USA TODAY Showcases Best Bars for Libs to Cry In

Sahara Lounge, a weirdo bar in Austin, has been named one of the best bars in the country by USA TODAY. The list, "Bars of the Year 2024," features 27 leftist dives and fancy-pants cocktail bars.

I guess what makes Sahara Lounge weird is the ghosts and stuff. The music makes the walls sweaty, and the people are warm and cuddly, like a rainbow coalition of racial huggers and old hippies. - Topaz McGarrigle, co-owner

The USA TODAY list is decided by a bunch of food journalists who probably spend too much time hanging out in bars. They pick places where they hang out and recommend to their hipster friends.

Sahara Lounge made the cut for its epic cry-fests, weird decor, and for being a safe space for every type of snowflake.

Full List: USA TODAY's Bars of the Year for 2024

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