My Favorite Bars

Over the past five years, I’ve had the great pleasure to visit some of the greatest bars in America and a few in countries around the world. From Tiki Bars to Irish Pubs, these are the cocktail bars I made a point of visiting first, and the legendary hotspots I can’t wait to hit.

NASHVILLE, Tennessee

THE PATTERSON HOUSE – www.thepattersonnashville.com

CHOPPER ­– www.choppertiki.com

THE FOX BAR AND COCKTAIL CLUB – www.thefoxnashville.com

ATTABOY – www.attaboy.us/visit-us-1

 

NEW YORK, New York

PLEASE DON’T TELL – www.pdtnyc.com

DEATH & CO. – www.deathandcompany.com

THE DEAD RABBIT – www.thedeadrabbit.com

DOUBLE CHICKEN PLEASE – www.doublechickenplease.com

 

CHICAGO, Illinois

THREE DOTS AND A DASH – www.threedotschicago.com

THE MILK ROOM – www.chicagoathletichotel.com/restaurants/milk-room

THE VIOLET HOUR – www.theviolethour.com

THE OFFICE AT THE AVIARY – www.theaviary.com/the-office

LOS ANGELES, California

THE VARNISH – www.thevarnishbar.com

TIKI-TI – www.tiki-ti.com

FUNKE – www.funkela.com

BAAR BAAR – www.baarbaarla.com

SAN FRANCISCO, California

THE TONGA ROOM – www.fairmont-san-francisco.com/dine/tonga-room-hurricane-bar

SMUGGLER’S COVE – www.smugglerscovesf.com

COMSTOCK SALOON – https://www.comstocksaloon.com

LI PO LOUNGE – www.lipolounge.com

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana

LATITUDE 29 – www.latitude29nola.com

FRENCH 75 – www.arnaudsrestaurant.com/bars/french-75

LAFITTE’S BLACKSMITH SHOP BAR – www.lafittesblacksmithshop.com

MAHOGANY JAZZ HALL – www.mjhnola.com