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Mission West is a cocktail bar in Santa Cruz, CA.

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Mission West is a trendy cocktail bar serving creative drinks in a vibrant atmosphere. Reviewers rave about the expertly crafted cocktails, friendly bartenders, and lively vibe. While some mention the prices are a bit steep, most agree it's worth it for the unique experience.

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Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Foursquare: 8.5/10

Zagat: 4.2/5

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Priyanka Mitra
Priyanka Mitra -Google user
3 years ago
Lively place. Friendly bartender. Fun decor. We tried the Boogeyman Last Word(on the sweeter side but not too much) and Buzzed Vesper. Both were delicious. No food service. Ample parking space in the backside.
Apryl L
Apryl L -Google user
4 years ago
Love the guys who changed this bar.
Apryl L
Apryl L -Google user
3 years ago
Truly a 5⭐ dive bar. Tons of out door seating and the occasional band or food truck. Pizza, Chinese, and Mexican right next door.
Taylor Shaw
Taylor Shaw -Google user
a month ago
I travel to Santa Cruz for work and was looking for a place with a good, additive free tequila selection. I found Mission West in an SF Gate article about bars in Santa Cruz. What a great spot! Steve, the bartender, was beyond excellent....Read More
$10–20Atmosphere: 5Moderate noiseSuitable for all group sizesNo wait
Jonathan Kaufman Scher
Jonathan Kaufman Scher -Google user
3 years ago
Friendly, knowledgeable bartenders; delicious signature cocktails; dog-friendly back patio.
Jerry Zimmerman
Jerry Zimmerman -Google user
2 years ago
Definitely a local bar. A great place to land after all the breweries close.
Kaila Pearson
Kaila Pearson -Google user
a month ago
My husband and I hosted our wedding after party at Mission West and we are so happy we did!!! Max and the service staff did so much to make our night feel extra special! Five star dive bar!!! Highly recommend!
Atmosphere: 5
Charles Meyer
Charles Meyer -Google user
3 months ago
My wife and I were looking for some well crafted cocktails while on a weekend getaway and that’s exactly what we found at Mission West. Kyle took excellent care of us and made one of the best cocktails I’ve had in years. He definitely takes...Read More
$30–50Atmosphere: 5
Natalie Bilal
Natalie Bilal -Google user
6 months ago
Great vibes! Had a nice virgin moscow mule
$10–20Atmosphere: 5
Maddie H
Maddie H -Google user
3 weeks ago
We had our wedding after-party at Mission West, with dancing and a DJ on the back patio. It was the best decision we could have possibly made. From our perspective, there were zero flaws. The venue has such outstanding vibes, great ownership and staff who...Read More
Lisa Burroughs
Lisa Burroughs -Google user
4 months ago
Dropped in on my birthday week in SC. Kendall, the bartender was wonderful. So friendly. The patrons were fun. Met two great young men, Sean and Denny. Had BEST time!! Thanks everyone :)
$20–30Atmosphere: 5
Jaime Acosta
Jaime Acosta -Google user
a year ago
I don't think they serve good, but I know the drinks are strong and tasty, and the Vibe is pretty chill. Love the people, and the bartenders. Never seen any drama or a fight happen. So it's cool.lol.
Atmosphere: 5
Donald Steiny
Donald Steiny -Google user
3 years ago
It is what it is, a bar. A few years ago the bar changed owners and its name and changed from a place for hard drinking types to a more varied clientele. Now it js a pleasant place to stop for a drink with...Read More
Mike Harms
Mike Harms -Google user
5 years ago
Fantastic cocktails with high end liquors. Mission West is a renovated cocktail bar in west end Santa Cruz, opened by the same local family that brought us the superlative beer destination Gourmet Haus in Redwood City. Must-see Santa Cruz cocktail destination.
Curtis Brown
Curtis Brown -Google user
3 years ago
Great bar. Nice atmosphere. Great house drinks and excellent selection of beers. Friendly bartender. Dog welcoming. Lots of outdoor seating.
Rebecca Barker
Rebecca Barker -Google user
5 years ago
Cocktails were fantastic! Bartenders were friendly and awesome! And place was clean and safe! Check it out
Richard Caraveo
Richard Caraveo -Google user
a year ago
Adam is an excellent bartender and the people at the bar were friendly.
$20–30Service: 5
Andrew Sutton
Andrew Sutton -Google user
2 years ago
Fun “dive bar” with good beer selection and upscale cocktails but for the love of god PLEASE figure out your bathroom situation.
Jesus Escobar
Jesus Escobar -Google user
4 years ago
Mission West was great! 👍 meet friends and some family there for a few drinks. …
Buddy Cat
Buddy Cat -Google user
9 months ago
Great place to grab drinks and relax with friends.
$20–30Atmosphere: 5

Features

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Highlights

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Accessibility

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Offerings

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Dining options

check icon Outside food allowed
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Amenities

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Atmosphere

check icon Casual
check icon Cozy
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Crowd

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Planning

Accepts reservations

Payments

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Pets

check icon Dogs allowed

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