Located near the Lakeville Highway, at first glance Ernie's Bar appears to be no more than a defunct auto/garage shop with a vintage Chrysler sticking out its front. Once inside, it is a cool dive bar that attracts a lot of bikers making rest-stops from the highway. The selection of beers is rumored to be exceptional for wallet-friendly prices and Ernie's is considerate enough to offer a shuttle-service to its patrons to avoid any DUIs. Sit out on the patio and have a cold one as you talk shop with bikers.
Clif Family Winery is a family owned vineyard which offers up excellent wine tastings with artisan food pairings. Known mainly for their Clif Bar, an energy snack popular among cyclists, one can sample some of their best vintages such as Estate Zinfandel, Grenache, and of course, Cabernet Sauvignon, which is their specialty. Enjoy a glass with some spectacular views of the verdant vineyards when you visit here.
Located on the second floor of Napa’s Andaz Hotel, this sophisticated outdoor lounge offers its guests an extensive menu of regionally inspired cocktails, craft beers and delicious local wines. Drinks can be accompanied with light bites, desserts or try their amazing Mac n Cheese or grass-fed beef burgers from the food menu. The place is spacious and has comfortable seating with large communal tables and fire pits. Guests can savor their favorite cocktails and wines, while enjoying the music of Andaz Artists.
Brasswood Cellars situated in the heart of St Helena is a winery featuring multiple tasting rooms as well as a guided tour of the facility. The exquisite wine produced here in small batches using locally grown grapes is quite popular amidst wine connoisseurs in the city. You can tour the beautiful Estate Vineyards and learn about their entire wine making process as you will uncover how the concoction came to be stored in large, elegant wooden casks where they are left for fermentation. Moreover, you can also learn the nuances of wine tasting in the Sensory Room at Brasswood Cellars under expert guidance during your visit here. Overall, if you already not an oenophile, this place will turn you into one.
Madcap is an elegant restaurant serving American, French and Japanese cuisine under one roof. Headed by Chef Ron Siegel, the tasting menu features a delicious collection of delicacies varying in cuisines. The minimal yet elegant décor stands for the classic approach put forward by the restaurant which also reflects on the menu. Earthen clay pots and plates, floral presentations and shades of grey and brown throughout create an intimate and cozy atmosphere. The restaurant also features a bar housing several wines and cocktails to pair with your tasting or à la carte menu.