4 Best Dive Bars near Carmel By The Sea

“We were looking for this place, and asked a restaurant on Ocean where it was. The guy said, "It's a dive bar, you may want to go to X instead." No, guy, we were looking for a dive bar and Sade's was perfect. Fair warning, it's cash only. The first bartender made a so-so Old Fashioned but the second bartender knocked it out of the park! (Both used Four Roses.) We really enjoyed our conversation with the regulars, who can tell you a lot about Carmel and everything that's going on there. This place is too small to hide in a corner, so expect to interact with people while you're there.“

“dj on monday nights. karaoke on Thursday“

“This is such a cool place to eat, especially if you are staying in the Old Del Monte Hotel. Like a military club. Great prices, solid food and tons of history. Good vibes all around. Staff were friendly. Desserts are good and taste homemade. Sports on the TV. Recommended!“

“I'll start off by saying I love dive bars. So naturally, Alfredos is my type of bar. It's a cash only bar with an ATM inside. They don't serve any type of food. They do, however, have a menu from a business that's right across the street. They do deliver! Awesome! Bartender and company are very friendly! 5 stars from me! Cheers!“