21 Bars in America You Must Drink at Before You Die

Eat free nachos, listen to all of the bartenders list off incredible trivia, and enjoy the historic decor.

The best part about this bar is the bathroom entirely covered in James Franco.

Boston has the world's biggest permanent ice bar. Almost everything is carved out of ice, and you're given a parka poncho upon arrival.

This crazy church- and religion-themed bar might be the strangest place you'll ever be in your life — but it's so worth it. Religious folk art plasters the wall, and an organ is often used for singing sessions.

Consider this downtown Chicago joint the ultimate tiki bar. Sip its rum-based drinks out of coconuts and seashells.

You'll feel like you have stepped inside a quirky circus when you walk into the Unicorn Bar. Make sure to grab the deep-fried Twinkies and free cotton candy.

Local Edition is the ultimate bar for journalists and writers. The old newspaper pages and typewriters spread throughout the joint give it an old-timey feel.

The zombie-themed bar plays zombie horror films on loop and serves all kinds of funny drinks based on the living dead.

A mustache-themed bar. Enough said.

If you're looking for the best hand-crafted cocktails in Miami, this is the spot. Comfy lounge chairs and a lush outside patio make this the ultimate bar for kicking back and having a drink.

This Nashville bar is all about the awesome drinks. They're inspired by popular culture, so you can find cocktails with names like Saved by the Bell and Piece of My Heart.

Believe it or not, Linger used to be a mortuary. The bar and rooftop space serve up flavorful cocktails with local ingredients.

A gem among Las Vegas, this huge bar has an incredible pre-Prohibition-era design.

Creepy gets the cool treatment at this horror-themed bar. The place is named after fiction writer H.P. Lovecraft.

You're not cool if you've never been to Dead Rabbit in NYC's Financial District. The ground-floor taproom offers an incredible selection of beer and whiskey.

This former auto-service garage in downtown Louisville is now a bar with Astroturf benches and glowing ping-pong tables.

Novela is every book-lover's fantasy. The entire place is lined with books, and all of the drinks are named after famous novels and authors.

If you're looking for a beer garden with laid-back urban appeal, Market Garden Brewery has everything you need. The seasonal brews are worthy of your taste buds.

Everyone has to have the classic French Quarter experience in New Orleans at least once. This bar will leave you with tons of memories and a great drink in your hand.

From the front, this bar is disguised as a bookstore. Once you walk beyond the bookcase, prepare yourself for good old-fashioned saloon-style drinks.

On the outside, Basement Tavern simply looks like a Victorian mansion. Take a step inside and it's a whole other story — if you're looking to dance and drink like you never have in your life, this is the place.