fabulous atmosphere reminded me of Twin Peaks place was nearly empty and quiet when we went which heightened the groove. read more

It's a fun, clean, little dive bar. They've got a decent draft beer selection of local brews. I was impressed they have a house cocktail menu as well. Bartender was friendly.and prompt. Parking in this neighborhood is kind of tough though. Next time, think I'll try to play shuffle board on their table. It was very dark inside, though. Too dark for my poor old eyes. read more

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Delicious high end drinks (talented mixologists) and free pool (and shuffleboard)! The only think I'd add to make it even better is some small bites, perhaps a charcuterie board. I definitely recommend this place for part of a local date night, they're open until 2:00 Fridays and Saturdays so hang out and stay awhile! :) read more

I don't get out much but my last few rendezvous at Mario and John's have been so much fun. Service has been Top Notch! And as an Irish Lass the Whisky List is Ridiculous!! I absolutely Love the Moody vibe. The Amber Glow is Everything!! I appreciate the Wine List as well I highly recommend read more

Judging by the outside, I actually took my watch and wedding ring off and left it in the center console of my car because I was convinced this was the type of dive bar someone would instigate a fight with you. Once you open the door though, I was pleasantly suprised to find a upscale bar area. Great and somewhat unique cocktails, probably the best in town. Now it's a personal rec when we have guests in town. read more

Great drinks, great bartenders with free pool and shuffleboard. Good lighting and the back bar is huge. Highly recommend. read more

Mario & John's - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Petaluma, California

Best bar! All the bartenders are so nice and dedicated to help you! Best drinks, a great variety! read more

Mario & John's - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Petaluma, California

So I stumbled into this bar on a breezy Monday evening. The neon light shined bright and called me in like a warm fireplace after a long days work. The humble barkeep welcomed me in similarly like a fireplace on a cold morning. David is his name and his cocktails surprised and delighted! Cannot recommend this establishment higher! read more

Such a pleasant surprise, we wandered into. Two amazing cocktails each and they were eloquently crafted from our amazing bartender Julian. This is such a nice experience definitely someplace. I would go to have a luxury cocktail and good company. read more

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Feb 2023 Definitely been here a few times. Cool spot with street parking, but the vibes are awesome. Bartenders were helpful with any questions that we had, and the drinks were on point. The people that we've meet here have been awesome, and I love that they're dog friendly. Met a number of other fur baby and fur baby parents, and they've all been so friendly. If we're out for the night and looking for a watering hole in the area, this place is generally part of the conversation. read more

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They have the nicest bartenders and very good drinks, couldn't recommend more! Great experience :)

Dark and high end dive bar , all types hang here - brilliant selection of booze ! Great staff - easy place to drink like an adult ... best bar in town read more

Mario and John's is THE PLACE to get a cocktail in Petaluma! While they aren't located right downtown, they are a short walk or drive and well worth it! They are located in a residential area so just look for their neon sign and you can't miss it! They have a small parking lot located behind Mario and John's and a lot of residential parking available.  The bar is pretty large and includes seating. They also have some additional tables and seating as well as a shuffleboard and pool table. The overall atmosphere is very inviting and homey on the inside.  The owner, Nick and the team know how to make amazing drinks and really focus on crafting high quality cocktails. read more

Didn't have any food but we did have an amazing time. The service was super fast and accurate. Don't like the outside fool you! The inside was super clean, spacious, with plenty of seating. The men's restroom was also amazingly clean and didn't smell like urine. Definitely going to that location when I'm in Petaluma. read more

Easily the best bar in town. Fantastic drinks, incredible staff, friendly ambiance and the pool table makes it that much better. Pro tip - their old fashioned is the best I've ever found. read more

Great date spot. Excellent, upscale ambiance and craft cocktails with a friendly and skilled bartender. Excellent shuffleboard table (not too long, not warped) and banquet seating in the back. read more

Perfect After Party Spot - Amazing Drinks & Even Better Hospitality We hosted our wedding after party at Mario & John's Tavern, and it could not have been a better experience. The bar has the perfect vibe--lively and energetic without being overly loud--which made it a great space for our guests to relax, mingle, and celebrate. I coordinated with Nick, the owner, and he was fantastic to work with. He's straightforward and no-nonsense in the best way, but also incredibly fun, thoughtful, and accommodating. We had a couple of phone calls to make arrangements, and I visited the bar ahead of time to meet him in person and get a feel for the space. From the start, Nick made everything easy. On the night of the event, he went above and beyond--he had drinks prepped and ready before our group arrived so no one had to wait in a long line at the bar. He also offered great suggestions for cocktail options, and every drink was absolutely delicious. It's clear he knows his craft and cares about providing a great experience. The cherry on top? At the end of the night, Nick surprised us with bottles of whiskey and sparkling wine--a generous and thoughtful gesture that made the night feel even more special. If you're looking for a cool, well-run cocktail bar with exceptional service and a personal touch, I can't recommend Mario & John's Tavern highly enough. Huge thanks to Nick for helping to make our wedding night unforgettable. read more

Absolutely loved this Bar and Libation spot!! I am a Bartender from trade and liked everything from the decor and the drinks and the ambiance. I had ordered a Paper plane and a Highwest double Rye Whiskey sour. Both were great tasting and made with precision. They had lot of Spirits and diverse selections of Whiskey and Gins. Was a little dark in the Bar but it added to the Mystique and vibes. Definitely will be back to more of their libations and drinks. read more

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Amazing hidden gem! Thanks to Yelp, I found this neat bar. The ambiance is definitely aesthetically pleasing with very low light, almost dim. The service here was phenomenal and staff was very friendly & easy to talk too. They also have names you can plan and tables to sit with friends. Would definitely come back here for more drinks in the future! read more

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I guess never judge a book by it's cover. From the outside Mario and Johns does not impress, but once inside, you definitely think twice. Mario and John's is a secret staple to Petaluma and it's residents. Located outside of downtown in more of a neighborhood, it could be considered a local watering hole. I've only been a few times mostly due to them shutting down for quite sometime during COVID, but they are open once more! The bar itself is pretty roomy for it's footprint with plenty of seating and activities inside. The bartenders do not skimp on their pours and make superb drinks at a great price point! Never had any quarrels about them to be honest! When it comes to parking, it's really street parking, which is pretty straight forward and should not pose any issues. Beware this place can get busy during peak times (Friday through Sunday), so plan ahead with that notion. Three cheers to them being open again and a near visit is a must soon for me! read more

Super fun and cozy vibes inside. A full length shuffleboard and a pool table as well! The drinks are top notch! The ingredients are grown fresh, so many drinks are seasonal. My favorite of all time is the watermelon jacket. No idea what's in it but it tastes like heaven on earth! The bartenders take a lot of pride in making sure every drink is made to perfection and they're always super friendly! If you have time and are in the area, this is a fantastic place to swing into! read more

Visiting Petaluma antiquing and decided to have a cocktail. Yelp review search and local recommendations we decided on Mario & John's. Glad I read the reviews that said just go in as the outside is deceiving. True That. We actually parked and went to the Nursery across the street first because the corner bar looked uninviting. I'm glad we did because walking the gardens was such a treat. So many roses to amd beautiful items amd flowers to choose from. But back to Mario & John's. JUST GO IN. The Female bartender at 430pm on Wednesday, sorry did not get her name, was very inviting and helpful in choosing drinks. Excellent selections, spacious interior, and very clean. There was a male employee there that was not so friendly with us not sure who he was. He was talking with a male patron right next to me And he never acknowledged Us at all. Our bartender made up for it though. She was very personable and engaged with everyone sitting at the bar and those who entered. All men inside except us so hope That was not why we were ignored by the male employee. Definitely check this place out. I hope the male employee reads this and just takes note. Female Bartender Bravo your an excellent mixologist and sorry I did not catch your name that's my bad. read more

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I recently stopped drinking (health) but still love the experience of going to a bar to have a couple at the end of a long week. Came here after a recommendation from my barber (Who also tends bar here when he's back in town.) This place is fantastic. Love the vibes and the ambience. Totally unassuming from the outside but what a great neighborhood bar can be on the inside. No frills but great quality. I asked the bartender if they did mocktails which they do. Told him I was up for whatever he recommended. Both drinks were amazing. Friendly patrons. I live 15 mins away but will come here regularly. Thanks M&J's!! read more

Mario & John's - High quality. No frills. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Petaluma, California

This place has always been my favorite but once I met Cody it became my super favorite. Best drinks ever and even some amazing garnish too! We love the shuffle board and the heh you combine the service, ambience, and amazing drinks you can't beat it. read more

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Loved it !! Great Service, Selection , and Vibe ! Will be back whenever we're in the area. read more

- Ambience: nice space. Lots of room to stand around with a shuffle board and pool table (Score!!!!) - Service: my dog was allowed inside. She got to watch us play pool and enjoy some cocktails for the first time so - Drinks: I had the corpse reviver #2 and Ryan had a tequila drink. Both were extremely well crafted. We will definitely come back. read more

Came here on a whim after a dinner date on a Wednesday night. Decided to end the night going to a bar to have some fun! We found Mario & Johns and decided to come in. Let me just say I love a good cocktail and wow did the bartender deliver! My favorite of the two I had that night was The nacional! I had two of these and were both consistent in taste. I also had a tiger gimlet. Don't think I'm a fan of gin but this was pretty good as well! The ambiance is nice. Granted it was a Wednesday night so it was pretty empty(ish) but there was still a few groups of people there. Seemed to also be dog friendly as there were two small dogs allowed in:). There was 80/90's pop playing as well. And they also have a pool and another game table there as well. Had lots of fun playing pool and having a couple of drinks! Would definitely come back again. read more

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Bartenders are amazing, owner is always super helpful and attentive! I can get help anytime of the week whether it's busy or not! This place welcomes everyone, no matter man or woman! Atmosphere is great, bartenders go above and beyond to make customers happy! I'd give 10 stars if I could. This bar has zero room for bullshit/nonsense. I respect the staff for standing their ground when need be. Cocktails are great and always consistent! Best bar in Sonoma County! read more

Julian is the best bartender! He always makes me the best customized drinks! Such a sweet guy! I always feel so welcomed! Love this place! Def coming back!!!! read more

Living in sonoma county for 10 years and 4 of them in Petaluma, this place is the best gem I know of in Petaluma. It's a little off the beaten path, but that adds to the charm. An upscale locals bar with knowledgeable, friendly bartenders that make the best cocktails I've had in Sonoma county. The ambiance is dim lit, in the best way, that offers a billiards table and shuffle board. Also has an amazing whiskey selection for anyone interested... read more

I soooo wanted to love this place. Great booze selection. Solid cocktails. Good bartenders. Terrible regulars. People were rude. Bartenders didn't make it better. When you drop $150 for a few cocktails, you don't want someone pushing you off your barstool. Again, could be THE place. Just missing the mark by a bit. Not saying to not go as the bar is great. Several other options in Petaluma will be more welcoming. read more

This bar has a laid-back, speakeasy vibe! The drinks are always tasty and the bartenders are attentive. Tons of whiskey options! There's also a pool table and shuffle board table for use, if it's not too busy. read more

Mario & John's - Bar and whiskey drinks - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Petaluma, California

From the outside, you'd have no idea that a quality craft cocktail bar lies inside. I was impressed by the environment-- it was spacious, dimly lit, and had an impressively long shuffle board! My first drink was a whiskey cocktail from their menu and for my second I asked for a whiskey sour. My first drink was quite stiff, but certainly the real deal. The whiskey sour that was served was up to par, comparable to some of my favorite cocktail bars in the South Bay. This spot was recommended to me by a local when I described that I love quality made cocktails. This was the exactly the kind of spot I was looking for, thumbs up from me! read more

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My favorite place to grab a quick drink and catch up with a friend after work! The lights are dim and the atmosphere is relaxing and intimate. Love grabbing a booth and just relaxing. Their drinks are great and the bartenders are always super friendly. A great option for a drink in a chill atmosphere if you are in Petaluma. read more

Last time the boys and I did a north bay trip, I missed out on this stop. Since we were in the area, we decided to drop by. The three of us walked in on Wednesday, February 21st around 9:30pm. The bar was a bit crowded, but we found two seats. *Old Fashioned: buffalo trace bourbon, brown sugar, angostura bitters ($10) *Rye Old Fashioned *Manhattan I believe the bill was $30, so I'm thinking the drinks were $10 each. The boys didn't like the drinks the last time they were here. I guess they were too sweet. I got the old fashioned off their menu and asked for less sugar. I thought it was fine. Overall, the drinks were very smooth. This bar is actually pretty big with a pool table, shuffle board, etc. I guess since it was late for a Wed, no one was playing. Everyone was crowded at the bar area. But it could be fun to place games while drinking. Fun neighborhood bar with a dive like feel. (Though it was actually pretty clean for a dive bar.) Good option if you're in the mood for cocktails. read more

Mario & John's - Manhattan; Rye Old Fashioned; Old Fashioned: buffalo trace bourbon, brown sugar, angostura bitters ($10) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Petaluma, California

My experience at Mario & John's has been exceptional every time. David always provides wonderful service and puts his full knowledge of mixology into every drink catering to each customer in a unique way. My favorite bar in Petaluma! read more

BEWARE! If you leave anything under 3 stars, you will get kicked out! Down below is the original review I left on Google. "Place is amazing, except for the know it all bartender. Place has a great atmosphere, billiard, shuffle board, and a wack bar tender. Acts like he's a know it all, will ignore you if you're not a woman, and if you don't know exactly what you want, he can't help you. Enjoy.. I Guess." Well guess what? I tried giving this place a second chance. This review was left on March 5th, and I re-visited yesterday, August 25th. This is 5-6 months later. It was super busy as a party came to the bar. As soon as I walked up to the bar, the same bartender as last time randomly disrespectfully points at me and says, "This F****** guy! You here to leave another bad yelp review? Get out of my bar." And quickly goes to get the security guard outside to kick me out. Like what? This guy is so butthurt from my review that he had to kick me out? I didn't even leave a one star, (now I did and you'll see why), and I left an honest review. I just walked out. Here's what made it even worse. The owner came out to talk to me about my previous review! I humbly explained how his bartender was mad disrespectful the last time we came in, focusing on chicks instead of all his guests. We came in as customers, on my birthday, just to be treated as.... On my birthday.... Anyways, he asked why I came back, and I told him, "because I love your bar and think it's nice." He said, "ok?" I then explained, "It's just your bartender that didn't respect us the last time we came..." And he said, and I quote, "you're not welcome here." Just like that. Like I'm sorry but if you ask me to explain what happened just to ignore everything I said and not actually care, why waste our time? I guess nowadays, an employee can disrespect customers and can't have any upset guests leave a review without any second chances. When someone has a bad experience, the business usually tries to reach out, talk to the customer, see what happened and try to give them a better experience the second time. Nope! Not here. The owner was clearly intoxicated, and maybe he didn't mean it, but he was being extremely passive aggressive to the point where everyone around us and the friends I brought to have a good time, all left with a sour taste in their mouth because of what the owner was saying. It's clear this place values its staff's ego over customer feedback. Come in at your own risk. Fool me once... but fool me twice... I'll gladly not come back, and suggest you find a different establishment to give your $14 a drink to. read more

Best damn selection in the city. Enjoy the atmosphere, indulge the quality liquors, tip the amazingly knowledgeable staff! read more

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Great place; great drinks; great vibe! Definitely recommend coming for a more chill experience away from crowded bars and loud people. Great mix of fun, peace, and company. read more

Hidden gem for sure! So I was in search of Pappy Van Winkle 15 year in the Sonoma County area to surprise my boyfriend. I messaged multiple places and whomever runs the Mario and John's Instagram page was so sweet and attentive and messaged back quickly. He/she said they had it and when I asked the price, he/she said that they would message the bar team for me. SO kind! And let me just say REASONABLE prices! They also said that a gentleman named Mica (hope I'm spelling it right) would be the bartender that night and that he could recommend other great allocated bourbons. We ended up going and wow! The bar was great, Mica was so very kind and sweet and made the experience very special for my boyfriend. If you are a whiskey fan, or even a spirit's or cool bar fan in general, definitely check out this great place. Great drinks! And the most welcoming staff as well! read more