The service and vibe/atmosphere for sure I also enjoyed the availability of their pool tables, along with their whiskey selection without a doubt :) read more

Buckhorn is a great little dive bar. Cheap drinks, good atmosphere, and always a fun crowd. Laurel is the real MVP behind the bar. She makes everyone feel welcome and pours a hell of a drink. read more

I Didn't have any food. The service was good. The inside was a bit small for my liking. Had a fair amount of seating. But it seemed like an older crowd kind of setting. The security was surprisingly friendly and welcoming. Only unappealing thing was the restroom. The sink was the size of kids lunch box and it smelled like urine. Oh yeah they have karaoke, a pool table and interesting wall decor. read more

Neighborhood bars are not necessarily friendly if you are not local. This one is an exception. I have probably been here maybe four times and enjoyed it every time. Considering my expectations, I found the back shelf very well stocked. If you are watching where your money goes, it not going to go further than this place. BTW, to get to the parking lot go around the block by taking the street to the North. The only bad thing about it is that I don't get in to Volpi's enough now, which is another Petaluma bar well worth visiting. read more

Two firsts yesterday: being refused service/ kicked out" of a bar, AND being kicked out for having a service dog with us! The three stars are purely because the rest of the bartenders, especially Loral and the female bartender who is short with long beautiful curly hair, they are amazing! Love them! The blonde working yesterday, however, was quite rude. Didn't ask if our service dog was indeed a service dog, just rudely said "nope nope. Out". Not to mention, as we were refused service due to a service dog, there was a large dog off leash running around the bar. Do better buckhorn! Really disappointed in the way she went about the situation read more

Visited this bar a couple of times while I was working. I loved the bar and Franzie is a fantastic bartender.

Well let's just the first time and every time I've ventured to the Buckhorn, I felt like family. Kind of like when Norm would walk into Cheers. Lately however I've been going on Saturday nights just to have a couple reasonably priced beers, and sing a song or two. It's worth it just see what outrageous outfit Scott Razor the karaoke host is wearing!!! GREAT SOUND!!! read more

The Buckhorn is one of Petaluma's best kept secrets. The bartenders are great and the drinks are wet. If you are looking for a fancy place then this is knot it. If you are looking for a local place where the working person goes, then this is the place for you. read more

Buckhorn - Bars Near Me - Petaluma, California

Cool little pub I found in Petaluma. 80 years and counting. It has been here awhile. Had a good time and the price is right.

Taxidermy, booze to go and over a hundred years of Petaluma. Reasonable prices and microwave burritos...what else could can you ask for in a dive bar? read more

Best dive bar in Petaluma! Friendly bar tenders and locals make it the perfect spot to have a few. Always a great time coming here!

I do believe that the very first place that I had the pleasure of visiting in Petaluma was The Buckhorn, which soon turned into the first stop in an evening filled with shenanigans, and the last stop on the way home to sleep it off. It's a charming little spot off the side of the road filled with interesting people. There are a bunch of regulars who know the bartenders and each other, and then there are a few people, such as I, who chooses to cross paths with this place and stare bewildered at the antics within. There's a lot crammed into this little bar. Snacks, a juke box, mounted animal heads, pool tables, atm machine, lottery tickets, touch screen games, and you can buy a bottle of your favorite poison to take home when the bar closes. For those of you who know me, I've actually had a drink at this bar. Astounding, I know. The bartender who made me my midori sour actually blew dust off both the drink book and the bottle of midori sitting on the shelf. That's how hardcore things are in here! Even though sissy girl drinks don't seem to be a common thing in this joint, my midori sour was a perfect balance of tasty beverage and getting me wasted with my notoriously low alcohol tolerance. I think the bartender that I usually run into here is pretty tolerant. He hands me my girly drinks and prepares me a diet Roy Rogers when asked. Also he gives me big smiles when I win a dollar from a scratcher ticket and continue to buy a ton more and scratch them excitedly. What more could I want in a bar? I'm editing this review to add that you best brush up on your animal gender names in case you come here one night and get blazin' drunk, because you're sure gonna want to know what a buck and what a doe is when you feel the winkle to go have a little tinkle ;) Editing again to say: Cash Only...but there's an ATM next to the lottery machine. Resist the temptation my friends. read more

Being the elite yelper that I am, I take my 200th review very seriously. Therefore like a true yelper, I am reviewing my new favorite bar. The Buckhorn Tavern. We just moved offices and now I stare at the Buckhorn and all it's glory all day. Our office was still under construction the first week or so we were here, so we asked the construction guys about The Buckhorn and they said, "Oh, we don't go there, it's too hard core for us." Hmmm... Interesting. Too hardcore for a construction crew? Hells yes. Bring it on bishes! And, what can I say, the first few times we came in, someone asked for a lemon in their beer, someone wanted a straw, etc. And yes they gave those people dirty looks. As they should. This place is for real drinkers. But after a particularly long day at the ole office, my coworker and alcoholic enabler, Meghan L. and I head over and get our drink on. We made friends due to our superior drinking abilities and of course our ever-so-charming personalities. It seems that after hanging out there for the past couple months the words "The Buckhorn" seem to roll off the tongue as the answer to all life's problems. If work is stressful, if boys are lame, a quick jaunt to The Buckhorn and life is once again wonderful! Now, I'm warning you... If you come in here acting like an idiot - you will get thrown out, made fun of, or get your a** kicked. So ask before you sit in a stool in case it's a regulars, stick to normal drinks, tip your bartender, don't make annoying conversation just for the sake of making it. There are deer heads, moose heads, etc. on the wall, pool table in the back, popcorn machine, cigarette machine, fancy-pants jukebox, and pictures of other 'Buckhorns' around the world. Even one from my hometown! In case you weren't raised in the sticks like me, or never paid attention in biology class. The bathrooms are labeled: Does (women) and Bucks (men). My knees hit the wall when I sit on the toilet so if you are full of femur (**cough cough Kristin R.**), good luck. Both faucets are labeled hot but are actually hot and cold like a normal sink. They have one of those revolving hand towels that is covered in grease stains and dirt (as most regulars do real labor - one guy even commented that he's only used the internet once, at the library to file for unemployment), so be ready to wipe on your jeans. So as you can see, this bar is what I like to think of as a 'real bar'. It's quickly becoming my second home and that's why it is my 200th review. Speaking of The Buckhorn... I might just head over right now. read more

There's no way I can top Ali R.'s review of the Buckhorn Tavern, so I won't even try. (She's elite for a reason, people.) But I love this bar so I have to put in my two yelp cents on the one side of the Buckhorn that Ali has yet to experience: the hot dogs with special sauce. Typically, I would be be frightened to try anything called 'special sauce' at a dive bar. But my friend Jen, a local and BH regular, insisted they were the best in town. And guess what? They ain't half bad. And the special sauce? A fine addition. And for about $2? A damn fine lunch. And to think my mother once told me to never eat at a place with the cocktail on their sign. To think all I would have missed out on... read more

I feel a little embarrassed giving a bar 5 stars (sort of implies something, ya know?), but I have to give it up for the Buckhorn. My bf and I live down the street and come here every now and again during the week for a beer, to watch a game, or to play pool. Great music and even better prices. They only take cash, as many have noted, but the ATM is handy when you stay a little longer than you planned. My only beef is that their beer selection is not as extensive as their alcohol, so if you like beer you're pretty much stuck with domestics. All the bartenders here are very friendly, and the regular crowd is definitely a big little family. Even if you're not part of that group you will enjoy yourself here, especially if you're looking to unwind with a drink after work and chat some people up from a bar stool. read more

I'm back again. It's just so damn comfortable here. Warm night. Breeze coming in through the door. Quiet. No judgements. No agenda. No pressure. Just sit. And relax. Bad Company on the jute box. Clean. Friendly. Someone starts singing. Nice. I feel like The Dude. And that's ain't bad. Expand and chill. read more

Buckhorn - Bars Near Me - Petaluma, California

You'll never go wrong st the Buckhorn, unless you're looking for snooty service and overpriced cocktails. Then you should definitely go elsewhere. If you like local folks, reasonably priced drinks and karaoke with the regulars, then you'll like the Buckhorn. I saw a totally unassuming dude sing Elvis like The King himself at the Buckhorn. Cool dive without the hipsters. read more

I wanted to like this bar but as per usual I ran into a plethora of d bags riveted to their phones. If you're interested in meeting really nice polite humanoids then this place rocks. read more

Solid local bar. Chill atmosphere and great bartenders. I drive a ways to get there since they open early and always are in a good mood no matter how early it is:) read more

Local bar that brings me back many years. These type of places used to be everywhere in Sonoma County. Glad to see a few still around. Nothing fancy but you'll feel at home every time you walk in. read more

Not a huge selection of beers on tap but some good IPA, clean pool tables, not super crazy on Friday night.

Sam was a Goddess! Great place and fantastic service. Very old school. Loved every second. We need to keep these wonderful gems around. Third generation owner......what a concept! A must go! read more

I went there twice on a saturday karaoke...they suck....actually not the bar....the guy doing the karaoke sucked...i didnt like the way he ran it...he didnt have books....n he plAys favorites....if he doesnt like the song he wont play it....if he doesnt no u....ull never even get put on the list...im never going back... read more

The Buckhorn is awesome if you like really divey dive bars, but if you're back in Petaluma visiting, and you don't want a highschool reunion, it's a great place to go. Also, my friend's dads used to go there, and have great stories, which they are always thrilled to share with a younger drunk. read more

Yes! Wonderful dive bar. Full of characters. Oh, one day, maybe I too can be a regular here...

Nice ambience. Reminds me of an upscale English pub. Ample parking. Reservations recommended. Everything we had (6 in party) was tasty and well seasoned. Nothing spectacular. Just honest, fresh good food. read more

Nice place to go for very cheap drinks. Service was great and our bartender was super friendly. I loved the decor. Overall, a great local dive bar. read more

I always hesitate to review hidden gems like the Buckhorn for fear of them becoming overrun with the people who's absence makes places like the Buckhorn great. The Buckhorn's easily one of the top places for a drink in Petaluma, if not the king of the heap. Friendly people, internet jukebox, pool tables and off street parking. (Though I'd recommend walking here.) read more

Local hangout very fun. Play pool. Safe parking lot. A bit far off the pub crawl but worth the taxi

i love this place ! it's like family ! and come to find out they have kareoke on saturday nite too! so much fun with the KJ SCOTT RAZOR omg you have to come see for yourself ! it's worth the visit just to see what Scott is wearing i guarantee you'll be amazed! so get your giddy up on and come on down to the buckhorn for a really fun time !! see you there ! read more

Really clean place. Has a little dive bar feel. Local bar, but they are nice and just want to hang out. If i was in petaluma more often i would stop in and have a drink or two. Met the owner and talked for a while. Its a family bar that has been in the family for 79 years. Great place try it out.. read more

This is a fun spot. The drink specials are pretty cool and the car racing track that gets set up on special occasions is a lot of fun. Its a small homey bar, with lots of regulars. Drinks are reasonable. The beers are cold. They have a little off sale area that is decently priced, I suppose if you needed one for the road (I've never purchased anything from here, but I have window shopped while having a beer.) Staff is friendly and it's a great little old time spot to come and bring people from out of town for a little old school bar time. read more

Great Old School Bar. Friendly atmosphere. Bring your friends. Great, full bar. They even sell liquor to go. Nice old school friendly pool tables. Great Jukebox. read more

Best bar in Petaluma. Tracey is the best!!! Pool and music. Comfortable environment and a historic bar. A must go!

This is the definition of a good ol dive bar! All locals, make sure you go when Francine is working, you definitely won't regret it!

Was there for Saturday night karaoke. Had a great time. Great DJ great people. All round great bar for me.

Dive bar yes. But clean dive bar. This place is the best! Amy the bartender and Wes the owner greeted me as if I was a regular..but it was my first time there. Drinks are very reasonable and the place is just very warm and welcoming. I assumed that they stayed open until 2:00 so stopped by after a run to the city to do one of their hot dogs but they were closed and it was only 12:25..major disappointment..but I should have checked their hours...they close at midnight. I will return whenever Im in Petuluma. read more

This place is terrible. The kereoke leader Rob flips out and kicks people out. Make sure you never have a stellar performance cuz they will kick you out. Rob and Leo do not like those that make them look bad. (Really good kareoke singers) We had someone visit from New York and brought him here for a good fun kareoke time. Little did we know we were gonna get kicked out and pushed. As a woman this is terrible service and a terrible bar. The bar tender was wasted and messed up our order and we had to pay for drinks that were not ours....'please don't waste your time!! If I could I would give it ZERO stars read more

The Buckhorn is the best dive bar in Petaluma. The bartenders are very friendly, and the drinks are cheap and cold!

Best dive bar in the county. Good bartending, got pool tables, friendly crowd. Great place to have a beer and unwind after work