Cheers to the crafters of creative concoctions
Great wine is fine and expected in Napa, no question; but sometimes, nothing but a well-crafted cocktail will satisfy a craving. Shaken or stirred, flaming, on the rocks or with a twist, these spots — recommended by Archer Hotel Napa’s in-the-know concierge team — are the best spots for cocktails in downtown Napa.
Eiko's
Cole’s Chop House
Morimoto Napa
Torc
Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar at Archer Hotel Napa
Atop Archer Hotel Napa is downtown’s favorite rooftop bar, with panoramic views that pair well with the house-made cocktails crafted by the talented Sky & Vine Rooftop Bar mixologists. Relax in comfortable lounge seating among potted olive trees or next to a fire pit while savoring elevated American cuisine. Spice things up with blistered shishito peppers served with lime and sea salt, or try the local-favorite lobster corn dogs with spicy caper remoulade. Accompany your fare with the Paloma, Aperol Spritz, Lemon Drop, Margarita or Mule (all on tap). Or try Mario's Girl, with New Amsterdam peach vodka, Rumhaven coconut rum, Lo-Fi gentian amaro, charred pineapple syrup and coconut-peach foam.
Cool cocktails outside of downtown Napa
- Napa — Napa Sport offers a large center bar with TV screen after HDTV screen with separate receivers, an authentic white maple gymnasium floor, private booths with their own TVs and much-better-than-bar-food bar food (think elevated hot wings and five cuts of beef with four sauce options). Sit back, relax with a cocktail and root for your team (or enjoy the company you’re with) in an elevated sports atmosphere.
- Rutherford — A delectable part of Auberge du Soleil is the resort’s Bistro & Bar. An inventive, seasonal cocktail menu includes the summertime favorite L'Esprit du Soleil and Bud Break, plus the perennial favorite Sazerac. Enjoy your well-crafted cocktail of choice — along with sharable bites, artisan cheese, perhaps a selection from the raw bar or the grill — on the wraparound deck with fantastic Napa Valley views or inside, fireside.
- St. Helena — Cozy up to the bar at Goose & Gander for some old-school cocktails that’ll take you back. The Lost at Sea — with Appleton Estate Reserve rum, Cruzan Black Strap rum, Smith & Cross rum, Falernum liqueur, passion fruit, pineapple, lime and nutmeg — just may be your new favorite cocktail. This public house serves rustic American food and tempting bar bites meant to complement the retro-fresh libations in a relaxed but memorable atmosphere.
When it's time to visit the best places for cocktails in downtown Napa (and beyond), get ready to raise a glass: To new adventures — bottoms up, cocktail lovers!
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