12 Best Cocktail Bars in San Luis Obispo

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“My family had a fantastic experience at SLO Quesadilla Gorilla! We tried the Chicky Chicky Parm Parm, a Nutella quesadilla, a cheese quesadilla, chips and queso, and churro chips with caramel sauce—everything was absolutely delicious. The portions are generous, and we even had plenty of leftovers to enjoy later. Great quality for the price—we’ll definitely be back!“

“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“

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

“Hidden gem. If you're looking for an adult's night out without the college kids , come here. Small establishment, but big vibes. Every cocktail is top notch and the service is fantastic. It may take a bit for the mixologist to curate your cocktail, but it's only because every single drink is made to perfection. Kris was our bartender and he was above and beyond. His essence mirrored the subtle nods of luxury rebellion that are hidden amongst the decor: just the right amount of an edgy vibe to ease any sort of pretentiousness. Overall, Nightcap is one of my favorite hidden places. If you have the pleasure of joining in on a Kris shift, ask him for a negroni.“

“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.“

“Great food. Great vibe. 10/10“