The best bars and cafés The United States Of America

This is a nice place to drink a beer and relax, with its large windows that let in the light and its designer interior. Many MIT students come here to relax in the evenings after classes and on weekends. In fact, as a nod to the clientele, the menu, written in chalk on a blackboard, is presented in the form of a periodic table! You can nibble on tacos and other chips on the premises, or even opt for a burger.

A cosy Irish pub with a traditional look, colourful stained glass windows and furniture in earthy tones. The establishment has a long bar and a large dining room, so you are quite comfortable even on weekend evenings. There are burgers, fish & chips, seafood, chicken wings and French fries galore, and Guinness for those who like to drink it up! The others can treat themselves to a wide selection of draught beers and ciders. And the students are more than present.

A chic bar in the no less chic and luxurious Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel. A great choice of cocktails and wines to enjoy in this place voted best bar in the city by Boston Common Magazine in 2022. The Oak Bar (whose decor is reminiscent of English officers' clubs in the Orient) is undoubtedly one of the most elegant bars in the city, but it is also an excellent restaurant. One can easily come to dine there while sipping some delicious cocktails perfectly made. The service is neat, and the subdued atmosphere very pleasant.

The place is mostly known for its restaurant, its efficient service and its Sunday brunches, but don't forget the bar, often crowded, very nice to just have a drink or wait for a table. You can take advantage of many promotions, like the oysters at half price on Monday afternoons when you sit at the bar, or the beer and pizza combo for the modest sum of 12 US$. The offers change regularly but they are written on the mirror behind the bar. The atmosphere is elegant and bourgeois, very Back Bay.

In the heart of Midtown, Providence since 2004 replaces the Bar Bat, which was one of the favourite caves of the New Yorkers. This property is full of history. In 1930 a church was established here, then, 40 years later, the legendary Media Sound Studios with a recording studio of it where Hendrix, Aretha Franklin, The Stones and other John Lennon avenue in acoustics. The place is very warm, comfortable armchairs, small glass tables, candles, floor, one has the feeling of being in a large loft away from the world. One of our favourites, for its atmosphere and its history.

This veritable Ali Baba tavern has a thousand treasures. You can spend hours contemplating pianos, trolleys, horses and other inadequate objects attached to the walls and ceiling. If you have a small creux, you will have to dare to enter the belly of a big cardboard bear. In the evening, you often cross a few nostalgic nostalgic of the legendary Easy Rider in this pub, which served as a backdrop to the first scenes of the film.

This bar will delight Harley Davidson bikers and fans. Beer, jukeboxes, and death heads are at the meeting.

Le Pearl is the design bar of Eureka and all Humboldt county. Lighting light, brushed steel and lounge atmosphere for young people who want to "play" it. Good selection of téquilas. Concerts are held there regularly.

Originating in Taiwan in the 1980s, bubble tea - or boba tea - has been gaining in popularity in the Western world since the 2010s. In concrete terms, it's tea with tapioca pearls, made from a starch extracted from the cassava root. The result is a particularly sweet and colorful drink, where these gelatinous beads mingle with the liquid in a rather surprising way; in short, a very Instagrammable beverage. N°1 Boba Tea stands out among the establishments that have made it their specialty.

We come here to see and be seen. The glasses are very expensive and the decor is a little cold. Conclusion: a trendy place for the hors de towners, the people of passage to San Francisco.

The Tonga Room & Hurricane Bar, open since 1945, is the Fairmont Hotel's tiki restaurant and bar. Named after the Tonga Islands of the South Pacific, it has a kitschy La Croisière s'amuse feel. Imagine a desert island atmosphere under coconut palms, with straw huts, strings of colored light bulbs and an indoor pool. Not to mention a cyclone simulation with fake rain and lightning every quarter-hour... Live music every day.

This is the ideal place to take a break in the middle of the afternoon, for the frame and the atmosphere first, but also because the coffee is good.

This is Flagstaff's alternative rock bar. You'll be able to sit in one of the large, stage-facing sofas, where groups of all walks of life and styles occur.

The lively atmosphere enthusiasts and smoky will appreciate.

Classic Irish pub, installed since 2008 in the heart of Houston, the place welcomes beer lovers. The longer the time passes, the more difficult it is to hold a conversation, either on the bottom or on the floor. Plasma screens placed everywhere allow to follow a basketball, football or baseball match. Molly's loves sport. Charming staff and often aware of everything that happens on the night of Houston. A good start to the evening before pushing further. Possibility to order "burgers".

Thursday is reserved for student evenings, which reduces the age required to enter, from 21 to 18 years. The house regularly organises theme evenings. As its name indicates, this trendy bar is first and foremost the preferred place of all those who want to grow the ditty a little further than in their bathroom. Thousands of songs are included in the karaoke repertoire.

The place has nothing to do with Italy, except perhaps some of the transalpine wines proposed on the map. Café Adagio is more and more part of this new scene in the centre of Houston on which artists play live on a daily basis. In the program, the jazz and blues dominate, even if other genres are heard from time to time. Those who would like to avoid paying the entrance price can still come earlier for dinner. In that case, no "cover cover".

Maison Premiere is a bar-restaurant specializing in oysters. Their full menu is served until 10:30pm every day. The bar also offers a selection of cocktails, spirits, wines by the glass and beers. Maison Premiere is renowned for its list of over thirty varieties of oysters, all sourced through direct relationships with producers. Their absinthe list is the largest in the United States, and they offer traditional absinthe service. Maison Premiere has received numerous awards and accolades, including the James Beard Foundation Award for "Outstanding Bar Program" in 2016. Whether sampling fresh oysters or enjoying a cocktail, Maison Premiere is a must for seafood lovers in Brooklyn.

This one-of-a-kind bar is set up like an ultra kitschy mobile home you might see in Florida or Las Vegas. With its old red neon signs, Elvis posters, vintage signs, 1960s music and crazy decor, the Trailer Park Lounge takes us to another place and time. The margarita flows freely (if there are at least four of you and you're in good shape, order a pitcher), the burgers are not divine but they do the trick. For a sunny late afternoon.

Known as the oldest west coast lesbian bar, the hotel organises billiard and karaoke tournaments.

Bar near the water in the hotel Edgewater. The best view on Puget Sound.

Mainly Belgian beers and catering in the heart of Fremont district.

This is the Financial District's hip new cocktail bar, set on the top floor of an Art Deco tower that also houses a gourmet restaurant (Saga). What we like: the surprising 360-degree view from the terrace, and the bar's intimate atmosphere. What we don't like: the price of cocktails and the hefty bill that follows. Reservations are possible, but only if you spend a minimum of US$50 per person. We therefore recommend going without a reservation, preferably at opening time. A great experience.

A cozy bar that's popular for several reasons: its worthwhile happy hour (cocktails, glasses of wine, beers and oysters at reduced prices Tuesday to Friday from 4pm to 6pm), and the fact that you can eat there until closing time. It's a popular spot for New Yorkers to unwind with friends after work.

Bar Goto is a very small Japanese bar whose front on Eldridge Street is barely noticeable. Few people venture there by chance; for example, you often meet regulars who are sitting at the bar, busy talking to the excellent bartender. In addition to the many delicious cocktails, the selection of sake, the two Japanese beers and the few wines, the place is famous for its Japanese food bar, including Okonomi-yaki (a kind of pancakes with eggs and cabbage) and various fermented vegetables. A real New Yorker secret.

A chain of fresh organic detox juices, this franchise operates all around the San Francisco Bay Area and in the city of San Francisco itself. Everything is fresh and prepared on site. You will have the choice between smoothies in all their forms to fill up with vitamins, iced drinks for the strong Californian heat, bowls for the greedy ones and some sweets (sandwiches, waffles, eggs) to nibble. Order takeout and sip your smoothie while walking around the UC Berkeley campus.

The Holiday Club, with its 1960s look, exudes a kitsch atmosphere, right down to the website. For over 20 years, the place has been known for its excellent cocktails. But the main attraction is the themed evenings, which draw people from all over the city. It's karaoke on Wednesday, comedy show on Thursday, 1980s on Friday and 1990s on Saturday night. Plus, they've got a pool table, video games, jukebox and photo booth to immortalize the evening! Holiday Club also serves food.

Renovated in 2006, this warehouse has been transformed into a retro and vintage café offering snacks, pizzas and good beers. A popular spot for students, this little place is ideal for anyone looking for peace and quiet. Roasting classes are occasionally held and the place can be rented out for private events on certain nights. All ingredients are organic and locally grown. There are three other cafes in the chain in the city of Sacramento.

Since 2014, the Sacramento beer bike has been wandering around the Downtown and Midtown districts, depending on the option chosen, and introducing you to the best breweries in Sacramento. An original way to visit the city with friends or by joining a group, and to combine sport and relaxation over a beer or a glass of cider. A guide takes you to one of the two partner breweries and several trendy bars in the city. Participants can pedal together or in turn as they wish.

Located on Eat Street, this Spyhouse Coffee is a warm place, with its wooden tables. Its decor revisits coffee-making through the ages. The place is popular with young, hip and affluent digital nomads. On weekends, families can be seen here, with customers taking a coffee to go while walking their dogs... In addition to a wide choice of coffees, you can also enjoy a home-made Chai tea. Of course, this coolness comes at a price, and you won't be eating here - not even for a hearty breakfast - but the break is pleasant and the muffins are tasty.

This old, untidy-looking street corner bar will deliver its cachet to whoever dares to push open its door. Take a seat in the diner-style banquettes or directly at the bar, where you'll gaze at some beautiful old bottles. The place is cosy and the cocktail bar lives up to its reputation in the neighborhood. Ludlow Liquors has a speakeasy feel to it, but the large, rootsy outdoor terrace and the tags in the bathroom sadly detract from the period postcard charm. Burgers are also available.

This brewery is located in the New Bedford Historic District, as evidenced by the charming cobblestone streets that border it! It is housed in a 1927 building with a pleasant industrial atmosphere. Here you can taste the various beers brewed on site, including Ishm-Ale, a nod to the character in Herman Melville's novel. Every Friday, on the occasion of Firkin Fridays, you can taste the house beer aged in barrels. Also good fish dishes.

Hell's Kitchen is certainly not short of places to go out, far from it, but many of the bars in the neighborhood can be a bit impersonal. At Pocket Bar, it's the opposite: the place is intimate (hence the name!) and is frequented by a clientele of regulars who all know the bartender by his first name. At the end of the evening, the atmosphere is even more relaxed, we sing along to old hits that everyone knows and we make new friends. No cocktail on the menu but the Sharknado Sangria pleases most people!

You've probably already heard of Café Joyeux, since this chain of inclusive, solidarity-based cafés has numerous establishments all over France as well as in other European countries. Founded in 2017 in Rennes by Yann Bucaille Lanrezac, Café Joyeux employs only young people with disabilities, including cognitive impairment and Down's syndrome. The place is true to its name: very cheerful, with yellow predominating. The menu includes pastries, quiches and croque-monsieur.

Jadis is a wine bar with a soft, hushed atmosphere, offering a particularly interesting Happy Hour with wines by the glass and a selection of cocktails for under US$10 (with the exception of the Sprit, which costs US$11). You can even drink kir, a rarity in New York. The Happy Hour menu also includes small nibbles, not very hearty but good. In terms of ambience, it's easy to see that the place, with its cosy candlelit room and leather sofas, is particularly well-suited to romantic rendezvous.

In a well-kept Zen setting, some twenty cats roam freely. All are up for adoption. The café serves Japanese dishes and allows you to see the cats in their own personal space: the cat garden. To keep the felines calm and children safe, access is forbidden to unaccompanied 12-year-olds, and children under eight are only allowed on Wednesdays, between 11am and 8pm. The Koneko Cat Café is a place of tranquillity, lulled to sleep by the purr of cats. Entertainment is also provided, including relaxation sessions.

New York's first cat bar! It's run by Chrisitina Ha and French expatriate Émilie Legrand, both cat lovers. You can enter this zen café just to pet the cats and get some work done. Certain hours are reserved for children under 10 accompanied by an adult. You can enjoy sweet treats from the adjoining patisserie, accompanied by a hot or cold drink. The café also offers yoga sessions and other activities. Cats are adoptable!

Originally from Chicago, Intelligentsia is a concept store that combines organic coffee and fair trade in a very modern design, attracting a rather trendy - even elitist - clientele. Above all, it is one of the first establishments in the Third Wave of Coffee movement: you can drink some of the best coffee in Los Angeles. Moreover, don't forget the pastries and pastries, which you can enjoy on the terrace.

Located behind the Line Hotel, this trendy establishment has the look and feel of a speakeasy... But we won't give away any spoilers- you'll discover the entrance to Break Room 86 for yourself. All you need to know is that the conceptual decor - a wall of vintage TV screens and leather armchairs - gives the place an intimate, retro feel. It's also the temple of music: while bands perform on the small stage, karaoke rooms can be booked. A real favorite!

Born in 1989 from the meeting of the couple Jilla and Shallom Berkman with a Peruvian farmer passionate about coffee, this house now has establishments in all Los Angeles and its surroundings: Beverly Hills, Melrose, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Laguna Beach, Orange... The company owes its expansion to its delicious coffee, since it was the first in the United States to specialize in organic coffee. The place also lends itself very well to a fresh breakfast or a healthy brunch, between its waffles, its eggs and its appetizing paninis.

Built in 1939, this Sunset Boulevard institution evolved from a grocery store to a gay bar and laundromat in the 1960s. In addition to the beauty of the place, with its large wooden counter and comfortable benches, one comes here for its history: declared a Historical and Cultural Monument in 2008, The Black Cat played a considerable role in the advancement of LGBTQI+ rights. After a police raid in January 1967, beating up the patrons, it was here that one of the first peaceful protests of the community was organized, the following February 11.

Avocado toast, crab cake, shrimp ceviche, fried Brussels sprouts, salads, sandwiches, burgers, seafood pasta, desserts ranging from apple strudel to crème brûlée... Despite this extensive menu, it's not necessarily for the food that we recommend The Rooftop Lounge, but for the absolutely breathtaking view from its terrace. This makes it the ideal place to watch the sun go down, with a good cocktail in hand. As the place can quickly become overcrowded, try to book in advance.

Even if this establishment proudly announces that it does not provide Wifi, many regulars or digital nomads can be found working on its tables. It must be said that between its music at the ideal volume, its interesting selection of coffee, its friendly atmosphere and its cosy decoration, Coffee Garden is a place where you want to spend time. The plus: delicious desserts. It's located on 9th & 9th, an intersection that looks like Sunset Junction, in Los Angeles, where several charming lounges follow one another.

A Silver Lake institution since 1959, The Red Lion is the most German of Los Angeles taverns. It's the place to be for young hipsters and German expats alike, where you can feast on sausages and piano music, especially during Oktoberfest. The bar also boasts a Biergarten - a beer garden - ideal for enjoying a selection of Europe's finest beers in the open air. All in all, a great place to spend a lively evening.