OPEN BARS (6)
The Warfield
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
The Warfield
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
Historic theater and music venue that has hosted legendary acts including Bob Dylan and Nirvana.
Mississippi Studios
🇺🇸Portland, United States
Hybrid recording studio and live music venue. Integral to Portland's alternative music scene.
The Bitter End
🇺🇸New York, United States
The oldest continuously operating rock and roll club in New York City, having opened its doors in 1961. Founded by Fred Weintraub, the club began as a coffeehouse during the height of the Greenwich Village folk boom. A pivotal moment in its history involves Weintraub personally chipping away the crumbling plaster of the interior to reveal the red brick wall underneath—this wall became the venue's visual signature, the iconic backdrop for thousands of performances and album covers over six decades.
The Troubadour
🇺🇸Los Angeles, United States
Opened in 1957 by Doug Weston, The Troubadour functioned as a community center for the Laurel Canyon folk-rock set. It was famously the place where The Eagles' Don Henley and Glenn Frey first met at the bar, leading to the formation of one of the best-selling bands in history.
Never Never Land
🇯🇵Tokyo, Japan
More than a bar; a political and cultural institution. Became the headquarters for the "Save Shimokitazawa" movement, a grassroots campaign that fought against the government's plan to bulldoze the neighborhood for a highway. The owner, Kenji Shimodaira, is a key community figure.
CLOSED BARS (4)
The Hungry i
🇺🇸San Francisco, United States
Historic nightclub known for launching careers. Focused on comedy and cabaret.
The 2nd Fret
🇺🇸Philadelphia, United States
The city's premier folk club in the 1960s, The 2nd Fret also welcomed folk rock pioneers like James Taylor and Joni Mitchell before experimenting with rock acts—though it remained best known for folk.
Nambucca
🇬🇧London, United Kingdom
Historically pivotal for the "Nu-Folk" (Frank Turner, Mumford & Sons) and Libertines-era indie scenes, Nambucca was a key venue for North London's alternative community.
Bijou Café
🇺🇸Philadelphia, United States
Operated by the Electric Factory team, the Bijou was an upscale club hosting rock, folk, jazz, and comedy—an important, if short-lived, stop for eclectic live music.