19 Best Bars in Carlsbad

“excellent drinks & food.“

“We visited Le Papagayo for the first time during the 52nd Village Faire, and it was easily the highlight of our day. We originally had a 6:30 PM reservation, but after walking the fair and getting hungry early, we decided to see if they could seat us sooner. The staff graciously accommodated us at 4:30 PM.

A huge shout-out to the hostess, who deserves massive props for her friendliness and hospitality; she made us feel welcome the moment we walked in.

The three of us (my wife, our pup, and me) were initially a little bummed to find out only the Happy Hour menu was available, but that feeling didn't last long. We ended up ordering quite a spread: the Smash Burger with Truffle Fries, Mahi Mahi Tacos, Carne Asada Tacos, Calamari, and the Short Rib Birria Nachos with Guacamole. They even looked after our service dog with a dog patty and rice!

Everything was delicious. I also really enjoyed trying a local IPA, the Burgeon Treevana, which was excellent. We were incredibly impressed with the quality of the food and the top-notch service.

While we came for the dinner menu, the Happy Hour completely won us over. We will definitely be back next time we’re in Carlsbad to try that dinner menu, we have no doubt it’ll be just as satisfying!“

“Great place, decent music, and Anita is the best bartender ever!!!“

“The management at this location is top notch. The food is craveable and the service is next level.“

“The service was impeccable, and the food was great“

“The food and service is always good, I was wondering what is their signature dish? And has the restaurant had a food critics review? I love you read it! See you soon Casa de Bandini!“

“👍excelente comida, ambiente agradable“

“The price you pay for a wonderful meal is right in track. The food isn't fancy but the menu is well thought out. Portions are just right. The service is personable, quick, attentive. It's a mainstay when we are in town. The bar area is lively but not too loud. You will be truly pleased to have dined here!!“

“True authenticity is so rare to find but their commitment to pressing fresh tortillas every day changes everything. I was almost in tears taking my first bite of the carnitas since it tasted exactly like my childhood. It feels amazing to support a brand that actually cares about preserving culinary traditions.“

“We were there a couple of weeks ago. We like coming here because we like the food & drinks. This particular day Rocky was our server. She stood out, her customer service was outstanding! Although she was extremely busy, she brought out everything promptly & was kind with each interaction. This made our experience pleasant, Rocky Rocks!“

“I thought it was enjoyable. Not only the beer, but the brewery itself was unique. They did have a food vendor in the front, but I did not eat. They have mostly indoor, and a couple picnic tables outside which. It’s hard to compare this location with the other burgeon locations because they are all so different. Wish they would offer a Happy Hour or a featured/discounted beer like how Harland and Pizzaport does.“

“What else can I say?? I’ve been twice on Saturdays and it’s an amazing atmosphere all day long! Strong drinks, friendly staff, great music from the bands and DJs, and it’s PACKED outside and inside!“

“Here, in this restaurant, you will find delicious food if it Is for breakfast or dinner and the price of each plate will vary depending on what you do order.If you are a member of IHG Rewards Club, then please charge everything to your room because that's the only way for you to accumulate hundreds of points so that you can get free nights, free merchandise or free airline tickets.“

“Better than some other bars where you have to mess about with credit cards, pay later, &c. Friendly bar staff. Decent pinot noir. Classic rock on the sound system: like most of Southern California, they haven’t progressed past the early 1970s, so much of the music is 50 years old!! Warning: not a drinker’s bar. Locals sip on kombucha while you’re sitting there getting slaughtered.“

“We are tourists visiting the area and made reservations for this restaurant for 5:30 on 3/24/26. We arrived at the restaurant at 5:26 and after we checked in with the young lady at the front desk, were told we were too early to sit at our table and that we could either go to the bar or sit outside until she would come and get us, really?? At 5:33 our phone buzzed and someone other than the hostess came and got us, taking us to a table but not the high top we had reserved. The restaurant was maybe a 1/4 full when we arrived and only one of the high top tables had customers. We were disappointed with how we were treated by this young lady, made us feel like we were unimportant to your company. Disappointed that we didn’t get to sit where we made the reservation also. We had great service and food once we were seated.“

“First timer ... Love the food and rhe Bloody Mary's!! what made the place and will be coming back for sure .. is the atmosphere ... very friendly inside and out and they welcome all 4 legged friends and how they are treated when welcome in. 🐕“

“best fish taco ive ever had :) very reasonable. nice staff“

“We love coming here (Austin TX location) - it's clean, quick and nice service. Love the seats and swing tables. The restrooms are usually clean and in working order. However, I hate the per ticket fee - $9 extra for 4 tickets.“

“Marcus at the Dragon’s Den bar was amazing! Super friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience feel welcoming. He truly makes the best drinks!any time we visit this hotel, we look forward to seeing him. He goes above and beyond with great service and a positive attitude. Definitely one of the highlights of our visit!“