues live.

A former tobacco warehouse in downtown Lancaster. You can drink a good beer and dine (meat, salads, sandwiches).

Provincetown doesn't only have trendy cocktail bars: the city also has its own dive bar, and the atmosphere is as relaxed as one can imagine! The Old Colony Tap is a popular bar where gay and straight customers mix happily. We like its marine atmosphere, with its buoys as decoration, and its tavern-like look, with its large used wooden tables that smell like beer. Besides, what we drink in this bar is mostly pints. The maritime tradition of P-Town can be found here in its most festive aspect.

An Irish pub, typical of the area, with its share of students who come to toast to exams. We like the authentic side of the place, which relies on its atmosphere and its large selection of beers, which includes some specialties from Massachusetts. The atmosphere heats up as you move through the evening, as it does in any Irish pub. Beware, it's noisy and crowded. Activities are organized every night, from concerts to pub quizzes (Geeks who drink), perfect for making new friends. A lively atmosphere is guaranteed!