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Downtown Brewing Co BREWERY
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; 805-543-1843; www.slobrew.com ; 1119 Garden St)
Nicknamed SLO Brew, this study in rafters and exposed brick has plenty of craft beers to
go, along with filling pub grub. Downstairs, you'll find DJs or live bands (including some
surprisingly famous acts) on many nights.

Tap It Brewing BREWERY
( 805-545-7702; www.tapitbrewing.com ; 675 Clarion St; noon-6pm Sun-Wed, to 8pm Thu-Sat)
Head out toward the airport to this upstart brewery's tap room, where cacti grow inside an
old Jeep and live bands sometimes rock on the patio.

Mother's Tavern PUB
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.motherstavern.com ; 725 Higuera St; 11am-1:30am; )
Cavernous two-story 'MoTav' draws in writhing CalPoly student masses with a no-cover
dance floor, DJ and karaoke nights, and big-screen sports TVs.

Kreuzberg CAFE
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.kreuzbergcalifornia.com ; 685 Higuera St; 7:30am-10pm; )
Shabby-chic coffeehouse and roaster has earned a fervent following with its comfy
couches, sprawling bookshelves, local art and occasional live music.

Granada Bistro COCKTAIL BAR
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.granadahotelandbistro.com ; 1126 Morro St; 5-10pm Sun-Thu, to 11pm

Fri & Sat)
A swank indoor/outdoor hotel cocktail lounge, adorned with wrought-iron candelabras and
outdoor fire pits, classes up SLO's downtown scene.

Luis Wine Bar WINE BAR
( MAP GOOGLE MAP ; www.luiswinebar.com ; 1021 Higuera St; 3-11pm Mon-Thu, to midnight Fri,

noon-midnight Sat, noon-11pm Sun)