The best bars & nightlife in Monterey

Local wines by the glass, crisp drafts, and snacks meet weekly Trivia Night and legendary karaoke that somehow makes Thursday feel like…

241 Alvarado St

This week, skip the flight, keep the flavor. La Catalana delivers classic and modern tapas, paella, and rare-to-find fideu, alongside…

3720 N First St Unit 10 (San Jose)

Paper Plane has been crafting artful cocktails since 2013, backed by one of the Bay Area’s largest, highly curated bottle collections. Let…

72 S 1st St (San Jose)

American classics served in an open room with vintage raceway decor & a long pewter bar with TVs.

400 Tyler St

Comfy tavern with craft beers, large TVs & sustainable American eats in a historic brick building.

151 W Santa Clara St (San Jose)

Cocktails with fresh elements, plus beer & wine, poured at a classic wooden bar framed by local art.

214 Lighthouse Ave

Compact daytime listening room offering craft cocktails, small plates, and charcuterie, plus DJs at night.

420 Tyler St

Cozy wine bar offering food, including Italian meatballs, in an intimate setting.

350 W Julian St Bldg 4 (San Jose)

Laid-back eatery, plus bar featuring natural wines as well as eats like oysters, arancini and pasta.

30 Fountain Alley #160 (San Jose)

Easygoing venue with indoor & outdoor seating plus seasonal Californian plates & ample wines.

368 Santana Row (San Jose)

Cheese & small plates join 20 beers & wines on tap in a casual, wood-dominant space with a patio.

1389 Lincoln Ave (San Jose)

Craft cocktail lounge and restaurant featuring seasonal dishes and a menu of creative cocktails.

66 S 1st St (San Jose)

Contemporary, multifaceted tasting room with New American bar bites, plus wine workshops & events.

381 Cannery Row

English-pub setting for casual eating, trivia/karaoke nights, happy hours & regular DJ sets.

173 W Santa Clara St (San Jose)

Intimate, rustic-chic haunt offering wines from around the world, craft brews & select small plates.

1435 The Alameda (San Jose)

This stylish bowling alley offers billiards, bars, private lanes, a full food menu & sleek decor.

5420 Thornwood Dr (San Jose)

Stylish traditional venue preparing classic Italian food & pairing it with mainly Italian wines.

320A Sharks Wy (San Jose)

Well-worn spot in an unassuming building known for local bands, loud music, drinks & a punk vibe.

98 S Almaden Ave (San Jose)

With a contemporary design & fireside patio, this eatery features international fare & cocktails.

1400 Del Monte Center

Cozy, bustling locale offering extensive wine & whiskey menus, plus charcuterie, pizza & tapas.

65 N San Pedro St (San Jose)

Billiards & TV sports are popular at this low-key watering hole with burgers & 30 beers on tap.

2705 Union Ave (San Jose)

Buzzing gastropub for craft cocktails & elevated American comfort food with seasonal tendencies.

69 N San Pedro St (San Jose)

Southern comfort eats such as fried chicken and catfish dishes, plus jazzy live music.

500 Broadway Ave (Seaside)

Craft beers & growlers poured in a former train depot with outdoor seating & food truck bites.

Old Train Station, 290 Figueroa St

Part of a NYC comedy club chain started in the '60s, this spot hosts big-name & lesser-known comics.

62 S Second St (San Jose)