.Best of Beer, Wine and Spirits 2025

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Best Bar or Pub

California Gold


Best Bartender (full name and where they pour)

Christian Clark, California Gold


Best Beer Garden

HopMonk Tavern


Best Beer Label

Pond Farm Brewing Co


Best Bloody Mary (restaurant/bar)

Sam’s Anchor Cafe


Best Brewery

Pond Farm Brewing Co


Best Cocktails

California Gold


Best Dive Bar

Silver Peso


Best Dog-Friendly Brewery

Pond Farm Brewing Co


Best Food & Wine Experience

The Bungalow Kitchen


Best Happy Hour

California Gold


Best Local Beer (brand, not brewery)

Devil’s Gulch, Pond Farm


Best Local Canned Beer (brand, not brewery)

Devil’s Gulch, Pond Farm


Best Retail Wine Selection

Ludwig’s


Best Sommelier (full name and restaurant)

Ian MacDonald, The Bungalow Kitchen


Best Sports Bar

Flatiron


Best Wine Bar

Zinz Wine Bar


Best Wine Club

Zinz Wine Bar


Best Wine Grower

Skywalker Vineyards


Best Wine Label

Pacheco Ranch Winery


Best Wine List

The Bungalow Kitchen


Best Wine Tasting Room

Voyage