Three pool tables, two dart boards, and one TouchTunes juke box. What more would you need from a…read morelocal dive? Forestville Club is a special place to connect with locals and people from all over west county. It's family owned and ran. They just recently added Don Julio Reposado to their tequila selection, which makes it top tier for me. Nevertheless they are stocked with lots of choices and beers on tap. I absolutely love love love the bartenders here. It's clean, lots of parking and they frequently have live music. Next event is on 1/17! They even have pool tournaments here, which is pretty cool. Over the last decade we have made friends with some pretty special people who we continue who bump into. Love it here!

Best on west county for local music and friendly bartenders. Part of Forestville historyread more

I love these old bars, especially in an old house. This place is awesome., it's been open for 30…read moreyears. I grew up in Petaluma, but I never really hung out at this particular bar until up to five years- six years ago. It's a as my dad who introduced me, and so glad he did. So this was the perfect location to celebrate my boyfriend's 50th birthday party with his friends and family. The food is really good here, fun karaoke on Saturday nights, free pool at seven. There's tons of space and outdoor area. The only complaint was my mom who was very particular, said she couldn't hardly taste the vodka in her drink (Tito's) that is the only complaint, the prices are great for what you get. And it's fun to watch games here too.

Very nice cook. Took our orders quickly. They do not have half the things that's on the menu…read more However, the burger was cooked as order and was served with a generous supply of crinkle cut fries cooked perfectly as well. Food was good and quick. Our bartender was kind too. Good place to go for a good quick bite and a calm atmosphere.

Went early on a Friday night and played some pool with friends. The drinks are good. We enjoyed…read moretheir summer cocktails!

The name Mockingbird Bar & Chill immediately caught my attention, so had to check it out…read more I stopped in on a Friday right when they opened, so the place was quiet. I ordered one drink, and it was pretty good. The only downside was the service. The bartender wasn't very personable, and I didn't really feel welcomed. To be fair, it was the start of the shift, so maybe they were just getting settled in or simply having an off day. We all have those days, so I'm trying not to judge the experience too harshly. I usually like to give places a second chance because one visit doesn't always tell the whole story. The drink showed promise, and I'm hopeful my next visit will leave a better overall impression. Looking forward to seeing how the experience compares the second time around.

We attended the NASCAR race in Sonoma over the weekend which was really fun…read more We decided to go up to Petaluma and went to Gale's Central Club and enjoyed really good food and outstanding drinks at a reasonable price. The bartenders not sure if they were the owners were incredibly nice and welcoming. Just like out of an episode from Cheers "Where everybody knows your name" at least it felt like that for a first time visitor! Great place!

We had friends visiting from out of state and we always find a dive bar to enjoy…read more I have been to downtown Petaluma, and in the general area a million times and I've never even seen Gale's. Julie the most fabulous, engaging and hilarious bartender, kept us entertained. There's a couple pool tables and modern juke box, the expected regulars and eclectic decor. PBR on tap, which the menfolk really liked. Always Tito's and soda for my friend and I. We spent way more time in there than we planned it was a great all around experience. Cheers to Julie!

Penngrove Pub is exactly the kind of place I hope to find when someone says, "Wanna go where the…read morelocals go?" My friend hit me with that line and I was immediately in. Uhhh yes... absolutely. I'm always down for a community spot that feels like home, and after the other two places we had already stopped at, I was thinking, "Alright... this one better be special." Spoiler alert: it was. We walked in, ordered our drinks, and with the weather being way too good to waste indoors, we posted up outside on the patio like two people who clearly had nowhere better to be. And that's when this place really started to show its character. Let me tell you... this place was exactly what I hoped it would be. Locals rolling in, saying hi to each other, swapping stories, laughing like they've all known each other since cassette tapes and landlines were still a thing. Hearing people talk about folks who've been coming here for 20+ years honestly felt like I had accidentally wandered into a 90's sitcom--but in the best possible way. Just good people, good laughs, and that rare kind of atmosphere you can't manufacture. It had that "everybody knows somebody" energy... and somehow even as a first-timer, it still felt welcoming instead of cliquey. Now let's talk drinks. We ordered tequila doubles and I'm already mentally preparing for younger-me behavior... and my friend hits me with, "We don't shoot tequila, we sip on it." Excuse me? Sip it? I looked at her like she had just introduced tequila to me for the first time in my life. I was like, "Whaaaaat?" because somebody really should've told younger me that years ago. Would've saved me a few poor life decisions and at least two questionable mornings. But honestly? She was right. Sipping tequila on that patio, soaking up the weather, listening to the local stories and laughter around us... it just fit. That's the kind of moment this place gives you. It slows you down in the best way. The vibe here is relaxed, unpretentious, and full of personality. No fake polish, no trying too hard--just a true local gem doing exactly what it's supposed to do. In all, Penngrove Pub isn't just a place to grab a drink. It's a front-row seat to community. It's storytelling with tequila. It's the kind of spot that reminds you local places still matter. And honestly... I'd go back just to sip tequila properly this time.

Great little Venue, great drinks, Great entertainment…read more Tacos next-door are just so so everybody thinks they're a gourmet cook in Northern California. bartenders were great

I'm in town visiting my dad and I decided to grab a bite after getting my nails done nearby. Found…read morethis place and they had nice outdoor seating so I decided to eat here. The menu is pretty is simple American bar food; burgers, sandwiches, steak, and salads. They have a lot of options though and you can even build a burger/ sandwich. I ended up ordering the spicy chicken melt with grilled chicken, cheese and grilled peppers. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality ingredients and how yummy it was. Sometimes bar food can be pretty basic and cheap, but the peppers were nicely grilled and the chicken was juicy. I had their sweet potato fries which were really good too! They have a condiments bar with different sauces. I got the DTF sauce for my fries which was fire and some green salsa to put on my sandwich which gave it an extra kick. I had one of their summer menu cocktails and I enjoyed it. Service was great! The server/ bartender was attentive, and friendly. My dad and step mom who live here now want to try it out!

Came here during an afternoon sports game and the place was packed…read more I ordered the bloody Mary which was supposed to come with bacon (which is why I ordered it, duh!) I let the server know and he kindly brought me a piece of bacon that was still hot off the grill, which wasn't quite the vibe I was going for.. Lots of seating and bar service is fast, though. Good spot for a late night drink.

Crowded. Cover charge. Overpriced mid drinks. Santa Rosa's lazy attempt at a night club. Honestly,…read morejust sad. Baby's first attempt at a scene. Vibe minimum Sooooo many better places to grab a superior drink with better atmo in SR. Hard pass

Honestly, it was really disappointing. My group and I…read morearrived at 9:30 and were told that they open at 10. We later arrived at 10:15 and were now told that they're open at 11, due to a private party... If you have a private party booked to a certain time, the public should be free to enter after, but this was not the case. Not worth another attempt. We were in Santa Rosa for one night, and this experience confirmed that we don't want to return here.

I love hanging here, low key chill spot all the real local Sebastian's hang here. Coffee is always…read moredelicious and pastries. The beer draft list this past visit was not on point, may have been an off day, but usually they have a stellar lineup. The staff here are always the best and keep the conversation flowing.

The Garden has quickly become my favorite spot to have a beer in Sebastopol! After frequenting…read moreother places in town for the last couple of years, I'm so happy to have found this super chill, un-pretentious place to stop in for a pint. Tap offerings rotate pretty regularly, so there's almost always something new and interesting to try. Happy hour runs from 4-6 and takes a buck off of pints! Outside seating is available; awesome on a hot summer evening.