A pretty fun bar in the area. The staff here were super friendly and the bartenders are really cool to talk to. The drinks were very good and they play some good music here too. read more

No lie the U Bar is hella fun, all you need is your crew and some quaters lol and you can have a blast, also the beach is just upstairs so if u wanna really club, thats there also They also do $1 drinks on thursdays and have actually pretty good service, respectful forsure read more

Lovely Lily was our bartender and she's got skills. Not only are her drinks bomb but she has some delicious variations on some classic drinks that blew my mind. Y'all need to go see Lovely Lily and ask her for recommendations. You will not be disappointed. To the owners, give Lily a raise!!!!!! :) read more

Such a sick bar. The drinks are cheap, the vibes are good and the people there are super fun.

You can't beat the drink prices in Chico, in general, but this place always has something fantastic on special and on tap. This is a great place for picky beer drinkers. There is a whole wall of taps. But, I find myself ordering the same pitcher of Sierra Nevada (made in Chico) Crystal Wheat, every time. You will never be surprised by this place. It's always the same crowd, never enough tables, the bathroom is atrocious, but there is something comforting about consistency. Every time I make it out to Chico, this place is on my list! read more

Door man was a dick about my expired license, which I already renewed but hadn't received in the mail yet. Showed him 2 other forms of ID plus proof that I renewed it. I'm 22 so it's not like I had just turned 21. He could see I had turned 21 before this license even expired. Very inconsiderate for a bar operating during the pandemic. Didn't even enforce masks. Don't come here, it's overrated! read more

Buck night and air hockey. It's on. Not just a bunch of douche bros or douche hipsters, but rather a diverse cross-section of douches from every douche walk of life. Ignore them, get a pint, and challenge me to air hockey. read more

I have a love-hate relationship with Ubar.... mainly because my bar type is usually a bit more upbeat than your general quietish ubar night. My love for ubar def outweighs my hate for a few key reasons. NUMBER 1: BUCK NITE... by far the only night Ubar is really bumpin... $1 wells and select beers, including pale ales, you cant get much better than that! And it is quite popular even beyond the normal ubar crowd.. I feel like I know everyone at buck nite, its like a big party that I don't have to clean up the next morning. 2) Crystal Wheat on tap! 3)It's block and a diagonal trek across a parking lot from my house. 4)It's good to start or end at... really cheap drinks! read more

I don't feel the need to describe U Bar. Those who know it, know what it's about; those that don't know...we don't really mind their absence. It's a safe distance away from Riley's and LaSalles (no offense...sort of). That is not to say that the U Bar has a certain "crowd." You'll find people from all walks of life here. The discerning fact is that everyone here seems to have a good attitude, and that enjoyment spreads quickly. They also have some of the best jukebox offerings in town, though every once in a while you'll get stuck with the obligatory lame-o who lines up $5 worth of bullshit for the length of your pool game. I can get over the fact that they got rid of my favorite pinball machine as long as they continue to pour me a good Snake Bite. See you next time I'm in town, as always. read more

I love this place because it's very unassuming. The beer is cheap and the music is loud. They have pool tables and the clientele is mostly laid back. They have a ton of specialty shots/drinks you can ask for. I typically stick with beer and whiskey or bourbon. The could use some clean up and maintenance on the restrooms. Once they were completely out of soap and once only 1 stall was working. read more

This bar has it all...and it has the best drink specials on Friday and Saturday night from 8-9 P.M Everything in the bar is half off during those times, at one point shots of Jameson were .75 cents and all their pitchers were 3.00 dollars. They have dollar night on Wednesday and they have fun additions such as pool tables, video games, music, air hockey, and Bubble hockey. This bar most people forget about, but it has lots of cool stuff going for those who come in. The bartenders are friendly, fast, and understanding. Often I would show up for happy hour and load up the table and never leave. The best thing is that during that time not many people are read more

i called them and asked how the ratio was and was told that it was lit. i showed up and not one baddy in sight! my disappointment could not be measured. figured i would play some pool while waiting for baddies to show up. to my surprise i needed change in order to get my ID back but had absolutely no change! i had to ask everyone in the bar to spare a quarter and then was promptly kicked out because they confused me for a homeless man! I WANT MY ID BACK UBAR! read more

I ordered a pitcher of Bud Light last night and it had an awful taste of diacetyl to it, I asked the bartender if I could get a different beer and she pretty much told me I don't know what I'm talking and treated me like I'm an idiot. Her justification was that the keg was "fresh". This is the second time I've gotten a bad Bud Light here in the last month but at least the first time it happened the bartender was understanding and swapped it out for another beer. They need to do a better job of cleaning their draft lines or whoever is contracted to do it because that was just gross. It's just sad because they have an awesome looking tap set up but it's not properly maintained. read more

okay this bar is sketchy. I went here with my buddy because he's a regular here. you have to go downstairs and the bar is really dark. Pool tables and games all around. Drinks are cheap, and the guy gave me free drinks since i was so drunk, he said to just tip him, i think he gave me very little alcohol but i was too drunk to notice. read more

Great drinks. But I do not recommend the mac and cheese. Do not get it!!! If you like Kraft cheese, you will love it. But I still love the place! Just don't get the mac and cheese. read more

U-Bar is a nice bar, with a great atmosphere and a very solid beer selection with excellent specials. The problem with U-Bar is that its normally pretty empty, and the regulars are notably older and less fun than at other establishments a block away. I dont know why that is, either. Maybe its because of its strange location, or the lack of any 'hook' type of night (buck night, power hour, 80s night, whatever), but in general, U Bar is frequented by people who dont really seem to like going out that much, or are more aniti social. And thats great, but its not as much fun. And, ill say it, U-Bar is definitely the nerdiest bar in town, probably because of all the video games and, as noted, anti social vibe. Im a self described huge nerd, so as you can guess, i spent alot of time at U-Bar. read more

Fun place. Came here with friends for graduation night (last night) and it was pretty packed, with a huge line, we went in through this door because it was the connecting bar to the beach, and it had a shorter line. The bar was fairly empty, we walked right up, got a drink, played some pool, (they have 3 pool tables and a few other games like fooseball and air hockey.) after we finished our drinks there, we went to the beach through the connecting door and danced for hours. read more

The one bar that I always find myself at. No matter what night of the week it is, U-bar always has a special worth a drink. From buck night on Wednesdays, to $3 double Captains every night. With a solid Internet jukebox, the music is always the best for those that don't want to just sit in a crowded building stuck listening to hyphy music. Radiohead is a frequent, along with many other indie bands. While the crowd is usually pretty different than most bars (Riley's, La Salle's, Duffy's), the people you see are always regulars. Also, the bartenders are awesome, and bouncers are great as well. Plus, three pool tables, a massive air hockey table, a nice selection of video games and a Foosball table, along with four TVs and many sets of dice. U-bar is def a great bar. But us regulars are good without the lame crowd. If you come, be happy. Keep the attitude great, and buy me a drink, I'll take whatever. read more

The only reason I'm giving this review stars is simply the location made it pretty cool. My fiancé and I went to Chico to visit and decided to grab a drink before we walked around. Upon going downstairs into the bar, we waited for about five minutes while the regulars were served. We walked down the bar a little bit to see what was on tap, and a man behind the bar mentioned to us "oh I'm not a bartender but if you have and food questions let me know", haha unnecessary but okay cool thanks right? So a few more people walked in, and were still waiting on being served. Finally we put our drink order in and I hand my card to the bartender and she asks me "open or closed?" I state back to her closed, and she swipes my card multiple times - leaves the card in the drawer and walks away. This bartender did everything in her power to not look at me while I stood by the bar waiting for my card back. As she starts walking away I ask for my card and she said "oh I thought you said closed".. Even if I had said closed why would you ignore a paying customer who is obviously needing some assistance if I'm standing by the bar still? I had a very poor experience, but if your super into sports then this place is for you. I am also currently waiting for THREE bank charges from the bar to drop since the bartender swiped my card so many times so my tip to you is use cash. read more

My son and I dropped in at 8pm on a Tuesday, ordered a couple beers and shot some pool. We were the only people in the place. Apparently the employee was ready to go home at 8:45pm, because he started playing surf-punk music at a level so loud we had to leave. I guess his plan worked. read more

Just left here, ordered a pitcher of Lagunitas IPA and they tried to charge me 17.50. The white board said 9.75 for a pitcher. I questioned the bartender who said it was his first night. He was annoyed already by being asked questions. He asked the other bartender and she said it was only domestic although it did not clearly state that, and she was also pissed off for no reason. I said I didn't want it anymore and they proceeded to be condescending. "You don't just get to not pay for something you ordered." I stood next to the bar fuming from being treated rudely and the guy spoke to me again saying " you're beer is here if you actually feel like paying for it." Instead of admitting there was a mistake on the board and giving us a discount or at least being apologetic they were very rude. I left the bar because I was so frustrated, but my friend who was still inside said the guy gave the pitcher to another customer for free right in front of my friends so they could see it. If I was an owner or a manager of this place I would be very upset with these workers But Whatever. Walked around the corner and bought the same exact beer for $12 a pitcher at regular price at another bar. Even got a smile from the bartender. Needless to say I will be avoiding Ubar as much as possible from now on. read more

This place is kinda creepy. Its in a basement so there's no windows. The patrons all seem to be a bit unstable, and/or vampires. There only saving grace from a 1 star review from me is there excellent assortment of beers on tap. read more

U-Bar! Buck Night on Wed night is always a fun time to go and have a few cheap drinks. The bartenders are always friendly and fast! While some say the bar is too dark from its basement location but ubar has a kind of nostalgic dive bar feel and the arcade games, air hockey, and pool provide for good group activities. Its not like the other bars, its a little more low-key and there isn't always a full crowd of people there! read more

This bar has got a mediocre dance scene poor service and the bouncers are generally jerks

So me and my Bois called in after playing copious games of 7/11 doubles and got pretty sauced, the dude on the phone said they had a good ratio and no cover. WRONG. There was a 12:1 ratio and a 1 dollar cover. PREPOSTEROUS!!! This place sucks!!!! I wasn't even able to sink a single ball in pool this place is rigged!!! read more

If I drank beer I'd drink it here the best taps in town ice cold every draft beer and microbrew on tap and imported all on tap for instance hinekin is on tap yagermister is on tap coors on tap Milwaukee on tap everything on tap bud Sierra Nevada miller MGD every beer u can get in a can or bottle is here on tap u name it they got it and if they don't got it they do got a bottle of it and don't wory u can drink all the beer u want till 2 and if u can't drink no more here girls will buy u a keg and let u drink at their house. read more

Ubar is dark and can be kind of claustrophobic. But it does have cheap music. The internet jukebox they have going on is hit and miss. Sometimes, people play good music. Sometimes you're stuck with hours of death metal because Angsty McGee over there wants you to share his quiet rage. Buck night is pretty neat. Not all beers are $1, but there are some good ones that are. The bartenders aren't assholes, and they have air hockey. read more

Best buck night on a wednesday. Literally it is a fact. It is the best. Buck night on Wednesday, one buck night to rule them all. One time a guy tried telling me that he came from another buck night that Wednesday and he was naming the other buck nights but he was having so much fun that he stopped mid sentence. Mid sentence. Stopped. Mid. Sen... Anyways.. All the other buck nights on Wednesday's are like... On a scale of one to ten? ...one. U bar... 10. Normal st... 1. U bar.... 10. Crazy bull... 1. U bar 10. 10 out of 10. Or 12.. Out of 10. Actually it's really more like woah 13. read more

Definitely one of Chico's better night spots. Buck night on Wednesdays is a town tradition - much better than the Horse (ew). Staff is friendly and so are the patrons. I always have a great time here. read more

Pool, air hocky, video games, sports on the television, and cheap drink specials. Power hour means 99 cent pints. Sierra Nevada's are only a 1.50 after power hour so try not to go crazy during power hour people.. read more

Overall, the location is in a basement and the crowd can feel a bit awkward. Mainly because it is where the local hipsters and and anti fraternity / sorority crowd goes... They share a buck night with several of the other local bars...so it can be a great stop along a bar crawl.... definitely not my first choice in locations, but it can be a fun place to chill if you are seeking a low key environment. Or simply enjoy air hockey and pool. read more

Great place for a small group to chill/drink. It is in a basement, so don't expect too much. Great drink specials and good place for pool too. Decent jukebox too. read more

Poor bartending, weak drinks, internet jukebox? Except the bartender can skip as she pleases, bouncers suck, service is slow, they help who they want when they want, free pool yet it costs money to return the balls, fights in the stairwell, douchy frat scene, lose IDs and misplace tabs. I'd choose any option over the University Bar if I were you and have never been there. read more

UBar! I have love for the U because it's been our place for days, especially since the Riff Raff closed. It's dark, it's dank, but it's also the shit. Rad bartenders, CHEAP drinks and no concept of time! The U has the best drink specials around, buck night, power hour, the whole shits. Even the brokest bastid, which I sometimes am, can have a shitshow good time at the U. Plus, all my friends like it too, and it's less douchy than most. read more

This place is alright, nothing special. Sure there is a buck night, but most bars in Chico have a buck night. It's underground, which was cool at first, but I sometimes feel trapped because the ceilings are low also. There is one bar tender who is probably the most rude bar tender I have ever encountered but the rest of the staff seems alright. read more

Nice bar to come to and just get some drinks. Bartender takes really good care of you and makes sure you are satisfied. I prefer Panama's but this place is good as well. read more

U-Bar has the best deals in town...99 cent pints people!! They have a jukebox, pool tables, air hockey, arcade games, t.v.'s, etc. Not as "meat-markety" as the other Chico bars and the patrons are lax and unpretentious. A great place to hang out, play some pool and get drunk with your buddies. And I love the fact it's in a basement! U-Bar has a lot of character! read more

Kelly is so friendly. Always makes the best drinks!!! I love coming here always!!! Been living in Chico for a few years now and I have always felt welcome at the three downtown bars. The folks they have working there are really super and treat their guests like guests! Always a favorite spot downtown for me, read more

U bar is definitly different then any of the other bars in downtown chico. They have a ton of different arcade games you can play. Air hockey, pool, fooseball, and this punching game that Im pretty sure will keep any one coming back. It is alittle gloomy since it is underground and there are no windows. The only really negative thing I have to say about this place is the bathrooms. EVERYTIME I go to this bar I notice that 2 of the 3 toilets are usually clogged or over flowing. I would suggest that they keep a better watch and upkeep of their bathroom situation through out the night. read more

I was torn between 3 and 4 stars here. The U-Bar is a classic which, like the Bear, must be experienced by all who visit Chico. Get past the bouncer up top and you'll experience the best "dive bar" you've ever been to. Thing is, it's not that much of a dive. The underground location may lead to some strong alcohol smells, but the U-Bar is still a great place to hang out, get drunk, and argue politics. A couple of pool tables last I went, plus a surprisingly-decent arcade make this a pretty appropriate University bar to visit, even though it's not nearly the closest watering hole to CSU Chico. Obviously, proximity to the downtown public parking lot is a big draw for this place, but their deals are hard to beat. It's a meeting place for friends, and the jukebox is generally filled up with several dollars worth of requests for rock music, unlike many other bars in downtown constantly drowning out conversations with terrible electronic music. The last time I dropped by, there was a machine that had as winnings several taps from days gone by. This is a more personal bar, a place for locals to meet and hang out. This is the standard bar crowd most nights. Cheap drinks, rock music, and tons of regulars. A good place to drop by if you just want a couple of beers. It's not a tourist attraction, and due to its placement, is probably the closest you'll ever get to a "locals-only" bar in downtown. The bouncers are strict, the tenders are very customer-unfriendly, and the place isn't made for dancing. If you're looking for a club, there are plenty of other options. If you want a good bar that gives you booze at a reasonable price, you're at the right place. read more