15 Best Bars near Sonoma

“Nice space off the Fairmont lobby with a bar and a small food menu. The grilled maitake mushrooms are the star here. I do think the chef at Sante (adjacent, in the hotel) has a slight edge on the sauce with more flavorful herbs. The wild rice is cooked to perfection.
We also got the fried Brussels sprouts which was tasty. The vegan version of the Caesar salad (adapted on request) was uninspired and flavorless, esp considering the possibilities with so much fresh vegetables, fruits, nuts and seeds available locally. They should look at better salad recipes, that’s the one thing we usually get easily and feel satisfied with as vegans. Service staff is knowledgeable and helpful. I’d rather order the maitake dish and other sides from the menu at Sante but we didn’t have a choice this time.“

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

“This place was the most amazing surprise find. The pizza was the best I have had in a long time. The crust was light and crispy. The sauce was perfect. My son had the chicken parm, which was delicious. The atmosphere was warm and cozy, and our server a gem. I highly recommend this place if you are in the area.“

“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!“

“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.“

“Stopped by Pancha’s while passing through Yountville and it’s a must-stop. It’s a great change of pace from all the fancy wineries. We’re from Ohio and really appreciated the service Ashley was so nice and did a 10/10 job.
Apparently, a lot of famous people like Howard Stern have stopped in here too. If you want a quick beer and some good grub, I’d definitely recommend it.“

“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!“

“Inside or on the back deck next to a babbling brook where Jack London must have fished! Also plenty of Jack London & Charmaine photos.
Good isn’t fancy but fine.Worth a try! Jack was anSonoma icon.
Good to Reader’s Books on East Spain St, they have PLENTY of Jack!“

“Very good dinner & Chevelle agrees!“

“We had been there multiple times through the years. This time we made reservations for Monday evening. Apparently as of Friday, two days before, they had switched to a fixed menu only of multiple courses. While they had sides, they wouldn't let us order them. Since we were fairly full, we said, we'd just split the fixed menu, but they wouldn't allow that either! A transition period? Notification that things have changed? Some level of customer service given they had just changed the way they functioned? Nope. We had to leave.“

“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“