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Bars with outdoor seating

You want to enjoy your drink outside without sacrificing the bar experience.

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Restaurant combines cozy bar, spacious outdoor patio, and a speakeasy vibe with live music in the back. Atmosphere blends elegant style with a slight sports bar energy, creating a friendly and inviting environment. Burgers and cocktails stand out, drawing a crowd for both dining and casual drinks.

An elegant bar with a slight sports bar vibe offers a great atmosphere and a neat back patio. The mezcal cocktails stand out, and the pub fries add a unique, tasty touch.

A gorgeous back patio offers a pet-friendly outdoor space with a nice vibe. The area works well for enjoying a cocktail, watching a game, or just hanging out.

People are saying

"These burgers are perfectly cooked and well seasoned."

"The cocktails here are delicious and creative."

"The food and drinks at this outdoor seating spot are great."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs from 4-6pm on weekdays with discounted drinks and appetizers.

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The patio is pet-friendly, making it a great spot for dog owners.

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Credit cards and mobile payments are accepted; cash is also welcome.

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Small dive bar with red light bulbs and a lively patio hosts live bands and DJs regularly. Atmosphere feels cozy and friendly, encouraging socializing among diverse, bohemian crowds. Music and vibe create a chill, old-school experience distinct from typical bars.

Dive bar atmosphere shines with friendly bohemian crowds and a cool vibe. Live music and great shows complement awesome bartenders and a lively patio.

Lively patios feature prominently with live band performances enhancing the outdoor vibe. The outside patio at the cocktail lounge offers a relaxed spot to enjoy drinks.

People are saying

"This dive bar has a cool, old-school atmosphere."

"This dive bar always has great live music."

"The lively outdoor seating here has great live music."

Good to know

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Karaoke night happens every Monday, starting at 10pm.

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Live music or a DJ is featured most weekends.

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The bar stays open late, unlike many others in the area.

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Brewpub combines home brewed beer with a spacious beer hall and outdoor patio featuring redwood benches and picnic tables. The atmosphere stays mellow and fun, with arcade games and TVs adding entertainment. Groups and families gather here, enjoying a relaxed vibe and dog-friendly space.

A brew pub with a nice bar area and plenty of seating for large groups. Offers great bar food, excellent service, and a solid selection of beer.

A nice little outdoor seating area sits on the street, offering a pleasant patio space to relax.

People are saying

"I loved their freshly brewed beers and wide selection."

"The bar has great beer and crispy fries."

"I loved the nice outdoor seating area."

Good to know

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The brewery is dog friendly, allowing well-behaved dogs.

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Expect higher prices for food and drinks compared to other local options.

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The restrooms are clean and spacious.

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Brewery offers shaded patios with ocean breezes and indoor and outdoor seating including a dog-friendly area. Energy stays chill and relaxed with games like pinball, billiards, and a stage for live music. Food trucks often park outside, adding variety to the casual vibe.

Medium-sized brewery bar offers Chief Peak and Nitro Pub beers. Seating includes bar, tables, a dog-friendly patio, and a back area with a pool table, stage, and board games. Locals often hang out at the bar with friendly bartenders.

Two patio areas provide plenty of outdoor seating, including a shaded spot with cool ocean breezes. The space includes a dog-friendly patio and a back area with a pool table, stage, and tables for games.

People are saying

"I enjoyed the great beers here."

"It's super dog friendly here."

"The beers here, like IPAs and lagers, are great."

Good to know

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Parking is scarce in the lot, but nearby street parking is available.

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The menu lists $4 for a taster and $8-9 for a pint.

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The smash burger vendor is present on Wednesday nights.

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Dive bar with cozy, neighborhood vibe and live music weekends offers a relaxed atmosphere with pool tables and multiple dart boards. Outdoor seating adds to the chill setting. Crowd stays friendly and low-key.

A dive bar with a comfortable atmosphere, featuring a pool table and four dart boards. Offers live music on weekends and serves delicious, reasonably priced mixed drinks with fresh beer on tap.

An outdoor patio and a separate outdoor seating area provide space to relax outside. A cornhole set adds a casual game option outdoors.

People are saying

"You can play darts here and join tournaments."

"They have live music on weekends."

"This bar has live music on the weekends and a fun dive vibe."

Good to know

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The Garage Bar hosts dart tournaments every week, open to all skill levels.

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Live music happens on weekends, providing a lively atmosphere.

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Monday is potluck and karaoke night, encouraging community participation.

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Irish pub with hardwood panels and Irish crests creates a charming atmosphere that feels authentic. Sports games play on multiple screens while music shifts between Irish, Pop, and Jamaican styles. Outdoor seating offers a pleasant option, though space inside can feel cramped at times.

A true Irish pub vibe fills the bar with a charming atmosphere and excellent service at the bar tables. Food and drink options are wide, featuring quality dishes like Steak and Guinness Pie.

Lots of outdoor seating creates a family-friendly vibe. The patio offers a great spot to enjoy drinks and watch people when the weather is nice.

People are saying

"I found a truly authentic Irish pub experience here."

"It's a terrific Irish pub with an authentic atmosphere."

"It's a great spot for people watching and enjoying a drink."

Good to know

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Saint Patrick's Day is a huge party at the pub.

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Happy hour runs from 4-7pm with discounted drinks.

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The pub has both indoor and outdoor seating available.

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Seafood restaurant with live music nightly creates a lively atmosphere that fills the bar area. Beautifully renovated interior offers an amazing view and dog-friendly patios. The crowd enjoys top-notch seafood and a variety of craft cocktails.

Great cocktails and live music create a lively bar atmosphere. Staff show kindness and the spot is dog-friendly, offering water and special dog meals.

Patio offers dog-friendly space with heaters and plenty of room. Live music plays while people enjoy the outdoor seating.

People are saying

"The fish and chips here have a light, crispy batter."

"The fish and chips here are tasty and well-priced."

"The food at this outdoor seating spot is delicious and ample."

Good to know

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Happy hour runs from 4 to 6pm on weekdays with discounted drinks and appetizers.

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The weekly bluegrass jam happens every Thursday night starting around 6:45pm.

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Live music is featured on Sundays, creating a lively atmosphere.

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Large outdoor patio and light, airy interior create a relaxed setting with live music and a DJ that energizes the space. The vibe shifts from lively party atmosphere to a more low-key spot for watching sports on multiple TVs. Unique features include jell shots in syringes and two simultaneous dance floors with skilled dance teachers.

Live music creates a lively atmosphere alongside a high-class kitchen and bar setup. The bar and grill concept works well, offering everything a bar should have for a memorable night out.

A large outdoor patio offers space for drinks and games. An outside dining area provides additional seating options.

People are saying

"I loved the vibe and the live music here."

"The drinks here are generously poured and really good."

"The drinks at Outdoor Seating were fantastic and delicious."

Good to know

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There is no entry fee at the venue.

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Happy Hour offers $4 beers and great nachos on Thursdays.

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Thursday night music and dancing features live performances.

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Glass building with ocean views and a unique beer deck creates a lively, fun atmosphere. Music plays while people enjoy craft beers and top-notch pizza shared indoors with a connected pizzeria. The space welcomes dogs and offers an upper deck perfect for sunsets and social gatherings.

Plenty of bar seats accommodate solo visitors. Friendly staff and locals assist with a wide selection of beers on tap. The rooftop bar offers an ocean view behind the brewery.

Upstairs seating offers outside tables with ocean views. The beer patio provides an awesome view from above.

People are saying

"I tried so many great beers, they did not miss."

"The beer here is ridiculously good; you won't have a bad one."

"The outdoor seating upstairs has awesome ocean views."

Good to know

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The upstairs room with a view opens at 5PM and is for over 21 only.

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You can order food from Toppers Pizza and have it delivered to the brewery.

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Parking is limited, especially on football Sundays.

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Large pub with two dance floors, multiple bars, and a back patio offers diverse spaces to dance, play pool, or relax. Atmosphere feels vibrant and welcoming, with a mix of lively energy and chill vibes. Regular crowd includes a supportive LGBTQ+ community and diverse visitors, creating a friendly and inclusive environment.

A friendly gay bar with great vibes and LGBTQ+ friendly staff offers different spaces to mingle, play pool, or just chill. The bar has a nice patio open late, good security, and prices that stay reasonable.

A chill patio sits in the back, open late for a quick draft beer and a smoke. The outdoor space complements the bar's large layout with two dance floors and two bars.

People are saying

"This bar feels like home, a place with real community and good vibes."

"I had so much fun, the vibe was epic."

"It's a spacious place with a chill outdoor patio in the back."

Good to know

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Karaoke happens every Thursday night with a two-drink minimum.

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Happy hour offers discounted drinks from 4-7pm on weekdays.

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Entry is $5 during special events like Halloween.

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