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Locally made craft beer and seasonal cuisine are already a perfect match. Throw in some live (mostly free) music, and you\u2019re in store for a great night out.<\/p>\n

From brewpubs and beer gardens to roadside diners and artsy cafes, check out our list of over a dozen places in Sonoma County to eat local cuisine while listening to live music.<\/p>\n

Brewsters Beer Garden<\/h4>\n

With fire pits, heat lamps and ample room for dancing, this open-air restaurant and beer garden is a great venue to enjoy free, weekly live music<\/a> and Southern-style barbecue. Bands play from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; from 1-4 p.m. and 5-8 p.m. on Saturday; and from noon to 3 p.m. and 4-7 p.m. on Sunday. The family-friendly restaurant also has a kids play area and welcomes dogs on the outdoor patio. 229 Water St., Petaluma, 707-981-8330, brewstersbeergarden.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Lagunitas Brewing Co.<\/h4>\n

This local brewhouse has over a dozen house beers on tap and a simple menu of classic American cuisine, all best enjoyed outdoors while taking in the annual <\/span>Live at Lagunitas<\/span> summer concert series, with shows happening every weekend from June to September. Most shows are free but require tickets to reserve a spot; tickets can be purchased on <\/span>Eventbrite<\/span><\/a>. There’s also music bingo from 6-8 p.m. every Thursday. <\/span>1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, 707-778-8776, <\/span>lagunitas.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Visitors lounge on the amphitheater lawn before the evening’s concert at Lagunitas Brewing Company in Petaluma. (Alvin Jornada \/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Enjoy a variety of live music every night at The Big Easy while snacking on late night food from its sister restaurant, Speakeasy. (Alvin Jornada\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Big Easy\/Speakeasy<\/h4>\n

Enjoy a variety of live music every night at The Big Easy while snacking on late night food from its sister restaurant, Speakeasy<\/a>. The nightly live bands at The Big Easy typically start around 7-8 p.m. and the cover charge ranges from free to $20. Speakeasy\u2019s full dinner menu, including a selection of local wines and craft beers, is available from opening to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday, and until midnight Friday and Saturday. <\/span>128 American Alley, Petaluma, 707-776-7163, <\/span>bigeasypetaluma.com<\/span><\/a>; 139 Petaluma Blvd. N., Suite B, Petaluma, 707-776-4631, <\/span>speakeasypetaluma.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

The Block<\/h4>\n

Petaluma’s food truck hub and beer garden also serves as an event venue featuring regular live music in addition to open mics and DJ nights. Bands typically perform from 6-9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.\u00a020 Grey St., Petaluma. 707-775-6003, theblockpetaluma.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Sharing the summertime vibe at The Block in Petaluma. (Beth Schlanker\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

HenHouse Brewing Co.<\/h4>\n

In addition to trivia and DJ nights, HenHouse throws rocking shows to enjoy with a pale ale in one of its colorful taprooms. The Santa Rosa location is hosting a release party<\/a> to celebrate the return of its Avian Surveillance Division IPA \u2014 featuring a lineup of Sonoma County punk rock bands \u2014 from 6-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8. Later this month, HenHouse’s Palace of Barrels taproom in Petaluma will host the Howling Coyote Tour<\/a> during its Northern California stop, from 2-5 p.m., Aug. 31. Make a trip to the Novato location (1301 Grant Ave.) for its monthly music showcase featuring local musicians, held 5-8 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month. 1333 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma, 322 Bellevue Ave., Santa Rosa,\u00a0henhousebrewing.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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A live music event at HenHouse Brewing’s Palace of Barrels taproom in Petaluma. (Sonoma County Tourism)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Ricky Ray performs at Hopmonk Tavern in Sebastopol on Wednesday, March 24, 2021. (Christopher Chung\/ The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

HopMonk Taverns and Twins Oaks<\/h4>\n

Come for the craft beer and elevated pub grub, stay for the lively concerts held every week. Most of <\/span>HopMonk\u2019s live music<\/span><\/a> can be enjoyed in the charming beer garden, enhanced with stringed lights, fire pits and space heaters, while some other shows are played inside the cozy, rustic tavern. Twin Oaks Roadhouse<\/a>, owned by HopMonk, also hosts live music concerts as well as free karaoke nights every Wednesday. <\/span>HopMonk Sebastopol<\/strong>: 230 Petaluma Ave., Sebastopol, 707-829-7300; <\/span>HopMonk Sonoma<\/strong>: 691 Broadway, Sonoma, 707-935-9100; Twin Oaks Roadhouse<\/strong>:\u00a05745 Old Redwood Highway, Penngrove, 707-795-5118, <\/span>hopmonk.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Brew Coffee and Beer House<\/h4>\n

Aside from some occasional live music pop-ups (keep an eye on the cafe\u2019s <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a> for upcoming events), Brew hosts weekly open mic nights featuring local musicians, comedians and poets. Open mics are from 5-8 p.m. every Tuesday. <\/span>555 Healdsburg Ave., Santa Rosa, 707-303-7372, <\/span>brewcoffeeandbeer.com<\/a> <\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Shady Oak Barrel House<\/h4>\n

Live music, comedy shows, trivia and paint nights are in store at this taproom, which also includes a rotating roundup of food trucks to match local cuisine with craft brews. Upcoming events can be found <\/span>online<\/span><\/a>. Most live concerts are free and happen from 7-10 p.m. <\/span>420 First St., Santa Rosa, 707-575-7687, <\/span>shadyoakbarrelhouse.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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The Shady Oak Barrel House in Santa Rosa. (John Burgess\/The Press Democrat)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Flagship Taproom<\/h4>\n

For good times with friends and family, Flagship’s Santa Rosa location is the spot to enjoy craft beers, barbecue, Wednesday trivia nights and live bands on weekends. <\/span>446 B St., Santa Rosa, 707-541-6716, <\/span>flagshiptaproom.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Belly Left Coast Kitchen & Taproom<\/h4>\n

The popular downtown Santa Rosa taproom hosts free live music on the outside patio on select nights. Check for upcoming events online<\/a>. <\/span>523 Fourth St., Santa Rosa, 707-526-5787, <\/span>bellyleftcoastkitchenandtaproom.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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At Crooked Goat Brewing’s taproom in Petaluma. (Sonoma County Tourism)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Crooked Goat Brewing<\/h4>\n

Locally sourced food, brews and tunes are on tap at Crooked Goat. The Sebastopol location is hosting a free summer concert series, with bands playing from 5-8 p.m. every Saturday, Aug. 2 through Sept. 13. There are also a number of events held at both Petaluma and Sebastopol locations each month, including bingo, open mics, speed dating and trivia nights. <\/span>120 Morris St., Sebastopol, 707-827-3893; 110 Howard St., Petaluma, 707-559-5691, <\/span>crookedgoatbrewing.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Altamont General Store<\/h4>\n

The Altamont Yard, Altamont General Store’s outdoor lounge area, is a bohemian space to snack, sip and enjoy live music from 6-8 p.m. every Friday. Learn about upcoming acts from Altamont’s event calendar<\/a>.\u00a03703 Main St., Occidental, 707-874-6053, altamontgeneralstore.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Little Saint<\/h4>\n

Healdsburg’s premier plant-based restaurant hosts free live music starting at 7 p.m. every Thursday at its upstairs event venue, The Second Story. Guests can enjoy cocktails and vegan bites while watching a show, curated by music director Jonny Fritz. While most shows are free, some bigger-name acts are ticketed, such as the upcoming Beck solo show<\/a> (Aug. 10) and Rufus Wainwright solo show<\/a> (Sept. 9). Find Little Saint’s music lineup here<\/a>.\u00a025 North St., Healdsburg, 707-433-8207, littlesainthealdsburg.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Boygenius fans line up before a sold-out show at Little Saint in Healdsburg. (Emma K Creative)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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Boygenius plays at Little Saint in Healdsburg. (Emma K Creative)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Elephant In the Room<\/h4>\n

This 21-and-over-only watering hole in Healdsburg is known for its speakeasy vibe, long beer list and weekly live music shows. The August music roster is filled with Bay Area bands spanning genres from rock and blues to hip-hop and psychedelic funk. Shows typically start between 6-8 p.m. and tickets range from free to $20.\u00a0177 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg, elephantintheroompub.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

La Tequila Mexican Restaurant<\/h4>\n

For the past three years, local Latin jazz quartet The Rice & Bean Project<\/a> has been performing fan-favorite jazz, reggae and oldies from 5:30-8:30 p.m. every Friday at Cloverdale’s La Tequila. Savor Mexican eats while enjoying the band’s easy listening sounds either on the outdoor patio or inside by the fireplace on colder evenings.\u00a0134 N. Cloverdale Blvd., Cloverdale, 707-669-2363, mexicanrestaurantcloverdale.com<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Geyserville Gun Club<\/h4>\n

Enjoy bar bites and seasonal cocktails while taking in free, local live music, starting at 8 p.m. on Saturdays. No cover charge. <\/span>21025 Geyserville Ave., Geyserville, 707-814-0036, <\/span>geyservillegunclub.com<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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