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    Ernie's Tin Bar

    4.5 (170 reviews)
    InexpensiveBars
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Adria D.

    They have chips. The beer was from all over. The bartender was awesome! So much to look at! Best dive bar in the area! Tip your bartender well and with cash.

    Sonya B.

    This roadside bar has dive-bar character and an excellent selection of beers on tap that keep me going back. And their no phone policy keeps the conversations going and fun flowing. Bonus: the drive here, from any direction, is beautiful.

    Megleg187 L.

    My favorite local watering hole, with a top notch beer list. Friendly staff and great atmosphere.

    Great views and brew
    Antonio D. M.

    On our way back from downtown Petaluma we had to make a stop at Ernie's Tin Bar. Half functioning car garage, half bar, all cool. They have a great selection of beer, the friendliest bartenders, and a great mix of metal, wood, vintage pictures and other cool pieces of nostalgia. The patio is awesome and the views of rolling green hills, wild flowers ( early Spring), and sheep farms are stupendous! Great for drinking their delicious beer, meeting new people, live music, and conversation. Porta potties are conveniently located just outside the patio. Careful when you park, cars whizz by pretty fast, Check out Ernie's for delicious brew, friendly people, and a unique drinking environment.

    They serve em up cold and frosty.
    Brian K.

    This bar caught my eye while I was driving to Santa Rosa. I was ready for a break so I stopped in for a cold one. It's a funky old dive with a lot of character. There's a bunch of old time posters hanging on the walls and a good beer selection. The staff was super friendly and gave me some really good restaurant suggestions when I asked. Sadly ETB doesn't serve food or I would have stayed. It's got a rural feel, cellular phones aren't allowed, and the restrooms are of the portable variety. That didn't take away from the experience in my book. It's a no frills kind of place, and the cell phone ban forces people to have good old fashioned conversations, instead of texting each other from across the table. Definitely one of the coolest spots around.

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    Courtney G.

    This place is the happiest place on earth! Despite what Diane A. said about their cell phone policy it is a welcomed policy to the regulars. Everyone is so friendly! We love the camaraderie and kindness of the patrons and bartenders. We will be back!

    Michelle D.

    Always have to stop at Ernie's!! We drive to the Sea Ranch every year for a vacation and we plan a trip to Ernie's every time!

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    David F.

    Talk about a Roadside Attraction!!! Right at the very busy corner of Lakeview Highway and Stage Gulch Road is a great place to grab a beer...or two. Quality choices at great prices with lots of places to sit outdoor. Couple of things to know 1. The only food they have is bags of chips...so bring ur own 2. They are very SERIOUS about nobody talking on their cell!! 3. The Bar Keep is very cute

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    best beer bar in california! Allagash White, Death and Taxes, and Pliny the Younger - yes please!

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    Great place for a drink. I would definitely recommend stopping by. Friendly people working there and quick service

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    Good beer, good times, friendly bartenders, really cool vintage decor. Just wish they enforced the no phones rule

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    Ask the Community - Ernie's Tin Bar

    How old is this place?

    103 years old.

    Do they accept credit card?

    Yes, but I believe they have a minimum of ~2 beers worth of $. Used to be cash only until the word got out about them and they upgraded the place.

    How does one get the shuttle? Is it free for one person, who only orders one drink?

    The shuttle has been gone since Covid.

    Do you gals have a happy hour there yet? If so, then when is it?

    There is a dollar off pints Sunday morning from 10:00am to 11:00am.

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    Review Highlights - Ernie's Tin Bar

    We politely indicated that we couldn't take pictures because of the many signs indicating a no cell phone policy.

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    Fun little bar with a home town feel. Strong drinks too. Came here in the afternoon & it wasn't…read morebusy. Bet it would be busy at night. Don't laugh but after I wrote this we went back in the morning, yes morning. They open at 6:30am! We made it there more like 9:00am and had Irish Coffee and Lagunitas Willellised Coffee (13.1%!). Watched a bit of the Drew Barrymore Show and chatted with the locals sitting alongside us at the bar.

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