The Monkey Bar

Be OK with the fact that you will get lost trying to find Monkey Bar, a strip-mall, Cheers-type joint set off from the main drag. But once you’re inside, you’ll find a Mecca of beer, pull tabs, pool and big ol’ plates of fries. When most Valley bars close up shop early, the Monkey Bar staff is committed to keeping the place open until 2 am nearly every night of the week. (February 2012)