If you're looking for a great place to enjoy a meal and soak in some real Livermore nostalgia, The Stampede is the spot. From the moment you walk in, you can feel the character of the place -- it's full of history, energy, and that classic Western vibe that makes it stand out. The atmosphere is fantastic. There's live music that keeps the place lively, a huge bar with plenty of room to gather, and even a speakeasy-style private room that's perfect for parties or special events. And if you're feeling adventurous, the mechanical bull adds a fun touch that really completes the experience. The hamburgers were great -- cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The staff is friendly, welcoming, and attentive, which makes the whole experience even better. I've known the owners for over 25 years, and seeing them create such a safe, fun, and vibrant place for the Livermore community is truly fantastic. It's not just a bar -- it's a place where people can come together, enjoy good food, great music, and make lasting memories. I highly recommend coming in for dinner, drinks, or hosting a party. You won't be disappointed. read more

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If you use the women's bathroom, good luck. My girlfriend waited over 30-min each time to pee three different times. She and another girl used the men's room, because I told her nobody was in there, and she got kicked out. Her purse and phone were on the table and security didn't care. Unreal. The security missed an almost fight at the bar but yet enforced bathroom rule on a 105 lb girl? And then were jerks on top of it all. This place will fail soon with the way they run it. Re: Owner response That was the weirdest response I've ever had from someone running a hospitality business. Another reason to never go back and tell our large social circle how bad the owner is at her job. I said there was almost a fight. A guy was being pushed and getting the F-word yelled at him, by an actual drunk and disorderly man that was completely ignored by you (and you were literally the bartender serving them) and your security, which were instead policing the women's bathroom line that had 20-30 women waiting constantly all night. Kicking a woman out and withholding the ability to get her phone, her purse, her money, or notify anyone in her party that you threw her out on the street is unsafe and actually illegal. And you defend this? Everyone I have talked to who had negative experiences at this place said that the owner is the problem on every one. Calling a customer drunk and disorderly, which was completely false, and then calling them entitled is right on par with the other negative reviews on this place, which are plenty. read more

I'll try to keep it short and sweet: 1) IMO there should ABSOLUTELY be NO cover at 7pm for a bar in... Livermore. You wanna do after 10, fine. 2) the young blonde door gal at the door is DISGUSTINGLY rude and severely needs some hospitality training. COMPLETELY ruined the experience for us, right at the front door. Allowed people behind us to pass without paying the cover, but when we elected to move on from the extended private conversations she chose to have with her girlfriends at the door, she hunted us down and elected to be sassy (pursuing her lips at us) about how we needed to pay (not wrong) and how dare we skip a $10 cover, after spending over $100 in alcohol at the bar... 3) however, a huge shoutout to the management gal that approached us and heard us out about the incident and for appropriately handling the disrespect at the front door. This post is in hopes that we keep the bar accountable for improvement. One star for such a an unnecessarily disrespectful experience tonight. Went to mavericks instead. read more

I liked this place but the customer service is horrible. I had bought 1 drink that I was sipping on. I left it on the table while I was dancing. I come back and my drink was gone. I was not even finished with my drink. We had all our stuff on the table too. This is the second time this happened. The first time it happened was the last time I was here. This time I decided to say something and the waitress went to the manager and the manager checked the cameras and said that it looked like I took a few sips of it, so they couldn't replace my drink. Mind you, I sip on my tequila, I still had half of it left. The waitress even said you couldn't even see how much was left in cup. Definitely not spending my money here on their drinks or food. Food is not all that great. Bringing my own drink from now on and drinking it outside. I came here to dance and have 1 drink, was not trying to spend 30 mins waiting around for the manager to check the cameras while like 5 songs go by. I was not trying to get a free drink, just kinda felt robbed. Regret even leaving a tip. And from the looks on how the owner replies back to the bad reviews, I can tell they don't know good customer service. The replies are defensive instead of acknowledging and trying to do better. read more

New death row meal for me! Had the open-faced brisket sandwich smothered in gravy with real mashed potatoes, and it was incredible. Easily the best lunch I've had in a long time. Would have included a pic of the meal but it was eaten before I thought about pictures The service was awesome from start to finish, and I topped it off with a slice of pie for dessert. If you're in Livermore and looking for a great lunch, you need to give this place a try. I'll definitely be back! read more

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Honestly would have been a 4 or 5 star review but they ruined the night. We came after the Livermore Rodeo so it was busy. No big deal; bartenders were kind even though the lines were long. The band was great! Overall would have been an awesome experience. I had waited for about 35 minutes to use the restroom once because they only have 2 ladies stalls. The second time the men's room was empty so I popped over from the ladies line and used it quickly with nobody in it. I was shocked to be greeted on exit by two bouncers who insisted I needed to exit the premise immediately because I used the men's room and wouldn't let me go back and get my purse or phone or tell anyone I was with that I was getting kicked out of the bar. I was stranded on the street with no way to talk to my friends and there were already a few bar fights brewing. My safety wasn't even a consideration. I understand if you have rules - I would have been fine to leave if I could have notified my bf and friend I was with and then gotten my purse and left but instead I was left on the streets at 11:30pm. Bummed I will never be back because the vibe was good and the music rocked. But safety first and this place isn't about it. read more

Fun night with the family at this new spot. Super entertaining when the usual spots aren't quite enough. We played SINGO and it was awesome!!! read more

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Giddy yup and dance dance dance the night away !!!!!' What more can I say just enjoy the moment read more

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Fun ambience. Frustrated that I had to pay a $10 cover at 6pm to eat dinner there. My friend arrived 10 minutes later and walked right in and did not have to pay a cover. Waiters were very friendly and helpful. Tried the tater kegs with buffalo chicken served with a queso sauce and they were very good. Presentation was a zero effort lol. Just the tater tots on a plate with the bowl of cheese - but it is a bar. Sidewinder fries had many fries that were undercooked due to the thick cut of the fries unfortunately but other than that they were decent. Had to ask for ketchup and napkins. Cowboy cookie was disappointing as the cookies were blasé. It was fun to watch people dance and there is an awesome private section you can rent out for parties with a private bar. Line dancing looked fun and I'll have to come back for that. read more

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Your typical Livermore kinda place. Huge dance floor with line dancing and lessons when you first walk in. They put tables there earlier in the evening before 7. After 7 you will be charged an additional $10 cover charge to stay and keep spending money. In my opinion if you're already $100 deep in food alone (not even considering the $15 drinks they charge) you shouldn't have to pay a cover. We had a group of 13 people all eating and drinking and for my 4 people I was wish the bill was $300 and now we have to pay an extra $40 to keep spending money here is pretty ridiculous. Yes we knew prior but the cover should be people who are just coming in. My tri tip sandwich was fine. Nothing special. I love country music and the ambience so I was intrigued to stop in. Had fun here but probably won't be back. Just can't justify spending that much money on mediocrity. read more

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My parents and I went here for lunch today. A young lady by the name of Gracie was super nice to us and interacted with us, and she made us feel super welcomed. She spent time with us and made us feel comfortable. Very nice and cute restaurant. Can't wait to go line dancing! read more

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Disappointed. Maybe they're still working out new business kinks? I don't know. It was a Saturday night and I came in at about 6:30pm with a large group (10-12?). The atmosphere seemed okay. Everyone ordered drinks and food. We chatted and watched the music getting set up and some people look like they may be learning a dance. As soon as the "21+" time came around, they literally came to our table and asked for $10 per person for their cover charge. What??? We were already there... ?Maybe this has been an ongoing issue because the website literally says "cover may be waived for groups dining with us", and I guess they decided that night it was a "may not". I have never been to an establishment that finds it appropriate to come around after I've already been a paying customer for nearly 2 hours and ask for all of us to hand them another $10 each. This was never mentioned to anyone in the group upon entering. Generally, a place that turns in to a "club" or whatever they want to classify as at a certain time doesn't charge people who get there earlier. So that was a little bit of a surprise. I decided I was done, though, when one of the waiters came and took my drink before I was finished (I just drink whiskey on the rocks, so it doesn't look like much). When I mentioned it to them, management became hostile and accused us of trying to steal from them (?). Kind of an ironic statement after my group (including a few 80+ year old people) were just told to cough up another $10 each for simply still being in the establishment. Reading other reviews, I can see I'm not alone for either experience. Look, I'm all for supporting new establishments. As a small business as well, you want everyone to do well. Additionally, as someone involved with rodeo and "keeping the spirit of the west alive", I try to support those businesses even more. I can say the way we were treated is not at all in alignment with that kind of hospitality. Hopefully the owners learn from their repeated mistakes and poor treatment of patrons and turn their attitudes around or the downtown is going to have another empty storefront in the next few years. read more

Stampede sponsored CMS fundraising yesterday. Food was great, all the folks that were present especially the staff were at let's go party attitude. Atmosphere definitely pulls you to just have fun while you are here crowd. Looking forward to going back again. read more

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We came here with 20 of us for a fun girls night out and mission accomplished we had a blast. Our waitress was fantastic took amazing care of us was able to keep all separate tabs and kept the drinks flowing and the smile on her face to entire time. Everyone who ate said the food was delicious and they had a great variety. The line dancing was fun but the dance floor was a bit small for all the people who were on it but we still got a nice lesson and got to get our groove on for the night. read more

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We are so thrilled that live music has been added to this venue. With a large dance floor, ample seating, and a large menu. While the food is still marginal--typical bar food, it won't deter us from returning when the live music is in our wheelhouse. read more

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Food was good. Service was disappointing. Forgot part of our order.... Overall good but could've been better

I've been wanting to try Stampede since I saw the write up on the Tri Valley Explorer blog. I was not disappointed. The whole inside vibe screams "fun times". We will definitely be back on a Friday night. But we went for take out on a Sunday night. I got the Beach Cowboy Burger and OH MY!!! That burger is on my top burgers of all time list, possibly the #1 spot. It was huge and I am embarrassed to say that I ate the whole thing. I also got the Sweet Potato Waffle fries. They were tasty as well. Even their ice cream was top notch. I interacted with 2 staff members. Both were super friendly and helpful. One was the owner, Robin. She even helped me carry my food out!!! I highly recommend that you check The Stampede out. read more

So I'm not a fish taco kinda gal, but Jessica and Georgia encouraged me to try them. And I have to say I come in at least once a week now to have them! Jessica is awesome. She is always very kind when I come in. She is not over barring in anyway. Shes there to chat or let me just have a quiet lunch if I'm not feeling social. That's a professional. I'm happy I stumbled in one day when my go to place was closed. This is my new go to place!! read more

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Beautiful new spot in Livermore to eat, drink, and dance. Dance lesson at 7pm. Live Music, Line dancing, DJ dancing, food and drinks. Greeted from the moment I walked in. Came to learn a Country line dance for my birthday. Loved the hospitality of the bartender he very knowledgeable on cocktail making. Multitasking, answering my questions while making drinks. (The bartendern was in the process of making eight lemon drops). Twenty two (22) beers on tap. (Super excited they have Guinness on tap). Take a ride on the mechanical bull. (Super cool mechanical bull operator). Thank you mechanical bull operator for the birthday picture. Stampede will accommodate event party's, (try to give as much notice ahead of time), birthday parties or pre-plan events, party room, family (kids only during the day) eating before 8 o'clock. $10 cover charge in the 8pm hour for live music and dancing after the restaurant part closes. I didn't get to try the food. But loved hearing the people around me talking about how great the food taste, i'm excited to try. And I can't wait to come back. I need a line dance lesson. (By Rhonda the dance instructor). Definitely recommend, and loved all the service workers there to make your visit comfortable. One last review note I can't leave out, the security girl by the dance floor door was knowledgeable, super helpful, friendly and she wanted to learn a line dance. read more

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On May 13th, 28 people from my Livermore SilverSneakers class went to Stampede for dinner and the Line Dancing class. Grace was our server she was very customer-focused. She provided us with EXCELLENT customer service. I ordered the hot link & onion rings and they were delicious. Grace made sure that our group was well taken care of. She always came back to make sure that our food was okay and to see if we needed anything else. We ate ,drank, danced, and had lots of fun! Thanks, Grace for making our time at Stampede enjoyable. read more

We hosted my sister-in-law's 40th birthday party at Stampede, and it was absolutely perfect! The owners were amazing to work with -- super friendly, easy to plan with, and so accommodating. They made the whole process stress-free from start to finish. We reserved their private lounge, which comfortably fits around 40 people. It has great seating and its own private bartender area, making it the perfect setup for a private celebration. They also set up a delicious brunch buffet for our group that everyone raved about -- everything was fresh and so good! After brunch, we headed out to the main area to line dance and even ride the mechanical bull! It was such a fun, memorable time for everyone! On top of all that, the rental price was affordable, especially considering how much the venue offers. If you're looking for a fun, Western-themed spot to host a party or just have a great night out, I highly recommend Stampede! read more

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I've been to a lot of bars, but this one is easily the most unprofessional and irritating place I've ever walked into. Instead of creating a fun atmosphere, the staff is way more focused on hunting down anyone who might not have paid the cover even if you already did. What really blew my mind is that the boss actually walks around the bar in a sketchy, uncomfortable way just to check if people paid the cover. Nothing kills the vibe like feeling watched and bothered every few minutes, as if you're doing something wrong even when you paid like everyone else. The whole place feels like it cares more about squeezing every dollar out of customers than giving anyone a decent experience. The energy is terrible, the service is rude, and the management is completely out of touch. Save your time and money. There are plenty of bars that don't treat paying customers like they're trying to get away with something.. The bar across the street " Palomoni's" is WAY better !!! Yet ... she tells you that she's the boss but walks away read more

Such an amazing fun place, so friendly & welcoming by everyone! All were welcomed to join in line dancing, nice & diverse. Food & drinks were also great & can't wait to come back. Highly recommend for a fun night out! read more

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GREAT TIME WITH MY FAVORITE HOST CC.... Love going on wednesdays!!! Follow her everywhere shes the greatest read more

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Service was a bit slow but there appeared that night to be just one waitress. Music sounded great, there were lots of chances to line dance if that's what you want to do. Food was excellent! I had the turkey club. Security was helpful and proactive when removing a creepy man who came in and bothered the women next to me. read more

I scheduled a group lunch at Stampede on Halloween. The entire group was very pleased with the quality of the food and cocktails we received. We received excellent service throughout our lunch. We loved the ambiance and the fun photo ops available. We are already planning our next visit. read more

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Ok this place is pure fun . It's the second of its kind in tri valley . The recently upended country bar in Livermore is whole lot of fun . A full scale bar coupled with line dancing , swing dancing and dj nights is sure the place to be specially if you are single and looking to mingle or just looking to make some good friends . The food is also amaze specially the appetizers : the sliders , pretzel bites , the fried platter and the cowboy caviar in particular . Their burgers and sandwiches also pack quite a punch not to miss out on the desserts . In particular the churro haystack. What makes them uber cool is their rotating special events on a weekly basis including and not limited to singp , bingo, karaoke , live music etc etc . The best part is that it's open to all ages on weeknights and pn weekends before 8pm with line dancing lessons for all ages on Wednesday so you can make a family night of it and include everyone in the fam. read more

Absolutely delicious food and the service by Georgia was outstanding first time here but we will be back.

This place has potential, but it needs to be upfront about what it really is -- a line dancing bar. There's very little opportunity to dance any other way, as the regular line dancers take over the floor with nearly every song. If that's the intention, Stampede should simply state that only line dancing is allowed. For anyone who enjoys other styles of dancing, it's not a very welcoming environment. The $10 cover charge feels excessive for what you get in terms of drinks and music. This was my second visit -- and it will be my last. read more

Ignore any negative reviews we just had the best time at karaoke night! Amazing service, kind servers and best vibe! Will definitely be bringing everyone I know here! read more

All I can say is wow! This place is hands down one of the best spots in town! The service was even more impressive. From the moment I spoke with the owner Robin, I knew I was going to plan an event at her establishment. And I did! We reserved the Boar's Nest for a birthday party; what an awesome space! It was perfect for celebrating with friends and family, with plenty of room, great vibes, and top-notch service. It felt private and fun, yet still connected to the lively atmosphere of the main area. Our bartender Adrian was amazing. He was friendly, attentive, and made some of the best drinks I've had in a long time. Our server Elena was outstanding, she made sure everything we needed was taken care of without ever feeling rushed. The food was absolutely delicious every dish came out fresh, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. You can tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. If you're looking for amazing food, incredible drinks, and outstanding hospitality, Stampede is the place to be. I'll definitely be back! read more

Stampede is hands-down one of Livermore's best local gems! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming -- a perfect blend of country charm and lively energy. The staff is friendly, attentive, and genuinely make you feel at home. The food was absolutely delicious -- hearty portions, perfectly cooked, and full of flavor. Whether you're in the mood for a juicy burger, or their classic dishes, you really can't go wrong. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. We also loved the local vibe -- great music, fun crowd, and a true small-town community feel. It's the kind of place you want to come back to again and again. Highly recommend Stampede to anyone visiting Livermore or looking for a great meal in a friendly, down-to-earth setting! read more

Absolutely amazing!!!! Everything was exceptional!! The tri tip sandwich with with winder fries was great!!! Loved the country decor our server was great!!! Can't wait to go back again!!! read more

Poor Communication & Unnecessary Confrontation What was supposed to be a fun outing quickly turned into an uncomfortable experience. Management decided to implement a new cover charge with zero advance notice (no email, no sign, no social media post, nothing). As you can imagine, this caught everyone off guard and caused quite a stir among the regulars who have been loyal customers for a long time. Rather than handling the understandable frustration with professionalism and grace, the owner chose to single out specific customers who voiced their disappointment, and refuse service, even when they were happy to pay. If a policy change causes mass walkouts and widespread complaints, perhaps the issue is the lack of communication, not the customers reacting to it. Pulling patrons aside for confrontational one-on-one conversations and turning away paying customers is no way to run a family-friendly establishment. Big changes deserve a heads-up. And disagreements deserve calm, professional responses, not public call-outs and bans. We hope management reflects on how situations like this could be handled better in the future. read more

We hosted our end-of-season team party here, and I cannot say enough about how wonderful our experience was! From start to finish, our event coordinator, Robin, was absolutely amazing. She was incredibly accommodating, organized, and genuinely cared about making sure everything went smoothly for our group. She went above and beyond to help us with seating, timing, food options, and all of the little details that made the night special. Every request we had -- she handled it with a smile. Our families had an amazing time, the kids were happy, and the food was a huge hit. It's rare to find someone who makes hosting a large group feel effortless, but she truly did. I can't thank her enough for helping make our celebration such a success. We will absolutely be back for future events! Highly recommend! read more

We celebrated our friend's 50th Birthday last night and Robin was amazing all the way. She assured me everything will be set up and sure enough she did plus more! Everyone enjoyed their food! Our server Makena.. sorry if I butchered your name was the Wonder Woman! She took care of us like there's only 2 of us instead of 21 The line dancing teachers were the Best! The live Band was amazing! I can't wait to come back to bring my family and other friends to have another amazing time! This is a must to check out! read more

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We had a great experience at stampede. Amazing customer service, great food, great vibe. Great addition to Livermore.

I would highly recommended this country bar/resturant. Robin is a great owner and did an amazing job with the bar. My girls and I had a blast and we can't wait to go back with a larger group. read more

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Food and Drinks are amazing. Our crew had a few beverages but enjoyed the Happy Dad Hard Seltzer Fruit Punch the best. Had dinner, enjoyed line dance lessons and laughed, smiled and hugged it out! What an exceptional time with family and friends. A great family place during scheduled times(earlier during lessons). Livermore has always been a great area but "Stampede" is adding to the excitement. Thank you goeStampede staff for taking care of the Hughes family & friends clan! read more

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A few friends and I went to the witches night out downtown Livermore. We had our table reserved for four. The night was very busy for the staff there. But they all handled it with such professionalism and friendly atmosphere. Our waitress Gracie, did a fabulous job making sure we had everything we needed and the food was great! We will all return for live dance lessons and great food very soon! Thank you for making our special night out so fun! read more

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