Best Bars In America Season 1

Season 1

Air date: 2013-12-05

Episodes: 11

Episodes

E1: Bryant's Cocktail Lounge

Friends and comedians Jay Larson and Sean Patton explore bars featured in Esquire magazine’s annual rundown of the best in the country with stops in Milwaukee, Chicago and San Francisco.

Air date: 2013-12-05

E2: Portland

Jay and Sean visit Portland, Oregon, a town known for its alternative ethos and hipster spirit. From a microbrewery and a small batch whiskey bar to a rum club and a spot for an authentic Spanish coffee, the guys take in the city’s artisanal culture, jump on an old-timey bar bus tour, and check out the town’s oldest strip club. Special guest: The Decemberists’ Chris Funk.

Air date: 2014-06-25

E3: Austin

Jay and Sean visit Austin, Texas, a town that embraces the craft cocktail movement while giving it a unique local twist and a dash of downhome Texas charm.

Air date: 2014-07-02

E4: New York City

Jay and Sean visit New York City, where they meet the creator of Esquire magazine's annual best bars list and follow his advice to find the best watering holes in the Big Apple.

Air date: 2014-07-09

E5: Boston

Jay and Sean visit Jay's hometown of Boston, and create a whirlwind tour of Beantown.

Air date: 2014-07-16

E6: Bar Food

Jay and Sean search for the best hotel bars in the U.S. Comedians Nick Thune and Jen Kirkman appear.

Air date: 2014-07-23

E7: Brooklyn

Jay and Sean are back in New York, but this time they’re taking their drinking tour to their old stomping ground: Brooklyn.

E8: Hotel Bars

Jay and Sean travel the country looking for that which is often overlooked, the best hotel bars in the country. Special guests include comedians Nick Thune and Jen Kirkman.

Air date: 2014-08-06

E9: Dive Bars

More than just sleazy neighborhood dumps, Jay and Sean hunt for the best dive bars America has to offer.

Air date: 2014-08-13

E10: New Orleans

Jay and Sean visit New Orleans, Louisiana, the birthplace of both jazz and Sean Patton.

Air date: 2014-08-20

E11: Los Angeles

Jay and Sean end their cross-country journey back home in Los Angeles; guests include comic Rory Scovel, chef Roy Choi and musician Matt Sorum.

Air date: 2014-08-27