Niffy's Merrimaker — Restaurant in California

We love this bar! Not a pick-up joint. This is a place to have a stiff drink, talk story and watch TV. Definitely a Cheers type atmosphere. A couple of busy pool tables and a small patio room to smoke. A Monday must, after shopping at the Farmer's Market across the street, from 2-4:30pm. No food here, but there are some great places within walking distance. Did I say we LOVE this bar? UPDATE: Changed my 5 star rating to a 3. The bar was sold and redone. Not the same ole dive bar. We didn't feel as welcome, the crowd was not the same, new bartenders and furniture. They updated the bathroom which seems to make most people happy. But that said, the new bathroom isn't enough of a draw for us. We haven't been back except for the one time and don't have any plans to. If we return again and I feel differently, I'll be sure to update my review. If you enjoy the new look and feel, right on! Someone needs to keep the doors open. 2/14/2022 - UPDATE: How many times can I re-review this place? Answer: As many times as it takes. Today, while dining on the patio of High Street Deli, my husband noticed movement at the Merrimaker. We rode our bikes down here, expecting it to be closed, but to our pleasant surprise, they were open. A quiet soft opening to allow locals to get to enjoy it first. As mentioned in other reviews, the Dive Bar ambiance of the ole Merrimaker is gone. However, that said, the Merrimaker, as it is today is a fun and satisfying place to grab a drink. Once in the door, it's up to you to manifest your own experience. Nuzzle up to the gorgeous wooden bar, or sit at the bistro style tables. One of the pool tables survived but the karaoke is gone. I never partook in either, so I don't feel the change. We truly enjoyed sitting at the bar, today, as locals walked in and cheered at their afternoon serendipity. It's still conveniently located near the east end of the Monday Farmer's Market. I've changed my 3 star rating back to 5 stars. The snobby crowd wasn't present today. The friendly Merrimaker crowd was present. Hope the crowd stays cool, down to earth, and welcoming to all, as it felt today. Gary was exactly what we needed, in a bartender, redeeming the Merrimaker as the friendly neighborhood bar we were used to. Again, not the dive bar we all knew and loved, but it was warm and friendly, with great drinks and very down to earth service. That's about all I need in a bar. Go check 'em out. ❤ Currently...

I used to frequent the merrimaker when I first moved to the area. Then it closed for a long time. Then it opened back up again. Then it closed. Then, it underwent a grand remodel. Then it opened. Then it had super random strange hours. Then it closed? Then, it opened up again with normal hours, and that is thankfully how it remains to this day! YAY! There is karoake with Rachel Santa Cruz on Thursday nights, which is the BEST thing to do in Los Osos on a Thursday night for sure! I've seen a, new to our area, food truck out in the parking lot recently as well! The newly remodeled and under new ownership Merrimaker is definitely the best damn bar we got! Well, except for the other best bar that we got in...

This place is remodeled since the last time I was in Los Osos. I have to say I'm really impressed it looks and feels amazing and clean. It's very modern and it fits in with all the new restaurants around Bay Osos. They also bought the lot behind them and put in a huge patio with tons of seating and a stage for bands. Plus they have an amazing food truck in the parking lot next to the outdoor patio 👍👍 my new favorite spot to get food and a drink and watch live music. Highly...