24 Best Bars near Avila Beach

“Our first time here, at first we were a little confused as we were debating going here or custom house only to find out they operate together. Clam chowder was amazing. The bloody mary and beachfront drinks were amazing. We love it so much we went back two days later and listened to live music. Lots of pigeons outside but the don't really mess with you. Friday nights during this time of year, farmers market and live music right outside the restaurant. A great gauge for a good place is will you be back, we will definately be back.“

“I love this place! Wonderful ambience, great food and good value!“

“The food and the bar tenders were amazing! Had a wonderful Mother’s Day. Thank you“

“I’ve been here a handful of times and I can assure you the team at Kiko’s does not miss. From the moment you step in, everyone makes you feel at home. The staff seems genuinely excited to teach you about the cuisine and they always bring the best energy. Food is always incredible, the seafood risotto special was a 10/10. Paco worked with us to make sure the night was special and did an amazing job. Couldn’t speak higher of this establishment.“

“Such a great way to taste wines from all over our area. 2-ounce tastes are great. I enjoyed a couple of whites, then a flight of reds from DRNK for $25. Best tasting variety.“

“Scenic rooftop bar with great drinks.“

“My wife love staying in the rooms there with the hot tub right in your room. We also like to use the hillside hot tubs. The gift shop is nice also.“

“We loved swinging into the bar late at night! It was pretty empty, but the bartenders were fun and the drinks were good! We grabbed a slice of cake too, which was huge but not exactly what we were hoping for, but we couldn’t leave without trying the cake. We got the bees knees and raspberry lemon drop.“

“looks lot different in the bar it's been year's since I been to Pismo Beach I meet lot nice people when I stop in I'll have come back someday“

“The July 4th Fried Chicken and Bubbles Event was awesome. Service was great and the fried chicken and bubbles was phenomenal. Making this an annual event.“

“Yes, you will need a reservation, but they were kind enough to reserve a special table for us to honor our 10th anniversary! We were greeted with smiles and staff was quick to offer either still or sparkling water [nice]. Our water pourer, Maddie, was ahead of our thirst all evening and our glasses never were empty [we went through three bottles!]. Our server, Haley, was attentive and professional. She very capably poured the Justin Isosceles and went over the menu to answer any questions. My tuna tataki was exceptional...it may be an appetizer, but it was incredibly tasty and filling. The lady thoroughly enjoyed her local sablefish [first time] and its yummy accompaniments. The wine list is strong and reasonably priced. Beautiful views of Pismo Beach enhance the dining experience. The restaurant is on point, clean top notch restrooms and obvious elegance. We couldn't believe there wasn't any dress code...folks showed up looking like they just walked off the beach without a wink. Ahh...the beach life in Pismo is quite relaxing.“

“Gorgeous rooftop pool located at Hotel Cerro! We booked through resort pass so we could utilize the pool and were spoiled with a great cocktail list and sunshine all day. Will be back for drinks again soon as the bar and wonderful views are open to the public.“

“Stopped in by happen-stance. Great vibe...old dive atmosphere. Bartender (Garrett) was super-nice. Drinks were above average. Place offered tri-tip sandwich (potluck style...as in for free, excllent taste).

Highly recommend. Hidden gem in Los Osos. Definitely coming back.“

“"LIFE'S TOO SHORT . . . HAVE A BLAST!" Well, I certainly did. I discovered this establishment while on a trip to the San Luis Obispo area (combination of business and pleasure). My lawyer, Barry, and I decided to give it a try for lunch. Great selection of microbrews; always a plus. I had a couple pints of one their own IPAs. Barry just had iced tea. He doesn't drink; says it hinders his judgment on the job. In addition to representing me, he also aids in the evictions of apartment tenants who are several months late with their rent. (I've noticed a lot of them seem to be single mothers with at least three kids, but I digress.) We split the Chili Cheese Waffle Fries for a starter. Loaded with chili with the right balance of spice and heartiness to it. On top of that, it didn't give me any digestive issues! Excellent burgers here. I had the Jalapeno. Half-pounder and Angus, the way it should be. Barry had a Margherita Pizza, which I thought strange coming after chili cheese fries. He said it was a lot better than the one he had at Northern Italiano a few weeks back when meeting with another client of his named Lance. Our server, Amanda, was exceptional. Just the right amount of EYE CONTACT. Regularly CHECKED UP on us, but not to the point of intrusiveness. I emphasize those points because a lot of servers today don't understand that eye contact and checking up on the customer are indispensable components to providing quality service. Barry and I were tempted to take her golfing with us. Regards, Mitchell D. Cumstein“

“Hidden gem. If you're looking for an adult's night out without the college kids , come here. Small establishment, but big vibes. Every cocktail is top notch and the service is fantastic. It may take a bit for the mixologist to curate your cocktail, but it's only because every single drink is made to perfection. Kris was our bartender and he was above and beyond. His essence mirrored the subtle nods of luxury rebellion that are hidden amongst the decor: just the right amount of an edgy vibe to ease any sort of pretentiousness. Overall, Nightcap is one of my favorite hidden places. If you have the pleasure of joining in on a Kris shift, ask him for a negroni.“

“No trip to San Luis Obispo is complete without a trip to Bull’s Tavern. My first drink here was in 1981 when I was a Senior at Cal Poly.“

“I haven't eaten here yet but the bartenders here are so spot on amazing it's unbelievable. They see me approaching and my drink set up is on the bar just the way I like it. I love it here and everybody is loads more fun than a barrel full of monkeys. I prefer the daytime/early evening cast of local characters and hard working folks who have manners, intelligence, and moral fiber, which is sorely lacking these days. McCarthy's is the shizzz!“

“I’m a working musician and I play Pismo a lot! This place is absolutely the most consistently enjoyable grub always!!! Today was even better! Missa was so kind and made sure I got grilled Serranos with my Baja Tacos!Chris was such a pleasant waiter… very attentive and super cool to chat with. Great job, AGAIN Cool Cat. See you in March with Lipstick Revolver.“

“Food at La Casita Mexican Restaurant was delicious! Drinks at the bar were super tasty and 10/10 on presentation! Margaritas and Palomas are recommended!👏🏻💯Can’t wait to come back on our next visit for Karaoke 🎤 night!“

“Clean and comfortable rooms. Exceptionally hot shower. Friendly Staff. Free games in the restaurant (do yourself a favor and get a smashburger from there)!!!“

“Delicious Mac n cheese and very good tri-tip, loved the breezy seating and friendly staff!“

“Very nice experience!
We were a large party on a busy night. Leonard took care of us. We were early for our reservation and he worked hard to seat us early so we didn't have to wait. He sat us with Anne. She was great! Made sure we were stocked with chips and our glasses didn't empty. The food came quickly and was very good.
Don't forget that they do validate parking 😉“

“Good food Good service Good price Will be back!!!“

“Excellent service snd food and Million dollar view! We will be back! Jenn was great!“