DRINKS Moss Landing Inn The ceiling is coated with dollar bills and the whiskey flows generously. Expect Moss Landing characters and interesting conversation. 7902 Highway 1, Moss Landing. (831) 633-9803 PACIFIC GROVE Bars California Seltzer Company You can order pizza and beer at this space. But why not pizza and seltzer? They serve a line of craft hard seltzers with flavors like hibiscus lime and berry rush. 631 Ocean View Blvd., Pacific Grove. californiaseltzerco.com Monarch Pub & Restaurant A popular location that became downtown’s first drink-first establishment when it opened, pouring beers and shaking cocktails in a city that was dry for much of its history. 617 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 324-4987 The Grill at Point Pinos This is a destination for golfers but also for locals because you can get a beer or classic cocktail or be adventurous and take advantage of their innovative mixology. A bar bites menu is available in season. 79 Asilomar Blvd., Pacific Grove. (831) 375-1313, grillatpointpinos.com Breweries Hops & Fog Brewing Co. Scheduled to open in the summer of 2024 is the first brewpub ever for the small town that was dry until deep into the 20th century. Expect excitement, good bar bites and great beer. 511 Lighthouse Ave., Pacific Grove. hopsandfog.beer Liquor Stores Drinkies Liquor They have a nice selection of anything you might want when it comes to alcohol. And the owners keep prices fair. 192 Country Club Gate Center, Pacific Grove. (831) 915-4451, drinkies.net Pacific Grove Bottle Shop Searching for craft beer? This is the place to go. There’s also a wine bar and a handy spirits section. Located in the Fairway Shopping Center. 1112 Forest Ave., Pacific Grove. (831) 372-6091, pgbottleshop.com PEBBLE BEACH Bars Hay’s Place One could easily argue that Hay’s Place features the coolest patio seating in the county. It sits on Pebble Beach’s par-3 course with an impressive view, fire pits, and indoor-outdoor bar—in fact, the entire restaurant can be opened to the outside. Solid cocktails, too. 3253 Stevenson Drive, Pebble Beach. (800) 877-0597, pebblebeach.com Sticks Yes, Pebble Beach has a sports bar, with a classic menu, plenty of beers on offer and lots of TVs to catch the big game in a casual setting with amazing views. 2700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach. (831) 647-7470, pebblebeach. com The Bench Cocktails get clever at this popular place that proves “comfortable elegance” is a real thing. Go with a specialty cocktail or a classic (or beer or wine if you must). Then turn and raise a glass to the view. 1700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach. (831) 647-5000, pebblebeach.com The Lobby Lounge This spot is most famous for its sunset bagpiper and extraordinary views of Spanish Bay, but don’t overlook the local beers on tap and local wines that are featured on a lengthy wine list, alongside cocktails and bites from the adjacent Roy’s. 2700 17-Mile Drive (The Inn at Spanish Bay), Pebble Beach. (831) 647-7500, pebblebeach.com WWW.MONTEREYCOUNTYNOW.COM 63 SAVE THE DATE BIG SUR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL OCTOBER 31 – NOVEMBER 2, 2024 Sign up for the BSFW newsletter for ticket release info at www.bigsurfoodandwine.org BSFW_1-2h_ED24_dg.indd 1 4/19/24 10:47 AM
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