Welcome to This Blog Exploring the Unique Bars of the USWelcome to This Blog Exploring the Unique Bars of the US
Hello and welcome, our dear readers. We are pleased to present you with our new blog that is set to explore the many unique and gorgeous bars in the United States.
Everyone likes going out for a drink now and then, so it’s natural to have at least a few bars on your list. We often forget though that it’s not just about getting a nice drink, but also about the environment; bars are a place to connect with your friends and meet others, so the environment and the community are important components.
With the advent of the Internet, we were all suddenly thrust into a whole new world of places and attractions around the globe and we no longer had to rely on word of mouth to find a hidden gem. One simple click now shows us the way to the most exquisite bars.
Since you chose to click on our website, it’s now our duty to show you what we think are the most unique and interesting bars in the United States. A country so big is bound to have a rich selection of amazing and innovative bars, so we doubt we would ever run out of cool new places to show you.
A Brief History of American Bars
It might sound a bit odd for us to claim that going to a bar is one of the most American things to do, but let us elaborate. Back in the day, during colonial times, people used to assemble in taverns where they shared ideas, some of which radical for their time.
Although cafes existed as well, they were usually reserved for the cream le crem of society, while the tavern was a place where “all were created equal”, as the Constitution would postulate a few decades later. An employer could be drinking ale with his employees and discuss everything from their personal life to politics.
Soon these taverns became breeding grounds for revolutionary activity, and they did indeed play a big part in the assembly of like-minded individuals who together fought off the biggest imperial power of the time. In fact, many of them exist to this day and some even continue to operate as taverns:
Once the thirteen colonies became one unified and sovereign country, Americans turned westward. The settlers brought their favorite past-time with them, drinking with friends and strangers, and went on to create the iconic saloon. The saloon first exhibited the concept of the long bar and the attentive bartender who’d drown your sorrows.
If you’d like to experience the excitement of the Wild West, you have to visit these surviving saloons:
- Silver Dollar Saloon, 315 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461 – first opening in 1879, this saloon still serves cold drinks and many amazing stories from its heyday.
- The Buckhorn Saloon, 32 Main St, Pinos Altos, NM 88053 – made in the traditional New Mexican architectural style, The Buckhorn Saloon has been continuously open since the 1860’s.
- Pioneer Salon, 310 NV-161, Goodsprings, NV 89019 – the historical Nevadan saloon has a room dedicated to Clark Gable and his late wife Carol Lombard as he learnt of her tragic fate there.
By now you know how much Americans loved their taverns, saloons, and bars, yet the Prohibition put an end to these communal places. At least on paper. Speakeasies opened around the countries and some of them can be visited today (we have a separate article on them, give it a look).
Thank You
Thank you for your support of our new venture and we hope you have fun exploring the bars you read about here!