I came here on a whim while in the area & it did not disappoint. The dive is strong with this one…read more The bathroom had a certain rustic feeling to it, but all the paper towels, trash, & floors were well kept. Service took a few minutes to acknowledge people coming in, but the quality was there!! The bartender & security were friendly & upbeat. My drink was excellent & served w/ a lime. The music was well selected & volume was varied depending on which song the bartender liked most. I would 100% revisit this place on a karaoke night. It seems like a wonderful seasoned business! Keep up the awesome environment Captain's Chest!

This is a dive bar…read more It has been here for a while. They have seasoned and friendly bartenders and a joyful security guard. They have chips sometimes And karaoke too! It's small and cozy and cute and I've had two debates across the bar about military history in contra costa and if that was on the menu I would order it lol. I love this spot... it's a dive bar... don't be weird. lol. Oh it's in the same plaza as Trader Joe's... good for a day cap with a co worker and then a grocery grab for home!

Always a good time. Drinks are a bit costly, but everything is too expensive. The music was great…read moreand will definitely go back.

I live close but never been here before. Lots of locals that knew each other. We went early…read more Drinks were cheap and well poured.

I come here regularly with softball teammates after softball games during the week and we have a…read moregood time playing darts, playing pool. Landon sorry if not spelled right right is a great bartender, super laid-back and it's a great atmosphere. Lots of different people coming and going with several TV screens and lots of seating. Beer is cold and priced just about the same as everybody else around. They don't have any food just snack snacks and things like that but that's OK. Don't go to the bar for food. I go to have a good time with friends and have some beer.

Well, well, well: ARTIE'S…read more Here's the vibe: Download the jukebox app, wear something cute but not too much, you know? Grab some takeout and bring it to Artie's, order your favorite dive bar classic, and just bask in the historic establishment that is ARTIE'S. It's a whole chill ass mood, and I'm here for it.

Great drinks and great vibe cocktail lounge. The place is small so if a large group come it gets…read morecrowded quick.

Not the easiest to find…read more Called and the guy on the phone wasn't helpful in finding location. Service was mediocre and location is really small.

Came here with friends. The bartenders are nice and accommodating. Their wings are good and the…read moredrinks are decent with the right bartender.

My oh my has this place changed inside and outside but nothing else. Poor choice of pool nights…read moreon Friday nights. Live music is always a hit or a miss . The food is usually good and a full kitchen compared to most around and lots of tvs for games . Darts available and many drink options. It just Vinny's though.

First time checking out Retro Junkie. This visit included the Coldplay cover-band Yellow…read more The drinks were a little weak, the sound had a little too much reverb, and the cover was a little too pricy. (If you pre-purchase tickets early you get a discount.) But we will definitely be back to see if this visit was the norm and check out another band.

Turned away at the door because "no sports attire"…read more Mind you I've watched Super Bowl parties here. Mind you I saw no fewer than a half dozen dudes wearing ball caps. But I guess that's okay because they didn't have a specific team on them? Mike you the whole theme of this place is games but if you have a sports game that's a problem. Lame. Last time I was here the bartender was pouting the whole time. I guess they are just setting a miserable vibe now. No wonder attendance here has fallen way off.

The red hat bar is not for everyone and that is okay. But in my opinion it is a very laid back bar…read moreto go to. Multiple tvs for games . Pool table . Live music and karaoke nights . They have a huge back patio with lots of places to sit so folks can drink , smoke , talk etc. The bar tender is the nicest person. I find myself here a few times a year to have some fun and meet new people .

No more live music, karaoke only. I'm not sure why they call it a sports bar since there are only…read morethree screens spread far apart on one wall behind the bar. The "buffalo wings" did not have any sauce on them, just hot sauce on the side. I got here at 6 on a Friday and there were only two other dudes sitting alone not talking. Still, the selection of draft beers is decent and the nice bartender put on a college basketball game I wanted to watch, so not a total loss.

Spoontonic is such a hidden gem! I moved to Walnut Creek a couple years ago and a neighbor said…read morethere was a bar I could walk to in 5 minutes so of course I was gonna check it out. I'm glad I did! I forget the bartenders name but she's great! Very attentive even in a full bar, very few times has she ever not really paid attention to us. Better than other bars on the same street *cough*.. Pros: Quick cheap drinks, cool dark comfy underground vibe, pretty good amount of seating, easy parking/Uber pickup and drop off. Cons: Small venue so it has the potential to be crammed Friday/Saturday nights. No drinks outside. Only activity is darts. I noticed the type of crowd is all over the place. Sometimes it's an older crowd and other times its a younger crowd. Sometimes it's mixed.

8/22/25 Bartender insulted me and called me a mega white, then after I said on my assentors I will…read moretry to forgive that she said "oh you mean ur white ancestors" we left after that didn't even bother with drinks. She seemed drunk/tipsy. I am Central American and Portuguese. She was beyond insulting I can see why this place has only 10 people in it on a Friday night. She scares women away by being nasty and rude , and she's not hot enough to keep a male crowd. Music was decent, ambiance was fitting.