Papermill Creek Saloon

Great little bar. Good music, friendly people, good libations. If you're driving Hwy 1, you have to…read morestop here. Great experience.

Service can be painfully slow, depending on who is behind the bar. But the history and the…read moreatmosphere of this place make up for it. There are reputed to be secret passages throughout the building. There is a not-so-secret passage to the record store next door. And it's gotta be the only bar in Sonoma to have served a pint to the King of England!

Point Reyes station post office is across the street

What about Bob, we'll everyone who walked in knew his name. Professional, friendly and a true anchor of the community.

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Smiley's Schooner Saloon

4.2(132 reviews)

7.2 mi

Great food! Classic dive bar ambiance! The nicest staff/owners and great music! This place has it…read moreall!

Amazing food, music, Drinks and dog friendly. Will be back. Bolinas rocks! Google rooms were…read moregreat! No TV which is a Plus.

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Seen next to the restroom. The MC of the Open Mike Night was also spouting her political views.

2am Club

3.6(113 reviews)

11.7 mi

We're not regular customers, but I wrote a review of historical dive bars in Marin and this place…read morewas the one that spent the most time with me talking about how prohibition shaped some businesses in Marin and how some bars survived. The bar keepers were very knowledgeable and kind. I too our friends here for a drink and food in bags. We had great service and my friend recommends the martini! Everyone at the bar was super friendly, even though we were not regulars. It's a great place to pop in and chat. The smell when you first walk in confirms that it's been there for many decades! And you can get a game of pool going, if you want.

I really wanted to like the 2 AM Club. It should be a great spot to catch a game and grab a drink…read more I showed up during the NFC Championship game, so the place was packed. I sat right at the bar, and it took 30 minutes for one of the bartenders to even acknowledge I existed. When she finally took my order, she forgot about it and came back later to ask if I had ordered. Eventually I got my drink, paid her in cash, and left a tip. She came back again asking me to pay. I reminded her that I had already paid cash (and hadn't received my change). This was the most attention I got over the 4 hour game. That said, the bartender wasn't too busy to serve the locals at the counter multiple times, chatting and laughing extensively with the regulars who were passing around homemade cupcakes or sharing plates of food they'd ordered from the Mexican restaurant next door. If you're not already part of the in-crowd here, you might find yourself waiting a while.

2am club bar

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Brown's Binyerd

3.4(29 reviews)

9.1 mi

Monday night karaoke They don't respect the karaoke list…read moreand it's not fair to everyone

Huge thanks to Mike! I stopped in for a drink to meet some friends after work. It's my second time…read morein at Brown's and Mike was working last time too. Honestly the best local-friendly-brilliant bartender I've been served by in a really long time. Everybody knows him, they come in for him and he knows everyone's drinks. My go-to shot, Casamigos Reposado, was given the "Mike Special" -- cinnamon and an orange slice. The best way to enjoy Casamigos, and quite brilliant! Also as a gay man, sometimes quite eccentric I found this to be one of the most inclusive bars in all of Marin. At least by the staff (Mike) and (most) of the locals. Thanks for the great time and vibes, will be back and back!

Casamigos Reposado (as-a-shot) with Cinnamon & an Orange Slice; the "Mike Special"

A view of the bar

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Mezcal mule

The Speakeasy

4.2(238 reviews)

8.9 mi

My wife and I had the occasion to stop by The Speakeasy a few days ago. We were just looking to…read morehave kind of hors d'oeuvres and a cocktail and just hang out together, because we found ourselves with a rare four-hour window where the kids were occupied and we could just do whatever we wanted. This was a nice way to spend a few hours. The space is neat. It's as small, somewhat dark ambiance with the windows blacked out. So, you do loose your sense of time a bit inside. That's actually nice as it feels like you went somewhere/somewhen else for a while. We had a Manhattan and a Kentucky Mule, and, additionally, we had three different shareable appetizers. First thought, we ordered and devoured a really exceptional cheese plate. I know cheese plates seem a little meh sometimes, but this was really good! I would absolutely order it again. In fact, I would definitely go there just to have the cheese plate again with a drink, a glass of wine. We also had the three tacos shareable. There were three tacos that were stunningly good. Lastly a dish with some little steak medallions and a shrimp. Each of these was about two bites and the flavor and texture was excellent. All three of the shareables and the drinks were exceptional. I have to call out that, with the cheese board, came a little loaf of bread. That bread was really good all on its own. I would definitely want to eat it. I can still taste it. It was really good, but my wife, she's gluten intolerant. They offered, because she couldn't eat the bread, they offered to also bring her out some gluten-free crackers, so she got to enjoy the cheese board just the same without the bread. They gave her the crackers, and do you know, they just gave her those extra. They didn't ask for something more. They didn't do anything. They just took care of her. I really appreciate that. I have to also give a shout out to the Jessica. I don't know how she did it, but she was taking care of the whole room of tables I think. Nice. We ordred all three shareables at the same time and she thoughtfully said, 'do you mind if I course these out for you?' We said yes and she did. I don't think anybody felt like they didn't have everything they needed, so a shout out to you, Jessica, really well done. We're grateful for the service and the high quality dining experience that you gave us on a moment's notice. I hope we can visit again soon. And, especially we want to check out The Boardroom soon. NOTE: This is in a kind of older looking strip mall. Don't be concerned about that at all! It threw us off a little at first and we did wonder when we pulled in though if we were in the right place. Happily, we were!

Tucked away in a Novato strip mall but out of site from the surrounding streets, odds of chancing…read moreupon The Speakeasy are slim. Attached to The Boardroom restaurant, The Speakeasy is a real find featuring a wonderfully robust appetizer menu, a full bar, and a daily happy hour menu that applies mostly to alcohol purchases. If you're looking for wine here, the bar offers a variety, with the house wines - excellently priced at $8-$9/glass - comprised fully of Rutherford grown grapes. Somebody here knows what's up. A friend who'd talked up The Speakeasy for years is besotted by the Marsala Sautéed Chicken Livers ($11) on the bar menu. Not ever a fan of liver, I avoided sampling his until we'd collectively polished off an order of Baked Goat Cheese ($10) and a trio of Pulled Pork Tacos ($13). He'd grown full and much liver remained which is when I learned that I do like chicken liver. Or rather, I like chicken liver as prepared at The Speakeasy. All of the above pretty much had me fan-girling out over this place but then this happened: We were done, requested our check, and were told that someone that evening had picked up the tab for the entire bar, something I've not experienced in my lifetime. I already liked The Speakeasy a whole lot before learning my food and drink were free of charge. Like changed to rabid fandom when this occurred. I know that I can't expect a full repeat of this experience but even if it's just chicken livers and Cabernet, that'll be enough.

Cocktails

$2 Oyster Happy Hour

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Matteucci's

3.5(54 reviews)

7.7 mi

On a Thursday night this is easily the best spot to be in Marin! Karaoke night is lit!read more

HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE!! the employees were clearly on drugs…read moreshaking couldn't even hold a conversation. also was confusing weather i wanted to pay with cash or card . VERY RUDE!! specifically a white guy skinny tall bartender be aware!!

Dan with his granddaughter inside his bar Matteuccis

Blue Moon

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American Legion Dugout Bar

4.6(63 reviews)

7.1 mi

If you like a solid neighborhood dive bar, this is your place! They often have great live local…read moremusic; the prices are right; it's in the neighborhood right next to Memorial Park with ample parking; and the people are kind. Love this place!

We recently celebrated our 10 wedding anniversary and had our festivities here! It's a beautiful…read morelocation and we loved having indoor/outdoor space for our guests. Sue guided us through the whole process and with great care and attention. The bartender was gracious and everything turned out excellent! I would highly recommend for any celebration- big or small!

Dancefloor

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Backup bartender last night...

No Name Bar

3.9(170 reviews)

15.8 mi

Great barlady called Melissa! Friendly and sees when your drink needs refreshing or a new refill!…read more We were recommended this bar when visiting San Francisco and decided to try it out! Worth paying parking across the road to visit this great pub!

A lovely dive bar with a more than hundred years history right on Sausalito's downtown drag. Just…read moreblocks from the ferry, and a block from a bus stop that can take either north into Marin or right over the bridge to the city, and long waterside walks every which way you look, this is a perfect unpretentious spot for after-dinner drinks with friends or a date (and lack of pretention is at a premium in Sausalito).

Outdoor patio

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Dive Bar

3.2(989 reviews)

75.7 mi•Downtown

After leaving the Crest Theatre, my girl and I walked across the street to The Dive Bar to end the…read morenight. Security checked our IDs at the door, and once we walked in, the bar area was packed. Luckily, there were reserved booths nobody was using and my girl, and I sat there since the main bar was crowded. It actually worked out perfect for us. It gave us space to sit, relax, and have a good conversation without feeling cramped. We ordered a couple of colorful drinks that were nicely balanced and flavorful, not too overpowering, and easy to enjoy. The music was hip-hop which is right up my alley, so the vibe was definitely on point. What really stood out was the atmosphere. I've never been in a bar quite like this where jellyfish were hanging from the ceiling, and a whole underwater theme. I was told a mermaid appears over the bar at certain times, but sadly, I didn't get to see her this visit. Overall, it was a great spot to end the night after the movie. Good drinks, good music, and a unique sea-themed vibe. If I return, I will hope to see a mermaid

If you want to be charged a cover to get into a place where you'll be comepletely ignored by…read morebartenders, harassed by security and patrons and allegedly have to worry about your drink being accompanied by something a little extra...just so you can see a "mermaid" swim around in a fish tank then this is the perfect place for you. The bar tenders have horrible customer service even when the bar isn't busy. It seems like they rather hang out and chat with regulars and friends than serve paying customers. The security guards we're blatantly discriminating against my friend for no good reason. Also, security apparently accepts bribes at the front door to let people in, so much for safety. The drinks were in my opinion overpriced and didn't taste good. Maybe I'm biased because my whole experience here put a complete sour taste in my mouth. Then, to top it all off my friends and I were being harassed by two patrons who had clearly been overserved the entire time we were there. We had no choice but to leave and we will never be back again! After visiting I wanted to leave a review because I felt other people should steer clear. To my surprise, I read reviews here that mentioned almost the exact experience we had. So, this is not an isolated incident and Dive Bar has not taken our comments into consideration. Disclaimer: I did not have this experience, but it was very disheartening to see all the reviews, tik toks, reels, etc. I found after visiting Dive Bar in which women and men are claiming to have been roofied. This may or may not be true, but it can't be a coincidence this many people have had the same experience. There needs to be an investigation into this bar. I myself will be placing a call to the BBB and I hope that anyone who has had that experience feels empowered to speak to the authorities.

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Barefoot Cafe

4.4(1.2k reviews)

5.9 mi

I love coming here with my girlfriend the atmosphere is nice n quiet. Their garlic bread n fries…read morewere smacking and my man Ty is the goat, he will take good care of u!

The food was absolutely amazing, the service was fast even though it was a hopping Saturday night,…read moreand the chefs were zipping through orders. Tye, our server, was friendly and kind and on top of refilling waters, offering drink suggestions, and grabbing to-go boxes before we even asked for them! I had the chicken parmigiana, which was light and flavorful, and the steamed spinach that went with it was delicious (and I HATE cooked spinach, but gave it a try and actually enjoyed it for the first time ever!) The andouille sausage that was served with the pesto risotto was smoked and you could really taste it, and the spicyness was just perfect. The pesto sauce was heavy on the pine nuts in the best way. It wasn't oily or heavy on the basil or garlic like a lot of pesto sauces can be, and that left the risotto so light and almost citrusy. My cousin had the harvest garden dish, and they were stunned by how delicious it was. As a vegetarian, they are particular about their veggies, but everything was 'perfectly cooked'. At the end of the meal we were surprised by the panna cotta with the fruit remoulade, which we devoured in like three minutes haha! We really enjoyed all of the food, the service, and the ambiance. We only wish we lived closer, but might make the 90+ mile trip from Sacramento just for the amazing food now and then.