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    The Hide-Away

    2.7 (97 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Sports Bars
    Open 10:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE HIDE-AWAY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Very loud
    Good for groups

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    Jessica T.

    I'd been hearing stories about this mystical Hide-Away for awhile. I couldn't wait to check it out. I kept on imagining all of the quality people watching that was going to unfold before me. Last night I finally came face to face with this talked-up supposedly "divey" lair. And while there were some characters hanging out at the bar - the Hide-Away did not bring the dive. At all. It was mellow. The pool tables were intact. The bar had big plasma TVs hanging above it. The jukebox played Tom Petty. Even the bathrooms were cleaner than probably 3/4th of the bar bathrooms that I've been in - in San Francisco. It was actually a slight let-down. A well kept bar with friendly bar staff. But nope - barely a sliver of "dive." So yeah the Hide-Away is a quality place to grab a drink and catch up with friends. But if you're looking for a more "interesting" night - be sure to catch this place at a later hour (apparently a much later hour), or on a busy weekend. At least that's what I'm hoping - because I'm looking forward to another visit here - and hopefully a slew of moments - similar to the ones, which Raleigh captured so artfully in his review of the Hide-Away.

    Ya, the guy without a mask

    On August 28th, my friends and I visited the Hide -Away for drinks and dancing. Upon leaving, we stepped outside to call an Uber. As I needed to use the restroom, I tried to go back inside. The doorman stopped me and accused me of being drunk. When I told him I just needed to go back in to use the bathroom, he and another man grabbed me, dragged me out to the street, and pushed me to the ground. I sustained injuries to both knees, my right wrist, and right shoulder. My knee was bleeding badly at this point. The doorman then just laughed at me and didn't offer any assistance for my injuries.

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    1 year ago

    Dive bar in downtown Petaluma. Had a great time here with family and friends after a wedding.

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    1 year ago

    Always been know as the sleaziest joint in town. Don't go here. The staff is an insult to your intelligence. Drinks are no better.

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    2 years ago

    Always have a good time here! Love coming here on a Saturday night with friends! Live DJ Friday and Saturdays nights!

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    3 years ago

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    2 years ago

    The Hide-Away is my favorite place to grab a drink in town. The service is always quick and friendly!

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    2 years ago

    The Hideaway is an absolute staple to the night life in Petaluma. It is always an awesome time and the service is always top notch.

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    4 years ago

    Really fun bar. very friendly crowd, mellow vibe, and super fast bartenders. New to town, definitely a good plave to make new friends

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    4 years ago

    Had a great time. Playing pool .staff was friendly. Shot some pool .danced yeah loved this place. It's been a while since I've been there.

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    7 years ago

    Best bar I've been to in a while. Great croud. Greatest bartender. Super fun time. They have pool tables. A patio. Great service.

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