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Downtown Redding’s live music haven, masquerading as a dive bar with a great craft beer selection.
Redding’s only LGBTQ+ bar, offering an inclusive space with creative cocktails, karaoke and drag nights, and dancing under neon lights.
An upscale whiskey lounge offering a refined escape with a vast selection of rare and classic whiskeys.
The city’s oldest brewpub, offering a huge beer selection and classic pub grub.
Don’t let its strip-mall location fool you—The Rusty Nail is a cozy haunt with a “Cheers” type atmosphere.
A curated evening itinerary from early drinks to late-night dancing.
Start with cocktails or craft beers at a neighborhood bar. Keep it relaxed — the night is young.
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Downtown Redding ·
Hit the main strip. Rooftop bars, live music, or a lively pub crawl through the best neighborhoods.
The clubs open up. Dance floors fill, DJs take over, and the real nightlife begins.
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Hilltop Drive Area ·
Downtown Redding is the vibrant heart of the city's nightlife, offering a mix of historic bars, live music venues, and modern cocktail lounges. It's a walkable area with diverse options for a night out.
The Hilltop Drive area offers a more commercial nightlife experience with several bars and a nightclub, often associated with hotels and easy access from the highway.
This area features some classic Redding establishments, including the city's oldest bar, offering a more traditional and laid-back atmosphere.
The Hartnell Avenue area is home to some local dive bars, offering a casual and unpretentious setting for drinks and games.
The Dana Drive area includes a cozy haunt with a 'Cheers' type atmosphere, popular with shoppers and mall employees.
| District | Best For | Crowd | Walk Score | Top Venues |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downtown Redding | Live music | — | ||
| Hilltop Drive Area | Karaoke | — | ||
| South Market Street Area | Historic bars | — | ||
| Hartnell Avenue Area | Dive bars | — | ||
| Dana Drive Area | Cozy bars | — |
Redding's nightlife offers a mix of casual dive bars, live music venues, and a few nightclubs. Downtown is the most concentrated area for evening entertainment, with options ranging from historic pubs to LGBTQ+ friendly spaces.
Some of the top-rated bars in Redding include The Dip for live music and craft beer, The Vault for an inclusive LGBTQ+ experience, and Market Street Whiskey Bar for a sophisticated whiskey selection. The Rusty Nail and Alehouse Pub are also local favorites.
Most bars and pubs in Redding start to get lively around 7 PM or 8 PM, with live music and events often kicking off later in the evening. Nightclubs typically open their doors around 9 PM or 10 PM.