Who doesn't like a bar with a little character-a timeless glimpse into decades of lives lived, loves lost and cans crushed?Īdmittedly, this roundup was difficult to compose, because these lovably gin joints are defined by deeply personal connections. But the drinking dens that have impacted me most over the years are truly some of the dingiest and dankest the country has to offer.
As a food and drinks writer (aka professional imbiber), I'm all for fancy cocktail lounges and highbrow cuisine.
