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Up the Creek Tavern

4.1 (24 reviews)
InexpensiveNew American, Pubs
Closed 12:00 pm - 2:30 am (Next day)

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Christine working like a saint!
K M.

Christine and Frankie awesome bartenders on karaoke Saturdays. Killing it. James is handsome and on the job with karaoke, no favorites, sing alongs too. Love this bar. Good pours and good times.

Me, the Bar and a burger on the way!
Christopher R.

If you are looking for the quintessential bar and grub in one of the last towns without a single stoplight, Up the Creek is worth a slight jog of the 101. Be warned! This place is good people, good food, but short staffed and if you don't like the wait, cant handle a little well deserved sass (Jamie....) or planning on a 1492 Margarita with free range organic ice don't let the door hit you on the way out! Some things are just better left simple. This place is THE local bar, and they know your not, so be genuine, kind and you'll be welcomed back the next time you happen upon these parts.

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Angela D.

You cant get much better than this little gem of a bar Amazing service, amazing food,great drinks. Had my husband's 50th birthday here and they created a smorgasbord of food omg homemade salsa and chips homemade beans, meatballs that were so freaking good chicken wongs, poppers, onion rings and tots everyone was stuffed and happy playing pool having some great drink and great food thank you

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Cute little local bar in Lakeside where we ordered drinks and food after a long night of traveling. Everything was great. Thanks, Lakeside!

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We stopped here last night and were pleasantly surprised at the atmosphere, the service and the homemade burritos on special. Yum!

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