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Best of Monterey County

2017

IntroAgricultureAround TownArts, Entertainment and NightlifeEditors PicksRestaurantsShopping and ServicesSpecialty Foods

Best Art Gallery

Monterey Museum of Art

Best Bar For Baby Boomers

The Sardine Factory

Best Bar For Darts

Bulldog British Pub

Best Bar for Gen X’ers | Best Bar for Singles

Barmel

Best Bar for Millennials

Alvarado Street Brewing Co.

Best Bartender

Anthony Vitacca, Montrio Bistro

Best Bloody Mary

Schooners Coastal Kitchen

Best Club DJ

DJ Hanif Wondir

Best Club For Jazz

Cibo Ristorante Italiano

Best Club for Rock | Best Club for Dance | Best Club for Blues

Sly McFly’s

Best Coffee Shop

Carmel Valley Coffee Roasting

Best Drink With A View

Rocky Point

Best Gallery for Contemporary Art

Carmel Art Association

Best Happy Hour

Peter B’s Brewpub

Best Karaoke

Britannia Arms

Best Late Night Hangout | Best Pub

Crown and Anchor

Best Local Artist

Erin Lee Gafill

Best Local Band

Red Beans & Rice

Best Local Musician

Dennis Murphy

Best Margarita

Baja Cantina

Best Martini

Terry’s Bar, Cypress Inn

Best Movie Theater

Osio Theater

Best Museum

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Best Neighborhood Bar

Post No Bills

Best Performing Arts Venue

Sunset Center

Best Photo Gallery

Weston Gallery

Best Place to Shoot Pool

Easy Street Billiards

Best Place for Day-Drinking

Alfredo’s Cantina

Best Selection of Craft Beers

Cannery Row Brewing Company

Best Selection of Wines by the Glass

A Taste of Monterey

Best Sports Bar

Knuckles Sports Bar

Best Tasting Room

Scheid Vineyards

Best Theater Company | Best Theater Production of 2016

Pacific Repertory Theatre

Best Winery to Visit

Folktale Winery and Vineyards

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