A quick glance at some of my favorite places for the 25-30 crowd.

Social Club on congress is my number 1. It's got an outdoor bar area with live music, and indoor bar area with more live music, and a downstairs bar area with pool and darts. Will be very crowded. Go here if you are looking to party or pick up chicks.

The Rail right next to Social is a cool dive bar. Cheap drinks. Wouldn't wanna spend all night there though it's just a drink or two and go place.

Down on Bay Street you have Moonriver. I highly recommend eating there they have outstanding food and brew their own beer. A lot of good IPAs and Stouts.

Also two hotel bars on Bay street Cotten Sail and The Bohemian. Both are rooftop bars that have a good scene and view of the river. They are right next to each other Cotten Sail is for a little younger crowd.

Jens and Friends is a Martini bar on Bull street that any girls you are with will love. They have a ton of different Martinis. I recommend the Snickers.

Molly Macphersons on Congress. Great, great bar and food. I used to work there. They have over 100 scotch selections so if scotch is your thing, definitely recommend stopping into Mollys.

If you are looking for club like scenes then I recommend Crypt or Seed but those aren't really places I frequent.

Also there is City Market which I don't go to often but if you find yourself there Pour Larrys is a cool place.