Absolutely amazing service staff. I wouldn't dock a star because of it, because it is California,…read morebut there is a good bit of flow into the place from those that are enjoying the legal lettuce of the state. Exceptional service and welcoming patrons are always a nice touch when traveling. When back in the area I will definitely revisit.

Came to this bar off a Facebook event posting Ichi & Fiji Food Night. The bartender yessi told me…read moreabout the two amazing cooks that provide food for free with purchase of drinks at the bars. It's every Monday around 5:30pm and the food always changes. There is a donation for the food to help the cooks pay for the ingredients of this amazing home made food they provide to the bar customers. The soup and chicken Adobe was amazing. I am definitely coming back and bringing friends. Thank you Ichigo & Fiji for the amazing food. Coming back Monday.

Little Hill is what's you get when you cross a dive bar with a community center. People of all…read morestripes gathering for drinks, meeting friends, chatting up someone sitting next to you, people watching, and listening to local musicians or DJs. Bartenders are friendly and drinks are great. The place is plastered with posters of upcoming events. The interior is classic dive bar with red lights, beer signs, circle booths, wooden bar and jukebox. I love being able to slide into a booth and watch everyone else stroll in to the bar. I try to support the occasional pop-up food booth outside to keep them coming back.

Little Hill Lounge, what a gem for our little city of El Cerrito. I love a good neighborhood bar,…read moreand LHL is exactly what you want from a neighborhood spot ~ walking distance, cool peeps, friendly bartenders, great music, stiff drinks, fun foodie pop-ups, and cool events throughout the year. We've celebrated birthdays, holidays, and taken new friends and old here. The perfect meet up, place for one/done or sit and stay a while. Good value, great Little Hill Mai Thai. During the holidays they have one of the best hot buttered rums I've ever had. Most recently, we've enjoyed their live karaoke (you get to perform with a live band) which makes for a pretty epic experience, the addition of local bands performing in the back of the bar, and the pop up Double Barrel BBQ with the amazing Lorenzo cookin' it up (yes to the smash burger, grilled cheese, and chocolate chip dipped cookie). Dimmed lighting, curtained photo booth, booth/bar stool seating..simply the best. Recently popped in and noticed new napkins with their logo and pretty menus with new creative cocktails/fun, localish names. Looking forward to the future of this bar, rock on!

Ann is the kindest and best bartender in Pinole!!! Cheapest drinks in Pinole as well.read more

Awesome service & location, friendly bartender was attentive & made some great drinks. First time…read morebut most certainly not my last time checking out this bar! Looking forward to coming back!

Second time here and the experience was just as good. This time we got LaLa as our server and her…read morechill vibe was perfect for this Tuesday. Our relationship was rekindled there and will be celebrated there.

We went on an early Friday evening so it wasn't too busy and we were able to place drink orders…read morequickly. The vibe was chill and once we learned how to deal with the jukebox we were good! The place was clean and had billiards. As the night went on we were there when they set up the door, who started off meh. But it was easygoing and didn't get smoky until later in the evening.

The new Rancho Tropicana Something new in Elsa Brandy I…read morehave a crown an hour hey something new with the DJ on Friday and Saturday nights

4 years later and this bar still blasts loud music to midnight every single night smdh. I called…read moreand asked very nicely to turn the music down. The rude man yelled there's no music as if I cannot hear it through the phone smdh. Every single house on Hillcrest hears this music. Every neighbor complains. Owner if you reading this for God's sake let the local's have a peaceful night of sleep. In case you are wondering I drove to the bar to confirm it's coming from your bar.

As I was in this neighborhood, I decided to stop in here for a drink (it was recommended when I was…read moreacross the street at Burma Superstar for lunch). Friendly, low-key bartender, jukebox, pool table, and lots of cool stuff to check out throughout the bar. As no one was playing the jukebox, I got to play to my hearts content, which was very fun. I'll definitely be back, hopefully to play some pool.

All right so we came here on the Fourth of July and we were greeted wonderfully. It's a crazy bar…read more Lots of things to look at. The ambience is your grunge look but not if that makes sense. They do have a great happy hour that's until 7 o'clock. It's a dollar off well drinks and the prices are great. Since today was the Fourth of July they were having a barbecue outside that had hotdog and hamburgers for FREE!!! There were great people around us lots of different diverse groups of people and what was awesome was when they were giving out hotdogs to the people that were driving by. While you're inside it kind of looks like a graveyard but hey, I love it! They also have a pool table back in the back so you can really enjoy your time there. The drinks are definitely strong. The people work in there are definitely nice. Here comes uncomfortable situation. As we're all celebrating Independence Day, we need to include everybody within. My friends and others around us started to feel uncomfortable when an individual on a bike came out with the confederate flag.... right afterwards an employee who works there came out with a don't tread on me with the snake flag... if you don't know what that means, look it up. As an establishment we're all there to really enjoy independence Day and just really be happy that we live in such a democracy. To see that someone that worked there had that flag on their head that represent politics really made me feel uncomfortable. Everybody has their opinion, but when you're working at an establishment politics need to be kept out of it! When you bring politics into your establishment, you're really turning off other people that really want to enjoy themselves. You did a great job of giving out to the community by providing a barbecue, but when you start to have political means on top of your head , it makes your establishment look like there is bias. I WASNT THE ONLY ON WHO FELT THAT WAY. This is a 5 star place... take the politics out and you'll encourage everyone to come.

I stopped here for a drink on a Saturday night and it looked very familiar but I couldn't pinpoint…read morewhy. After asking the bartender, I discovered that this was a bar I used to visit back in college! Just under a different name. Drinks were phenomenal and service was great. I really loved the moody ambience and the music selection inside. I especially liked that they had a handful of tiki drinks on the menu.

I wasn't sure what to expect when I walked in but I was pleasantly surprised. The bar is beautiful,…read morewell-kept and they have an unbelievable alcohol selection. I ordered the Dealer's Choice with vodka and I was served a Polo Cup, I'm not a fan of cucumber or mint but I didn't give the bartender any restrictions when I ordered and it was light and refreshing.

The Hotsy has provided me with years of great memories, laughter, and good times. It is one of…read morethose places that has more character and charm than many bars twice its size. The menu changes regularly, which keeps things interesting, but one thing that never changes is the consistently excellent service. One of my favorite things about this spot is how dog-friendly it is. The owner's dog is practically the co-owner of the bar and is often lounging around, adding even more personality to the experience. If you are lucky enough to meet him, just know the dog has standards. The dog only accepts meat, so do not bother offering him the tortilla from your taco. Trust me, you will be judged. Another major perk is that they allow outside food. Conveniently, there is a taco truck right next door serving some of the best carnitas tacos around, making it easy to pair great food with great drinks. Also, keep an eye on the TVs. They always seem to be playing some delightfully over-the-top late-night movie programming that inevitably sparks random conversations and plenty of laughter among the crowd. Overall, this is a fantastic neighborhood bar with a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere and a ton of personality. It can get crowded, so try to grab a spot early if you can. You'll notice plenty of regulars who come back again and again, and to me, that is always one of the best signs that a place is doing something right.

If you're looking for a laid-back neighborhood spot with great drinks, Hotsy Totsy Club is it…read more A friend of mine used to live nearby and always raved about this place--especially the drinks and the taco truck parked outside. When I finally met him there, I immediately understood the hype. It's got that classic old-school bar feel: plenty of seats right at the bar if you're in the mood to chat, plus some more tucked-away seating in the back if you want something a little more low-key and private. I honestly can't remember the exact name of the drink I ordered (which probably says something ), but it was a mezcal cocktail--and it was so good I had two. Smoky, smooth, and dangerously easy to sip. You order at the bar, the bartender was super friendly, and the overall crowd had that welcoming, neighborhood vibe where everyone seems to know each other--or at least is happy to talk like they do. We also grabbed burritos from the taco truck outside (pro tip: do not skip this), and you can bring the food right into the bar. Great drinks and legit tacos? That's a winning combo. Overall, it's a fantastic local watering hole--unpretentious, comfortable, and exactly the kind of place you're happy to become a regular at.

A longtime favorite of all the locals. Luv the Friday Prime rib!…read more This place has been open for as long as I can remember 40 years? The crowd is friendly, bartenders awesome and great music!

it's actually ZERO stars. The female bartender was so rude and gave complaints so now I'm…read morecomplaining. I will never step foot in this crappy place ever.

This place is the definition of a "hidden gem"! Definitely, some of the best cocktails I've ever…read morehad. Their section of mule's is incredible and incredibly diverse. The food is superb as well. They specialize in Indian street food, which seems to have some Latin flavor elements. The load samosas are unreal. They also have traditional pub food too (e.g. wings, fries, tenders) and the fried catfish is some of the best fish and chips I've had. The catfish is soft, flaky, and doesn't have a hint of earthy flavor a lot of catfish has. The ambiance is super cool as well. It feels very comfortable and inviting inside. The decor seems to be constantly updating and improving. They also have a sitting area away from the bar, so if you have kids you can bring them to eat while enjoying one of their handcrafted cocktails. That being said, what makes this place is the service. Kay, the owner, makes sure to greet everyone and makes you feel like family. There's always a positive vibe inside and I've yet to have any semblance of a bad time there. Can't say enough good things about this place. Do yourself a favor and check them out!!

My family and I visited Copper Mug last weekend. The food was terrific! Unfortunately, the customer…read moreservice was a major disappointment. We ordered the butter chicken, chicken tikka masala, wings, and samosas, along with chicken momos. We were told they were out of the momos. That was fine, but it took a whole hour to receive our food. Once most of the food was served, we asked about the samosas. Then, we were told at the last minute that they were out of those as well. It would have been helpful to know sooner so we could have ordered something else. Our water was also never refilled during the meal. You can even see the two empty cups in one of the pictures. I could barely even take them because I was so ready to dig in! The butter chicken and chicken tikka masala were especially good, although we thought some pita bread on the side would have been a nice addition. Someone who I think was the owner brought my child some candy as a courtesy, which was a thoughtful gesture and much appreciated. Overall, I think Copper Mug is better suited for date night or hanging out with friends instead of a family meal. However, we do plan to order takeout in the future.