Drinks
Sharp scene reports, definitive taste tests, travel inspiration, and more from the people responsible for our favorite vibes, dives, and speakeasies.
If local restaurants and hotels are supposed to represent the best of their home turf, why aren’t they?
The delicious experiments at the Rosewood Munich’s Bar Montez are worth traveling for.
Collins has engaged a new generation of wine drinkers with pants-off dance parties and cheeky tasting notes.
From sardines to tuna, here’s our non-comprehensive guide to effortless wine pairings with canned fish.
If you’re trying to capture a vibe, guaranteed there’s a THC beverage brand marketing itself as the solution.
The Best Bars
DrinksThe Best Bars and Cafés in Phoenix Right Now
Where to sip wild ale, horchata latte, and the Valley’s most electric drinks
DrinksThe 11 Best Bars in New York City Right Now
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DrinksThe 9 Best Bars in Dallas Right Now
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portlandThe 8 Best Bars in Portland, Oregon Right Now
From dreamy escapes to a drinking den built for film buffs, the bars in PDX are dripping in personality and vibes.
Los AngelesThe 8 Best Bars in Los Angeles Right Now
Big, national names are building a local audience, while homegrown talent dazzle with their attention to craft.
londonThe Best Bars in London Right Now
From indie bars with mercurial menus to posh hotel watering holes, here are 7 spots to try.
LifestyleThe Best Bars in Singapore Are Going Big on Nonalcoholic Cocktails
The international cocktail destination is leveling up non-alc drinking through clever experimentation centering aroma, flavor, and texture.
chicagoThe 8 Best Bars in Chicago Right Now
From a chic North Side listening room to an acclaimed Pilsen brewery, Chicago’s drinks scene is as diverse as its 77 neighborhoods.
philadelphiaThe Best Bars and Cafes in Philadelphia Right Now
Whether you’re sipping a Japanese whisky or enjoying a traditional chai, these 9 spots reflect Philly’s booming drinks scene
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Bar School
DrinksWe Taste-Tested the Best Brunch-Worthy Bloody Mary Mixes
Over 11 brands ranging from pleasant dill-forward vibes to sinus-clearing horseradish heat, these are the best.
DrinksWhich Rye Whiskey Is Best? A Taste Test of Sazerac, Michter’s, Rittenhouse, and more
BA staffers recommend the best rye whiskey to stock your winter bar cart.
DrinksThe Best Tonic Water for Cocktails, According to Bon Appétit Editors
We tried seven widely available like Fever Tree, Q Tonics, Betty Buzz, and more.
Culture48 Ways to Mix Up Your Martini
The cocktail of the moment happens to be the simplest drink to make at home—and the most customizable.
Shopping3 Must-Have Martini Glasses for Your Home Bar
These martini glasses are our new go-tos. Plus, our picks for essential cocktail gear for your bar cart.
trendsUsing Vermouth Changed How I Make Martinis
Quality vermouth will take your martini to places you never thought possible.
LifestyleHow to Make the Perfect Nonalcoholic Cocktail, According to Bartenders
Nonalcoholic cocktails aren’t just a stand-in for the real thing—they mark a new world of flavors. Here’s how to explore the best in spirit-free drinks so you can make any gathering inclusive, tasty, and memorable.
In The Culture
DrinksHow Bartenders Are Turning Food Waste Into Great Cocktails
Can a cocktail made from day-old pastries inspire bars to become more sustainable?
LifestyleMeet the Queer Wine Pros Rewriting the Rules—and the Wine List
“We have to change seeing our job as being all about wine.”
Lifestyle“Does This Coupe Make Me Look Gay?”
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LifestyleAmericans are Rethinking How and Why They Drink
We spoke to a handful of people across the country to hear their thoughts on drinking alcoholic beverages.
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Drinks
The Best Gin, According to Our Taste Test
From soft and herbaceous to zesty and citrusy, these gins that stand out.
Drinks
Once Overlooked, Eau de Vie Is More Exciting Than Ever
This expressive high-proof spirit is gaining traction with bartenders and drinkers alike
Lifestyle
AI Can’t Taste. Why Do People Let It Pick Their Wine?
Outsourcing your drink order to the robot in your phone has offline implications.
Drinks
The Italian Spirit Everyone Loves to Hate Is Getting an American Makeover
American distillers are tapping the spirit of Italian grappa with these potent pours.
Lifestyle
Listening Bars Are the Analog Sanctuary Our Social Lives Need Right Now
From Atlanta to Chicago, Japanese-inspired hi-fi lounges are ditching algorithm-powered isolation for vinyl records and deep connection.
Culture
As the Government Reopens, Weed Products Are on the Chopping Block
The proposed cannabis crackdown will affect 95% of the current market.
Drinks
Stop Stressing About What Wines to Serve at Thanksgiving
The only thing better than pie is what you drink with it. We tap experts to share what wines and digestifs they’re popping this year.
Drinks
We Launched a Wine Shop for People Who Love to Eat
These highly curated bottles are asking to be poured at your next dinner party.
Culture
The Best THC Drinks That Taste As Good As They Make You Feel
Here are some of our favorite thirst-quenching, brain-calming cans of hemp-derived THC, including Artet, Cann, and Wynk.
Drinks
It’s a Fine Time for American Wine
A collective of wine pros is energizing the industry with new perspectives on sustainability and an embrace of native grapes.
Drinks
This Thanksgiving, Skip the Cocktail and Pour Vermouth Instead
It’s low-effort, low-proof, and built for a meal teeming with side dishes
Drinks
The Best Nonalcoholic Drinks at Trader Joe’s
Sophisticated sparkling teas, NA wine, and playful canned spritzes
Drinks
This Cocktail Is a Love Letter to Mexican Spirits
A corn-forward take on a whiskey sour will leave you cob-sessed.
Drinks
Beyoncé’s Whisky Brand Is Redefining Craft Thanks to This Whisky Expert
Thanks to Cameron George, SirDavis is proving you can simultaneously create a serious product and sparkle at the rodeo.
Drinks
The Korean-Inspired Hangover Cure I Stand By As a Professional Drinker
Instead of waking up inhumanly hungover, I'd feel normal.
Drinks
Inside the First-Ever Martini Expo, Where the Classic Cocktail is Forever
Will the martini ever die? Not if these super fans have anything to say about it.
Drinks
The Bars Changing How (and Where) We Watch Women’s Sports
From Portland to Phoenix, America’s first women’s sports bars are redefining game day for fans and expanding the community
Drinks
Inside LA’s Koreatown Coffee Boom, Fueled by Innovative Lattes and Chic Vibes
Cold brew, colorful matcha, and relaxed environs reign supreme.
Drinks
Feeling Over Rosé? These 8 Bottles Might Change Your Mind
The 2010s roséwave may have gone flat, but wine insiders know there are still gems to be found.
Drinks
Canned Wine Is Better Than Ever—These Picks Prove It
Looking for quality juice in a cooler-friendly format? These wines are the answer.
Lifestyle
It’s Time to Stop Treating Tonic Like Gin’s Sidekick
Bubbly, bittersweet, and bursting with untapped potential, a bottle of tonic water is the key to a whole summer of compelling cocktails.
trends
It’s the Summer of Two-Ingredient Cocktails
There is a time and a place for a fussy beverage, but not in this economy.
trends
The Food at Epic Universe Is Wild, Weird, and Shockingly Good
Universal’s new Epic Universe takes theme park food to a whole new level.
trends
This Is The Amaro I’ll Be Drinking All Summer Long
Matchbook Distilling puts fruit front and center.
trends
Two New Books Explore Why Food is Gayer Than You Think
Authors John Birdsall and Erik Piepenburg discuss the little-known legacy of queerness in food and dining
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Lifestyle
Yes, Seth Meyers Really Does Get Drunk on Day Drinking
The comedian waxes nostalgic about how his Late Night segment took off, and how Rihanna was central to its success.
Lifestyle
From Girl Beer to Mom Water, Drinks Are Getting Weirdly Personal
By leaning into personality types, emerging beverage brands are trying to catch a vibe.
trends
The Story Behind Fords Gin’s Cocktail Bar Dominance
With a raconteur’s gift of gab, Simon Ford waxes nostalgic on how he built a world-class gin brand
Restaurants
The 9 Best New Bars of 2025
Pouring dialed-in classics, witchy cocktails, or Japanese-inspired drinks, 2025’s Best New Bars are pushing boundaries.