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Redding Nightlife

Best Bars in Redding

5 venues

THE DIP

dive bar
4

Downtown Redding’s live music haven, masquerading as a dive bar with a great craft beer selection.

Downtown Redding

THE VAULT

lgbtq+ bar
4.5

Redding’s only LGBTQ+ bar, offering an inclusive space with creative cocktails, karaoke and drag nights, and dancing under neon lights.

Downtown Redding

MARKET STREET WHISKEY BAR

bar
4

An upscale whiskey lounge offering a refined escape with a vast selection of rare and classic whiskeys.

Downtown Redding

ALEHOUSE PUB

brewpub
4

The city’s oldest brewpub, offering a huge beer selection and classic pub grub.

Hilltop Drive Area

THE RUSTY NAIL

bar
4

Don’t let its strip-mall location fool you—The Rusty Nail is a cozy haunt with a “Cheers” type atmosphere.

Dana Drive Area

Best Night Out in Redding

A curated evening itinerary from early drinks to late-night dancing.

7–9 PMPre-Game

Start with cocktails or craft beers at a neighborhood bar. Keep it relaxed — the night is young.

LULU’S EATING & DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT

Downtown Redding ·

9 PM–12 AMPrime Time

Hit the main strip. Rooftop bars, live music, or a lively pub crawl through the best neighborhoods.

12 AM–3 AMLate Night

The clubs open up. Dance floors fill, DJs take over, and the real nightlife begins.

MONROE’S NIGHTCLUB

Hilltop Drive Area ·

Nightlife Neighborhoods

Downtown Redding

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.

Best for: Live music, diverse bars, historic charm
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Hilltop Drive Area

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.

Best for: Karaoke, hotel bars, easy access
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South Market Street Area

This area features some classic Redding establishments, including the city's oldest bar, offering a more traditional and laid-back atmosphere.

Best for: Historic bars, laid-back atmosphere
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Hartnell Avenue Area

The Hartnell Avenue area is home to some local dive bars, offering a casual and unpretentious setting for drinks and games.

Best for: Dive bars, casual drinks, games
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Dana Drive Area

The Dana Drive area includes a cozy haunt with a 'Cheers' type atmosphere, popular with shoppers and mall employees.

Best for: Cozy bars, sports on TV
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DistrictBest ForCrowdWalk ScoreTop Venues
Downtown ReddingLive music
Hilltop Drive AreaKaraoke
South Market Street AreaHistoric bars
Hartnell Avenue AreaDive bars
Dana Drive AreaCozy bars

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the nightlife like in Redding?

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.

What are the best bars in Redding?

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.

What time does nightlife start in Redding?

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.