19 Best Cocktail Bars near Pismo Beach

“The staff at Ada's was very friendly and accommodating. They were able to make adjustments to dishes if requested. Ada's clam chowder was different from other places I have ordered clam chowder (comparing with Ivars and Moe's); added fresh chives, gave the broth more flavor than usual. The potatoes in the chowder were the right consistency. Creamy soup without seeming like gravy nor thin. The portion was about 1.75 cups. Ample side sourdough bread. The crust was soft and not dried out. The staff was accommodating, providing peppermint tea and plenty of hot water in a teapot, which I found charming. Parking is an issue, but welcome to costal CA. Everyone has consisdered the limits of possible parking and made diagrams in compensation. The indoor dining room tables are fairly close proximity, so be prepared to possibly know the topic of your neighbor's conversation.“

“The view is pointing towards the pier. And we were seated in cabana which was a nice experience. We Went during happy hour, and was a little disappointed that the menu becomes extremely limited during this time. We came ready to EAT! But we decided on a cocktail and we shared a flatbread. I’m unsure of the name of the cocktail (it was a blood orange color with tequila and tajin on it) she loved it. We both enjoyed the flat bread.
Hope to make it for dinner menu one day. Reminder: if it’s hot out, you are in direct sunlight during the day.
I recommend giving trying them out but if you are hungry make sure to go during lunch or dinner. lol“

“Great food, drinks & vibe!💕“

“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.“

“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.“

“Dining out and given the option of a special is always a treat and i usually go for it. one word to describe the skirt steak last night GROSS...never have i seen or been served such a horrible piece of meat. embarrassment for your chef/ kitchen and then our server. Lisa was so helpful and caring, sure it messed her up for awhile too. by the way its librarian lisa. bottom line no way should a kitchen send out such a tough piece of meat, I couldnt even cut it . it was either not prepped correctly or the supplier might needs replaced? sorry we're locals and enjoy the patio and will continue for breakfast, but the dinner menu is off limits.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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“

“I always have a fantastic time at Nightcap! I went for the first time to the ‘Art of the Nightcap’ back in February to learn how to make Espresso Martinis, and went back recently for the next one to learn how to make Sours! Eric was fabulous in teaching us the history and the science behind each drink. They gave us a sample of two different spirits, a sample of the original cocktail, and they ended each night by making us their house version! The class came with a cute little notepad and a pen, which was super helpful in remembering the measurements and the book recommendations they gave. I would highly recommend their classes & stopping by anytime for a delicious cocktail! Shoutout to the manager Jose for being so welcoming to us too!“

“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!“

“My girlfriend and I came here for their brunch. The food was incredible, especially the beignets! They are to die for. Our server Mason was incredible as well. Great attention to detail and was super friendly! He was there for everything. They also have great outside patio seating in the front! Would highly recommend and will definitely be coming back.“