Spin Into These Listening Bars 🎧🍸
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Grab a drink. Give it a rest. Get in the groove.
Do you consider yourself an audiophile? Or, more importantly, does the thought of one more round of “A Bar Song” make you want to stick something sharp in your ear? Well, settle in and settle down - we’ve got something for you.
Born from Japan’s jazz “kissa” culture of the 1950s, Tokyo style listening bars have become big business in bustling big cities across the globe like Berlin, New York, London and Los Angeles. Now, other cities are taking note, with listening bars popping up everywhere from Providence to Denver. We’ve rounded up some of the country’s newest spots that also happen to not be in NYC or LA.
Ready to listen up?
Murmur HiFi Lounge, Providence, RI
Set to open in early 2026, Murmur HiFi Lounge will be Providence’s first ever listening bar. Murmur will have a curated cocktail menu, small bites and, more notably, a Toki Highball machine that churns out ice-cold whisky highballs.
Oasis: The Listening Bar, Arlington, VA
Sushi meets sonic mastery at this listening bar right outside of Washington, D.C.
Bar One Fourteen, Indianapolis, IN
The brainchild of James Beard semifinalist Martha Hoover, Bar One Fourteen features elite audio systems including Klipsch Forte speakers and a vintage reel-to-reel tape player.
Sunday Vinyl, Denver, CO
Sunday Vinyl combines spirit-lifting sounds with a soul-feeding menu in an intimate setting.
Lorem Ipsum, Charlotte, NC
Located inside Hotel Refuge, this chic Charlotte lounge gives guests a sublime sensory experience and perfectly-crafted cocktails.
XO Hi-Fi, Kansas City, MO
With its polished yet cozy ambience, an emphasis on natural wine and a selection of Japanese-style small plates, XO is a hidden gem in Kansas City.
The Sound Bar, Oklahoma City, OK
Let retro records wash over you while sipping refreshing cocktails and munching on Mediterranean bites.
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