The best bars & nightlife in San Joaquin County
32 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.
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6 Cocktails
Nightlife6 Cocktails pairs modern mixology with flavors from the Indian heartland, so your drink order might come with a little masala magic. Expect…
6 Cocktails
NightlifeBrethren Brewing Company
NightlifeBrethren Brewing Company pours fresh, house-made beers alongside a low-fuss food menu, and the taproom has serious neighborhood hangout…
Brethren Brewing Company
NightlifeThe Lobby Bar
NightlifeIf you want a seat, conversation, and a bartender who remembers your order, The Lobby Bar is your move. Think sapphire velvet, warm brass,…
The Lobby Bar
NightlifeLoma Brewing Company
NightlifeLoma Brewing Company has a Manteca location just down the road, pouring house beers from former MLB star Kevin Youkilis’ crew alongside…
Loma Brewing Company
NightlifeMorgan Territory Brewing
NightlifeAward-winning and widely loved, Morgan Territory Brewing keeps the taps flowing with bold, diverse beers brewed right here, from…
Morgan Territory Brewing
NightlifeChili's Grill & Bar
NightlifeFamily-friendly chain serving classic Tex-Mex & American fare in a Southwestern-style setting.
Chili's Grill & Bar
NightlifeSide Hustle Brew Co
NightlifeSide Hustle Brew Co keeps a constantly changing Big Board of small-batch beers, brewed by hand with top-notch ingredients, so every visit…
Side Hustle Brew Co
NightlifeSCOTTO'S WINE & CIDER
NightlifeScotto's Wine & Cider is the low-key spot locals hit when they want crisp cider, easygoing wines, and live tunes without the fuss. Grab a…
SCOTTO'S WINE & CIDER
NightlifeIdol Beer Works
NightlifeIdol Beer Works is all about craft, community, and culture, brewing and pouring right here in town. Slide into their tap room for fresh,…
Idol Beer Works
NightlifeFive Window Beer Co.
NightlifeFive Window Beer Co. keeps downtown mellow with a wide variety of craft beers and seltzers, wood-fired pizzas, and smash burgers made with…
Five Window Beer Co.
NightlifeEstate Crush
NightlifeEstate Crush is part tasting spot, part behind-the-scenes custom crush hub, turning Lodi fruit into everything from sparkling to Old Vine…
Estate Crush
NightlifeDancing Fox Winery & Brewery
NightlifeDancing Fox Winery & Brewery pulls off a rare Lodi hat trick, serving casual American and European plates from breakfast to dinner, a cozy…
Dancing Fox Winery & Brewery
NightlifeCalivirgin - Coldani Olive Ranch
NightlifeCalivirgin - Coldani Olive Ranch is that rare Lodi spot where you can tour the olive mill and winery, then taste through estate-bottled…
Calivirgin - Coldani Olive Ranch
NightlifeJeremy Wine Company - Lodi
NightlifeJeremy Wine Company - Lodi keeps things friendly with a cozy downtown tasting room in an early 1900s building, a bar from the 1850s, and…
Jeremy Wine Company - Lodi
NightlifeWoodbridge Uncorked
NightlifeWoodbridge Uncorked pours boutique Lodi wines from small vineyards alongside constantly rotating craft beers, all in a cozy 1800s brick…
Woodbridge Uncorked
NightlifeMichael David Winery
NightlifeMichael David Winery has been pouring Lodi pride since 1984, with relaxed tastings and a shop stocked with its own lineup, from Freakshow…
Michael David Winery
NightlifeThe House of Pita (Stockton)
NightlifeCraving a midweek spot where the Mediterranean flavors hit and the drinks actually taste like someone cared? The House of Pita brings cozy…
The House of Pita (Stockton)
NightlifeGraduate Restaurant
NightlifeIf you grew up on Stockton slices and still crave a spot where pizza, big Grad Burgers, and wings meet wall-to-wall games and an arcade,…
Graduate Restaurant
NightlifeBrew House Coffee
NightlifeBrew House Coffee keeps Lodi caffeinated and happy with coffee, pastries, gelato, paninis and breakfast burritos, plus beer, wine and…
Brew House Coffee
NightlifeMIMOSAS GOURMET LODI
NightlifeBig portions, legit mimosas, and the kind of breakfast that makes lunch feel optional, Mimosas Gourmet Lodi leans into hearty skillets,…
MIMOSAS GOURMET LODI
NightlifeKlinker Brick Winery
NightlifeKlinker Brick Winery is Lodi’s go-to for Old Vine Zinfandel, rooted in sandy loam soils and that hot-cold daily swing that ripens…
Klinker Brick Winery
NightlifePrie Vineyard & Winery
NightlifePrie Vineyard & Winery is where Lodi wine nerds feel seen, with thoughtful bottlings and recent releases like a 2024 Cab Franc and a…
Prie Vineyard & Winery
NightlifeSorelle Winery
NightlifeSorelle Winery specializes in Italian wines and pours them on a laid-back tasting room and patio, perfect for an easy local hang. They also…
Sorelle Winery
NightlifeValley Brewing Co
NightlifeWhether you're craving a fresh pint, live jazz, or a spot to catch the game, Valley Brewing Co delivers with Stockton’s oldest brewery, the…
Valley Brewing Co
NightlifeBerghold Vineyards
NightlifeCraving a Lodi pour that feels a little fancy without trying too hard? Berghold Vineyards pours award-winning, estate, terroir-driven wines…
Berghold Vineyards
NightlifeFED
NightlifeFed is a downtown Stockton bar and lounge serving juicy burgers and bar bites alongside balanced cocktails, curated craft beer, and local…
FED
NightlifeFireside Inn and Lounge
NightlifeFireside Inn and Lounge is that low-key cocktail spot where Manteca folks shoot pool, throw darts, and belt out karaoke without judgment.…
Fireside Inn and Lounge
NightlifeHarry's Cocktail Lounge
NightlifeCraving a no-fuss spot to unwind after work or kick off the weekend, Harry's Cocktail Lounge keeps it simple with well-made cocktails, cold…
Harry's Cocktail Lounge
NightlifeDelta Bistro & Lounge
NightlifeRight on the Stockton waterfront, Delta Bistro & Lounge pairs casual California dishes with a full-service bar pouring local wine and craft…
Delta Bistro & Lounge
NightlifeGarlic Brothers Restaurant and Bar
NightlifeSkip the same-old weeknight and head to Garlic Brothers Restaurant and Bar for casual vibes on the banks of the California Delta,…
Garlic Brothers Restaurant and Bar
NightlifeViaggio Estate & Winery
NightlifeTreat yourself to a mellow afternoon at Viaggio Estate & Winery, a Tuscan-themed escape on the Mokelumne River serving award-winning wines…
Viaggio Estate & Winery
NightlifeThe Black Rabbit
NightlifeWhether you're plotting a low-key weeknight or corralling the crew, The Black Rabbit is a Miracle Mile gastropub turning out ridiculously…
The Black Rabbit
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