20 Best Cocktail Bars near Pismo Beach

“Food was delicious and fresh!“

“I love this place! As a local, this is one of my favorite places to go with friends and family. Great view, food, drinks, atmosphere, and service! Casey, the manager, is also so helpful with anything you need. I highly recommend this place!“

“Great food, drinks & vibe!💕“

“We stayed at Vespera Resort last December for a local anniversary staycation with our two dogs, and it far exceeded our expectations. From the moment we checked in, the front desk staff made us feel so welcomed and celebrated—especially Danielle, Aiden, and several other team members whose names I can't recall, but whose kindness made a lasting impression. The little touches throughout our stay, like a surprise delivery of wine and cake to our room and genuine warmth from every staff interaction, made our celebration feel truly meaningful. Thanks to this stay, we’ve already booked a return visit for our next celebration in October. We’re so grateful to the Vespera team for making our anniversary unforgettable.“

“10/10, I’m from Pittsburgh Pa, and travel all over the US for work. This is my absolute favorite restaurant, hands down. It doesn’t get any better than this place. Excellent food every time. I make sure to visit every time I’m in town.“

“Cool hangout, we sampled a few of the beers and are planning on trying the food.“

“Absolutely satisfying service. Ryan went above and beyond. Awesome ambience! When each dish titilates your taste buds, you know the chef has done what it needs to satisfy the customer/diner. Presentation, ingredients, and optimal cooking time and preparation made the experience top notch“

“Sidecar is a must here in San Luis Obispo! The staff and the owners and everything about the place will knock your socks off. I think it’s high time. You guys open a second Sidecar by me in So Cal!“

“Great People … THE FOLKS 👌🏼👌🏼“

“Beautiful ambiance. The guitar player’s music hit just the right balance of soul/jazz. The dishes were fantastic and the portions substantial.“

“Wonderful place to relax and enjoy great food and cocktails.“

“a great venue for all ages, families and dogs. Staff and service is great.“

“Awful service!!! We needed a table for 2 and was told 5 minutes so we put our name on the list. Another server came to the next couple in line. Asked how many and the server took them straight to a table. At one point there were no servers on the floor for a solid 10 minutes. Nobody checked on us and we wanted another beer. I went to the bartender to order the beers, having to pay separately because they can't transfer the tab to the table. Not to mention that the bathrooms had ZERO toilet paper. None of the stalls. Not a good experience“

“Watch out for the chairs!“

“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.“

“Went this afternoon with my 5 kiddos and they loved the Nutella & banana Quesadilla. I created my own regular one and it was delicious. Yummy food for a quick bite with kids. The variety of salsa option was wonderful too.“

“They need to get the service organized.the staff was very nice, although they seem understaffed.went 2 days in a row.same scene..waited about 30 minutes for a beer.same for food..both Saturday and Sunday..over the top food choices,presentation ,atmosphere ;just greatly failing in orders/service.NOT the wait staff just the service.. We'll go again. Great place .indoors or outside“

“Our mixologist Keith was great. Everyone knew what they wanted, but me. He asked me what I thought I might like. I said something bitter. And he asked what type of spirit and I said gin. He said he'd do a riff on a drink he makes, but he'll make it more bitter. It was heavenly!! Perfectly crafted, yum!“

“What a great hidden gem. The only thing that surprised us was that it wasn't more crowded. Food was excellent, service was just right! The vibe was very good, sophisticated with an industrial edge. Loved the brickwork and a magnificent bar.“

“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!“