The bartender Nicole makes magnificent drinks and her customer service was awesome. She made me feel extremely welcome, and the music was wonderful as well. I would definitely recommend Curly's Place to anyone looking for a safe, secure, and friendly environment. read more

Sweet local bar in Hayward The cast here is fun and cool Mike does a real good job!

Anyone know why it's been closed the past few weeks? Is everything okay? I'll be very hurt if it's done for good

Cheap drink & great vibe. This is an old school dive bar. I notice a lot of them are usuals coming after work. Came here after a midterm & did not regret it. Plus free popcorn when the machine is on! read more

I am born and raised in Castro Valley and have FINALLY made my way to Curlys!! What a gem! This bar is clean, well lit, has a great vibe and Jen the bartender is just the sweetest. She makes everyone feel at home as soon as you walk in! Not to mention her drinks are off the charts. Also, her friend Sam comes in and makes DELICIOUS food. It is just all around a great environment and I can't wait to go back. Thank you Jen!! read more

Solid neighborhood bar. If you are looking for a good place to chill and have a drink in the neighborhood, this is the place. Great service and prices. read more

Good ol' Curlys. Local dive bar with heart. You drive by and think, what is that little ugly hole in the wall, but when you walk in, you find it's actually warm and comfortable. The staff are always nice, and the guests are surprisingly varied. Young and old. First time I came here, I thought for sure it would be a bunch of old grumpy men, but had a mix of people and ranges, gen Z to boomers. Enjoyed the dart machine and got to add some art to their collection on the wall. Nothing fancy, but solid. I just wish whoever owns the complex, could give the exterior a little facelift for the sake of the neighborhood (I live down the street and it's a bit if an eyesore, not Curlys per se, just the whole building,) In all, definitely come here for a casual drink. Oh I almost forgot: they had free pizza when I went. No reason, just to be nice. So that's an indicator on the type of place this is. read more

Be careful with one bartender there over charges you when I know how much I drank anyway I did not argue and paid my bill I'm not going there again taking my business elsewhere read more

Currently Sunday at 1:56 p.m. Karen is behind the bar and I am eating the cheese and crackers that she served me complimentary. She is very sweet and I like to sit down and talk about the 60s The Grateful Dead Janis Joplin Jimi Hendrix and so on.... Although we are about 30 years apart she is so fun to talk to, generously pours and looks great for her age not to mention she's the sweetest. I believe they call her "The hostess with the mostest" around here. This is my 1st time here and I will definitely be coming back. All I ever wanted from a dive bar Just randomly stumbled on this bar going down on Mission..... Cool. read more

The electronic dart board is a little glitchy, but we loved the friendly and helpful folks on both sides of the bar who helped us, and cheered our play even when we sucked. read more

My fav place to meet some buddies who live on the hill when I'm passing through. Great spot to drink. Regulars are cool, people are nice, and the bartenders know what they are doing. It's a neighborhood bar that's been around for a while. They have darts and a great jukebox. Prices are right too. It's conveniently located which makes it a go to for me. Go see for yourself and you'll be glad you did. read more

Curly's Place is a dive bar a few doors away from val's. there's a long bar that everyone sits at. nascar's on the telly, darts are flying for entertainment. free popcorn and dogs in the afternoon. pours: sierra(4),. bud(3), w....(4) -beers lukewarm, comes little flat in a cold mug. -bartenders are almost likeable. on draught: -parking in back -mugs situated far away from pour pout, service takes a while. -working class patrons of whites and african americans. -patrons mostly friendly and/or or will be drunk. read more

I was raised off of Kelly Hill. This place is a neighborhood dive bar that I had never been to until I moved away from the neighborhood. Funny enough, my friend and co-worker moved a block away from here. And then my other friend and co-worker moved even closer to here. So, when we decided to have a fun girls night, we wanted somewhere close to grab a drink and have some fun. Glad we chose Curly's because it was a fun experience. Great bartender who hooked it up with some stiff drinks. We came here again after a game night and closed the bar down. Good vibes, and homey hospitality. Love that I can have a drink and walk to my friend's, or parents' house, safely. read more

I am SO happy I found this little hidden gem bar just minutes from my house. Curly's Place is a nice small bar right at the cut off between Hayward and Castro Valley! I was riding home one night and my head was going 100 miles per hour. I decided to slow it down a bit by going to a bar and having a drink! Hence, I'm not the type to go to a bar by myself (I know, lame, right??) but I decided what they heck YOLO (You only live once)! So I pulled up into the bar and found parking on the side of the building (They have a big lot in the back that you can park in but it closes at 11P.M.) If you don't pull your car outside before 11P.M. you better believe that your car will be left there till the next day! I heard tons of stories that night on how many people had their cars stuck in the gate and couldn't get them out. Sad but true story! I walked in through the back and seated myself at the bar. ATMOSPHERE: Everyone was laughing and having a great time. People are friendly and introduced themselves and made me feel right at home. I noticed that many people there were regulars and come on a regular basis. It's like everyone knows everyone. BARTENDER: Was such a sweetheart. I had the pleasure of having Anise as my bartender. I was ordering Margaritas at the beginning but let me just tell you that soon changed after the first hour. Haha I had people buying me shots and others ordering me Mai Tai! Whoo !Anise was amazing when it comes to making drinks! I could tell she really enjoyed her job, which is always a pleasure to see. Cheap drinks and generous amounts of alcohol. What more can you ask for. THEY FANCY HUH: Yes, they are! They have the flat screen TV'S located in the corner and a jukebox that places all the jamming music! After 11P.M. it was cracking in there! OH BOY! Small dance floor but they had about 3 tables near the entrance of the door just in case the bar was full. I met tons of great people there and didn't end up leaving till 3A.M. which was way passed the time the bar closes. We ended up hanging outside the bar and bringing our drinking high down before driving home. I think I found my new favorite bar spot! I would definitely be back here again! read more

Spotted this little gem from way down the street as we headed to Hayward to shop for tile. Pulled in and was immediately greeted by the sweetest Korean bartender named "Goo" (pronounced G' You) now goes by Jinifer. Her long islands were strong, she told the most vulgar jokes with a sweet innocent Asian smile on her face, offered us complimentary popcorn AND....guess answers with us as we watched Family Fued on TV. She also shared secret herbal remedies, secrets of Asian culture and tradition with us - she was darling! I'm not in Hayward often but will always make a pit stop at Curly's every time I am! read more

This is a cool,or chill bar to relax at. My first night was this bartender's birthday,I'm not sure how plastered she got but it was a great time. Nice to be in a bar that has a working juke box. Both the cock tail waitresses were fantastic, they sure can multi task,KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LADIES!!! read more

A small bar located in the corner of Woodbridge, easily missed if it wasn't for yelp. I came in thinking it would be a young crowd but most were in their late 40s and up but rowdy like 20 year olds, hahaha. Maybe I can take home a GILF, jk people! Fairly small. Bar fits only about 30 people and not enough room to move around. This place seems like a place for locales to chill and socialize. Beers are fairly priced. Got a bud light for 3.50. I'm from Vegas so this is "hella" cheap. Using "hella" since it's the thing in NorCal. And oh it's $15 minimum if you use a card. I'm just here killing time in Hayward while waiting for a friend to get home. read more

Haven't been here in a few months, since my discovery of the Dirty Bird, but Curly's Place deserves a review. I like it here: the beer is cheap, the patrons are fun to watch if nothing else, and they employees are nice. I hear the new own is making a lot more progress lately, trying to fix the place up from the super-dive it used to be. Sadly, even though I'm stumbling distance from the door, I haven't been back in a while. Bottom line: Good place, cheap drinks. Go here, at least once. read more

I heart dives. This one happens to be perfectly located next to my favorite burger joint. Seriously a match made in heaven! I was pulled in by it's old school sign and barn door for a pre dinner drink. We were greeted by the friendly bartender and who poured some nice size shots and started in with the locale's banter. We asked about the safety of the area and parking lot because my mountain bike was in the bed of our truck. The bartender offered to watch my bike inside of the bar! We came back after dinner to my bike safe and sound and another round of drinks. This is now our ritual every time we're in the area. Nice flat screen TVs, friendly regulars, and an incredible bloody mary on a Saturday afternoon are not things you can always expect from a dive but you can definitely find it here. read more

Nice bar with a cool relaxed ambience. The bar has tvs, a music box with all kinds of music. The drinks are great. A great place to hang out and have fun. read more

Curlys Place set's the standard for dive bars. I passed Curlys almost daily wanting to go in but was intimidated. I finally got the guts to try it and realized that the place wasn't half bad. The drink prices at Curlys are the cheapest in town, sometimes they offer a $2.50 Tecate. The bartenders at night Sharon and Anise are great they give you a good shot free pour no measuring. You get your monies worth here. read more

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It's only fair that I post a new review. I was harsh (but fair) with my earlier review. Curly's is not the same place it was. The new owner is a sweetheart. She's put in new flooring, new bar chairs, flat screen TV's and other amenities. It seems she actually wishes to establish a regular clientele. The bartenders are now all very cool. The entire atmosphere is just fun again. Heck, the new owner has actually bought the bar a round a few times. Never saw that under the old regime. I believe we have our neighborhood bar returned to us. THERE IS A GOD! read more

It's a good enough neighborhood bar. Nice little smoking area out back. The regulars are friendly without being overbearing. It's a good place to unwind with a beer. Not a scary place at all, despite its outward appearance. --And that's written by a single woman who tends to go in there alone. Be warned, if you want any sort of cocktail that's out of the ordinary, be prepared to tell the bartender how to make it. The bartenders are great, though, and happy to oblige. read more

A friend of mine, Matt first mentioned this place in conversation to me. I was just down the street with two brothers from CSUH at an alumni event at buffalo bills and decided it was time to check this place out for the first time due to proximity and in celebration of my good blood test results. A1c Aok!! Lets keep the buzz goin!! This place is full of laughter and good times even on a Monday night. The bartender, sharon, greets people by first name and gives all her attention to us. Pulls up a chair and plays games. If one would have the ability to choose ones own mom she would be it. Soulful music from a decent jukebox plays in the backgroynd an beers are not expensive. An electronic dart board is there for entertainment. A guy walks in, I'm greeted with a hello and a handshake. Much later he leaves and I get a hug before he goes. This is intimate place for regulars. Condom dispenser above urinal for your convenience. read more

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A old dive bar next to famous Val's burgers! One of the bartenders on Wed and Sat serves happy hour food. Yummy! Clean and safe spot. Very nice regulars... it felt like Cheers lmao. read more

If you are looking for a cheap place in Hayward to get drinks then you better come here. The bartenders are really nice and they get to know your name on a first name bases. They really take care of you and drinks are easy and fast to get. This place is filled with locals and they are really nice to everyone. This is a cool bar to go to and the drinks here couldn't get any cheaper. Moral of the story is cheap drinks equals a good time. read more

Find a better bar in downtown Hayward. The atmosphere is just sketchy. Bartender was unresponsive to us and drifted to only one side of the bar or to her friends. Save your self the time and check out neighboring bars. Cheers read more

Curly's Place is definitely the place to go. The bartenders are friendly and funny. The atmosphere is casual. This is a great place to come and socialize with friends. It truly is a diamond in a dark spot. ;) read more

This place is amazing it's very homie and full of locals with good energy. The only down fall is the parking it's not much in the front. I go maybe once every 2 weeks to this place and it's so welcoming! Must go and have a pineapple upside down with our bartender Aneese. read more

a great bar, all the bartenders are quick to help you out....... great drinks, the folks inside are all regulars so there isnt no problems, always a game on the tube, its a dive for sure but legit. jukebox cheap drinks T.v friendly service read more

The bartender was funny and gave me a free drink for my birthday. It was one of the few bars open in Hayward on a Saturday after 11:30. If you like dive bars then I suggest this place. I give it 4 stars cause of the bartender and the free pizza read more

Super friendly! There was a baby shower there the night we went (I know, a baby shower at a bar is weird but I'm not judging) and they offered us the yummy food that everyone brought. Electronic dart board, free popcorn and cheap beer. They also hooked it up on the Makers on the rocks my hubby ordered. The bartenders were so adorable and funny! The locals were super nice, there were 2 guys doing some sort of dance I have never seen to gangster rap. I had a delightful experience. I would give it a 5, but it is a dive bar so that would feel weird. I will definitely be back there! read more

Very fun and friendly dive bar! Great atmosphere and very cheerful bartenders and patrons. : )

It's awesome to find a bar where you can sit down and have a conversation without yelling over the music. We came late on a Saturday and got some advice on local restaurants from the friendly bartender. read more

Great little made over dive bar. Lots of "salt of the earth" type characters mixed with the appropriate amount of seediness. I especially enjoyed the manic disco dancer that was running the floor the night I was there. Odd, but harmless. Give it a shot, you'll be pleasantly surprised! read more

It turns out that not all the bartenders are that nice and friendly. Still, a decent bloody mary, and an A-OK daytime dive bar.

In a search for a dive bar not too far from home, Yelp led me to Curly's Place on a rainy Saturday night. VIP parking kept me dry, until entering and discovering they served beer in small and large pitcher - nice! Gotta love a place with pitchers! Seems like a popular "Norm!" kind of bar with locals who frequent the jukebox and poker tv. Friendly folk, adequate selection, likely to return again. read more

Bartenders are friendly, drinks are good, atmosphere is chill and there is always some kind of food being shared.

Curly's seems like a small, well-run bar that has been recently renovated. It's cleaner than your average rundown dive. It's also relatively small and cozy. It's somewhat isolated in that it's the only bar for seemingly miles. If you live in the neighborhood and don't want to go all the way down to downtown Hayward, this would be the only game in town. I don't live in the neighborhood, so I don't know how often I would be able to go back, but it's a cool enough place. It is on the corner in an area that looks like it is in dire need of a bar. I'd bet it has a lot of local regulars. read more