Must-see nightlife in Northern Mountains

  • Blackbird Inn

    Northern Mountains

    Locals' favorite and welcoming to everyone, the Blackbird is the social hub of tiny Clio (a short drive from Graeagle). Housed in a former hotel and…

  • Etna Brewing Company

    West of I-5

    Try one of the standard brews like the complex and malty Mossback APA (its most popular) or go lighter with the yummy wheat and fruit Blackberry Blond…

  • Brewing Lair

    Northern Mountains

    Follow the Trail of Tastes (a tastebud-teasing flight of five beers) while taking in the forest and mountain views at this craft-beer beauty just north of…

  • Mamma Llama

    West of I-5

    A local institution, this coffeehouse is a roomy and relaxed chill spot. The espresso is well made, there’s a selection of comic books and CDs, and there…

  • Fall River Brewing

    Redding & Around

    It's a Bring Your Own Food (BYOF) policy here, so you come for the beer. If you like a hoppy brew, try the Hoppy Mother Froger Double IPA named for a…

  • Final Draft Brewing Company

    Redding & Around

    Open in spring of 2017 with much fanfare, this is a big industrial-style brew pub with shiny vats on display. This is the place to try beer styles you won…

  • Wildcard Brewing Company

    Redding & Around

    Modern, open-plan decor encourages sociability at this fun downtown brewpub. Its 530 Hometown Ale (named for the local area code) is the perfect antidote…

  • Woody's Brewing Co.

    Redding & Around

    One of Redding's first brewpubs (open since 2015) also has the best food menu – from great burgers and salads to crunch tater tots and flavorful wings…

  • Siskiyou Brew Works

    Mt Shasta Region

    In a not-obvious spot in the McCloud Dairy Barn just off Hwy 89, this rustic little spot churns out the town's first craft beers and decent, heavily…

  • Drunk Brush

    Northern Mountains

    A sweet little courtyard wine bar that pours 25 wines and a few beers. Sample delicious appetizer pairings in a welcoming, arty atmosphere and sometimes…

  • Seven Suns Coffee & Cafe

    Mt Shasta Region

    This snug little hangout serves organic, locally roasted coffee, light meals (around $10) and is consistently busy. There’s live acoustic music some…

  • Red House

    West of I-5

    This airy, light and bamboo-bedecked spot serves a wide selection of teas, light snacks (soups from $3) and organic, fair-trade, shade-grown coffee. The…

  • Alehouse Pub

    Redding & Around

    Too bad for fans of the cheap stuff, this local pub keeps a selection of highly hopped beers on tap and sells T-shirts emblazoned with ‘No Crap on Tap.’…

  • Niles Coffee Company

    Mt Shasta Region

    If you're missing Starbucks, this place serves their coffee but is otherwise a homey, cafe where locals gossip while eating homemade pastries and light…

  • Café at Turtle Bay

    Redding & Around

    Cafe in the Turtle Bay Museum Store serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks.

  • Etna Brewery & Taphouse

    West of I-5

    Serving delicious Etna brews on tap, come here for the beer more than the ambience or food (mostly burgers).