The Weirdest and Coolest Bars in America:Smuggler’s Cove 

Arrrrg, this drink is quite strong. Pair 600 different kinds of rum with an over-the-top pirate theme and you have San Francisco’s Smuggler’s Cove. The bar serves up tiki-inspired exotic cocktails, and lots of them. If you can’t decide between Smuggler’s 100-drink-deep-cocktail-menu, go with a safe bet like a Mai Tai. Between the giant anchor … Read more

The Weirdest and Coolest Bars in America:Unicorn 

One of the coolest bars in America doubles as a fantastic indoor carnival. Seattle’s Unicorn offers everything a young-at-heart adult could want. There are corn dogs of all kinds. Popcorn. Fried Unicorn Balls (they’re really good). Funnel cake. And stiff, cotton candy-colored drinks with names like Snozzberry Frost. Combine that with arcade games, claw machines, photo … Read more

The Weirdest and Coolest Bars in America:The Chandelier

The Chandelier is literally a giant, three-floor chandelier composed of over two million glistening beaded crystals. I mean, can drinking get more luxurious than that? Each floor of The Chandelier, nestled inside Las Vegas’ Cosmopolitan, offers a unique experience. The first floor hosts DJs and a lively atmosphere while the top floor provides a more … Read more

The Weirdest and Coolest Bars in America:LaLa’s

Who wouldn’t want Christmas year round? I’d take it, even if I lived somewhere that averages around 60 degrees in the dead of winter (I’d take that, too). Austin’s Lala’s (full name Lala’s Little Nugget) is a no-frills, cash-only local favorite that also happens to have Christmas decorations up year-round. There’s a pool table, a jukebox, and a … Read more

The Weirdest and Coolest Bars in America:The Lovecraft Bar

Portland’s “weird” reputation certainly lives up to its name with this horror-themed bar. If you love all things dark and undead, Lovecraft is your jam. If you haven’t guessed, this PDX bar is inspired by the terrifying works of horror-fiction writer H.P. Lovecraft. Expect bones and coffins and… dancing? Lots of dancing. Lovecraft hosts burlesque … Read more