Been coming here for sometime now . I must say every bartender I have came across is very attentive no 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 read more

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Been trying to explore more local karaoke spots and glad I checked this place out! Karaoke on Thursday 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. read more

Fun, unique, friendly little dive bar...always a good time. Jam nights feature some amazing talent...

Still love this place, it's so great to have a cool neighborhood pub. The ambiance is bad ass, the service is always on point. There is just a great vibe and hellllllo home of The Merkins! I do wish they would add an NA menu, I really don't drink much alcohol, my body hates me even after one or two; but I am loving craft non-alc drinks (maybe some adaptogens), like Ocean Beach Cafe offers. Just a thought.... but TBL is definitely worth checking out! read more

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i went to the back lounge after the gene simmons concert! phil was on stage with gene simmons! the back lounge is the perfect spot for people who like rock 'n' roll!... samantha is one of the best bartenders on the planet. your drinks are consistently great service is great and they had a full house that night and they still kept up the pace. i'll be back! read more

Went out to enjoy a drink and some karaoke and ended up getting kicked out in a way that felt excessive, confusing, and disrespectful. There was no clear reason given and no attempt to talk things through--just immediate removal. I will never be back. I've been coming here regularly for over a year and this situation was handled very poorly. The bartender asked another customer to physically push me out, which escalated things and almost caused a fight. That customer was visibly drunk. Earlier, a random intoxicated person told me to close my tab and leave; I said okay, but given how drunk he was, I told the bartender she should call the police. Instead of handling it professionally, I was kicked out. If there is video footage, I strongly encourage the owner to review it. I'm genuinely confused about what just happened. I'm a local, I've consistently tipped around 25%, and I've never had an issue before. I also observed what appeared to be underage patrons being served alcohol. IDs should be checked more carefully. Dear owner: I hope you respond to this review so we can discuss further. The way this was handled was unacceptable, and treating customers like this ensures they won't return read more

Love the place. The lady bartender is amazing and very friendly. She took a shot with us. I love the place for it's comfort and overall chill vibes read more

I stopped by the Back Lounge on a Thursday karaoke night, and overall it was a fun experience. The bartenders were hands-down the best part--friendly, entertaining, and I loved that they sang along while serving drinks. They really carried the night. Unfortunately, I had to drop my rating for one reason: the DJ's girlfriend. Instead of adding to the atmosphere, she spent the night glaring at every woman who walked in (unless she already knew them). It created an unwelcoming vibe and made guests--especially women--hesitant to even put in requests. It's hard to understand why performers bring along clingy plus-ones or why management allows that kind of energy in the first place. At one point, I even gave her a genuine compliment on her singing voice, which somehow came across as an insult to her. A confident, secure woman might have used it to build engagement and hype up the show. Instead, it felt like "karaoke night featuring your boyfriend's watchdog." The bar itself has potential, and the staff is fantastic--but if the goal is a fun, inviting karaoke night, the side-eye routine from the sidelines definitely misses the mark. read more

Since it's probably the only bar in Dublin it gets popping. I thought it would be a normal dive bar with shitty drinks, but the bartender made everything from scratch. My friend had a margarita and they made it from scratch! Very impressive. Vibe is definitely small town dive bar, which was great! Probably will go back at some point/ read more

Apparently if your girlfriend is the bartender then you can hog the pool table forever. If you complain to bartender that the drinks paying customers want to play with their own friends then the boyfriend of bartender will pay for the pool table and just stand and not play. This is the new trend that you have to play with the boyfriend of the bartender who is getting free drinks otherwise you cannot play by yourself . May be the owner or manager of this dive bar should look into this if their goal is provide entertainment to the paying customers and not just the boyfriends of the bartender. read more

We came here after a wedding a few weeks ago. Our bartender was super nice & patient. We warned her we were the first of a bigger wedding party and she seemed grateful for the heads up. Worth stopping by if you're in the area for sure. I'll be back! read more

Love this place! Odd location surrounded by auto repair shops, but has a great rock n roll vibe inside. Bartenders are great. Decor is cool: light fixtures over bar are made from drumsticks--some signed by bands like Metallica. Lights over pool tables are made from drums.(see pics) read more

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I used to come here all the time. Spent a lot of money and everything was cool. Then I brought my godson who just turned 21 and the bartenders be hating, Sam and Vida need to get it together as they lie and instigate shit and want ppl to have their side. All good if they think. Sent a message to the owner about this bullshit and the only thing he could say was ok haha what a joke. Not trippin. On to the next. Yall come back soon is way more chill and they don't hate. read more

The back lounge's ambiance is only rivaled by the impeccable personality of the two best bartenders in America, Bita and Sam. If you haven't been to the back lounge you haven't lived your life. When you find yourself in this magical kingdom make sure to go see Shane outside and have a dragonfruit grilled cheese. When you're done there you take yourself back inside to see the two best people on the planet the aforementioned Sam and Bita. If you don't want to experience the best part of life don't come here. Over and out read more

Amazing people Amazing service Great atmosphere Great place to relax and unwind after a long day at work!! read more

The Back Lounge, formerly Evie's, is a fun little spot to get your drink on, play pool, or darts. We stop here every year on our pub crawl fundraiser. The bartenders are really nice, and so are the patrons. There is a very comfortable vibe, it's welcoming, not at all stuffy, and I instantly feel like having a seat and hanging out. Last year two guys asked me why we all had matching shirts, I explained what we were up to, and they bought Jell-O shots for our entire group. They were quite tasty btw! It's always a fun time, and I look forward to returning. read more

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First timer here but great place to come chill , perfect spot for average people tryna come and hang and have a good time. Will definitely be back. Great service and customer service from Kegan. read more

Sam and Bita are the best bartenders in Dublin. Great dive bar, great ambiance, they will be sure to take care of you. Back lounge is a go to place in Dublin and a staple in the dive bar scene. Make sure you stop by and see them. read more

Great little spot for a drink and some r&r with some friends. Has two pool tables and a shuffle board and darts. Good vibes and ppl lined up to play pool. read more

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Clean establishment with a friendly local group. We had a great time hanging out with Gina and the crew. Drinks are strong and reasonably priced. Thanks, Gina for taking great care of us! read more

Fun divy and good value. Friendly locals and funny vibe, recommend to try. A locals joke about it is growing the tall tale

This is a solid dive bar type. Small place, two pool tables, one interactive dart board. Plenty of TV's in there for game days. I would avoid going there on (presumably by experience) Thursdays as there is karaoke night (unless you enjoy that). Drinks are definitely reasonably priced, and not light with the pour either read more

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Never been to a bar worst than this. The 2 young girls bartending disappear for a long period of time. Sat for about 10 mins when I walked in wondering where the bartender was before both girls walked out the back. As a GM of 4 bar with a restaurant attached, you could make more money if your bartenders 1- knew how to make drinks. 2- were present. read more

Best Jack and Coke in Dublin, CA Great crowd. Super low key and great watering hole!! read more

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I'm a happy introvert, so I'm definitely not the target demographic for pubs, but even I like coming to the The Back Lounge. The most remarkable aspect of it is the quality of the staff. In the years I've been a semi-regular there, I've never once seen a barkeep there who made me wonder how they got hired and/or how they've stayed on and/or how anyone puts up with them. I know nothing about business management strategy, but I'm pretty sure that consistently excellent staffing doesn't happen by accident. Marta definitely has an eye for talent, and that talent directly fosters the pleasant mood. I like it! read more

I have been here a handful of times before but I must say... tonight service (by Sam) was SO GOOD, that I was compelled to write this review! Sam was professional, efficient and friendly. That can be difficult to do when you're by yourself and serving more than 10-15 people. She made it look easy. I'll definitely return soon and recommend this spot to friends and fam bam! read more

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Love the vibe of this place!! No food--just alcohol. Has pool tables, shuffle table and juke box with great tunes! read more

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Really Cool place!! John knows how to make a mean Bloody mary (mix is homemade) and a Vodka Cranberry!! You must buy the T-shirt or Tank top cause its such a cool design and message on back of design " Indulgence in Confidence", how POSITIVE is that My hubby went to high school with the owner (Phil) and last time we were here some parts were under construction , like the inside decorations and the Vibe!!! read more

I would give 5 stars but the female bartender scoffed at me before I even ordered my drink and kind of avoided contact with me and only spoke to the man I was with. I guess she thought I was cute or something, LOL. I like this place because it has nice regulars it seems, plus the DoorDash options are cool!! I love to see people bringing their own food to eat at a bar. The bar itself was well stocked, the drinks were good. Took like 5-6 rounds till I was tipsy. read more

Bartenders super sweet and know how to make a good drink, Ambience is great perfect spot for all women that just want to relax.

Been here on karaoke night, the place is packed! This is a very "traditional American " kind of pub that you would expect to see more in small towns but maybe not in California but it's a fun place. The bartenders were nice and overall we had fun. read more

The Black Scrounge, err, the Back Lounge is a true rawk N roller whammy bar, err dive bar !! Run by the one and only Phil Demmer of bay area ragers Vio - LencE ! And of course Machine Head, not the Peep Durple one ! Mr PD can be seen slinging mai tais when He's not slinging his polka dot V ! Tom Crooz ain't got nuttin' on this cocktail cat !! I ducked in and the drinks are poured heavy as one might expect !! Some great memory-abilia to feest yer blood shot eyes on ! Maybe i'll donate my Ricky when I'm too old to bang it ! Keep pouring the heavy ! Yer pal HO !! read more

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This was a nice place for a boys night out. Loved the way they have the drums and snare lights with the pool tables. Pretty slick! Decent collection in the bar and friendly atmosphere. You can also pair your phone with the jukebox for playing your song (need to pay per song but not much). Overall was a good place to hang. read more

I usually never write a bad Yelp reviews bt last week, a young girl bartender was rude to me off the jump i don't look like her.

Had a great time! Had no expectations, just wanted to grab a drink and play some pool and this is exactly what we did. Bartender was freakin' awesome! It was someone's birthday and she passed out cupcakes and offered to take pictures of my friend and I. Drinks were cheap and strong. Plenty of parking! read more

Food was okay 3.5/5. Service was lackluster 2/5 milkshakes was decent 3.5/5. Probably won't come back.

I've been coming here for few times its close walking distance from my apartment.People are great and fun to hang out and watch a game or talk toa stranger or local people.Definitely a to go Bar when in Dublin close to San Ramon read more

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Awesome Dive Bar - great prices and clean bathrooms....so glad I found this place. Wife had a 16oz PBR and I had a Well Rum and Coke - Cheap read more

I like to drink at a variety of places. From upscale wineries to places where you may share the bar with people who are considering faking their own death and moving to Alaska. This is definitely a bit more of the latter. It's in a very weird location on an awkward street, but that is sort of part of the charm. If it was in some super hip part of town (does that really exist in Dublin tho?!) it would lose it's random appeal. I personally love the beer spot down the street but sometimes need to turn it up a notch with some whiskey. It's dimly lit, smart move. Total local bar vibe. Don't go in anything more than casual. The drinks are ok, but keep drinking, they get better. They also have a few pool tables and tabletop shuffleboard here. A few high tables to stand/sit at and a medium sized bar. read more

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Today I walked in the bar and sat for 5 minutes without acknowledgement from the female bartender, as she talked away with one customer unable to multitask and scan the room for new customers or others in need. I was a bartender for years, I knew how to be efficient and multitask. I then decided to go to the restroom which I left after 5 minutes only to come back to a still ongoing conversation with her blinders on apparently. After more 2 minutes of sitting, I walk to the other end of bar and said can I get a drink? She knew I was upset and instantly got an attitude and said she did not see me in last 10 minutes and that she's never seen me before as an excuse. She then played the victim blaming her leg in a cast for not seeing me as if her eyes and ability to be observent of front door ( directly in front of her at the time) and say hi, had to do with her injury(Gaslight much?)she said she went to the back which I saw but she was only the one minute and I came before that occurred. Because I called her out, she said to put down my drink she had made me and get out after giving back credit card. This girl will be costing you business from a previous bar owner perspective but it's your bar. All I know is the best and busiest bars have the most observant, friendly bartenders who will get regulars that will pack that bar. Avoid this place and their unprofessional bartender read more