This might be one of America's last Disco Roadhouses. I had a complete 'what in the David Lynch?' moments as we entered from the quiet cricket nature outside to the huge dance floor with disco music blasting and red lights glowing. There is a great stage to the right with a see thru back room that had a pool table and a few arcade games. To the left is the bar and large indoor 70s style fireplace. We were camping 20 mins up the highway and I felt completely unprepared for this scene. Next time I will be ready with more glitter and cowboy boots.
We were lead to the back room, which somehow looked like a 20s speakeasy, with its cool dark wallpaper, dark academia bookshelves, and gold glittered tables, which overlooked the redwood trees. It was rustic and chic and I questioned if I was dreaming at how cool this place was. I know it's weird but I even loved their tea tree smelling hand soap in the bathroom.
The service was excellent and food was delicious. They only have a few menu items and are mostly vegetarian (LOVE!) but they source their ingredients from local farmers and you can taste it. The waiter/owner explained that they have rotating chefs so this night they had Armenian influenced dishes. Yes, you heard right, Armenian food, 'my God,' I thought, 'could this random place in the redwoods get any better!' Between everyone at the table we tried most of the dishes, the shrimp cocktail, the fried cheese roll, roasted purple cauliflower, and fattosh salad, everything was excellent and comparable to the foodie scene you would find in the bay area. After dinner we headed to the bar for a few drinks and talked with the lil Kim shirt wearing, badass bartender. The place was a little quiet that night, but she explained they have had some pretty popular events this summer and do line dancing once a month as well. The halls are decorated in bands that have once played here and biker rallies with big names like Alvin Bishop and George Thorogood. Absolutely shocked by this hidden gem in the redwoods. Who knew Phillipsville was the place to be, I wish I lived closer so I can visit every weekend. If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would and am looking forward to my next visit. I definitely think that it is worth the drive from the bay just to hang out at this place. Go now while you can so you can say you knew it when. read more