No more pool tables???!!! I'm heartbroken. Not much else is very different since before the accident. read more

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Glad they finally reopened. One suggestion...I get it that they want to sell pints of high quality beer at current market prices ($8). The same cannot be said for Pabst or Modelo, for which $8 seems a tad high. read more

Rude staff. And especially ruder after the new change. Really disappointed, also don't have an outside area.

I play pool a couple of times a week and every time I go to the peso the Patriots and the staff are unbelievably courteous and kind! Their drink prices are less than some of the other bars in the neighborhoods! And the staff is much more pleasant! They have three pool tables that are open there's never a wait! Lots of people come here and we play pool and we have fun there's like a thousand televisions in there every Sports venue is is there baseball football soccer tennis NASCAR F1 even lacrosse! This place is great I love it I will continue going there to play pool and meet with people and have a good time in Marin county! read more

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The Peso is the only thing that keeps Larkspur from becoming Tiburon or Ross. A dive bar where locals can get drunk and meet their future wives. read more

What a great local dive bar. One of those places you walk in and feel a sense of community. Everyone knows everyone and are super friendly. The bar staff are great and always remember what you are drinking and pour you another when they see you're empty. Pool tables are nice as well. Always someone there who will play with you if you're solo. It's nice to pop in after work and say hi to my man Gordon behind the bar before heading home. A Marin local who's got tons of great stories about the bar/area and an all around good guy. If you are there look for the story about the bar's history on the wall near the pool table by the door. Written by a local school kid. Great stuff! Ambiance: 5 Staff: 5 + Prices: 3 read more

The bartender is a little socially awkward. The drinks are decent and the crowd is super friendly and fun.

We're lucky to have such a historic dive bar in the middle of Marin. Not many places you can play pool with friends & listen to your own music. Of course what makes a classic dive bar is the bartender and Gordon at the Silver Peso has filled those shoes well for many years. Stop by and tell him I said hi, he will put a smile on your face. read more

I have been a close personal friend of the owner of The Peso ( best friends) since freshman year of high school! He and his establishment are open minded and friendly. I am writing this as a black woman who has been to many bars in the Bay Area. Compare this bar to any other and compare your experience. The owner hires only nice, kind hearted people, which he also is! Been a great guy since we met in the early 80's! read more

A pretty good neighborhood dive bar in Larkspur. The building is more than a century old. Service is decent. There are pool tables. There are restaurants nearby. read more

Back in my groovy days, I lived nearby "The Peso" and was here a couple of times a week. Fast forward 25 years and I'm back to meet a friend for lunch across the street. I'm a bit early, so stopped in to play a couple racks of pool. The same bar top pool tables as before. Maybe even the same Belgian balls. The felt has been redone. I played 1:1 8-ball. My virgin Bloody Mary order got a curious look from the bartender. It is an 11:00am weekday and few regulars are enjoying their liquid lunch. A nice trip down memory lane. read more

Not good, horrible dive bar. Bad selection, slow bartenders. Very dirty and old everything.

Jeff makes the BEST Bloody Marys. Playing shuffleboard makes you forget how many Bloody Marys you've had :-) read more

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Staff is rude, poor service - high arrogance. A lot of racial issues going on. Advice - stay away from those lower vibrations

Ridiculous pricing for a dive bar. Went in on a Monday around 5pm and ordered 1 Miller High Life and 1 house wine.... The cost was $17.50! If you want a dive bar experience that is actually affordable, I recommend going to the 2am club in mill valley where most beers (including high life) are only $4! read more

On its merits there are certainly better bars with a more fully fleshed menu, but this is a borderline historical site. The Silver Peso building is one of the oldest in larkspur, dating back to the turn of the 20th century, and this sticky little dive (conspicuous throughout the decades, sitting right in the downtown of an increasingly wealthy enclave) is a beloved place for Larkspur natives. read more

if you're looking for an unpretentious, neighborhood dive bar (that isn't *trying* to be a dive bar) this is your place. cheap drinks, healthy pours, friendly bartenders! pool tables, $2 a game or $5 for 3 (cash only). solid juke box! we will be back for sure! read more

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BEWARE!!! This bar will try and play you and take your money. They have a practice of not having itemized break downs of what your order, which means they can sneak in a tip into your total without you noticing. The bartenders here are rude and disrespectful and will tell you that if you don't tip them what they want, they'll kick you out. Funny because Im pretty sure tips aren't mandatory and most people are more than happy to leave tips for good service, and attitude. I can't believe I'd meet grown men that beg for tips. If you worked in a restaurant and asked a customer to tip you a certain amount or else, you'd be immediately fired. Community might be good but employees need to be cycled or trained. read more

I have visited this place twice. The first time was with some lovely neighborhood lady friends of mine, who happened to be French, Hollander and Italian. The service was great. The second time, I went on a date and we decided to have a drink before our dinner at Antonio's, which is located across the street. I patiently waited to place my drink order, gesturing once or twice to get the attention of the staff. Unfortunately, about 15 minutes of waiting. They were extremely rude and completely ignored me. The people sitting next to me noticed and jokingly said "are you on their shit list?" I honestly felt very discriminated against. We made no fuss about it and left. read more

The Silver Peso is an institution in Marin. Great bar, great staff and great ownership. It's a wonderful place for a drink with friends or a game of pool. It has an inclusive, welcoming environment and I highly recommend it. read more

Super fund neighborhood watering hole. There's pool tables and a juke box. Fast service. No food but there's plenty of places around the area read more

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I've been coming to this bar for quite some time and boy do I rarely want to come support this place anymore. Everything has become terrible from the racism from bartenders to bugs and unknown objects in drinks. The bartenders here act like they all hate their job. Patrons of color leave feeling discriminated because certain bartenders wont make their drink unless you tip them an extremely laughable amount. I came in a few nights ago and all 4 of mine and my friend's drinks had specs of black we thought were ants and felt so disgusted when we saw them in almost all the glasses. Never said anything because last time I mentioned something in my drink I was just offered a free drink so the obviously don't care about fixing the problem because here we are. Before I left I asked for a glass of water and there was white "pulp" looking sediment floating all around my drink. Absolutely gross. This is a well known popular bar. Patrons spend good money here. Do better. read more

The Peso is a friendly, welcoming establishment for all kinds of folks. I have met up with friends and coworkers there for years. It's a neighborhood institution like no other! read more

This Portland gal is hoping to visit the Silver Peso in January! Great reputation and amazing owner who I know values his team, because he gives them kudos constantly when speaking of them! If you're looking for a great place to hang out "where everybody knows your name" then look no further. You'll love being at a bar where EVERYONE is welcome and appreciated. Hit up the Silver Peso, hook up with some old friends, and make some new ones! read more

I just been reading all the reviews and this looks like the bartender I've been reading about at this establishment read more

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Fun Bartender Sean was awesome love him!! Good drinks honest loving bartender knowledge hospitality great time pool tables music miss this place!! Great old School Prices makes me miss 16!! Lmao read more

Every town has at least one dive bar and this is larkspurs. It's a classic that I have been going to for the 30 years I have lived in Marin. Lots of beers and anything else you would want. Wine I'm not sure about because who drinks it in a dive bar. Pool tables and shuffle board with enough TV screens to watch the games. read more

Great little bar in sleepy-ass Larkspur. The bartendar last night in the Ogre shirt, punk rock dude with white hair understands how to fitness energy and tend bar. Great customer service, watches out for the ladies while being respectful. Good and friendly crowd. read more

I'd not have thought of myself as a Peso girl, but I was assigned to write an article on historic dive bars in Marin and the Peso certainly fits the criteria with its rich history (named after the silver pesos used to buy it that were dragged up from the​ ocean floor after WWII). I visited several times and each time (unbeknownst to the barkeep or patrons) I was given a warm welcome and chatted up by the locals and served graciously by the bartenders, even when all I ordered was a club soda. Don't know what people expect, but the service has been efficient, the conversation polite, and I never felt unwelcomed. It isn't a fern bar by any means. The popcorn, if there is any, is likely stale, but the beer is cold, the drinks are fair, and the pool is $1 a game. Janis Joplin tickled the ivories on the piano in the back. Tee shirts are for sale, but food isn't. Enjoy yourself for what the place has to offer. read more

My service dog was not allowed into this bar. It basically meant I could not be there , the ADA will hear about this incident. We were told by the bartender that his boss Rebel banned all dogs even SERVICE Dogs! I don't believe that is legal read more

Best pub in town! Always busy and fun. Great opening hours and good selection. See you there! read more

Very unique staff! (The place itself is very ordinary.) The men behind the bar serve up a cheap pint as good as literally anybody else can. But they are surly, surly, surly! Bad moods. My girlfriend asked for a cocktail and that request was returned with a grimace a shrug and then boom - solitary confinement. It was funny, if it was a bit. Was it? The very short old fellar bartender farted repeatedly - also very funny. He seemed in charge...in charge of our lack of bevvies. We flagged out a younger bartender / barback. But seriously, his BO and brutally foul breath made ordering again completely impossible. I love a dive bar as much as the next gal, but u need to swap out your staff lickity split! (At minimum, bathe them.) read more

Thank you to Mason and Joe for the great hospitality, energy and good vibes. Love this place, come in every Thursday after moving here from NYC. Always great, good music, very social/open and fun place to go for a good drink with reasonable prices. Well kept shuffleboard and pool tables. Fast service. Consistent good drinks. Good vibes. Gets very crowded on weekends. read more

I'm here right now with my college friend Mark Kessner Love the place every fourth of July!! Our drink tradition it seems! read more

I visited some friends in the Bay area a few times in the past couple years and had the pleasure of going to the Silver Peso. After my first visit I decided I would continue to make a stop every time I'm in town. The staff was very friendly and although it was crowded, the service was great. I played pool and I feel like I made some friends while I was there. I would recommend visiting this legendary bar if you're in the area. read more

Silver Peso is a great hangout with an inviting atmosphere. The food is good & nice pool tables to run a game or two with your friends.

Went out for a drink with my 22 year old daughter and had a wonderful time with her and friends

Racist! don't enter unless your white ! I was told I had to tip after every drink never heard of this in all my travels! It was because we are 2 Latinos and a black no other reason the white people next to us weren't asked to tip after every drink ! Never go there ! read more

the atmosphere of this place is awful. there's a lot of angry people here, including the employees. they all seem to cater to their regulars and couldnt care any less for new patrons that are passing through the area and taking the time to stop by this place. they acted like it was a problem to provide drinks after the first round, which was probably because I didn't want to open a tab and chose to pay and tip each time. they could have made more money from me, but they refused service when I asked for a drink for my friend, and then proceeded to make racist statements towards other guests while I was there. dont go here, or anywhere associated with this business! read more

Most fun dive bar in the World second to snake and jakes Christmas tree inn, in New Orleans read more