The Pelican Inn

Sixteenth century England, transplanted to the Marin coastline. The Pelican Inn sits in a quiet valley just steps from Muir Beach, its whitewashed walls, leaded windows, and low timber beams built to feel like a proper English countryside pub, not a theme. Inside the Tudor bar, dart boards hang next to a deep selection of ales, stouts, and ciders, many imported straight from England, Scotland, and Ireland. When the weather cooperates, the lawn opens up for afternoon shows, an easygoing outdoor setting with the coastal hills as a backdrop. Larger groups perform in the Sun Room, a bright, comfortable space built for a fuller band setup. For solo artists and duos, the pub itself is the draw: an intimate, authentic English room where a single guitar and a good voice are all you need to hold the crowd. This is a place locals return to again and again, not for novelty but for consistency. The Pelican has stayed the same for decades, and that is exactly the point. Guests come for hearty pub fare, a pint pulled properly, and music that fits the room instead of overwhelming it. Whether you're an artist looking for a setting with real character or a music lover chasing an authentic pub night without leaving Northern California, The Pelican Inn delivers something increasingly rare: a room with history, a lawn with a view, and music that belongs in both.