DRINKS ative, seasonal cocktails. The decor is simple, but the drinks stand apart. 415 W. Carmel Valley Road, Carmel Valley. (831) 658-3400, bernarduslodge.com The Barrel Room Carmel Valley’s first sports pub features a lineup of beers and screenings of the big game. But it also serves as the tasting room for Boëte Winery. A pet-friendly patio, too. Welcomes guests 21 and up. 5 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley. (831) 625, 5040, barrelroomcv. com Trailside Cafe and Beer Garden This classic neighborhood joint nestled in sunny Carmel Valley Village features a great selection of tap and bottled beers, plus a friendly atmosphere, with sports on TV and a rotation of local musicians. 3 Del Fino Place, Carmel Valley. (831) 298-7453, trailsidecafecv.com MARINA Bars Casino Monterey Since 1970, there’s been a chance to win big at this card room. The adjacent bar might not help your odds at gambling. Also known by locals as Marina Club Casino. 204 Carmel Ave., Marina. (831) 384-0925, casinomonterey.com Salt Wood Kitchen & Oysterette This upscale bar and restaurant feels like it belongs in an urban destination, but it’s right next to the beach. The bar offers an extensive wine list and also elevated cocktails. 3295 Dunes Drive, Marina. (831) 883–5535, saltwoodkitchenandoysterette.com The Brass Tap Think of so many taps you lose count (around 60), plus a menu of cocktails and pub fare. Now consider walls that open fully, bringing the outside in, as well as a comfortable grassy game space with fire pits. The Brass Tap may be a franchise, but it’s a cool one that features local beers. 99 General Stilwell Drive, Marina. (831) 383-7404, brasstapbeerbar.com The General Something this cool is expected in more urban locations, but it makes Marina’s Dunes shopping center into a sports bar destination. Don’t overlook the classic (and strong) cocktail menu. 120 General Stilwell Drive #110 (behind Dametra), Marina. (831) 274-4444 The Otter’s Den This comfortable sports lounge offers a full bar, pool table, dartboard and big flat-screens. Weekday happy hours offer a break from studies. The definitive college bar in Marina. 3166 Vista Del Camino Circle, Marina. (831) 8831227, ottersdenca.com Breweries English Ales Brewery Barkeeps pour a solid lineup of small-batch, hand-pulled ales. Those mugs crowded on hooks hanging from the bar belong to regulars, and there are hundreds of them. There’s also a menu of essential pub fare. 233A Reindollar Ave., Marina. (831) 883-3000, englishalesbrewery.com MONTEREY Bars Alejandro’s You can order a classic margarita. Or you can go with one that is crystal clear. There’s no space here to explain the process, but it’s an indication of just how the bar staff combines traditional bartending with innovative mixology. 474 Alvarado St., Monterey. (831) 7174781, alejandros.co 58 THE BEST OF MONTEREY BAY ® 2025-2026 1999– 2024 Voted Best Seafood Market 25 years in a row 100 A Crossroads Blvd. | Carmel 831-626-3626 598 Foam Street | Monterey 831-646-0547 2420 Highway 1 | Moss Landing 831-728-7081 SEA HARVEST FISH MARKET AND RESTAURANT
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