The Top 10 Best Movie Bars

5. The Prancing Pony – The Lord of the Rings

Don’t worry fantasy geeks, I’ve got something special just for you on this list of movie bars. Best of all, this place sells ale by the pint! Sure, there might be some classier places in Middle Earth, but if The Prancing Pony is good enough for one of the greatest movie kings of all time, it sure as hell is good enough for you. There’s no telling who you might run into while grabbing a pint here. Maybe a few hobbits or a couple of orcs. Perhaps even a wizard that’s going to get you sucked into an epic quest. Still not convinced? Well, I’m willing to bet that The Prancing Pony is the kind of place that makes its own ale. I’m a fan of craft brews, so I’d be perfectly happy grabbing a pint and listening to some dwarves belt out a few tunes. 

4. The Kit Kat Klub – Cabaret

I’ve never actually been to a real-life cabaret, so I wasn’t going to miss out on including one on this list of movie bars. The Kit Kat Club is located in Germany and plays host to all sorts of titillating and provocative shows. Nothing pornographic, but enough to get the audience riled up enough to spend more on drinks in the name of a grand old time. All the singing, dancing, and champagne makes The Kit Kat Club look like an absolute blast. Let’s all drink too much and join together in a raucous party we’ll never forget. The thing is that The Kit Kat Club exists in 1930’s Germany and that means one thing: Nazis. But, being a hideaway for free-spirited bohemians meant that they don’t have any problems throwing out any fascists that wondered in. Despite their firm stance on Nazis wavering a bit, I would still love to take in a show there.   

3. The Ink and Paint Club – Who Framed Roger Rabbit

Speaking of taking in a show, I doubt any of the movie bars on this list have a better one than The Ink and Paint Club. When famed movie detective Eddie Valiant first shows up, Daffy and Donald Duck are going at it with dueling pianos. Their shenanigans escalate until they both blow each other up in the finale. That’s when the headliner takes over. One of the biggest sex symbols in movie history will sing you a such a sweet song you’ll forget about all the troubles that drove you to drink there. Most of the staff are literally cartoons, and who wouldn’t love an adorable animated penguin serving you a cocktail? The only downside is that you have to be very careful with your words. Toons can’t help themselves when it comes to comedic “misunderstandings,” so you never know what you might get back from the bar. 

2. The Winchester Tavern – Shaun of the Dead

When the zombie apocalypse strikes, there’s only one place to go. The Winchester is the very definition of a British pub, because, well, it is one. It’s perfect for a night out with the lads to toss back a few, play a round of billiards, and listen to some classic rock on the jukebox. It might not be the most dazzling establishment on this list of movie bars, but it’s just so quaint and charming. The Winchester is the kind of place I could see becoming a usual hang out spot for me and my mates. The sort of “mom and pop” bar that really inspires loyalty from its regulars. I also hear it’s not the worst place to hold up if the dead ever rise from their grave. Simon Pegg and Nick Frost sold me on this place, and I certainly hope I’d run into them if I ever got a chance to pop in for a pint.    

1. The Mos Eisley Cantina – Star Wars

Stop by the beautiful Mos Eisley Cantina, where their motto is: “You will never find a more wretched hive of scum and villainy.” Seriously though, how could I not want to visit a crazy space bar filled with aliens? Sure, some of them might not be friendly, and a few might rather tear your arms off rather than look at you, but that’s all part of the appeal. You’re sure to meet some colorful characters too since it’s a regular haunt for smugglers and bounty hunters. Plus, they have a killer deal on blue milk, and the band is out of this world. Might not want to take any strangers home though. The last thing you want is a bad case of space crabs. It might be one of the more dangerous places on this list, but I’d have to turn in my movie geek membership card if I didn’t put this place in the number one spot.

Honorable Mention: Moe’s Tavern — The Simpsons Movie

The Simpsons got themselves a movie, and that means I can include Moe’s on here. Of course, there are actual replicas of Moe’s bar out there you can visit, but that doesn’t make it any less worthy of a shout out.

For my money, those ten movie bars wound make for one hell of a pub crawl. I’d love to hear what your favorite movie bars are in the comments as well. As always, I’ll update this list as bigger and better movie bars hit the big screen. So, make sure you stop by from time to time to see how the rankings might change. Until then, drink responsibly.