Bars & Happy Hour
Patio drinks on the sand, a local taproom, and live music by the golf course.
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- On the sand
- Mr. Rick's, Custom House
- Beer
- Locals Taproom, Avila Market
- Wine
- Blue Moon Over Avila, Shuck Shack, tasting rooms
- Live music
- Mr. Rick's; Mulligan's at The Avila
Avila's bars are small and casual. Most are on Front Street within a short walk of each other, so it's easy to start with a beer on a patio and end with a glass of wine at a bistro. Two more are a short drive away, at Harford Pier and the golf course.
We don't list happy hour times here because they change through the year. Ask at the bar or check its website.
Front Street
Mr. Rick's
An oceanfront bar on the sand since 1992, with classic cocktails, burgers and live music.
404 Front St · mrricks.com
Custom House
A casual restaurant and bar on the promenade, known for its Bloody Mary.
404 Front St · oldcustomhouse.com
Blue Moon Over Avila
A French wine bar and bistro with wines from around the world.
460 Front St · bluemoonoveravila.com
Shuck Shack
Oysters and natural wine from local and international producers, in a relaxed beachfront space.
480 Front St · Shuck Shack website
Avila Market Restaurant & Mercantile
A deli with a long list of beers on tap, and beer to go for the beach.
354 Front St · Facebook
A block back
Locals Taproom
Opened in the old Libertine Brewing tasting room, with a rotating list of local craft beers and local wines. Guests pick the music from the record collection.
90 San Miguel St · localstaproomavila.com
The in-town tasting rooms (Alapay, Peloton, Sinor-LaVallee and Avila Wine Company) are also a block or two from the sand. See Wine Tasting.
Harford Pier
Mersea's
A seafood restaurant with a bar, out on Harford Pier over the water. With the Avila Beach Pier mostly closed for repairs, this is the place for a drink on a pier.
3985 Avila Beach Dr · merseas.com
The Avila
Mulligan's Bar & Grill
Casual food and a full bar at The Avila golf resort, with rotating local bands on a regular schedule. In October 2026 they played Thursday through Sunday.
6464 Ana Bay Rd · avilabeachresort.com
Getting home
If you're drinking, stay within walking distance, use a rideshare, or book a room in town. See Getting Here & Getting Around and Where to Stay.
Local tips
- Pick a song at Locals Taproom. Guests choose the music from the record collection.
- Mulligan's posts its live music lineup by month. In October 2026, bands played Thursday through Sunday.
- For a sunset drink over the water, walk out Harford Pier to the bar at Mersea's.
- Happy hour deals change, so ask your server or check the bar's website.
Frequently asked questions
What bars are on the beach in Avila?
Mr. Rick's has an oceanfront patio near the sand, and Custom House sits on the promenade. Both are at 404 Front Street.
Is there a brewery in Avila Beach?
Libertine Brewing's old tasting room is now Locals Taproom at 90 San Miguel Street, pouring a rotating list of local craft beer and wine.
Where is there live music in Avila Beach?
Mr. Rick's is a long-running live-music bar on Front Street, and Mulligan's Bar & Grill at The Avila books local bands on a monthly schedule.
Is there a bar on Harford Pier?
Yes. Mersea's, out on Harford Pier, has a bar along with its seafood menu.
