pig iron restaurant - Templeton’s favorite - open for lunch / brunch / dinner

The year is off to a great start at Templeton Mercantile, home to Pig Iron restaurant and Club Car Bar. After a swift menu revamp and transition to counter-style service, Pig Iron now offers delicious food for everyone at wallet-friendly prices, and Club Car Bar has become the Central Coast destination for cocktails and live music.

Abundant indoor seating is available in Pig Iron’s brightly lit dining room or cozy bar, nicknamed “The Engine Room”, a nod to Templeton’s rich railroad history. Daily Happy Hour food and drink specials are available from 3-5p.m. The spacious outdoor patio provides ample space for groups to gather, with heaters and a fire pit to keep guests comfortable.

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Popular choices like the 1/3lb. Classic Burger, Vaquero Caesar Salad, crave-worthy seasoned French Fries and a savory Tri-Tip Torta appeal to palates of all types. Brunch-exclusive dishes and drinks like Chicken & Waffles, The Cowboy Benedict and house made Bloody Marys are available every Saturday and Sunday. A dedicated kids’ menu with favorites such as mini corn dogs and chicken nuggets and two new arcade games keep the whole family engaged while enjoying a meal together. The counter service ordering style allows Pig Iron to serve more of the community at lower prices.

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Fresh off being awarded Best in the County cocktails for a third year in the last 4 years, Pig Iron’s celebrated bar program continues to feature the most-loved house libations while combining a fresh lineup of flavors with an all time favorites menu. Adjacent to Pig Iron is Club Car Bar, a western lounge and live music venue that has quickly become a favorite in the community for weekly concerts and events.

Templeton’s only full bar featuring regular live music, Club Car Bar hosts an eclectic lineup of talented musicians, while serving up fine crafted cocktails, wine and beer. Original Western murals by late local artist Hugh Slayden frame out Club Car, with hand-cut wood floors that complement a curved marble-topped custom bar. Familiar spirits such as Crown Royal and Jameson are stacked alongside specialty bottles, appealing to cocktail aficionados of all preferences. Regular house events like Wednesday night trivia and monthly Karaoke Night (Every last Saturday) pepper the brimming concert calendar, booked out by longstanding local promoter Good Medicine Presents.

Whether you’re planning a date night, evening out, grabbing lunch with the family after a basketball game, brunch with friends or other special event, Pig Iron and Club Car Bar at Templeton Mercantile are the local go-to spots for all things food, drink and music.