2024 Best Craft Cocktail Bars in the U.S.A.

Enjoy stellar craft cocktails and a speakeasy vibe at The Blind Rabbit, located in the Anaheim Packing House. See More

The Broken Shaker is a mixology mecca set in a funky garden paradise far from the madness of Miami's South Beach clubs. On-site edible gardens supply herbs and produce for the seasonal, hand-crafted cocktails. Drinks rotate often, but you might encounter a Spiced Strawberry Old Fashioned. Bar bites include hummus, beef jerky and a double bacon cheeseburger. See More

Cure in New Orleans takes craft cocktails seriously, and the same is true for its inspired small plates. See More

Skilled bartenders mix up potent concoctions at The Dead Rabbit Grocery and Grog, a multi-level cocktail bar and eatery in lower Manhattan that draws inspiration from "the conviviality of Old New York and the Irish-American tradition." See More

D.C.'s barmini is the libation-focused counterpoint to minibar by José Andrés. Explore their innovative techniques through a progression of beverages in the cocktail flight. See More

The Patterson House in Nashville is named for Malcolm R. Patterson, governor of the Volunteer State in 1909, who vetoed the bill that brought Prohibition to Tennessee. Dapper bartenders use boutique spirits, seasonal fruit and house-made cordials, bitters and syrups to create classic cocktails and more modern libations, such as Don Lee's Bacon Old Fashioned. Nibbles range from chicken liver mousse and shrimp corn dogs to s'mores for dessert. See More

Smuggler's Cove in San Francisco is an immersive tropical escape with tiki cocktails and an extensive selection of rums. See More

Inspired by the children's novel of the same name, the eclectic décor at Velveteen Rabbit in Las Vegas features a neon rabbit, upholstered love seats, hanging industrial-style light bulbs, textured wallpaper and a long wood bar. Artisanal spirits are used to craft signature cocktails, which have included the Sacred Pine, combining mezcal, Zirbenz (pine liqueur from the Alps), pear honey, meringue and nutmeg. No dishes are served here, but food trucks occasionally park outside. See More

With its hidden entrance, floor-to-ceiling curtains, leather high-backed chairs and crystal chandeliers, The Violet Hour in Chicago is just the kind of place where you'd expect to find an unusual cocktail. The innovative concoctions might include the Fretted Strings, made with Jim Beam Rye, Sandeman Ruby Port, Averna, coffee-brown sugar syrup and tobacco bitters. Small shared plates, such as truffled ricotta tartine, are a treat for the taste buds. See More

Arrive early (or, better yet, make a reservation) if you want to avoid a long wait for Denver speakeasy Williams & Graham, where the entrance is tucked behind a faux bookcase. Interesting ingredients are featured in concoctions, such as the Chai Express, made with Woody Creek vodka, Avuá Amburana cachaça, chai rooibos tamarind syrup, lemon juice, Angostura bitters and egg white. Meanwhile, the menu of American fare offers deviled eggs, macaroni and cheese, and a signature burger. See More