11 Best Beer Bars near Santa Cruz

“This place has some really delicious drinks and great food. I also love how dog friendly it is. I came back twice in a weekend.“

“It’s fun for the whole family. Different experience than Golfland.“

“Food and beer or beer and food Both sooo good, as always 💝🍺🍕“

“We love Mission West, so we decided to rent out the whole place for our wedding after-party! It was especially nostalgic for me because I used to come here when it was Ye Olde Watering Hole, so it felt like the perfect venue for us.
Working with the owner, Amy, was so easy and wonderful. She answered all of our questions and worked with us to get our playlist set up for the night. The space can fit a lot of people too! We had just shy of 100 guests and it still felt really spacious.
Everyone had such a good time! Good drinks, good vibes, and the bartenders were great and made amazing drinks! Highly recommend stopping by for a drink or renting out the space for an event. They also have local food pop-ups and live shows!
We couldn't have asked for a better place to keep our wedding celebration going! ❤“

“We were there for a music event late Jan 2025. HH drink specials were tasty but was disappointed on how cold it was inside the restaurant. Both doors, front & back, were wide open during the entire evening show (48 degrees outside). Even the band mentioned how cold it was before beginning their set. All the customers wore jackets. Also, the harsh lighting was way too bright throughout the restaurant. I wanted my sunglasses on. Please read the room & tone down the lighting & warm the place up, then we’ll be back. Mahalo“

“I was here on Friday, 9/4 around 3 o'clock, and the Girl who helped me at the counter deserves a raise. She's really friendly and it's authentic, it doesn't have that false Customer service vibe. She was also moving very quickly and taking care of a lot of orders on her own and gave me a HUGE slice 😎“

“Thank You Haley you have Outstanding Customer Service!! Thank You Pono the food was delicious and thank you for having your cooks wash their hands throughly!“

“We were in Capitola craving pizza, but the line at Pizza My Heart was out the door, so we hopped over to Buzzo in Soquel. Best decision of the day! The space has a modern, relaxed vibe that makes you want to stay a while, and the open kitchen was a great experience. We loved watching the chefs in action as they stretched the dough and slid pizzas into the fire. I ordered the mushroom pizza with truffle and added pepperoni and sausage. The fire-cooked crust was crisp and slightly charred, and the earthy truffle with the savory meats was an amazing combo. We paired it with beer and wine, which made it a perfect meal. On top of that, the service was amazing. Friendly, attentive, and they made us feel welcome right away. If you're in Capitola and don't want to wait, Buzzo is just minutes away and well worth it. We'll definitely be back!“

“First time there … loved the vibe will be back“

“Dinner was absolutely delicious Chef Jeff ... Never disappoints one of the best dinning experiences in Santa Cruz . Sam can also make a delicious drink too🌼 the desert was delicious as well Wow just Wow !! The olives and roasted garlic for starters were a delightful burst of delight too! We go each week for either dinner , lunch or brunch always amazing and something new on the menu each time ! The staff are all wonderful too! A great evening to a long week ! Thank you , "East End " Cheers !“

“honestly its one of the better Indian spots around here, ive been three times now and it keeps getting better. we came in last friday with no reservation thinking itd be dead but it was packed, still got a table in like ten minutes. the service was really on point, the guy even remembered what i drank the last time i was there which i thought was a nice touch. i always get their lamb saagwala and its somehow consistently super tender, the gravy isnt watery or boring like some places. my friend got the chicken tikka biryani and i had food envy of how aromatic the rice was, honestly might switch it up next time. this is just easy to recommend because everything feels made with care and nothing is too greasy or heavy. yeah definitely going back soon.“