We were so happy to find this cosy bar in downtown Carmel, great service, amazing drinks and a cosy, comfortable vibe. Next time we are in Carmel, we will stop by again. read more

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Only bar open late in Carmel where the younger generation hangs out. Highlights: - Open spot for a drink past 10pm - Fun music Midlights: - Just bullet ginger $18 Lowlights - Have $25 cover and a rope for a line like it's a Vegas club - Packed later at night read more

Came here after dinner looking for some cocktails and this place did not disappoint! Best guava Paloma I have ever had! The bartender was awesome explaining all other ingredients. We came in a night when they had life music. Don't was the perfect place. So glad we decided to come in and try it. read more

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Went here for some late-night drinks to relax and unwind. Unfortunately, I had a very uncomfortable experience. The female waitress took my credit card before I even had a chance to order and kept it for the entire evening, even though I only purchased two drinks. My card was not returned until I was ready to leave, which I found very strange. I've never had that happen before at any other establishment. When I asked why my card had been taken and held, I was not given any explanation. After that, I felt uneasy and uncomfortable for the rest of my visit. Because of this experience, I will not be returning. read more

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This lovely bar is located right off the center of Carmel. The address seems easy enough but it is in its own enclave behind all of that. We were able to find it by asking locals, one person was kind enough to walk us to it. It was a perfect bar that had a warm feel of bars of yore. There was a warm darkness to it that was brightened by the bartender Jayna. We chose to sit at the bar and delighted by our banter with her. It was happy hour and we both had the margarita which was excellent! The chips and salsa hit the proverbial "spot"! I also opted for the Barmel Manhattan that Jayna said was "world renowned". I must say that it was excellent, the Luxardo cherry was the crowning touch! Best of luck to Jayna! Thank you! read more

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All the locals had been recommending BarMel as the spot to go after dinner and we finally decided to check it out. It was a little tricky to find at first, but once we walked in the atmosphere immediately pulled us in. We asked to be seated at a cozy booth which gave us a great view of the room. A DJ was playing when we arrived and it looked like there had been live music earlier in the evening which added to the lively and creative vibe of the space. We had been cold all day from walking around the city, so warm drinks sounded perfect. I ordered a nonalcoholic option and it tasted amazing with the perfect balance of flavor and comfort. The staff was friendly and made the entire visit feel relaxed and welcoming. We did not stay too long, but we were happy we finally experienced this place that everyone talks about. It is definitely worth a stop if you are looking for a late night drink and a fun atmosphere. read more

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Cozy small place, very laid back, not trendy and upscale. Fun music and bar food. Service was attentive and this place is a real contrast to most of the rest of Carmel! read more

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We had the Paloma, and a gin and tonic that were really refreshing. The bartender was very professional, and it was fun to watch him in his element making drinks. Really relaxed vibe. read more

Little gem in Carmel, great ambiance, fantastic drinks and great service Fun and welcoming spot, hospitality is still alive here! read more

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The lady bartender gets 5 stars. She was professional, funny, and made very good cocktails! But the rest it? 2 stars. The other FOH staff acted like our presence was a huge inconvenience. I'm not saying lick your clients bums, but ffs maybe try some remedial niceties and practice neutral facial expressions in the mirror. We opted to eat elsewhere. read more

Day drinking at its finest! Wood paneled, funky interior with a lot of vintage style. Sat at the bar for a quiet cocktail on a recent visit to Carmel. Sparse crowd on Saturday around 2pm gave a really relaxed feel. Our drinks were perfect and the bartender was friendly and efficient. Music venue some nights, check their schedule. Seems like it could be a ton of fun! read more

OPEN LATE NIGHT! Found a spot finally that opens past 12am for drinks. This place is pretty small on the inside but I love their outdoor area. Plus the bartender who helped us was the sweetest girl ever! My friend and I got the Orangesicle and Serrano Marg. I personally loved the orangesicle! Drinks here are pretty pricey, it averages around $16 for a cocktail. They also serve food and play great music. Even on the weekends they have DJ's! Reasoning for 4* is just cause of the price but, you're in Carmel so very expected! read more

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Expansive and unique bar menu - definitely something for everyone. Funky bar vibe inside. Not very busy when we stopped in. We sat outside on the patio for a quieter vibe and the beautiful sunshine! Did not see much of a food menu, but wasn't looking for one either. read more

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We were in search of an authentic Carmel experience! We hit the jackpot! With the fun history and amazing drinks, it was a hit! The historic decor had my hubby drooling! The bar came from a bar in Sausalito owned by a former Madam! So fun! Our server, Angel, was the sweetest! She took such good care of us, checking in on a regular basis! We decided to grab an appetizer to go along with our cocktails...who knew a basket of French fries could be so tasty! The cocktails did not disappoint! We each tried new drinks (2 each) and were pleased with all of them! If you are heading to Carmel and need a little fun break...stop in! You will be glad you did!! read more

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3.5 Stars When 95%+ of Carmel is sleeping... *UNCE, UNCE, UNCE* Whaaaa? I had no idea Carmel had a nightlife! Not that I was searching for one because these days, my nightlife is in bed by 9 pm watching cheesy Dhar Mann videos. So you see... Haven't been out late late since I ran into my friend's 21 year old brother who screamed: "OMG, what are YOU doing here?!" Yup, def my cue to stay home. Annual trip to Carmel and I found Barmel on Yelp after searching for dog-friendly bars. Barmel is a chill bar by day (opens at 2 pm), supperclub during dinner, and turns into a club after 10 pm. Check the events calendar for the live music/DJ line up. We visited two nights in a row: Thursday + Friday (after 9 pm - midnight). Thursday was def preferred as it was chill with a more diverse crowd. Friday was packed with a line to get in. No cover charge and no dress code. M E N U American & Mexican/Latin American cuisine: Salads, tostones, tacos, burger, steak frites, etc (we didn't try any of the food). Kitchen closes at 11 pm. Bottle service available - bottles start at $350 (Ketel One/Titos) - $1250 (Casa Dragones). D R I N K S * Fortaleza Blanco w/ club soda ($20 x3): https://tinyurl.com/bdd8u533 Happy to find this on the coast because it's incredibly hard to find in the city. Light on the alkie as I barely got a buzz after three rounds. Make sure to get a receipt! We ordered the same drinks on both nights, and I was overcharged $25+ on the second night. Mistakes happen. I tried calling several times during off-peak hours (weekday at 2-2:30 pm) and couldn't reach a live person so had to dispute it through my cc company. S E R V I C E Awesome service from the staff. Angel and Bea were our servers, and they were sweet and attentive. Immediately brought a bowl of water for TT without asking. Security was friendly and customer oriented which is rare...people kept handing him their drinks/empty glass before taking a smoke break/leaving and he put it on a table for them. Didn't get their names but other staff also checked in with us. A M B I A N C E Divey, old-skool saloon with a small dancefloor and separate dining room area. Both nights we sat in the courtyard patio away from the main crowd so it was chill. Big plus, is the table service for the patio and not having to wait in line for drinks. First night (Thursday) was hip hop night with the DJ playing hits from the 90s and early 2000s. We returned the next night on Friday for 90s freestyle and hip hop but when we got there, they changed the line-up. =( The DJ that night played a wide range of genres - from oldies to EDM to latin pop. The transitions between tracks were sometimes abrupt and awkward. TIP: Use the plaza's public restrooms outside to the right of the dining area. No line. P A R K I N G Plenty of easy parking for club nights. Staying at a nearby Vagabond's House so we walked here. The streets were eerily pitch black so we had to use the flashlights on our phones to get there. Overall, solid place for small town nightlife if you're visiting the coast. There were peeps in their early 20s to 70s. Twerking has no age limit. read more

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Where's a bar rat to go in Carmel? Enter Barmel! I'm going to describe this place as a sophisticated dive bar. There's some cool historical artifacts inside and the place also has a retro/bohemian vibe. Definitely a change of pace from the buttoned up, traditional places of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Barmel is a breath of fresh air for people like me. Wish I knew they served food prior to coming here (not that we had a bad meal prior), but the menu sounded very good. We stuck with cocktails, and even though this place has a divey feel, the cocktails are anything but that. A dedicated Gin & Tonic and Negroni section on your cocktail menu? Call me a happy freakin' camper. Negronis sounded like the move after a heavy meal. I ended up having two, the Classic Negroni and Coffee Negroni. Both were prepared perfectly. These were great slow sippers as we sat and soaked up the atmosphere. Speaking of atmosphere, it appears they house live music pretty regularly. I will say, the performer was fine at best. He seemed to not the read the room so well, and was going a little over the top for the fan engagement he was receiving in return. It's nice they have live music, but as music fans, we felt like it wasn't a good fit on this particular night. Need an unpretentious spot with a stiff drink? Barmel is your home away from home! read more

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My second time at this place. First time, I had only cocktails and everything was great. Yesterday was my second time there, I tried their mocktail called Mockjito, which tastes delicious. I tried their Guacamole and chips as well as their chicken and beef tacos. I really liked everything that I tried, the food is very well presented and the salsas were pretty good. The tacos come with beans, which was tasting amazing. The ambiance is very nice and the service was awesome, I was attended by a super nice guy that gave me a lot of good suggestions. I can't wait to go back to Barmel when back to Carmel. read more

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The food was ok, but for the price, the food was lousy. $102 before tip for: 2 drinks, 2 appetizers and 2 crab cakes with very little crab. Maybe I'm being cranky. The burger was a good burger, but not worth what they charged. The soup was thin not terribly flavorful chicken stock with some tasty sausage. Mojitos were solid. Fun atmosphere, though it was pretty empty. Service was terrible. read more

We absolutely love Barmel! We've come by for drinks before, and we had our wedding afterparty there. It was a blast, exactly the party we wanted for everyone to let loose after the big day! Carlos was a ton of fun to work with, he was very responsive and had very helpful guidance for us when we weren't sure about something. All of the staff working our event were very friendly and helpful, and they made some fantastic drinks and bites! The bartenders even remembered the bride and groom's specially requested drinks at the end of the night. Barmel was very accommodating to make the event what we wanted, we really felt at home. We were able to have our friend DJ, bring in foggers and lasers, and set up a temporary tattoo station! We definitely recommend Barmel for an event or a fun night out! read more

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My little sister got married tonight and when my family (5 of us) arrived to celebrate her with a night cap, we were told we needed to buy bottles to reserve a private table. Meanwhile, the manager let a group of 8 single women behind us in line enter no questions asked. Totally disgusted & disappointed in the discrimination demonstrated by the bar door staff that my family wasn't let in yet the mgr let the people behind us go ahead of us for no reason other than they're single. Sad ending to what was a beautiful day/ celebration. Do not recommend- terribly rude & discriminatory read more

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Sliders were good. My daughter loved her empanadas and Moscow Mule. She also LOVED the ambience and decor. For me, it was a bar that didn't feel too gross in the daylight, so it was fine. Wish we could've eaten on the patio but apparently their landlord says nope. read more

Cute little area of nightlife in an otherwise peaceful Carmel. We specifically went on a night where the DJ was playing house (EDM); the music and crowd was a pretty good vibe! They played more pop hits than EDM though. We first ate some food and drinks in the restaurant area which was more peaceful than the club area. They sat us in a secluded corner under the stairs and it was perfect! We got the Fish & Chips + Pork Belly; both dishes were way better than I was expecting. The cocktails were pretty strong. read more

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Cool bar. Cocktails were all $16. We got a martini and mezcal cocktail. Server friendly. Kinda noisy but it was fun. read more

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Fun bar in Carmel, within a small shopping strip. Good music, funky interior design & friendly bartenders. The service was unfortunately slow so we could only enjoy a drink each. Our drinks were tasty & strong. read more

Great spot for late night drinks. I had been wanting to check out Barmel for the last few months. We were never able to make it here, but finally did on our last excursion. We arrive around 8pm on a Sunday evening. The place was nearly dead with just a few folks at the bar. Perfect! We love a low-key bar, especially after dinner. I had a dirty martini expertly crafted with what I think was garnished with chorizo and dotted with olive oil. Delicious! Bartenders were great and friendly. Definitely a spot I'd frequent if I lived in the area. read more

Great bar and bartenders. Awesome atmosphere and vibes. Live music and DJs. Would recommend to others for a good time fosho

Loved how cozy this bar was, especially with how cold Carmel can get. The drinks were also really good and I definitely will return the next time I'm in the area. Missing Carmel so much the vibes there were just amazing, this bar included! Also, I just love the pun. read more

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Came for the happy hour. Ended up staying for dinner. Great holiday drinks! Owner is awesome. Family owned and operated. Love this local spot! read more

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The staff go the extra mile. The music is chill during the week and seeing the menu makes me curious to try everything. read more

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Great little spot for drinks in Carmel. It's kind of tucked away off of one of the main streets downtown but definitely worth seeking out. It kind of looks like a dive bar but the sprits list is pretty extensive. They can probably make just about any kind of drink you would want. When we were there the place got pretty packed and the bartender that was working by herself never seemed to lose her smile or friendly attitude even though she was clearly in the weeds. I was looking to get an Industry Sour, (equal parts Frenet, Lime Juice, Simple Syrup and Green Chartreuse). But when I make mine I like to sub out a different Amaro as Frenet is a bit minty for my taste. When I asked the bartender what she had for Amaro she didn't really know. So I just ordered it the usual way but later on I looked at the bar and saw that they had 3 or 4 other Amari that she could have used. Oh well. But all in all we had a great time and would certainly come back here for drinks again. read more

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Fun cocktail options in a cool and unique bar environment. We came for pre-dinner cocktails, so there wasn't a crowd when we arrived. They had plenty of seating throughout the interior and a decent amount of seating at the bar as well. They offer happy hour everyday, including weekends! The happy hour menu had a few drink options and even more food. We went the cocktail route and ordered some of the specialty drinks. Tried both the Orange V&T and the Red G&T - both were really nice and had some fun flavors. Would definitely order either of them again depending on the mood. Though it was small, as Negroni's are, the coffee Negroni was the star for me. Never would've thought to make or try a coffee Negroni, so I'm super happy they had this on the menu. I'll be doing my best to recreate it until I go back and enjoy it again. Cocktails were $16, pretty standard for a good cocktail bar in the Bay Area. read more

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If you're looking to break into the "IT" or popular crowd in Carmel, this is the place to be... local or otherwise. The people were gorgeous, the live music was great, and the food was good. They carried a good selection of beers and the service was nice. I would definitely come back here and so should you :) Labeled As: One of Carmel's Finest :D read more

Love this place! Delicious food & drinks, with a variety of nice seating areas (both indoor & outdoor). Great for date night or a gathering with friends/family. I highly recommend! read more

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Came across this awesome bar on an after dinner walk- it's AWESOME! Bartender was genuinely interesting and made delicious cocktails. Very cool inside- a must to drop by and have a drink! read more

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Went to barmel for a quick happy hour drink. This is a bar with nice vibes and would be great at night for an after party. There was a DJ stand in the corner. Cheap five dollar happy hour beers that were basic beers in 12 ounce cans. Will definitely come back for more drinks in the future. read more

The bartender was so sweet!! Drinks were good. Loved the music and decor of this spot.

First time visiting Barmel last night. It's dark, cozy, and feels very much like a speakeasy. But there's a DJ station! And they play great music! When my friends arrived I jumped up to greet them and inadvertently hit the waiter behind me who was bringing water for our table. Water spilled everywhere. I was horrified. Embarrassed. Mortified. But Ryan the waiter was calm, cool, and collected. Somehow he kept glasses from crashing to the floor, and he quickly cleaned up the mess. He turned out to be our waiter and provided us with fantastic service throughout the evening. The drinks were top-notch and the nachos were way above what you typically get: fresh, with thick, sturdy chips and pickled jalapeños. We ordered the burgers and were not disappointed. They were substantial and well prepared. In all we received great service and enjoyed really good food in a cool environment. We are so glad we found it. read more

We came when the kitchen was closed but from what we could still smell from the kitchen aftermath it definitely smelled amazing so I would love to try the food next time. The service here was very pleasant and attentive, where it would make you want to come back! Look forward to coming back soon read more

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MANAGER CARLOS - WORST PLACE TO RUN BUSINESS - DO NOT SUPPORT HIS BEHAVIOR My friends and I visit Monterey over the weekend and heard great things about Barmel. Manager Carlos came up to me and my friends saying "FULL CAPACITY" when he allowed other people in. He also didn't allow another two more group in and was told they were not good looking enough. That's not the way to run business, Carlos. We don't want your business. Go to SADE'S instead, tequila shots are $10. Go there read more

Came for Happy hour. Great drinks, good food. Super friendly service and great atmosphere. Highly recommend.