If you want to experience the City by the Bay from a different vantage point, take the elevator straight up to one of its sky-high drinking destinations. Rooftop bars can be found all over San Francisco, from the Mission to SoMa. And what’s great is that SF’s mild year-round weather makes it possible to enjoy a […]
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Speakeasy Bars in London: Unlock the Secret to Amazing Cocktails
The speakeasy renaissance is upon us and it doesn’t seem to be slowing down any time soon. In big cities around the planet—New York, Paris, Hong Kong, Sydney, to name a few—hidden cocktail dens are thriving. And this very much includes London. Some say the pandemic caused the phenomenon, that drinkers want to feel they’re […]
The Best Cocktail Bars in NYC: 11 Places with Unforgettable Drinks
New York City is a drinking town. There are bars of every stripe here: dive bars, generic Irish pubs, wine bars, craft breweries, sake bars, and drinking dens that specialize in specific spirits such as mezcal, gin, or absinthe. But what about the best cocktail bars in NYC? Indeed, New York has some of the […]
5 Essential Cocktail Bars in Florence
Italy may be known as a wine destination, but even we locals love to taste a creative cocktail or two. And these cocktail bars in Florence are the best places in Tuscany to do just that. With the endless possibilities mixologists offer us nowadays, who wouldn’t love to try out a craft cocktail now and […]
5 Best Places for Aperitivo in Rome (And How to Enjoy It like a Roman)
Like so many things in Rome, happy hour is a bit slower—and a touch more stylish—than what you might find in other countries. Another important distinction is it’s all about the food—but not in the way you might think! The word aperitivo itself comes from the Latin verb aperire, which means to open your appetite. […]
Hidden Paris: Speakeasies, Hidden Bars & Where to Find Them in Paris
Enter through a laundromat, a pizza place or an Indian restaurant; the basement of a creperie, the back of a mezcaleria or through a dimly-lit red door on a street in Le Marais. Behind the graffitied facade of what seems to be a crumbling edifice in Strasbourg-Saint Denis, you’ll find one. Or in the back […]
5 Great Spots to Try Vermouth in San Sebastian
Waking up your appetite like a local with a marianito among friends is a must when in the Basque Country. Trying out this controversial drink may not be the first thing on your to-do list when traveling in Spain. After all, for many of us, the word “vermouth” brings back images of that old Martini […]
What to Drink in Rome & When to Blend in with the Locals
When staying in Rome, it’s important to know your Campari from your Crodino—and that’s where our guide to what to drink in Rome comes in! In Rome, drinks are an important and integral part of our food culture. Just as we don’t have a meal without drinking, we rarely drink without eating. For everything, there […]
Paris Nightlife like a Local: Where to Go & What You Need to Know
Paris might not have the all-night party atmosphere of other European cities, but it certainly isn’t short of bars to choose from. With 20 arrondissements, each with their own distinct personality, there is plenty of choice for where to take your evening. Whether you’re looking for the best bars in Paris, cheap pints with the […]
6 Best Bars in Paris for Any Night of the Week
The Paris cocktail scene has come into its own in recent years, and many of the city’s best bars are now considered some of the best in the world. Although not traditionally a part of French culture, with so many young Parisians swapping their after-work red wine for a craft cocktail, a trip to Paris […]
