Jettywave Distillery — Attraction in Half Moon Bay

After a afternoon of tackling waves and playing futbol with my friends at a nearby beach to escape the incoming heat wave I remember a new bar/lounge I saw the last time i was in the area.

After delegating we stopped in! No designated parking that I was made aware of we park on the street and approach a adorable picket archway.

To the side of the entrance was the game called cornhole.

Almost 90 percent of the establishment is outside.

Two bars exist and open tabs are transferable between them so no need to swap back and forth. Both bars offer something different. The main bar acts just like that, a main bar.

Beer on tap, cocktails available and then bar food as well as a small menu of real food options.

I ordered food, as I was very hungry and saw an option that piqued my interest. South African Beef Curry!

It has an actual name but I can't for the life of me remember what it is. They gave me a ticket to give to the food hut.

I'm calling it a food hut! The food hut in directly in front of the main bar. I handed my ticket to the gentleman in the hut and he gave me a small timer.

In this time I decided to check out what the other bar was about.

JACKPOT!

Cocktail dreams!!!

So I narrow my options to 3... flipped a coin and landed on a version of the Moscow Mule called Paddle the Volga!

Made it instantly upon ordering and boy, it hit the fricken spot baby! It was stronger than I'm used to Mules being but soon after returning to my seat.

My butt started to vibrate! FOOOOOD! I quickly left my drink in my companions care to grab my food with no complications and began to act beastly while sipping and slurping my orders.

It wasn't until later when using the bathroom I saw they have a slew of activities to play so next time will stay longer and order more and I promise there will be...

I cannot express my disappointment in this place enough. We came here with a group of 10 and even though we made a reservation far in advance they did not have a table for us. The “tour” if you want to call it that consisted of us standing around being talked at. No tastings no snifters absolutely nothing to engage us more in the process itself. The girl who lead the tour was enthusiastic enough so I wanted to let it slide but after the “tour” we were then told the kitchen was closed because of rain (something they definitely should have communicated when making our initial reservation) and then had us sit outside where several members of our group got soaking wet. I wish this were all but the cherry on top was the bartenders. Everyone bought drinks but I needed a mocktail because I am pregnant and they were beyond rude about it. I have worked in the alcohol industry for over a decade and literally could not believe the treatment we received. I was very excited to support this female owned business even though I am pregnant because of mine and several friends experience in the industry. Our group consisted of three bartenders, one sommelier and a bio chemist but because we were there celebrating a bachelorette party they treated us like dumb girls. What an absolutely...

Jettywave Distillery is a coastal treasure you can't miss!

Perched right in the heart of Princeton Harbor in Half Moon Bay, this spot is a must for both locals and adventurous visitors.

The bar is a playground for your taste buds--serving up expertly crafted cocktails and full flights of Jettywave's own spirits. Not into spirits? Beer lovers have plenty to smile about here, too.

The food? Absolutely phenomenal. Chef Jose Luis--formerly of Gibraltar Gems--creates dishes that are fresh, healthy, and bursting with flavor, each one perfectly paired with the drinks.

The vibe is pure coastal magic: warm, welcoming service, a happy local energy, and cozy outdoor seating surrounded by lush gardens. On "Local Night," the place buzzes with energy--it's packed, but you'll still manage to snag a spot and soak it all in. And when the live music kicks in, it's the perfect soundtrack to your evening.

If you're anywhere near Half Moon Bay, do yourself a favor--grab a drink, savor the food, and let Jettywave Distillery win you over.

Highly...