Pearl Hour

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  Heather Dirksen
2 weeks ago
We saw someone complain about the $10 cover charge for the band but also saw someone say the bands here were amazing so we took the plunge and GLAD WE DID!We were happy to pay for such delightful entertainment and the cocktails were amazing! We ll be back!

  Ian Shultzaberger
2 weeks ago
To be clear, there is no food, it's just drinks. However I love the location, the ambiance, and said drinks. They put care into creating these recipes, and just as much care into making them. Service is wonderful, and the live music is great. Be prepared to put some money down for drinks, average price off happy hour for the drinks is in the neighborhood of 16 bucks. We spent about 80ish bucks for two drinks each between my wife and I.

  Bernardo Sarmiento
7 months ago
Pearl Hour has been, for quite some time, our favorite bar in Monterey and one of our favorite bars in Monterey. We reached out to PH to ask whether we could host a welcome drinks event the night before our wedding, and they graciously accepted! I can t begin to explain how incredible the service we got in preparation for and during the event was. Every single one of our guests gushed about the quality of the delicious cocktails and how BEAUTIFUL the space was. Thank you so much, Pearl Hour, for hosting us, especially since we know that putting together events such as this one can be really stressful. A+ drinks. A+ service. A+ everything.

  Grigoriy Dubyago
2 months ago
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  AMBROSIA1320
4 months ago
I popped in recently on a Sunday, upon recommendation for live music. They had an incredible jazz band. The atmosphere was amazing. They hadan incredible selection of spirits. So many I'd never seen before. The colors, the vibe, the staff...fabulous! I definitely reccomend this place and will be returning next time I'm in town!

  Alicia
9 months ago
Pearl hour is simultaneously a high end cocktail and service bar with an intimate and moody atmosphere but also a place that isn't stuck up, draws big crowds and clearly the locals favorite. Katie who runs the bar is nothing but a pure professional with everyone who walks through the doors and she holds all of her staff to the same standards. The cocktails are interesting and each person on the staff is happy to take to time to talk about them with you. The spirits are very hand chosen and if you haven't heard of them before, they want you to understand what you should know about the producer etc. Or, you could just have your own experience, dance with your friends to whatever jazz or eclectic dj is playing or lounge on the vintage furniture. It's whatever you want it to be. This is the place. Don't miss it.

  Angelina Vivanh
3 months ago
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  Christopher Ostler
2 years ago
What a gem! I went on a Sunday night. Live jazz that was spectacular. It was after 9 and I hadn t eaten yet, but I was able to door dash a meal without any issue at all. The wait staff was friendly and remarkably attentive! I stuck to the classic cocktails all of which were outstanding! I will definitely return next to me I am in town

  Sean M
a week ago
Outstanding, great classic cocktails, skilled bartenders, good service. Perfect for an early afternoon cocktail.Review amended, perfect for great cocktails all the time. Creative and delicious!

  Raquel (Raquel)
a year ago
Great little venue. We came into town to see Perfect Blue perform!The cocktail drink had an adorable orange star garnish. The local beer was delicious.

  Dahlia Nasrah
a year ago
Great vibes but the bartenders aren t the best. When I asked if they had any type of tequila that was anything but a well (I.e., don julio, patron, casamigos) the man said they didn t carry it, which was quite shocking to me. He proceeded to offer me a tequila that would be $40 per drink (because it was top shelf), which is not what I asked him to do. Regardless, if you re looking for a fun night out, this is an okay place to go. There are some places in the area with a better ambiance.

  Topo Gigio
a year ago
We started out Friday night here. It s by no means bad but the interior doesn t quite match the inviting back patio. The fire pit is decidedly a romantic spot for a first date. Pleasantly surprised to find several other queer folks about. Have fun exploring the creative spirits.

 
2 years ago
The place itself very nice, with great music and tasty cocktails. The service was professional but at the same time, nobody notifies us that they charge per person for the live music and we got the surprise just when we received the check, also the weather outside is cold and there are no heaters so be prepared.

  Chris Sweeney
5 months ago
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  Yazmin orozco
2 years ago
Moody and chic. This place had a great vibe. The coktails are highly recommended light but with a kick. The music dj selection had the place enjoying everyones company.

  Antonio Vargas (VagabondDragons)
a year ago
Cool and hipster cocktail bar, 5 minutes walk from Cannery Row.Perfect for a bohemian evening under the clear sky next to the fire pit

  Sarah Tesfasion
3 months ago
My two friends and I were not let inside because they were at capacity. We waited outside until a large group left, at which point they told us we still couldn t come in because they were really behind on orders. It s baffling to me that we couldn t even sit inside (there were plenty of open tables and couches). After waiting outside for about 45 minutes, we left. This was my first time here and I d hesitate to give it another shot.

  Noellynn Slaughter
3 years ago
Really cool vibe! Soon they are opening for food and will be open later into the day. I look forward to being able to hang out here more often to bring some cheer back to socially distanced life

  Rick Dobbs
a year ago
Really great spot with solid drinks but it's often so cold in there we don't stay long. Last time we were there it was warmer outside. People were bundled up on the couches. Bars are supposed to be comfortable.The live jazz was really wonderful and the staff is attentive. Drinks are spot on and the decor is fun.

  Travis Newton
2 years ago
The best cocktail bar we have been to in California. Great menu, great service, amazing atmosphere. Will return when we are back in town. A must place to visit when in Monterey

  Mitchell Brown
6 months ago
$10 happy hour cocktails were delicious! Amazing outdoor space in the back with a huge fire pit and tons of seating. Would go back any time

  Amanda Oliveira Snyder
a year ago
Great cocktails and superb atmosphere - especially the back patio. They also have a lot of live music / performances (most of which have a cover, I think).

  Melissa Fischl
3 years ago
Not only does this place serve amazing, unique drinks with a speakeasy atmosphere (that has been completely revamped in the coolest way...), but it also curates cocktail boxes in a brilliant business shift to respond to COVID. The knowledge about every bottle on their shelves, the family who produces it and even the bartender known for a drink with it... is unmatched. The personalized recommendations make for an amazing beverage to suit any taste or budget. I am so excited for this place to open back up in the future with the gorgeous garden patio that has been lovingly planted and tended to throughout this shutdown, but in the meantime I'm ecstatic to have their bottle service as an option. Thanks for your amazing service Katie and crew!!! Also... A new espresso bar?!

  Casey Buck
2 years ago
We loved the burlesque Alice in Wonderland show. The service was great as were the drinks, entertainment, and ambiance of the place.

  Bashaer Gheyath
2 years ago
Beautiful spot, wonderful ambiance and attentive staff.Rare finds especially for the Gin aficionado. We had to try almost everything on the menu! Interesting combos, some more herby than others.If you are a Prosecco lover , their blood sisters is one of the most unique Prosecco/brandy based cocktails (on the sweeter side) if you re feeling citrus go for the rum (mermaids tail) and if you re feeling like a clean botanical gin go for the sunrise in Japan you cannot go wrong.

  Erin O Neill
8 months ago
Visiting Monterey from NY. After much googling, we settled on taking an uber to Pearl- so happy we did! The Jazz band playing (Sunday night) was excellent, and the drinks are fantastic. I recommend the Tiger Style & Cancer. The place is gorgeous, the staff is so nice- there are so many sweet touches here, there s a faint smell of incense burning and mood lighting everywhere. Very comfortable. 10/10!

  Matt Dermody
9 months ago
Was here for a private event. The staff was overwhelmed as the event was apparently larger than they had planned for. With that said I still waited an hour and 45 minutes for the drinks that I had ordered only to be told that they were out of the Modern Love. I then tried to order alternate drinks as a replacement to then be told that it was beer only at that point. I conceded to getting beers in exchange for the cocktails never coming out. After 20 more minutes the beers had not been provided either so I asked to just cancel it all and have my card back. At this point I was accused of stealing and the bartender claimed she had made all of my drinks and that I owed the bar for all of them. I know very well that I spent 2 hours in the bar and at no point did I receive a drink so it was very frustrating to be accused of stealing. I understand that the staff was very busy and overworked but I never received my drinks after 2 hours and just wanted my card so I could leave and was instead falsely accused of trying to get away without paying.

  David Ulrich
3 months ago
Lame. That's all I'm going to say. Not a fan. Don't see why people come to this place. 20-30 minute wait times to buy a drink. And they charged me a cover charge to get in the door apparently for a dance dj when no one is actually dancing.

  Preston Lawson
9 months ago
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  Vireak Ouch
2 years ago
I've been looking for a good cocktail bar in the area. This is it. They don't usually stock pineapple juice though, so more tropical drinks like Mai Tai or Singapore Sling are out.