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    Railroad Saloon

    3.2 (33 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Music Venues
    Open 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Live music
    Very loud
    Outdoor seating

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    Sunday Bloody Mary!
    Kelly C.

    Their bloody Mary's on Sunday's are the only way to go! Jason the bartender makes the best drinks and makes special Bloody Marys. I always stop by when I'm in town either after a hike or visiting wineries.

    Liquid marijuana  Love that I can show them a pin from Pinterest and Alex the bartender made it. And it's amazing.
    Vanessa V.

    Alex is amazing. I told him I love to drink I want something new and he said how about a raspberry Soda told me what was in it. And I will be ordering that whenever i want something refreshing and it has two shots of vodka in it and couldn't even taste it. Come on down to railroad.

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    Kate L.

    We enjoy coming here for live music when our favorite bands are in town, or when musician friends have a gig. It's small but there is plenty of room for dancing and the bartenders are friendly. Our favorite nights are Jam Night every other Thursday hosted by Souljam. Bring your favorite instrument(s) or singing voice and play with the band! Lots of Rock & Blues. Contrary to another poster's experience, I've never heard country music in this bar. Which is a shame because I love country music!

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    As a girl, I always feel safe coming here because of the bartenders and ownership. They are the reason I've come back for so many years!

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    Great place! I love a good dive with good people. Also dog friendly!! Strong delicious drinks at a good price, can't go wrong.

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    Not the place to come before the DJ arrives unless you are into lame music. The bouncer is cool yet doesn't know who "long duck dong" is.

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    Almost Famous Wine Lounge

    Almost Famous Wine Lounge

    4.5
    (101 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    I came here randomly to celebrate the birthday of one of my bestest and dearest. In my busy life I…read moredidn't even check reviews or the website. We came to see the Queen of Motown tribute. It's SOOOO FUN! Because I got tickets so late I ended up sitting in the lounge. Not a bad bet at all! The room with the seating has an unobstructed view of the stage but the lounge was popping. We could dance and move at our own free will. I need to mention I'm still here and a tad tipsy so forgive me if this review takes some unexpected turns. Anthony at the bar is adorable and super kind. He took care of us all night. Something important to note, you may want to eat before you come or bring food with you. There is an outside pzza shop that you can purchase from too. Anywho, some people have on jeans others have on bedazzled jumpsuits. Come as you are?! Definitely want to come back. TLDR.... it's FUN. Feels local. Affordable.

    I love this venue, and have discovered cool bands here, and really always have a great time. It's…read morea small place with big attitude. Great lights and sound for every show. However, my complaint is that some guests talk through the show! C'mon folks be quiet and respectful! I do think the seats are a bit crammed together, and I wish they'd get some lights on the outside path. After the show, it's pretty dark getting to the parking lot. Also, come on liquor license! I love wine, but wouldn't mind some other beverage options. All that being said, I love this venue and it's a great asset to Livermore, and I'll keep seeing shows there.

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    Crawdad Republic at Almost Famous Wine Lounge, 07/16/22
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    Camp Jeff, 8/26/22
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    Longevity Wines

    Longevity Wines

    4.3
    (151 reviews)
    2.8 mi
    $$

    Came in for some wine tasting. Was greeted and asked if we wanted to sit inside or outside. It's…read moretoo hot to sit outside, thankfully we sat inside. This place has a reasonable price for their wines and its tasting menu. Staff is knowledgeable about all things wine. The stage looks like it'll be fun on a Friday or Saturday night. Stopped by around 1pm though so no one was on stage. Great time!

    Longevity Wines is our favorite find of 2026 so far!! It totally exceeded our expectations!…read more Don't be fooled by its exterior. Longevity Wines are located in an industrial building in an unremarkable location. However, one step inside, you will be transported outside with its barn theme and spacious tasting space! Our jaws were dropped and we vowed to never judge a book by its cover again LOL We got a Groupon for wine tasting for 2 with 2 charcuterie boxes. That's why we drove to Livermore to visit this tasting room. We were blown away for sure! As soon as we walked in, staff Tammy greeted us and let us pick our seating spot. This tasting room opens at 1pm and we were their first customers. However, it was filled up fast. Tammy greeted everyone and it seemed like they were all returning customers. Though the tasting room got crowded later, we all had our own spaces and privacy and the entire experience felt very intimate. We love the outdoor and barn vibe! Occasionally we forgot that we were inside. Tammy slowly introduced us to a flight of 6 for our wine tasting. She explained the wine itself, how it was made and its origin. Out of the 6 wines that we tried, we loved the Cabernet Franc from Dublin the best! It's so light, oaky and has a nice finish :) Each of us got our own charcuterie boxes which were made fresh and delivered the day of from Pleasanton, according to Tammy. So everything felt extra special because they were sourced locally. One thing that touched us the most was that Tammy, though being very busy herself, took time to sit down and chat with us. She told us about the history behind heart logo and the touching story of the owners Phil and Debra. That Phil had the tattoo of the heart logo on his arm so that he felt Debra's presence with him. Debra passed away due to cancer a few years ago. Our pup Butter also had a wonderful time being at home here at the tasting room. We will definitely be back soon!

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    Dog friendly
    Dog friendly
    Stage is ready to be a photo booth!
    Stage is ready to be a photo booth!
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    The Front Porch Music Festival At Wente Vineyards

    The Front Porch Music Festival At Wente Vineyards

    4.3
    (3 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$$

    I had seen an Event Posting on Yelps Event Section for the Front Porch Music Festival at Wente…read moreVineyards . I was Excited when I saw this . And Yelp had a Giveaway for Pairs of Tickets for this Event . I'm not a Lucky Guy , But I was amazed when I was by Cali G of Yelp that I won a Pair of Tickets to this Wonderful Event . So on the Day Of The Music Festival ,I strapped on my Ankle Bracelet and was picked up by my Bodyguard Little John and we Rolled to Wente Vineyards Estates Winery and Tasting Rooms on Tesla Road . This Wente Facility doesn't usually do Music Concerts Except for The Front Porch Music Festival . It was Created by 5th Generatioin Winemaker Karl Wente . These Shows actually started on the Front Porch of his home in Livermore. We Stashed Little Johns Whip in the Large Dirt Lot . and Street Hiked to Will Call and Claim my 2 Wrist Bands . Thanks Yelp !!! It was a Beautiful Day at The Wente Estate . There were Several Food Options and Several Wine Bars Open . There were 2 Stages for Music . The Barrel Room Stage - Acoustical Performances Jules Danny Click Matt EL Peter Case Kingsborough And The Outdoor Stage- Garage Band Academy Elliot Randall & The Deadmen Wolf Hamlin & The Front Porch Drifters - Karl Wentes Band Hot Buttered Rum The Wine was Flowing , Lots of Really Lovely Ladies and Great Live Music = a Great Time . I personally consumed 3 Bottles of Wentes Riesling so I was feeling pretty good. LOL The Music Festival was from 11am- 9pm . My Favorite Music Acts were Jules and Wolf Hamlin & The Front Porch Drifters . Theyb really Brought it and Jammed out . I also bought a Pepperoni Pizza which was Pretty Tasty,. This Music Festival Happens on Labor Day Weekend . This Year It Was Co - Sponsored By Yelp and Livermore Porsche. I really Enjoyed it and Highly Recommend It !!! This Event Is A Baller On A Budget Approved Event !!!

    Well, one of my partners in crime decided we just had to attend "The Front Porch Music Festival."…read more She told me that this was an event that was added to her "list of things to do" in the Bay area since 2004... So, I decided to be a team player and assist my lovely friend in checking that box off the list. Needless to say, we had a delightful time. We showed up and it was a bit windy as Livermore can be. But we decided to enjoy the sun and grab a glass of Wente's vino. Now one of my girl friends is apart of the Nth degree wine club so we were given VIP service. This was supreme, let me tell you! As we walked around and enjoyed the different bands, I was experiencing a total blast from the past while running into lovely friends I had known since grade school. Bands were located inside and outside. We grabbed a seat at the fire pit and made friends with a cute couple from Livermore, To end the event, we decided to grab some pizza from the food trucks. This pizza was not just any pizza. It was pepperoni goodness with perfectly backed thin crust. As we left the festival we sadly made our goodbyes to our new friends and decided that it might be a great idea to come back next year.

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    The Front Porch Music Festival At Wente Vineyards
    The Front Porch Music Festival At Wente Vineyards
    The Front Porch Music Festival At Wente Vineyards

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    The Concerts at Wente Vineyard

    The Concerts at Wente Vineyard

    3.4
    (61 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$$$

    I have been to 3 concerts at wente this summer. The cod offerings, el all I can say is east before…read moreyou go. My make issues are that I am disabled and was made to stand in a long line to get in even though they were escorting wine club members to the front. I asked about help and they told me no to stand in line. Once inside the venue music was great. Only other problem is that their bathroom *portable potty) facilities were not handicap accessible . You needed to climb stairs to get inside. It is embarrassing to have yo have someone you don't know help you so that you don't fall when going in and out

    The food was awful and was cleared before we were halfway finished eating…read more I will point out that we did order food near the end of service... However, the Brisket was very very dry. The half chicken also very dry (with a small line of BBQ sauce on it) it was so hard that I broke 2 plastic forks trying to get pieces of it off to eat. The most frustrating thing about the evening was what happened to the $60 meal that we purchased. Our 2 containers of food where on the top of a wine barrel directly behind us. We were standing no more than 3ft in front of this barrel watching the show. In between songs we were picking at our meal but rejoining our focus to the band once songs started kicking in. At some point while my wife and I were watching the show the Wente staff cleared our food. There was way more than half of the Brisket meal and about 3/4 of the Chicken dinner in these containers. I am not sure if someone asked if these meals were done and we didn't hear them over the music or if they simply didn't ask. I found a Wente employee and let them know what happened. The employee said oh, ok I will let the managers know and that was that. Very frustrating. At this point we will not be returning to the Wente Concert series events.

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    Colbie Caillat  & Christina Perri w/Special Guest Rachel Platten  "The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too Tour" on AUG 26, 2015.
    Colbie Caillat & Christina Perri w/Special Guest Rachel Platten "The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too Tour" on AUG 26, 2015.
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    Mavericks

    Mavericks

    4.0
    (110 reviews)
    7.2 mi
    $$

    Not going to lie -- I was skeptical. But Tuesday night dance lessons at Mavericks turned out to be…read morea really fun surprise. A few helpful things to know: * $2 cover charge per person * Bring your ID no matter how old you are * Doors open at 6pm with food service and open dancing/practice time The food menu is WAY bigger than what's shown online, which was a pleasant surprise. They also have $2 beef or chicken tacos until 9pm, and overall the food-to-price value is solid. At 7pm, they start the dance lessons: * Line dancing lesson (~40 minutes) * Followed by either partner two-step or swing dancing (alternates every other week) The crowd was all ages (21+ obviously -- and let's just say I'm on the older side), all skill levels, and very beginner-friendly. I'm pretty uncoordinated, and honestly this was some of the best line dancing instruction I've had. After 9pm, lessons end/open dancez A couple practical tips: * There's really nowhere to stash your stuff, so keep it simple -- pockets or a fanny pack work great * Wear closed-toe shoes if possible unless you want your toes stepped on * No one is judging style here, which actually made it more comfortable and fun Overall: low pressure, affordable, welcoming, and a genuinely good time.

    I've been here a few times and I will continue to return when in the area, but with appropriate…read moreexpectations. The food is okay, service at the bar tables is meh (at best). They're friendly, but don't pay much attention to you. They don't have a draft beer menu so you have to squint at the board behind the bar. Lots of TVs showing sports, which is great. It seems the good reviews are for the country music and dance side of the place. I've only been to watch sports and eat in the bar area.

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    Dance Floor
    Dance Floor
    Nachos with chicken
    Nachos with chicken
    Dance floor

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    Dance floor
    The Back Lounge

    The Back Lounge

    3.8
    (154 reviews)
    8.7 mi
    $

    Been coming here for sometime now . I must say every bartender I have came across is very attentive…read moreno matter how busy it is . Parking is easy! If you get hungry , Taco Bell is just across the street Karaoke is WEDNESDAY!! This place has alway smelled cleaned whenever I came in . If you are looking for a nice clean dive bar I will say this place is it . They also have Two pool tables

    Been trying to explore more local karaoke spots and glad I checked this place out! Karaoke on…read moreThursday nights, decent drinks, and friendly locals. The people who run this place keep this place tidy and clean as evidenced by how quickly they cleared my glass and the cleanliness of the bathrooms. I missed the rock n' roll memo, but amazingly talented singers including the KJ himself. The sound system can be pretty loud especially the bass, so ended up keeping my ear plugs in. My only major reservation is how the karaoke queue is managed. Couldn't help but notice the bartenders and some patrons who generously tipped got to sing multiple times in a row. One of the patrons tipped $20 and sang three songs in a row. In comparison, I got one song in in the span of three hours. I kind of expected the place to start clearing out after midnight but ppl stuck around and seemed to be having a good time. If you're not into rock n' roll/metal karaoke, they also have pool, shuffleboard, and darts. I do like the KJ and the patrons here, though in the future, I'll just set the expectation that I'll get one song in and set a curfew for myself.

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    Bar Area
    Bar Area
    The Back Lounge
    Bathroom door will only open if you play a proper chord...jk (but that would be cool)

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    Bathroom door will only open if you play a proper chord...jk (but that would be cool)

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