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    • 8.8
      Bar$$$$View Menu
      233 Cathcart St (Cedar), Santa Cruz
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      • Damon S.

        Damon S. • March 13, 2021Great selection of beers, always changing. If you don’t see something you fancy, tell your server what you do like and they can make great recommendations from their can/bottle list.

    • 8.5
      Brewery$$$$View Menu
      820 Swift St (at Mcpherson St), Santa Cruz
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      • Vihang M.

        Vihang M. • May 27, 2018Fantastic sours, IPAs and a couple of stouts. Great addition to the Santa Cruz beer scene.

    • 8.4
      Gastropub$$$$
      334 Ingalls St Ste D, Santa Cruz
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      • Juvy E.

        Juvy E. • July 1, 2018Delicious unique food and drink selection for all connoisseurs (beer, wine, & non-alcoholic). Great vibes & awesome ambiance- rustic. Our table had chalkboards above our heads for us to use.

    • 8.3
      Dive Bar$$$$
      841 Almar Ave, Santa Cruz
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      • Paul G.

        Paul G. • December 22, 2012Santa Cruz is an early town, which is fine with me. But if a late night nosh--or a late night hang--is what you need, this is the place. Warm, inviting, great burgers, great beer selection--home run.

    • 8.2
      Lounge$$$$View Menu
      515 Cedar St, Santa Cruz
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    • 8.4
      Dive Bar$$$$
      413 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz
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      • Keith W.

        Keith W. • May 30, 2017Best dive bar in town. Pool table, TouchTunes jukebox, pinball, awesome bartenders, good bottled beer selection, plenty of Jameson.

    • 8.2
      Pub$$$$
      1220 Pacific Ave (at Walnut St), Santa Cruz
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      • Richard S.

        Richard S. • March 15, 2015I went with the fish and chips this time. Nice and crispy! My wife had the lamb stew and the lamb was tender and the broth was delicious. Burgers and big, tasty and they have some great beers in tap

    • 8.1
      Brewery$$$$View Menu
      402 Ingalls St Ste 27 (btw Fair Ave and Swift Ave), Santa Cruz
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    • 8.2
      Wine Bar$$$$View Menu
      55 Municipal Wharf Ste B, Santa Cruz
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    • 8.1
      Lounge$$$$
      175 West Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
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      • Marek M.

        Marek M. • September 26, 2014Fun place for drinks and a snack... has a nice mix of surf bum and postmodern classy. Have some original and yummy takes on classic cocktails.

    • 7.9
      Bar$$$$View Menu
      200 Locust St (Cedar), Santa Cruz
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      • Marcus S.

        Marcus S. • September 10, 2012Get there early, because the lounge will get packed quickly. Dining area is usually open, and the food is delicious, largely portioned, and affordably upscale.

    • 7.8
      Bar$$$$View Menu
      1003 Cedar St (Locust St), Santa Cruz
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    • 7.6
      Beer Bar
      110 Cooper St., Santa Cruz
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      • Maria P.

        Maria P. • April 16, 2017Lots of great beers on tap, and great duck tacos. They have a vegan cheese plate and vegan taco option.

    • 7.5
      Bar$$$$
      725 Front St (Cooper Street), Santa Cruz
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      • Brendan C.

        Brendan C. • January 12, 2020Phenomenal craft cocktails with a literary theme

    • 7.5
      Karaoke$$$$View Menu
      115 Cliff St (Inside Boardwalk Bowl), Santa Cruz
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    • 7.3
      Brewery$$$$View Menu
      519 Seabright Ave (at Murray St), Santa Cruz
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    • 7.3
      Dive Bar$$$$
      712 Ocean St (Leonard St), Santa Cruz
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      • Emme H.

        Emme H. • June 20, 2011The concrete floor makes for easy clean ups after the fights.

    • 8.6
      Dive Bar$$$$View Menu
      1535 Commercial Way, Santa Cruz
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    • 6.6
      Dive Bar$$$$
      715 Pacific Ave (Laurel), Santa Cruz
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      • Laura D.

        Laura D. • May 18, 2010Fun place for a beer and free pool on Sundays.

    • 6.6
      Bar$$$$
      120 Union St (Cedar), Santa Cruz
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      • Ramakanth D.

        Ramakanth D. • March 4, 2013Try the coconut prawns. It is amazing

    • 7.4
      Dive Bar$$$$
      3623 Portola Dr (at 37th), Santa Cruz
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      • Allen W.

        Allen W. • April 12, 2010Leah Is a great bartender. Come by for some pool and beer.

    • 8.4
      Restaurant$$$$View Menu
      221 Cathcart St (btwn Pacific Ave & Cedar St), Santa Cruz
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    • 8.9
      Café$$$$View Menu
      535 7th Ave, Santa Cruz
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    • 5.9
      Bar$$$$
      1007 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz
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      • Alex M.

        Alex M. • December 17, 2010Do not park behind the bar or your windshield might get smashed. Tip well. Befriend Jeff, Eddy, Katy, Vince and Cathy.

    • 8.8
      Burritos$$$$
      139 Water St (at River St.), Santa Cruz
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      • Max B.

        Max B. • January 20, 2019The fish tacos were delicious, and if you’re looking for a bargain, a jumbo burrito will fill you right up

    • 5.8
      Bar$$$$
      Knight Street (Pacific), Santa Cruz
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      • Kat

        Kat • October 29, 2012Best bar in Santa Cruz.

    • 9.0
      Mediterranean$$$$View Menu
      101 Cooper St #B (btw Front and Pacific), Santa Cruz
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    • 8.4
      American$$$$View Menu
      2218 E Cliff Dr (at 5th Ave), Santa Cruz
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      Beer Garden$$$$
      45 Municipal Wharf, Santa Cruz
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      • Matthew M.

        Matthew M. • May 27, 2023Great beer! Great views! Great vibes!

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      Cocktail$$$$
      2405 Mission St (swift), Santa Cruz
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      • Athonia C.

        Athonia C. • July 15, 2019Mission West is the remodeled bar where Ye Old Watering Hole used to be. cocktails, such as their pickleback variant, are nice. If you're not here, you will miss out.

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