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Brunswick House

Brunswick House's Georgian-era furnishings and classic-yet-current cocktail offerings deliver an immersive historical experience without feeling stuffy. The drinks menu has something for everyone from the wine-inclined to cider lovers—and plenty of…

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The Betty

Though The Betty was established in 2015, its décor— brass cash registers, cozy lounge chairs, a wooden piano—is as old school as its name. Coined an "upscale tavern," this bar strikes…

Bordel
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Bordel

Nestled in Chicago’s bustling Wicker Park neighborhood, Bordel is a speakeasy-style retreat with a hint of '60s and '70s nostalgia. The red velour sofas and mismatched teacups suit the throwback theme,…

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Gracias Madre

Gracias Madre epitomizes trendy-chic Mexican cuisine, and the cocktails are no exception. Beverage director Jason Eisner tailors the restaurant's cocktail program to reflect seasonality with an ever-changing list, always livened up…

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Bar Toni’s

Nearly 60-year-old Italian restaurant Little Toni's has appealed to a changing neighborhood by adding a cocktail bar: Bar Toni's. The newly redesigned bar area offers a thoroughly modern drinks program managed by man-about-town Aidan Demarest, whose…

Slowly Shirley Bar
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Slowly Shirley

This subterranean speakeasy-style cocktail haven may be found beneath the ever-popular The Happiest Hour on West 10th street, but it has a decidedly more deco bent. With the likes of Jim…

forgery bar sf
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Forgery

From the Plumpjack Group comes a welcome addition to SoMa in the form of Forgery, a cocktail bar that deftly mixes old- and new-school in both looks and drinks—the latter created…

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Fatty Crab HK

With its beautiful crowds, debaucherous theme nights (think Tinder Tuesdays) and all-you-can-eat bao events, this New York transplant has become one of the hottest spots in Hong Kong. While the…