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The Banshee

4.2 (878 reviews)
ModerateBars, American
Open • 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 1 month ago

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Loud
Casual
Good for kids
Dogs allowed

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Ariel D.

Came in on a Monday night and were seated right away, though the bar itself was fully packed. The playlist was peak elder-millennial: 90s alt rock, just the right kind of nostalgic. You know when you can taste whether a place cleans their lines? The Banshee cleans their lines. Or they go through enough Guinness that it never has time to go stale. Either way, the pour was flawless: perfect temp, perfect head, perfect timing to the table. My partner's a little heartbroken now, knowing he'll be chasing this pour for a long time. As a Vietnamese girl, I was skeptical of the Viet fusion items, but they were done really well with respect to the the original flavor profiles. The tomato soup that came with the grilled cheese was a little tart for me, but my partner loved it. Solid spot. Good food. Excellent beer. Great energy. No wonder it's a staple.

Baja Fish Tacos
Kristina B.

Love the Baja Fish Tacos, service and atmosphere. Each taco is $8. Delicious. So many food items to choose from. The bar staff were great and very helpful!

Steak and Bleu Quesadilla
Brandon A.

okay, just had the Steak & Bleu Cheese Quesadilla... holy "words I can't say" Batman! friggin' life changing... keep up the great work and Go Pats :D

Nicole M.

Complete gem in the heart of downtown Chico! I found this place by luck while walking around downtown and can't wait to go back. The staff was incredibly helpful and kind. The place almost feels like a cross between a sports bar and dive bar. What blew my away was they menu items, food and cocktails!

Classic burger
Joe W.

1000% biased review but this place already has my vote of confidence because within 10 minutes of being here they played Kaytranada and Masego on the sound system. Now I will try to be objective for the rest of this review: Ambiance has a good chill vibe on a Saturday night around 11, which sounds late but the night crawlers are still getting dressed so there's that. Came in for an order of wings and staff was cool to let me place the order close to kitchen closing time. Good spot to catch up on ESPN late night before moving on. Food came out quick for late night. Definitely get the sauce for your wings on the side if you like your wings crispy. Yum. Got the classic burger as well. This was pretty damn good with a great size patty and fresh condiments. Solid to wash down with a beer from their various options. Bonus this place has a regular bar as well for cocktails but still gives more brewery vibes. Definitely worthwhile to come check out.

Astrid G.

The fish tacos and fish and chip plate were super good... my family is from Ireland so I know a good fish and chip when I taste one!!! Highly recommend!!! The staff in here is very friendly and the place offers a chill and comfortable ambiance

Steak & Blue Quesadilla
Robert H.

Great pub vibe and service. Tried the Steak and Blue Quesadilla for the first time. Not my favorite. For steak and blue cheese it was just too gooey cheesy for my taste. I think I would like it a lot less gooey. BUT, I'll definitely be back to continue exploring the menu. So far, the fish & chips is 5 star.

Austin Q.

Out for a nice dinner on Chavez Day. Went out to The Banshee and got the fish and chips... The portion was out of this world! Came with 4 pieces of fish and a ton of fries! The fish was pretty well fried and the fries were super crispy. Came with a huge bowl of tartar to dip and an amazing side of slaw. Im not usually a big fan of cole slaw but this one was one id eat again. The fries although were supper crispy and a large amount, had a little took much salt on them, no biggie tho. I went at 4pm and there were plenty of spaces open. Ordered from the bar after getting our seats. It must have not been dinner time as there weren't any waiters or much other staff other than the bartenders. The whole place was cool, a kind of darker ambiance that really brings a chill vibe.

The Braised Brisket Phorench Dip with Cajun Fries
TK N.

We got the Braised Brisket Phorench Dip sandwich, the Baja Fish Tacos, and the Pastrami on Rye (not pictured), with Cajun fries on the side. Everything was absolutely delicious. It has a pub vibe which is more small and quaint but everything was great.

Bahn Mi Taco
Kristin W.

A must stop whenever you are in Chico. We walked in on a busy Saturday night and were lucky enough to grab two seats at the bar. We were immediately welcomed with menus and water. Everyone was so attentive and friendly. We were lucky enough to have Liz take care of us all evening. She recommended the Bahn mi tacos. Fire! Made my experience. All the staff was super attentive as well. Well done. Don't skip this place!

Maui's ready for his feast!!
Adriana P.

Definitely a bar with plenty of seating!! Very casual as well!! I'm happy I got there before they closed the kitchen!! The staff was also very nice :)). Yes a brought a squishmallow to the bar lolz. To be fair he is my travel buddy :)). The food was spectacular for bar food!! BOJ 9/10 who would've thought onion jam was a thing. Sounds weird but that's a reason I got it lolz. But doesn't disappoint either. Didn't take a pic sadly but also very good in presentation Mac and Cheese with Bacon 100/10 was very creamy and had burnt cheese on top! I heard they are know for their mac and cheese and I can see why. Old fashion 7/10 (not my review on this) but said it was an acquired taste for some.

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The pho was amazing! Beautiful broth and crisp bean sprouts and fresh herbs. So fun to have it at an Irish Pub in downtown Chico too.

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The food, service, and ambiance is the best! But the FOOD is what it's ALL about. Ask for the disco ball ;)

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Food is amazing, service is nice and friendly ambiance it's probably the best bar in Chico for mellow vibes

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Ask the Community - The Banshee

Is there a happy hour?

I don't know. I stop by for there sandwiches. Sorry

Is it dog friendly or any outdoor dining area?

Yes! There is outdoor seating I front of the restaurant. I've see dogs there.

Is this place really closed down?

Has now reopened!

Is Banshee open for takeout during Covid?

Not that I’m aware of.

What time does the regular menu stop being served?

Call and ask ....

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Never Made It Inside - Poor Wait Time Management…read more We were really looking forward to trying this place for the first time, but unfortunately never got to eat here. We arrived at 6pm on a Sunday and were told the wait would be 45 minutes to 1 hour. We understood it was busy and put our name down. After waiting 1 hour and 15 minutes, we checked back in, only to be told they had no idea when we'd be seated. We gave it another 10 minutes, but still no timeline or update. I completely understand that restaurants get slammed and wait times can be unpredictable. What was frustrating wasn't the wait itself - it was the lack of honest communication. If it was going to be a 1.5-2 hour wait, just tell us upfront so we can make an informed decision about our evening. Honestly, the host seemed to have forgotten about us as she seemed surprised and scrolled way down the list to find our name even though we were "top of the list". After waiting over 1.5 hours with no end in sight and getting increasingly hungry, we had to leave and grab food elsewhere. With three hosts working, I would have expected better expectation management than what we experienced tonight. I hope this was just an off night, but we left disappointed and hungry.

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For the sake of nostalgia, I am giving four stars. But let me tell you the times have changed here…read moreand the quality sadly has gone down. But the bartenders and the staff were very nice and helpful. Came in on a Friday night and had some drinks with some friends was sad to see the specialty shots were all premade and not that great. The next day we came back for a late lunch only to discover it was prom night and super busy. Something has changed to the wings and they taste different than they used to. But they were OK. The garlic fries just had a glob of garlic on top, they were not tossed around in the garlic. That was disappointing too. A friend of ours ordered a burger with a turkey patty and it took forever to get from the kitchen. It took so long they gave us a complementary coupon for a meal in the future. When I asked why it took so long, they said all the turkey patties were frozen and it was taking too long to thaw out. I'm glad it wasn't my burger because I would've hated to know that I just ate a frozen patty. It makes me question the quality of the rest of their burgers at this point. If you have never been here, it is a must see experience. The place is huge and every room has hidden surprises. This is still a Chico staple and I will always come back when I visit.

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In Chico for a baseball game I drove by this nice outdoor patio restaurant with cute lights that…read moreyou could definitely see when you're driving by. So what I did the next game I told myself I'm definitely stopping there. Once inside it's super nice and very spacious. They have a beautiful restroom it's all pink with a huge wall art you could tell they payed attention to detail. Even the bathroom ceilings have wall art on the ceilings. Don't forget to look up next time . The inside consist of pretty much 3 areas. There is one big room. It looks like it was more like a private room. There's a little section on the way to the bathroom that has this beautiful tree with lights when I looked close enough there was a little monkey hanging on one of the tree branch . Then they have the other area once you first come in that it's near the bar overlooking the outside with the big windows . Last but not least you cannot forget about the massive patio with its own huge bar with a massive TV in the middle. It's just a very great space. The food was really delicious. Their menu is pretty massive. I was trying to decide what to pick.. I went with a Rancher burger cooked to my liking which was so perfect for me . I upgraded to the black truffle fries . For drinks my favorite was the lavender one so refreshing. They have a nice Happy Hour every single day pretty sweet right ? The service was excellent from the beginning to end . I could tell this is the locals hang out spot and I see why . The prices were very reasonable specially with the generous portions . Can't wait to go back when in the area .

Visited October 23rd..see receipt as always. Note..YELP not…read moreallowing me to download 30 pics and videos! What a fun place to eat in Chico! I have been wanting to go here and I am so glad I did! They have indoor and outdoor seating. Huge round bar outside with a huge patio atmosphere. My friend and I got there when they opened ( 11 am) and decided to dit inside in a booth since it was still just alittle cool outside. We ordered a expresso martini and an Irish coffee ( Jamison whiskey with coffee and whip cream). The martinis was light and cold eith coffee beans floating on top. My friend enjoyed the coffee drink. We ordered the ahi tuna tostada and the waglu burger with parm fries. The ahi tuna was fresh and seasoned just right! They were generous on the tuna! The burger was huge ( smash burger) on a nicely toasted bun. I could barely get my mouth around it to take a bite ( I am 135 pounds!). It was juicy and cooked just right! We opted to pay alittle more to get the parm fries which was a great choice! JOHNNY took our order..made the awesome cocktails and checked on us often. GREAT customer service and he is a great asset for such a busy restaurant! Fun atmosphere and plenty of tvs to watch sports. Full bar. High energy place that was almost packed by noon ( good sign! ). Everyone seemed upbeat and enjoying cocktails..lol! Great experience and will definitely be back again! Thank you Johnny and the staff for fast service and great food! Ps. Yelp is not allowing 30 photos?

The Banshee - bars - Updated May 2026

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