A good vacation can't be called a good one without partying! Luckily, Monterey is rich in hot spots, where music plays all night long, where a good mood is a permanent resident. But we'll tell you a secret - almost all nightclubs and lounges in Monterey are open 24x7, being bars and pubs by day, and transforming into glorious nightclubs at night.
1) Mucky Duck
Mucky Duck is a club that won the contest for being the best singles lounge in Monterey. It opened more than 15 years ago. Every night, the place is crowded with young, wild and energetic people. It would be almost impossible to have a quiet talk, and that's the best part, because Duck offers a rockin' time. Indoor and outdoor fireplaces make for a perfect ambiance, along with all the lights. Friendly, young staff and a great bar area.
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2) Britannia Arms : Authentic British Pub
Monterey nightlife is very colorful and diverse. This time we are offering you a typical British pub in the heart of Monterey, a city with a lot of Spanish history. Britannia Arms is a very popular pub by day, offering a relaxing time and great British beer. When darkness falls across the streets, this pub is metamorphosed into a wonderful, British theme based night club. This is one of the hottest spots in the nightlife of Monterey.
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3) Crown & Anchor
This nightclub was voted as a "must see" among Monterey hotspots while visiting the historic old town. As Monterey is hugged by the ocean and has history related to maritime activities, Crown & Anchor offers a sailing ship and a pirate life theme based nightclub. The staff wears sailor suits and they serve real rum. The nights are crowded and wild here, but the place is big enough to welcome everyone.
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4) Doc Ricketts
Ricketts is a fantasy character of a very popular novel on Monterey. Want to find out more? Welcome to the Doc Ricketts lounge! A very spacious, trendy and a very colorful place. For more fun they offer karaoke nights and the winners "drink" their prizes right there. It is always a lot of fun and energy and love in the air at Doc Ricketts nightclub.
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5) Cibo
Care for something more special? Cibo - Italian restaurant and nightclub - is just the thing you need. It has a wonderful music menu that brings you an exciting mix of jazz, R&B, funk, reggae and Latin beats. Cibo offers gourmet dinners, sophisticated cocktails and wonderful live music. The nice, friendly and educated staff, the great ambiance and the carefully-selected furniture - all these make Cibo the perfect place for an evening out.
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6) The Hippodrome Nightclub
Welcome to the largest nightclub in Monterey! The Hippodrome has four dance floors arranged on two levels and 13 bar stations. But, that is not all - it has 30 television screens! Want more? Dance cages! Anyone can get in the mood to party here. They also have private booths and rooms. All these can be reserved in advance for special occasions. The Hippodrome is an oasis for any kind of partying and loud, incandescent nights!
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7) Peter B's Brewpub
Peter B's Brewpub presents a micro-brewery. It offers visitors great food and great beer. Of course with a warm, friendly atmosphere. A special thing about this club - it has pool tables and a sports TV area! It is open all night long, and besides pool tables and TV's, Peter B's has a great dancing floor. The dancing area is apart from the TV area, so no one feels bothered.
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