15 Best Bars near Sonoma

“Great simple place to drink - eat - and talk with neighbors! Check it out!“

“Intimate and cozy atmosphere with a great energy- the Bar felt like the spot to be. Our group were wowed by the Old Fashioned, the Manhattan and the modern spin on a margarita. The food was fresh and flavorful, especially recommend the ceviche, the Brussels sprouts and shishito peppers, the smash burger and fish tacos. A gem of a spot!“

“Very good food and service at reasonable prices. They sell Kivelstadt and other wines to take home at reasonable prices. They are kid friendly. It is better to reserve in advance because the parking was full when we went. When we left at 2 p.m. on a Friday, a guitar player started to play.“

“We couldn’t have asked for a more stunning and magical location than MacArthur Place for our destination wedding in Sonoma, CA!

Not only is the venue beautiful, but the staff was exceptional. They were incredibly accommodating and worked closely with us, making sure every detail was handled with care. They were flexible, supportive, and truly invested in making our wedding day flawless. We couldn’t have done it without their hospitality.

We also highly recommend working with Alyssa Bray-Events, who helped us bring our vision to life and made the entire process stress-free. They worked seamlessly with the venue to ensure every detail was perfect. In addition, Alicia Parks Photography was incredible at capturing the beauty of the venue and the joy of the day, creating memories we will cherish forever.

If you're looking for a wedding venue in Sonoma with an amazing team behind it, MacArthur Place is absolutely the place. We are so grateful to have had our wedding here, and it was truly the best day of our lives!“

“Best Camarones rancheros ever so full of flavor!“

“Had lunch there today with 3 of my friends. We are all locals. It was such a lovely experience! Food was delicious…. I’m a vegetarian and had no problem choosing my dish…. There are also Vegan dishes available. The atmosphere is relaxing and the service was excellent. I must mention the French Fries…. There are several restaurants in Sonoma that serve delicious fries but these are the best. I’m looking forward to many more enjoyable meals there!“

“A watering hole for the locals, it's a charming place with a jukebox to select your music. Dan, the bartender, is a nice guy who can provide a helpful ear if you wanna unburden yourself. Dan also makes a mean blood mary, which is described as the best in town on the directory board. I agree with that ad, twas a bloody good bloody mary ! You get a shrimp with it !!!!It's a small place with about 3-4 booths and easy to miss when walking in Sonoma downtown. We found it only coz it was 9:30pm and this was one of the few places open. FYI, its open till late night. Preferably, walk to this place.The locals are friendly and provide good stories you can sit and provide half an ear to when watching basketball or ice hockey. If you are interested, you can even watch star trek TNG.No food is available here though except for packaged chips. But deftly a lovely place to end your day at.A for sure return visit for me next time I'm in sonoma downtown.

Parking: Parking is on the street around the town square which can fill up pretty quickly. And its only a 2-3 hour parking.“

“Excellent repas. Portions généreuses et savoureuse. Très bon service ! Je recommande fortement ce petit restaurant mexicain à la Plaza Sonoma!“

“Lively, fun, very knowledgeable and helpful folk on the bar, the best beer selection I know. A lot of different people who like to meet others.“

“The perfect dive bar. There's 1 pool table, some free popcorn, and cheap drinks. There's live music on Sundays, and a big outdoor smoking section, dogs are welcome. The bartenders are always nice and when they're not too busy, they may even chit chat. Love this place with all my heart, best bar in El verano/sonoma“

“Was on our way to our hotel and spotted this interesting building. Ventured in and was pleasantly surprised. Saddled up to the bar and was greeted by the barmaid. While she poured me a cold one she shared a bit of the history. This definitely had a very local feel as opposed to being a tourist trap. If you're in the neighborhood and appreciate an authentic saloon, this is the place for you.“

“Very good dinner & Chevelle agrees!“

“The best part of my day #Raviolo“

“Dinner was really good. We sat on the patio, and it turned into a beautiful evening. Service great, and we enjoyed The evening. I got the gnocchi, only complaint was it was a very small dish of pasta. It was delicious, but I shared a side with someone else. If I hadn't, the gnocchi wouldn't have been enough. Everyone else's portions seemed more filling. Overall- would recommend.“

“Had lunch here on Feb. 13th. It was included in the wine trolley tour package I purchased.We were served 6 courses. Started up with a salad. I forgot what kind of greens in it. It has apples and cheese. The dressing is delightful. Then pasta came with red sauce. It was good enough, although, pasta was overcooked. Then 3 typesof pizza came out after. Pizzas were good enough, but all of them are on the salty side. Then after, we had pistachio ice cream for desert. And that was the best one of all that was served to us. The server lady was attentive.“