Drakes Fireside Lounge
Bodega Bay
Bar in Bodega Bay, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
Drakes Fireside Lounge is a strong choice for a date, celebration drink, or relaxed coastal dinner when the room matters: fireplace, leather seating, outdoor firepits, Bodega Bay views. At $45 per person, the value is strongest if you plan to order food as well as drinks, since the lounge connects to a chef-led Sonoma Coast kitchen.
About Drakes Fireside Lounge
Drakes Fireside Lounge is a Bodega Bay option to consider when you want a casual setting with posted service windows across the afternoon and evening on weekdays, plus earlier weekend hours. The price point is $45 per person, so it makes sense for guests who are planning around that per-person estimate.
Because the public details are limited, the safest way to evaluate Drakes Fireside Lounge is direct: it is a casual Bodega Bay venue with defined hours and a $45-per-person estimate. Specific claims about cuisine, signature dishes, drinks, views, seating style, chef, or awards should not be assumed unless you confirm them directly before going.
Plan around the posted service windows
The strongest planning detail is the schedule. Drakes Fireside Lounge is open Monday through Friday from 12–3 PM and 4–9 PM, Saturday and Sunday from 7:30 AM–2 PM and 4–9 PM. That gives it useful coverage for afternoon and evening plans, with earlier hours on weekends.
At $45 per person, set expectations around a planned stop in Bodega Bay rather than a bargain meal.
The casual dress code keeps planning simple
Drakes Fireside Lounge has a casual dress code, which makes it easy to fit into a Bodega Bay day without requiring a more formal plan. That casual baseline is one of the clearest confirmed reasons it can work for visitors who want a direct Bodega Bay stop.
The hours also make it practical across several dayparts: weekday afternoon and evening windows, plus weekend morning-to-afternoon and evening service. For Bodega Bay planning, broader local guides can help position it within the trip: Our full Bodega Bay restaurants guide, Our full Bodega Bay hotels guide, Our full Bodega Bay bars guide, Our full Bodega Bay wineries guide, Our full Bodega Bay experiences guide.
Who should choose it
Choose Drakes Fireside Lounge if you want a casual Bodega Bay venue with posted weekday afternoon and evening hours, weekend morning-to-afternoon and evening hours, a $45-per-person estimate. Confirm current details directly before making it the centerpiece of the plan.
Planning details
- Location
- Coast Highway One, 103 CA-1, Bodega Bay, CA 94923
- Website
- drakesbodegabay.com
- Phone
- (707) 875-3525
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, lodge‑style lounge with a glowing fireplace, soft leather chairs, and an elm‑wood bar, opening onto firepits and expansive ocean and headland views; relaxed yet refined coastal feel suited to unwinding over drinks and shared plates.
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At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Hotel Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by 10pm
Signature Pours
signature mixologist cocktails
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Pax Wines, Notable alternative
- Stark's Steak & Seafood, Notable alternative
- La Gare French Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Grossman's Noshery & Bar, Notable alternative
- CIBO Rustico Pizzeria, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in and around Bodega Bay
Pax Wines is the better cross-shop if the night is mainly about wine, while Drakes Fireside Lounge is the easier fit for a fireside, sit-down coastal evening. Choose Pax Wines when the bottle is the focus; choose Drakes when the room and relaxed occasion matter more.
Stark's Steak & Seafood and La Gare French Restaurant read as stronger restaurant-led alternatives for diners who want the meal to carry the night. Drakes is the softer choice for ambiance and convenience, but those two are safer if the group expects a more defined dinner format.
For lower-pressure eating, Grossman's Noshery & Bar and CIBO Rustico Pizzeria are better backups when comfort, value, or casual group energy matter. Drakes is the pick for a quieter special-occasion feel; Grossman's and CIBO are stronger fallbacks when the plan is more casual than romantic.
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| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Drakes Fireside Lounge | Bodega Bay | No published awards |
| Pax Wines | Sebastopol | No published awards |
| Stark’s Steak & Seafood | Santa Rosa | No published awards |
| La Gare French Restaurant | Santa Rosa | No published awards |
| Grossman’s Noshery & Bar | Santa Rosa | No published awards |
| CIBO Rustico Pizzeria | Santa Rosa | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best time to go to Drakes Fireside Lounge?
Use the posted hours to plan: Drakes Fireside Lounge is open Mon–Fri 12–3 PM and 4–9 PM, Sat–Sun 7:30 AM–2 PM and 4–9 PM. If you want a simpler visit, choose a time that fits those windows and confirm current availability before going.
Does Drakes Fireside Lounge have outdoor seating?
If that matters for your visit, contact Drakes Fireside Lounge directly before you go.
What's the crowd like at Drakes Fireside Lounge?
The confirmed dress code is casual, but you should confirm directly if you need a particular atmosphere for a date, group, or special occasion.
Is Drakes Fireside Lounge worth the prices?
It may be worth it if the $45-per-person estimate fits your budget and the Bodega Bay location and hours work for your plans. If your decision depends on specific food, drinks, views, or seating details, confirm those directly before visiting.
Is Drakes Fireside Lounge good for a date?
It can be a practical option if you want a casual Bodega Bay venue with posted afternoon and evening hours, plus earlier weekend hours.
Is the food good at Drakes Fireside Lounge?
The confirmed price is $45 per person, so confirm current offerings directly if food is the main reason for your visit.
