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    Nightcap

    4.4 (57 reviews)
    Closed 6:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Great cocktails, great service, great ambiance. Nightcap quickly became one of our favorite downtown spots last year and continues to impress every time we go. If you are looking for a more refined bar experience, this is definitely a must go. They also have some bites if you are in the mood. The fries are some of my favorites!

    In the Weeds (rum, coconut, lemongrass, pineapple, spirulina, lemon, absinthe) & On the Prowl (pisco, papaya, chaat masala, lemon, cynar)
    Julia V.

    We stumbled upon this gem after a romantic dinner and it was truly the perfect way to end the night. Ambiance is perfect -- moody, romantic, and sort of speakeasy vibes. Drinks were fantastic. The menu is divided into different flavor profiles -- herbal, exotic and tropical, bold and spirit-forward, timeless, and nonalcoholic. Each cocktail is $15-17. We got two drinks each, On the Prowl (balanced and unique with the chaat masala), In the Weeds (strong but balanced and sweet), Paper Plane (classic and done well), and Clover Club (my absolute favorite, elegant and perfectly sweet). Service was good, only one bartender was working so we didn't get a chance to really chat with him but he was friendly and helpful! Would definitely visit again.

    Espresso Martini & Mojito
    Lauren L.

    My new favorite bar! Cute, cozy, and classy - I love the vibe and the drinks were well crafted. The bartender was nice and you can tell has lots of experience. Will be back soon!

    We loved this spot! Super cozy, dark, and intimate vibes. It's more of a college town but this romantic spot was tucked away and perfect for a night out with my fiancé. Zac took amazing care of us and was so informative and attentive, even when the bar got busy later in the night. We never felt overlooked and really appreciated the service! :) We'll definitely be back. Only small note: the music was a little fast-paced and gave Zara/Forever 21 energy. Jazz or something moodier would fit the atmosphere so well. Overall, such a great experience!

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    Tessa H.

    Great little hotel bar in SLO! My partner and I wandered in on a weeknight during summer and were able to find two seats at the bar. Bartender let us order quickly, and made us two delicious drinks with ease -- brown butter old fashioned and the gin-based Zen Garden. The inside of this place alone is worth a visit with the mirrored ceiling and candlelit ambiance.

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    Ana M.

    Oh let me just tell you this, cutest, coziest, classiest bar you can go in SLO. We stayed at Granda and thats how we got to know about this place! Their Cocktails are not the usual ones you get everywhere else. I am typical straight with ice girl but this place's Mezcal cocktail was one of a kind! We ordered albacore dish and Olives for appetizers. The sauce of albacore was sweet, sour and spicy! Something that I can eat for every meal! This place should be the MUST on your list!

    This place has an amazing, cozy atmosphere and excellent drinks. The bartenders were very meticulous with the drinks they made. Highly recommend.

    Zen Garden
    Audrey Kaye M.

    The drinks were very good and reasonably priced. I recommend coming here after dinner to finish the night off strong. (Literally lol) The drinks are strong, but flavored very well. The service was good. The only reason I gave four stars was due to the size of the room. It was the Friday after thanksgiving and from opening until we left it was crowded and loud. But we were still taken care of very kindly and respectfully. The bartenders were kind and lighthearted with their jokes. Overall it was a great experience! I highly recommend.

    9pm on a Wednesday, best placed to be.
    Jason S.

    As one of the very few bars to close later than most in SLO county, this place is the best of the best. Superb craft cocktails among an entire range of spirits to be found that are just amazing by themselves. The ambiance is dark, dimly lit, music swirls from techno to classic rock to mood synth which is perfect for whatever you are drinking. The bartenders are some of the best within hundreds of miles and will hit the mark with whatever taste in a drink you are wanting. If you are staying at the attached Granada Hotel- even better.

    Joanna H.

    Located in Granada hotel, Nightcap is a small yet intimate cocktail bar. Dimly lit with a nice cozy ambiance. Whenever I see milk punch on the menu, that is automatically my order. I love trying all the different milk punches available at cocktail bars. It was a very well-balanced milk punch. I do wish it was served with a single ice cube rather than with crushed ice. I also got the zen garden cocktail which came with an ice cube. A nice cocktail with all familiar ingredients. I could tell it is a well loved cocktail bar by tourists and locals alike. I'd recommend checking it out on a weekday as it tends to get pretty busy.

    The atmosphere is swanky & romantic!
    Celina O.

    The Nightcap is both swanky & romantic. The drinks are always well balanced and the staff was delightful and attentive! We always stop in this spot when we are in SLO!

    Sazerac
    Yun-Wen L.

    Had such an amazing experience that I kind of want to keep this a secret... Drinks/Flavor : 5/5 had the sazerac. Friends all enjoyed their drinks thoroughly as well. Ambience : 5/5 very dark and intimate atmosphere. Semi-faint music playing in the back, but not loud enough to drown out your conversations. Not sure the experience at the bar, but we had a table and we didn't have to shout to talk and other people's conversation didn't spill into ours. Service : 5/5 the water cups are small so the waiters had to make rounds to keep them filled, but they were always there! They were very accomodating when friend asked to see if they can customize her drink. Service with smiles. Very pleasant and good vibes. Really made my night Value for Price : 5/5 great fun to sip your drinks and chit chat while you enjoy the atmosphere. Really lost track of time in there. Very charming

    Crystal L.

    Love love love this place! Total dark cool vibes with a fancy bar set up and comfy chairs. Small place that gets poppin' on a Friday night. If you're lucky enough you can snag two chairs! The menu is very unique with the classic drinks and the new ones. Kacey, our bartender, was the sweetest! I told her the type of alcohol I like and what kind of drinks I prefer and she was able to whip up something special. We now call it, The Crystal 45 :) She also whipped us up something special the second time around as well. As busy as it gets they are all so nice and attentive to you. The presentation is on point!

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    Amazing vibe and incredible craft cocktails. If you want to splurge on a drink splurge here for sure.

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    Great, unique cocktails. Enjoyed the spin on classic cocktails. Good vibe and atmosphere too.

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    We came here in April -- but I wrote all the notes on the food below while eating -- on our way…read morehome from NorCal. Service here was excellent, we were checked up on enough and our server gave great recommendations. Thanks to our server Talia D! We sat in a cute garden area with vines, plants, and fairy lights, very cozy like you're in a friend's well-decorated patio. They also gave us complementary bread before we received our meal, and a lot of the dishes were unique and plated well. I would come back if I'm ever in the area and would recommend this place to all my friends! All ratings below are averaged (from me and my bf): salmon bisque // 9.25 // very yummy and unique. my bf didn't think he'd like it -- he usually dislikes seafood -- but it was great!! creamy, clear salmon taste but no unpleasant fishy/ocean taste that a lot of seafood has. i've never had this anywhere else, props to the chef! thai green curry // 8.5 // my bf says it's a 9. it's good but i feel like it was not my fave, it's lowkey your good, standard green curry that you can get at any thai place duck breast (curry) // 8.75 // very delicious and unique, i'd rate the curry, rice, and duck breast as 9/10, the duck breast itself was a 10/10. the curry was creamy, and they were all delicious and fragrant, pairing well together. however, the mushrooms, carrots, and other veggies it came with are too sweet. they seem like they're glazed with a sauce that has too much sugar. the black rice was surprisingly very filling strawberry matcha trifle // 8 // yummy, nothing majorly wrong with it. reminds me of a strawberry matcha latte. matcha whipped cream was a nice, unique touch i haven't really seen elsewhere despite it not sounding difficult to make. i'd order it again but i feel like it's on the sweeter side, so you can't eat too much of it.

    Went there based on reviews and in short disappointed. They…read moreseated us near the entrance since we said first available and it was very uncomfortable with people brushing past us going in and out of the restaurant. The server was courteous but too too long to take our order and did not bring our drinks until after the main course arrived and that too we had to remind her why our drinks were not given first. Food was ok. Super expensive and not up to mark. We order RED thai curry which looked green. The spring rolls were nice. The roti that came with the "red" curry chicken was uncooked. Seems like they just buy frozen rotis from Indian store and heat them up? The expensive cocktail (spicy passion fruit margarita) was one of the worst I have had. Too sour and zero passion fruit flavor. All in all, a hyped up expensive place that missed the mark in service and food quality.

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    We spent the day in Morro Bay then we headed to High Bar for a cocktail and pizza. We ordered…read morecosmopolitans. The taste was a little off. It tasted like the bartender added some citrus to the drink which impacted the smoothness. Then we ordered the Classic Cheese Pizza and we added grilled chicken. They deliver the pizza in a pizza box which is very convenient. I forgot to snap a couple pictures of the pizza. We ate all of it. We asked for light sauce and it was made perfectly. Our server was David and he was friendly and helpful. Very good service. The vibe is chill and friendly. Very enjoyable!

    What a cool place in SLO. I love rooftop bars. Came by because so many acquaintances and friends…read morehad favorable things to say. Place is located on the top floor of the Hotel San Luis Obispo. Elevator was working. Upon exiting the elevator, we were quickly greeted warmly. We took a seat at a table overlooking the hotel's "small' pool. Seating is all outside but there is covered seating. This place is not a place you come to if windy or raining. Staff was very friendly and checked on us often. They were friendly and we definitely felt welcome. We ordered some drinks. Beer pricing was fair at $8 for draft craft beer. Interestingly, they have a setup for bocce ball. We didn't try any food. The only con was that the view was mostly the rooftops of nearby buildings. You could see the mountains.

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    Jazz night on Wednesday nights!…read more Grabbed a couple drinks upstairs before heading down for the music around 8:30. Bartenders upstairs were great and made great drinks. Sitting at the bar is a great choice for prompt service. Also a great bartenders roulette creation! Jazz night fills up QUICKLY. Music starts at 8:30 and almost every seat was taken already. Mostly a young crowd but all ages showed up and showed out.

    I was denied entry solely because I have a service dog, which is discrimination under the ADA. This…read moreis the second incident with this establishment where they have discriminated against me (I want to mention my prior experience my service dog came with me and was under control at all times and we were never asked to leave, so there was no prior incident for us). On arrival, my service dog was heeling calmly and under full control while the bouncer spoke with us. Despite this, I was told I could not enter because the establishment downstairs had previously had "an incident" with a different service animal. Denying access based on a past experience with another dog is not lawful. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, service animals may only be excluded if that specific animal is out of control or not housebroken--neither of which applied here. My dog was behaving impeccably and performing their trained tasks. Loudness, past incidents, or personal assumptions are not valid reasons to refuse a service animal. This was not a misunderstanding--it was a refusal of access based on disability. I hope management educates their staff on ADA compliance so future disabled patrons are not treated this way. I will not be spending my money here and urge others to do the same based on their discriminatory behavior.

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