Rod and Hammer Rock Distillery, SLO
In San Luis Obispo, there are some great places to taste beer, cider, or spirits. They generally have tons of atmosphere and a happy vibe, with sunny outdoor seating, as well as indoor seating with vintage lighting and attractive decor.
I visited Rod and Hammer Rock, formerly called SLO Brew, a whiskey distillery and brewery, owned by an Australian! This is a large and unique property! There is a giant rock as you enter. Drive to the right of it and park. The nicest area is on the far right end of the property. Here you find a cozy room with gorgeous decor, and in the back of it, an outdoor area that is very beautiful! This is the age 21+ bar area of the distillery. Come on a warm night or day so you can sit outside. They have heaters outside in case it gets cold. They serve food, brought from the other side of the property. Their Peaches Peaches Peaches cocktail is delicious, as is their alcoholic lavendar lemonade. It's blissful to sit outside looking up at the trees with their leaves shimmering in the wind, while sipping your cocktail, and snuggling your date.
The other side, to the left of the rock, has a less attractive indoor area with loud music. Here they serve food (the pizza is really good, even the cheese pizza!), counter-service style, and all ages can hang out. There is a nice outdoor area with tons of tables with striped yellow umbrellas, up against the rock! There are games for the kids. Mon-Fri 3-6pm there is a happy hour with pizza and drinks.
This distillery is a short walk from the airport, which is handy if you are waiting for your flight. There is live music, with cover charge, on Friday and Saturday nights in summer. They have a free Whiskey Festival on a Saturday at noon at the end of September, with an outdoor stage, for all ages.
I will add more places as I visit them...
SLO Brew sign at the entrance to Rod and Hammer Rock.
Colorful outdoor area in the family side where you can buy food.
Outdoor seating at the family-friendly side where you can get counter-service food.
Inside the 21+ bar area.
Outdoors in the 21+ bar area. It's beautiful.
Outdoor area of the 21+ bar side of Rod and Hammer.
Fire pit and stripey chairs on the bar side of Rod and Hammer Rock.
Attractive tables and chairs on the bar side of Rod and Hammer Rock.
The outdoor area with landscaping, on the bar side of Rod and Hammer Rock.
Inside the bar area of Rod and Hammer Rock, with enchanting wicker lights.
The door to the bar side of Rod and Hammer Rock, to the right of the huge rock when you drive in.
The bar side of Rod and Hammer Rock is to the right of the huge rock when you drive in.
The kid-friendly left side of the Rod and Hammer Rock property.
The rock that you see as you enter Rod and Hammer Rock.
Strung lights at night, in Rod and Hammer Rock.
Lanterns inside the bar area at Rod and Hammer Distillery.
Picnic tables and strung lights in the family area at Rod and Hammer Rock.
Lavendar lemonade, and Peaches Peaches Peaches, at Rod and Hammer Whiskey. Yum!
Rod and Hammer Distillery, with the mountains in the distance.
Nice seating by the big rock.
Warm May evening at Rod and Hammer.
People enjoying a warm May evening at Rod and Hammer.
It's pleasant to sit in the sun at Rod and Hammer in the early evening.
Rod and Hammer Rock, 855 Aerovista Pl, San Luis Obispo, CA. Closed Mondays. Opens at noon.
Last Updated: Thu, 07 Aug 2025 02:14:02 GMT
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