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The Forgotten Heyday of Athlete-Owned Bars and Restaurants

Aaron Goldfarb

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We Asked 10 Bartenders: What’s the One Flavored Liqueur You Actually Respect in Cocktails?

What Does ‘In and Out’ Mean When Ordering a Martini?

A Timeline of New York City’s ‘It’ Bars [Infographic]

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Meet the Winner of Elijah Craig’s New Era of the Old Fashioned Cocktail Contest

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Best New Bartenders Class of 2026

Presented by Luxardo

The 2025 Holiday Cocktail Countdown

VinePair Podcast Network

The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast

The VinePair Podcast: Do Restaurants Need to Rethink Their Revenue Ratios?

The Buildout

The Buildout

The Buildout Podcast: Sip & Guzzle

Wine 101

Wine 101

Wine 101: Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Booze News

With ‘High Voltage,’ Shock Top Follows Voodoo Ranger up the ABV Ladder · 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Breaks Record for Most Expensive Bottle of Wine Sold at Auction · Costco’s ‘Got That Dog’ in New Bourbon With Iconic $1.50 Hot Dog on the Label · Reports: Pernod Ricard Held Acquisition, Merger Talks with Brown Forman

With Its 30th Anniversary, Italian Craft Beer Comes of Age

With Its 30th Anniversary, Italian Craft Beer Comes of Age

photography: Danielle Grinberg

Reports: Pernod Ricard Held Acquisition, Merger Talks with Brown Forman

Reports: Pernod Ricard Held Acquisition, Merger Talks with Brown Forman

The States That Tax Beer the Most (2026)

The States That Tax Beer the Most (2026)

Uncle Nearest Dispute Escalates as Judge Dismisses Co-Founder’s Bankruptcy Case; Lender Fight Continues

Uncle Nearest Dispute Escalates as Judge Dismisses Co-Founder’s Bankruptcy Case; Lender Fight Continues

Videos

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Get your notebooks out Brooklynites — this list is for you. We caught up with bartender Koharu Usui from Downtown Brooklyn’s Bar Goto Niban on this installment of Bartender’s Guide to New York.

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Let the madness begin! 🍸For our third annual Martini Madness, we narrowed down the list of top-tier Martinis in NYC to just 32 and set off on a mission to taste them all. This new batch, in addition to the 64 we've already tasted in the past two years, pits a range of cocktails from classic to kooky against each other.Tap the 🔗 in bio to learn more about each Martini, check back in this Friday to see who makes it to the Sweet 16, and let us know who you're rooting for in the comments!

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If you’re pushing boundaries, perfecting your craft, and setting the tone for what’s next in cocktails, this is your moment 🍸Tap the link in our bio to see the full competition rules and apply now for the Best New Bartenders Class of 2026.

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Do we love Colin McFadden from @meetinghousebeer because of his taproom recommendations? Yes. But it could also be the perfectly poured pints of Guinness that won us over... or maybe it was just his effortless charm? Hard to say, but we are officially fans. Happy drinking Philly! 🦅🍺

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Where should you go for a Guinness this St. Patrick’s Day? We asked the experts, and there may or may not be a clear winner... ☘️🍻

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Where do Nashville bartenders drink when they’re off the clock? Nikolette Hurd of @pearldivernash is sharing her go-to spots around Music City 🎸 Presented by @tabx_app.

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Here are three of our favorite spots in we went in NYC this month. 🍷Hit the link in our bio for the full list of the cool, current, and flat-out excellent bars and restaurants you should visit right now.

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Our tour of Philly continues at the home of one of Philly’s most popular date night bars. @friday.saturday.sunday is a Rittenhouse institution in its own right, but @theloversbar is where Head Bartender Paul MacDonald shows off his exceptional creativity. Let’s find out where this tastemaker eats and drinks in the City of Brotherly Love.

Buying Guides

The 18 Best Malbecs for 2026

The 18 Best Malbecs for 2026

The 14 Best Irish Whiskeys for 2026

The 14 Best Irish Whiskeys for 2026

The 10 Best Bourbons for Old Fashioneds (2026)

The 10 Best Bourbons for Old Fashioneds (2026)

Where to Drink in NYC

March 2026

Spirits

7 Things You Should Know About Springbank, One of Scotland’s Most Storied Distilleries

Need To Know

7 Things You Should Know About Springbank, One of Scotland’s Most Storied Distilleries

Philadelphia’s Doom Bar Serves Up Metal Music and a ‘Bloody’ G&T

Philadelphia’s Doom Bar Serves Up Metal Music and a ‘Bloody’ G&T

What Does ‘Dram’ Actually Mean in Whiskey?

What Does ‘Dram’ Actually Mean in Whiskey?

We Asked 15 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Beginners? (2026)

We Asked

We Asked 15 Bartenders: What’s the Best Whiskey for Beginners? (2026)

Martini Madness 2026

Industry Spotlight

At Banshee, Jen Murphy Goes All-In on Martinis, Guinness, and Neighborhood Hospitality

Ask a Distiller: What Does Single Pot Still Mean in Whiskey?

Here’s How 14 Top Bartenders Make Old Fashioneds at Home

Wine

Passover Is the Best Holiday for Wine Lovers — Here’s What You Should Be Drinking

Passover Is the Best Holiday for Wine Lovers — Here’s What You Should Be Drinking

Ask a Sommelier: What Is Rutherford Dust?

Ask a Sommelier: What Is Rutherford Dust?

The VinePair Podcast: Wine Should Leave the Judgement of Paris in the Past

The VinePair Podcast: Wine Should Leave the Judgement of Paris in the Past

The VinePair Podcast: How Do Wine Programs, Sommeliers, and AI Interact?

The VinePair Podcast: How Do Wine Programs, Sommeliers, and AI Interact?

Why Some Old Wines Were Sealed With Olive Oil

Good Wines

8 of the Best Pinot Noirs From Alsace

Wine 101: Chateau Montelena Part IV

We Asked

We Asked 16 Sommeliers: Which Red Wine Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck? (2026)

Beer

Anheuser-Busch Doubles Down on Its ‘Total Beverage’ Bet on Southern Glazer’s as Reyes Carves up Rival RNDC

Hop Take

Anheuser-Busch Doubles Down on Its ‘Total Beverage’ Bet on Southern Glazer’s as Reyes Carves up Rival RNDC

We Asked 9 Brewers: What Craft Beer Will Be a Future Classic?

We Asked

We Asked 9 Brewers: What Craft Beer Will Be a Future Classic?

Who Is George Clooney’s New Non-Alcoholic Beer Even For?

Hop Take

Who Is George Clooney’s New Non-Alcoholic Beer Even For?

This London Pub Reportedly Sells the Most Guinness in the World

This London Pub Reportedly Sells the Most Guinness in the World

We Asked

We Asked 9 Bartenders: What’s the Best Guinness Pour in Boston?

We Asked

We Asked 14 Bartenders: What’s the Best Guinness Pour in Chicago?

Remembering Guinness Time, the Iconic Beer’s Employees-Only Magazine

How Soso’s Makes Its Towering Guinness-Spiked Ice Cream Sundae