Goose & Gander

Ask any local where to go at night in St. Helena and the answer is always the Goose & Gander. It's about a block off of St. Helena's main drag, but easy to find. Head up the stairs for the main entrance to the restaurant, but if you're plotting a course for a good drink, hang a left and head to the much-loved basement bar. The just light enough, just dark enough digs have a relaxed, "it's always Friday," kind of feel. Goose & Gander features nearly three dozen specialty cocktails that change with the season. Just as important as how they taste is how they look. Some of the drinks, like the Coastal Pimm's Cup, look like a florist put in some serious time before your drink left the bar.