Just happened to show up on the 35rh anniversary celebration. I have only two words ... Safe Space It warms my Mama Dragon heart and was the perfect place to celebrate my friend's bachelorette party! Thanks Duffy's for welcoming us! read more

It's not an Irish bar.. Nothing about this establishment try's to be Celtic.. They do have Guinness. read more

Doug. With Duffy's Tavern. Look no further for your wedding reception beverages. We met Doug at the bridal fair in January 2024 and wow, we were instantly impressed. He worked with us throughout the planning stages of our reception, coordinating with the catering menu, and advising us on what to have at our open bar service. He also willingly accommodated us with our choice of toast (no champagne here) we got personalized shot glasses "Take a shot, we tied the knot." and when that time came, we shot whiskey instead. He showed up with another bartender on our wedding day, both looking very professional and taking care of the guests. Class act all the way. read more

Duffy's Tavern - Moscow Mule and Dolly Parton - Pubs Near Me - Chico, California

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This establishment makes certain folks feel completely unwelcome and it's a bummer cause the bouncer was pretty nice

They play Celtic music every Friday evening from 5:00 pm. The band is called the Pub Scouts. They've been playing consistently for the last couple of decades. It's great fun! read more

Danielle made this Creme De Mûre, "something with gin" was my request and it was great. I've only had brews & shots here, very different + broke my expectation. Every other bar or restaurant recommends Duffy's within their top 3 bars and they live up to it! Cheers read more

Duffy's Tavern - Creme De Mûre - Pubs Near Me - Chico, California

Average place / clientele suspect - go elsewhere / drinks ok very basic spot Many other good spots in Chico read more

It's a cool little dive bar, but what's up with drinks being so expensive? A basic screwdriver is $7? At some point it got ritzy and lost its roots as a late night dive bar for outcasts. read more

Nice atmosphere good drinks and friendly folks. I will be back for sure, we went there last Friday and they had live music. Good Time read more

Alex is an awesome bartender Very dive very dark yet great service Local crowd good prices Jukebox in the corner Bring friends read more

Very much a local feel compared to other college bars in the area. With one larger bar and then a smaller bar, you can almost always find a seat that matches your preferences. The other patrons are super friendly and the service is fast and friendly. read more

I went to their comedy show last night. I got there early because it is a very small bar and knew seating would be limited. Nearly everyone had to stand. The comics were all pretty funny, lots of big laughs. You cannot beat the price of $5. It really makes it possible to go to every show on a budget. Between that and a few drinks and tips you can easily end you night under the $20 mark which is the kind of Chico fun that is so fun! It was pretty clean. There was a fast line at the bathrooms which have seen better days but it's a bar so whatever. I'll be at the next show. read more

Ahh... what a dive bar was MEANT to be: *sometimes sticky floors *old and dusty--and that's just the patrons! *Look at the walls, too.. eek! dusty! And I lurve it... adds personality. *a Jukebox *pool tables *drunks Mmmm... Duffy's.. I miss you. read more

Duffy's Tavern - a car parked outside - Pubs Near Me - Chico, California

Dive bars are a passion. Some day I'm going to cash in the boatload of Delta Medallion Love I've amassed so I can tour the best of the best. And when I do, Duffy's will be a must do stop. After a long drive from The Perfect that is San Francisco, I needed to find a place to suck up the local Chico culture, to get a handle on what faced me for the week. A quick Yelp Check said I gotta do Duffy's Tavern, so off I went. For me, the key factor in a Perfect Dive bar is the mix of humanity, and more importantly, the speed with which I can get into some serious Dive Bar Conversation. Duffy's hit the clock at about 5 seconds. SCORE! First for the logistics. The wait staff is superb, attentive, and prompt. My glass was never empty. When I initially asked for the selection of IPA on tap, the answers came swiftly and accurately. What could be better? The ambience is pure Dive Bar Exquisite. Don't change a thing. Ever. The mix of humanity was off the chain. Chico hipsters with PBR? Check. Regular working Joes in to watch the game on the huge number of televisions? Check. Interesting stories and conversations? Check. My Giants were on two televisions in an epic struggle against the Nationals, the locals were all aglow in Orange. We talked sports. We talked trash. It was if I was already one of The Boys. For an East Coaster that spends way too much time on airplanes, this whole atmosphere gave me a sense of home, a sense of belonging. A sense that I was one of them. And that is way too rare these days. Thanks, guys, I had a blast. If you are from out of town and wondering how to spend an hour or two in Chico, think no more and point your mode of transport towards Duffy's, you will not be disappointed. After a minute or two, you will no longer feel like you are a patron at a bar, but rather a newly found friend with stories to share. 5 Stars and it hits the Must Do List. read more

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I've been coming here since I moved to Chico. The bouncer, Israel continued to come onto me despite being friends with my fiancé. The more I ignored and rejected him, the more stalker-ish he became. Another man here kept elbowing me while I had my drink, I got upset and looked towards Israel to have my back and he asked us all to leave. The next week, he said me and my fiancé weren't welcome here together. I came again a few weeks later, the bartender I knew poured my drink and Israel asked me to come outside, and said I wasn't welcome here anymore. Claiming I yelled at him when I couldn't come here with my fiancé... I did not yell. I asked if the owner had made the decision since I was a regular. It was completely not right and since this is a town staple he has really impacted my life. read more

Duffy's continues to be THE place for locals. Friendly staff and awesome collection of brews and cocktails. Every Friday from 5pm-8pm (and for the last 30 years), you can hear the very best in Irish traditional music with the Pub Scouts. read more

I Duffy's! Everybody is super friendly, they have a great selection, and the priced are spot on. The first time I visited I was visiting for a week to house hunt before our move here. They didn't mind me sitting at the bar using their WiFi and sipping beers. An employee brought in some take out they got for their lunch and even offered a bit to me. I've been back multiple times since then. My boyfriend and I went for a Beetles vinyl happy hour, and that was lots of fun! It drew in a really cool crowd and the atmosphere there was just right for it all. I have a feeling Duffy's will become my go-to spot when I need to dip out away from the world's stresses for a drink or two. read more

Kitsch factor: 10+ Drinks: 10+ Service: 10+ My goodness my guinness, this place is amazing... the true locals, the drifters, the vagabonds flock to Duffy's... it's sometimes the most hoppin bar in Chico, sometimes the most empty, but you'll always recieve quality drinks and quality service... I recently made a rule that I only tip $1 at Chico bars, but Duffy's is an exception. They pour like you've been lost in the desert for days... and sometimes, if you're lucky, you'll receive complimentary saucy nuts (delicious!) My drink of choice: Blueberry Stoli + Cran (only $3.75) Where else can you hang out with Bright Eyes after a rockin concert at the Senator? read more

This. Place. Where to began? I often call Duffy's "The Back 9 of drinking" because its the sort of place you go when you are severely inebriated or you're an alchie. Both states of mind kind of signify "the end of the game". Know what I'm saying? Get the metaphor? Anyways, this place does have some positives. They are: *Cheap cheap cheap cheap drinks *STIFF drinks *weird cult like following *They do music venues & all sorts of events. which is cool *You can take ANYONE in there to hang out with- old, young, normal, dirty hippy, crusty old whatever, upwardly mobile professionals, not really that much fun friends, whatever, they all fit in! *If you're really trying to get that pseudo Chico hipster/ bohemian look down, Duffy's IS WHERE YOU NEED TO HANG OUT. Well besides Naked Lounge Cons: *full of gross nasty people who make come up and bother you, or worse, creep out on you and try to seduce you (*shudder*) *and yeah yeah yeah its kinda a dirty filthy place, but I think if it was clean it would lack that certain oh um "yeah its filthy but I'm just focused on the BOOZE and music and company vibe its got going." *lets be honest here, hipsters (whatever you want to call them) in Chico can be really FUCKING ANNOYING. I don't really like to hang @ their liquor destinations. You're not that cool just because you don't shower and you read Falkner and listen to Cash and drink Pabst. OH and you're not entitled to EVERY CHAIR in the bar even when you go outside to go smoke your American Bugle you roll-yourself ciggies. dicks. Sooo Anyways, that place is what it is, I wouldn't change it, its just not really the sort of place I choose to spend time and my money. There's a place in San Luis Obispo that is kinda similar, but a bajillion times cooler than Duffy's, its called McCarthys! its an Irish bar that not crusty and @ least the hipster there have done there research and actually seem like real hipsters- they've got that Rockabilly thing down! I think it was invented there? But yeah, Duffy's.... its just not for me...... read more

As a professional drinker , story wrangler and shooting the shit artist one thing you can tell about the quality of a place is the respect the locals give to each other and the visitors that join them in libation . Duffy's is an epic dive bar with a great juke box, cold ass AC, cold ass beer, cool ass patrons and mother fuckin cheap prices . If you love dive bars don't listen to the other whiney reviews about this place , it is awesome in awesome sauce located in awesomeville. read more

Not a fan of the ambiance here: dark, sticky, & a weird crowd. Always feels super sketchy when I have been here and usually one aggressive or angry person I've had to deal with. Nothing stands out about their drink selection or customer service -- meh. read more

Let me state on the record, that I have never been to Duffy's when I was 100 % sober so my review might be a little drunkenly biased. That being said I love DUFFYS! The only reason I wouldn't give it 5 out of 5 is because recognize its a slight acquired taste and the drinks can be pricey if you don't do the deals. PBR is cheap, cheap, CHEAP and seriously who doesn't love PBR? I also love the vintage juke box and great selection of beats! I love the dive bar feel and the fact that not all the girls are in short skirts and not everyone is a young CSUC student! I would recommend Duffys to those who are looking for a chill, low-key environment to hang out in where you won't get hassled much! Also its rumored Paul Zingg goes there to grade papers! Awesome! read more

Yes, your feet stick to the floor... Yes, that is the best Bloody Mary you may ever experience... Yes, you DO want to make sure the barkeep becomes an amigo. (big dude, can throw you like a javelin...do not piss off) Yes, it most certainly has it's share of "colorful" (for lack of a better word) characters. Sooo...draw me another Guinness (was that my 3rd or 4th? hmmm...) "I'm home ma'!! read more

What would I do without Friday evening trad music sessions at Duffy's? The Pub Scouts totally rock, and never fail to bring the spirit of Ireland to the bar every week. I spent a year in Limerick, studying Irish dance and music, and I can tell you that the Pub Scouts can bring it on. They always open up a bit of space for me to dance in, making it the highlight of my week. Duffy's itself is awesome. It's down-to-earth and seems totally at ease with being just what it is: a bar. If you're looking for a chic club with fancy drinks and pretentious people, Duffy's is not for you. But if you're just looking to meet up with some friends for a drink and some good music, and even meet new friends, this is your place. I'm just waiting for the right time to buy my very own Duffy's t-shirt. read more

The key, as noted by others already here, is that Duffy's has by far the best crowd in town. You dont have to be a beatnick, or a theater gal. You dont have to be indie or wanna-be-intellecutal. Just be your self, jesus. Is it really that hard? If you are just a normal human being, and you be yourself, you are a welcome member of the Duffy's crowd. Generally, this is the only bar in town where i actually found myself getting into conversations with strangers... be it about beers, or classes, or whatever. This is just that sort of place, and it seems that all the interesting people i met in Chico always enjoyed Duffy's. Theres a good correlation there. The bar tenders are awesome, they remember you if you tip well, its not as redonkulously loud as Normal or LaSalles, and its got good people. AND I hear they have Hard-A now. Go already. read more

A. There is a velvet print of Elvis behind the bar. B. There is a block print of Jesus with a baseball bat to the right of the bar. C. A & B are empirical proof that this is a rad bar. I grew up in Chico but moved to the Wine Country before I came of legal drinking age. This weekend I lived out a long-held dream: I had a Goose and soda with my cousin at Duffy's. Okay, I had two. Or was it three... Duffy's pulls off being a dive bar without being terribly dirty and scary. And that, my friends, is a delicate balance that I truly appreciate. People were friendly, bathrooms were reasonably clean, and the drinks were probably expensive in comparison to other places in Chico but about right for where I come from. Oh, and the door guy was nice and even suggested what "signature" Duffy beverages I should have since it was my first visit. Nice kid. Duffy's will be my new go-to bar when I'm in Chico. read more

Augh! Love/hate/love/hate/drink/hmm/awesome/crowd/shot... and so it goes on and on here. I love the crowd when it's the people I like, and I know a lot of regulars there. Unfortunately a lot of people I really don't like are regulars there. Hmmm... The drinks are really strong, but hey, most would be in those chintzy little glasses they give you. Don't really seem like they're worth the money, but they're not crazy expensive. Hmmmmmm... The atmosphere is dank, which I like. Sometimes. I like ironic stuff I think. Or maybe I hate it. Or maybe I like it because I hate it. The hipster paradox. At least it's interesting. Got that charm to it that's really hard to describe or escape. I'm always so back and forth on this place it's not even funny. Some of the best and worst times ever have been had here. Oh, who am I kidding? I'm a local hipster/scenester kid. Five stars it is. read more

Best Jukebox in town. Most eclectic crowd. Washed up alcoholic attorneys and unemployed contractors discussing politics by day: hipsters, addicts and other assorted weirdos talking about themselves at night. Check out one of three co-Ed restrooms where no one bothers to lock the door, ever. Cleanest is in the back by the pool tables. They used to be covered in sticker art but have been repainted and stickers are sadly being removed regularly. Decent shows on occasion, and the live Irish music on Fridays is fun for 30 minutes, though it lasts for hours. read more

Laid back, unpretentious, comfortable. All the things I love about a bar. And NO FRAT BOYS!!!.... a rarity in Chico. The bartenders are friendly and personable, the ambiance 'cozy', and the drinks stiff as fark! read more

Steve is awesome. Friendly and funny. It's a Fun bar. Had Good music. And for sure is a Good time

Love Duffy's! The staff is always on top of it when serving, the juke box has a pretty stellar selection, and as someone else mentioned in their review, "the crowd is weird"...which is a selling point for me. Side note: If you're looking for a really good Old Fashioned, Duffy's has a killer one. read more

If you like being bullied by an overly aggressive bouncer who has anger management issues, then this is the place for you. we were innocently drinking our last beer, when he started yelling at us to get out and took our beers away, my chair away and literally shoved us out the front door. we aren't college students. we are business owners! Who had just dropped fifty bucks in the bar! And we weren't doing anything! read more

i don't wanna give them a shitty review but damn it's terrible. drinks were strong that's the only strong point bartender with the short hair was so smurf's took forever to serve and looked directly at us read more

Chicoians have been getting fucked up here since General Bidwell fell off the Morman wagon, and took his first shot of whiskey. I think he actually had THAT shot in Duffy's. Check out the old "Hey Juans" sign, a Chico icon of a bar-RIP. read more

I'm not cool enough nor do I think myself more intelligent than everyone else... I also don't like hiking my pants up to my knees to wade through waste and water to squat over unisex toilets. The staff is nice, I am not a fan of a lot of the clientele. The place often reeks of a combination of vomit, cat box and arm pit. An interesting mix but disgusting at any rate. Way too many people for such a small bar. Clearly I am in the minority with this opinion but oh well! read more

Not a fan of this bar. It seems to always smell like urine or vomit...

ah, duffy's! this place holds a firm place in my drunken heart! my brother was playing summer ball and would end up in chico during the season. the boyfriend and i would head out, support him, hang out with our cousin and have a blast. our cousin had friends that worked at duffy's so off we went. the drinks are great. the prices are even greater. the atmosphere was chill and i laughed harder than i have in a long time. the backroom became my home away from home. there is awesome people watching and you make new friends in a matter of minutes. live music is cranking up the volume in the front. there's no attitude and nothing but fun. make sure you pick up a shirt to wear proudly and savor the memories. and when you're done drinking, walk out, turn to the right and hit up the pizza joint next door. i suggest the pesto slice. pure, pure heaven. read more

I use the term "Duffy's Drunk" to describe a whole genre of people. I like this place, in spite of the Irish affiliations.

Everyone that says this is their favorite bar just says that because they know a bartender there -_-;; My thinking is, why pay Banshee price for a Bear drink? If I want a fancy drink I'll go to the Banshee, and if I want a "Chico" drink I'll go to the Bear, 'nuff said read more

If you like a bar that isn't full of bling-bling, hyphy, or hoochies, then you should be at Duffy's "Irish" Tavern. Though some evenings can be crowded (such as Wed and the weekend) it is a comfortable place to be. Unpretensious atmosphere, stiff drinks, professional staff, and everyone you don't want to run into...and those you do. read more