Place has a very old and dive local vibe when you walk in. Very inviting…read more Our bartender was Michelle- what an absolute diamond of a human! She makes the one of the best micheladas I've ever had! So savory so delicious! They do not serve food, but they do allow you to bring in food from the market next door. Overall experience was 10/10!

This is a great, historic bar for simple drinks, beers and karaoke on Friday night! Bartenders work…read morequick and have some good specials/deals (my fav is PBR on tap and shot of bourbon) last time there some folks from Sacto came and they could really sing! . Will be back for karaoke again!

Incredible dive bar with perfect cocktails! Had one of the best olde fashions there and a holiday…read moreeggnog. Read the previous reviews and knew it would be good. Keep in mind dive bar rules apply, you get what you give. Enjoy this hole in the wall and keep the true dive bar vibe alive!

Love this sweet spot. Feels old school in an historic area (but with all the new spots opening)…read more It's a whiskey with a beer back kind of place. Post up and chill. Nice bartenders.

Located on El Camino, across from the Carlton, is Ancient Owl. The modern beer garden has great…read moreservice and lively atmosphere. They have tons of seating and even a higher deck to lookout to the main drag. Live music is a plus. Tons of beer on tap. This night they had pizza and the people I was with enjoyed it. *Overall, you want a beer garden type atmosphere, then this is your place*

An open air "beer garden" with picnic tables offer a friendly and congenial atmosphere to hang out…read morewith friends. The beer menu is wisely sorted so it's easy to see what they are pouring by type of beer. Service is fast and friendly. Recommended if you like beer in an airy and communal environment.

Had an amazing Manhattan there and listened to a bit of country music before having to move on…read more Great little stop in Templeton after grabbing a bite for dinner. Bartenders are top notch! Will be back!

We went for a band and the bartender was very nice but she was overwhelmed with the number of…read morepeople there. Tip is to go next door to Pig Iron for your drinks if the bar is too crowded at Club Car Bar. Sound system is very advanced. Nice folks working and patronizing. Order food before 8:00 (comes from Pig Iron). Plenty of street parking. A cute local spot in the former AJ Spurs (still has the safe - cool!) as well as a former post office and saddlery. Love the space, love the vibes. Cocktails were $13 - not too bad for top shelf.

Wow! This place was a great stop for those discerning spirits drinkers. It was hopping outside…read morewith the younger crowd getting the mixed drinks and hanging outside in the beautiful weather. I was more interested in sampling their collection and it did not disappoint. The host was gracious to let us try several bottles of gin, vodka and bourbon. Personally, to my surprise, I liked the really deep and rich flavors of their top shelf bourbon. The Chocolate Love vodka was quite the surprise. My friend loved it and I had to get at least one bottle through I really should have gotten three. Great vodka flavors with a nice hint of chocolate. Personally, I recommend going inside to get the full service tasting and go outside for a cocktail to enjoy during those wonderful last afternoons.

This place was awful. We showed up to try some drinks and the young boys at the outdoor bar did…read morenot even greet us. Instead they stood there talking amongst themselves and ignored our party. It was very hot out about 4:30 and so we tried to go inside the air conditioned bar area and we were told it was closed. They said we could get a beer and stand inside the brewery portion behind their outdoor bar area. Apparently they expect their customers to stand inside their open air brewery in the heat. No thank you. We left. Pretty sad since it was late in the day and most businesses were closed. We were there to have dinner close y and thought we would stop for a pre dinner drink. Try it or call ahead and make sure they don't have their air conditioned area closed.

Shoutout to Tony, the doorman, and the entire support staff at Pine Street Saloon! They're always…read morefriendly, attentive, and do an amazing job looking out for everyone while keeping the atmosphere fun and welcoming. You can tell they genuinely care about their guests and the integrity of the Pine Street Saloon! . Great people and a great place!

Late night drinks and some good ole karaoke. Perfect spot for both. Drinks are reasonably priced…read more Karaoke was very entertaining... got the crowd going. Pool hall type of vibes, with some pool tables available to play on. If you need a ride home they have a haunted looking limo available.

A hidden gem in Paso, that's for sure! The talent they bring in is always impressive for a small…read moretown like ours, and that alone is reason enough to keep coming back. The ambiance is dark but fitting--dare I say, even sexy. Who doesn't like a little sexy? The wine selection is always excellent and served wonderfully by the staff. Andrea (short, yet incredibly vivacious) greeted us with a smile and complete professionalism. For someone that short, you might expect the vibe of an older sister teasing you and your buddies for being idiots--but she was anything but that. Having a place in town where you can go on a random date night--cover charge or not (get over it, people, the cover isn't that much)--is fantastic to have as an option. It's Paso, folks. There's only so much we can do here, and what Libretto and their staff are doing is hospitality first. Sadly, that's become a bit of a lost art in our town. But the people here are nothing like the heathen hostesses elsewhere who claw the menus with their freshly pressed gels while seating you at the worst table, all whilst saying "thank yeeewww." Thanks, Libretto, for doing better and for having such a wonderful team to host our evenings out.

What a hidden gem ! Perfect for anyone who loves listening to jazz in an intimate spot of only 50…read morecomfortable seats. We had Wine and Flatbread. Service isn't fast, but it is welcoming and friendly. I will definitely be back! Tip...get your tickets early because they always sell out!

We came to Street Side Ale House to watch the World Cup Final and arrived about 15 minutes after…read moreopening. The place was already packed, but Kelly absolutely crushed it. She somehow managed the bar, table service, and kept everyone feeling taken care of despite the nonstop rush. She stayed friendly, organized, and efficient from start to finish, even as the crowd continued to grow. It would have been easy for service to fall apart under that kind of pressure, but Kelly handled everything like a true professional. Excellent service can make or break an experience, and Kelly made ours. If you're lucky enough to have her as your server or bartender, you're in great hands!

We were in town for the night and looking for late dinner and drinks and this was one of few…read moreoptions downtown (they are open until midnight on Friday & Saturday). We had the bone-in bbq wings and the cranberry chicken salad. There were 8 wings in the order. They were meaty and dressed with the right amount of sauce and worked perfect as a light meal. The cranberry chicken salad had a generous amount of chopped chicken and with the mixed greens, candied pecans and dried cranberries was a great balance of flavor and texture. The pacing of service was good. There were the right amount of people dining and drinking at the bar and tables to give the spot a good energy. The only downside was that they only serve wine by the glass. We would have brought our own bottle and paid the $15 corkage if we had known. Other than that, it was a great late night choice for dining and drinks.