{"id":667,"date":"2014-09-17T09:00:58","date_gmt":"2014-09-17T09:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/flights.waveinteractive.com\/?p=667"},"modified":"2014-11-30T13:29:19","modified_gmt":"2014-11-30T13:29:19","slug":"5-best-airport-bars-to-wet-your-whistle-at","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.flights.com\/blog\/5-best-airport-bars-to-wet-your-whistle-at\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Airport Bars to Wet Your Whistle at"},"content":{"rendered":"

The first time I flew on an airplane, I was 18 years old. Headed to San Francisco and unsure of what to expect, I boarded my flight\u2026nervously. I\u2019ll never forget looking out my window and soaring over the clouds for the first time, or the knot in my stomach when we hit a particularly brutal patch of turbulence.<\/p>\n

Six years later, that anxiety has stayed with me, and fault me for saying so, but I\u2019ve found a solution\u2014the best cure is indulging in a pre-flight cocktail. Sitting down before I board the plane and sipping on a drink is my favorite way to get ready for my travels. No, I\u2019m not saying you need to be sloppy drunk before you take your next flight, but there\u2019s no harm in enjoying your favorite alcoholic beverage before take-off.<\/p>\n

No matter if you\u2019re prone to airport jitters like me, or just like to kick back and enjoy a nice glass of scotch during long layovers, we\u2019ve rounded up some of the best airport bars in the world:<\/p>\n

Bubbles Wine Bar, O\u2019Hare International Airport: Chicago, Illinois<\/h2>\n

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Chicago has a lot to be proud of. Just think about the city\u2019s festive celebration of St. Patty\u2019s Day, the Belushi Brothers, and more recently, the Bubbles Wine Bar at the O\u2019Hare Airport. This in-airport delight is enough to turn a two-buck-Chuck drinker into a sommelier. With a Baby Grand in the bar, and a modern black and white color palette, Bubbles is a classy place to sip on a glass of your favorite Cabernet Sauvignon before take-off. Be sure to examine their extensive champagne list as well.<\/p>\n

Oxygen Lounge Juko, Narita International Airport: Chiba, Japan<\/h2>\n

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Looking for a buzz that\u2019s not alcoholic? The next time you find yourself in Japan, check out the Narita International Airport\u2019s oxygen bar. You can buy 10 minutes worth of oxygen at a time and choose from a variety of scented flavors. Also, think about it–this is going to make for some hilarious photos for your travel slideshow when you get home. People love to see their friends with strange objects shoved up their noses.<\/p>\n

One Flew South, Hartsfield Jackson International Airport: Atlanta, Georgia<\/h2>\n

Kill some time in the ATL by hanging out at the airport\u2019s signature bar, One Flew South. With spinoffs of Southern classics available like the Basil Julep and Reserve Whiskey Sour, you can wet your whistle and work on your Southern drawl simultaneously. You can also opt for a more complex cocktail like Santana\u2019s Daughter, made with Tanteo\u00ae<\/sup> jalapeno tequila, beets, cardamom, and lime.<\/p>\n

First Class Terminal, Frankfurt International Airport: Frankfurt, Germany<\/h2>\n

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This one can be a little tricky to access, but it is well worth the hassle. Taking on the creative name of First Class Terminal, this German watering hole houses over 80 different types of whiskey. However, the bar is only accessible to first class passengers flying with Lufthansa. Doesn\u2019t the exclusivity make you want to go even more though? Inside the lounge, you\u2019ll also be privy to a cigar room, a candy bar, and massage chairs. Those Germans know how to party.<\/p>\n

Stone Brewing Co., San Diego International Airport: San Diego, California<\/h2>\n

If you haven\u2019t heard of Stone Brewing Co., you\u2019ve probably been living under a rock. The company was founded in 1996 and has become a SoCal staple, and Stone has arguably been the brewery that put San Diego on the craft beer map. With a pub location in Terminal 2 of the San Diego airport, you can definitely find the perfect beer to top off your travel experience.<\/p>\n

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