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Characters Saloon

3.5 (30 reviews)
InexpensiveDive Bars, Sports Bars
Closed 10:00 am - 1:30 AM (Next day)

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Evelyn M.

Great place to visit was only here once n would like to come back. Some customers seem kinna rude but the bartender was great....talked with his customers n had us try a shot of a mixed drink he put together. It was cool that a regular bought us a round of drinks. Had fun plays pool n there r a lot of interesting things to look at in there. Cool enough parking n clean bathrooms. It's definitely a spot u should come by for good conversation n fun with drinks. Music available provided u pick n pay

Lunch, $12 and change with adult beverage.
Matti S.

In Vallejo and happy to find this place for lunch. Refreshingly warm, no non sense bartender. There's a lunch special that's not as cheap as their website reads, but beer and self served filling lunch of soup, salad and meat/scalloped potatoes came to $12 and change. Cheap compared to what I expect in SF. There's a patio in the back. Sorta like being here during the week and it's full of regulars. No taps, but colorful big decor comes with your bottled beverage. Reminds me that dive tavern your grandparents took you to for Friday fish and your VFW uncle came along. I'll be back. Btw, remake of Meatloaf's 2 outta 3 ain't bad is playing on the jukebox. Not bad.

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Nice mellow bar mature crowd no bullshit. Two pool tables and a bunch of rad nostalgia. My favorite bar in Vallejo

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Great place for a quick brew. Very fun eclectic decorations. Bartenders and the regulars are freindly.

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They are very professional bartenders, and come out back every once in a while to come hang out with the clientele.

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I had a great time last night out with my sisters. It's been a while since I've been here but a…read moregood time was truly had. There's a new proprietor and new bartenders. Moe is still there but not alllll night. She closed her shift around 9. Seems like a new party crowd mixed the the old timers... a DJ showed up and so did security and a doorman that charged admission after 9 or 10. I loved the upgrades to the back patio area.

It's almost been a month since I've been married so this review is long overdue. My husband and I…read moregot married on Thursday in Vallejo, and our wedding had to end at 9 pm due to city restrictions. We all wanted to continue the party and us not being from the area, didn't know where to go. Thankfully, one of our friends had done some research on Yelp and suggested that we go to this spot...AND it was the best decision ever! We took an Uber (drink responsibly friends) and was dropped off at front where the parking lot was. Not going to lie, it looked a bit sketch, but hey, we were with a large group and my friend does BJJ so I was feeling okay about it. We step foot inside and it was incredibly spacious. Full on bar, pool table, highboys, and a barber chair in the back. Come to find out this is a barbershop x bar and what an excellent combo. Chop it up (hair and convo) while enjoying a drink. That's pure genius. What I especially love about this place is the hospitality. Scratch the fact that I got married and the perks that come with it, but everyone was so incredibly nice. A genuine nice. Also, Mo is by far the sweetest bartender! It's evident how much she loves her job, how much she cares for the people and the community. Do yourself a favor and try her homemade pickle juice! My friends and I all had a great time. Thank you H Lounge and Mo for the hospitality!

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The Sardine Can

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I haven't been here in about 5 years and my mother hasn't been here in a year. We were hungry and…read moreshe wanted to have the clam chowder again because she really liked it when she was last here. So we hopped in the car and drove up from Fairfield. We ordered the calamari as our appetizer and it was delicious. Lightly battered with tarter sauce on the side My mother was disappointed in the clam chowder. She said it did not taste good at all. So I suggested she just take it home and doctor it up (season it) to her liking versus not eating it, which she agreed. She enjoyed her cioppino and my seafood creole was pretty good. If you don't like mushrooms they are in the sauce. I happen to like mushrooms but did not expect to find them in this dish. I had the Butterfly Mimosa, which was really good and I could not taste the alcohol, which I appreciated. Service was prompt and friendly. I will definitley return. It sits in the back right off the water and has a very old time rustic look. There is no air conditioner, but they did have a portable one going. We sat by the window and it was fine when we first arrived but as our lunch went on, it warmed up, even though we dropped the shade. Not a complaint, just something to be aware of. We will return!

My husband and I had lunch today at this restaurant and , first of all the service was just ok ,…read morethe food was horrible I ordered the Clam chowder and the grilled turkey and cheese sandwich and cranberry juice. The soup was super salty and did no taste good or fresh, I was not able to finish it, the sandwich tasted old an greasy, the cranberry juice tasted like it was on the refrigerator for months ( did not taste good) My husband ordered the crab sandwich with the soup and coleslaw and he got the worst diarrhea that we had to go back home right after I was very worried that he was having a food poisoning episode. The restaurant needs to pay attention on what are they feeding their customers and check the expiration dates on their food on a daily basis. I will not eat here ever again

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The FOOD!!! Wow! Great beer and cocktails too. First time and we were so impressed! We ate the…read moreburger, Brussels sprouts, and Spicey shrimp. Desserts were amazing as well.!!! Good service too.

VISIT NOTES *parking is a nightmare…read more*I have physical limitations (back issues, recent foot surgery) so I really needed to sit at a table *when I walked in, I asked, do we seat ourselves and was told yes. (nothing was said about no table service to order) I wanted to sit outside and there were plenty of open low tables but on an 80 degree afternoon after a FULL WEEK of unseasonably 90+ temps (March 16-21, 2026) the outside dining area has ZERO shade umbrellas. I was told "yeah, we haven't decided to put those out yet." The only shaded outdoor dining was at high bar tables or at "shelf" rail and all had these trendy yet uncomfortable 'farmhouse' tall barstools: hard steel, no backs, tiny seat and I can't sit at this style of table. *The inside low tables were full but the "hostess" walked through the dining room to see if there was an open low table and the only option was a picnic table that was half occupied and they "let" me sit down *Hostess made a big deal about getting a towel and some cleaner to wipe it down. * I look up and see a large sign that says ORDER HERE across the room back where I was standing. (I've been to the MIBC Taproom in Benicia and they have table service) *so another walk across the dining room to place the order for drinks and food *I told the bartender I've had foot surgery so all this walking around is really difficult. they said yeah sounds like a drag *After I order, the bartender had the arrogance to flip a screen around (and walk away!!) that asks for a minimum 18%+ percent tip. FOR LITERALLY NO SERVICE. I still put out a tip, and tablet asked if I wanted a receipt, I chose print, and then a screen requiring me to enter my phone number (WTF?) I complain when Bartender comes back with my wine and said, oh no, that was optional. And I said if there was an opt out button, it wasn't visible. *I ask, can they hold my wine glass behind the bar Because I need to go to the restroom and didn't want to leave an open drink on a table unattended. Bartender hands me a coaster and says, oh use this. *So now another walk back and forth across the room. And I have to do it again to pick up my food *While waiting for my food I saw both a bartender and hostess bringing out food so, table service is based on their mood? *they dont have restrooms (?!?) they offer the public restroom in the lobby of the ferry terminal. Fun fact! They have a dart board in the corner that's in the direct path of the shortest distance to get to the restroom. Patrons playing darts shout at you for getting in their way. *The only positive was the kitchen staff which did put out a great sandwich and fries. *When someone has a physical disability, all of this is unacceptable. Same for the exterior there isn't clear signage the entrance isn't at the parking lot but around the corner at the pier. ============= I was in Vallejo to look at property in Glen Cove and made the short but concerning° drive to the Ferry Building. It was a very pretty day and thought it would be nice to sit out near the water and try and enjoy it. (And while I didn't see any RAT INFESTATION that was all over the local news, the vibe of the people "hanging around smoking" and condition of the other buildings make this my "one & done" for the town of Vallejo. °Crime, the WORST roads and blight.)

Characters Saloon - divebars - Updated May 2026

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