Khyber Pass named to 'best bars in America' list

Khyber Pass Pub in Old City has been named to Esquire's annual list of the Best Bars in America, in the mag's June/July issue.

It's one of 15 newcomers selected; the editors say they chose "fewer speakeasy-style craft-cocktail bars" this time out.

A speakeasy, this is not.

"Back in the 1980s," reads Esquire's copy, "the Khyber was where all the punk bands played. Nowadays the bands are gone and it's a lot cleaner. But there's still a great rock 'n' roll jukebox, decent New Orleans food (and cocktails), and a whole lot of craft beer on tap."

And do not skip the fresh popped Benton's bacon grease popcorn.