14 Best Cocktail Bars in San Luis Obispo

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  • Sidecar 1040 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo Cocktail Bar · $$

    1 Sidecar

    4.6 Superb 217 Reviews

    1040 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Wasabi Fries

    “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!”

  • Condesa 1491 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo Cocktail Bar

    2 Condesa

    4.5 Superb 84 Reviews

    1491 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo

    Customers’ favorites

    • Seasoned Tortilla Chips with Two Salsas
    • Chips and Guacamole
    • Enchiladas Rojas
    • HH Tacos Dorados

    “Picky local checking in: this place is great. I can be hard to impress when it comes to local food, but Condesa Bar delivers. It is not just a bar - it is a bar with real dining, comfortable seating, and an atmosphere that makes it worth settling in for a meal. Their Tacos Dorados, made with free-range organic chicken, queso fresco, crema, shredded cabbage, corn tortillas, and salsa roja, are a meal in themselves. The flavor is exceptional, the ingredients taste fresh, and the portion is genuinely filling. The service was warm and attentive, and the food arrived promptly. The interior design, color choices, and artwork feel intentional and fit the menu and overall character perfectly. The price is well worth the quality of the food, service, and atmosphere. I recommend making reservations, as it can get busy. Condesa Bar represents more of what San Luis Obispo needs!!!”

  • Anderson Social 951 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo Cocktail Bar

    3 Anderson Social

    4.5 Superb 20 Reviews

    951 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo

    “I love this spot for morning coffee, although I have heard that the cocktails and live music at night are amazing too. My favorite drinks are the seasonal iced apple crisp chai (it is on the sweeter side) and the velvet americano (love that cold foam!). I also tried a bagel this morning and it did not disappoint!”

  • Piadina 877 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Cocktail Bar · $$

    4 Piadina

    4.5 Superb 112 Reviews

    877 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Grilled Wild Caught Pacific Swordfish
    • Bautista Farms Tomato Salad
    • Smoked Salmon & Caviar Pizza
    • Ahi Tuna Sashimi Salad

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

  • Rod & Hammer Rock 855 Aerovista Pl, San Luis Obispo Brewery · $$

    5 Rod & Hammer Rock

    4.6 Superb 207 Reviews

    855 Aerovista Pl, San Luis Obispo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Pork Tacos Avocado Burger and Taco Beer
    • Pretzel Bites with Beer Cheese
    • Grilled Cheese with Prosciutto
    • Specialty Cocktail Kit

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

  • Silver Bar Cocktail Lounge 100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo Bar · $

    6 Silver Bar Cocktail Lounge

    4.6 Superb 88 Reviews

    100 Madonna Road, San Luis Obispo

    Customers’ favorites

    • Pink Champagne Cake
    • Relish Tray
    • Pink Cloud

    “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.”

  • Granada Hotel & Bistro 1126 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo American · $$

    7 Granada Hotel & Bistro

    4.2 Good 458 Reviews

    1126 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo

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

  • Finney's Crafthouse - San Luis Obispo 857 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo New American · $$

    8 Finney's Crafthouse - San Luis Obispo

    4.4 Superb 294 Reviews

    857 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • The Finney Burger and Fries
    • Fried Chicken Sandwich
    • Gary's Pepperoni Pizza
    • Cheesesteak Egg Rolls

    “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”

  • Quesadilla Gorilla 790 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo Mexican · $

    9 Quesadilla Gorilla

    4.3 Superb 34 Reviews

    790 Foothill Boulevard, San Luis Obispo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    “Quesadilla Gorilla is a total gem. I got the vegan soyrizo quesadilla with avocado salsa: crisp outside with perfectly melted vegan cheese in the middle. The avocado salsa is fresh, creamy, and legendary on its own. The churro chips were super fresh, warm, crunchy, and perfectly cinnamon-sugared. Save room for them! They load up the quesadillas, and there's an abundance of vegan options. The employees are also very friendly and attentive, checking in and making the whole experience feel welcoming.”

  • 1865 Craft House & Kitchen 1865 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo American · $$

    10 1865 Craft House & Kitchen

    4.3 Superb 257 Reviews

    1865 Monterey Street, San Luis Obispo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Korean Fried Chicken Wings
    • Buffalo Chicken Flatbread
    • Short Rib Grilled Cheese
    • Beer Battered Fries

    “I had the tuna bowl and the filet Mignon with mashed potatoes. My friend had the Mushroom Alfredo pasta. Everything was delicious.”

  • TASTE! craft eatery 2550 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo Gastropubs · $$

    11 TASTE! craft eatery

    4.3 Superb 359 Reviews

    2550 Broad Street, San Luis Obispo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Sharing Brussels Sprouts
    • Sweet Potato Fries
    • Shoestring Fries
    • Yard Bird Salad

    “Watch out for the chairs!”

  • Nightcap 1130 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo Bar · $$

    12 Nightcap

    4.1 Good 152 Reviews

    1130 Morro Street, San Luis Obispo

    Customers’ favorites

    • Craft Cocktail Experience

    “Eric is a master of his craft. Knowledge and attention to detail like he possesses is very rare in the industry. My wife said one of his cocktails (Clover Club) was the best she's ever had, and I agree. He also gave us a detailed history of the cocktail as well. Super cool! If you appreciate great cocktails this is the best place in SLO, easy. And thank you Eric, for a fantastic experience! 👍”

  • The Oak Grill 1119 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo Brasseries · $$

    13 The Oak Grill

    3.9 Good 264 Reviews

    1119 Garden Street, San Luis Obispo

    • Take-Out
    • Delivery

    Customers’ favorites

    • Onions and Mushrooms
    • Baby Gem Caesar
    • Croque Monsieur
    • Chipotle Aioli

    “We came for an early anniversary dinner on a Monday night and outside of the business travels who are occupying the bar area we had the whole place to ourselves and that should not be the case. Great spot, clean, amazing service from Kelly, good food, and any husband said the best Old Fashion he's ever had. Ask for it smoked.”

  • The Carrisa 736 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo Bar · $$

    14 The Carrisa

    3.6 Good 112 Reviews

    736 Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo

    • Delivery

    “Great food. Great vibe. 10/10”

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