When I am touring, I prefer ordinary, neighborhood bars. In small towns, there aren't that many bars to choose from - they usually cater to everybody in town - except the Mormons and the Baptists, of course. Even in the tiniest of towns - those barely holding on - there is usually a bar which doubles as grocery store, day care center, post office, and general town hall. But in larger towns and college towns you may find some sports bars, fern bars, and micro breweries.