558444 Thu Sep 18 09:28:56 -0700 2008 5 1 San Francisco Bay Area 0 4044628 Hello, I'm eating at Ad Hoc in a few weeks would love some suggestions as to where to get a drink before a 7:15 reservation. It doesn't necessarily be in Yountville but somewhere that's not too far a drive. Thanks in advance for your help! Thu Sep 18 09:28:56 -0700 2008 53599 jgb 1 4045052 If you want beer, Pacific Blues at the market place down a block. Hurley's has a nice bar for cocktails. Makes a good bloody mary. Wine bar at Napa Style in the market also. Thu Sep 18 12:45:34 -0700 2008 4044628 48784 dcrockett 1 4045121 Just next door to Ad Hoc is Redd - very noisy and convivial bar, from what I've seen. Thu Sep 18 13:22:31 -0700 2008 4044628 14107 Cindy 1 4045593 I would also suggest REDD. You might also try Bouchon. The bar is not very large but if the weather is nice there are tables outside where you can enjoy some cocktails (and some oysters if you would like). Pacific Blues is great for beer but is is very casual spot. Thu Sep 18 16:40:21 -0700 2008 4044628 182738 Michelle Grinnell 2 4045754 These are great suggestions. Thanks! Thu Sep 18 17:49:12 -0700 2008 4045593 53599 jgb 2 4045800 I love the bar at Bouchon. And the alcohol/spirits selection is great. Bistro Jeanty has an OK bar. But what may be the most fun: Head west under the Washington Street overpass (the equivalent of about 2 blocks), and take an immediate right into the driveway of Domaine Chandon. Lovely setting to drink some very fine bubbly. I'd get a split of the Etoile, or sample the fine (and unusual) red wine called Pinot Meunier. But I'm a wine head, and you may need something stiffer. Thu Sep 18 18:09:45 -0700 2008 4045593 18222 maria lorraine