1. Jasper O’Farrell’S
City: Sebastopol, CA
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (707) 823-1389
Address: 6957 Sebastopol Avenue
Description: This tiny pub keeps Sebastopol busy every night of the week—mostly blues, some rock, some reggae and world beat, some original songwriting, and even the occasional Celtic group. Tuesday is open-mic night. It’s eclectic and very local. The stage and dance floor were recently expanded to make the live experience more enjoyable.
2. Ace In The Hole Cider Pub
City: Sebastopol, CA
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (707) 829-1223
Address: 3100 Gravenstein Highway N.
Description: I like this place. It’s out in the country a bit, some distance north of Sebastopol (at the Graton turnoff). You can always count on live entertainment any night of the week, but earlier than at most clubs. Performers typically play from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m., though some nights the music begins at happy hour. It’s a cider pub, the first of its kind in America, where delicious hard ciders are created, bottled, and available on tap. Beer and wine are also served if cider isn’t your thing. The food is good, consisting largely of pizza, barbecue, and fish and chips. It’s a small pub, so come early to get a seat and a parking spot.