1. The Brewery At Lake Tahoe
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (530) 544-2739
Address: 3542 U.S. Highway 50
Description: A well-established hangout for beer aficionados, the Brewery at Lake Tahoe features great home-brewed beer and an outside deck to enjoy it on. The brewery is open daily from 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. during summer and mixed hours during winter. This establishment is for drinking home brews only. Its signature beer is the Bad Ass Ale. Give it a try if you like strong, English-type ale.
2. The Beacon Restaurant
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (530) 541-0630
Address: 1900 Jameson Beach Road
Description: This restaurant sits beachfront at historic Camp Richardson and boasts not only a fantastic view of Lake Tahoe but also great live music Wednesday through Sunday during the summer. The music varies between blues, folk, and jazz and is performed on the outside deck. There are not enough O’s in romantic to describe this place. If you’re looking for intimacy, you’ve got to try the Beacon. Outside service starts the week before Memorial Day and usually extends to the end of September, depending on the weather. (See the Recreation and Vacation Rentals chapters for more information about Camp Richardson.)
3. Rojo’S Tavern
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (530) 541-4960
Address: 3091 Harrison Street
Description: With its rustic look, Rojo’s has that Old Tahoe feel. Besides being a very good restaurant, the tavern has music in its downstairs cabaret as well as open mic night Wednesday and karaoke Sunday. If you want to get a feel for the Lake Tahoe of the 1920s and 1930s, give Rojo’s a visit. Open daily.
4. The Tudor English Pub
City: South Lake Tahoe, CA
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (530) 541-6603
Address: 1041 Fremont Street
Description: Billing itself as a typical English pub, the Tudor appeals to a varied customer base that enjoys its extended pub menu for lunch and dinner. You can play pool and also enjoy live entertainment. The Tudor is open daily starting at noon.