26 Best Bars near Sterling

“If you blink, you’ll miss it, but that’s half the charm. Once you grab a seat, order a drink, and take a bite of the pizza, you’ll wonder why you ever went anywhere else.

The bar itself is no-frills: dim lighting, and locals who look like they’ve been coming here for decades. But the pizza? Absolute magic. Crispy, slightly charred crust, just the right amount of cheese, and toppings that taste way fresher than you’d expect from a place where the beer is cheaper than water.

It’s the kind of spot you almost don’t want to tell anyone about, but the pizza deserves the spotlight. If you’re into character, cold drinks, and food that blows expectations out of the water, this hole-in-the-wall might just be your new favorite place.“

“I had an incredible dining experience at The Brick in Sterling! This hidden gem offers top-notch Mexican-style cuisine that truly stands out. From the moment we walked in, the service was warm, attentive, and professional — clearly a team that cares about the customer experience. The food? Absolutely outstanding. Every dish was bursting with flavor, and it's clear that special attention is paid to the quality and balance of ingredients. Whether it's the house-made salsas, perfectly seasoned proteins, or freshly prepared sides, everything feels crafted with care. The Brick delivers more than just great food — it offers a thoughtful, elevated twist on classic Mexican flavors in a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended for anyone in the area looking for a flavorful and memorable meal!“

“We have visited 4/5 times and have never been disappointed. Once you walk in the door, you feel at home. Food is delicious and deserts are scrumptious.“

“Birthday celebration at Brady’s. Chef brought out a 4 week aged Tomahawk steak for the birthday boy. Brian took excellent care of us and made most of our meal/wine decisions, which I appreciated. The best dessert - toffee top pudding. We will be planning our next event here“

“I went to Scoreboards on a friends recommendation. Newly renovated, great atmosphere, great servers, great group of customers and the food was delicious. Can’t say enough good about my first experience there. I enjoy great food and highly recommend Scoreboards for drinks with a great meal with friends.“

“Ladies always welcome.“

“Professional, great staff. Sam, the head bartender, is highly experienced in both mixology and situational awareness. She is proactive in keeping the peace and ensures a comfortable and safe environment for all through non-confrontational and intelligent dudiligance. It's a great pub to enjoy pool with your friends.“

“Great place for a event space rental.

Hall Rental: Reception Hall: Party Venue: Event Space
• Hall Rental Fee $300.00 Non-members rate.
• Capacity: ~85
• Access to Full-Service Cash-Only Bar: Cocktails, Beer, and Soda.
• Keno/Lottery/ATM on-site
• Space large enough for small band.
• Separate entrance w/handicap access for privacy.“

“Fun times great atmosphere good people“

“This is what you call a neighborhood bar! The place where everybody knows your name and they buy you a drink or order food for the pub once in a while and vice versa. All the bartenders are great on any night! Cold beer, popcorn machine, keno, lottery scratch tickets, video games and certain game night leagues.“

“Super fun Place for golf practice or just to have a good time swinging at some golf balls...“

“have great food and have good people playing music. Great outdoor patio area“

“Great jam on Thursday night, Sunday afternoons also have great music. Those are the only days I’ve been. Don’t come hungry.“

“Great venue good people good vibes Good spot to play a gig good experience“

“We love collaborating on events with Tavern 13! Always a great experience 🥂“

“Always a great time and the owner/bar staff is excellent!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻“

“The wings were very fresh and tasty and the artichoke dip very good“

“I visited restaurant for the first time on a beautiful fall afternoon with my sister. We both had the lentil soup and a pear and goat cheese salads. Both were excellent, the soup tasted definitely homemade . The salad had plenty of pear thinly sliced , glazed walnuts , goat cheese and a delicious raspberry vinegarette. The waitress was very attentive , the restaurant and bathrooms were clean.“

“I came in with a group for a birthday and the food and service were great. We ordered everything from Guiness Pie to Chicken Pot Pie. No complaints from anyone and our waitress, Bridget deserves a raise for putting up with us! We'll be back!“

“On October 11 2025 Cristina came to the rescue when the venue we booked for a surprise 60th Wedding Anniversary double booked. The absolute accommodating staff and Cristina gave us comfort and did an amazing job. Considering the circumstances. Thanks for an amazing experience. We'll make this our spot“

“Best baked haddock i have ever had . Unbelievable!!!“

“My first time at the Draught House and I was so impressed! The mushroom chicken was delicious, the beer selection was outstanding, and the service was excellent. I especially loved sitting out on the patio and loved the fire table. Very nice atmosphere. Definitely looking forward to coming back!“

“Fun local Bar & Grill with the most amazing bartender 💗“

“Always great service and great food!“

“My daughter loved the burger.“

“The 3 for me deal is awesome.Started off with wings with hot sauce which were perfectly cooked and salsa and chips. We got 6oz sirloin steaks cooked to perfection, awesome loaded potatoes and broccoli which were plentiful and the Cesar salad and clam chowder were great. Had the cheese cake for dessert and it was a large delicious slice with strawberry preserve jam sauce. The place was busy but our waitress was very friendly, attentive and helpful.“