16 Best Bars near Sonoma

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

“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!“

“I stopped at Bloom Carneros for lunch while my guests were out wine tasting, and it turned out to be a great find. I ordered the baby back ribs and overall the meal was very good. The kung pao sauce leaned a bit on the familiar side flavor-wise, but still paired nicely with the dish. The fries were extra crispy, which if that is your thing (and it definitely is mine), you will love them.

The staff was warm and friendly, and the whole spot has an interesting, almost hidden feel. It is the kind of place you might only know about if you are local or if someone told you to exit off Sonoma Highway. The outdoor area has a relaxed picnic-style vibe that really makes it stand out.

I look forward to stopping here again in the future and trying more of their menu.“

“Best Camarones rancheros ever so full of flavor!“

“Beautiful property. Very nice suite rooms. Recommend this hotel for a visit in Sonoma.“

“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.“

“Had to check if Pancha's was still there. Super sad to see "Temporarily Closed" on Google. Seasonal?? The bad reviews crack me up, because if you're not small town, you're definitely not going to dig this place. There's plenty of fancy places to go. If we're going back, this is one of the first places I want a drink. Hope everyone is good at Pancha's! ? My advice, go here, drink whiskey, tip generously, chat with the locals, and leave your ego out on the curb. ✌?“

“Great neighborhood spot with plenty of space and awesome live music! This place has fantastic character with walls covered in vintage concert posters and music memorabilia. The spacious back patio is perfect for hanging out, and there's a charming front porch for a more intimate vibe. They have pool tables, a popcorn machine, and best of all—a great stage with regular live music. The whole vibe is laid-back and eclectic. Definitely worth checking out!“

“We are visiting from the Philly area and found ourselves at Jack London two nights in a row. The bartender, Ian, was excited to see us back and had lots of recommendations for the area. We got the chicken pesto sandwich and the pulled pork. Both were amazing!!! Highly recommend if you are in Glen Ellen!“

“Very good dinner & Chevelle agrees!“

“We had Thanksgiving dinner at the restaurant with my wife and our two kids, and everything was truly excellent. The food was great, the service was outstanding, and we really appreciated everyone being there on Thanksgiving, away from their own families, to take care of ours. Our server, David, was fantastic, and Alejandro was also wonderful. They both made us feel welcomed and took such good care of our kids and their special needs. Everything was perfect, and we will definitely be back. Thank you for a fantastic experience!“

“Stopped here as part of a guided wine tour and loved it! Hands down the best part of the tour and wish we could have spent more time here and in the area to explore and shop. The food was fresh and delicious. Their spicy pizza was my favorite! Highly recommend if you are out exploring the valley.“

“The best part of my day #Raviolo“