Nightcap - San Luis Obispo, California

Lynn C.

Tucked away in a hotel with its own unassuming entrance is Nightcap, a cozy, intimate cocktail bar.

Their bartenders are clearly knowledgeable and are skilled in the old school art of conversation. Service is attentive and cocktails are executed well. Do yourself a favor and let them freestyle something for you, as they know what they’re doing when it comes to mixology. Also, this is a friendly place for someone who doesn’t drink alcohol but still wants the experience.

The ambience is also well engineered. Mirror ceilings, sexy low lighting, exposed brick, nice finishes and furnishings. Sex appeal 100%. Great spot to grab a drink by yourself, with a friend, or on a date.

I’d go back!

Jen H.

Love the cozy dark vibe. Can get noisy in this small space but love sitting at bar and watching the action by the staff. Great cocktails. We go every time we are in town.

Lori J. V.

Our mixologist Keith was great. Everyone knew what they wanted, but me. He asked me what I thought I might like. I said something bitter. And he asked what type of spirit and I said gin. He said he'd do a riff on a drink he makes, but he'll make it more bitter. It was heavenly!! Perfectly crafted, yum!

tim C.

Great cocktails, Beefeaters is well,a 5star plus. Cozy atmosphere is right on. Martini's our are option.

Marcin M.

absolutely divine! friendly staff serving great drinks in a cozy environment. had one or two (read: several) cocktails served by the great team behind the bar. shoutout to the bartender (whose name I shan't divulge) that made sure I drank exactly what I needed to drink. will come back here the next time I roll through SLO!

Lussy G.

Great service and drinks. Excellent bartenders.
My friends and I had a great time there, trying different drinks and all of them were so good.

sbbcampervan

Had such an amazing experience that I kind of want to keep this a secret...
Drinks/Flavor : 5/5 had the sazerac. Friends all enjoyed their drinks thoroughly as well.
Ambience : 5/5 very dark and intimate atmosphere. Semi-faint music playing in the back, but not loud enough to drown out your conversations. Not sure the experience at the bar, but we had a table and we didn't have to shout to talk and other people's conversation didn't spill into ours.
Service : 5/5 the water cups are small so the waiters had to make rounds to keep them filled, but they were always there! They were very accomodating when friend asked to see if they can customize her drink. Service with smiles. Very pleasant and good vibes. Really made my night
Value for Price : 5/5 great fun to sip your drinks and chit chat while you enjoy the atmosphere. Really lost track of time in there. Very charming

Ioanna

Beautiful space and polite staff. Very disappointed in the cocktails - the two "specials" we tried were too sweet, too basic and served like a soda drink. Pricey too for what it was. I would return for the ambiance but choose a regular drink.