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    C J's Saloon

    4.2 (50 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars
    Open 6:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    C J'S SALOON ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Live music
    Juke Box

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    Live bands every Sunday 4pm-8pm. No cover charge.
    Deedee P.

    The best live music in the East Bay! Check it out! www.facebook.com/CJsSaloon . Love the vibe here!

    winner winners - skill claw in the corner !!
    Amy S.

    4/19/12: Looking for a dive bar where you can get a cheap drink and do some awesome people watching? CJ's! It's one of those places that's ultra fun to go when you're gettting a little tired of the usual scene. It's hidden in the back of the lot by Lamps Plus. There used to be an adult bookstore next door but that's gone now. The drinks are relatively inexpensive. AND there's a skill claw in the back which will remind you of childhood - putting in 50 cents and trying to pluck a stuffed animal; but this one is filled with raunchy porn. I've added "Hairy Asians" and "Big Gaping Holes" to my movie collection - and a couple cute, cuddly stuffed animals. Hey, any skill claw you can win something out of more than once is worth going back to! I thought all of those machines were rigged! Not true. CJ's used to have dancing on weekends - not sure if they still do. You probably don't want to go there to dance but it's worth going to watch the people that do go there to dance. There are a couple of pool tables, electronic darts, and the owner (Shorty) makes appearances quite a bit. Super nice guy. More than once he's put money in the juke box and let the crowd pick the songs. You get a lot of classic rock and country this way. I approve! A $15.50 tab on 6/2/12 and I'd had enough to drink... that's not bad!

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    4 months ago

    Always a good time. Drinks are a bit costly, but everything is too expensive. The music was great and will definitely go back.

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    1 year ago

    I live close but never been here before. Lots of locals that knew each other. We went early. Drinks were cheap and well poured.

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    1 year ago

    Had a good time and the country music was great! A nice friendly crowd also. The sound system was good and the parking was easy.

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    6 months ago

    Really fun place with great music!Great place to meet my friends and celebrate different things.My friends all like it too!

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    3 years ago

    A great spot to enjoy cocktails and listen to music. Friendly staff and lots of regulars.

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    CJs is great. I've always had a good time there. Especially when my favorite bands are playing.

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    CJ's just went to a whole new level by hiring the one and only Michele Susuni! Full of class and charm she is the bomb!!!!!

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    There are a couple of pool tables, electronic darts, and the owner (Shorty) makes appearances quite a bit.

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