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    PierFront wine & brew

    4.4 (149 reviews)
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    Viri C.

    Un-WINE-ding in this laid back place. Came by on a busy sunny Saturday and had a great time. We tried the different wines they had and relaxed sitting on the pier while people past by. They also had live music playing which added to the relaxation. Loved this place!

    Erica G.

    Stopped here to grab a drink before dinner. Cute spot with a great view. I didn't love the sangria however. They have a ton of wines available! I'd rec that instead. Great service. There was one gentleman working and he was friendly and very helpful!

    November 2023
    Florence A.

    This place is great! Good wine, great view - and good music when we were there. The guys at the counter were nice and helpful with wine selection. Would definitely go back!

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    Kristen S.

    Service is awesome! The ambience is so relaxing. You can enjoy a nice glass/bottle of wine or beer. I love coming here every time we come visit the central coast. It is one of my must go to places. And it is very dog friendly, they have water bowls & treats for our fury friends.

    Norma G.

    Such a cute beach vibe with awesome refreshing food. We had a flatbread which was exquisite and my friend had tacos and I had the beach bowl which I absolutely loved. It was a healthy but filling dish. You order your food at the counter so it's not where they wait on you but they were very friendly and we didn't mind that.

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    Sheri A.

    The service is kind and allowed me to taste the sparkling wine, which I liked! My friend got a sangria and likes it. We ordered the artichoke dip with pita bread and it was delicious! It was warm! I love the vibe here. A lot of couches and comfy chairs and they gave blankets if you get cold. The entry is open and they have a beautiful view of the beach. I liked the background music!

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    Julie J.

    Visiting Avila Beach for the weekend and I was recommended this wine & brew. It was a pleasant and small spot ~ pretty packed and busy actually! There seemed to be a lot of medium sized parties~ maybe it's because the seating arrangements included high chairs, tables, and sofas! My friend and I enjoyed ourselves a glass of the Zinfandel and the spinach artichoke. We luckily caught the last day of the Avila summer farmers market~ so we had prime spot people watching and "pre-gaming" for our dinner right next door :) Don't forget to check in to this spot! There's a Yelp 10% off!

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    Lisa C.

    On a staycation for our anniversary, my other half (and fur kids) visited one of the best wine bars in our county. Right on the boardwalk at Avila, complete with Ocean views, sits Pierfront Wine and Brew. On a hot day, I HIGHLY recommend one of their Frose's, I opted for the watermelon flavor. SO refreshing and light!! My husband opted for a cold beer, and we shared a charcuterie board. They also had some sandwich options and flatbreads. In addition to beer and wine, they also had several varieties of mimosas. To top it off, they are pet friendly and even provided some dog treats for our boys (and there was a water bowl for one up the pups on the patio). Service was great and friendly, with Parker taking great care of us today. They definitely continue to earn the title of one of the best local wine bars we have in SLO county.

    Sangria was so good.
    Allan D.

    First time coming to Avila Beach always stop at pismo beach but did the bike trail and stopped at Avila Beach and wife was craving a sangria and this little spot actually had the best Sangrias..so good we had 2 each and yes we could feel them but so good great flavor ..so if your in Avila Beach and want a Sangria or 2..this is the place

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    Wendy O.

    Excellent Relaxing Fun place Beautiful music by Ras Danny Acoustic Guitar Wonderful Owner and Service 10 Stars!

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    We are so happy you enjoyed yourself!

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    Tim was amazing. He was very knowledgeable when it came to wine and made our night a blast. Thank you Tim!!

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    Had a great time at Pierfront enjoying a comedy show with some friends. Small venues are wonderful!

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    Nice selection of wines and beers, love the artichoke spinach dip. Great views too. Worth a visit .

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