64 The Best of Monterey Bay ® 2024-2025 drinks The Tap Room The Tap Room is a casual and classy spot that offers fun with whiskey, a generous beer selection and views of the putting greens and ocean. What could be better? 1700 17-Mile Drive, Pebble Beach. (831) 625-8535, pebblebeach.com Salinas Bars Altura Lounge & Bistro A craft cocktail lounge that opened in 2023 in downtown Salinas. The place has a relaxing vibe and pours well-considered drinks alongside hearty Italian fare. 66 W. Alisal St., Salinas Casa Sorrento It’s a quaint pizzeria by day, but when night rolls around, Casa Sorrento is host to a variety of music. It’s arguably the liveliest venue in the city. 393 Salinas St., Salinas. (831) 757-2720, casasorrento.com Dubber’s Bar and Grill This sports bar is located in a Victorian bank building, and the air is sweet nostalgia: vintage sports memorabilia fills the space. 172 Main St., Salinas. (831) 676-0256 Elli’s Great American Restaurant This beloved locals hangout goes big on hospitality, and big on the pours. Besides generous servings of apps, they have an entire cocktail section dedicated to 22-ounce beverages. 1250 S. Main St., Salinas. (831) 759-8455, ellisgreatamericanrestaurant.com Farmers Union Pour House Perhaps the hippest joint in Salinas, this beerand-wine bar in Oldtown boasts a slick interior that oozes with historic chic. With a large, ever-rotating selection of craft beers and fine wines, and a gathering place for locals. 217 Main St., Salinas. (831) 975-4890 Last Call Bar & Grill A handsome space for a few enjoyable drinks. They also host DJs. 9 E. San Luis St., Salinas. (831) 208-6576 Mainlander’s Tropical Lounge Expected to open in 2024, this tropical (think tiki) lounge above Live @ Heirloom Pizza Co. will feature fun cocktails with plenty of rum, 344 Main St., Salinas. heirloompizzapie.com Stonies Taphouse & Bistro Stonies rotates craft beers through its 24 taps, so there’s plenty to choose from. And if you don’t know what you want, they offer beer flights. Not bad to go along with barbecue. 1366 S. Main St., Salinas. (831) 202-0632, stoniestaphouse.com XL Public House This neighborhood watering hole is known for giving back to the community, and also for some strong and flavorful beers. They’ve also got a beer garden that hosts events like paint-and-sip, standup comedy or just plain old beer drinking. 127 Main St., Salinas. (831) 800-7625 Breweries Alvarado on Main See listing under Monterey. 301 Main St., Salinas. (831) 356-0219, asb.beer Alvarado Street Brewery Taproom See listing under Monterey. 1315 Dayton St. Suite E, Salinas. (831) 800-3332, asb.beer Brew N Krew Ale House The drinks can be as colorful as the decor, which is why it is popular with the selfie crowd. 155 Main St., Salinas. (831) 676-6533, brewn-krew.com La Cantina Brewing Company Food, wine and a lineup of craft beers. The brewmaster has an affinity for pilsners, IPAs, exotic fruit beers and clever twists on the milk stout. There are also colorful margaritas. 165 Main St., Salinas. (831) 251-4134 Sand City / Seaside Bars Cuz’s Sportsman’s Club This no-fuss dive is all about the basics—plus a popcorn machine, darts and pool tables. It’s popular no matter the time of day. 594 Broadway Ave., Seaside. (831) 394-2666 Deja Blue There’s a constant lineup of music at this bar and nightclub. You can also order cocktails and classic soul food. 500 Broadway Ave., Seaside. (831) 383-2553, dejabluerestaurant. com Lynn’s Arcade A subhead is in order here: A Pinball Parlor and Can Slingery. And no, they don’t throw cans your way, but they stock a rotating selection of beer—and non-alcoholic drinks; Lynn’s caters to all ages. 1760 Fremont Blvd., Seaside. (831) 641-7173, lynnsarcade.com Post No Bills A place for high-quality (and hard-to-find) craft beer; buy it by the pint or by the bottle. It’s a locals gathering place for draft beers, sipped amid the industrial decor. 600 Ortiz Ave., Sand City. (831) 324-4667, postnobills.net Breweries Other Brother Beer Co. This airy brewpub is a locals watering hole and hangout spot. The beers are award winners, there a solid menu and outdoor seating. 877 Broadway Ave., Seaside. (831) 747-1106, otherbrotherbeer.com South County Bars The Cork & Plough While the kitchen concentrates on local and seasonal, the bar tends toward edgy. Yes, they serve beers, wines by the glass and traditional cocktails, too. 200 Broadway St., King City. (831) 386-9491, thecorkandplough.com Fourth Street Tap House The guiding philosophy here is all about great craft beer, but there’s more than that— great food courtesy of a range of partnering food trucks and a beer garden. 25 4th St., Gonzales. 675-5095, fourthstreettaphouse. com Pozzi’s Stampede A proper saloon is a requirement for South Monterey County, and you’ll find it in downtown King City. 207 Broadway St., King City. (831) 385-3425 Sardine Factory
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