A random but fun experience. Stumbled upon this place after a day of kayaking. If you like rock, leather, and beer, this is the place. I was surprised how packed the place was but we managed to find a spot near the bar with good viewing of the band. We may have stuck out like a sore thumb with our bright colored clothes among the sea of bikers and leather, but everyone was incredible and kind. We met a sweet older man who was enjoying his pinot grigio. We talked about champagne and little did we know they had bottles there. We ordered a bottle to share with him and the bartender was kind enough to keep it in the fridge for us and poured us whenever we were low on the glass. We def enjoyed the band, conversations, and service. read more

Mother's Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

Good beer, good music and crazy good burgers in the patio. Pro tip, go to Sunset Pizza and Pasta is across the alley if you want some pizza or pasta. BTW we saw the 3 Chord Kings, check them out. Great bartenders that serve you quickly. read more

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Mother's is a fun place to hang and listen to music. the inside was full and the outside filled up in the time we were there. various types of seating: high tops, picnic tables, regular tables. you can kind of dance in place if so inclined. there is someone off to the one side selling burgers. we went next door after a while and enjoyed some italian food. read more

Great hole in the wall with a positive energy and vibe! Everyone is as friendly and dancing with the live band. Live bands Friday through Sunday. Not much dedicated parking, so you have to park in the neighborhood and walk over. Drink prices are reasonable and Drinks served in mason jars. read more

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Seriously, the chill guy in the back is racking out awesome smash burgers. Try the spicy jalapeño ones. Music is always good here but the burgers made my day. read more

Mother's Tavern - Smash burger excellent - Dive Bars Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

5 stars and they treat their bands very well. Repeat Offender classic rock band played and the staff and patrons were so kind. read more

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Holy Shi$ this place still rocks! After all these years this tiny bar hosts some great bands. I can count on most any Saturday afternoon this place will be a blast. Can't think I've seen a better dive bar than this... read more

Mother's Tavern - Pretty typical to see a row of bikes and then you know a band is playing - Dive Bars Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

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I need the place is fantastic I've been there before people are very friendly they know what's going on it's what I like about it Happy holidays I'll see you guys soon read more

This place is a vibe the last few times I have been. Right of pch so parking right there can be tricky but if your a biker you shouldn't have an issue because there is room right in the front to pull up a bike. May that be motorcycles or electric or a cruiser.. I have seen a couple bands here. They have live music often if not everyday? Not sure. The pizza spot right next door is delish and you can eat inside just clean up after yourselves. Their bathroom is clean and they have an outdoor seating which has speakers and a tv so you can still watch the band from inside. This bar is pretty small but it's intimate that way for the music.. I prefer that. They have beer in can and on tap and chips if you're lookin for a snack. read more

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Stopped in for some drinks and the place was awesome. You can chill at the bar, go outside and relax, or sit in a little lounge area. Great options. Had a live band which was cool and the drinks were spot on pricing. Very clean and and a great place to stop on PCH read more

The band tonight was karaoke, pretty sad!!! Great voice, but that's it! "Blackcat butterfly" is karaoke!!!! read more

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Great experience. Excellent bartender. Reasonable priced drinks. Even bought a t-shirt! A really fun place. Great band was playing , too. Double H Band! I even danced!! read more

This is a little hole in the wall, really poor service. But hey, if you are MAGA, let them know and you will probably get better service.

When we were planning our trip, we were looking for recommendations in the area and this popped up. From looking online, it looked like a biker bar. So we were driving on PCH and my husband rolls down the window and hears live music and says, "We have to go!" I say, "OK, but let's park on the other side, so we're not playing frogger." What a cool bar! Live music (Total Recall was playing when we were there) and everyone was having a good time, that the vibe was infectious that we were having a good time! Staff is great and the place was very clean and adhered to COVID-19 standards (at the moment). They serve only beer/wine, but it's worth going back once the dust settles! read more

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Love this place! Incredible ambiance, cool people, fantastic music - what's not to like? (Note: snowflakes should probably find another place to drink...) read more

Horrible service, horrible drinks, the bartender was extremely rude. Would never come back here even if I was paid to do so. Very disappointed. Felt very unsafe amongst the extremely conservative MAGA supporters who apparently frequent the establishment. read more

It's a definite vibe! Really small but has a few different areas to enjoy. Has a small, cute patio, which allows smoking. I really dug the band I saw there 4th of July weekend. Has one walk-up bar that serves beer and wine. The bartender was on point! Will definitely be back! I had a great time! read more

Mother's Tavern - XV Tricks playin 4th of July weekend 2020 - Dive Bars Near Me - Sunset Beach, California

Live music is always great and the service is awesome. It gets crowded, so if a band you like is playing, get there early!

Stopped in before our reservation somewhere else. Everyone was super friendly and nice. We had to leave before the band started playing but we will be back. Cool place. read more

Mother's Tavern is a classic beach bar in old school Sunset Beach. Beer and wine and seltzer. There's a very good Italian restaurant a couple of doors down if you want to order some food. Mother's features a lot of live music on Friday through Sunday: mostly rock and roll, Americana type bands. Guitars, electric and acoustic, maybe a fiddle and piano on occasion. It's a very intimate setting, like a backyard party, but always rockin'. My own band has played there several times (The Main Thing) and we always have a blast. We always meet some new friends. The last two times we've played in 2022, the bartender has been Travis, a very friendly guy who is very busy during the night but has always been very gracious to us. We look forward to our next gig there and we tell folks all the time they need to check out Mother's for an authentic bar/live venue experience. read more

If you are looking for a chill biker bar, this is the place for you. I was a bit intimidated walking up to this place by myself. I had never been to a biker bar, but this was the perfect one to pop my cherry. The place was packed and there was a live band playing. When I say packed, I mean standing room only and even with that not too many spaces to stand. From what they told me, it wasn't even that crowded.... which means this is an awesome place. Everyone there was like family, from the bar staff to the patrons. They were all soooo cool and welcomed me with open arms. Lots of people stopped to make conversation and it was cool getting to know people there. I'm a whiskey kind of gal, but this is probably more a beer kind of crowd. The bartender didn't blink an eye when I asked about non-alcohol options. She offered me some pineapple juice, which was perfect on that hot day. One cool thing is people writing on dollar bills and stapling them to the ceiling and walls. It really added some cool charm to the place. The live music was great. They were really rocking out that day and the crowd was loving it. If I get the opportunity to go chill there again, I wouldn't hesitate to drop by. The downside is that it gets REALLY packed inside which means it gets REALLY hot. The other downside is y have to fight all the beachgoers for parking. If you have a motorcycle, of course you park your bike in front. If you have a car, good luck in circling the streets hoping for a spot. I parked at a strip mall a few blocks down. It wasn't too far but I don't know if that was a no-no. read more

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Cold beer and peanuts. Jukebox and love music. Great bartenders. Clean restrooms. Very laid back and casual atmosphere. Local hangout. Biker friendly. Now you know why I've been coming here for the past 3 years I've lived in HB. THIS PLACE ROCKS! Beer and wine only so don't get crazy. Stop in, buy a pitcher and chill. You'll be back for sure! read more

They don't serve food, but there are a lot of places to order and eat there. The bar is small, but that makes it special. Love the Music. Wish it was open later than 8 pm. read more

Here to listen to the ban Stan and his group!!! Assume time!!!! Bar tender April was awesome!!!! read more

Sidnee was the best person I have ever met. When you think of what a bartender is.. it's her !!! Her smile goes miles, I cannot boast about her enough read more

All the bartenders are not only nice but they are exceptional and positive! Great music, good times and cold drinks.

It is A-OKay to randomly make a stop and grab a cool drink. I usually will drop in ones a year. Locals I have encountered are friendly and I prefer Sundays. IT is more of a Honky Tonk country groove and then other times more bikers. I was introduced, to this biker dive bar, by my son's father a few years ago. I have enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere and you may find parking in the back. read more

What a great spot to chill, drink and listen to some live music! Great atmosphere, we loved it! Will definitely return soon.

Great place for a cold beer and some live music. Always a delight!

Ok, so it's time that I write a review about Mother's. I absolutely LOVE this place. It's my go to place for a nice chill night out. They have the nicest bartenders, I've never had to wait more than a few minutes for a beer. They have a few beers on tap, some bottled and canned beers, wine and some other wine cooler type drinks. I'm not 100% what they are, I stick with my DosXX, which they always have so I don't really venture past that. The beer is ALWAYS the perfect temperature. They usually have live music Friday, Saturday and Sunday's, but if you go while the band is playing, just be warned... it gets really crowded. When the band isn't playing, they have a jukebox. Never the less, it's always a fun time. If you ride, they are biker friendly and have motorcycle friendly parking in the front. Give this local little place a try if you haven't already. I'd be willing to bet, you'll make some new friends. I moved here from Texas in May, and I met one of my very best friends here in CA in Mother's. Super friendly people. As a side note: They do not serve hard liquor so if you aren't a beer or wine drinker, this place most likely isn't your vibe. read more

This is the best little live music bar in Southern california. A plethora of different styles of live music acts not to mention , The location is one block from the beach.. the people are amazing here, super friendly. Do yourself a favor And stop by on a Friday night Saturday day Saturday night or Sunday day for live music you will not be disappointed... While you're there write your name or cleaver comment on a dollar bill and staple it to the wall .. ask for a bowl of peanuts and throw the shells on the floor... see if you can figure out witch guy in the bar is Father....Okay read more

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Really genuine humans hanging out and working here. Great music, too. I never ordered any food, so I can't speak to that.

Mother's has been a local hangout for us for years and was the first place we thought of to host a 60th birthday bash. Being able to rent out the whole bar and bring in your own food and music vendors really helps to personalize your party. Michelle was wonderful to work with from start to finish for our private party and Mikey and Michelle rocked it behind the bar making sure our 200+ guests never had an empty glass. Two weeks later and the compliments are still coming from our guests. read more

We always enjoy Mother's Tavern. Live music on weekend days is like no other place in town. Mikey is a fantastic bartender as well. She is so attentive and always has a smile. The bands are consistently amazing. We have been there more than 10 times, all different bands, and have never been disappointed. If you haven't been, give the little red house a try!!! You can thank me later. :) read more

This has been my favorite place for over 20 years. For years when ALICE was bartender, she on behalf of Mothers, donated sweatshirts & t-shirts for our Fundraiser to help find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis. I was dumbfounded by the way I was treated Memorial Day by the young bartender. Maybe it was because she works 3 jobs and only had Saturday off. I'm trying to give her the.benefit of what transpired. There was an elderly lady (72) who tried to save two seats at the bar for her friends that were trying to find parking. The bartender told here she could not save seats because they were for paying customers. The elderly woman pulled out her credit card and purchased three beers to hold the seats. The bartender came up to her and told her the seats were for the comfort of the customers. Then the bartender moved the drinks away from the seats and told now that the seats were for the comfort of the customers The elderly lady commented on how she was being treated. The bartender then shouted so everyone could hear that she could also Refuse To Serve. She was a pretty Hispanic girl but extremely rude. I really felt bad for the customer. This was horribly wrong. read more

Michelle, the bartendress-extraordinare is awesome and such a pleasure to share a beer with after her shift! As usual, met some very cool people, listened to great music and enjoyed the kicked-back vibe with delicious cold beer. Snapped some fun photos while we signed another bill for the wall. Even my little dog Stella loved it! Will be back for sure~ @thatgalkiki read more

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This is a biker bar, but don't feel you need to roll up on a motorcycle - the clientel is very friendly. On Friday afternoons, they feed you for free. Yes, I said it - free. Chili, meatball sandwhich, tuna melts...something is going for you on Fri afternoons. A great place to get red trolley on tap, and a nice conversation going. It's even dog friendly here. I like to take a break from kayaking or paddleboarding and stop in for a nice, laid back visit. There are regulars here that seem to live here, and it is a nice older crowd. read more

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Ahhh...Mother's! I have such a soft spot for this place. So you're looking for a cool place to grab a drink and watch the crowd? Well this is it...oh but it's not necessarily "cool" per se. Mother's is just a little shack and I'm not exaggerating. This place is about one more day from completely falling over. The inside is so rundown...underwear hanging everywhere, pics stapled to the walls, the floor creaks horribly and the bathrooms...I'm not even going to go there. But what this place doesn't lack is uniqueness. Mother's is usually the biker guys place to go on a weekend day. So usually the front entrance will have a line of motorcycles and the front table in the bar will be filled with the biggest "meanest" looking (i say that jokingly) guys around. But seriously everyone in the place is probably TOTALLY trashed and they will become your best friend with just a brief conversation. Allison is an AWESOME bartender...she's funny and she won't let your glass remain empty for too long. Oh and about the beer...talk about CHEAP pitchers. I believe they are $6 and you'll be drinking your cool beverage out of Mason jars. SWEET! Can't beat that and you can get a bowl of salted peanuts to go with it (might be a $1 or so). And hopefully...if you are just that lucky...you might be there on a day when old classic Conjob is playing. That would be the Conjob with Mr. Brad Weidlich on vocals. That's when the place gets really good and funny. So check it out....if you're brave enough! read more

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I come here often and just love it best local spot around. Allison is amazing and makes everyone feel like they are at home. Great bands on the weekends read more

Well I am on those walls as I lived in the house of Lexi - through the gate (if you are truly organic from the 26 blocks you know what and who I mean )....mid 1990's....Where is Lexi now? or Rich? or Andy? or Lori? You know I know ! Mothers is a destination, a warm place and great people. Its been a long time for me. read more

Mother's Tavern - Dive Bars Near Me - Sunset Beach, California