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    Elkhorn Bar

    4.5 (17 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Closed 1:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Quiet
    Live music
    Juke Box
    Casual

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    Bekah C.

    This place was SO amazing!! It's the 2 oldest bar! And a cross the street is a lions club plaque! Make sure to try a PICKLEBACK! shot of vodka with pickle juice! You won't regret it. Everyone is super nice and friendly! Even had a dude come run over across the street to take a pic for us, blow us a kiss, and go back to his car and we got to put a dollar bill up. Pool tables are super awesome!

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    Clay H.

    This is the best place you've never been to, but should go. I decided for a side trip and just got off the road North of Paso. You can feel the nostalgia driving through town and the Elkhorn just calls out to you. I came in middle of the day, middle of the week and expected 2-3 locals that visit daily, instead I shared the bar with another adventurous traveler like myself. I discovered the bar carries a good selection of Craft beers, many local and some only available locally (like Figueroa Mountain) as well as the 'classic standards'. Danielle was a gracious host as I nursed my 2 beers over the next two hours, talking about who knew who and our favorite burger joints. During this time some of the locals came in and she served them seamlessly. I think I'll make it a 'go-to' stopover anytime I'm driving the 101.

    Jordan K.

    It's like Cheers, maybe. I walked over since it's near the place I live and had a couple of beers. The bartender was nice and got my beers when I needed more. The crowd was mixed and only about 20 people on a Friday night. The atmosphere was chill and with the Laker game on the TVs. A must try when in the area as this is the second oldest bar in California.

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    Cold beer, great service, close to Paso 20 beers on tap. This is great bar with class. Drink specials are the best in SLO county.

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    11 years ago

    Beer, wine, TV, music, and pool tables what more can you ask for. there is outdoor area for smoking and corner area for bands.

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    10 years ago

    we go here at least once a month friendly atmosphere; good wine and beer. great BBQ at the end of the month for customer appreciation day !

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    I decided for a side trip and just got off the road North of Paso.

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    Longbranch Saloon - Chicken Breast Creston Burger

    Longbranch Saloon

    4.5(150 reviews)
    18.7 mi
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    We really enjoyed our meal here a few Sunday's ago on Father's Day! They make absolutely killer…read moreburgers, especially the Creston burger. It's one of the very best I've had in all of SLO county hands down. There's something special/unique about heading out on the highway 41 east to Creston and LB Saloon in particular. When you pull into the few block radius that is Creston it's always a fun feeling. They've got a great outdoor patio with live music, a throwback feeling interior/bar, and an unassuming character to the establishment that's awesome. We really appreciate our visits out here and the high quality of the food, beverages, live music, and a friendly staff.

    Surprise find on the way back to highway 101 from a visit to see the wildflowers at Carrizo…read moreNational Monument. We needed a bio break and to stretch our legs. We came upon the intersection that Longbranch sits at and decided to check it out. Glad we did. We split the Smoked Pork Cuban Sandwich with fries and a pint of their rotating beer on tap. The sandwich was so good! Had a little zing at the end of each bite from the banana peppers included on the bottom. We both loved it. The beer was a Mosaic Pale Ale from a local SLO brewery called "There doesn't exist" We sat outside in their patio section, the weather was perfect. We learned our 3:30p Sunday arrival meant that we missed the live music they have on Sundays from noon-3pm. Bummer Service was quick and friendly. Would definitely return if it was along the path of our future travels.

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    Pappy McGregor's

    Pappy McGregor's

    3.6(837 reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    On our way home from Morro Bay, we decided to stop in Paso Robles for lunch and ended up at Pappy…read moreMcGregor's. This was our second visit, and we enjoyed it just as much as the first. We grabbed a table on the patio, ordered a couple of drinks, and split the meatloaf while watching the World Cup. The portion was more than generous for two people sharing lunch, and everything was flavorful and well prepared. The service was excellent, and the atmosphere was nice. It is the kind of place where you can easily spend an extra hour enjoying a drink and taking in the scene. Overall, this continues to be a great stop whenever we're in Paso Robles, and I'm sure we'll be back again.

    My family went here this evening. The food was not a problem, the waiter was efficient and fine…read more But I have to make you aware of why the 2 stars. 1) they do t tell you there is an automatic 20% tip fee for parties over 6 until they bring the bill 2) they add another 3% for a credit card fee. We had a party of 7 and the bill had over $50!!! Added regardless of how the night went and without any prior warning. This is not OK. If you want to up charge Dayton front. If you want to hit me with a 20% service fee tell me up front. But when you do not and you put me in the patio with no Air Conditioning and charge me over $50 without my consent. Shame on you. This is a 3.5 star place but I had to down graded it for single financial issues.

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    Eleven Twenty-Two - The room where they lock your phones up

    Eleven Twenty-Two

    4.3(323 reviews)
    8.6 mi
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    We loved Eleven Twenty-Two, what a unique and fun experience. Hidden off the square behind Pappy…read moreMcGregor's in downtown Paso, this speakeasy has quite the entry process. First, you line up at the entrance, then you ring the doorbell, but only once as the sign warns. You are greeted through a peekaboo window in the door where they ask your party size. You are then taken in groups of three or less to a vestibule where they lock down your phones so you can't take any pictures and then you are seated in the dark and moody atmosphere. They don't split checks, so be ready to order as a group. There's a 90 minute time limit as well, so don't dawdle. Highlights of our order included the Butter Pecan Old Fashioned (so good!) and the Banana Daiquiri. We stayed for the full 90 minutes and when we left there was a long line waiting to get in. Go early if you want to get one of the few seats inside or be prepared to wait. We loved our experience.

    Had the thrill of taking my girlfriend out to check out one of Paso's most unique cocktail…read moreexperiences. She'd only been once before and thought it would be a fun place to return to. We arrived just minutes after 5pm on a Thursday, with only one group ahead of us -- about a 5-minute wait before we were ushered in. They do check IDs, so bring one, or find somewhere else to drink. After the secret knock and moving a book in the entryway library, the door opens into a 1920s-style bar: heavy, dark wood, and very limited seating, with just 8 seats at the bar and two larger seating areas for groups. I believe our bartender's name was Matt -- the last of the original employees since Eleven Twenty-Two opened eight years ago. He was great, walking my girlfriend through the menu when she asked for recommendations, and sharing some great insight when we asked about the bar's history and the mixology behind the drinks. She started the evening with a Mexican Firing Squad -- very margarita-like, with tequila, lime, house-made grenadine, and Angostura. I wasn't quite as adventurous and wanted to keep things simple, so my first round was a martini, stirred and dry. The fun didn't stop there, since we had 90 minutes to relax before our dinner reservation. Round two was a Slow and Foamy -- a lemongrass- and fennel-infused vodka with egg white. It was an interesting drink; flavors you wouldn't expect to work together, worked together beautifully. It's an in-house creation by the female bartender, whose name I didn't catch. Torn between a Sidecar and a Manhattan, I went with the Sidecar, since I hadn't found a good one anywhere else in Paso. Matt poured a really nice one -- not too sweet, with a sugar-rimmed glass and well-balanced simple syrup. Like every drink that night, it was beautifully balanced. We finished with a Banana Daiquiri -- their unique take on the drink, without the slushy ice or fake banana flavor. This was probably the best drink of the night for both of us, and we shared it. It's not cheap, but a night out for drinks never is. That wouldn't stop me from bringing out-of-town guests here -- they'd love this kind of historical, speakeasy-style setting. I really appreciated the staff's attention and professionalism. We had a great time. Thanks, Eleven Twenty-Two!

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