I really liked my time at this little dive bar. i loved that it had a touch tunes, so customers could place music. The bartender was very kind and she was nice to our group even though we were a rowdy bunch (especially me). The vibes were great and I also really enjoyed the crowd this bar drew in. It's your classic small town dive bar. Nothing beats it! read more

The crowd here was pretty decent for a smaller town on a Sunday night. Bartenders were cool, drinks were great with a good selection. Will definitely be revisiting when we come back to Placerville! read more

Stayed in town for 3 months doing construction work. Despite being obvious out of towners, this bar provided us with a home like experience every weekend. Sweet staff, sweet patrons. Will be working next month about an hour away n will still be willing to drive here just for a modelo, pool table and juke box. A real deal 100% hometown vibe bar which i hope every establishment aims to be. Cheers to liars bench! read more

Vanessa is the only bar tender in Hangtown that can serve a good Mai Tai! Ambiance is super casual. So show up in your pajamas if you want. Nobody cares. It's the best part about this place! Anything goes! read more

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Awesome dive bar. Great staff and the locals were very welcoming. Happened to stay in town last night and it was just across the street. Drink prices were awesome. Bartender even made an awesome custom drink for me. Nick named "bull$hit". Hahaha. read more

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Lori and her staff were very welcoming to us into what seemed like a "locals" dive bar. Nice place good drinks and inexpensive games they have darts and pool and plenty of bar space as well as tables to sit and talk. read more

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Disgusting, dirty glassware. Building smells like mold. The employees behind the bar were unprofessional and had no idea how to make basic drinks. read more

One week ago tonight, I was here. The quintessential "dive bar," right in the heart of Northern California Gold Country. Placerville - aka "Old Hangtown." It's hard to leave a review for a dive bar. I mean, what are you going to say? it was a "dive." It was smoky. It was crowded. The bathrooms were gross. The drinks were strong. Well, let me tell you, that's exactly what I'm going to say! Ha, ha! My brother and I walked in after an eventful Thanksgiving with my 91 year-old grandmother, my uncles, and other extended family. We were ready for a couple of drinks, that's for sure! We knew this place would be rough around the edges, and we were right - It was perfect! No smoking inside, of course - everyone smoked outside the front door. Naturally, all the smoke came inside anyway. The place was crowded - we traded off the one single barstool that was vacant, but this was not a big deal. Sitting would have just made me tired! The bartender was super attentive, and took our order right away - we got a couple of Jack and Cokes, and they were no joke - super strong, thank you very much! The only real "negative" was after we ordered a second round (why not) - that's when the karaoke started. I don't normally mind karaoke, but this was ridiculously loud - we couldn't even have a conversation without screaming at each other! To make matters worse, the people singing were phenomenally bad. I mean, they stank! We chugged our drinks, and were out of there! Too bad, as we were really enjoying our time! So, if you're in the area and want to experience a true dive bar, intoxicated locals and all, this is it! Oh, and by the way.....the bathrooms were super-gross. I was tempted to burn my shoes after leaving! read more

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The staff is great. Nice atmosphere. Friendly people. Drinks are a good price won't break your wallet

What a surprising and disturbing experience from the owner and staff. We came into celebrate a birthday after a long hard days work and rather than a welcoming atmosphere I was immediately targeted by the owner. She demanded my ID, which I supplied, then determined it wasn't good enough for her. She then demanded a second form of identification. Claimed she didn't believe I was as old as I claimed lol. She was the rudest "service professional" I've come across in a long time. Typically this area is a great place and the people are friendly. However, I will NEVER recommend this specific dive discrimination bar to anyone in my life. I'm sad I had to give it 1 start because it deserves nothing. This woman ruined my friends birthday. read more

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Liar's Bench is old school dive Bar if you enjoy and appreciate, going back to how times used to be way back in the days 1930s 1940s in the saloons even before I was born or even a twinkle in my mom's eyes, the beer was cold from the tab and reshfresibg to my drinking soul The outside climate today is hot in the high 80s it's a beautiful day here in Placerville the staff super welcoming and friendly I failed to ask our bartender his name he made our beer hydrating stop an A+ we had a blast!! Thank you!! read more

Stale atmosphere. Big gal at 1:50 pm July 27th was rude with forced conversation. I hope they have a lot of savings cause they act like they don't need out of town money. read more

Great spot in downtown Placerville. Good drinks but the bloody Mary had too much horseradish. They have a TON of different flavored vodkas. Great service, good people, highly recommend. read more

Super friendly, somewhat divey. I was in town on a Monday night, so I wandered in. Every single person who walked by was friendly. Except Frank. The woman he was with was chatting up me and the total stranger who had sat down at my table. Frank was displeased. But no one else cared, Frank. Just sayin. They have a pool table and darts. Great prices. Strangers were telling each other jokes, photo-bombing each others' selfies, and helping each pick out music on the juke box. Note: It was not karaoke night. The music on the box was at a very nice level. Loud enough to sing along if you wished. But you could still talk without shouting in someone's ear. I might be back next Monday. Certainly I'll be back the next time I'm in town. read more

Sad to say the same bartender last time I was there, was new, so I cut her some slack, went there tonight, waited for 15 min to get served, she was too busy drinking with her regulars, didn't even look around, service is good when the guy is there, at least he pays attention the one star was being generous, I walked out since there were plenty of other bars around read more

I am new to the area and was looking for a close place to chill and unwind. I ended the night with the most wonderful conversation with the bartender who kindly shared her life experiences which mimicked my own but she included how much she loves the support of the small town, her job, her home and the peace and serenity she now has. Who knew a dive bar would have such a gem of a woman behind it- clearly a seasoned bartender who makes great drinks too! read more

I came here two nights in a row while I was in town for my brothers wedding. This place is conveniently located in downtown Placerville and is about as old as the history of Placerville and definitely a dive bar Night one: I came with the bride/birthday girl and the groom (my baby brother), our parents, and close family friends as well as the wedding party. The bartender's were attentive and the prices appeared to be pretty amazing. I don't remember the bartender's name from this evening but he was good- cut us off at the right time. Night two: Zach and Mary were the tenders of the bar- they were super friendly and when my cousin spilled his beer at the bar Zach had it cleaned up before my cousin realized what had happened. Would be back here for sure in due time. read more

The shit in P' Ville late night the place to finish after a night of......whatever Go all over the place but finish at the liars bench. It'll make sense in the am. read more

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This place is awesome. It's your standard locals bar. Staff and customers were all super nice. Would definitely recommend this place to grab a drink and chill. read more

After conquering the Rubicon trail it was high time to celebrate, so the team came here to enjoy some well deserved libations. The drinks were cheap and stiff as all hell and that's what we were looking for. The local townsfolk were something else and definitely entertaining, except for the super fat chick that thought she was the hottest thing since blow up dolls. A double nasty on the three guys who were swarming all over her like sharks on a dead whale. Yuck. Worth a drink or two if your in town and the only bar currently open in downtown Placerville. read more

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Old school dive bar. If your looking for an Appletini keep walking. Low ceilings keeps the second hand smoke right where it needs to be. Beer ice cold out of the igloo. read more

So lame. Totally ignored, until I turned away for 10 seconds to look out the window and they snagged my cash off the bar. Poor service typical of today's "working class". read more

It's a dive bar and I like that!! They have hotspot and every body in there was laid back and was willing to shot the shhhitt. Mary was quick with a drink and poured stiff! See you next time I come up to gamble and gold pan! read more

Best bar in town. Good drinks and great bartenders! Karaoke on Thursdays but always a good time any day of the week! read more

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Been coming here for ever. The only issue I have is with the lack of swag. The Bench used to have great T shirts and Sweatshirts. During the Covid they outsourced all of the bar wear to online and it has been a nightmare ever since. they are really missing out on additional revenue. read more

Mary is my favorite. Since the first day I came in before I moved here. She carded us (which we thought was hilarious cause we are over 35). She was hilarious and hospitable. Made great drinks but really just made our day. Now I live here and I love to come in on her shifts. She's the only one during the day that turns off the extremely bright stage lights. It's very comfortable and relaxing, she will always do her best to take care of you. Love me some Mary! read more

It's a dive bar. You either like em or you don't. I feel right at home at The Liar's Bench.

The locals may not agree, but this is a necessary break on the drive from the Bay Area to Tahoe. Right downtown, just off the freeway (depending on what kind of creative road construction projects are going on) and a unique vibe. Thursday night karaoke is particularly fun, but any time is good to swing in for a tipple. I liked the place enough to buy a t-shirt. I'll be wearing it when I drop in this Friday evening. Mention this post and I'll have my friend buy you a drink! read more

If you're looking for a nice local bar feel with a dive bar attitude, then this is your place, and the prices are very fair (if not cheep ). To the people who have complained; People, get over yourself, it's a bar! read more

Sooo sad to post this after 15 years of loving this place. I visit Placerville at least once a year every year. Liars Bench is my go-to bar right across from my hotel. I have always had good service, interesting mix of locals, good drinks etc. Tonight I was one of five people at the bar, my husband being the 4th, and we sat for 15 minutes without an acknowledgement. The two bartenders kept very 'busy' at the other end of the bar...no patrons there either. Finally, because I am stubborn and waited for service because you will serve me as a proper patron, I was approached. Drink was fine, he spoke directly to my husband though, even though I put up the credit card as a tab. Have I mentioned that I am the only person of color in the bar? The town? Well, yes, I am. So yes, it went down that way. I had a few drinks. I wrote this in between 1 and 2, after I asked the lovely woman behind the bar for a drink with ZERO acknowledgement besides a dismissive eye roll. Karma won't kick my booty though because I will still leave a tip. I am a very generous tipper so they won't experience that because I have never been so disrespected as a customer. read more

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I wish I could leave no stars. This needs John Taffers help badly. They don't even know how to make a jack and coke... A Cosmo... A grasshopper... Etc... Half the time the bartenders are outback smoking...yup... And guests get behind the bar and start serving themselves and friends. Everyone is having a great time because it's like having free alcohol! The drinks are so strong you can barely gag one down. The local scum is there freaking women out. Only day of the week they probably make money is Thursday karaoke which sucks... Badly... Seriously, this could be an amazing bar... But... Here we have it.. a nasty, ilmanaged, shithole. read more

When my hotel wouldn't let me in after hours The Liars Bench provided me with directions to the local displacement camp. The information was correct because I didn't get arrested/fined for sleeping and working out of my vehicle. When other locations charged excessive prices for beverages The Liars Bench provided me with affordable libations. The Liars Bench was one of the few positive aspects to my work trip to California. It's easy to provide negative reviews towards dive bars, but the staff assisted me in finding somewhere to crash and was friendly in the process. Recommend read more

We were on one of our marathon dive bar rides and stopped into the Liar's Bench while in Placerville. It was crowded, loud, the beer was frigging ice cold and complimented my huge pour of Patron - which was chased with a bag of Cheetos's. The bartenders were on the ball, attentive, and took care of business. It can get kinda of tight at the bar as it is a very narrow establishment, but that's what makes it great. There is also a patio in the back if you want to smoke. There is a pool table if you want to rack a few. read more

Small beer menu but they have double ply toilet paper Apparently my post was too short so...it was quite majestic to come into this establishment which is filled with old friends and new ones. I felt quite blessed to witness people of all ages coming together with karaoke and swaying together with lovely country songs filling the bar. Also double ply toilet paper. read more

Love this bar! Super friendly locals, good drinks, pool and a few TV's to catch the game! Nothing fancy, just cheap drinks and good friends. I recommend stopping in for a beer whenever you find yourself on Main street in Hangtown. read more

All the bar tenders and patrons are down to earth and generally fun loving and positive. However, the owner Lori is a control tripping b*@!! who routinely ruins the experience of visiting this bar by trying to pull rank and be unnecessarily negative to those supporting her business simply because "she can". Her arrogant attitude is off putting and because of her I will no longer be a customer at this bar. read more

A great place to meet chicks if you prefer women who look like Randy Johnson with no teeth.

No frills dive bar. The drinks are decent and inexpensive. It's pretty dim and a bit dingy inside, but hey, it's a dive. Folks are friendly as long as you don't stick your nose in the air. read more

Bar didn't look clean, music was okay...this is not a place to hang out with girls. It seemed okay for a bunch of locals or men, some hangtown Haven stragglers wondering in off the street. read more

Just a little dive bar with all the things you'd expect to find at a dive bar: Cool bartender, decor from the 70's, older women drinking alone, young dudes pissed off at the world, oh, and a pool table. Not a terrible spot to grab a beer, but not a place I would call home either. read more