I really want to love The Inn, because it is such a staple in Ripon. The Inn has a vibe that feels like, western, divey, old & sporty all in one. There are a couple TV's, pool tables and a DJ/Dance area. They play music on the regular and will typically have a DJ on some weekends. It is 100% a locals type of spot as it is the only dedicated bar in Ripon. The bar staff are typically on point and serve you within a reasonable amount of time. Weekdays are definitely not a problem, but Friday and Saturday nights can be fairly busy. Here is what I found disgusting: if you find yourself to be the designated driver or a non-drinker, the soda gun or bar gun that dispenses the different sodas & water needs to be thoroughly cleaned or changed out. The soda and water taste like it was not just unfiltered, but as if the filter hasn't been changed out in ten years. To me, the water was not consumable at all. This not only tastes bad, but can get people sick also. Aside from that, if you're just looking to get a drink or two at a bar, The Inn will get it done. read more

Love this place! It's our kind of bar! The Owners are VERY NICE as well as the bartenders. Very cozy and homey! See ya soon, usually every other weekend. They offer food on game days as well. We try to stop in every time we get to Ripon. THANKS ! Guy and Carlene from Fairfield read more

Ambiance -Nice staff, friendly people.Food-you can order from the Mexican restaurant down the street.

First time visiting from West Virginia. The best energy from both bartenders, they both made my experience very fun. Both bartenders Maria and Vanessa worked very hard to make sure everyone had a drink. Very respectful place, and worth every penny I spent. read more

Had the worst experience I've ever had at a bar. We walked in (group of 4) the only non-white people in there, which is fine with us. Whatever. Had about 3 round of drinks, paid with cash (bar only accepts cash) every time and tipped AT LEAST 20-25% each time. Played some darts, bought another round and again paid with cash, with a tip. Got a water, which was free and tipped a couple bucks. Not once did the bartenders give us a receipt or tab... we moved over to the pool tables, played 2 games, and got one last round. I stopped drinking early because I was DD.... we were on our way out, and the bartender stops us and says hella rudely, "you owe the cost of 6 drinks." We all stopped and looked at each other confused as shit. We paid cash every single round, left very generous tips, didn't cause any problems, never received a tab, or receipt, and they tell us that we owe money?? She tries to force us to pay, and we refused she says "we can pull up the cameras." So we pull up the cameras and she doesn't show us any proof that we didn't pay for a round. She claimed "oh I can't go back that far in the footage." After that, both bartenders were screaming at us, telling other customers to call 911. Our group of 4 was chill the entire time. We really did not care, we just didn't want to get robbed of our money. Once they started screaming at us, is when we got mad. Our group ended up donating to the bar for 3 of the 6 drinks they claimed we didn't pay for and just leaving. Never going back. This is the second time that I've been involved in an incident in Ripon, when I'm accused of stealing. Not sure if it has anything to do with our ethnicity or what, but this shit is ridiculous. read more

Maria from the Main Street Inn is the most amazing bartender ever. Even when the place is slow she makes sure you have a good time!! She can pour an amazing drink! For the male population, her rack is amazing. read more

Vanessa & Maria are so home welcoming , I got drunk lost my dog and they're kind souls help me find my pup . God bless there heart

Great place to black out in and find out where you end up the next morning. Watch out for this "high school reunion" nights as it can get rowdy. Also the DJ for the karaoke nights is a goof. read more

New in town and these folks made me feel like a regular. My music choice on the jukebox is appreciated and they serve my favorite suds on tap...Lagunitas IPA...liquid comfort! They are bike friendly and let me bring mine inside. Pool tables are well kept and level! My local spot whenever I want a cold one...or two. See you soon. read more

Be sure to bring cash they don't accept debit or credit. Need new pool tables and sticks, karaoke sucks-went there on Thursday and literally 4 people were in there. Bartender she wasn't friendly at all...not even a smile. read more

We went on a Friday night and Janis was our bartender and she was amazing. She was so fast and helpful and nice. Definitely will come back to her, next time I come here. read more

Fun to go shoot some pool, only two tables tho, share my friends!! Grab a beer share some conversation with someone in a fun atmosphere Darts anyone?? DJ for the dancers, young vibe but all ages welcome read more

We ended up playing here again last night, March 26th, 2017. It was a total change from our previous experience! It changed for the good, and I am glad to update my review. Now, I can say that I would play here again if invited back assuming they maintain the awesome accommodating experience like we had yesterday. It's important for a venue to have a safe place to store gear, it's expensive and it does get stolen. It's unfortunate but it happens. They allowed us to use the back room to store all if our gear safely, the back room is also equipped with cameras, so incase something walks away, we would know who took it. To be honest, this was the most important thing. I didn't drink, restroom or use a credit card so I can't speak on any of that for yesterday. We really appreciate the change in this place, we would definitely visit again. Thanks! read more

Our first stop in Ripon, found this place on our Dive Bar Search, glad we found in, feels like home... read more

Main Street Inn - Dive Bars Near Me - Ripon, California

My favorite bartenders, great service , great management definitely coming back and bringing friends :)

Good place to watch some football and grab a beer. They have pool tables, small dance floor, and darts. Pretty fun place most evenings and afternoons. Usually a fun casual crowd. read more

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DO NOT GO HERE IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A FUN EVENING. Worst bar experience I've ever had. The older/elderly female bartender treated me and my friends horribly. I politely asked for my simple vodka club soda to be remade because it tasted like fireball. She got a huge attitude even tho I was very polite and apologetic. She said she is sorry if my taste buds are off and reluctantly remade the simple drink. I am sorry, her customer service skills are off. She proceeded to ruin the night having other bar patrons talk loudly about me right next to me and my friends. Ended up leaving without even finishing my remade still horrible tasting drink. Maybe you have to be from Ripon to receive acceptable service at this bar. read more

I've been here a few times and I always say I'll never go back, first off the service, i waited 20 min to get waited on and i asked one of the regulars if the bartender was new and he said nah she's been around for a while, the drinks finally came and they were absolutely revolting! I kept ordering different drinks to see if it was just me but all of them were horrid, I asked my 2 friends I was with to try them and they spit them out in their water glasses I finally 3 drinks later opted for a beer since it required no preparation by the bartender. I made a remark about the poorly measured drinks and a gentleman leans over to me and says this bar isn't one u order drinks u just order beer. SEE EVEN THE REGULARS KNOW IT SUCKS!! read more

I came here for a local band performance. Mechanical Sun! They rocked the house and the atmosphere was great. Not to crowded but definitely not empty. Drinks were reasonably priced and mixed fine (I say this because a previous post I read). $12.00 for 4 drinks (mixed, hard liquor). I would come back for another show with ease. read more

Every time I'm in Ripon I stop by, it's got a pretty good crowd.

These bartenders are subnormals. I've never seen such incompetence from people who pour drinks for a living. We arrived to a pretty dead bar (apart from the cool kids fresh out of high school) and attempted to order a few easy to make drinks. Unfortunately the bartender was too busy rubbing the shaved heads of some possibly underaged male patrons to notice our futile attempts. After resorting to waving my hands for attention after 15 minutes of staring at head rubbbing in disbelief we finally got to put in our order. Ten more min. 2 more head rubs. We get our drinks....actually HALF our drinks. Now we're stuck waiting at this dive, no doubt for half an hour or longer to get a few more beers poured. Go to olde town and skip this highschool hangout. Unless you like your head rubbed. read more

This place is terrible I've only been here a few times and I wish I could like this bar since it's so close to my house. it's dirty, and the bartender was rude both times I've been to this bar. It's the only bar in Ripon and it sucks. I always have to go out of town to other bars that are actually clean and have people that know they work in customer service. read more

Wouldn't go back .... Very warm n muggie inside lots of Flys bathroom was dirty food was wrong over rated

Best bar in this neck of Cali woods super friendly locals .awesome bartender she looks like Natalie Portman with lots of tats .A real sweet heart too . if you want a real good time in town this is the place . you won't be disappointed. read more

Chill place to hang out but the bartender sucked at making drinks, other than that it was alright for a hole in the wall

For a dive bar the drinks are pretty good but I always forget to bring cash. If you don't have cash the bartender will point to the ATM machine which charges like 5 bucks to use. I think they need to put signs up outside telling you that this place takes cash only no cards. After a few drinks with my brother and sister we went to pay but the bartender was gone. No clue where she went and we had no idea how much we owed. We waited 10 more minutes and still no bartender in sight so we said screw it and left money on the table of what we thought we owed and left. I haven't been back since and this was months ago. read more

Fun to drink here as long as it's not around the holidays or any other night when you'll run into the entire town of Ripon. If it's full of older women(30-40), then you better not be a young pretty girl because you'll get daggers all night. Had a woman tell security she 'knew' my friend just graduated high school and he wasn't doing his job... My friend is 22. The staff is always great but on busy nights expect to be shoved in a crowd and wait on drinks. Great dive bar if you're just looking to wet your whistle and play some pool on a weeknight. read more

Great place for locals to hang out and visit with friends. Safe, friendly, lots of TVs, lottery. Special events and live music. Great hangout! read more

When the music starts, it gets loud! Impossible to hold a conversation. The band my son is in (Z-Strain) plays here. SO, I will probably continue to frequent. read more

Definitely not the cleanest of places and the drinks are pretty expensive and not made too well but if you go with a group of people it can be fun. There is 2 pool tables and a dart board. They ONLY take cash so don't expect to use a credit card. read more

Great bartenders. If your local be prepared for a high school reunion. This is the local happy hour hangout.

Fun little bar. Has the requisite HD TV, June box, pool tables, good service and reasonably priced drinks.

Love the atmosphere and staff! Always a great place to hang out and have a drink food is great and they have specials every weekend so you can have something new all the time!! read more

Always have a great time at the Main Street Inn. Great bar atmosphere friendly and professional staff and the owners, Joan and Sam Corso always make you feel at home! read more

Great little dive bar.....One of the bartenders was not very friendly but all in all.....Cool little place....Live music occasionally on the weekends features local talent which is always entertaining.....right off the freeway.....check it out..... read more

I'm a bit partial to this place - It's the only bar in town and I happen to know the couple that owns the place. The bartenders are great! The days are quiet, several people just hanging out, having a drink and talking. The nights can get very busy, there is either a live band or a DJ on Friday & Saturday nights. There are 2 pool tables, darts, and a fully stocked jukebox. Always a good time!! read more