Argus

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I went to a show last night, 10/4, and the doors were locked and no one was there to explain what…read morehappened to the Grateful Shred show. Now I going to have to try to get a refund for the ticket I purchased. Between the band and the venue, it was very bad form.

I love this little venue...and it goes unnoticed by most. I myself walked by it a bunch of times…read moreand didn't even know it was there. I have been twice now and I had a great time. Here In Chico, it seems there are the earlier music shows for the older people and then the late night club/dance/party for the college kids. I am older so I like the start earlier and end earlier approach. So for me, the one thing that keeps me from going more to Lost on Main is that the shows don't start till 9:00 and usually end closer to midnight. (So I think they are missing the bulk of one crowd by this: starting too late for older crowd -too early for college kids) My other complaint is that the two nights I went had an unpleasant experience at the bar. Long wait, unfriendly, bartender, and horrible mixed drinks. I think they need to do better with the drinks... so far the worst drinks I've had in Chico so please do better because I like this venue, but things like unfriendly bartenders and overpriced drinks, are the sort of things will make me not go back.

19-Sept-2009 - JJ Schultz - http://www.jjschultz.com

19-Sept-2009 - Terese Taylor - http://www.myspace.com/teresetaylor

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19-Sept-2009 - JJ Schultz - http://www.jjschultz.com

Cafe Coda

4.2(502 reviews)

0.5 mi

Great ambiance, clean bathroom, great food, easy parking. Good for groups!…read more For the breakfast specials, you are able to get half sizes for most dishes which are generously portioned. Food did take longer to come out so don't come on a time crunch, food was very fresh and delicious! I love coming to this spot for brunch with friends and highly recommend

Pros: Super nice staff who are willing to do custom orders…read moresuch as smaller portions (not listed on the menu). The price for food is good considering the larger portion sizes. The location does a great job of curating a hip vibe/atmosphere. In the front there's a bar with cozy tables. In the back, there's a cantina, portable heaters, and bigger tables making the outdoor dinning experience refreshing. Cons: The flavors of the food are underwhelming. Who is this for? Someone looking for a decent brunch spot with great vibes and good drinks.

Full boat

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Potatoes

Duffy's Tavern

4.0(92 reviews)

0.2 mi

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It's not an Irish bar…read more. Nothing about this establishment try's to be Celtic.. They do have Guinness.

They play Celtic music every Friday evening from 5:00 pm. The band is called the Pub Scouts…read more They've been playing consistently for the last couple of decades. It's great fun!

Creme De Mûre

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Moscow Mule and Dolly Parton

El Rey Theatre

3.3(20 reviews)

0.0 mi

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This place is so beautiful. The sound system is great. And they got the temp under control!read more

El Rey did not want to let my friend with a service dog that was used for mobility into the…read moretheater. We attended theDrew lynch show the people in the front checking tickets refuse to let them in. Another person with a service dog was also told they could not come in, and the men started to yell at them. After we messaged Drew through Facebook, his wife came out and called the owner, and they finally let them in, they were advised they were breaking ADA laws and their front door. People said they didn't care it was private property again they were let in only after the headliners wife came out and insisted they be let in along the fact that there is no heat in the building, we will never attend that theater again.

Otter in the mix

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Lemmy (Motorhead, Head Cat) w/ Truckers Wife @ The El Rey Theatre

The Big Room at Sierra Nevada

3.5(14 reviews)

1.4 mi

Great service, food, beer, and ambience! It was a great place to enjoy my first time to Chico!read more

Best venue in town, not a bad seat in the house, great beer, friendly staff. Unfortunately they…read morealso attract the WORST, rudest, self centered audiences. They talk over the bands and the venue does nothing to quiet them. We always end up feeling bad for the bands, especially the opening acts. Sierra Nevada should do something to shut them up so the rest of us can enjoy the music we purchase tickets to enjoy.

Darlingside prrformance rocked!

Oktoberfest; band is called March Fourth Marching Band

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The Banshee

4.2(878 reviews)

0.0 mi

The food, the service, the vibes of this establishment was best! My wifes' burger/fries was top…read morenotch! My Pho, been to Vietnam twice, took me back there...1st time there - not the last! 5 stars!

I really liked this place. We were visiting Chico, and seeing what yelp had to say, and the…read morepub-plus-Magners-on-tap-plus-fun-looking-sandwiches made it a winner. We had kids with us, so we got there an hour before it became 21+. Everyone was friendly, the food came pretty quick relative to how hopping it was. We ordered: Pho-rench dip (w/fries)--I think this was a DDD sandwich, so it's not some hidden gem, but it was super tasty. You cannot go wrong. The slight lime-iness of the dipping broth really kicked it into turbo. Also, we all likes the steak fries--a note on that later. Chicken Cheese Steak (w/fries)--my wife loved it. I tried a bite, and it was great--a little mushroom-forward, but we like that. Mac and Cheese--do not be fooled by the slightly smaller bowl, it is very filling. My son can eat his birth weight in pasta, and he had to tap out! I tried a bite--it was creamy (not grainy at all), and was just the right amount of salty and cheese-funky. Grilled cheese and tomato soup (w/fries)--perhaps the least successful for my family, but only because my daughter prefers a smoky/spicy tomato soup, and this was more on the sweet side. The griled cheese was of the "crispy cheese on the outside" ilk, which my daughter thought was really good. So, totally would go again. IMPORTANT NOTE (to people traveling through Chico, or who don't want to take leftovers)--the sandwiches are pretty big, and the add-on fry order is also sizeable. If we were going again tomorrow, we would either order 1 fry instead of 3. Or split a sandwich. Very very good pub.

Bar

Bahn Mi style pork taco. I highly recommend!

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The University Bar

3.5(46 reviews)

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A pretty fun bar in the area. The staff here were super friendly and the bartenders are really cool…read moreto talk to. The drinks were very good and they play some good music here too.

No lie the U Bar is hella fun, all you need is your crew and some quaters lol and you can have a…read moreblast, also the beach is just upstairs so if u wanna really club, thats there also They also do $1 drinks on thursdays and have actually pretty good service, respectful forsure

More specials~

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Vip Ultra Lounge

4.1(9 reviews)

One of the best places in Chico to grab a drink and avoid the college crowd. I know, I know, its a…read morecollege town, don't gripe about the college kids... but holy hell its nice to hang out with the grown ups sometimes! A couple of tips for the newbie adult headed to this VIP lounge: 1) Make sure to get your booty up there prior to 9pm (after 9pm there is a $10 cover charge) 2) $10 isn't going to break the bank, I get it however, it IS a key bit of info so take it for what its worth. (Its worth ten bucks, ha!) Make sure that if you should arrive before 9, like for happy hour, and stay after 9, that your given a wrist band so you can wander from floor to floor without having to pay the entry fee 3) If you get there prior to 9pm and have a person or people you actually want to speak (and not yell at) the music is at a normal level so carrying a conversation is tres easy. Beware, after 9pm they PUMP up the volume so be prepared to yell your conversation after that time frame kicks in 4) And speaking of 'tres' this bar is tres chic, there is a ton of cozy seating, you can go find a booth which is semi private or go more public and choose a table out in the open (along with more cozy seats) 5) They have an 'L' shaped pool table, very weird but very cool and ultra different. I've never seen one quite like it anywhere else 6) The martini selection is pretty tasty (see my pix) and the prices are right up my alley (marginally priced and well worth it) 7) The absolute BEST part of my experience here at the VIP Ultra Lounge was Stephanie. The adorable, extra friendly bartender/waitress, literally, the best little thing located upstairs. Her personality ROCKED. She gave me mini tour and being that it was my first time here, while she toured, she explained all the bars (total of 4), their highlights and best times to have fun at each of them. Seriously treated me in TOTAL VIP fashion, what a gem!! The cool thing about this bar is that its connected to 3 other totally different (un-VIP, just made up that word) bars. So... if you get tired of being a snobby VIP, you can take your wasty face downstairs and kick it with the college kids. Good thing #8... if your walking sideways and acting like a drunk monkey, you'll blend right in :) Dance, scratch your butt, do a shot then fall on the floor, hey! Have a good time!

Oh I'm a sucker for a place that serves good drinks and doesn't smell like puke. Come on Chico…read more.. you know the places I'm talking about. Once you are past the cheapest drinks you can buy phase of Chico life, come up to VIP Ultra Lounge. Check 'em out during happy hour to scout if you like it without paying a cover. I enjoyed my melon mojito- with none of the stickiness or smell associated with most the venues in Chico. I get that Chico isn't used to paying much of a cover charge at all, but I'd rather pay a cover and go somewhere gorgeous, comfortable & clean. I used to love the Bear & LaSalles, but you go there after a few drinks because otherwise you'd never get past the smell and in the door. You can smell them from outside. Yuck. Other than harping on the fantasticness of a clean place- my husband has enjoyed his drinks there as well, we've had tacos and a steak/gorganzola pizza during happy hour- all good stuff. And that explains why I'm headed there in 40 minutes to celebrate the end of my work week!

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Crazy Horse Saloon

2.7(118 reviews)

Great place to hang out with friends and dance, play pool, ride the bull even. The bartenders and…read morestaff are all great!

Fun atmosphere but everything is overpriced, and they let some creeps in! Lots of room for…read moredancing, sitting, and hanging out outside which is nice. I wish the DJ played some new stuff though

Signage~

AND HIM AGAIN ! CRAZY BARTENDER NO WONDER HE WORKS AT THE CRAZY HORSE

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Amerikkka was built on $tolen Land!!! ￦￦¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤¤ =====€€€€€€** As Always, #banishkelcywarren.

The Commons | Social Empourium

4.2(91 reviews)

1.7 mi

The Commons is a super cute beer and pizza spot with a huge outdoor space that's perfect for…read morefamilies, groups, and dog parents alike. There's a stage for live music and games like cornhole to keep you entertained while you wait for your food. The beer selection is outrageous. Walls of taps, and you pour your own using their card system, which makes it easy to sample a bunch without committing to a full pour. Dangerous in the best way. I had no idea what I was getting into with the carnitas pizza, but I ended up eating half of it by myself. No regrets.

The food and atmosphere were excellent, the self serve brew on tap seemed to be very popular though…read moreI didn't try any this visit. Many drafts to try!