Milk and Roses I love everything about Milk and Roses- the food, the vibe, the wine glasses as big as my head… and (of course) the walls and walls of antique books. It’s a great place for date night, including if that means taking yourself on a date to read. Milk and Roses is one … Read more
Bibliotheque One of the newest cozy bars for book lovers in NYC opened up in Soho less than two years ago. Since then, it has been popular on social media, since it is so picturesque. The owners of Bibliotheque sought to imbue the place with a “literary lounge” atmosphere, and I’d say they succeeded. Bibliotheque … Read more
Union Hall Union Hall may not look like it from the outside, but inside looks like a wealthy old businessman’s study, just with a bar… and a couple of bocce ball lanes. It’s a large space, but that means you can claim your corner without being too crowded. Grab a seat near the giant, peacock-adorned … Read more
While New York City has a long-standing reputation for being a party town, a new type of social experience has been becoming increasingly popular: book bars. Book bars are redefining New York City’s social scene, merging the solitude of reading, the productivity of teleworking, and the indulgence of a good drink or good company. Millennials … Read more
As a huge dog lover, I had to include Mutts Canine Cantina. This Dallas spot is half-bar, half-dog-park. And it’s wondrous. Mutts builds its business around four things: “good friends, great food and drinks, a fun outdoor environment, and of course, your mutt.” Grab a cold one from the beer garden and order a gourmet … Read more
Of course one of the coolest bars in America would literally be in the ocean. Ocean City’s Seacrets knows the secret to keeping guests cool: delicious, cold drinks in the Atlantic. There’s a full food menu, a raw bar, and a drink menu that features margaritas and island-inspired concoctions. Grab a Bahama Mama and dip … Read more
Ever heard of the heavy metal band Gwar? This Richmond, Virginia watering hole teamed up with them to base their entire bar around it. There’s fake blood-splattered walls and an “enter at your own risk” attitude. The food menu is deemed a “gourmet metal meal adventure” and the chef is quoted on the website proudly … Read more
It’s 2025, and it’s so hard to find a good mullet these days. LA’s Rusty Mullet strives to rectify this problem. The trailer park-themed bar celebrates all that is wonderful about America: beer, TV, and rock and roll. Grab a $5 shot or a $1 Happy Hour beer and you’ll forget you’re in Los Angeles. … Read more
Brooklyn’s Camp is proof that not all of the coolest bars in America have to be fancy. Nope, Camp takes it old-school with a rustic, outdoorsy space—mounted deer heads and all. Grab a seat at this log cabin-inspired bar, order a creamy, marshmallow-topped vanilla martini, and tell stories around the campfire. (Or just listen to the … Read more
Northampton’s Tunnel Bar is exactly as it sounds: a vintage train tunnel converted into a swank bar. The pedestrian tunnel, built in 1896, still showcases all of the original brickwork and stone. While it’s perhaps not the best place to go if you’re claustrophobic or fear dark spaces, it is a solid choice for those … Read more