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    Apple Jack's

    4.2 (86 reviews)
    InexpensiveDive Bars, Music Venues
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    APPLE JACK'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Juke Box
    Live music

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    Charlie G.

    This place rocks!!! Welcoming to everyone! Super big and awesome outside area with tons of seating! Inside is a great one of a kind dive bar! The steaks on the weekend from the pop up bbq are melt in your mouth!! Most bang for your buck food in California!

    Megan B.

    It's awesome, just go. Keep an eye on their Instagram for food offerings - you won't be disappointed, steak is the best you'll have.

    John W.

    Great food, friendly staff and cool vibe here. Lots of history, best dive bar in the woods!

    happy birthday, David McIntyre! It's your first time at Apple Jack's. Hope you liked it. I sure did and enjoy the week beyond compare
    Athonia C.

    Visited La Honda and was joined by residents Duv (@plugh) and sean for a little soirée at their fav, low-light, #San Mateo, chill-space. I can't think of a better way to spend my evening than w/friends in this dark, hideaway in the mountains. SO first off: I did encounter in my one visit the racist dialogue that people had written of in reviews on Yelp. There's one regular guest of theirs, who has some really choice epithets that he uses to speak of other races. the women who run the bar, urged him to be polite or to shut his frickn word hole (he did not). So yeah, there are some bad apples that go to apple jacks. On the upside: they have a nice pool table and the ambience is fantastic both indoors and out. There's a huge area with a stage that can be rented out perhaps? The rear deck is wonderful and surrounded by redwoods. The bathrooms are super clean and spacious. Unique! I experienced a charming moment with the bartender, who was young and she didn't know for sure what a martini was. The typical martini is usually gin, and just a hint of vermouth. a bastardized version can be vodka also with just the tiniest amount of white vermouth and some olives on a toothpick. they did not have vermouth So ultimately, I was unable to get a martini, which probably would've been annoying anywhere else. I think I settled on a whiskey with Diet Coke, which was quite strong thankfully. The place is never that busy so the service is pretty rapid. I would go back, although I would hope to avoid any adjacency to the the racist chat.

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    Duv M.

    Went here for drinks and despite a disappointing inexperienced but earnest bartender who didn't know any cocktails, and music that was too loud for conversation and too annoying to tolerate, the bar is nice and the outside area is vast. 3 stars for effort, but difficult to hang out.

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    Florence Bar

    3.9(102 reviews)
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    Went on a Saturday night, was very packed but only 1 bar tender working. There were two other women…read morethere who worked there but they were not "on duty". On of them named Zoey was yelling for over a half hour about other women in the bar, and I really mean yelling. "B-word this, b-word that, IM NOT DRUNK, I WORK HERE!!" at the top of her lungs. I had to get up and move to the other side of the bar because she was so drunk and belligerent but because she is an employee no one told her to shut up. The bar tender that was working was only paying attention to her friends. I had to ask one of her friends to order for me because she was ignoring everyone else and it worked. Could be a cool place if it had a different staff.

    Stopped in solo for a beer after visiting the Essanay Silent Film Museum a few doors down. It was a…read morevery quiet Saturday afternoon. There were a few locals sitting at a table, seemed like one guy worked there or was a manager. I said hi and they were suspicious. :) The female bartender was very friendly and welcoming. A few visitors came in and ordered wine. There was a TV on low with some sports. A good selection of well-to-premium liquors behind the bar and some basic beer by the bottle and can. Meh. I should have walked around to see the back room but I wasn't feeling it here, despite the friendly bartender. I like dive bars, so maybe another try someday for me and The Flo.

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    The Saddle Room is about as divey as they come. It's cash only, but don't worry there's a Chase ATM…read moreright outside. They've got TouchTunes so you can play your own music, darts, and even liar's dice behind the counter. The drinks are extremely cheap and STRONG. Definitely the kind of spot that keeps the night going.

    Bar is like that m TV show, " Cheers." :-) I was just…read morethinking about that wonderful community bar we have, and it really struck me how special it is. $5 drinks but no food except chips, peanuts, and popcorn. Only special times when we have a community meal. It is incredible to think that people have been making memories there for decades - easily 30 or even 40 years like my husband, Mike! It truly feels like a cornerstone of our neighborhood, a place where everyone knows your name and you always feel at home. All visitors have gone thru the challenges of life despite their differences--respectfully. And so much of that incredible, welcoming spirit comes directly from Chris, the manager with Nick and Janine, the bartenders. Chris genuinely believes in creating a true community hub, fostering an atmosphere where everyone feels like they're part of an extended family. You can really feel that dedication when you're there; it's exactly the kind of friendly, local spot we all cherish. We hope to celebrate my husband's birthday on Saturday, June 6!

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    Where we usually have food setups with a full kitchen

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    Each visitor donated their own personal Xmas ornament

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