Best Bar Dining in Marin

From classic cocktails, original creations, juicy beers and quality wines, these watering holes have it all. Bring a friend, group or just your own self on an outing to enjoy a drink and lively atmosphere at one of our favorite bars in Marin. The 2024 readers’ choice Best of the County winner is Perry’s on Magnolia (pictured above). For the rest of the Marin Magazine‘s Best of Marin County bar dining picks see below.

Our 2024 Dining category sponsor is Rodney Strong. View the rest of the Dining category here.

Because there are so many great ones, we’ve broken it down by region: Southern, Central, and Northern Marin.

Southern | Central | Northern

Southern Marin

Buckeye Roadhouse

Mill Valley

The warm dark-wood bar with red leather booths is a popular spot for cocktails, conversations or a light meal. Heated patio seating offers a moment’s respite with a fresh espresso and breakfast burrito from the weekday Buckeye Joe Coffee Kiosk out front. Feeling hungry? Oysters Bingo, baby back ribs and chili-lime “brick” chicken are a few of the satisfying comfort-food menu items that have made this classic roadhouse a favorite since the ’30s.

15 Shoreline Hwy, Mill Valley, 415.331.2600

Gravity Tavern

Mill Valley

The inviting bar of Gravity Tavern still allows customers to partake in all of the delightful choices the Mill Valley staple has to offer from grilled chicken Waldorf salad with pickled grapes to a lobster roll with toasted challah.

38 Miller Ave Suite 1, Mill Valley

Watershed

Mill Valley

Gather ’round the fire pit in front of the restaurant at the Lumber Yard or hang out at the long bar for a pre-dinner glass of wine from their extensive list, craft cocktail or draft beer. If you’re looking to eat, the Stemple Creek Ranch burger and fresh pastas are matched with a bevy of simply prepared, easy to share dishes (like spicy rock cod lettuce cups or lamb riblets) that reflect chef Kyle Swain’s careful sourcing and focus on local flavor.

129 Miller Ave, Mill Valley, 415.888.2406

Central Marin

Perry’s on Magnolia

Larkspur

Visit the bustling bar, a perennial Best of the County winner, at Perry’s on Magnolia for warm service, quality cocktails, beers on tap and a glass of wine. Drinks range from locally inspired original creations like the Sonoma Sour, classics like the Perry’s Manhattan, globally sourced wines and draft beers. The long wooden counter invites friendly gatherings and conversations to go along with your beverage of choice.

234 Magnolia Ave, Larkspur, 415.927.1877

Flatiron

San Rafael

The remodeled Flatiron is where refined American bar food lives happily in its ideal environment — with a selection of craft beers. Owned by the Strickers, a husband-and-wife duo, this polished sports bar serves noshes like chili lime cauliflower, classic sandwiches and truffle and waffle fries in a space that also features classic arcade games.

724 B St, San Rafael, 415.453.4318

Northern Marin

Finnegan’s Marin

Novato

The dark wood paneled booths and high backs on bar stools mean it is easy to linger over Irish-inspired meals like corned beef and cabbage or nachos made with waffle fries instead of corn chips. They taste just as good on the heated outdoor patio.

877 Grant Ave, 415.899.1516