16 of the best low-key bars around the world

There are plenty of low-key bars to choose from across the globe.Candelaria is a Mexican joint in Paris, France, that boasts a hidden bar.Cassidy's in Dublin, Ireland, is a local spot with a hipster-meets-nerdy vibe.Whether you're searching for a mellow place to take a date or need someplace quiet to catch up with friends over drinks, there are venues across the globe where you can grab a beer or cocktail without the rowdy crowds.To round up laid-back spots in cities from Toronto, Canada, to Cape Town, South Africa, INSIDER consulted user reviews on Yelp and TripAdvisor.Here are 16 low-key bars around the world.Knowhere Special is an intimate cocktail bar in London, England.Located in the Kentish Town section of northwest London, Knowhere Special is an intimate, subterranean bar with a punny name. Yelp user Caren H. described this quirky drinking hole as "Low key, neighborhoody, a cocktail bar with character but without the scene. A must go if you are in the hood."Even more impressive is the fact that Knowhere Special's seasonal craft libations are accompanied by small plates of food tailored to each drink. New York City's Raines Law Room is a speakeasy-style bar named for legislation that taxed liquor.The Raines Law Room in New York City takes its name from a law passed in 1896 that was designed to reduce alcohol consumption through an imposed liquor tax. In addition to the Manhattan bar's original location on West 17th Street, there's also an outpost at a boutique hotel near Grand Central Station. Although people on Yelp said there are only a handful of snack options, the stellar cocktails make up for the limited food menu. According to Yelp user Hong L., "It's a nice low key speakeasy that has shared tables and chairs. Love the decor and the environment to grab drinks and catch up with friends." Vagabund Brauerei is a craft beer haven in Berlin, Germany.If you're in Berlin and want a break from Pilsners and lagers, Vagabund is the bar for you. Founded by American homebrewers, this brewery and taproom serves a range of craft beers. "This is my favorite kind of bar," wrote Yelp user Kathleen D. "Out of the city center, in a quiet area."See the rest of the story at Business Insider
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