Beer Bars Worldwide

Local beer hall with multiple draft options including Huda, Saigon, Larue, and Tiger. Indoor and outdoor seating, full grilled food menu, mixed crowd of locals and the occasional foreigner.

An Cuu · 293 reviews

Outdoor beer garden along Hung Vuong serving draft Huda and Saigon Red. Long tables, grilled meat and seafood, mostly Vietnamese groups. Loud, friendly, and cheap.

An Cuu · 39 reviews

Outdoor beer garden serving Huda on draft with grilled food. Long communal tables, mixed Vietnamese and tourist crowd, basic but cheap and friendly.

Ben Ngu · 39 reviews

One of the better-known bars on Soi 6 with a slightly larger footprint than its neighbors. Open-front format with TVs showing live sports.

Soi 6 · 2 reviews

Generic name for the cluster of bia hoi joints along Phan Boi Chau that fill with locals after work. Plastic stools, draft Huda at 20,000 VND, snacks and grilled meat. No English, no menu, no problem.

Ben Ngu · 1422 reviews

Waterfront beer hall from the Patagonia craft brewery. Wide outdoor terrace facing the docks, a rotating tap list, and the chain's signature caramelized-beer ritual.

Puerto Madero · 4402 reviews

Cluster of small open-air beer bars near Karon Park and the lake. Cheap drinks, hostess service at some venues, regular older-expat clientele, low-key alternative to Bangla Plaza.

Karon · 159 reviews

Corner beer bar on Soi 6 popular with British and Australian visitors. Pool table, cheap draft beer, and a steady stream of afternoon regulars.

Soi 6 · 4 reviews

BBC's central Chapinero location with the chain's standard craft tap list and pub menu. Larger and louder than the Parque 93 outpost, with a university and expat crowd that builds through the evening.

Chapinero · 2621 reviews

Legendary Žižkov pub named after the one-eyed Hussite commander. A neighborhood institution with cheap beer, a packed garden in summer, and occasional live music or art events.

Zizkov · 2092 reviews

Cervejaria Colorado's craft beer outpost in Vila Olímpia, serving draft beers brewed with Brazilian ingredients like rapadura and coffee. The relaxed, open-air setup is ideal for casual drinks.

Vila Olimpia · 489 reviews

Open-air beer bar complex forming the backbone of LK Metro. Dozens of connected bars with pool tables, cheap drinks, and a casual social atmosphere.

LK Metro · 36 reviews

Mid-soi beer bar with an open layout popular during early evening hours. Cold bottles from around 70 baht and a rotating crew of staff.

Soi 6 · 14 reviews

Bogotá Beer Company's flagship Parque 93 location, with a long craft tap list, pub food, and outdoor seating facing the park. Reliable warm-up spot before moving to the lounges or rooftops.

Zona T / Parque 93 · 4360 reviews

Craft and imported beer pub on Calle 83 with sidewalk seating and a long tap list. A reliable starting point for a Zona Rosa night before moving to the clubs.

Zona Rosa · 554 reviews

Cluster of beer bars around the weekly night market area. Street food stalls and 59-baht bottles of Chang create a social gathering spot on market nights.

Soi Buakhao · 405 reviews

Multi-level craft brewery and bar spread across several floors. Brews its own stout, ales, and lagers on site, with live music on the ground floor most evenings.

Temple Bar · 6200 reviews

Craft beer bar on Sarri Street with 12 rotating taps focused on Greek microbreweries and a bottle list covering European imports. The space is small and unpretentious, with a few sidewalk tables and a bartender who knows every beer on the wall.

Psyrri · 5027 reviews

Flagship taproom of Denmark's most famous craft brewery, pouring 20+ rotating taps of Mikkeller beers and guest brews in a minimalist Scandinavian space on Viktoriagade.

Vesterbro · 3200 reviews

Casual open-air beer bar with pool tables and a laid-back crowd. Cheaper drink prices compared to Fields Avenue venues a few blocks away.

Perimeter Road · 175 reviews

No-frills standing bar serving draft beer and chuhai from around 300 yen. Popular with locals winding down after work in the Tobita area.

Tobita Shinchi · 158 reviews

A sprawling multi-room pub spread across two floors of a converted building. Traditional Slovak food, local beers, and a maze-like layout decorated with folk art and antique farm tools make it a reliable first stop.

Old Town · 7823 reviews

Sprawling beer hall that functions as a social hub for the neighborhood, with long communal tables and Pilsner Urquell on tap. The upstairs hosts comedy nights and local events.

Zizkov · 6626 reviews

Large open-air beer bar complex built around a central courtyard with a stage. Live music most evenings and dozens of connected bar units.

Soi Buakhao · 5149 reviews

Craft beer bar with 12 rotating taps featuring Greek microbreweries and European imports. Knowledgeable staff, relaxed vibe, and a good selection of bar snacks. Popular as a warm-up spot before hitting the clubs.

Valaoritou · 4152 reviews

Traditional Cologne Brauhaus on Friesenstrasse, just east of the Belgian Quarter. Kobes servers circulate with trays of 200ml Kölsch glasses, replacing them automatically until you signal stop. Hearty Rhineland food and communal wooden benches.

Belgisches Viertel · 3821 reviews

Mikkeller's wild ale and sour beer bar on Refshaleoen, pouring rare barrel-aged brews in a waterfront setting. Seasonal outdoor seating with views across the harbor.

Norrebro · 680 reviews

The famous intersection of Ta Hien and Luong Ngoc Quyen where plastic stools spill onto the street and fresh bia hoi costs 5,000-10,000 VND per glass. Peak hours are 7-11 PM nightly.

Ta Hien Street · 273 reviews

Cluster of small, cheap bars in the nearby San'ya area. Working-class atmosphere, beers from 300 JPY. Cash only, minimal English.

Yoshiwara · 146 reviews

Cluster of bia hoi joints along Nguyen Hue street that fill with locals after work. Fresh draft beer at 15,000 to 20,000 VND, plastic stools, basic snacks. No English.

An Cuu · 91 reviews

Cervecería inside the Barrio shopping mall, occupying a converted former police station of over 500 square meters. House beers from the Capitán Central brewery and a long table layout that encourages groups.

Guemes · 5826 reviews

Historic brewery dating back to 1760, now serving freshly tapped Mühlen Kölsch and hearty Rhineland dishes like sauerbraten. The basement bowling lanes are a popular draw for groups.

Eigelstein · 1844 reviews

German and international craft beer bar with a rotating selection of over 20 taps. The relaxed atmosphere draws a crowd that takes their beer seriously without being snobby about it.

Oranienburger Strasse · 1278 reviews

Open-air beer bar on 19th Street with plastic furniture and a casual atmosphere. Draws a mostly local crowd with some of the cheapest draught beer in the area.

Chinatown & 19th Street · 2813 reviews

Long-running craft beer bar in Quinta Camacho with one of Bogotá's deepest tap lists. Casual neighborhood vibe, food menu of pub-style snacks, and a Colombian craft beer focus. Sister location operates further north.

Chapinero · 35 reviews

Standard Soi 6 beer bar with friendly staff and low-key pricing. One of the longer-running establishments on a street with high turnover.

Soi 6 · 184 reviews

Budget bar on Pham Ngu Lao with sidewalk seating and 15,000 VND bia hoi. Gets busy with backpackers pre-gaming before heading to Bui Vien.

Pham Ngu Lao · 3 reviews

Neighborhood beer bar with Filipino comfort food and karaoke on weekends. Mostly frequented by resident expats rather than short-stay tourists.

Perimeter Road · 25 reviews

A cluster of roughly a dozen open-fronted lady bars along the central section of Loi Kroh between Charoenprathet and Kotchasarn. Bar stools facing the street, neon signage, lady drinks at 150-200 THB, low-key low-pressure.

Loi Kroh Road · 6 reviews

Corner pub typical of the Cejl quarter. Cheap Starobrno on tap, loud locals, and no pretense. It's a working-class pub that has served the neighborhood for decades.

Cejl

Laid-back pub a few minutes from the Masaryk University faculty buildings. Cheap Pilsner Urquell on tap, outdoor seating in warmer months, and a crowd that leans heavily student. No pretense.

Veveří

The student bar closest to the Faculty of Arts building. Functional interior, dirt-cheap beer, and the kind of crowd where half the people are debating their thesis topics. Open from afternoon.

Veveří

Traditional Czech pub operating for decades in the Veveri neighborhood. Named tongue-in-cheek after the graduate degree. Czech lager on tap at 38 CZK, no frills, full most evenings.

Veveří

Traditional Cologne brewery tap serving their own Muhlen Kolsch straight from the barrel. The Kobes waiters keep the small glasses coming until you place a coaster on top.

Eigelstein

Traditional Frankfurt pub with a strong local following. Serves Apfelwein alongside conventional beers and straightforward pub food. Less touristy than the Sachsenhausen taverns.

Bornheim

One of Frankfurt's most recognizable cider taverns, with a wood-paneled interior and communal benches. The Wagner family has operated here since 1931 and the Bembel never stops moving.

Sachsenhausen

Traditional Apfelwein tavern and restaurant with an extensive hot food menu alongside house-pressed cider. Often cited as the most authentic of the Schweizer Strasse institutions.

Sachsenhausen

Compact old-school cider bar on Wallstrasse with a loyal neighborhood following and minimal tourist overhead. The cider is dispensed from ceramic Bembeln and conversation tends to get loud by 21:00.

Sachsenhausen

A relaxed Apfelwein garden and pub with outdoor seating that fills up fast in summer. The house cider is produced by the Possmann brand and served at a price that won't shock you.

Sachsenhausen

Family-run cider tavern that has operated in Sachsenhausen for generations. Quieter than Wagner on most nights, with a mix of regulars and first-timers exploring the quarter.

Sachsenhausen

The fir-wreath sign above the door signals it's an Apfelwein establishment, a centuries-old Frankfurt tradition. Rustic interiors, long communal tables, and food that pairs well with several rounds of cider.

Sachsenhausen

Standard Irish pub format on the strip serving Guinness, pub food, and live sports on screens. A refuge for those who need a break from dance music. Quiz nights on Tuesdays draw a reliable crowd.

Hersonissos

Beer garden in the forest park with outdoor seating under mature trees. Summer-only operation, with a range of Hungarian draft beers and simple food.

Nagyerdo (Great Forest)

Belgian beer specialist in the downtown core with a wide selection of bottled and draft imports alongside Hungarian craft options. Popular with students and beer enthusiasts.

Belváros (Downtown)

Standing draft beer bar at the foot of Tsutenkaku Tower pouring super-cold Asahi from 350 JPY. No seats, no food, just cheap beer in a retro setting.

Shinsekai

Open-front standing bar on the road connecting Shinsekai to Tobita Shinchi. Canned beer from 200 JPY and chuhai from 250 JPY. Cash only, no pretense.

Tobita Shinchi

Rock-bottom-priced standing bar near Shin-Imamiya Station where regulars drink canned chuhai for 150 JPY. No food, no frills, just the cheapest drinks in Osaka.

Tobita Shinchi

Legendary standing bar near Ameyoko where dishes start at 100 JPY and drinks from 200 JPY. Cash only, no seats, and perpetually packed with locals after 5 PM.

Ueno

Open-air standing bar near Jokamachi shopping street serving fresh sashimi and cheap beer from 300 JPY. Cash only, no frills, and beloved by regulars.

Yoshiwara

Small open-front beer bar on Fields Avenue with cheap San Miguel and pool tables. Popular with budget-minded visitors looking for a casual drink between go-go bar visits.

Fields Avenue