32 Best Bars near Glen Ellen

“They had a live band the evening we went so it was a limited menu. We both got burgers and they were cooked well and brought out in a timely manner. Seating outside was very nice and the atmosphere was great. The bar outside kept our drinks fresh. Would come back!“

“great friendly staff good drinks and good people“

“We’ll grounded fairways and greens. Nice restaurant and bar. Very nice Pro Shop and thank you for having some really nice items for women!!!“

“Great neighborhood spot with plenty of space and awesome live music! This place has fantastic character with walls covered in vintage concert posters and music memorabilia. The spacious back patio is perfect for hanging out, and there's a charming front porch for a more intimate vibe. They have pool tables, a popcorn machine, and best of all—a great stage with regular live music. The whole vibe is laid-back and eclectic. Definitely worth checking out!“

“Nice space off the Fairmont lobby with a bar and a small food menu. The grilled maitake mushrooms are the star here. I do think the chef at Sante (adjacent, in the hotel) has a slight edge on the sauce with more flavorful herbs. The wild rice is cooked to perfection.
We also got the fried Brussels sprouts which was tasty. The vegan version of the Caesar salad (adapted on request) was uninspired and flavorless, esp considering the possibilities with so much fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds available locally. They should look at better salad recipes, that’s the one thing we usually get easily and feel satisfied with as vegans. Service staff is knowledgeable and helpful. I’d rather order the maitake dish and other sides from the menu at Sante but we didn’t have a choice this time.“

“I would recommend the Nashville Hot Fried Chicken sandwich at this specific location, as it is the best when compared with their two other locations. Owner and staff are very friendly, service is quick, every food we have had is delicious, and the place is nostalgic. There are local bands that play music there on certain dates.“

“Been awhile since I have been here. Still top notch, pizza selection is many, I do wish they had salami, but many good options. Hot tasty and good crust. The William Tell salad is my favorite. Plus a healthy selection of wine and my favorite, Whiskey. It can be a little loud on a Sat evening but the place is hopping.“

“Everything was fabulous! So excited that Luma is open!“

“Great time with Wes and Sam. Just stopped in from Mn on vacation and were welcomed by many locals. This place is a classic and is a must stop“

“i loved the outdoor seating giving a rustic bar feel under the trees. the food comes from good local farms and i would suggest them to stop using seed oils for frying and cooking. it’s toxic. causes diabetes. they could also make the bread with a 3 day cold ferment that will remove all the sugars so there’s no spike in your sugar and insulin. just some health tips.“

“Was a great venue to play at“

“an excellent place to have a good wine or a cold beer. Nice place.“

“Beautiful settings 👌 fun all around! Food was great, service on point! Have indoor and outdoor seating, both cozy and super cute! Went there to see Family! A reunion that is20 years past due and this was the perfect place for that!“

“Great Sandwich, had the Brooklyn Bridge it was delicious“

“This is a down home, old school, kinda dive-y bar. It's very comfy and welcoming. And they have Guinness on tap. Yay! Have only had a snack to eat so far, but people tell me the full menu's loaded with good food, too. Don't come and check it out - we wouldn't want it to become a trendy spot! LOL!!!“

“Buck's Place looks like a dive bar from the front, but in back is Sonoma's best pizzeria. Whenever my wife and I wanted a simple date on a Friday night, we'd do house cocktails and a pizza at Buck's. The outdoor seating had a villa feel to it, and the old arcade machines in the back corner were a fun diversion.“

“Great food and service. Will go back !“

“There is a quiet confidence to Pearl, the kind that comes from a kitchen that learned its grammar at Chez Panisse and then went off to write its own sentences. The Alice Waters lineage is unmistakable in the reverence for the ingredient, but the chef here is reaching somewhere more restless, running through North Africa, the Levant, and the Mediterranean without ever feeling like a tour.

What strikes you, dish after dish, is the legibility of a single authorial hand. Some kitchens cook anonymously; here every plate carries the same signature, an unmistakable point of view in the seasoning, the restraint, the way sweetness and acid are made to argue and resolve. You could cover the menu and still know who was at the pass.

We began with the roasted corn and gypsy pepper soup. It arrived deceptively simple, then revealed its hand: red lentils for body, charred cabbage for a whisper of smoke, sweetness and bitterness held in careful tension. A lesser kitchen would have let the corn turn cloying. This one knew exactly when to stop.

The French omelette was a small lesson in technique, folded with a patience that cannot be faked, custardy at the center, dressed in dukkah-roasted asparagus and sorrel with a serrano and mint oil cutting clean lines through the richness.

But the wood-roasted king salmon was the plate I am still thinking about. Served on a fig leaf, the fish was cooked to that elusive point where it flakes but stays silken, set over a white bean and pepper ragout that tasted of long, unhurried cooking. Haroset-stuffed squash brought an unexpected sweetness, and a turmeric yogurt tied it together with quiet acidity.

Pearl includes service in every price and allows no tipping, a small honesty that suits the food. This is sophisticated cooking with nothing to prove and everything to offer. In Petaluma, of all places, a genuine destination.“

“Delicious pizza, fast and friendly service“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️We fully enjoyed the entire happy hour menu at the bar. Everything on it was wonderful and the fried chicken was delicious 👨🏻‍🍳💋We will definitely come back for dinner…compliments to Marco at the bar as well. He was attentive and engaging and a pleasure to have as our first point of contact. The company, and Marco’s attentiveness has us planning on a return visit for dinner soon!“

“Grab a seat at the bar and enjoy some of the friendliest bartenders in all of Petaluma (especially Cat)! The entire staff is wonderfully laid back, genuine and truly happy to be there, which makes us very happy to be there as well!“

“Best Camarones rancheros ever so full of flavor!“

“Legendary Italian. Family Style. Enough said.“

“Great Sandwich, had the Brooklyn Bridge it was delicious“

“A watering hole for the locals, it's a charming place with a jukebox to select your music. Dan, the bartender, is a nice guy who can provide a helpful ear if you wanna unburden yourself. Dan also makes a mean blood mary, which is described as the best in town on the directory board. I agree with that ad, twas a bloody good bloody mary ! You get a shrimp with it !!!!It's a small place with about 3-4 booths and easy to miss when walking in Sonoma downtown. We found it only coz it was 9:30pm and this was one of the few places open. FYI, its open till late night. Preferably, walk to this place.The locals are friendly and provide good stories you can sit and provide half an ear to when watching basketball or ice hockey. If you are interested, you can even watch star trek TNG.No food is available here though except for packaged chips. But deftly a lovely place to end your day at.A for sure return visit for me next time I'm in sonoma downtown.

Parking: Parking is on the street around the town square which can fill up pretty quickly. And its only a 2-3 hour parking.“

“Lived in Boston for 17 years and worked in a pizza place growing up. Was craving the hell out of pizza from back home. Saw the pictures of the food here and it looked promising so I decided to have an open mind and order a pepperoni. Figured it’s basic enough and hard to screw up. To be honest, the flavor of the pizza lowkey pisses me off. It’s WICKED frickin close. Probably the closest New York style pizza I’ve had since I left the northeast. Change a spice or two in the sauce, get a different brand of pepperoni, change the yeast ratio in the dough, leave the oregano on the side, and it would be some authentic shit. Docked a point for the craving let down but I won’t let that sway me - will definitely be back! So happy I gave this place a shot!“

“A great place in Petaluma, CA. Love this place. The food is great and there are always some specials in the menu. Love the wild boar gnocchi but everything is great!“

“Excellent repas. Portions généreuses et savoureuse. Très bon service ! Je recommande fortement ce petit restaurant mexicain à la Plaza Sonoma!“

“I came here a few months ago and had a so so experience because of an older female bartender who was gruff and rude. Went back right before thanksgiving and there’s a young lady working. She’s super efficient and nice. Drinks were $7 or $8 each“

“Beautiful property. Very nice suite rooms. Recommend this hotel for a visit in Sonoma.“

“We have been here many times over the years and it is always very nice.“

“Ana’s was amazing- I live in NC and we have great dive bars and establishments. Ana’s is one of the best in the country. Meet Roxie (daughter of Ana) and she took great care of us. THEN Ana walked in! She was so delightful and helping right on the spot- what an amazing family operation. The history here is top notch, I am in the wine business and I bring all my guest here for an amazing experience!

Love you all at Ana’s!!!“