13 Best Beer Bars near Soquel

1 Buzzo's Wood Fired Pizzeria

4.7 Superb 141 Reviews

2510 South Main Street, Soquel

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“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!”

2 Lúpulo

4.6 Superb 245 Reviews

233 Cathcart Street, Santa Cruz · 4.03 miles

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“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.”

3 Captain's Game Deck

4.4 Superb 8 Reviews

400 Beach Street, Santa Cruz · 3.83 miles

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

4 Churchill & Beers Neighborhood Grill

4.8 Superb 109 Reviews

10110 Soquel Drive, Aptos · 4.66 miles

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“Churchills is amazing.”

5 Sante Adairius • Santa Cruz Portal

4.5 Superb 112 Reviews

1315 Water Street, Santa Cruz · 2.85 miles

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

6 The Cruz Room

4.9 Superb 20 Reviews

1520 Mission Street, Santa Cruz · 4.84 miles

“Amazing wood fired pizza!! We got the gluten free crust and it was so good that I thought they must have hand made it, but it turns out they order the raw crusts from Italy. The beer was great & all the staff was lovely. Fun stop when out riding bikes along the coast.”

7 Cantine Winepub

4.6 Superb 83 Reviews

8050 Soquel Drive Ste b, Aptos · 3.05 miles

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

8 Mission West

4.7 Superb 31 Reviews

2405 Mission Street, Santa Cruz · 5.4 miles

“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! ❤”

9 East End Gastropub

4.5 Superb 229 Reviews

1501 41st Avenue Ste I, Capitola · 1.24 miles

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“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 !”

10 Pono Hawaiian Grill

4.3 Superb 258 Reviews

120 Union Street, Santa Cruz · 4.05 miles

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“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”

11 Pono Hawaiian Kitchen & Tap

4.2 Good 136 Reviews

3744 Capitola Road, Santa Cruz · 1.28 miles

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“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!”

12 Ambrosia India Bistro- APTOS

4.1 Good 187 Reviews

207 Sea Ridge Road, Aptos · 2.58 miles

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“Thanks to Ambrosia, the Team Offsite was a big success! Everyone shared positive feedback regarding the food - lots of people with full plates! The following were particularly helpful: - Bagging individual entrees w/ names - Providing lots of paper plates and napkins (saved-on dishwashing) - Getting the food out of the restaurant immediately after preparation Folks appreciated that the food was fresh and hot when I arrived 10 minutes after leaving the restaurant My family has been frequenting Ambrosia for many years, and we’re looking forward to working w/ you again to feed the Team for our next offsite! Thank You, Ian Mayes”

13 Pleasure Pizza

4.0 Good 176 Reviews

1415 Pacific Avenue, Santa Cruz · 3.97 miles

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“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 😎”