Comfortably sized bar. Great Wine bar and cocktails. Tuesday night Karaoke 8-11. Best Karaoke voices in the Tri-Valley but everyone's invited to come and sing read more

We walked in and it was busy as it was a Friday night. I walked up to waitress and asked how it worked and if it was open seating. I let her know it was two of us and she cleared a table for us. There seemed to be a two bartenders and a waitress working. We sat waited for a while and we ended up leaving. No menus no acknowledgment after she knew we had walked in and had been there for a while. She was at the table next to us talking to what seemed like a friend maybe, taking selfies. Seems like they have good drink options but we never had a chance to order def don't think we will be back maybe they have enough people come in where customer service isn't a priority. read more

Came here with a friend to have a few drinks before heading to dinner. Seemed like a nice spot for it. There was a good amount of people there. Took a while at the bar to get our first drink tho. We found a little table to sit and have our drinks. We got our next few drinks faster from the server than we did at the bar. It was a chill quaint place but nothing I'd frequent. read more

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Both times I've been here have been great! They had some awesome Halloween decorations and recently went back for Christmas. I enjoy coming here because of the cozy seating, friendly service, and decent food offerings! The cocktail prices are pretty good at $15, but I was surprised at how expensive the wine was, averaging about $60 for a bottle. That said, we really enjoyed our obsidian wine. I've never been let down by the seasonal cocktails either. While I will always order the standout artichoke dip, I think the charcuterie board could be slightly improved. Different cracker choices, jam in its own separate pot, and maybe a dip/tapenade or something so the raw vegetables feel more cohesive would all be great. The service is fantastic though, and the host offered us extra crackers and jam when she saw we were out! read more

We stopped by recently to check out the pop up Austin Powers bar before they shut it down in August. I saw it advertised on a reel on IG. Basically the Bar was converted into a Shagadelic experience featuring Food and bevies gearing homage to the International Man of Mystery. Definitely picked the hottest day in the East Bay too arrive before they opened. The Bar opened at 4pm, but we go here a tad bit early so he hung outside until they opened. The patio had a few tables we could sit under the shade, Once we were able to go inside the Bar, Israel greeted us and took our drink order right away. Wifey had the Spicey Rita and I got the S'more Danger bevies which had Brandy, and Cream with a Graham cracker rim and a toasted Marshmallow. We were amazed how much work they put in the decor by the way the Br was decorated. The food was not ready to order right out the gate, but we were busy looking around at all the decor around the sitting area. We were able to order food once the cook arrived and we had added a One Billion Dollar Burger, Fembot Deviled Eggs; and ordered some Brushette. All the food was good and the drinks were great. What was an added bonus is that they had a Pet Adoption demo with dogs going on outside, and we met a few pooches from the event inside the Bar. Definitely glad we got to experience this unique pop up and 2 Thumbs up to the "most Groovy" Bar; Yeah Baby!! read more

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Honestly one of the best small businesses small bars around the area. The bartenders are great The ownership very accommodating and all around a good feel. Go there expect unexpected and always feel like you're welcome... read more

Being threatened to be "86'd" (just say banned/we don't want your money anymore lol, what a nerd terminology) unless I take down my review is crazy. Well guess it's not a threat when you actually get denied service Sad to see. Best of luck. Pleasanton deserves better Didn't realize it was that serious. Was just hoping for some decent service and to get over it like men :/. Guess that was too much to ask 35$ videos though read more

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The Cellar Door located in downtown Pleasanton has joined the many bars that go all out with holiday themed cocktails and decor for the season. "The Christmas Story" themed bar was decked out with holiday cocktails named after the movie, an array of movie and Christmas decor, movie memorabilia displayed, and a Christmas Story playing on one of the tv screens. We arrived shortly after opening and it wasn't crowded, as the evening progressed more patrons arrived. We had to leave early due to a party starting at 6. We had enough time to enjoy our drinks and food. I would have liked to have stayed longer to enjoy the ambiance. Our server was kind and friendly, the drinks were delicious as well as the food. We had the deviled eggs, artichoke dip with cheesy crackers, chicken street tacos, and cheesecake. Everything was tasty and arrived hot and in a timely manner. read more

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Cellar door is a great spot to get drinks with your friends and family or for a date night . The cocktails are fun and fresh and always have the seasonal specials which make for exciting time . The food to pair with the drinks is also great featuring regular pub offerings like chips & dips , flatbreads , charcuteries etc . Their ever changing seasonal pop up decor also makes it for a fun and festive spot . Head there for an evening of total revelry and you are going to have a great time I can assure read more

So good, I came twice in the same week! Came with the girls and then brought the husband for some pre-thanksgiving goodies. Shout out to Scott, the friendliest of bar tenders, who took care of me both visits. Epic decorations! They went all out for their holiday theme, based on "A Christmas Story." Vibe is cottage-core meets kitsch (in the best way). We ordered off their holiday menu and had a "It must be Italian" (riff off an aperol spritz) and Bo Ling Toddy (riff off a hot toddy). Both were cute and Stroooooong! The toddy came in a gingerbread man mug, and the spritz was served in a large wine glass. Two cocktails for around $30, and totally worth it. Cheers to a fun, watering hole downtown! read more

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The Christmas Story vibe was great. We sat down, scanned the QR code to see the menu, ordered drinks and then said we are ready to order and were told 'we don't do food on Sunday'. Really? Would have been nice if we were told when we sat down or even when we ordered drinks. It says on our website we were told. No it doesn't! The QR reader will take you to food and the home page shows your hours by day and makes no mention of it. The server was very nice and found some nuts and chips for us to have with our drinks but honestly we would not have spent $70 on 4 drinks if we had known there was no food available. read more

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We used to love to stop in for wine and tapas. Recently, we wandered in on a Sunday evening after determining that it was indeed open, though there were no customers. The bartender quickly let us know that they serve only drinks on weekends. No food! Wait! What? No wonder it was empty! read more

2 drinks for 35$ and when asked "35$ how?" The answer was "Go to sunshine saloon" Sad. Old owners were the best. New guys are just brutal. Could be a great place. Great employees. Tough new ownership. Circus night (month)? What are you doing?!? read more

The Austin Powers theme is only for a couple more days, if you haven't seen it yet it is lots of fun! Came here for a drink before dinner, and the decor inside is so cozy. A great place to grab a drink and hangout. Service was great, attentive bartender and just an overall chill crowd here. Definitely will be back to try some food and more drinks! read more

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We've been to Cellar Door in Pleasanton a handful of times now and it's quickly become one of our go-to spots. Love the vibe here -- plenty of seating inside or out, and it's got that cool, relaxed energy that just makes you want to hang out. Perfect for date night or catching up with friends. The small plates are always fun to share, and pairing them with a glass of wine or a cocktail makes for an easy, enjoyable night. A couple of quirky things we've noticed: the staff isn't always super clear on the specialty cocktails (they sometimes seem a little unsure when asked about details), and the wine list could use a few more options on both the red and white side. That said, we keep coming back because the atmosphere, food, and drinks just work. Definitely a great Pleasanton spot if you're in the mood for small bites and a relaxed night out. read more

Really sad to see how down hill this place has gone since ownership change. Used to come here all the time. From clueless staff to broken furniture and chairs, it is evident from top to bottom that this place is in need of serious resuscitation. I will never come here again. The owners would be better off owning a biker bar. So disappointing. And as far as them suggesting someone go to the Sunshine, yes! That is a place run by people who care and know what they are doing. Please do us all a favor and close your doors read more

Came here this past Tuesday with a party of 3, we were trying to distract ourselves from election night haha. Our order: We each got 2 drinks, I had a kokomo cab and another red wine that I can't recall anymore, but both were delicious. The three of us also split a mushroom pesto flatbread, as well as the cheese and artichoke dip with bread, and followed up with one more order of deviled eggs after since we got snacky after drinking. Total was about $55 per person ish before tax and tips. Pros: - It's mostly a wine bar vibes, but the food was surprisingly good! Definitely not portions that would fill you up for dinner, but perfect for if you had a late lunch and you're here for dinner-time drinks. - Not super crowded on a Tuesday, which we like. There's a variety of seating options, including at the bar, a larger table that can fit up to maybe 6 people, and seating for pairs around the perimeter. It's not a super large wine bar which I appreciated, perfect for weeknight vibes. - Wide selection of wines! Easy QR code menu that we could order from with descriptions of all the food. - Really efficient and polite service, we didn't have to wait long for our food and drinks. We also gabbed for like 2-3 hours and didn't feel pressured to leave since it wasn't super crowded. - Pretty clean bathroom - Very cozy vibes, dark lighting, very romantic, perfect for a date or a fun girls night. A great addition to the downtown Pleasanton area. Cons: - Parking can be tricky if it's a really crowded night, but we got really lucky and got princess parking right across the street. Definitely wouldn't mind coming back here in the future! read more

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Great atmosphere, friendly people, excellent drinks, live music. Always attracts a fun crowd!

Came here last night (Sunday) at 6pm but the doors were locked. There wasn't a special event going only a couple having a drink. The sign outside your door says you close at 8pm Sunday's. The girl who was at the bar looked back when we tried to open the door and knodded her head. Not sure why the doors were locked 2 hours before closing. She didn't even come to the door to explain why either. Pretty annoying experience read more

Nice after hours hangout. Music was decent . Service not so good. Maybe because we were there after 930. Still .. If you are open, provide service read more

Love a happy hour on the weekend! Have passed by this place so many times and decided to try today. We ordered the Cheese fondue and Ruben sliders along with a paper plane and old fashion. Service here is great and very comfortable and enjoyable place to grab a drink and food. Will definitely be back!! read more

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A warm and cozy spot in downtown. We had a fun time with a well stocked bar with wine and liquors . The live music added to the allure of this place . It's small and gets crowded super fast . A lot of locals gather at this place and a good spot to find friends or acquaintances. read more

One of my favorite Pleasanton spots! Great service, great food, great food, great vibes. Love a night at the Cellar Door!

It was a great experience coming there to celebrate our dog's birthday. My family and I had a lot of fun drinking and enjoying the band. First off, the food was beyond amazing. Every single dish was perfect, especially the cheese fondue. That's my favorite! And it also helps that all the servers there were extremely polite and attentive to all our needs. None of them were rude or had a I don't care vibe. Each of them were very friendly and nice to my dog too. The food came fast too, which helps. Each of us also enjoyed the band, which we were lucky enough to arrive at the timing. So, all in all, great food, friendly service, and fun atmosphere. If you want to come for a fun and relaxing evening/night, definitely come here! I'd recommend this restaurant/bar! read more

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Went for the Austin power theme a few weeks ago. We were met by a balding barman who took our order seemed really overworked. There was an older employee by the bar during our stay who I have to say was horrid. Over hearing him he mentioned customers being on coke as well as commenting on someone's girlfriend body being "nice" with another older guy. Dude obviously hates his life or is just miserable I saw another review here mentioning an older guy as well I'm wondering if it's the same one. read more

My friend and I tried. Ella's Door for the first time this evening and we can't wait to go back! The seating was so warm and welcoming, I felt like I was at someone's home. It had a rustic romantic feeling to it. I asked the bartender for a mocktail, he make me a spiced pear drink that was so refreshing. We ordered the Hummus, artichoke dip, and 2 different flat breads. Everything was fresh and tasty! Our server was sweet and attentive. read more

It takes A LOT for me to write a negative review on Yelp, and it rarely happens. That said... This was my first visit here, and I was excited to try somewhere new. I came for dinner tonight at about 6:30pm. I had just arrived as my sister's drink was being brought to the table. My sister order a drink before I had arrived, and when the drink came, it was the wrong drink. She ordered the special "holiday" version of the drink. No apology from the older gentleman/bartender. Nothing. Just, walked away, very harshly threw the wrong drink away in the sink behind us (made a huge crashing sound). What really decided this Yelp review was... when he brought the correct drink, my sister thought she heard him say: "I really don't have time for the two of you." To be fair, I didn't hear it... but if he did say this... What?? Seriously??? He said this because he brought one wrong drink to the table. What did we do to deserve that rude attitude? He didn't even talk to me once since I got there. What exactly was his problem? When he came back, he asked if we want anything else... No eye contact. Just impatiently asking (twice), while rolling his eyes at us. Ummm... I had just arrived... I didn't order anything yet and was looking at the menu. I said I wanted to get food and he immediately said that he was the only one working and the kitchen was closed (with some attitude). Of course, I quickly decided to not order anything. At that point, I just wanted to leave. I get that it was a busy night with the holidays approaching. I get his frustration if they were low on staff (I saw another waiter come about 15 minutes later, as my sister was finishing her drink... maybe he was on break? -- at least he was friendly!). But nothing excuses this man's behavior to us... especially IF he did say what my sister heard him say. I asked if she was sure she heard that... I honestly couldn't believe it, as I have NEVER heard someone say something SO rude to a customer before... But my sister said she was pretty certain that's what he said. I am relatively new to Pleasanton. We were just trying to enjoy our Sunday evening. It's a very fun, beautifully decorated bar... I'm not sure if I'll be back, but I hope this older man/bartender is not there if I return. Not okay. I'm hoping it was just a really off night for this guy. He was clearly mad about working alone, but why did he have to take it out on us? Also, if the kitchen/food menu is closed... Just put a sign on the front door so people know. Easy. read more

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I went to Cellar Door for drinks and apps with a friend. The service was good, and the decor and ambience was awesome! They have everything decorated in an "A Christmas Story" theme for winter and it was so cute! We ordered a few cocktails and the hot spinach and artichoke dip. The dip tasked alright, but was very salty. The drinks were delicious! I highly recommend the "Pear Pressure" and the seasonal "Drink your Ovaltine Please." We will definitely be back! read more

As someone who frequents Napa and Bay Area wine bars, I wanted to find one that was close to home, so I checked this one out with my partner. At first, we were greeted and things seemed fine. It wasn't too crowded on a Friday evening, and there was live music. Wine selection and food were decent. We had the small charcuterie and cheese board, a flatbread, and a bottle of white wine. However, the service did not really live up to the expectations that I read on Yelp. To be honest, I am not sure if this is a wine bar or just a bar in general I understand that I may not be the typical demographic than many of the other patrons, but I'd hope that they would've treat myself, and any other guest well enough regardless of age or how we looked. We weren't really visited after we were given our food, no refill on water, and I waited about 15 mins before I walked up to the bartender to ask for the check. To be honest I would have ordered another bottle, but after a party who seemed to know the bartender and staff came in, we felt like we were pretty nonexistent. Not sure if this is typically how a Friday is, but it definitely didn't make us feel welcomed. We do love wine, and we love to support local business, but not sure if this experience was something that we would return to. I always give things a second chance, so maybe the next time will be better. I hear there are other wine bars in the area, so hopefully we can explore and find our go to place outside of Napa. read more

As someone who frequents Napa and Bay Area wine bars, I wanted to find one that was close to home, so I checked this one out with my partner. At first, we were greeted and things seemed fine. It wasn't too crowded on a Friday evening, and there was live music. Wine selection and food were decent. We had the small charcuterie and cheese board, a flatbread, and a bottle of white wine. However, the service did not really live up to the expectations that I read on Yelp. To be honest, I am not sure if this is a wine bar or just a bar in general I understand that I may not be the typical demographic than many of the other patrons, but I'd hope that they would've treat myself, and any other guest well enough regardless of age or how we looked. We weren't really visited after we were given our food, no refill on water, and I waited about 15 mins before I walked up to the bartender to ask for the check. To be honest I would have ordered another bottle, but after a party who seemed to know the bartender and staff came in, we felt like we were pretty nonexistent. Not sure if this is typically how a Friday is, but it definitely didn't make us feel welcomed. We do love wine, and we love to support local business, but not sure if this experience was something that we would return to. I always give things a second chance, so maybe the next time will be better. I hear there are other wine bars in the area, so hopefully we can explore and find our go to place outside of Napa. read more

I had a great time at the Cellar Door this week. They hosted a rotary group outdoors in the driveway and served food and drinks. I ate chicken tacos and they were pretty good. The staff was cool and helpful. One of the best things about the Cellar Door is it's location just off Main Street in Pleasanton. I look forward to visiting again. read more

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After being discouraged by the long line next door at Milk, we opted to try Cellar Door. There's plenty of seating outside consists of the front patio and side driveway and inside has the bar plus window seats. The server was very attentive and quite knowledgeable. A very nice place to unwind and gaze across the way at the park. read more

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Came here for a birthday at 2pm on a Saturday and it was empty so we chose the comfy window booth to sit at. Staff was inviting and knowledgeable, even though our server was underage and had not tried any of the drink menu lol. We got a bottle of light sparkling wine to start to start as well as their hummus plate and their flatbread with red wine braised red onions, prosciutto, and burrata. The wine was light, floral, and perfectly bubbly - I wish I took a picture of the menu! The hummus plate came out first and it was the perfect snack to tide us over. The veggies were crisp, pita chips were good, and the hummus was smokey and seasoned well. Their flatbread was to die for, it was an elite combo of sweet and savory on a crisp and chewy flatbread. We ended with a half-bottle of moscato, which was sweet and had wonderful fruity notes. Overall, such a cute place to catch up with friends or for a little date. The cozy and intimate vibes coupled with their large selection of wines and delicious food is a guaranteed good time! read more

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Cellar Door is one of my new favorite place to chill, have a few drinks and food. I've been here a few times in the past (yrs ago) just so happen to be in Pleasanton one Saturday and decided to drop in for a casual light bite and I was so impressed with service, cocktails and food that I returned twice in 3 weeks. I had the espresso martini (please never take this off the cocktail list!) It's so darn good the bartender made it perfectly, you can actually taste the alcohol! My BF had the Rittenhouse Rye w/coke and he felt the same, good pour :) Now for the food: Jalapeño & Bacon Deviled Eggs...very good Reuben Sliders...they were very tasty definitely would order again Italian Sausage Flatbread...no skimping on topping another good choice Charcuterie & Cheese Board...good variety and portion of cheeses and meats Service: On our first visit we were greeted by 2 ladies that were so welcoming, I appreciate acknowledgment and a smile. Our gentleman server was very attentive and friendly too. On our 2nd visit...greeted warmly as we walked in and again, excellent service. read more

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Solid place for a romantic evening out with your loved one. Some highlights from our date night yesterday evening: - ambience: we sat in comfortable high backed chairs against the wall, a bit removed from, yet part of the action. - drink options: mind-bogglingly large number; the flights rescued us from analysis paralysis. My wife and I both ordered white wine flights, which were good. - tapas: something to suit every palate. We enjoyed the chorizo and fontina stuffed dates and chocolate mousse cake. The prosciutto and burrata flatbread was too salty. - service: warm and friendly - atmosphere: they feature live music on Friday and Saturday evenings starting at 7:30 pm. Areas for improvement: (1) food-wine pairings: there is room for them to provide suggestions to patrons who may be novices (2) service could have been more attentive. We had to call their attention on more than one occasion. (3) they didn't have some dessert items we wanted. Overall, a good experience. We will return. read more

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I enjoy coming here to hang out at the bar even if it's just for a non alcoholic beer. Great environment, even better bartenders. read more

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This place is super cute and spacious! I love that they had an outdoor patio, albeit a bit small so the few tables were already taken when I came, but always a plus! We grabbed a corner table in the back and felt like we had the whole place to ourselves even though other people were there. Our server was fun to chat with and made good recommendations on the food given my dietary restriction. We ordered 2 diff flatbread pizzas and we really liked them! This place is a bit far for me but I'll def be back! Parking was very easy as there is a huge lot at the back. read more

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WHY WE WENT HERE: - birthday wine and dinner with the family THE LOOK (FROM THE OUTSIDE): - located off Railroad Ave and Neal St - across the street from where they play live music in the park - lots of foot traffic, which made it feel festive walking up THE LOOK (FROM THE INSIDE): - very intimate lighting - appreciated all the wood decor - bar and open seating - place in the front window/entrance of the establishment for live music THE MENU: - wine: red wine, white wine, additional wine selections - beer - food: small plates, flatbreads, artisan cheese & charcuterie boards, desserts, food & wine pairing flights WHAT WE ORDERED: - hummus with pita chips and fresh vegetables - Reuben sliders - Cellar Door cheese fondue - Italian sausage, spicy capocollo, pesto, roasted red peppers, mozzarella flatbread - large charcuterie & cheese board (with nuts to the side) - Sauvignon Blanc Flight - Rose Flight - margarita THE TASTE: - everything was great! - it was interesting though to see the flatbread cut up like a pizza; we've usually seen it cut into rectangles vs. triangles CUSTOMER SERVICE: - our server (didn't catch her name) was a delight; but she was a bit slow with service and forgetful with parts of our order and requests during our meal read more

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Meet Terri Terry, owner of th"Cellar Door", a tapas and wine bar in down town Pleasanton, CA. We did! In fact Terry served our table. Terry previously owned the Chicago Metropolitan Grill in Pleasanton for 8 years, but she always wanted to host a wine and tapas bar. She and husband, Scott Terry can be found here nightly, engaging the guests and serving unique pairings of world-class wines with cheese plates. Sherrie ordered the flight of "three chardonnay wines": 2015 Balletto, 2014 Testarossa, and 2016 Hartford. (Russian River and Santa Lucia Highlands. I ordered the flight of "wines from Spain and Italy": 2017 Columna Albarino, 2016 Scarbolo Friulano, and 2016 Alois Pallagrello Bianco. WOW... paired this with the Charcuterie cheese plate (with 3 Italian sliced meats) ...and this wine bar experience was Over-The-Top! BTW: these folks know their wines! When they found out Sherrie has a degree in Global Wine Studies, they recommended the 2017 Skylark Alondra Chardonnay. It has the most wonderful finish, like the Charles Krug Sauternes of the '60's. It's a steal at $16/pour! Ok, enough... you gotta experience the atmosphere and warm welcome of "our cellar door", as Terry likes to call it! Get ready for 5 Stars! read more

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10/10 customer service, good wine and a good time. I came in with a few friends after my birthday dinner on a Thursday night, and it was one of the few places in Pleasanton that didn't feel totally dead. We ordered a mix of cocktails, wine and wine flights, and all were great and reasonably priced. The bartender came over to tell us the kitchen was closing in case we wanted food, and my friend asked if they had any desserts to celebrate my birthday. They didn't, but he mentioned that they wanted to bring back a partnership with Primrose Bakery down the street. A short while later, he came to our table with a few desserts on a plate. He had actually GONE to Primrose (a few blocks away) and bought the desserts for us, and served them on the house for my birthday! It was a very generous touch, and between that and a nice ambience and good drink options, we will definitely be back! read more

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