7 Best Bars in The Central Coast, California

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We've compiled the best of the best in The Central Coast - browse our top choices for the top things to see or do during your stay.

1122 Speakeasy

Press the doorbell and request permission to enter this elegant, 1930s-era cocktail lounge and speakeasy on the back patio of Pappy McGregor's Pub on the main square. It has just 28 seats, so be prepared to wait in line on weekend nights.
1122 Pine St., Paso Robles, CA, 93446, USA
805-238–7070-info line
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Closed Mon.
No reservations Fri. and Sat.

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The Good Lion

The cocktail menu at this intimate neighborhood bar near The Granada Theatre changes seasonally, depending on what's available at the local produce markets. All juices are organic and squeezed fresh daily, and all syrups are made in-house with organic produce and sweeteners.

Joe's Cafe

Steins of beer and stiff cocktails accompany hearty bar food at Joe's. It has a fun, if occasionally rowdy, collegiate scene.

536 State St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
805-966–4638

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M. Special Brewing Company

A favorite stop on the local beer trail, this lively taproom has more than a dozen craft beers and live music on weekends. A second taproom (and the main brewery) is in Goleta, near UCSB.
634 State St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
805-968–6500

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Nightcap

Indulge in craft and vintage cocktails at the Granada Hotel's artsy cocktail lounge, decked out in velvet, mirrored ceilings, and marble tables and countertops.

The Rock

Home to SLO Brew's 30-barrel brewing and tasting facility near the airport, the Rock has a beer garden, restaurant, and regular live-music performances.

855 Aerovista Pl., San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401, USA
844-756–2739

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SOhO

A lively restaurant, bar, and music venue, SOhO books all kinds of musical acts, from jazz to blues to rock.

1221 State St., Santa Barbara, CA, 93101, USA
805-962–7776

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