Craft beer, cocktails, wine, and nightlife in Big Bear Lake
Brewpub / American Restaurant — The Valley's Craft Brewery
The valley's primary craft brewery, using local water sources to produce signature beers on-site. Industrial-chic mountain brewery that's family-friendly during the day and a lively social bar at night.
📍 40827 Stone Rd, Big Bear Lake
🍺 Signature Brews: Barely Legal Honey Blonde Ale, Ode to Winslow Robust Porter
🕐 Happy Hour: Mon–Thu, 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Rock & Roll Burgers / Craft Beer
Every item has a music-themed name — "Hef Leppard," "Iron Maiden HellCat IPL." Known for their unique "Beer Shakes" — milkshakes made with craft beer instead of milk.
📍 618 Pine Knot Ave, Suite B
🍔 Full burger menu + craft beer selection
Dive Bar / Karaoke — Open Until 2 AM
The most recognized dive bar and karaoke venue in the valley. A local favorite for over 20 years. Unpretentious atmosphere, nightly entertainment, billiards, and live performances.
📍 40951 Big Bear Blvd, Big Bear Lake
🕐 Open until 2:00 AM nightly
🎤 Nightly karaoke, billiards, live performances
🍔 Beef sliders, French fries, onion rings
Music & Pool Lounge — 21+ Only
A specialized music and pool lounge in the Village. Age-restricted (21+) venue focusing on live rock and blues performances every Friday and Saturday night.
📍 40754 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake
🎵 Live rock & blues — Fri & Sat nights
🎱 Multiple pool tables, Direct TV for sports
Upscale Casual — Restaurant by Day, Bar by Night
Dual-purpose establishment that functions as a high-volume restaurant during the day and a lively bar at night. Heavy timber architecture with large glass windows overlooking Village Drive.
📍 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake
Wine Bar & Lounge — The Quiet Alternative
The premier wine bar in Big Bear Lake. A curated, quiet experience with charcuterie boards, flatbreads, and seasonal specialties like Glühwein (hot spiced wine).
📍 40754 Village Dr, Big Bear Lake
🍷 "Wine Wednesday" — discounts on glasses of red & white
🧀 Charcuterie boards, flatbreads, seasonal specials