expat network

How To Find The Perfect Neighborhood Bar (Wherever You Live In The World)

 

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance that you’re considering traveling overseas permanently or for a specific duration. Perhaps you just moved into a different city, state, or country. Or maybe you’re on a vacation and you need to explore the destination’s nightlife a little bit.  How do you find the perfect neighborhood bar?

 

 

 

But whether you’re a local or just passing through, it doesn’t hurt to spend some time in a local bar near you. And if you’re a wine connoisseur, beer lover, or alcohol enthusiast, a bar within the neighborhood can be the perfect place to spend some time in the evenings.

So, how do you go about finding one? Read on to discover some eazy peazy ways to find the perfect bar in a specific neighborhood.

 

How Can You Quickly Find A Good Joint?

Especially if you’ve just moved into an foreign country or a new city for the first time, it can be tough for you to find just the right place to let it all hang out as you sip your favorite drink and enjoy the evening vibe.

But with some getting used to it, identifying just the right chillspot in a new place is no rocket science.

Of course, this means considering several factors, including the following:

 

1. Canvass On The Best Bars

It will go without showing that the best bartenders have social sites where they market themselves. This is a great place to start with, especially when talking about social media, referrals, or the World Wide Web. Wedge yourself into the network to try and find yourself a neighborhood bar that works best for you.

To add to this, you might have friends who’ll recommend some bars to you depending on the experiences they’ve had.

 

2. Distance: Go Local

Whether you own a home, are renting or using another form of temporary accommodation, there’s no better way to enjoy a drink in a new locale than sampling what the local bars have to offer. And as the common saying goes, it pays to do as the Romans do while in Rome!

In other words, finding the perfect neighborhood bar doesn’t have to involve driving miles away. If you care to look, what you’re seeking could be just a few strides away from your apartment or workplace. Better yet, you can even consider a bar that offers deliveries. Just make sure they offer a variety of quality drinks!

 

3. Consider Your Overall Mood

Do not, and this should be reiterated, visit a joint that is just but at the bottom of the barrel! Instead, consider a honky tonk that will be oozing with energy, peace, and serenity. The other thing is, you may not want to spend the entire evening alone or otherwise, searching.

The success of your endeavors will be determined by your overall character and the depth of your wallet!

 

4. Avoid the Urban Centers

If you are on a tight budget, then, for all the right reasons, you might want to avoid the city centers. You don’t want to spend more than you had planned for on just a few drinks or ordering a delivery to the bar. In most cases, bars in rural areas are often cheaper to have a drink and spend time in compared to urban centers.

 

5. Entertainment

The last thing you want is to get into a bar that looks dull, is boring, and quiet. This is especially true if you’re an alcohol enthusiast looking to have some fun alone or with friends. Now, entertainment in bars usually comes in many different forms.

Besides impeccable customer service, you want a joint where you’ll enjoy some of your favorite music, dance the night away, or just chill and play some games at the bar with your buddies. The latter brings us to an important point.

 

6. Does It Have Bar Games That You and Your Friends Can Enjoy?

Bar games are an all-time favorite for many “patrons” in any bar. When chosen right, they make the night more enjoyable, shorter, and all. As the bar game ideas from Untappd would suggest there are so many to choose from, but it all boils down to one thing. The games that you and you enjoy!

These may include games like card games, chess, scrabble, pool/billiards, darts, shuffleboard, and everything in between.

 

The above are just ways that you can find a bar in your perfect neighborhood. You need to be specific on the type of services or products that you’ll need. Most importantly, consider locations that are low risk to avoid the chances of spending the night behind bars.