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Jake's Favorite Bars
Saloon is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

1. Saloon

8.1
255 Elm St (btwn Chester & Day), Somerville, MA
Whisky Bar · Davis Square · 76 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Try the "Ward 44," a delicious blend of grenadine and pork belly whiskey. The mixture of savory pork and sweet cherry flavors is equivalent to a party in your mouth.

Galway Bay is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

2. Galway Bay

7.1
500 W Diversey Pkwy (at N. Pine Grove Ave.), Chicago, IL
Pub · Lake View East · 25 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: They have an extensive video game collection. I highly recommend browsing through it before ultimately deciding upon playing drunken "Goldeneye" with friends.

Green Mill Cocktail Lounge is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

3. Green Mill Cocktail Lounge

8.8
4802 N Broadway St (at W Lawrence Ave), Chicago, IL
Jazz and Blues Venue · Uptown · 136 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: In Michael Mann's "Thief" (1981), the title character (played by James Caan) owns the Green Mill. Go rent it to see what happens to the bar at the climax of the film.

Brit's Pub is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

4. Brit's Pub

8.5
1110 Nicollet Mall (btwn 11th & 12th St.), Minneapolis, MN
English Restaurant · Downtown West · 230 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Win a Lawn Bowling League Championship and have your team name placed with honor on the side of the building.

Bleacher Bar is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

5. Bleacher Bar

8.1
82A Lansdowne St (at Fenway Park), Boston, MA
Sports Bar · Fenway - Kenmore - Audubon Circle - Longwood · 90 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Get the grilled cheese, it is awesome!

McGreevy's is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

6. McGreevy's

911 Boylston St (at Gloucester St), Boston, MA
Irish Pub · Prudential - St. Botolph · 88 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: My favorite bar in Boston. Grab a pint of your favorite beer, watch the Sox or B's, and order the Mac and Cheese.

Lucky's Lounge is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

7. Lucky's Lounge

8.2
355 Congress St (at A St), Boston, MA
Bar · Seaport District · 93 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Great atmosphere, cool decorations, and a live band almost every night of the week. Love this place.

Delilah's is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

8. Delilah's

8.9
2771 N Lincoln Ave (at W Diversey Pkwy), Chicago, IL
Whisky Bar · North Side · 107 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Drink some Maker's Mark; rumor has it the neon sign out front was custom made by Maker's and given to the bar because they sold such a high volume of the Bourbon brand.

River Gods is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

9. River Gods

125 River St (at Kinnaird St.), Cambridge, MA
Bar · 43 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: This place is the best around Halloween; pumpkin beer flows from the taps and the decor gets a spooky twist.

Frankford Hall is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

10. Frankford Hall

9.2
1210 Frankford Ave (btwn W Girard Ave & Thompson St), Philadelphia, PA
Beer Garden · Northern Liberties - Fishtown · 141 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Even in winter, this place is an awesome place to drink. The heat lamps will make you totally forget that it is the middle of December, if the liters of beer don't first.

The Last Hurrah is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

11. The Last Hurrah

7.8
60 School St, Boston, MA
Hotel Bar · Downtown Boston · 21 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Fantastic atmosphere for a cold night in Boston. Grab a couch by the window and watch the people passing by.

12. The Quarterdeck Lounge

6.2
247 Iyannough Rd, Hyannis, MA
Dive Bar · 21 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Cheap beers, pool tables, and a great dive-y atmosphere make this the best bar on the Cape.

Comstock Saloon is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

13. Comstock Saloon

9.0
155 Columbus Ave (at Pacific Ave), San Francisco, CA
Cocktail Bar · Chinatown · 217 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Order the Pimm's Cup. It's off the cocktail menu, but they do it well here.

Hi Dive is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

14. Hi Dive

8.3
501 The Embarcadero (at Bryant (Pier 28 1/2)), San Francisco, CA
Dive Bar · Rincon Hill · 85 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Head here for last call, grab a beer, and then enjoy an eerie view of the dark, serene bay. I always feel like I am in an aquarium in this bar - in the best way possible.

Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda on the Plaza is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

15. Bell Tower Bar at La Fonda on the Plaza

7.4
100 E San Francisco St, Santa Fe, NM
Roof Deck · Downtown Santa Fe · 10 tips and reviews
Lake Superior Brewing Co. at Dunes Saloon is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

16. Lake Superior Brewing Co. at Dunes Saloon

8.1
14283 Lake Ave (at Carlson St), Grand Marais, MI
Brewery · 18 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Sit at the bar and order one of the original brews. While you're settling in for a long evening (which you should), enjoy the scents, sights, and sounds of this authentic sailor shanty-turned-brewery.

Canal Park Brewing Company is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

17. Canal Park Brewing Company

8.1
300 Canal Park Dr (W Railroad Street), Duluth, MN
Brewery · Downtown Duluth · 67 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Grab a seat by the fire pit if you can; the views are fantastic!

The Field is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

18. The Field

20 Prospect St (btwn Bishop Allen Dr. & Mass. Ave.), Cambridge, MA
Pub · Mid-Cambridge · 69 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: An Irish pub in its truest sense. Great atmosphere, fantastic bangers, and a large selection of British beers. Come during the week (during a soccer/rugby match) for the best experience.

Phyrst is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

19. Phyrst

7.2
111 E Beaver Ave (at Allen St.), State College, PA
Pub · 48 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Head to Ernie's (right upstairs!) after you are finished imbibing for the best drunk food in State College: Ernie's cheesesteak and fries.

Coolidge Corner Clubhouse is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

20. Coolidge Corner Clubhouse

7.0
307 Harvard St (at Babcock St.), Brookline, MA
Sports Bar · Coolidge Corner · 56 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: The Bill Belichick (with mushrooms and onions) is a choice fit for a defensive genius. Go for it.

Café Cherrier is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

21. Café Cherrier

7.6
3635 rue Saint-Denis (coin Cherrier), Montréal, QC
French Restaurant · Plateau-Mont-Royal · 49 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Sit out on the patio and enjoy the scenery as the busy city of Montreal goes about its business. A lovely little spot.

The Old Seelbach Bar is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

22. The Old Seelbach Bar

8.0
500 S 4th St (The Seelbach Hilton Louisville), Louisville, KY
Hotel Bar · Central Business District · 26 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Order a glass of J.T.S. Brown on the rocks. "Fast" Eddie Felson would be proud.

Star Bar is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

23. Star Bar

6.0
2 Church Street, Newport, RI
Dive Bar · 3 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Grab a cue for pool or a paddle for Ping Pong. Bring a group of friends for best results.

Bluejacket Brewery is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

24. Bluejacket Brewery

8.6
300 Tingey St SE (at 4th St SE), Washington, D.C.
Brewery · Navy Yard · 158 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Warm summer night, Seersucker in hand, sitting on the front patio. Can't be beat.

Williams & Graham is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

25. Williams & Graham

8.8
3160 Tejon St (at 32nd Ave), Denver, CO
Cocktail Bar · Highland · 96 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Tremendous atmosphere in this cool speakeasy. If available, ask for the "lookout" seats, which allow you a good view of everything. I loved the St. Germain (original) cocktail.

Pinkie Master's Lounge is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

26. Pinkie Master's Lounge

318 Drayton St (Harris Street), Savannah, GA
Dive Bar · Historic District-North · 20 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: PBR Tallboys during Happy Hour. Make friends, this is the bar your grandfather warned you about. You'll end up living here if you're not careful.

Watershed is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

27. Watershed

8.5
601 N State St (at E Ohio St), Chicago, IL
Cocktail Bar · Near North Side · 57 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: The fries and poutine are both amazing; snack on either while sipping your delicious drink, which should be gin or whiskey based. Don't miss the 3D map of the Great Lakes!

Gold Spike is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

28. Gold Spike

7.6
217 Las Vegas Blvd N (at E Ogden Ave), Las Vegas, NV
Bar · Downtown Las Vegas · 71 tips and reviews

Jay Vivero R.Jay Vivero Relph: Best Hide-a-way in Vegas to have a Drink, watch sports, meet interesting people while in Beautiful Downtown Las Vegas

Chateau Dudley is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

29. Chateau Dudley

8.7
20 Crest Rd (Bayfield), Wayland, MA
Bar · 19 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: This hidden gem of a restaurant has a great location, cool atmosphere, and a great beer selection. Try the Chat Chicken Sandwich, a great combo of BBQ sauce, Swiss Cheese, and bacon.

State Park is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

30. State Park

8.7
One Kendall Sq. Bld. 300 (Hampshire St. & Cardinal Medeiros Ave.), Cambridge, MA
American Restaurant · 63 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: The BBQ Spaghetti is fantastic; huge hunks of brisket with a bit of a kick. The amazing garlic bread is the icing on this savory cake.

Café en Seine is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

31. Café en Seine

7.8
40 Dawson St, Dublin, Dublin City
Cocktail Bar · South-East Inner City · 96 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Super hip cocktail lounge/club. You'll feel like you're at a Parisian house party. Try a Jungle Juice.

The Quays is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

32. The Quays

8.6
Quay St, Galway, Co Galway
Pub · 49 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Take a walk through the entire bar. It seems small at first, but there are a lot of nooks and crannies. Pick out a perch and enjoy the craic.

The Great Lost Bear is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

33. The Great Lost Bear

8.5
540 Forest Ave (at Ashmont St), Portland, ME
Pub · 107 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Come here with an open mind and empty stomach, there are a huge variety of food and drink options. Try the nachos with a blueberry beer!

Augustiner-Keller is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

34. Augustiner-Keller

8.8
Arnulfstr. 52 (Zirkus-Krone-Str.), München, Bayern
Bavarian Restaurant · Maxvorstadt · 336 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: The perfect beer garden. Fantastic schnitzel, potato salad, and most importantly, beer! Bring a large group and have a great night.

Café 't Smalle is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

35. Café 't Smalle

9.0
Egelantiersgracht 12, Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Wine Bar · Jordaan · 61 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: A perfect spot in the middle of summer, order a refreshing drink (the Amstel Radler will do the trick) and sit as close to the canal as possible, watching the people pass in their boats.

Klunkerkranich is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

36. Klunkerkranich

9.3
Karl-Marx-Str. 66, Berlin, Berlin
Beer Garden · Karl-Marx-Straße · 331 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Take a picture in the rainbow awning. Grab a refreshing drink and watch the dancers go crazy on the dance floor. Monday night was swing night when I was there, so enjoy!

Rosa Bonheur is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

37. Rosa Bonheur

8.8
2 Avenue de la Cascade (Rue Botzaris), Paris, Île-de-France
Beer Garden · Buttes-Chaumont, Paris · 127 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Enjoy some great snack food and try the diverse sampling of beers. Strike up a conversation with others, as they are surely among the hippest Parisians in the city.

Chart Room is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

38. Chart Room

7.8
300 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Dive Bar · French Quarter · 75 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: This cash only dive bar feels like home from the moment you step inside. Order a cheap canned beer and strike up conversation with those sitting to your left and right.

The Ocean Mist is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

39. The Ocean Mist

8.8
895 Matunuck Beach Rd, South Kingstown, RI
Bar · 45 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: An incredible Bloody Mary, various Benedicts, and home fries as good as the view. This may be the best bar in the world, but it certainly has the best breakfast.

Sullivan's Tap is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

40. Sullivan's Tap

6.4
168 Canal St (at Causeway St), Boston, MA
Sports Bar · Downtown Boston · 30 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Cheap beers, great atmosphere, friendly bartenders. Be warned: this place gets packed after a Bruins game.

Trader Sam's Grog Grotto is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

41. Trader Sam's Grog Grotto

9.1
Polynesian Village Resort (Walt Disney World), Bay Lake, FL
Tiki Bar · Disney's Polynesian Resort · 36 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: You MUST get one of the theme drinks to start. The HippopotaMaiTai is my personal favorite, but all the theme drinks are worth it to try once. The Kona Longboard is a quite refreshing beer.

ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

42. ViewHouse Eatery, Bar & Rooftop

7.2
2015 Market St, Denver, CO
American Restaurant · Ballpark · 78 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Cornhole, volleyball, fire pits, a great rooftop view, steps from Coors Field, and plenty of Coors Banquet beer. What more could you want nestled in the Rockies?

Sun Deck Bar and Grill is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

43. Sun Deck Bar and Grill

8.0
1500 Orange Ave, Coronado, CA
Hotel Bar · 19 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: A bit pricey, but the view can't be beat. Order a Corona or the "Some Like It Hot" Margarita.

Moonshine Flats is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

44. Moonshine Flats

8.5
344 7th Ave, San Diego, CA
Music Venue · East Village · 7 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: Wow. Maybe the most perfect honky-tonk in America. Great live music, so many places to drink and people watch, backyard games, and an awesome clientele.

Doc Holliday's Saloon is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

45. Doc Holliday's Saloon

8.1
517 E Allen St, Tombstone, AZ
Bar · 3 tips and reviews

Jake S.Jake Smith: An awesome, old school bar. No frills, fun atmosphere, karaoke some nights. Enjoy the people, drink some cheap beer and whiskey, and imagine you're in the old west!

Lee Harvey's is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

46. Lee Harvey's

8.9
1807 Gould St (at Beaumont St), Dallas, TX
Dive Bar · 89 tips and reviews
JJ's Alley is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

47. JJ's Alley

7.0
212 E Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK
Dive Bar · 11 tips and reviews
Avondale Brewing Company is one of Jake's Favorite Bars.

48. Avondale Brewing Company

9.1
201 41st St S (at 2nd Ave S), Birmingham, AL
Brewery · Forest Park · 63 tips and reviews