Best place to spend your time in Carmel (between golfing & gallery hopping) If you want to feel local-ish, go here. I drove hundreds of miles for this place. (You should too.) Parker (the owner) is the real deal--passionate, witty, sometimes sarcastic, and genuinely fun. The cozy bar is surrounded by ever-changing photos, art, and laugh-out-loud signage. Stories live here: wall to wall, corner to corner, and everywhere in between. Locals and travelers exchange stories, play dice or cards. The drinks are beautifully basic--three ingredients, one of them ice. No fancy nonsense--just premium pours, neat or on the rocks. *And now the gut punch: they're being forced to close the same month they're celebrating their 100-year anniversary. The new building owners don't seem to care about the character and legacy of Carmel, the devotion of a fourth-generation owner, or what it means to lose a place that's thrived for a century. It's heartbreaking--for locals and travelers alike. Go while you still can. Last call, and cheers to everyone who's loved this place--"where everybody knows your name." XX read more

If you're looking for a good chill vibe, come here! We ended up coming when the power came back on due to the tree falling into power lines barely came Back on but we were greeted by Parker who was so kind and had such hospitality. They had power out for a few days but were still so Chipper They serve beer wine and cocktails Everyone was so warm and friendly Parker had such a romantic vibe going on with all The candles on his bar So sad to hear he will be relocated across the street but so glad we got to experience this bar here while it's still in this location My mom and I loved the bathroom due to how good it smelled funny note but we love meyers soap and Parker had it ! Parker is such a character and such a vibe He has a few cats and a dog which were unfortunately not at the bar but def shows his true character as a pet dad. Can't wait to be back and visit the new location. What a Christmas 2025 this was. This is also a pet friendly bar! (: Thanks for such a great vibe our first Xmas Parker You're such a great host! read more

Best fkn bar ever! Famiky reunion vibes. Walk in not knowing anyone and leave having made a bunch of new friends. Bring back SADE's!!!

A group of friends went to Sade's in November. We sat at the bar,ordered drinks and made conversation with bartender and others. We all enjoyed our drinks and conversation. Too bad it's closed now. read more

Best local establishment to bring your business to! You can clearly see by the way the locals love it! Excellent customer service and they make you right at home - like you're one of them! Sad to see that the landlords wouldn't negotiate a new lease with them and wanted to bring in their own "friends" in place of Sade's because this is a one of a kind establishment! I hope they're able to find a new home!! read more

My wife and I have been here twice (2023, 2025). Both times can't get an old fashioned. Manhattan sure, but it's got a street sign right out front saying "cocktails." It's a tourist trap and a dive bar. Fine for a quick beer and shot. They have George T. Stagg and several high end whiskies on the bar, but you're going To pay Carmel prices for it. *Amending review from 3 stars to 1 star. Owner has resorted to name calling on Google Reviews. Will absolutely not return to this "cocktail" bar. read more

Sade's Cocktails - Dive Bars Near Me - Carmel, California

This place rules. All the bartenders rule. Drink selection rules. I come here a lot and it's always a party. To non-locals: it's not the classic Carmel experience and that's a good thing. Get uncomfortable. This is legitimately one of the best bars in the world. If that doesn't sound like it's for you B*rmel always has open seats. read more

CASH ONLY. They got an ATM if you need to snag a few bucks. It's kind of a local dive watering hole vibe. It was not my cup of tea....the bartender made good drinks and he was a super cool dude. The atmosphere just didn't sit right for me. Unfortunately quite a few people (customers) were super rude to us. NOT THE STAFF, I don't want them to catch flak. Just felt like if you weren't a "regular" you were an outcast...prolly a good place to go for your nightcap when you're already feeling no pain if you know what I mean. read more

Love this bar!! The name of the bar is what first attracted me to it. It's my daughter's name! Great name..great drinks..great bartenders.. best of the best people...great atmosphere! So much fun! Best bar in town!!! Best bar for miles! read more

Since posting my previous review, I continue to be harassed by the owner and maybe his alter ego "Daniel L" who - for some reason - sent me a direct message 18 days ago. It's possible Daniel is a real person and just an affiliate of the owner. One of the other bartenders maybe? Judging by their typos, perhaps an inebriated patron? The point is, I have no idea who this person is, yet they're messaging me here and saying that they would have thrown me out of the bar. Talk about pent up anger! It's too bad that I didn't reopen the app sooner so I could update my all-too-generous two star review down to one star. I guess it needs to be done within 30 days. So here's an update to the saga of Parker and friends; I've never thought "wish there were a rating less than 1" before but cheers to you for dropping the bar SO low that this option would truly be needed. Don't worry Daniel, whoever you are, I won't be coming back as a customer to your bar. Please seek help for your anger issues. read more

Sade's Cocktails - Dive Bars Near Me - Carmel, California

My favorite bar I've been to in the world, hands down. The bartenders are all amazing, welcoming, great at what they do, and just plain cool. If the owner is there, it's your lucky night... so much fun! There's a real sense of community that you don't find everywhere. It's the kind of place where you come for one drink and end up staying because it's that great. Full of heart and soul... I'll keep coming back every chance I get read more

These two Oklahomans felt right at home at Sade's this weekend! We met some great locals and had some good conversations and laughs. It was a pleasure getting to meet Parker and we love how he runs his business. This is definitely a gem in Carmel. read more

Please don't take this business away from Carmel!!!; family owned for so many years, this Iconic place needs to stay forever!! Thank you for all the years of cocktails, camaraderie, new friendships, chit chats, people watching. So many memories! Cheers to your new endeavors! read more

We're from Canada--we walked into Sades for the hockey game and left feeling like we'd lived through a documentary on human behavior. First off, Parker the bartender? Absolute legend. Pouring drinks in a Trump hat like he's tending bar on Judgment Day. Respect. Playlist was a banger. Drinks? Dangerous. Then the floor show started: * Guy collapsed like he got sniped, pissed himself like it was his final act of defiance. * Minutes later, someone walked in, clocked Parker's hat, signed the door like it was the Declaration of Independence, said "No Trump," and stormed out like they just saved democracy. We just sat there like, "Is this immersive theater?" 10/10 - Would risk our lives here again. read more

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Parker is a great bartender and a decent golfer. Lots of cool photos and memorabilia in Carmel's oldest bar. Well worth a visit and dog friendly! read more

Small dice bar. Bartender not super friendly - he catered to the regulars. Cash only and only canned beers.

Came in last night had a few drinks, Coors Light can't go wrong with that. It' was so refreshing and amazing to see our POTUS Trump's portrait Next time I'm in Carmel I'll definitely will be back. read more

LEGENDARY Describes it perfectly. Best place to meet, drink, have fun, the pros behind the bar always have much love and concern for their patrons. Don't miss this awesome, historic, masterpiece defined by its past, present, and future of SO MUCH FUN. read more

Shitty service and weirdo workers. Wouldn't recommend this place to anyone. I love a dive bar but this one's not it.

An instant required component for all future visits to Carmel, Sades called to us from the sidewalk as we passed by on our way to try to walk in at La Bicyclette (impossible). "That looked like a legit dive bar." So, back we went and found bros both local and not chilling with bar keep Parker who has more local color than Carmel can contain. We were lightweights ordering only one beer each, but a great local beer it was from Monterey's Alvarado St Brewery. Parker is full of memorable one liners. I asked him "What's good?" and he answered "A dive bar in Carmel. We make it simple for the complicated people" and he's not wrong! Carmel is simultaneously enchanting and astoundingly privileged. What better medicine than a cash only bar that serves drinks with "three ingredients, one of which is ice" (another Parker quote)? One final shout out for Parker: we had a rezzie and our well-Carmeled bar keep recommended The Flying Fish as a better choice with dessert at Patisserie Boissiere. At both places we mentioned his name and received preferential treatment. So we asked the pastry chef to recommend Parker's favorite dessert and he gave us three choices, we picked the coconut cream pie and left it at Sades for him! We missed him by five minutes cuz of an 830 softball game. Justin from Dallas recommended we leave it in the fridge so we hope it got to him. (Btw my given name is Loren, per the profile but I go by Jack which is how I introduced myself to you, should you happen to read this.) Great experience, great recs, and we enjoyed everyone we met there. Highly recommended! read more

Best bar in Carmel for those who aren't snowflakes. Had the time of our lives last Tuesday night watching Trump win on election night 2024. Met some great people, both locals & visitors. Everyone was friendly and there for a good time and good drinks. It's refreshing to go to a "no bullshit zone". Bonus, met the owner and he's a solid citizen and great guy. Cheers from Florida read more

Sade's Cocktails - Dive Bars Near Me - Carmel, California

Our new favorite bar in Carmel. We've had a family home in Carmel for 30 years- how we never stumbled upon this gem is beyond me. I suppose realistically I was just busy raising my kids and wasn't out at the bars very often. In any case, my kids are grown now, and Sade's is exactly the type of place my husband and I like. Not pretentious at all, which can be hard to find in Carmel. Dive bar atmosphere with good music, nice regulars and great people watching. The best thing about this place is their attitude. Basically don't come here if you're easily offended or if you melt like a snowflake when you encounter someone who might think differently than you. I love supporting a local family owned business. Bring cash, it's cash only, but they do have an ATM in the back of the bar if you need, and there's a Wells Fargo right down the street. Now that we've discovered Sade's this is where you'll find us when we're looking for a drink and a good time in Carmel. read more

It looked okay from the outside, but it's a dump with canned beer and cash only. And the bartender wasn't exactly friendly. No thanks. Edit: While there, I was told that the owner struggled with mental health issues. Thanks for confirming. read more

Top 10 Reasons to Visit Sade's Cocktails in Carmel by the Sea: 10. 3 ingredient max, including ice. Any more you are crafting. Go to Hobby Lobby 9. Cocktails. Period. 8. The staff. A's hire A's. That's how it works. Good people. Amy. Mary. Bob. Trent. Straw. Parker. 7. ATM inside. All cash. So many reasons this is brilliant. 6. People. Carmelites rock. Great conversation. Great people. Love locals. 5. Scenery. Beautiful people. 4. Wall photos. Funny and historic photos of the bar history and the people. 3. Hats. Limited editions. If you know you know. Great swag. 2. Hours. Only bar open late. Only true bar. Ready when you are! 1. Parker. Living legend. Must meet. He's a national treasure. Keep reading. Best Yelp strategy I ever saw. read more

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We got called into Sade's as we were walking by on the sidewalk and were so glad to stop in. It's a historical and local spot with an awesome owner/bartender, Parker. Space is intimate/divey and the people are a blast, definitely a must stop when visiting Carmel. Will 100% be back! read more

Great bar. It's made for locals and for tourists who want to feel local. All the staff are wonderful and know how to pour a good drink. Thank you for keeping some of the old world alive. read more

It is a dove bar but it served a good purpose when we came late one day. The bartender lady was really cool. She actually kept the bar together considering there was a birthday girl with some friends celebrating. read more

An OG bar in Carmel. Great vibes, and liquor selection. I loved how hometown it felt to be in there. The regulars are hilarious and made the bar that much better. read more

Wanted a few cocktails and saw this place on Yelp. Erin was the bartender and she's amazing. She's a sweetheart with sass. This is such a chill environment. I see why there's a lot of locals and seasonal tourists that come back. CASH ONLY but they have an ATM machine. Kids free zone so leave them at home or in the car, just kidding. read more

me and my girlfriend stopped in here for a drink after a great dinner. Everyone's raved about the people in the town and we had great interactions till we walked into sades cocktail and was immediately insulted by the bartender. He mocked us for asking him to refill or recycle our bottle that we got since we were dehydrated. He was making fun of us to other customers and just made it an extremely uncomfortable situation. I wouldn't of been surprised if it escalated to something more hateful to the two of us. We bought two shots and left because we were simply not in the mood to be hate crimed. Unsure what was up but this place is truly awful, and literally just not safe. Also just a bad selection of spirits and literally everything else. Absolute trash don't go if you want to feel safe. read more

When everything else thought to be closed - Sade's was open. So go to this bar if you want a late night cocktail. It's a tiny neighborhood bar with a really cool interior design. One feels as if they are in a European Irish or British pub. I liked the nice wooden bar and the massive old school mirror decor. Apparently they have been around for over 70 years. Amy, the bartender was awesome and had lots of great sightseeing recommendations as well for us visitors. There was 1 TV in the bar that played a baseball game but it wasn't distracting (aka this is not a sports bar). Mature crowd - a good mix of locals and tourists. Will come back. read more

I've gone to this bar a handful of times ONLY because it is the last bar open in town. I've never had anything to complain about until I met the OWNER. And judging by his yelp replies to one star reviews; he needs therapy. Or should be in a different trade. Water is provided in an orange gatorade jug. Refused me a drink because I was too drunk. I don't really mind, but it was obvious how trashed other people were compared my group. I think locals are treated differently than out-of-town travelers. SO, if you're new to the area, I DO NOT recommend patronizing or endorsing this bar. Edit/response to owner. I don't think you remember who I am. I did not have a drink in your bar. And I did not curse you. I hope you find the help you need. I think you WILL see me again, and not even recognize it. read more

I took my mother here for an early drink a few months back and the bartender/owner seemed drunk. He was loud and obnoxious and cursing. I couldn't wait to get out of there. read more

Be aware, owner can be moody/grumpy but definitely a great place to grab a cocktail . I been here on evenings, great time to socialize! I've also had the chance to be here late at nights (a mix of a younger crowd to mid 30's) a bit more wild lol be aware! Haha fries are a must try! I'll be back read more

Cash only No BS The only real bar in Carmel. Sometimes there are dogs that try to climb in your lap - both human males and furry pets. So if you're allergic, there is your warning. read more

We showed up on a Saturday night and the bartender refused to make a "lemon drop shot" or "kamikaze"...she said "I am not shaking anything only pouring"...not sure if this is custom for this place but never coming back or recommending this place. ----i wish their service was as quick as they are to reply to this review. We were at BARMEL before coming here and received great customer service and drinks. GO TO BARMEL INSTEAD. Don't waste your time here. I haven't been to an Applebees in YEARS and still have had some of the best lemon drop shots. Nice try, Parker. read more

This place is awesome. It's the only real bar in town. Old school Carmel a real locals place. The owner knows his liquor.

Parker describes the bar as place to unwind but to me it felt the opposite as soon as I had ordered drink. The bar has been in the family for generations but I feel he has done a disgrace to his family by being so unprofessional. Seems as though he can be "triggered" by anything. I would HIGHLY recommend passing on visiting this place. read more

Great place to meet up during the day or night and always my first stop anytime I visit home. If walls could talk, this place would have your attention! A lot of good times to be had here. read more

Exactly what we expected. Small place, good selection, no frills. Trent told us we were lucky he was there or we couldn't have had an Old Fashioned. I was looking forward to meeting Parker but I guess that'll have to wait. read more