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,…
- story: Sophie Wirt
Blues, Booze and Red Beans: Monday Night in New Orleans
Bowls of red beans and rice are a Monday night staple at bars around NOLA—but they're so much more than just a free meal. Sarah Baird on how this centuries-old…
- story: Sarah Baird
- illustration: Liz Noftle
The Best Pubs in Melbourne
Considering the country's British roots, the pub is as integral to Australian culture as surfing and a proper sunburn. But unfortunately, most local pubs have morphed into grotesque sports bar-club hybrids…
- story: Talia Baiocchi
The Esplanade Hotel
Built in 1878, The Esplanade Hotel (known affectionately as "The Epsy") is the oldest continuously running live music venue in Australia. The dingy but cavernous interior smells of beer, sweat,…
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The Tote
Since 1980 The Tote has been bastion for punk, metal and hardcore acts—both local and international—and remains one of the last great punk venues in the world. In a testament…
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Forester’s Hall
The team behind The Terminus Hotel and The Royston recently opened this Collingwood mash-up of a craft beer bar, live music venue and dance hall. With a huge space complete with the largest selection of…
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The Best Live Music Bars in New Orleans
Music is indisputably the heartbeat of New Orleans, but the best bars for live music go so much deeper than brass bands and jazz. Looking for a place to shoot…
- story: Leslie Pariseau
Showtime Lounge
Primarily a jukebox joint, Showtime has a stellar collection of R&B and vintage soul curated by owner and DJ Paul Vivari. And, best of all, it's free. Drinks aren’t much…
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Quarry House Tavern
Crappy décor in a dive is requisite. Often it's just a few tin beer signs or a wooden placard with a cliché about how the bartender is always right. But…
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Sebright Arms
Just off Hackney Road, Sebright Arms hosts live music and comedy shows in its basement, while the ground-floor pub serves up pints from London’s microbreweries. Bunsmiths is in residence in…
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