Top rated Bars in Monterey

Experience the best that Monterey has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 50 places from Bar category.

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The Whisky Club (TWC) Monterey
Cocktail bar
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ What an AMAZING place! Great selection and the bartender was wonderful. Beautiful space and an excellent back room to buy full bottles. I will be back!
5.00 (61 reviews)
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The Wine Experience
Wine bar
Contemporary, multifaceted tasting room with New American bar bites, plus wine workshops & events.
$ $$$
4.80 (110 reviews)
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Tipsy Putt
Pub
4.80 (36 reviews)
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Bargetto Winery of Cannery Row
Winery
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Menu does a great job of discribing each flavoe you will taste. Very helpful and friendly staff. They have a monthly membership and they have some great deals that way. Jim and Marcie knew their wines well and we're great at answering questions as well as convincing us to get a membership
4.70 (43 reviews)
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Del Monte Beach
Public beach
Strip of beach with boardwalk pathways through sand dunes, plus wildlife & picnic areas.
4.60 (2K reviews)
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The Sardine Factory
Seafood restaurant
Well-known seafood restaurant featuring elevated regional dishes & a vast wine menu.
$$$ $
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Dust Bowl Brewing Co. Tap Depot
Brewpub
Craft beers & growlers poured in a former train depot with outdoor seating & food truck bites.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Fieldwork Brewing Company - Monterey
Brewery
Brewpub with a variety of seasonal house beer blends, plus basic snacks, in an industrial setting.
$$ $$
4.60 (448 reviews)
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Duffy's Tavern & Family Restaurant
Family restaurant
Laid-back neighborhood haunt with a cozy vibe offering typical pub grub, draft beer & cocktails.
$ $$$
4.60 (414 reviews)
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Sovino Wine Bar & Merchant
Wine bar
Well-appointed wine bar with a stylish interior specializing in local wines by the glass or bottle.
$$ $$
4.60 (131 reviews)
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Puma Road at Portola Plaza - Wine Tasting Room
Wine bar
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ We love this tasting room so much that we became members. Nate is so knowledgable about wine and is always so personable. Thereโ€™s also not a ton of live music around the peninsula so we really enjoy that they often have live music. Their wine is also delicious. I highly recommend them!
4.60 (54 reviews)
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Alvarado Street Brewery
Restaurant
Brewery serving craft beer & local eats in a historic space with an industrial vibe.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.5K reviews)
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The Crown & Anchor
Restaurant
Nautically themed British watering hole with classic pub grub, international beers & outdoor patio.
$$ $$
4.50 (1.3K reviews)
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Whaling Station Steakhouse
Steak house
Diners select their own prime cuts of beef at this old-school steakhouse with on-site dry-age room.
$$$ $
4.50 (1K reviews)
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Montrio
New American restaurant
Inventive New American cuisine & a carefully curated wine list served in a converted firehouse.
$$$ $
4.50 (745 reviews)
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Monterey Beach Station
Event venue
๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ Top notch. Our family had a November wedding and it was beautiful. Would definitely recommend.
4.50 (357 reviews)
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Del Monte Golf Course
Golf course
1 of the oldest in the West, this scenic golf course offers 18 holes, a restaurant/bar & pro shop.
4.50 (290 reviews)
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Easy Street Billiards
Pool hall
๐Ÿ˜ Noticed a past photo of the legendary Efren Reyes in this bars profile and figured I'd stop by to hit a few balls around. A few 9 foot tables. The one I played on seemed decent. Was told that they were closing in less than an hour and that if I was going to play, I'd be charged $14 dollars for an h...
$$ $$
4.50 (233 reviews)
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Pearl Hour
Bar
Cocktails with fresh elements, plus beer & wine, poured at a classic wooden bar framed by local art.
4.50 (163 reviews)
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Compact Disco
Bar
๐Ÿ˜  $10 cover to be in a bar w 4 other people & $16 drinks, fun! Edit: look at the owner replies to the 1 star reviews besides this one to see all you need to know about how this place is managedโ€ฆreally sad Second edit: Iโ€™ve never once entered the place, jabroni. Left when they tried to charge me a co...
4.50 (88 reviews)
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