The Central Coast

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  • 1. 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, California, 93446, USA
    805-238–7070-info line

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    Rate Includes: No reservations Fri. and Sat., Closed Mon.
  • 2. Draughtsmen Aleworks

    A low-key taproom with board and card games for entertainment, Draughtsmen pours its own craft beer, wine, cider, and hop tea. At the main taproom in Goleta, you can view the brewing facilities and sometimes take a tour.

    1131 State St., Santa Barbara, California, 93101, USA
    805-259–4356
  • 3. 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, California, 93101, USA
    805-966–4638
  • 4. 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, California, 93101, USA
    805-968–6500
  • 5. Milk & Honey

    Artfully prepared tapas, mango mojitos, and exotic cocktails lure trendy crowds to swank M&H, despite high prices and a reputation for inattentive service.

    30 W. Anapamu St., Santa Barbara, California, 93101, USA
    805-275–4232

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    Rate Includes: Closed Sun.
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  • 6. 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.

    1130 Morro St., San Luis Obispo, California, 93401, USA
    805-544–9100
  • 7. Sidecar Cocktail Company

    Sidecar serves farm-fresh meals and small plates along with inventive cocktails and 16 beers on tap, most of them local. There's a daily happy hour, too.

    1040 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, California, 93401, USA
    805-439–3563
  • 8. 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, California, 93101, USA
    805-962–7776
  • 9. 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.

    1212 State St., Santa Barbara, California, 93101, USA
    805-845–8754
  • 10. The Libertine Brewing Company

    Come to Libertine to savor 76 craft beers and wines on tap, house-made brews of kombucha and cold brew coffee, and pub food infused with the brewery's own wild ales.

    1234 Broad St., San Luis Obispo, California, 94303, USA
    805-548–2337
  • 11. 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, California, 93401, USA
    844-756–2739

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