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Get advice about bar etiquette to make the most of a night out at your favorite bar or lounge. Read about hot spots and hot bartenders.
How to Order a Drink in a Crowded Bar
A few tips for grabbing a bartender's attention on a busy night.
Chicago's Bars and Restaurants
A directory and reviews of bars and restaurants in Chicago by About's Chicago Guide, Virginia Soto.
Las Vegas Clubs and Bars
Looking to enjoy the nightlife in Vegas? Take a look at this great resource from Zeke Quezada, About Guide to Las Vegas for Visitors, for some do's and don'ts before you get to the strip.
Best New York City Cocktail Bars
Looking to sample a classic cocktail or contemporary creation at a New York City cocktail bar? Check out this list for some of the best cocktail bars in New York City.
The Batini Dusk til Dawn- 2004 Official Drink of Austin Texas
About's Guide to Austin, TX, Jacci Howard Bear, profiles an annual drink competition in Austin.
Martini Bars in Orlando
Find great martini bars in the Orlando area in a directory from About.com Orlando for Visitors Guide, Theresa Johnston.
Why Ordering Sangria In a Bar Is a Bad Idea
What every tourist in Spain needs to know about 'traditional' Sangria.
The World's Best Bars
Check out this list before your next vacation. From Amsterdam to Zurich, you find out what people think of some of the best bars and lounges in the world.
King of Cocktails- Dale DeGroff
Keep up on what Dale DeGroff (King of Cocktails) is up to and catch his next drink seminar. This master of mixology is worth listening to and his book "The Craft of the Cocktail" is a spectacular reference.
Edinburgh's Cocktail Trail
Follow Edinburgh's Cocktail Trail on your trip to Scotland. The trail includes five bars and fifteen drinks featuring Scotland's best spirits.
True Tales of Tipping
Keeping the bartender (and you) happy. Real advice from The Pirate, a bartender on New York's Lower East Side, on tipping, the "free round" and some bartender pet peeves.
Looking Sober When Drunk
The BBC's h2g2 guides people who tend to become embarrassed by their drunkenness through some of the trials and pitfalls of keeping their inebriation to themselves.

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