going pineapple wheat ale to the hoppy Whispering Pine IPA. Set in the town’s original masonic lodge, Big Bear Mountain Brewery pulls from nine taps featuring beers like its Honey Buzz Blonde as well as hard kombucha. Wyatt’s Grill & Saloon changes its taps regularly to introduce new brews and is the hop spot for Big Bear’s annual Oktoberfest celebrations, while The Bone Yard Bar & Grill keeps the buzz flowing with 44 brews on tap and vast wine and spirits lists. FUN & GAMES Village Sports Bar has more than 20 beers on tap and a full bar to keep your glass filled as you play pool, darts, and arcade games. Big Bear Bar & Grill also has pool tables plus horseshoes, foosball, karaoke, and live music to keep you on your toes. Alley Oops Sports Bar inside The Bowling Barn covers all the drink bases and knocks it out of the park with billiards and more entertainment. COCKTAIL SHAKERS Belly up to the character-rich bar at Captains Anchorage, where perfectly crafted martinis—and many other classic cocktails—have been shaken and stirred ever since Where to toast and gather when libations are in order. actor Andy Devine opened the revered establishment in 1947. The Pines Tavern on the Lake also makes impeccable After skiing down powdery slopes, kayaking on old-school cocktails, best enjoyed with its sweeping lake shimmering waters, or traversing lush hiking trails, you’ll view. Old Country Inn does breakfast libations right bebe ready to quench your thirst. From craft brews made tween the mimosa flights and crazy-good Bloody Marys. on the mountain to California wines and artfully mixed cocktails, Big Bear Lake has your adult beverage needs WINE TIME covered. Barrel 33 is Big Bear’s go-to wine bar, where you can choose from more than 100 California wines and enjoy CHEERS TO BEERS live music on weekends. Sample new vintages by the Whether you’re passionate about pilsners or sweet on glass or flight and buy your favorite bottles to enjoy back stouts, Big Bear Lake has a brew for you. Big Bear at your hotel or vacation rental. Lake Brewing Company’s suds range from the easy-
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MARGARITAVILLE, BIG BEAR STYLE VACATION IN A GLASS Hacienda Grill serves up inventive craft cocktails alongside delicious Mexican fare. Swing by for an early lunch to cure what ails you with a Bloody Maria, embrace the resort life with a tropical Mai Tai, or close the evening with a chile-laced watermelon Cadillac margarita.
#CFBB TIP: From gorgeous outdoor patios to takeout and delivery options, there are so many ways to take in the splendor of our Valley while drinking responsibly, including designating a driver and skipping the plastic by bringing your own metal straws and a cloth or paper bag for reuse.
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