Best U.S. City To Get Drunk In

[Yavin4]

I lived in NY, SF, LA and D.C., but the best city by far to get drunk in is Chicago. Now, I've never been to Milwaukee, so I can't say for sure.

[xultar]

1. Chicago yes! In the loop it is safe to party hardy.

[deepthought42]

39. Annapolis is a drinking town with a sailing problem.

:toast::toast::toast:

I can say this because I live there...and it is true, lol...

[MorningGlow]

2. Can't say yea or nea on Chicago

Never been. But I've been in NYC, Boston, San Fran, and LA, and I've gotta say...

New Orleans.

Hands down. Never so much debauchery in such a small area.

:beer: :toast: :party:

[ewagner]

3. Chicago was good...

(in my mis-spent youth of course)...but more recently I have to say Green Bay is GREAT!


There is a complex of Hotels in the vicinity of Lambeau Field and there are numerous bars and restaurants within walking (crawling) distance of the hotels...

favorites: :party:

THE Bar
Andruzzi's
Stadium View

If they ever close, I'll be wearing a black armband for a month..... :rofl:

[sabra]

4. which area?

- Wrigleyville
- Lincoln Park
- Rush st.
- River North
- Loop

Or all of the above? :-)

[Yavin4]

29. Definitely Wrigleyville

After that everything became one big blur.

[TahitiNut]

5. Second to New Orleans, yes. Chi-town edges out NYC.

:shrug: West coast cities are super, but not for the inebriated on foot.

[xultar]

6. I was gonna say NOLA but after living there...I know there are way too many scammers

prowling for drunks to take down. NOLA isn't too nice to drunks for that reason. Oh and I forgot to mention the out of control cops that shoot and beat up drunks.

[Ishoutandscream2]

7. Haven't been drunk in over 20 years

so I'll have to say my college town, Commerce, Texas.:silly:

[Bonhomme Richard]

8. I have to toss in Key West............

if you consider it a city.

[maveric]

9. San Diego!

Cool bars and liquor stores on every corner! Nice weather to revel in.
Works for me!

[Initech]

33. Second!

Pacific Beach is my favorite place to hang out at.

[htuttle]

10. I think Madison, WI, for sheer volume of alcohol

There are a LOT of bars in Milwaukee, but most of them are smaller neighborhood places that tend to be a little xenophobic to visitors.

But if you can drink from every bar on the Downtown Bar Crawl in Madison, you should be proud (and then check yourself into detox)...Another highlight -- the Great Taste of the Midwest Homebrewers and Taster's Guild festival -- $30 gets you a selection of 500 beers, 2 oz at a time (although they don't advise trying them ALL...).

[jgraz]

20. I KNEW someone would mention Madison

Best drinking town in the country, though Chicago and Milwaukee are also pretty good. The nice thing about Madison is that you can usually walk to all the best bars and when you're done you're likely to be within crawling distance of somebody's apartment or hotel room.

[malta blue]

11. New Orleans

without a doubt!:toast: :beer:

[itsmesgd]

13. I miss New Orleans

I have not been back in two years, since Hurricane Ivan struck Pensacola. I will have to get back this year, if only to see Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) as the Bacchus King at Mardi Gras.

[malta blue]

22. I haven't been in 6 years

but damn, I love that town.

[CTyankee]

49. It's one of just a few towns (cities) I have loved especially

(but not just for drinking) and they include: San Francisco and Rio de Janiero. Those three wonderful cities have enthralled me at different times in my life and I am grateful.

I would include the town of Lucca, Italy in Tuscany but we are not talking about beautiful places, only places that are best to get drunk in. I don't get drunk but I do love these places...

[malta blue]

51. I love SF and have dreamt of the day I get to take

my friend up on her offer of carnaval in Rio.

[CTyankee]

53. I was in Rio (not Carnaval) many years ago, the summer between

my senior year of high school and my freshman year at college. I was entranced by Bossa Nova music, which had yet to come to the U.S. I still love it.

The women in Rio were the most beautiful women I had ever seen. Even the men were gorgeous. The poverty is horrible, however, and I understand that the crime there is pretty awful.

Flying into Rio over Corcavado and Sugar Loaf Mountain was just stupendous. It was so long ago that it was on a propellered airplane, if you can believe it, just before commercial jet travel. Those were the days of Braniff Airlines. Wow...

[malta blue]

55. Sounds like a great adventure!

I must admit, I was always fearful of the criminal element, even though I am a native NYer. My parents would have nothing for me going to carnaval when I was in college (one of my classmates hailed from Rio), so I missed that chance, but we are still in touch, so some day...

[CTyankee]

57. Oh, you have to go! It is truly one of the most fabulous cities in the

world! If you have people there that you know, you probably would be safe! I was just there with my mother in a hotel. It's a wonder all was well!

I must add to that list Taormina, Sicily. I was there in December of 2005. I felt the same way about Taormina that I had felt for S.F., Rio, and N.O., that it was magical. If you have a chance, go to Taormina! Just beautiful. It is on the east coast of Sicily, easily reachable from the mainland of Italy and close to Mt. Etna, which I went up. And I had the best shopping there that I had in all of Sicily.

[itsmesgd]

12. Savannah, Ga....I hate to be a homer .....

but Savannah is one of few cities that allow you to walk the streets with an open container (as long as it's in a plastic cup and less than 20 or 16 oz).
Savannah is known for its St. Patrick's Day parade and "quirky" subculture.
Savannah is a quiet southern town at first glance with tourist traps, like everywhere else, but just below the surface there is a wild "underworld" of old locals and weird visitors. Young and old mix with conservative and liberals all the same. No one cares about your politics or religiion, but emphasis is placed on your comfort level. To quote Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil (our Gone With The Wind) "In Charleston they ask who your family is, In Savannah they ask what you'd like to drink."
I spend many dollars and brain cells exploiting the open container laws- especially when the weather is nice. Another plus is the recent change in law that allows "high gravity" and micro brew beers to be sold around town. I love a good Belgium beer on a South Georgia night.
I used to live in New Orleans which would have to be my #2 drinking-est city. After living in Savannah and New Orleans, I was shocked to get a ticket in St. Louis (home of Budweiser) for walking from the parking lot to a hockey game with a beer in my hand. (I'm glad that they did not check my pockets).
But that is just my two cents.

[RubyDuby in GA]

31. I went to school in Statesboro and I second this post!

Ahh...Savannah.....some great St.Paddy's day times were had by all!!!!!!!

[pitohui]

45. we have open containers in new orleans, thankyaverra much, and in san juan, pr as well

assuming you consider san juan part of the usa, which it technically is

and there it's still legal for the 18 year olds to drink

so hmmm

i'm now thinking san juan might get my vote

[Taverner]

14. I was told N'Awlins but I heard it don't live there no more

[RetroLounge]

15. You wanna get drunk, party, have some fun, dance, etc.

Then Chicago is the place. Leave the car at home, call a cab, and bar hop...

But if you want a long-term alcoholic haze filled with shots and beer, Bukowski Barstools, beernuts and bar dice, vintage jukeboxes playing cry-in-your-beer sad songs, smelly tavern bathrooms, puking in the alley, hardcore drinking buddies or solitary numbness, temporary meaningful booze-fueled relationships, lost days, weeks, months, or even years, then Milwaukee is definitely the place...

Take my word for it.

RL

[terrya]

16. I'll have to visit Milwaukee again.

I have some friends up there. :-)

I was in your fine city 20 years ago...a guy I was then dating was from Milwaukee.

[Phillycat]

17. I don't drink anymore, but I'd have to say State College, Pennsylvania.

Because there isn't a goddamned other thing to do up there.

[RetroLounge]

19. Ah, that's the way I feel about Chetek, WI

I drank heavily up there in the 80's.

Nothing to do but Fish, F*ck and Drink. I chose the drink...

(I no longer drink either)

RL

[Little Wing]

18. Waikiki, HI

[ellisonz]

65. Seconded.

[LaraMN]

21. The one I'm in!

Because I'm a friendly drunk!

:toast:

[bicentennial_baby]

23. Not to mention hilarious!!!

Heehee... 'I hid a slice of pizza in the den...I'm going to bed. It's sausage."

Best. Drunken. Post. on. DU. Ever. :D

:loveya:

[LaraMN]

27. I SO wish I could slosh it up,this week!

Being off of school, and all...

:D

[demnan]

24. Why not make a poll

That way I can easily plan my next vacation. :beer:

[GumboYaYa]

25. Sorry, but that is way off the mark.. the only answer is New Orleans

There isn't even a contest here. The only way someone can disagree with this is if they have never gotten drunk in New Orleans. There is always a place to party and people willing to do it with you...ALWAYS...in New Orleans. The bars do not close, EVER, in some cases.....

I like Chicago, got drunk there a few months ago, but it is no New Orleans.

[itsmesgd]

26. How are things at the Acme Oyster House?

I would kill for a dozen raw and an Abita Turbo Dog right now. I can't wait to get back.
Other favs: Crescent City Brewhouse- love their poboys, Central Grocery- love their muffalatas (sp). Must stop thinking about all the good stuff I'm missing down there>

[Mabus]

28. The Star Diner, hmmmmm

Shrimp remoulade and steak at the Star Diner. Hmmmmmmm.

[BOSSHOG]

41. All of the places you mention are up and running

Central Grocery probably was closed the longest after the Hurricane. I'm heading down this Sunday to aggravate Carolina Panther and Notre Dame Fans. I'm getting a twofer. Best place to have a nice cold beer, the balcony of Tropical Isle, corner of Bourbon and Orleans. Keep on thinking about it. I know there is a po-boy with your name on it just waiting for you to come on down.

[KamaAina]

42. Hey, maybe you can find a dual Panther *and* ND fan

remember, 99% of ND fans couldn't find South Bend on a map. Most would be surprised to learn that it is in Indiana. If you find such a person, I encourage you to point out to him where he can get a good shoe shine. :-)

Meanwhile, the Saints kicked enough tail that I don't get to aggravate any fans at all! :cry:

Oh yes, no Tropical Isle-related post would be complete without remembering the raven-haired temptress who picked me up there one night -- right in front of my Mom! :loveya:

[BOSSHOG]

67. I always stop by Tropical Isle

regardless of my mission. Saints fans are certainly feeling their oats nowadays. I recall along, long time ago when I was a young Sailor on the eve of my first liberty in New Orleans. The grizzly old Chief gave us the usual ass chewing about getting in trouble and drinking too much. He added be careful who you pick up, "she" might have a bigger dick then you.

[Burma Jones]

30. My initial answer was Chicago

But New Orleans was where I first got drunk, and love it for that....but Chicago wins for its tolerance of drunken stupidity and accommodation of inherently foolish things to do.

[Zavulon]

32. I prefer D.C. over Chicago

Easier to get a cab.

[Efilroft Sul]

34. Pittsburgh's South Side

There's a pub crawl only the strongest of livers can get through. Ah, hell, just stop at Piper's Pub there and watch Euro footie and drink Wee Heavy 'til the kilts blow up.

[htuttle]

37. Och! Not the Wee Heavy!

After my only experience finishing a sixer of McEwan's, the next morning I felt like someone had dropped a caber on my head...

[bicentennial_baby]

46. True dat

:D Been there, done that :D

[SPKrazy]

54. Good Eh?

Hi Bicent babe!

lots of good partying places I guess

just don't get e-coli or your party will suck!

:hug: :rofl:

[Cessna Invesco Palin]

56. You know that old converted church brewery thing...

...out past the strip district? 36th street or thereabouts? I was there last week with my family. Never lived in Picksburg, but grew up north of there, in Lawrence county (yes - the place where the high school has a "drive your tractor to school" day.) Good beer, that church brewery. No good for a pub crawl, but the food was decent, albeit expensive.

[Book Lover]

35. I have felt *safest* drunk in San Francisco

I would never be even tipsy in my native NYC. I was drunk once in LA and that was a nightmare (well, LA is a nightmare for me personally anyway...)

[mark414]

36. milwaukee is the drunkest city in the country

madison, AND chicago both suck. stay far from those places.

come to milwaukee.

[KamaAina]

38. Assuming New Orleans is still part of the U.S., it's no contest

(Bush** and others seem to be a bit unclear on that concept :grr: ) if for no other reason than the presence of the ubiquitous go-bars. That's right, folks, NOPD (Not Our Problem, Dude) doesn't care what you drink, as long as it's in a plastic container. All they care about is the glass container!

These days it probably helps to be staying in or near the Quarter, as RTA is shutting down around 10 or 11. :eyes:

Honorable mention goes to NYC, with its late closing times, easy walk (or stumble) ability, all-night transit, and unmatched collection of atmosphere-laden local bars (look for ones with a pressed tin ceiling).

edit: a full report on the State of N.O. Drinking, or as much of it as I can remember, will be fortcoming upon my return from the city on MLK weekend. :beer:

[pitohui]

48. see my post above

but the go-cup also lives in san juan, puerto rico altho i suppose some day the storms will get them as well that day is not yet

[crim son]

40. Not Bangor, Maine!

I've been told many times that Chicago is the best city for partying. I've never been.

[SPKrazy]

52. I Haven't Either

but one of my brothers in law, the youngest one-27 years old. Went to Northwestern and he got a pretty good education in drinking and partying.
He then got his law degree.

Now I think he's so stoned I don't know how he represents people in court.

:bounce:

On the topic, I'd love to go to Chicago!

:toast:

[crim son]

60. There are a lot of places I'd like to go

but I suspect I won't get to them. But who knows? Maybe the single life will find me flying all over the world! :P

[SPKrazy]

63. The Jet Setting crim son!

one never knows what the future will bring

we're going to shed this piece of shit called 2006 and then be free to do what we want!

:evilgrin:

[fleabert]

43. Buffalo NY

best place to have a beer, hands down.

(I've also been all over the country)

[pitohui]

44. i like chicago, good choice EOM

,

[SPKrazy]

47. Used To Be Stillwater, Oklahoma! Oklahoma State (BTW Beat Alabama Today)

On the "strip", a street lined with bars, that you could carry beer from bar to bar, and drink in the street.

Streaker's night was the Thursday before Spring break and the street was packed with thousands of drunken people, you literally couldn't lift your arms, or you had them up already! Everyone seemed to be drunk and once in a while there was a streaker.

The party was stopped by the city who passed a law that said you couldn't drink in the street.

Not as much fun anymore after that.

It was a blast while it lasted.

There still were some great bars to party at and I have many fond memories of those years despite the fact that I used up my right to drink while there too! LOL

:toast:

[Blue-Jay]

50. Chicago, New Orleans, hundreds of small towns everywhere...

Not US, but I gotta give it up for Windsor ON, too. Those people know how to DRINK.

[querelle]

58. Boston

Boston is actually the only American city I ever got drunk in. Now Canadian cities.........hands down it has to be Montreal. A stand up comic once referred to Montreal as Disney Land for adults. So true.

Q

[WindRavenX]

59. NYC

The Village is home to some mighty awesome/seedy bars.

Anyone hear of the 2 x 4?

[Karenca]

61. Ditto - NYC. .eom

[Pierre.Suave]

62. this is an easy question...

It is which ever town I am in at the time...

[WannaJumpMyScooter]

64. Whichever one I am in

works for me.

Only bad experience was in Atlanta. I hate Atlanta.

[Orsino]

66. DC, obviously.

You can get away with anything in DC, just by claiming to have been drunk.