Top 30 Bars and Lounges in the Inland Empire 2026

From craft cocktail speakeasies and upscale lounges to classic neighborhood spots, the Inland Empire has a growing bar scene. Whether you’re in Rancho Cucamonga, Riverside, Ontario, Temecula, or Upland, these 20 bars and lounges stand out for atmosphere, drinks, and local reputation.

From craft cocktail speakeasies in Rancho Cucamonga and Riverside to desert hideaways in Palm Springs and the High Desert, plus spots across the Pomona Valley, this list covers the broader region.

Core Inland Empire

1. Raffael’s Silver Cloud Lounge Club — Rancho Cucamonga
2. Veuve Noire — Rancho Cucamonga
3. Bottle Shop — Ontario
4. The State — Rancho Cucamonga (Victoria Gardens)
5. W Wolfskill — Riverside
6. The Confessional at Upland Abbey — Upland
7. Dapper Dine & Lounge — Riverside
8. Thompson & Twain Prospecting Co — Temecula
9. The Hideaway Lounge — Riverside
10. The Lobby Cocktail Lounge & Kitchen — Riverside

Pomona Valley & Western Edge

11. The Whisper House — Claremont
12. Grafted Cellars — Claremont
13. Wine Me Up Social — Upland
14. Good Fellas — Rancho Cucamonga
15. The Flying Goose Bar — Ontario

Palm Springs & Greater Desert

16. Seymour’s — Palm Springs (hidden behind Mr. Lyons)
17. Bootlegger Tiki — Palm Springs
18. High Bar — Palm Springs (Kimpton Rowan rooftop)
19. Beaton’s at Bar Cecil — Palm Springs
20. The Evening Citizen — Palm Springs
21. Tailor Shop — Palm Springs
22. Streetbar — Palm Springs (Arenas Road)
23. Hunters Nightclub — Palm Springs
24. Cascade Lounge — Palm Springs (Agua Caliente Casino)

High Desert

25. Joshua Tree Saloon — Joshua Tree
26. Pappy & Harriet’s — Pioneertown
27. Out There Bar — Twentynine Palms
28. Joshua Tree Brewery — Joshua Tree area

Additional Strong Spots

29. Black Antler Book Club — Redlands
30. Native Son IE — Rancho Cucamonga

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