Food & Wine: The Best New Bars In The U.S.

When the conversation turns to cocktails, as it often does at Food & Wine, there's one person we listen to loud and clear: Jim Meehan. He's been called many things, including: Bartender of the Year; the bar manager at Manhattan's outstanding PDT (a.k.a., the place that you walk through a phone booth Bond-style to enter); and Deputy Editor of the F&W Cocktail book series. Because this is one of the best times in memory to be drinking great cocktails, we asked Meehan to pick his 10 favorite new spots in the country. He obliged. Here, Food & Wine reveals the Top 10 Best New Bars in the U.S.

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• Canon, Seattle

  At this genius spot, you can get gorgeously made cocktails like the gin-based La Bicyclette, served in a handy glass flask that you?ll get in trouble if you don?t drink from. In a marked change from many bars you?ve probably been to, this one has an outstanding bathroom. In fact, it won a best bathroom award for 2011 from Eater.com. Plus: <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/best-bacon-burgers-in-the-us">America's Best Bacon Burgers</a>

• The NoMad Hotel, New York

  ?This feels like what it is?a big, beautiful American hotel bar,? says Meehan of this space, which is anchored by a 24-foot mahogany bar and boasts additional rooms, like the Library. Leo Robitschek breaks the cocktail menu into categories like Soft Cocktails and Dark Spirited. The Classics aren?t classic classics; instead they tend toward terrific lesser-known drinks, like the Morning Glory Fizz, a mix of Scotch, absinthe, lemon and egg white. Plus: <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/best-steak-in-the-us">Best Steak in the U.S.</a> Photo courtesy of the NoMad Hotel.

• The Barrelhouse Flat, Chicago

  ?This place is brilliant,? says Meehan, who also likes that it?s open later than most places in Chicago (in fact, the website doesn?t include closing times). The huge bar houses two concepts. Downstairs is casual, with a great jukebox and a gorgeous punchbowl set up (available by the cup, the pitcher and the bowl). Upstairs, you can find more of that perennially popular NYC speakeasy ambience. Plus: <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/best-burgers-in-the-us">Best Burgers in the U.S.</a>

• Pour Vous, Los Angeles

  This Parisian-style cocktail lounge with red velvet banquettes is gorgeous. The menu focuses on French spirits and has category titles like Parfum, with drinks like Pret a Poire (Armagnac, pear eau de vie and bitters, atomized). ?It?s fun,? says Meehan. Out back, there?s an old-school trolly car for smokers to hang out on. Plus: <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/americas-best-doughnuts">America?s Best Doughnuts</a>

• The Hawthorne, Boston

  Jackson Cannon is one of Meehan?s favorite mixologists. (He also oversees the drinks at the neighboring Island Creek Oyster Bar and Eastern Standard?which makes things easy if you want to get something to eat before or after Hawthorne.) The space is made up of several lounges, including a comfy living room-style one outfitted with a vintage Russian vodka chiller. Plus: <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/food-and-wines-favorite-places-for-pie">Best Pie Spots in the U.S.</a>

• Williams & Graham, Denver

  ?Sean Kenyon is just killing it,? Meehan says approvingly. ?And he?s successfully figured out the hidden entrance scenario.? To enter Williams & Graham, drinkers walk through a faux bookstore and past a bookcase into the dark, sexy space. Cocktails include the regionally appropriate Smoky Mountain (a mix of local honey vodka and mezcal). Plus: <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/americas-best-bars">America?s Best Bars</a>

• Woodsman Tavern, Portland, OR

  Like the US men?s Olympic basketball team, this place is a collaboration of all-stars. Mixologist Evan Zimmerman is teamed up with Duane Sorrenson (owner of the exceptional Stumptown coffee) and chef Jason Barwikowski (formerly of Clyde Common). ?It?s really comfortable, has great food and has the amenity of one of the city?s best bartenders making your drinks,? says Meehan. <a href="http://www.foodandwine.com/slideshows/best-new-bars/9">Click Here for More of the Top 10 Best New Bars in the U.S.</a>

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