Had to wait for a pool table at the Great Entertainer so I decided to have a drink down the street…read moreat Route 92. Great atmosphere for a local spot and a good vibe. But that changed when I ordered 2 shots of Don Julio 1942. Whatever was poured in my glass sure as hell wasn't DJ1942.

Nice sports bar located a block or so away from a popular hot pot and ramen restaurant and pool…read morehall. Great spot for after dinner drinks if you want a place within walking distance. They also have a coin-operated pool table and a good selection of beers on tap. The Hendricks and tonic and Mezcal margarita were well-made!

Lilly's food truck is amazing. She has lots of varieties on the menu. And a bunch of drink choices.read more

I love Wednesday night karaoke with ki kendo. He's gotta great list of songs. Oh yeah they have…read morepopcorn here too.

We ran into this bar on a sunday night after having dinner for my friend's birthday near by. We are…read morenever usually ever in San Mateo area, so we are so glad we found this spot. Such chill and hip ambiance. We did not order food and not even sure if they offer food. Honestly, we were kind of drunk already when we stumbled upon this place. I do remember the people were super nice and it was karaoke night! So here we were singing our hearts out. It was definitely a vibe. They had pool tables too where my friends played for a bit. Overall, we had a wonderful time!

As a native San Mateo resident of over 50 years, I've been going to this bar since I was of legal…read moredrinking age in the 1990's, but I realized that I have never left a review for it, so here it goes! Originally ran by the sweet Irish owners Seamus & Geraldine McGovern, this bar has stood the rest of time, tech, change, culture, and the ever rise of rents in downtown San Mateo. Their success is pretty simple: good, honest, friendly service & neighborhood feelings. The location is outstanding, easily accessible from anywhere due to the fact that it's in the heart of downtown. Parking is ample/a plenty, and its proximity to restaurants, shopping, and entertainment such as the movie theater makes it an excellent destination to go to meet up with friends, co-workers, and neighbors. Everything is within walking distance and/or public transportation such as the bus, Caltrain, or even bicycles & skateboards. Fast forwarding to 2025, the formula pretty much remains unchanged. It has changed ownership from the older McGovern family to the younger Coit family and it still feels the same. Matthew used to bartend there for years and he is now the owner, but he pretty much runs the bar like Seamus & Geraldine did for decades. He also added & updated a few things to bring McGoverns to the modern tastes & cultures of going out to a bar. He's added entertainment including live music on the weekends, karaoke, trivia nights, and even open mic/stand up comedy nights. Almost any night of the week, there's something going on here. He's also added a stage, beer pong tables, a better juke box, video games, and air conditioning, which is good because this bar can get pretty crowded & stuffy with sweaty people drinking, partying, dancing, and just having a good time. The service is reliable & professional, thanks to long-time faithful bartenders like Asa, which is always nice to get service from. Matthew has added his own passion & interest in beers & whiskeys to the standard line up. Local microbrews & IPA's are now on tap next to the long time regular beers. He has bottles of craft beers, ciders, seltzers, and even good wine as an option. For those looking to splurge & venture out a bit, there's also top-shelf limited availability & new whiskeys to sample as a flight or to buy as shots & glasses. And of course, there's good cocktails & mixed drinks for those that are into those. All in all, this is a great place to meetup, hangout, or just do some reading or work. It's very spacious, has two entrances/exits, a massive beautiful decorative bar, and even a few booths and bar tables in case you want some privacy, quiet, or ambiance if you're on a date or having conversation. It isn't too noisy, it isn't too claustrophobic, it is t too chaotic. It's just the right blend of spacious & well-used space, enough things like music, tv, and games to keep you engaged, and mostly, good service, great drinks, and friendly people. This place has always been like Cheers to me, it's where everybody knows your name, even if I don't come around/go out much anymore because I'm an old hermit crab now. But on the nights that I do, I'll always remember to stop by here and have a good time.

Beautiful wooden bar with plenty of seating outside the bar. Very clean, good neighborhood bar with…read moretvs showing sports, dart boards and music playing.

I walked in on a Saturday looking for some karaoke fun, but their sound system was garbage. Even if…read moresomeone was a good singer, there would be no way to tell from the loud, garbled noise coming out of the amps. Plus the crowd was mainly old, creepy white men who hit on me in that condescending manner they use when they underestimate you. I didn't stay long enough to bother ordering a drink. The place is a dive.

Came in on a monday night. 5 friends one without ID left (she was 30++) 4 of us were left and she…read moreverbally talked about how COLOMBIANS were not to be trusted. she realized what she said was wrong and inappropriate and bought us all (spanish speaking) people drinks. The bartender monday 8/24/2026 bought us drinks apologizing saying what she said was inappropriate concerning Colombians. im shocked and disgusted at the racialism this place encourages. This bartender needs to be reprimanded and replaced. me and my hispanic friends will not come back, despite the apologetic drinks thrown at us. YUCK!! do better. im shocked at the unprofessional behavior tonight. something meeds to change.

Oh dear! Maybe not the best place to go after a couple of margaritas at Fernando's! Stiff pours and…read moregood prices, lovely bartendress, and fun people at the bar ready to talk about...anything and everything! Clean bathroom, and attentive bartendress...maybe tooooo attentive lol kidding not her problem. Time for an Uber.

The lariat is different. Not the lariat I used to go to. Reminds me of skylark in the mission on…read moremondays. Different vibe, not a dive bar feel anymore. Feels like Oakland and San Bruno and San Jose at the same time in one bar.

Went fora birthday party and it was super fun. I would recommend to look into if you are holding an…read moreevent in the areas

Best local pub! This is our hometown spot that we all come back to the night before Thanksgiving…read more The owner is awesome, and the bartenders are local staples--IYKYK. Beautiful inside with a great back patio. Cash only. It'll always be one of my favorite bars.

Classic neighborhood pub with a belly-up bar, shuffleboard table, and an outdoor patio with three…read morefire pits to gather around. They've got a fw TVs around the interior for your viewing pleasure. Three Coors Lights and a Bulleit Bourbon neat for $20. It's cash only, so bring your dolla bills. The women's bathroom stall is very tight. If you're over 5'5, your knees are going to touch the door as you squat. This is definitely a local institution in Burlingame.

This has been my go to bar in San Carlos for a long time. Good drinks for a fair price pool and…read moreshuffle board. I wish I had bought this place years ago as it's a good reminder of what San Carlos was back in the day. Locals who like to talk about anything related to the town, real estate or technology. Friday and Saturday night becomes rookie night with people who don't know how to order drinks and pay, bar etiquette is a lost art as some of these reviews show. Dive bars are like someone's home, learn to peacefully co exist and follow the rules, do that simple task and you should have a good time. I was there last week, ordered a bunch of drinks from the bar, told the ignorant patron to bear with me and keep the space open so I could remove my drinks, but clueless Tecchie guy moved right in where my drinks were, I had to physically move the rookie, so I could get my drinks to my friends then he could chat with his co worker as much as possible. Painful. Bartender's and drinks were great!!! If I could get a job here I would jump at it.

Best racist bar!! Very rude bartender and terrible service. The staff was disrespectful and made us…read morefeel extremely uncomfortable. The atmosphere was unpleasant, and I would not recommend this bar to anyone.