The Rellik Tavern, Benicia

During the daytime, visitors to The Rellik Tavern can cozy up with a quiet cup of coffee. But come nighttime, they're more likely to be ordering bottle service while DJs, rock bands, and jazz artists perform live. The tavern's versatility is evident in the seating alone: a mix of bar stools, high-top tables, and couches worthy of lounging on or lifting to prove your brawn.

After they settle in to one of these seats, visitors indulge in various libations and over 24 craft beers on draft all while noshing on tapas from around the world. That means Italian (bruschetta, mushroom risotto), Spanish (meatballs with a sweet cherry glaze), and even Irish (a creative take on nachos consisting of sweet potato fries smothered in cheese and topped with tomatoes and avocados).