The 27 Best Bars in America, 2020

Twenty-seven drinking experiences to be had when we'll really need them. If you have trouble reading this message, view it in a browser.       The Best Bars in America   "What makes a bar an Esquire Best Bar?" It's a question Lifestyle Director Kevin Sintumuang gets asked a lot, and he tends to dodge it, mainly because it's so hard to answer in a satisfying and meaningful way. His canned reply is something like: "a place that you love so much you can't wait to experience it all over again." But he has always found that answer cliché—like a Yelp review presented by the Hallmark Channel. He masked a cringe every time he said it. But damn if this pandemic hasn't made that sentiment so true. A place you just can't wait to experience again? It's still his answer. Except now he really means it. Whether they're open or not so open, we hope you'll fall in love with this year's best bars, and all past (and future) places in our ever-growing hall of fame, when you can. 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