Bull and Bear Whiskey Bar & Taphouse
479 Alvarado St., Monterey (831) 655-3031, bullandbearca.com
Belly up to the bar at the Bull and Bear and peruse a robust menu that goes beyond standard pub fare for dinner, served until 10pm. Acoustic music by the fire pits on the patio make for a comfortable place for a conversation with that cutie in the corner. Then move inside to dance to the tunes of a DJ on the weekends. If you’re looking for a new nerdy friend, stop by any Wednesday night for trivia. The friendly servers will make your solo outing far more comfortable than even the most modern space suit.