Most people have a favorite watering hole, but how many can say they've gotten drunk at the most famous bars in America?
Derek Hembree and Clint Lanier are college buddies who decided to travel around the U.S. to discover the best saloons, pubs, and dives across the country.
They published their findings in a book, Bucket List Bars.
Each bar has a story, from Al Capone's favorite speakeasy to the setting of the greatest party ever thrown.
If you're a true bar aficionado, it's worth paging through the more than 70 drinking locations mentioned in the book. We spoke with the bar-hopping duo to find out which were their absolute favorites.
Scholz Garten, Austin, TX
1607 San Jacinto Blvd.
What To Drink: Beer, any kind
Scholz Garten is one of the coolest (and oldest) beer gardens in the country. Founded by a German immigrant in 1866, you can still sit outside and listen to bands play while sipping your authentic Bavarian beer, just like when it first opened its doors.
"Most of the Texas politicians go here to drink after legislature," Lanier said. "It’s a very cultural experience."
The Green Mill, Chicago, IL
4802 N. Broadway Ave.
What To Drink: Gin Martini
"This is where Al Capone used to hang out, and they still have the booth that he would sit in. And you can sit in it, too — just get there early enough," Lanier warned.
The Green Mill also has great live jazz and a really cool atmosphere since it hasn't changed much since its days as a 1920s speakeasy.
Rosa’s Cantina, El Paso, TX
3454 Doniphan Dr.
What To Drink: A bottle of Lone Star and a shot of Cuervo
"People might get angry, but I like Rosa’s Cantina," Lanier confessed. "It has an amazing legacy to the area."
Rosa's was founded in the post-prohibition 1940s, and still remains a favorite among locals and tourists alike.
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