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A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars
Bear Tooth Grill is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

1. Bear Tooth Grill

9.0
1230 W 27th Ave, Anchorage, AK
Lounge · Downtown Spenard · 44 tips and reviews

Hemera B.Hemera Beretta: Great selection of margaritas, loved the cool cinema and tasty grill!

Parkside Café is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

2. Parkside Café

9.4
4036 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL
Bar · Forest Park · 18 tips and reviews

Ross C.Ross Collier: I love getting a local brew here. It's pet friendly. And the food it's my favorite.

Capital Bar & Grill is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

3. Capital Bar & Grill

8.4
111 W Markham St (at S Louisiana St), Little Rock, AR
Bar · Downtown Little Rock · 56 tips and reviews

David P.David Pitts: Awesome location in a historic hotel. Chicken fried steak was great, cool cocktail list.

Postino Winecafé is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

4. Postino Winecafé

9.3
3939 E Campbell Ave (at N 40th St), Phoenix, AZ
Wine Bar · Camelback East · 98 tips and reviews

🌵Andrew K.🌵Andrew Kolikoff🌵: Come for the vibe, the wine and to socialize. Soooo hip and cozy! Very limited food menu but famous for their Bruschetta.

Soho House West Hollywood is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

5. Soho House West Hollywood

9.2
9200 Sunset Boulevard (at Cory Ave), West Hollywood, CA
Lounge · 156 tips and reviews

LuckyLucky: Gorgeous city view, great off-the-menu cocktails.

My Brother's Bar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

6. My Brother's Bar

8.9
2376 15th St (at Platte St), Denver, CO
Pub · Highland · 119 tips and reviews

Kaila M.Kaila Mazzy: Best pace to get a burger in town. Your double drinks will be more than a double, be prepared to get drunk with the regulars.

Local Kitchen and Beer Bar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

7. Local Kitchen and Beer Bar

68 Washington St (at S Main St), Norwalk, CT
Bar · South Norwalk · 23 tips and reviews

AaronAaron: Great happy hour on Mondays, excellent beer selection, great food. Highly recommend it!

barmini by José Andrés is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

8. barmini by José Andrés

8.8
501 9th St NW (9th St NW between E and F St NW), Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Bar · Penn Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

Alice EunjinAlice Eunjin: This is my favorite bar in the world. I loved the whiskey banana drink and aviation. Beautiful presentation and love the scent on every drink. Will def try the tasting menu next time.

Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

9. Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats

8.9
320 Rehoboth Ave, Rehoboth Beach, DE
Pub · 296 tips and reviews

Greg S.Greg S.: Pub burger was great; beers delicious as always. Interestingly enough, I was most impressed by their pickles.

The Broken Shaker is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

10. The Broken Shaker

9.4
2727 Indian Creek Dr, Miami Beach, FL
Cocktail Bar · Ocean Front · 239 tips and reviews

AbbyAbby: Cute, laid-back place to grab an evening cocktail with a friend poolside.

The Porter Beer Bar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

11. The Porter Beer Bar

1156 Euclid Ave NE (at Moreland Ave NE), Atlanta, GA
Beer Bar · Little Five Points · 201 tips and reviews

Creative Loafing AtlantaCreative Loafing Atlanta: Light, puffy morsels of popped corn are showered in salt and vinegar powder and scooped into heaping bowls, to be enjoyed with one of more than 800 beer choices. Read more.

REAL a gastropub is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

12. REAL a gastropub

1020 Auahi St, Honolulu, HI
Bar · Ala Moana - Kakaako · 52 tips and reviews

Jenny C.Jenny Ching: AWESOME selection of beer. Probably the largest I've seen in Honolulu. Most of them are bottled but they also have a great list on tap. I'd definitely come back for happy hour

El Bait Shop is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

13. El Bait Shop

9.3
200 SW 2nd St (at Market St), Des Moines, IA
Pub · Downtown Des Moines · 126 tips and reviews

Beth W.Beth W.: Try and get a seat at the bar to gaze at the incredible beer selection.

Bittercreek Ale House is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

14. Bittercreek Ale House

9.2
246 N 8th St (at W. Idaho St.), Boise, ID
Bar · Downtown Boise City · 73 tips and reviews

Veronika P.Veronika Pefferly: Go-to spot for everything great... Location, atmosphere, drink menu, wine AND food... It's the whole shebang!

Scofflaw is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

15. Scofflaw

9.3
3201 W Armitage Ave (at Kedzie Ave), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Logan Square · 149 tips and reviews

PUNCHPUNCH: This modern Victorian parlor has an impressive stash of gins from around the world. One-part hip living room, one-part casual saloon, the cocktails run the gamut from fresh and fruity to big and boozy Read more.

Twenty Tap is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

16. Twenty Tap

8.9
5408 N College Ave (at E 55th St), Indianapolis, IN
Bar · Meridian Kessler · 76 tips and reviews

Tyler W.Tyler Wood: Blushing Monk is only brewed every four years and Twenty Tap has it!

The Peanut is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

17. The Peanut

9.0
12663 Metcalf Ave (127th st.), Overland Park, KS
Bar · 25 tips and reviews

Julia T.Julia Turner: Great BLT. Great Grilled Cheese. Stella on draft. Awesome bar.

The Silver Dollar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

18. The Silver Dollar

8.9
1761 Frankfort Ave (Pope Street), Louisville, KY
Whisky Bar · Clifton · 98 tips and reviews

Zach R.Zach R: This place rocks. Great service, cocktails, liquor selection, and atmosphere. The Mint Julep and Kentucky Mule are excellent. Can't wait to come back.

Bacchanal Wine is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

19. Bacchanal Wine

9.5
600 Poland Ave (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Wine Bar · Bywater · 183 tips and reviews

Allie M.Allie Mahler: Lively, laid back atmosphere - the perfect place to grab a drink with a group of friends or go on a date. Get a bottle of wine or beers and sit out on the patio with a cheese plate listening to jazz

Backbar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

20. Backbar

9.2
7 Sanborn Ct (btwn Bonner & Stone), Somerville, MA
Cocktail Bar · 70 tips and reviews

Lee M.Lee Movic: Some of (if not THE) most inventive cocktails in Boston. The staff is first-rate, too. Ask about upcoming events & try a "savory cocktail".

The Brewer's Art is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

21. The Brewer's Art

9.1
1106 N Charles St (at W Chase St), Baltimore, MD
Bar · Mid-Town Belvedere · 177 tips and reviews

KK: What can you not love? Huge space upstairs & down. There's a laid back feel for half of it & a more "upscale" part for dinner.

Novare Res Bier Cafe is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

22. Novare Res Bier Cafe

9.0
4 Canal Plz (at Exchange St), Portland, ME
Beer Garden · Downtown Portland · 126 tips and reviews

Ian C.Ian Covey: Perhaps the best beer bar in Maine (which says a lot!). Tap-list is unreal - so well balanced between quality locals and obscure, though well curated, imports.

Motor City Wine is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

23. Motor City Wine

9.1
1949 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Wine Bar · Corktown · 39 tips and reviews

Chris V.Chris Vella: Great wine selection! the owner Melissa is amazing, and all the bartenders let you sample a glass before you commit.

Whistle Binkies Olde World Pub is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

24. Whistle Binkies Olde World Pub

8.8
3120 Wellner Dr NE, Rochester, MN
Pub · 43 tips and reviews

Erik R.Erik Rowley: No question about it this place has a huge selection of suds! Draw a card from the CrownRoyal bag, each are labeled with a "mystery beer" and drink it for only $2.50. It's a fun way to discover beer!

Bier Station is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

25. Bier Station

120 E Gregory Blvd (btwn Walnut St & Grand Blvd), Kansas City, MO
Beer Bar · 54 tips and reviews

Michael C.Michael C: My favorite day drinking spot... bratwurst, craft beer, pretzels, and fantastic owners and staff.

Keg and Barrel is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

26. Keg and Barrel

8.8
1315 Hardy St, Hattiesburg, MS
Bar · 38 tips and reviews

Paul C.Paul Chaney: You have to have one of Southern Prohibition's ales. Local brewery and K&B carries all of them.

Plonk is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

27. Plonk

8.5
29 E Main St, Bozeman, MT
Wine Bar · 34 tips and reviews

Black Diamond MTBlack Diamond MT: If it's sunny, they throw the windows open. Get a table up front and a glass of wine. Heaven

Battery Park Book Exchange And Champagne Bar is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

28. Battery Park Book Exchange And Champagne Bar

9.1
O'Henry Ave. (Battery Park Ave.), Asheville, NC
Wine Bar · Downtown Asheville · 67 tips and reviews

JamesJames: Try one of the literary Champagne cocktails - The Scarlet Letter, Fahrenheit 451, The Secret Garden, Death in the Afternoon, or The Great Gatsby (my personal favorite)!

JL Beers is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

29. JL Beers

9.2
217 N 3rd St, Bismarck, ND
Pub · Downtown Bismarck · 28 tips and reviews

James G.James Gardner: Jalapeno flavoried chips and beer cheese dip are grand!

Crescent Moon Ale House is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

30. Crescent Moon Ale House

8.9
3578 Farnam St (at 36th St), Omaha, NE
Bar · Midtown · 68 tips and reviews

cody k.cody kottich: Best beers and wings in town

The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

31. The Barley House Restaurant & Tavern

8.8
132 N Main St, Concord, NH
Pub · 55 tips and reviews

Russ W.Russ Wakelin: Very good Irish influenced cooking. Drinks, appetizers (grilled Brussel sprouts are amazing), stews, all fantastic. Burgers are popular but everything is great. Warning: Desserts are massive!

Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

32. Vagabond Kitchen & Tap House

9.0
672 N Trenton Ave, Atlantic City, NJ
Bar · Chelsea Heights · 40 tips and reviews

Barbara M.Barbara McDonnell: Hot mess mushroom burger with a delicious vanilla porter from Colorado must be the perfect meal- everything is outstanding!

Anodyne is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

33. Anodyne

8.5
409 Central Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM
Cocktail Bar · Albuquerque Original Townsite · 47 tips and reviews

EmilyEmily: They pour a stiff drink and have the best pool tables downtown. Try for the Star Wars table, although the one with Wolverine on it ain't too bad either

Encore Beach Club is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

34. Encore Beach Club

9.5
3121 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV
Night Club · 90 tips and reviews

Kenneth C.Kenneth Chung: Hands down the best Pool Party club in Las Vegas. Spacious area to walk around and dance, 3 huge pools which usually gets filled on the weekend, DJ is center stage so everyone has a view. A MUST GO

Black Mountain Wine House is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

35. Black Mountain Wine House

9.3
415 Union St (at Hoyt), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Bar · Carroll Gardens · 92 tips and reviews
Curio is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

36. Curio

491 S 4th St (Livingston), Columbus, OH
Cocktail Bar · 25 tips and reviews

jireselljiresell: Intimate place with great handcrafted cocktails. They also offer the full menu from Harvest Pizza next door.

Hodge's Bend is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

37. Hodge's Bend

9.2
823 E 3rd St, Tulsa, OK
Cocktail Bar · 33 tips and reviews

Mary K.Mary Kell: Unique beers and drinks; love the tin ceiling and warm library feel

Valley Growlers is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

38. Valley Growlers

9.3
15735 SE Happy Valley Town Center Dr (at Sunnyside Rd.), Happy Valley, OR
Beer Bar · 28 tips and reviews

Diana Z.Diana Zvoz: Beer! Beer! Beer! All for a good value.

Tria is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

39. Tria

9.3
1137 Spruce St (at S 12th St), Philadelphia, PA
Wine Bar · Washington Square West · 85 tips and reviews

RCRC: A solid wine bar. Truffled egg toast and a few bites of cheese makes everything OK in the world.

Mews Tavern is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

40. Mews Tavern

9.1
456 Main St (High St.), Wakefield, RI
Pub · 58 tips and reviews
The Royal American is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

41. The Royal American

9.1
970 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Bar · Downtown Charleston · 37 tips and reviews

Brandon S.Brandon Sides: Very dope spot for music and the watermelon cocktail is on point.

Monks Ale House is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

42. Monks Ale House

9.1
420 E 8th St (at S Reid St), Sioux Falls, SD
Bar · Downtown Sioux Falls · 56 tips and reviews

James H.James Hardie: Best place for craft beer in Sioux Falls. Order at the bar. Mashed Potato Pizza is the bomb.

The Filling Station is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

43. The Filling Station

9.1
1118 Halcyon Ave, Nashville, TN
Beer Garden · Sunnyside · 24 tips and reviews

Cezary W.Cezary Wlodarczyk: Great selection of beers from all over. Try the quirky Hipster Repellant IPA.

Easy Tiger is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

44. Easy Tiger

709 E 6th St, Austin, TX
Bar · Downtown Austin · 300 tips and reviews

ShadiShadi: Very nice beer garden with an impressive list of beers and Pretzels...great to start your night.

Lucky 13 is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

45. Lucky 13

8.8
135 W 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT
Bar · 125 tips and reviews

Mardell M.Mardell Mitten: Big beers, garlic burger and cajun fries!

Topgolf is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

46. Topgolf

6625 S Van Dorn St, Alexandria, VA
Golf Driving Range · 75 tips and reviews

Lia L.Lia L.: Such a fun place to eat, drink, and annoy the hell out of the serious golfers next to you!!😁

Jax Food & Games is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

47. Jax Food & Games

7.8
1667 Killington Rd, Killington, VT
Bar · 22 tips and reviews

Raul🌱Raul🌱: Awesome service! They will give you a free ride to your hotel if you're too drunk or if you don't have a car.

Canon is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

48. Canon

9.1
928 12th Ave (btwn E Spring & Marion St), Seattle, WA
Cocktail Bar · 151 tips and reviews

ᴡ M.ᴡ Miller: The campfire in Georgia isn't just a drink it's an experience! Waft it in!

Bryant's Cocktail Lounge is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

49. Bryant's Cocktail Lounge

9.3
1579 S 9th St (W Lapham Blvd), Milwaukee, WI
Cocktail Bar · Historic Mitchell Street · 70 tips and reviews

Christine T.Christine T.: One of my absolute favorite bars. Awesome drinks and equally awesome staff. Gotta try their Mai Tai, but be careful - it's rather strong! :)

Mountain State Brewing Co. is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

50. Mountain State Brewing Co.

8.3
54 Clay St, Morgantown, WV
Pub · First Ward · 40 tips and reviews

Mike A.Mike Ayers: The Miners Daughter Stout is amazing and the Fire on the Mountain pizza is killer!!

The Crowbar and Grill is one of A State-by-State Guide to America's Top-Rated Bars.

51. The Crowbar and Grill

7.7
202 S 2nd St (Ivinson), Laramie, WY
Bar · 15 tips and reviews

Colin M.Colin Moon: Always check the specials board--some great stuff pops up.