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Saratoga's Best Bars
Saratoga's bar scene runs the length of Big Basin Way, from vineyard tastings to Irish pub pours. What follows is a curated walk through the places worth sitting down at for a drink — seven spots, each with its own distinct character.
1.Michaud and Martella
A locally owned bar on Big Basin Way, Michaud and Martella brings a straightforward drinking spot to Saratoga's main drag—no vineyard views required.
2.Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards
Savannah-Chanelle Vineyards pours locally crafted wines at its Big Basin Way tasting room, a relaxed spot to sample Santa Cruz Mountains vintages.
3.Enoteca La Storia
A locally owned bar in Saratoga, Enoteca La Storia offers an intimate wine-country experience with a carefully curated selection. Perfect for an evening of relaxed sipping.
4.Sullivan's Irish Pub
Sullivan's Irish Pub is a locally owned bar on Big Basin Way, offering a straightforward pint and a familiar place to gather in Saratoga.
5.Pisco Bar
Pisco Bar brings locally owned cocktail culture to 14486 Big Basin Way, where the focus is on Peru's namesake spirit poured into the heart of Saratoga's downtown strip.
6.Black Watch
Black Watch is a locally owned bar on North Santa Cruz Avenue, offering a relaxed spot to unwind in downtown Saratoga.
7.Carry Nations
A proper Saratoga watering hole on North Santa Cruz Avenue where the cocktails are taken seriously and the crowd understands the assignment.