Babcock & Story Bar

Unfortunately extremely overpriced and the waitresses only seem to look after the rich people. There isn't one drink lower than $11. We asked for 2 waters and they didn't bring them over. We felt like poor peasants sat in the corner being ignored. THIS PLACE IS FOR RICH PEOPLE ONLY. Were staying at the hotel del at the moment and cannot afford anything here!

Location/Atmosophere: 5 Stars Drinks/Food: 4 Stars Price/Value: 2 Stars Service: 3 Stars Spent a late morning, early afternoon, walking the beach and ended up at the Hotel Coronado. This historic hotel is a treat to experience and recommend all to check out, especially if you love the beach. We ended up (party of 8) at the Babcock and Story Bar for a drink or two. Cocktails were good and their house blonde Hotel del California “Some like it blonde” ale was terrific. I highly recommend this beer. We had sodas, drinks, and a few rounds of french fries. You come here paying for location and experience (plus it’s a So. Cal. hotel so it going to be pricey). The service was ok at best. The spot appears to be understaffed and considering your paying $8 for a soda refills were tough to come by. Server was somewhat friendly but hustling around what seemed to be most of the place during a sort of busy time of day (lunch time on a Sunday). Overall a nice time and I would probably come back as it

I love the classic feel of this bar, and what a perfect location: almost right on the beach. Great history, too. The drinks are spendy and small, so be prepared for that. I got the blood sage smash, which was refreshing and perfect. My parents got Moscow mules, and they were terrible - the ginger beer tasted flat. I didn't know you could have a terrible Moscow mule. It was tough to get service at first, but our server was very nice once we got going.