For those who continue to live an active lifestyle even after the sun goes down, our travel experts have compiled a list of the best nightclubs in the United States. They didn’t skimp on any of the interesting nightlife establishments, visiting every club in the country, from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast. They offer dinner after hours, live music, and more.
At the Franklin Club in Boston, the kitchen is open until 1:30 and the best pork chop in town at that time of night. Also, the best baseball games of the season are played there all night long. New York’s Mister H is a stone’s throw from the Mondrian SoHo. The dance floor starts at 1 a.m. The club’s atmosphere is reminiscent of both a Chinese brothel and the brothels of Casablanca.
Jumbo’s Clown Room in Hollywood is a strip club that has been operating since 1970. It’s the only place in the whole city where you can see real burlesque. At 4:30 in Chicago’s Green Mill, live music is still playing. It’s probably the only place in the U.S. where you can go to a concert at that time. It’s the oldest jazz club in Chicago. Al Capone used to come here, and after him, Frank Sinatra. Now, in addition to music, visitors are now also offered some of the best cocktails in town.
Behind a pink sign in the alleys behind the H Street Corridor in Washington, D.C., is Jimmy Valentine’s, a “lonely hearts club. Quirky interior, good beer selection and complete anonymity. No one will turn their head here, even if a movie star enters the room. The motto of the Double Down Saloon in Las Vegas is “The Happiest Place on Earth.” First of all, because this institution never closes at all. The walls are painted with graffiti. There are roulette tables. And – a rare occurrence in America – visitors are allowed to smoke. This place is especially recommended for fans of punk rock and rockabilly.
The Hub is a classic American bar operating in the heart of Tampa, Florida. Alternative musicians, college students, passengers waiting for a flight at the bus station, and retired military personnel gather here. An interesting crowd will keep the night going. Club Ms. Mae’s in New Orleans is open 24 hours a day. Here you can find the most unusual cocktails of the world. Admittedly, locals are not happy that the new management has raised prices. And now a “double shot” costs $3 instead of $2.
At Mac’s Club Deuce in Miami Beach, the most unusual crowd gathers. You’ll find a one-eyed fisherman in a pink polo shirt and Keith Richards and Kate Moss sipping cocktails. From 7:00 to 8:00 two cocktails are sold for the price of one. The Mollie Fontaine Lounge in Memphis is housed in a Victorian mansion and is said to be haunted by the ghost of Carl Perkins, a rockabilly singer from the ’50s. The place is open until the last customer. Live music, burgers, and great cocktails draw the nightly crowd here.
The Rio Room in Dallas is a 2011 opening. It features bowling (and even championships) and live music performed by famous artists. At the opening, for example, Erykah Badu sang. Endup has been called the best club in San Francisco for years. The club has the best DJs, the best bartenders, and the best reggae parties on Saturdays. Among other things, Endup is also the best gay club in the city.
The Highlander Club in Atlanta drinks Jägermeister liquor like water. The battle for patio seating is fierce. A local jukebox plays the best American music. There’s also a Jamaican-style hot chili to try. As a bonus, there’s free Wi-Fi. Gold Dust Meridian is an alternative to Portland’s traditional beer gardens. Champagne and other gourmet cocktails are poured here, and the happy hour lasts a full quarter of a day.