While there's no food, there's no objection to snacks. The bartender is hilarious and has great little furry friends to great patrons. It is cash only but everything is reasonably priced. There's an outdoor area to get some fresh air. There's pool tables and a juke box for all the tunes. read more

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Dive bar, for sure! Cold beer, pay per song machine (on the wall), a pool table, outside area and a friendly (who will drink with you) bartender = CHECK. CASH ONLY and the power went out before 11 PM - everyone was "asked" to leave. read more

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Loved Monty's! Bartender was amazing and everyone was amazing to talk to. Loved the atmosphere. Dog friendly, and so fun. read more

Monty's Log Cabin - Dive Bars Near Me - Felton, California

Love to stop by Monty's! Such a fun little dive bar. They make a mean Bloody Mary, are pet friendly, and have a fire pit in the back! Love me a fire ambiance. I will say the vibes get a little different into the later night with some interesting characters coming through, but if you're around during the day definitely recommend checking it out! read more

I thought I reviewed this bar once before. Maybe I started but forgot to finish it. That could be the case, I tend to drink too much at this place... Anyway, five stars all the way for Monety's Log Cabin! If you dive into this worn watering hole you'll find a lot of locals gossiping, discussing sports, or doing their best to pickle their livers. That's part of it's appeal. It's an old, worn, unpretentious neighborhood bar filled with friendly people from the area. From the bartenders to the patrons, it's one of the most colorful groups of fun loving people you're likely to meet. Nobody here has an attitude or bats an eye if you strike up a conversation with a complete stranger. Or if you bring your dog! You won't find a wine list, EV charging station, or vegan, wheat-grass, roasted beet, tofu smoothies at this place. It's all about beer, whiskey, and cigarettes out on the patio. That's right there's a smoking section outside and it's usually pretty crowded. Uncle Dave's Rye IPA is the best beer they have, and it always seems to be on tap. They offer a variety of other beers, as well as wine and mixed drinks. It's a great stop after a hike in Henry Cowell park next door. Or if you just need a drink to unwind. read more

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Cool little dive bar. Friendly staff and customers. We had a good time hanging out at this place. Beer selection is good. Full bar selection is good read more

Good atmosphere for relaxing outside by the fire pit in the redwoods and meeting other locals.

Monty's is a whole experience. It's the only bar I've been to where underwear hangs on the walls, dogs are allowed, and there are googly eyes on the bushes. I recommend ordering a drink or two (the bartender's go to is a lemon drop!) and just sit back. Pick a song on the juke box, play pool, or hangout by the fire. It's a vibe and I'm here for it! read more

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Soooo glad they have outdoor seating setup during COVID-19. coronavirus aint gonna stop em! Monty's has local IPA beers from brewery Discretion Brewing on tap. there's even a happy hour discount for those brews on tap read more

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Cash only but ATM onsite. Not vegan friendly with abundant taxidermy. That aside, the drinks are stiff and delicious. Bartender was friendly and the drinks are respectively priced. It's absolutely a dive bar, though a bit on the pretty side of dive. Parking is free and easy enough to find. It's an eclectic natured bar. read more

The bartender Anthony was so rude. He threw away a fernet shot I payed money for. Aggressively took it out of my hands, and yelled at me because last call was at 12:30 and it was 12:32. Beyond unacceptable in my opinion as a service worker. I had to wait for an uber and he threw me and my friend outside in the rain and locked the door, 5 minutes after closing. Extremely rude and uncalled anger towards loyal Monty's customers. Tipped him well the whole time and wish I could take all that money back and be reimbursed for my fernet. read more

Best Dive Bar--don't miss the bumper stickers or the beer garden, or sitting at the bar.

Super cool and local spot! Beers on draft and in bottles and cocktails. Pool table, bathrooms, comfy bar seating and outdoor seating, local crowd. read more

Having a beer in the yard while the dogs get to play. The conversations were varied and real. read more

Stopped in this past Saturday when I was in the town for a bit. Not disappointed at all! The atmosphere was nice the bartender was great, the people in the bar were nice. Only hang up the area where the pool table is, is a little tight. Would definitely be there more often if I lived close. Will go back though someday. read more

Cash only! Don't worry there's a ATM! Definitely a locals joint as this is located in a small town. The bartender was approachable and didn't make you feel like you didn't belong. She seemed to know every regular and made a kick ass michelada. I would go back in a heartbeat! read more

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This is more than just a dive bar. Its a local favorite. The owner is usually there tinkering around and will say hi. Pool table inside. The outside is what did it for me. The weather was perfect! Met wonderful people. Great fun. Casual and friendly. Will be back. read more

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Love the vibe, I'd come here all the time if I could. Great music, friendly service and a throwback to a better time.

We stumbled upon Monty's after a show at the Felton music hall. It is within walking distance, so instead of waiting for our Uber, we decided to walk down and have a couple of drinks. It is definitely a diamond in the rough! A true dive bar! We loved every minute of it. People are friendly the service was great, and the atmosphere, top-notch!! read more

Definitely a cool little dive bar in a log cabin...we went on a nice sunny day and mostly hung out in the garden which is dog friendly (inside as well) friendly bartender and patrons... read more

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The #Hillbillymobile recumbent trike really loves this place. As shown in photo, it was lit up and sobered in front of this ultimate HillbillyLand Santa Cruz Mountains dive bar. Not sure if it was more lit up or more sobered. Tried clicking on neon bike icon in window but was mis-navigated. Still got away before being forced to undergo a sobriety test so I guess we'll never know. But being outlit at night for the first time ever was definitely sobering for the #Hillbillymobile. In fact, the #Hillbillymobile has never been out-lit before or since. Right there that says a lot about the place. Though mistaking the recumbent tricycle for a weird bicycle, the people inside seemed to like the #Hillbillymobile and weren't bothered that it stopped outside for the photo-op without coming in. And reading that the place is dog friendly, serves dive bar food, has Hank Williams in the jukebox, and has a firepit made from on old clothes dryer (what could be more hillbilly?) I'm gonna have to go in--even though I'm a teetotaler reality addict. Conveniently located on Hwy 9 right near the entrance to Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, an iconic site for #HillbillyIdentityExtremistEnvironmentalists; Monty's Log Cabin has been a Felton community fixture right there since 1936. By comparison the #Hillbillymobile has been a community non-fixture since March 2022, transporting me all around #HillbillyLand since shortly after I moved from Lexington Hills on the other side of the mountain and after a brief stop in the silicon valley hellhole. Monty's is less than 7 miles from my new home in Upper Zayante so I'll be sure to go inside soon. read more

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Loved this bar. Sopped in for a quick drink and game of pool. The bartender was super friendly and very attentive. Please stop in if you're looking for a cute little dive bar with lots of character! read more

Probably good if you're a local. I did a hike nearby this bar with my siblings. The vibe was unfriendly. The place smelled like smoke. My brothers liked their beer (IPA) but my sister and I couldn't wait to leave. read more

Passed this cool spot on the way to hike to the Garden of Eden about 2 miles down the road. Passed it again, hit up Rite aid for the bathrooms and a snack for the drive home back to Campbell. Tooooo much traffic showing on my app so I said let's go check that place out! What a find!!! Immediately greeted with a conversation and welcome from a local who gave up her seat at the bar to play some pool. Bartender was nice and attentive. I I got a draft blue moon, $5. Ice ice cold and it had a very flavored taste, more than others I've had. We ended up talking with the women next to us. The friends were vacationing and ended up in Felton. Turns out they are both RN's, one ICU & the other ER, die hard Raider Fan, gorgeous half tat sleeve of a Phoenix, etc., etc., So much in common we talked for hours. We ended up going outside to the beautiful garden area and I invited a local to join us around the fire. We then proceeded back in to play pool for hours where we met more locals. It was truly an amazing night! Set in Felton with exceptionally friendly and fun people and the juke box played all night as well. Bathroom is super cute and clean. I loved it from the outside log structure, to the inside, back to the outside seating area! Definitely coming back!! read more

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Great place. ... unless you sit outside and have to smell their septic, sit inside and the bartender doesn't like the song you paid for ... then it'll be skipped, or you want to be accosted by barking dogs and really drunk locals. If all that is ok, then you'll love it! read more

This casual, dimly lit bar is a great place to relax and have a beer. The bartenders and patrons are friendly. They have a pool table and patio. On Sunday's, they BBQ or invite a food truck for lunch. read more

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Stop in here after we seen the redwoods across the street it's a cash only bar with a lot of people smoking cigarettes outside read more

Monty's Log Cabin - Dive Bars Near Me - Felton, California

Good times at this "Dive Bar"!! Kitty is the older bartender that works during the week days & she sure doesn't slack off, she's a hustler!! Being a bartender myself I appreciate good service Thanks Kitty read more

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Not crazy about the taxidermy at all, the veggie in me, also the horror movie lover in me... (that aside) It's a modern day "Merlotte's" (True Blood ref) off HWY 9 with some Tarantino "Guero's " chemistry (Death Proof nod) smack dab in Felton, California. Really enjoyable bar and crowd al la dive bar realness served with a side of killer drink prices (cash only - sorry about it, so worth it) , fun juke box (that has everything), spacious patio with fire pit, backroom pool table and homey feel goodness. The staff and everyone here are great. We did a round of shots courtesy some locals & staff wishing our friends (the bride and groom) and our wedding party to good times and cheer. Despite almost losing my eye(s)... very long story... of 3 guys who got into a fight and shattered the front window (I was about half a foot away from going blind) the night we were here last weekend. SIDE NOTE: I would definitely go back if not for the random drunken pictures with the New Zealand (yeah let's go with New Zealand) lady... the getting hit on by sexually fluid men who made me feel wanted :) I know it was the red suit and the smile... than for the true dive bar experience of hanging out with really nice people who know how to drink and dance in a close setting. read more

Best "dive bar" I've ever been to. Great beers on tap, friendly and welcoming locals, dogs welcome (!!! Loved this!), and a great atmosphere. Now let's talk price. I probably shouldn't in case they see this and raise the pieces, but dang! What a bargain. I hope they are keeping the prices low to keep the locals happy, but as a non-local it was a real treat to get such a deal. There is also a beautiful patio out back where you can enjoy your drinks. Some locals told us that a fire it lit in the evenings. I can't imagine anything better. My friend and I bought one of Monty's t-shirts to commemorate our fun visit. We'll definitely be back next time we're in town. Thank you to the amazing locals who chatted with us and made us feel SO welcome and enjoyed. read more

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Hole in the wall bar, but super cool place and friendly folks. Dog friendly which is a huge plus! Pool table, fire pit, and darts.

Stopped in this morning to take a break and found horses and iron horses visiting Monty's on a warm day. Loving the mountain life! read more

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You haven't experienced Felton until you've posted up at Montys Log Cabin bar. Super bartenders, pool table, in a real rustic cabin with plenty of taxidermy. There is an outside area which is awesome during the day for chilling in the sun with a cold beer, or at night while sitting by the fire pit chatting it up with other bar patrons. The bartenders are quick witted and always up for a good time. The locals have tons of great stories and are worth chatting up. Ladies room even has a padded toilet seat. Love it. Plenty of parking out front or across the street. read more

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I love this place! It's reminiscent of a David Lynch film... where you can park your bike outside, or bring your dog in. The bartenders are cute & not stuck-up, and the patrons are one-of-a-kind. Leave your uptight ego at the door, and hang out with locals who know how to relax and have a good time. ...Just watch out for the one-eyed jack! ;-) read more

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Does a bar sit in the woods? Sure enough. Camping at Henry Cowell last month and found this place while hiking. The decor, the clientele, the jukebox makes for a very surreal experience. They even welcomed my pooch with open arms. This was a welcome find to escape the yeayoos in the campground at night. Props to the gal behind the bar for the wristbands! read more

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Patio is dog ridden. Gross. Music makes my skin crawl...in the best kind of way. Pints are $3. Yes. read more

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This place is such a divey gem. I had such a blast here a few weeks ago when I came into town for my best friend's wedding which was taking place just down the street. If you're in to dive bars, you HAVE GOT to check out Monty's. I won't bore you with a long review because, to be honest, a long winded review about Monty's just isn't their style. This place is divey, and I mean that in the most amazing of ways. It's dark, dimly lit, and the drinks are STRONG. It's got a pool table and darts in the back that we took full advantage of. The bar was cash only, as any good dive bar should be. As I mentioned, the drinks here are strong and they're cheap, too! I think after spending a few hours here and downing at least 4 drinks, I walked out spending right about ~20 including tip. Not bad! The place is definitely a locals hang out and the people are great. The bartenders were nice and fun and the atmosphere of this place really hits the nail on the head. TL;DR? The drinks are strong, the price is right, the place is divey, and you should stop reading this review and go to Monty's cause it's awesome. 10/10, will go again! read more

First time here, & I've been a SCM local but never actually checked out any of the bars around here since turning 21.. Always went over the hill. Definitely proud to have this place in my backyard. Sure, it's not a club bar, definitely has its locals and its own small town atmosphere. I'd have the rate it 5 stars of dive bars because it is small and local, but it has a kick ass welcoming, homey ambiance. Definitely will be back. Only complaint is that I was Bummed I was too tired to socialize as well I usually would.! read more

Monty's Log Cabin - Dive Bars Near Me - Felton, California

I've been to 38 states in this country and I make it a point to visit the local "dive bars". That being said, Monty's is by far my favorite establishment anywhere I've been. Prices are amazing and the crowd is even better. They're like family to me and truth be told, my first born may be named "Monty". read more

Best little dive bar in Santa Cruz County! Love the bartenders and the owner, Monty. Great drinks, a pool table and cute outdoor seating!! Also, many friendly dogs and even a super cool bird will pop in on a lucky night :) read more