Spotted Duck
Known For
Lively exposed-brick bar where regulars make the atmosphere
Spotted Duck's exposed brick walls and instagrammable interior give Pacific Grove a bar that feels like it belongs in a much larger city without losing any neighborhood charm. The regulars are vocal, the pours are generous, and the energy rewards showing up without a plan.
🕐Best time to visit: early evening on a Tuesday, before the weekend crowd arrives
Our Take
Spotted Duck rotates small-batch wines with the kind of curatorial confidence you'd find at a much larger city wine bar, backed by staff who actually know their producers. Worth a visit if you're nearby — a hidden-gem energy that hasn't fully broken through yet.
The Vibe
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✦ Cute Score ✦
Location
Downtown
542 Lighthouse Ave # 5, Pacific Grove, CA 93950, USA
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