Rob Roy

Rob Roy makes a convincing argument for the 1960s bachelor pad as an alternative to the current model for modern American cocktail bars: the dimly lit, wood-paneled, brass-and-mahogany pre-Prohibition saloon. If there's no wood paneling per se, there's plenty of exposed stone, black leather, and period art, not to mention a turntable with a couple of shelves of vinyl and a working reel-to-reel tape player — every audiophile's dream back in 1969. Add lots of comfortable lounging space, a solid crowd, excellent drinks, and free Goldfish during happy hour, and — well, you'll have a hard time getting us out of there.