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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 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

Stateside Cities

 Seattle, 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
• Link

Dreamland

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

 Denver, Colorado

Hudson Hill
• Cocktail bar, upscale vibe
• Plant-filled space with low couches
• Located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood
• Link

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
• Link

Milk Bar
• Lively nightclub with electronic music and fire
• Many themed rooms including a goth room, arcade, 80s room, etc.

 New York, New York

 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Contenders:

The Dandelion Pub

Monk’s Cafe

 Washington D.C.

 Chicago, Illinois

 San Francisco, California

 Atlanta, Georgia

Cities Abroad

 Berlin, 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

 Copenhagen, Denmark

 Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic

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