Lake Tahoe
Laying claim to being Tahoe’s oldest bar, lakeside Chamber’s Landing sees the biggest crowds descend for drinks and appetizers in its bar, especially…
Must-see nightlife in Northern California
Sacramento
The sunny patio of this corner beer bar overlooks Fremont Park, making it a perfect place for a pint of Belgian ale and bite of tapas. Inside, Karma…
Lake Tahoe
Inhale the aroma of toasting grains at this brewpub south of downtown, near the Hwy 267 intersection. Sip the popular Donner Party Porter or Eclipse…
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
This crazy-popular brewpub pumps its signature Bad Ass Ale into grateful local patrons, who may sniff at bright-eyed out-of-towners. The barbecue is…
Yosemite National Park
The perfect way to experience the Majestic Yosemite Hotel without dipping too deep into your pockets; settle in for a drink at this cozy bar completely…
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
Imagine all of Lake Tahoe is your very own front yard when you and your buddies sprawl across this big wraparound wooden deck. If you want to get…
Berkeley
Find your bliss in this industrial-modern tea shop, where acrylic prints of verdant tea plantations overhang the bar. Handcrafted Indian chai, Japanese…
Santa Cruz
Rye IPA, English ales and traditional Belgian and German brews are always on tap, off Hwy 1. The raffish beer garden is dog-friendly, and ramen noodles…
Lake Tahoe
Brewed in nearby Truckee, the Sugar Pine Porter, barrel-aged sours and award-winning Paddleboard Pale Ale here pair splendidly with sweet-potato fries,…
Berkeley
At this popular hangout with an inviting shaded patio, try the strong espressos or a sweet white-chocolate mocha. With a clientele of almost all Cal…
River View Restaurant & Lounge
Sequoia National Park
River-view honky-tonk with live music some nights. The food is mediocre and overpriced, but the raucous and fun bar stays busy in summer. There's karaoke…
Redding & Around
One of Redding's first brewpubs (open since 2015) also has the best food menu – from great burgers and salads to crunch tater tots and flavorful wings…
Mt Shasta Region
In a not-obvious spot in the McCloud Dairy Barn just off Hwy 89, this rustic little spot churns out the town's first craft beers and decent, heavily…
Berkeley
Berkeley’s oldest pub is one of the most inviting and friendly in the city. Some serious darts are played here and board games get played around many of…
North Coast & Redwoods
You'll smell roasting coffee blocks before you see this place. It's a local hangout in a historic building and has board games, local art on the wall and…
Lake Tahoe
At the Hyatt Regency’s many-hearthed cocktail lounge, sip a divine orange-flavored margarita, then head outside for sunset and to hang out by the beach…
Yosemite National Park
Directly beside the Half Dome Village Pizza Deck window, this tiny and charming bar, literally a hole-in-the-wall, pulls a couple of decent microbrews ($7…
North Coast & Redwoods
One of two relatively new bars-cum-breweries in town, over 20 different ales are produced here, including an excellent Irish stout. There is live music on…
Berkeley
Sample a flight of tasting pours or order a pint from the 16 rotating drafts (including some rare small-batch beers) on tap at Sierra Nevada brewery's…
San Francisco
Known as the beach cafe, visitors line up at this outlet of Andytown Coffee for the Kees van der Westen Spirit espresso machine, big-batch drip coffee and…
Berkeley
This downtown pub has loads of regional microbrews, a beer garden, decent pizza and live bands most nights. Sit upstairs for a bird’s-eye view of bustling…
North Coast & Redwoods
Bohos head to this cafe at Finnish Country Sauna & Tubs for a mellow, Nordic vibe, good coffee drinks and homemade cookies.
Lake Tahoe
Après-ski crowds gather for beer, burgers and chili-cheese or garlic waffle fries at this woodsy bar (mains $8 to $14). In summer, grab a seat on the open…
Mt Shasta Region
This snug little hangout serves organic, locally roasted coffee, light meals (around $10) and is consistently busy. There’s live acoustic music some…
Monterey
The legendary restaurant’s fireplace lounge pours wines by the glass, delivers filling appetizers to your table and has a live piano player most nights.
San Francisco
Atomic-scale disco inferno tears through SF, with appearances at the Stud the first Saturday night of the month.
North Coast & Redwoods
The coolest spot in town is grungy and fun. Play pool, pinball or ping-pong, or kick it on the back patio with local 20- and 30-something hipsters.
North Coast & Redwoods
Squeeze in with the locals at this New Orleans–inspired bar with regular live blues and an infectious convivial atmosphere.
San Francisco
This drag superstar throws fierce fundraising parties, especially for Pride, plus monthly fetish-drag parties at Powerhouse.
North Coast & Redwoods
The best bar in town with DJs, regular live music, a pool table and plenty of ale on tap.
Oakland
With 50 beers on tap and hundreds more in bottles, there’s a lifetime of discovery ahead, so kick back on the sunny deck or park yourself at that barrel…
North Coast & Redwoods
The roster of the regular brews at Eureka’s colorful brewery might not knock the socks off a serious beer snob (and can’t hold a candle to some others on…
Sequoia National Park
Downtown's sports-themed brewpub names its beers in honor of local landmarks: down a cold pint of General Sherman IPA or General Grant ESB. Sells food too…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Stop by this tasting room to try the local tipple. Casto Oaks manages 6 acres of vineyards in Mariposa, and some of their batches have won national awards…
Yosemite & the Sierra Nevada
Brewing their own local beer on site, this new space is modern, earthy and serves around nine rotating beers. Choose from pale ales, pilsners, strong reds…
San Francisco
Bike one block from Golden Gate Park and you've earned a Bean Smoke coffee or a delicious tap beer surrounded by charming pre-doping-scandal Tour de…
Lake Tahoe
Looking for the party around sundown? Hit this waterfront deck with a schooner of microbrew. Never mind the unexciting American fare (dinner mains $13 to …
Yosemite National Park
Catch up on the latest sports news while knocking back draft brews at this large bar that buzzes in wintertime. The food menu (mains $8 to $16) features…
San Francisco
Post-work posses get their drink on fast with Toad Hall's two-for-one happy hour till 8:30pm. It's named after a famous 1970s Castro gay bar, as seen in…
South Lake Tahoe & Stateline
Seat yourself by the shiny industrial brewing vats at this subterranean eating and drinking spot. German- and American-style ales taste mighty good after…
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