Esquire has rolled out its annual list of the best bars in the country.
In 2026, the publication pulled together 14 bars, many of which are from cities known for their nightlife. That includes a pair from New York, as well as Los Angeles, Chicago, New Orleans, and Miami. But it also includes a watering hole in Minnesota’s capital.
Half Time Rec in St. Paul made the list and got high praise from editor Ryan D’Agostino.
“Half Time Rec is not trying to impress you or me,” he writes…