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Overview: This article includes recommendations for establishments with an interesting vibe and atmosphere that contributed to a memorable experience while we were traveling.

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Disclaimer

The items on this list are places we have stepped foot in. We are not affiliated with any of the following establishments; reviews are based in honesty and from the perspective of someone experiencing that establishment for the first time. Things This is not a static article. As we explore new places, more recommended establishments will be added and existing ones may be changed.

Aspects we look for

Vibe:

  • How the place feels

    • The ambiance, music, and emotional sense of the establishment and its occupants

Atmosphere:

  • How the place is designed and/or decorated

    • Very unique features that make the space and the feeling of immersion into a different place or time

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titleSeattle, Washington

Underbelly

• Visited in December
• Basement venue located in the Seattle Underground which is a network of underground passageways and basements in the Pioneer Square neighborhood
• Speakeasy vibe
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Dreamland

• Visited in December
• Plant-filled space with a disco ball hallway (also has mirrors, amazing for photos)
• Located in the Fremont neighborhood
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titleDenver, Colorado

Hudson Hill
• Cocktail bar, upscale vibe
• Plant-filled space with low couches
• Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood
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The Thin Man
• Crowded and lively atmosphere, place is bumping
• Funky decor, patio and music downstairs
• Located in the Uptown neighborhood


Cervantes' Masterpiece Ballroom
• Independent live music venue, two rooms offering live music simultaneously
• Always great shows and great crowd vibe
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Milk Bar
• Lively nightclub with electronic music and fire pits
• Many themed rooms including a goth room, arcade, 80s room, etc.

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titleNew York, New York

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titlePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania

The Dandelion Pub
• Authentic British cuisine
• Luxury upscale and charming pub vibe
• Idiosyncratic seating areas, rooms and nooks
• Each room is unique and decorated differently
• Brick fireplace and a Victorian-style dining room
Located in the Rittenhouse neighborhood
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titleWashington D.C.

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titleChicago, Illinois

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titleSan Francisco, California

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titleAtlanta, Georgia

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Cities Abroad

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titleBerlin, Germany

Eschschloraque

• Visited in December
• Hidden bar with live music, often vinyl
• Cash only, no photos inside or outside
• Passageways leading to an overgrown courtyard with alcoves and street art
• Lighting is very low-lit and there is a lot of indoor smoking but the vibe is very cool and underground

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titleCopenhagen, Denmark

Bastard Cafe

• Visited in December
• Lively hangout with over 4000 board games
• Quintessential hygge vibe, perfect for cold winter days
• Hidden gem for friends and social life in Copenhagen
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titleSanto Domingo, Dominican Republic