The Napa Valley has long been regarded as one of the world’s premier destinations for great wine, hospitality and dining. In recent years the region has seen a burgeoning nightlife scene, with a myriad of options to experience live performances and enjoy a late-night cocktail. Among the many options for late-night action include:
Napa:
Andaz Napa presents Andaz Artists, a rotating roster of musicians (mainly acoustic guitarists) from the Bay Area that play in either the Mercantile Social or the Lobby Lounge every Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. and Saturday from 8 to 11 p.m. These musical artists play a collection of covers as well as original songs.
Website: https://napa.andaz.hyatt.com/en/hotel/home.html
PR contact: Michael Bergin, Michael.bergin@andaz.com
Blue Note Napa presents national and international artists, along with Bay Area and regional favorites, paired with Napa Valley wine and craft brews, seasonally inspired cuisine, and classic cocktails on the first floor of the historic Napa Valley Opera House. Located in downtown Napa, Blue Note Napa offers two shows nightly at 7 and 9:30 p.m., and is open Tuesday through Sunday from 5 p.m. to closing, depending on the show.
Website: www.bluenotenapa.com
PR contact: Adam Stoner, adam@bluenotenapa.com
Ca’ Momi Osteria presents Osteria Live on Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 10 p.m. The complimentary show offers regional and national acts, predominantly acoustic, paired with Ca’ Momi’s late night dining menu. Osteria Live presents La Notte Latina, featuring DJ Jose Miguel the first and third Friday of every month, which features the rhythms of salsa, cumbia, and merengue traditions.
Website: www.camomiosteria.com
PR contact: Fabiola Rosas, fabiola@camomi.com
Cadet Wine Bar offers a late night option to celebrate the world of wines and beer created by producers from California and beyond. Cadet is open until 1 a.m. weeknights and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, and offers a vast selection of music on classic vinyl.
Website: www.cadetbeerandwinebar.com
PR contact: (707) 224-4400
Downtown Joe's neighborhood brewery and restaurant offers live music on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings. Each Sunday the restaurant features a DJ dance party.
Website: www.downtownjoes.com
PR contact: Joe Peatman, joe@downtownjoes.com
Listen to live music by Justin Diaz at FARM at Carneros each Sunday and Wednesday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Enjoy wine by the glass, beer and cocktails, as well as lawn games and bocce in a relaxed outdoor setting. FARM also offers Summer Nights at the Pavilion series each Thursday evening May through October at FARM’s outdoor patio 6 to 9 p.m. Guests may enjoy seasonal bar bites and cocktails, bocce, and live blues and jazz music by Jack Pollard’s Party of Three. Group seating, bocce courts, and fire pits are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. The Bar and Pavilion at FARM are open daily 4 to 11 p.m.
Website: https://www.carnerosresort.com/events/
PR contact: Danielle Logan, dlogan@wagstaffworldwide.com
JaM Cellars offers an eclectic, comfortable space with a music-driven wine vibe. A state-of-the-art sound system and classic vinyl collection complement the vintage Rolling Stone magazine art and musical furnishings. JaM Cellars offers movie and music tribute nights, live bands on Thursdays and Fridays, and a complimentary "toast with Toast" at 4 p.m. each day. JaM Cellars is open seven days a week, 10 a.m. until 10 p.m. Sunday through Wednesday and until midnight Thursday through Saturday.
Website: www.jamcellars.com
PR contact: Tom Fuller, tom@fullerandsander.com
Napkins Bar & Grill offers a VIP bottle service each weekend, with no cover charge, VIP seating on the dance floor, and some of the best-known DJs in the area. Napkins also features a late-night menu until midnight on weekends.
Website: www.napkinsnapa.com
PR contact: Ali Yildirim, ali@napkinsnapa.com
Silo’s Nightclub, located at the historic Hatt plaza in downtown Napa, is one of Napa Valley's premier up-close and personal entertainment venues, featuring small plates, cocktails, craft beers, Napa Valley wines, and live music nearly every night of the week.
Website: www.silosnapa.com
PR contact: Melody Hilton, Melodie@napariverinn.com
Napa’s only rooftop bar, Chef Charlie Palmer's Sky & Vine, is a 7,000 square foot bar, restaurant, and lounge atop Archer Hotel Napa. Sky & Vine serves food and drinks daily and features a reverse happy hour Sunday through Thursday from 9 p.m. to closing. Sky & Vine also offers live music on Sundays and Thursdays and 360-degree panoramic views of the surrounding hillsides.
Website: http://www.skyandvine.com/
PR Contact: Sarah McLellan, smclellan@charliepalmer.com
UnCorked at Oxbow tasting salon offers live music every Thursday and (most) Friday nights and Saturdays during the summer. Enjoy performances from various local artists along with award-winning wines. Thursday’s Open Mic Night at Uncorked has long been a favorite among both locals and visitors.
Website: www.uncorked-at-oxbow.com
PR contact: ann@uncorked-at-oxbow.com
The Uptown Theatre is a restored art deco masterpiece from 1937 showcasing the finest acts in music and comedy. A historic landmark, the Uptown offers an intimate live show experience with world-class sound and sight lines. The Uptown has played host to some of the biggest names in entertainment, including Boz Scaggs, Willie Nelson, BB King, George Thorogood, Lyle Lovett, Chris Isaak, Glen Campbell, Snoop Dogg, and many more.
Website: www.uptowntheatrenapa.com
PR contact: Erica Simpson, erica@uptowntheatrenapa.com
St. Helena:
Ana’s Cantina has long been St. Helena’s local hangout, and every Thursday night they feature karaoke from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., where you never know which winemaker or vintner will show up to belt out a tune.
Website: http://anascantina.com/
PR Contact: (707) 963-4921
Calistoga:
The Calistoga Inn Restaurant & Brewery features live music on the patio nightly 6 to 9 p.m., from late spring through the fall, weather permitting.
Website: www.calistogainn.com
Contact: Michael Dunsford, info@calistogainn.com
Hydro Bar & Grill offers 20 microbrews on tap, savory, affordable food, spirits and live jazz and blues on Friday and Saturday evenings.
Website: https://hydrogrillnapavalley.com/
PR contact: info@hydrogrillnapavalley.com
