Brian Flanagan (Tom Cruise) wants a high-paying marketing job, but needs a business degree first. Working as a bartender to pay for college, Flanagan is mentored by his veteran boss, Doug Coughlin (Bryan Brown). Together, their showy tricks and charisma command large crowds and tip payments -- until Flanagan and the cynical Coughlin have a falling out. Flanagan moves to Jamaica to raise enough money to open his own bar, where he falls in love with artist Jordan Mooney (Elisabeth Shue).

Subway, Jackson Avenue and 50th Avenue, Long Island City, New York.

Bar, 10-37 Jackson Avenue and 50th Avenue, Long Island City, New York.

Wall Street Station, Wall Street and William Street, Manhattan.

Baker Street Pub, 1152 1st Avenue and East 63rd Street, Manhattan.

(Near) 1995 Broadway and West 68th Street, Manhattan.

The Water Club, 500 East 30th Street and FDR Drive Service Road, Manhattan.

East River and FDR Drive Service Road (Opposite East 30th Street) Manhattan.