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Pain Killers Pub & Grub

4.0 (87 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Live music
Good for groups

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Ava 5 star customer service
Frank V.

I discovered Painkillers on Yelp after hearing great reviews from the local community, and I'm glad I stopped in. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a friendly smile by bartender Ava, who provided excellent customer service. Ava took the time to recommend an IPA since I'm not very familiar with them, and the suggestion was spot on. The atmosphere was welcoming, the conversation was friendly, and you could really feel the sense of community. One thing that stood out to me was how dog friendly Painkillers is. Being able to relax with a cold drink while spending time with Bruno and Lolita made the experience even better. Great service, ice-cold drinks, delicious food, and a welcoming environment. Thank you, Ava, for the hospitality. I'll definitely be back.

Yummy fries!
Deb L.

Love local Painkillers for the live music mostly, which was fabulous at Saturday nights Country In The Pub Fest! Great beers on tap as always, but the fries were the lifesaver! Always grateful to Auston and the bartenders keeping the lines movin and groovin! :)

Mutha Cluckin Sliders
Steven C.

Pretty fun local watering hole for the Rocklin community. Seems like a popular spot. I dropped in on a Friday evening and plenty of people were on the patio. Some smoking cigars, others holding drinks, but all wearing smiles. The bartenders here were super friendly and took great care of us until the end. I lost count of all the beers on tap. Tried a new to me Italian lager called Peroni. It was crisp and light. Then went back to my usual Coors light and 805. Food took a little while to get out but that fave my friend and I more time to drink and conversate. The mutha Cluckin sliders were decent. Nothing spectacular but great bar food! Loved the fries here. Country music was played the entire time, good vibes.

Janae O.

Quite literally the best pub! Great environment, great people, and great entertainment! Always love coming and enjoying the ambience and great friendships. They are so welcoming and always provide the best top tier service!

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Hector R.

Amazing food , Amazing service and the ambiance is fire. Looking forward to coming back.

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Great local spot with good vibes and nightly activities. Service was great and the food was really good.

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5 months ago

Amazing staff and great beers on tap. Everyone is so welcoming and great music also a lot of things for everyone like live music and events.

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5 months ago

Best tri tip sandwich I have had in a long time super friendly staff I'm definitely coming back. Absolutely perfect

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very nice place for resting and get very good foods! highly recommend! Also karaoke every Wednesday, so much fun!

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Ava & Summer are delightful with great customer service would recommend anyone to check this spot out!

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Very cool place! Did a cool trivia night on a Tuesday and had a great time! Nice atmosphere and great food!

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“Amber and Auston were so amazing and sweet and even checked on me knowing I had a rough night.”

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