Cocktail Bars near Murphys

“Wonderful spot in a wonderful town (shhh... don't tell anyone about Murphys CA). Grounds consistently serves fresh, tasty, well-prepared California cuisine at good prices. I especially enjoyed the crab cakes appetizer (massive and chock-full of actual crab) and their burgers are on-point too. Great locally focused wine list and very classy cocktails. Their sister restaurant, Firewood, dishes out more casual fare and our kids love the pizza there.“

“Some restaurants balk when a large group rolls in. We showed up at just before they transitioned to a dinner service, but recieved excellent service none the less. The staff was amazing and went to great lengths to accommodate special diets in our group. Everyone said the food was delicious, and the desserts were also fantastic.I doubt I'll be back in Murphy any time soon, but if I am, I'll be sure to stop by again.Dietary restrictions: Staff went out of their way to make sure a dish could be made Gluten Free. They also were willing to accommodate a picky eater. There were several vegetarian options as well, including a veggie burger that was "much meatier than I expected".“

“This is a very local place. If you live within 10 miles, it's a great place to meet the neighbors. If you live farther than that, you'd better have a designated driver because the road is dark and winding up to it. The bartender, Helen, is phenomenal, IMO. They have pool tables and a juke box and an outdoor patio for smokers. Doesn't matter what you smoke. I have not tried the food because I've never been there during serving hours and days. I'm told Friday evening early is when the older locals gather. That's me! Occasionally there is live music. Unfortunately there is no calendar of events.“