32 Best Bars near Aptos

“Good food very friendly staff.“

“We had a really nice date night at After Hours! It's a neat place, part coffee shop/ cocktail bar/dumpling house/chicken joint. Their official names are: 11th Hour, After Hours, Full Steam Dumpling, and Chubbs Chicken Sandwiches. I definitely want to come back and try the dumplings (they weren't there that night)--and more cocktails! The cocktails were solid. Better than I've had in awhile. The vibe was chill and Allen, the bar manager, was really friendly, passionate about what he does, and gave us some good, local recs for food and drink.

I got two cocktails:

- Chanel Vintage: Sencha Vodka, Matcha Venus Aquavit, Lemon, Blackberry, Blueberry, Housemade Mochi (not too sweet at all and the housemade mochi was fun)

- Limerence: Citadelle Gin, Kina L'Aero D'or, Passion fruit, Lemon Vanilla Sherbert, Side of Prosecco (I've been wanting to try a Porn Star for awhile and this is their version of it. I'm a fan. I also automatically love anything with a side of prosecco.)

Allen also gave us housemade lemon shortbread and chocolate to try. Fun stuff. I am all for this baked goods + cocktails combo. Super inventive.

Will definitely be back for more cocktail talent!“

“You're only a stranger once“

“fine times with questionable friends, the beer flows, music made with craft, excitement guaranteed“

“every time I visit California I ALWAYS consider Bradys my water hole , great atmosphere, welcoming people and an all around stellar bar !“

“Bartenders give great service, friendly vibes. When I’m not stopping by randomly to say hi on a week day. There every Sunday for goth night, @::THE BOX:: 🖤“

“one of my fave places! I love the bartenders!“

“This place is super fun since they banned smoking! They have darts, pool, shuffleboard, pinball, other activities, friendly people, and the drinks are solid. One of the regulars helped my friends and I change a flat tire in the parking lot 😂 very welcoming crowd!“

“Cool Kava bar, friendly staff and patrons. Nice to find a cool place like this when visiting in town!“

“what an iconic place - thank you Phoebe for all your recommendations!“

“Cool Place to have a drink with your friends and listen to live music🎶“

“Great venue. seen Big Mountain there.“

“We went in for a daytime drink while in town. Yes, it's a locals dive bar and clearly lots of regulars, but we were warmly welcomed by them all and were chatting away after a few drinks. As with most places, you don't have to be a regular to fit in, you just have to be a nice person. We will come by next time we're in SC!“

“This restaurant is in great spot. The scenery and ambiance are elegant and immersive, with most dining areas offering beautiful landscaped surrounding and unique views of nearby river. The staff are warm and attentive.“

“Josh was a great host. The Fish House Bar and Grill offers a warm and romantic ambiance. My wife and I were very pleased with the delicious food. Our first time at The Fish House but definitely not the last! You can view our “Food Coma - The Fish House Bar and Grill Watsonville, CA - Jon and Kristel Coma” episode on YouTube.“

“Little better than beer and billiards“

“I took my in-laws here for an anniversary dinner and loved it. I made a reservation, but really didn’t need one (Monday night). If you’re going on a night you expect it to be busier, I’d recommend marking one.

Everyone at the table raved about their food (swordfish, salmon, ribeye, Cajun pasta and jam burger). The bar side of the restaurant is a little more casual and the dining room is a quieter, good vibes on both sides, depending on what you’re in the mood for.“

“We're lucky to have a nice, big pool hall like Fast Eddy's in Santa Cruz. The tables are in good condition, the staff is friendly, and the beer is cold. Where else can you hang out with friends for only $12 an hour per table? Or go on your own and maybe call ahead to book a lesson with Kenny.“

“locals spot everyone friendly ❤“

“I had the french dip sandwich. Wife had the fish and chips. Both were delicious and the portions were ample. Both plates were around $20. The atmosphere can be a little loud sometimes but they have a room separate from the bar area which is a little quieter.“

“Great place for mid week date night or to see live music. a Santa Cruz must“

“Good food, awesome bartenders and people! Love this place ❤️“

“Food is really good and waiter was friendly“

“On vacation from FL. We was craving Mexican food, our hotel suggested this place, and what a great place to eat! The food was authentic and it was a treat! Our server we met was Lilly was so nice it made the food that much better! Can't wait to go again before we leave the area. Keep up the great food and customer service!“

“Visiting SC from Michigan and came across Suda. Glad we did. Looked like it had a good vibe from the outside so we went in and sat at the bar where we had drinks. What fun! The bartender, Max, was slammed but never stopped smiling. We had fun watching him and talking with him. He knows his drinks! So much fun we came back for dinner another night. Max came over to our table to welcome us back! The drinks and food were really good! We’ll definitely be back next visit to SC. Hopefully, Max, will be there too!“

“Kitchen staff leaves PROMPTLY at 10pm so dont expect any food or dessert after 10. Additionally, the internet states the establishment closes at 11pm. Although the staff (they told us) has been told repeatedly that the closing time is incorrect, no one has bothered to correct it. Wait staff is lackadaisical. They did not communicate last call on cocktails or offer dessert prior to kitchen close.“

“Such a neat place! We really enjoyed this spot. Service and drinks! Their house drink menu is very unique and fun! Definitely recommend if you're visiting Santa Cruz! The entrance is around the back of motiv off pearl alley but if it's after 9:30p you'll need to go to motiv first to get stamped anyways.“

“Great cocktails and appetizers“

“Brenda, our server, was good. Set me up with a deal I didn't know was on the menu when I tried to order my entree. Free chips and salsa. Food is Chili's. You like it or you don't. As fast food keeps getting more expensive, casual dining is an increasingly good option.“

“Dope people dope vibe and dope city“

“Food pop-up event. Very loud music but it is a bar with a DJ so.... Can't really complaint. We were there for the food which was great. Good drinks. Very little sitting so, get there early if you want to grab a table. Overall pretty good time.“

“Love their outdoor seating for a glass of wine and a sunset“