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Celebrate your Big Bear day at one of these breweries, bars, or tasting rooms. By Alejandra Saragoza
THE PINES TAVERN ON THE LAKE 350 Alden Rd., 909.878.0506, thepinestavernbigbear.com Lunch, Dinner ROYAL THAI BISTRO 40766 Village Dr., 909.866.2808, royalthaicafebigbear.com Lunch, Dinner SANTANA & MAVERICKS 40771 Big Bear Blvd., 909.878.0047, santanamavericksbarandgrill.com Lunch, Dinner SISTER MY SISTER BAKE SHOP 40191 Big Bear Blvd., 909.878.0878, sistermysisterbakeshop.com Breakfast, Lunch
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STELLA LUNA 40696 Village Dr., 909.366.0261, stellalunarestaurant.com Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After skiing down powdery slopes, kayaking on shimmering waters, or traversing gorgeous hiking trails, you’ll be ready to unwind with a drink. Here are the best spots in the Valley to quench your thirst. BARREL 33 Choose from more than 100 California wines, including small-batch boutique blends from the Central Coast and distinct vintages from the highest-altitude commercial vineyard and winery in the Northern Hemisphere. BIG BEAR BAR & GRILL Here, the drinks are just the start of your experience. Pair your brewski with live music, karaoke, and a rousing game of horseshoes. BIG BEAR LAKE BREWING COMPANY This spacious spot has an extensive menu, spanning everything from
full-bodied stouts and malty porters to vibrant pilsners and hoppy IPAs — all brewed onsite. CAPTAIN’S ANCHORAGE Opened 75 years ago by actor Andy Devine, this rustic restaurant and watering hole serves libations — plus a ghost story or two. (Ask your bartender about a mischievous ghost named George!) OLD COUNTRY INN The Old West meets boozy excellence at this down-home joint. We suggest the mimosa flight, featuring mimosas of the orange, cranberry, guava, and pomegranate persuasions, plus one of the best Bloody Marys you’ll ever try. THE PINES TAVERN ON THE LAKE It doesn’t get much better than sipping a dirty martini or a sparkling flute of champagne while overlooking the mountain-ringed lake.
STILLWELLS RESTAURANT 40650 Village Dr., 909.866.3121, stillwellsrestaurant.com Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner SWEET BASIL BISTRO 40629 Big Bear Blvd., 909.866.9212, sweetbasilbistro.net Lunch, Dinner WYATT’S GRILL & SALOON 42900 Big Bear Blvd., 909.585.3000, bigbearevents.com/wyatts Lunch, Dinner Call the Big Bear Visitor Center 909.866.7000
Sample local beers at Big Bear Lake Brewing Company.
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