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    TJ's Tavern

    3.1 (35 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars
    Open 12:00 pm - 1:45 am (Next day)

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    TJ'S TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Casual
    Very loud

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    Best part of the bar... the door leading out
    Kris R.

    Bartender was clearly on something. He was so aggressive with my girl friend who told him SEVERAL times to back up. He didn't. I finally said i needed a beer so he HAD to go back behind the bar. He brought my beer and went right back to aggressively standing behind my friend. Local bar for many years, just changed owners and i was really excited to go in and see what they had done. The place is cleaner but the bartender made it a terrible experience. Sad that they don't care enough about that part. Not usually a person that posts bad reviews but i feel women should be aware.

    Fun night! GREAT FOOD! GREAT music!  Sand eveywhere for the end of Summer party

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    4 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Great music, two pool tables - we were just wanting fun game of pool - some of the locals are a bit A____. Bartenders nice.

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    4 years ago

    The music is super wack. Hoodie and the blowfish? Yeah no. The younger generation inside seemed bored.

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    9 years ago

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    8 years ago

    My favorite bar, great atmosphere, everyone is chill and friendly. Bartenders are awesome. Lots of great memories here.

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    7 years ago

    Cheapest drinks downtown! Great service, strong cocktails, and the perfect dive bar atmosphere.

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    18 years ago

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    9 years ago

    I love this place. Been coming here for years. Love the enviroment and the cool bartenders

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    13 years ago

    Dirty and bad service, ok crowd depending on the night. Meh.

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    Convenient location with plenty of parking Downtown Vacaville.

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