Friendly! Our bartender Rita was awesome. She really made us feel at home and got us laughing after a fairly grueling road trip.

Great bartenders. Owner usually on site. Local "Cheers" type bartenders, but everyone welcome.

Only been here late at night for that "one last drink" a few times and the drink has always been great and the bar tender has been friendly and really, what more else can you say about a neighborhood bar? Gets the job done. read more

Always a fun time here. I'm not much for karaoke constantly tho so I try to avoid the times they do it. Bartenders are friendly and fast. Owner is super rad!!! read more

so many fun nights here ! great friendly bartenders and a great patio . tess makes karaoke a blast , cheap drinks and good vibes

We used to stop here on the way to Tahoe, but our last experience was not good. My husband and I had a terrible time here. We will not be back. The locals hover over you and it's a very uneasy feeling. The bartender was bossy and pushy and wouldn't stop talking about his male parts. Very turned off. read more

I don't post often or review often but I feel I have to. My husband and I have a cabin up here. We often travel from the Bay Area to Tahoe and stop at Pine Lodge to see our favorite bar and visit Sly Park. The service has gone down hill. The drinks aren't as strong (It isn't that hard to make a stiff Cape Cod, and the daytime Bartender didn't even know what that was. He knew how to talk about his beef jerky he makes though.) Our favorite bartender isn't here anymore which was a disappointment . The women's bathroom was filled with trash and the place had garbage on the floor. One of the off duty bartenders was at the bar talking shit about my husband when he went to the bathroom and she thought I couldn't hear. There were cigarette butts all over the ground when we walked in and it was midday. We won't be coming in much anymore. read more

Was hoping the new owner would put some $$$ into the upgrade of the bar but after 8 months still no change in the upgrades

Friendly people great drinks great karaoke plenty of pool tables dart boards shuffleboard the bartender is great and very attentive and there's a taco stand that's right outside the bar just a little walk down the road well worth it I would definitely to go visit the bar give the new owners some love hes there everyday read more

I used to drink here all the time, but it's gone down hill recently. I could always guarantee a drink quick and Friday night I went in and waited five minutes for a drink while the Bartender talked with someone at the end of the bar. Then she came over very friendly like I hadn't been sitting there. She even noticed me and looked away. The bartenders used to be prompt and fun. They had energy and served us well. Now they only focus on the men and don't care about women sitting alone at the bar. They also used to have food and snacks for us, that seems to have gone away. Pine Lodge has always been fun, now it feels like everyone is sad. No usual faces, just a bunch of druggies at the bar. What happened? read more

I went in for a drink with some friends. The new owner was bartending and he's boring. Strange guy. Our neighborhood bar is gone. What a joke. I want Justin back. read more

Stopped at this bar on our way out of Apple hill and met thebartender Ally who completely made our day! She was so funny and attentive and it was all in all an awesome interaction read more

Amazing spot love it! Feels like Cheers. Always a good time. Pool, darts dice, shuffleboard and fantastic drinks

Justin the bartender made us feel welcome and at home. We ordered two non-alcoholic beers each, it was a great pit stop. I want to go back. read more

We thought the service was great. We just had chips and salsa with a very nice cocktail . read more

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The bartenders are awesome, I always love chatting with them. New ownership - not so much.

I'm under the impression that they don't serve food ..... on a regular basis. I have called a few times ..... would be wonderful if they scheduled a lunch !!!! The owner is a real nice person who we all would love to succeed read more

Friendly place with cheap drinks. Watched 49ers game. I'll be back! Could use some food

Really fun local bar. Such nice people and staff. I really like it and gave it four stars instead of five just because I think any place that serves alcohol should have a bit more on the food menu even if it's just more substantial snacks. They have almost nothing. Very small bags of chips with it. So eat first! read more

Ehh.. ok first, the pros- bartender was super nice and this is really the only bar in this area, so they have that going for them. Drinks were not terribly priced and they were stiff too, which is always appreciated. But oh my goodness the cons... I walked in the front door to a guy blowing pot vape smoke into my face, looked at the bar and there was a lady holding a baby up to her chest and with a toddler hanging on her leg, sitting right at the front! There was a dog running around (not sure who it belonged to) and the rest of the patrons... well, they looked like they were Pollock Pines lifers- super rough and kinda scary. Pool tables were nice, cheap to play, and it ended up being a good time- probably not the first place I'd choose if I were planning to go out on a Friday, but once you get over the crowd of unusual folks, I could see how this dive bar could grown on you. read more

Always a great stop on the way home from snowboarding. Lots of friendly locals and dogs! In winter there is always a nice fire going which I totally dig! Two pool tables, shuffleboard, cheap drinks. Staff is friendly and accommodating. read more

Few places leave you looking for an explanation on what you did this weekend. Most times you can stammer out a "had a great time" or "had a lot of wine" or "I helped bury a body". But a night at the Pine Lodge Club will make you truly appreciate modern dentistry and cheap, dark saloons. First don't let the club part of the name fool you. If you don't drink Bud or Coors, you're a fancy city slicker in these parts. Ask for anything other than standard drinks neat and they'll look at you like you have four eyeballs and a communist flag as a shirt. No sir, these here are som' good ol' boys! The electronic darts machine is about as temperamental as they come, the quarters pool tables role true. There is something great about playing pool in a bar that doesn't use lights, instead relying on the cornucopia of neon beer signs to light the way to the bar. In the end, this is one of those places you tell a story about the time you spilled a beer on the bar and 3 dogs jumped up to lap up the fallen suds, but no one believes you. So maybe I didn't even go here! Maybe I dreamt it all up! How do we know? We don't.... read more

This place is the hot spot in the Pines. As a local, I am hard pressed not to enter when driving by. The group is consistent. From the feisty (but stunning) Echo to Cajun at the end of the bar there is always something going on here. The regulars are truly some of the best people around. They give the Tahoe bound no grief, just a tip of the beer. Dive bar with personalities to the core. Be prepared for a rowdy but fun time where the bartenders are hot (Except Randy, Sorry Bro), the drinks are stiff, and the prices low. See ya there. read more

We were of the unfortunate to be stuck in horrible traffic going East and West on 50 February 15, 2019. We only live 25 mins away and were in the car for 8 hours. We thought by taking Pony Express Trail we would get past the mess and home faster...we were wrong. We made the best of a really bad situation. As we sat in our cars, not moving, just west of Pine Lodge, a woman came up to our car door offering freshly made hamburgers. It was the owner of Pine Lodge. We all had not eaten dinner as it was 9p at night and had a car full of kids. It was such a welcome offering. She went from car to car offering hamburgers. We offered her money but she refused. She just wanted to do something nice for all of us stuck in that horrible traffic. The hamburgers were awesome! We will definitely be stopping by really soon. I love local hangouts with good hearted people who are welcoming to everyone. Pine Lodge exemplified that on a night that was a tough one for so many families. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality! read more

Moved to Pollock very recently. Love my dive bars. This place is very dependent on time of day. Come around 3- all the redneck Trump support ers you want. Come at 10- kind of a chill hipster vibe - kind of. A very interesting place and after 6 months here I like it. It's also the only real bar here so if you hate it, your options are limited. read more

First time visitor and what a great find! Rustic log cabin bar tucked in the tall pines, this is a great watering hole! The handsome & hospitable Randy took great care of my husband & I. Hotdogs were free (every Sunday!) & the locals were friendly. Great spot if you're looking for a stiff drink in a down to earth, country vibe bar! read more

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Punched for the first time (and second third and fourth) here at the great Pine Club Lodge. Great liberty loving people, but don't go unless you fear violence and act on it, or you're like me and you don't fear anything even death. read more

Totally diggin this place - my bartender chick hooked me up!! Couple shady people but they kept to themselves... I wasn't sure if there were skunks in the place but it sure did smell good !! Later in the evening some people showed up with their dogs and just let them do their thing!! yup I would go back in a minute read more

Such a fun bar! We stopped in on the way up to Tahoe on a Friday night. The DJ was awesome & the bartender hooked it up. Great people watching, especially on the pole! read more

We stopped in this dive bar on the way back from a fishing trip and glad we did. The bartender was awesome, what great service. The beers were on ice and cheap!! The mixed drinks were tasty. This in not a place for the ritzy people! This is an old school bar with a fire place, couple of pool tables, flat screens and juke box. I saw that the have bands and bbq on the weekends! I will return to this place when im in town! Would love to try a weekend!! read more

This is my home away from home. Great selection of drinks, great service from Hot bartenders...including Randy, who some find hot...LOL. I would recommend this bar as a local, haven't seen someone in a long time, want to relax and be bad and not worry about someone calling your significant other or the cops bar. If you look up dive bar in the dictionary, you will find Pine Lodge That is said with love and from a loyal patron of over 7 years. The rowdy crowd is fun if you know how to handle it. Stop by for a beer or a shot and tell the bartender Mary sent you. You will be well taken care of. In the words of Toby Keith..."I love this bar!". read more

The Pine Lodge is a Pollock Pines institution! Nice bar, good selection of beer on tap, decent booze selection - just don't expect anything hoity toity - this is more of a working man's bar. You'll find a couple of pool tables and a shuffleboard table inside. I've always had good service here and the prices are reasonable. The place can be hit/miss for crowds, sometimes it's packed out the door, other times you could count the patrons on one hand. Bottom line - If you want a drink and are in the area it's worth a stop! read more

This is a great bar to visit up in the mountains. Great music and a really fun crowd. It's definitely more eclectic, but everyone seems to have a good time. It doesn't matter if you're 21 or 60, there's something for everyone! Good times! Love the beer pong and shuffleboard! read more

The best bar in town and the owner is such a sweet lady. Great drinks, pool tables, and some live performances on Friday nights, what more can you ask for. I'll be going in tonight to see some good people that come here often. read more

Used to like this place a lot more. They have decent prices, and it's an eclectic crowd. Pool tables, nice area out back,. My business was driven away by very grumpy bartender . You can tell when she's working because there will be no more than 3 cars in the parking lot. She is surly, unfriendly and always makes you feel as if it is a burden on her that you dare to order a drink. However, there are some friendly and fun bartenders that work there as well. There aren't that many bars in this area so, this one will do in a pinch. read more