I was never so happy we found this bar! The owner, the bartender and the clientele were the best ever! One guy even bought his home grown vegetables (looked absolutely beautiful) to share with the people at the bar. We had so much fun and enjoyed the beer so much, I couldn't wait to go back to get the last two pints of the Orange Cream Machine. Where can you drink beer and shop for a guns, riffles, knives , ammo and many other things. This is one of a kind bar you won't find anywhere else!!! read more

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A sporting goods store that also serves beer, what could better define the Foothill lifestyle? Seems like a place where a lot of locals come to throw a few back. They had an outstanding limited release coffe stout from Lagunitas in the bottle that I highly recommend. read more

The Sportsman - Bathroom signage - Sporting Goods Near Me - Sonora, California

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Whenever I find myself back in Twain Harte I always make sure to stop by, the pancakes always hit the spot. In addition to the delicious food, the staff are exceptional friendly and welcoming. read more

The Sportsman - Pigs in a blanket - Sporting Goods Near Me - Sonora, California

Super delicious breakfasts. The second for me. And they did not disappoint. Biscuits and gravy with homemade sausage yum! read more

The Sportsman - Yummy breakfast for two. We love the sportsman! - Sporting Goods Near Me - Sonora, California

Wow! Guns and ammo. Fishing gear and beer!! And of course you will have the best service in Downtown Sonora!! Make sure to stop in and check it out! read more

The Sportsman - Sporting Goods Near Me - Sonora, California

This place amazing, they have all the trophies on the wall. Its a one stop shop. They sell a bunch of stuff for hunting, guns and all. And also the Cold Beer and Food, Awesome! Very friendly and very good vibe. We will be back! read more

The Sportsman - Nice trophies - Sporting Goods Near Me - Sonora, California

Like many others have said, this is the type of atmosphere a gun shop SHOULD have. Before you jump on me and say, 'Guns & alcohol don't mix...', Here, they do very well. It is called a proprietor that maintains control over those in the place. This was a refreshing experience, and I found what I needed easily. The only drawback might be in the variety of stock that is carried. But what I heard from his Customers is that the owner is highly respected and will work to get in what the Customer needs. This is a great store!!! read more

Great service- friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Fun that it's bar, gun and ammo, and knife shop!

Must see place! Roger Canepa the owner is the best! Always a relaxing atmosphere and a fun environment.

5 stars from me, that's saying something. Take a look at the sign as you wander in, that says a lot. But that doesn't say enough. It doesn't say "I'll take a cold pint of beer and can I take a look at that 9mm". It doesn't say " Good luck froggin" as you slide off the bar stool holding the gig and the PBR you just bought. If the walls could speak they'd tell stories of hunting deer and wild boar, stories of catching your limit or the ones that got away. Talk of politics and fat lips. Surely talk of this younger generation just isn't the same. I like this place, if I was a local they'd know my name. Last words...can I take a look at that knife, ahh... maybe I'll just sharp'in my old one. read more

The Sportsman - The sign. - Sporting Goods Near Me - Sonora, California

I don't drink, but went here with a few friends, for my best friends birthday celebration, and I love this bar, it's super chill, they sell cigarettes, guns and ammo. What more could you ask for? read more

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Love this place, use to go with my Grandpa as a kid. I also like the fact these guys are the real deal. No stupid mask needed, just a cold beer, a gun, and a fishing pole. Life is good. read more

Everytime I get the cinnamon roll it never goes wrong. Super good and I've never regretted my decision!

The sign drew me in. Cold beer. Knives. Firearms. Ammunition. I didn't check to see if they sell lottery tickets or porno mags, but I wouldn't leave the place if they did. 5 Stars Easy. The place is better than Disneyland. read more

The people are down to earth and friendly. Its a laid back atmosphere with the right prices for guns, drinks and all the extras. Awesome place! read more

I went in on a Tues at 10:45 am and the guy working the place ignored me. After a few minutes he finally asked me what i need so i tell him I'm looking for a compact handgun he then points at the empty display case and says all the tags are on the shelves. Helpful, right. Lol. So i waited while he eventually opens the safe and puts the inventory out. Now I'm standing right in front of counter and a son as he finishes he locks the display and just walked away. So, i did the same and went elsewhere. After talking to several folks i found this is modus operandi there. Just because they have a bar doesn't make it worth waistinga moment of your time on this turd. Go anywhere else. read more

Pretty cool corner spot for guns, ammo and beer. They also sell fishing licenses. While I was enjoying my IPA's, Steve was working on what looked like an AR-15 while chatting with us customers. I love that we have such an awesome opportunity and such an awesome country at our core that we can enjoy beer, guns and ammo all in the same store and not lose our minds thinking that this type of environment is "the devil" as Bobby Boucher's mama would say on "The Waterboy" movie. Thank you all for your ideas to make our town just a little different from the rest. God bless. read more

This place deserves a trophy for community super spreader. The place was packed the other night -- no distancing, no masks, nothing. Stupidity at its best. I don't want to hear complaints from any of them when their loved ones start getting sick and dying because of this. read more

Standard fare for diner food. Nothing done with flair to put them on the map. I just go for breakfast when in the area and need a place to meet for Bfast. Coffee was a poor - flavor disappears after the addition of a couple cream and sugar. Customer service was excellent. They are consistently busy around the time I find myself at their door. I will return ! read more

This place is rad, got an ice cold beer and purchased .38 special ammunition all on the same tab. Sonora is a cool town. Cheers!

The place definitely seems old school. You walk in expecting to see nothing but sporting goods but you notice a bar, so yes, they do sell beer. Hubby takes in a brewski (only bottled, nothing on tap) and I sit and wait. For a girl like me there's nothing much that impressed me, but I imagine that whatever they sell here suits "the sportsman". And there was a strange musty old smell while in there. Eh, I was thinking that I'd rather wait outside... read more

The sportsman is awesome I like to buy guns there a Moe's and everything there's awesome even though I'm a little kid it's still good friendly I bought my first gun there thank you sportsman! read more

The Sportsman - Thank you sportsman the guns are really fun to shoot! You guys are awesome!!!! - Sporting Goods Near Me - Sonora, California

The sign says it all: Cold Beer. Knives. Guns and Ammo. Must not forget smokes: this was the only place that sold clove cigarettes in Sonora way back when I was a wee goth saudade. Still does, along with Nat Shermans as well. They do up a free chili feed out in front of the store once a year in the winter. Proper. This place is simply the best for all things necessary in life, old school yo. read more

Good and cheap beer on tap. Old fashioned cooler for bottled beer. Guns, knives and ammo, too. Priced close to Big Five. As the bartender/clerk said; "Where else can you fill out the paper work for a gun and drink a beer?" Very old school and country, I like it. read more

Great amazing people that come in! The owners are the best especially Colleen! great experience every time

This place is right out of my childhood!!When I go in here I turn into a little kid!!! Guns , ammo , fishin stuff ,And ICE COLD BEEEEEER!!!! HELL even my WIFE loves it!!! Steve helped us !! and what a nice guy!! We bought tee shirts and sweat shirts !!!and all kinds of cool stuff!! I felt like I was back in 1950's Idaho !!! GREAT place!! read more

Awesome place with awesome people! Owners are great employees are awesome! It is a great place to stop in while wandering downtown as a guest or resident and a great watering hole for locals! Always a great place to meet strangers ready for convo, stories and laughs. Stop in and say hello, have a gander maybe a beer or a soda and soak in the 70 year history! read more

Great bar. Guns and ammo, sure. Knives, alright. But it was the jukebox that sealed the deal. Seriously. Nothing but gold-standard country music on 45's? It gets no better. read more

The Sportsman - Great jukebox? Or greatest jukebox? - Sporting Goods Near Me - Sonora, California

This place is great, small town , mom and pop shop, amazing food awesome service .the eggs are fresh, hash browns are so crispy and we love this place. read more

Guns? Check. Knives, Bait? They have those too. Beer?! You bet! My boyfriend and I stumbled upon this place and it was great. This manly establishment was so cool but it catches you off guard at first. You see the sign outside, and think bait/gun shop but when you walk in it looks more like a bar. The sportsman does sell everything that the sign says it does . read more

Guns and beer under one roof in California? Must see. So it's evolved from the guns in the sun, booze in the moon place it used to be, but it's still fun. There's a bar with some beers on tap, a few firearms, and some fishing/hunting/arms gear, but everything is a little short. I am sure with how much Californians like to whiiiiiiine away about how evil guns are (seems more then the people that actually do the shooting), so I'm sure most of it was pressure from the state, but it has managed to hang on by the hair of it's chinny chinny chin chin. Good! I give it stars just for standing up to the man haha. read more

This place is somewhat of an oddity. It's the only place I know of in the whole state where you can buy guns and fishing supplies and order a beer at the same time. We walked in on St. Patrick's day and were high-fived as we walked in. That's a first for me. Very friendly crowd! They don't have a huge selection of beers, mainly the standby American beers but they did have Lagunitas on tap, so i'm cool with that. I think the dog wandering through the bar just topped it off for me. This is a great little place. If you love divey, oddball joints with lots of locals hanging out, this is your place. read more

I stopped in here today to ask about outdoor shooting ranges. The bartender was friendly as well as the patrons. Seems like a good place to watch a game, have a beer, and talk to some regular folks. read more

As a Southerner, I really appreciate The Sportsman! Beer and guns are awesome and Steve is the man. These guys really made my wife and I feel at home! read more

One of my favorite watering holes when I make it up there when I want to drink beer. One of the last frontier saloons with Guns, Bullets and Suds. They close early for my taste so I usually make my way across the street to the other bar to bring it home and sway back to the Gunn house,Sonora inn or Bradford place. read more

By far the best bar in Sonora with all the necessities Steve the bartender is a very cordial clerk I never miss a stop When in Sonora

Steve at the Sportsman is very knowledgeable about the things he sells. From guns to knives and even the beer. The sportsman is a great place to do a gun transfer or purchase. By far the friendliest staff of any gun store in Sonora and also the lowest priced guns in the area. They will order anything you want and give you their best price. Nice place to drink beer and watch football too. Not a lot of places like this left and I'm glad it's in my town. read more

I went here on my annual Tuolumne County pub crawl in April of 2008. It was my first stop. Walked in, locals checked me out, perused the guns, knives, before grabbing an old edition of "Guns & Ammo" at the bar. Ordered a bud. In the bottle. Oh yeah. Old School. Cost all of $3 or so. Finished it the same time I finished the mag. Ordered another Bud. Read another mag. Done. Nice little buzz by 12 noon on a Saturday and ready to rumble for less than $10. Can't beat that. Will definately be going back this year. read more

great place to have a cold beer and talk about guns and ammo, or fishing. they always dont have what you need on hand but they are happy to order what you need. its people like emy that should stay in the bay area, u complain about beer on tap, go buy a tap and stay home.. read more