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Monterey is a coastal city in California that sits on the Central Coast close to Monterey Bay. It's a popular vacation destination for those who love arts and culture due to attractions such as the Monterey Museum of Art and Custom House Plaza in Fisherman's Wharf. If you love nightlife and sampling delicious drinks, you'll want to check out some of the best bars in Monterey, California, and the other attractions.
The Crown and Anchor
Located on West Franklin Street, The Crown and Anchor are among the few local bars where you'll feel comfortable meeting friends or having dinner with your kids. The full-service bar has a traditional look-and-feel with dark wood and red leather seats. When the weather is beautiful, you may want to sit outside on the patio with a cozy environment and a welcoming feeling. This bar has a full menu that is available every night until midnight. It features dishes for vegans and vegetarians, meat-eaters, and a separate list for the youngest guests.
Starlight 65 Rooftop Lounge
The views from the Starlight 65 Rooftop Lounge might make you feel as though you're the king (or queen) of the world because this bar overlooks the city. Happy hour runs nightly from 4 to 6 pm and allows you to get the best drinks and dishes at lower prices. While you can order anything you want, regulars recommend one of the signature burgers that the chef cooks fresh on a mesquite grill. You might prefer one of the pizzas made in a wood-fired oven. The two mixologists working for the bar make drinks from scratch and use ingredients made in-house.
Melville Tavern
When you finish sightseeing around Monterey Bay and find yourself on Washington Street, plan a trip over to Melville Tavern. Open from noon to 8 pm every day of the week. This bar has a website where you can book a table. This lets you skip the line and make sure that there is space for you or your group. All of the burgers and sandwiches on the menu come with fresh and crispy fries, but you can customize your order with sweet potato fries or tater tots mixed with Parmesan and garlic. Wood-fired pizzas are also on the menu.
Brophy's Tavern
As you look for the best bars in Monterey California, you'll find that locals often recommend Brophy's Tavern, which is a classic Irish pub. After you check out the Soledad wineries and sample a few different wines, you may want to unwind with a pint. The full menu is available daily from 11 am to 11 pm and includes fish and chips, tavern burgers and braised short ribs. Local craft beers and domestic beers are on the beer menu, but the cocktail menu features fun drinks such as The Heckler and the Golf Widow. Bartenders can suggest drinks for you based on what you like. For the ultimate experience, hit some of the best bars in Monterey, California, on your trip to the coast.
