"Walk into Big John’s Tavern and you’ll sense the sports lore, considering the founder was former NFL player John Cannady. Famously one of the city’s oldest bars circa 1955, this gastropub-meets-dive-bar flaunts vintage sports paraphernalia on its wall — the antithesis to swanky, clean-cut bars. Red bar stools and cozy booths welcome an industry crowd and longtime locals. Get the Tiger dog if you’re having a penchant for Southern fare (it comes with pimento cheese and yellow mustard). Then, follow it up with the Dancing Queen cocktail, a lively blend of lemon, Aperol, Astral Blanco and some bubbles." - Kayleigh Ruller