It is always a good vibes great plase to relax after a hard day with the charm of a small townread more

Don't let the outside steer you away. When we walked in we were greeted by a very nice young woman…read morewho was the bartender. It appears to be a place where pool players go. Great drinks at a great price and great service.

Ice cold beer! Great bartenders shuffle board table to play for free, 2 pool tables only $0.50 a…read moregame with free pool on Sundays. 10 beers on draft. Bar snack food available and very reasonable prices and free popcorn all day every day

Where everybody knows your name! The staff is the awesome! Great Beer selection! Great prices!read more

It's a great experience!! My Fiancé really ENJOYED his Dirty Beer If you like a great ZIGGG flavor…read morethis is the beer for you.

I was reluctant to stop in here but I am so glad I did. Great staff and the atmosphere is very…read moreinviting. Not to mention the frosty mugs keep the beer ice cold. I definitely found my new watering hole!

Nice bar, it's kinda out away from everything though. They have pool and dart leagues with steel…read moretip darts. There is also a horse shoe pit out near the back patio.

I love the fact this bar has real darts. Good bartenders and good ppl. Lots of specials. Put ur…read morename and number on the back of ur receipt to win a $50 bar tab.

Close to home and locals/friends hangout there!! I don't…read moreeven drink and still go in to chat and mix with great people.

You'll get an honest drink here and it's nice outside and secluded…read more I like playing music on the digital jukebox and then go out back and enjoy listening to it. The only downside to this place is that some of the regulars get a little obnoxious when they start feeling the booze; when they start getting that way, it's time to go home.

My sister, my husband & I came here Sun 8/23 to play pool. we all got a 16oz Sierra Nevada Hazy $6…read morewhich is still a good price even though it wasn't happy hour yet. We played pool for a few hours since it's free on Sundays. Kym took good care of us as usual.

great dive bar / sports bar AND the longest running bar in Chico -- it's truly an institution. the…read morereason I'm writing THIS review? the burger is incredible... just a simple "old school" hand pressed burger patty cooked on a flat-top grill, BAM! the decades of seasoning have permeated into the soul of the entire kitchen and flavors are juicy and meaty, a "comfort food" type of burger. and the full bar is lovely as are the bartenders, and many of the clientele are over the age of 60 and have been coming here since they were in college. the sports bar part of the place has everything being played on a screen somewhere -- I just found Cricket on TV! a working man's vibe -- get a "double cheeseburger with pepper jack, no onions" and tell 'em Brando sent'cha!

Owner is very cordial and make good drinks. Jake knows is beverages too! They have ton s of board…read moregames, pool tables and late night evening shenanigans. Ask for a ride home if it's too late and ya get drunk!

Hey shout out to the Bungalow...great new shirts ...honoring our Veterans…read more They were there for us , never take freedom for granted, too many died to get it-

Came in as our 2nd stop of night just to get a drink or two and then go to the next place. I had…read morelow (ha) expectations, I didn't know what to expect and just hoped it would be a chill spot. Well I was pleasantly surprised as it was a pretty cool, divey spot. There is a large bar and many pool tables, a sign posted saying it was the only pool hall in Chico. I didn't check out the tables but almost all of them were taken by various groups. The clientele was extremely varied between regulars and people stopping in for one drink like us. There were older, retired aged persons to the college co-ed. The drink was good, the bartenders were nice, and there was a bouncer checking IDs at the bar. I enjoyed it and will be back.

The food is really good, better than dive bar quality. Hottest bartenders in town, especially half…read moreshaved head with a bun

The Bear - Downtown Chico My husband, my brother, and I…read morestopped at The Bear after a morning hike one weekend. We were starving, and the food hit the spot. I especially loved the curly cheese fries, and the fried chicken sandwich was good too. The place is steeped in history. I'm not really a bar person and the energy isn't quite my vibe, but there's a lot to appreciate--especially the wild ceilings packed with random items. It's unique and full of character, even if it isn't perfectly aligned with my usual preferences. My husband, a local who grew up in Butte County, shared some great stories about his Chico State days, back when this was still a quieter town of wealthy families with unpaved roads. Those little pieces of local history made the visit even more interesting. A solid, character-filled stop if you enjoy the Bar vibe, you're hungry after a hike and open to a place with real personality.

I was visiting my son in Chico and had heard that "The Bear" was a must-do for Chico…read more The restaurant itself is very vibe-y. It is a lot! Loads of TVs with a variety of sports events playing. We ordered at the counter and then sat down at a table. We only waited about 15 minutes to get our food. My son and I ordered the Great Bacon Burger and specialized it to our liking. I ordered the side salad and he got curly fries. His roommate ordered the Near Burger with curly fries. When we got our food, the boys' burgers were not the way they had ordered them (one had cheese and the other had tomatoes). And it wasn't clear was whose was whose. My side salad was basic basic fare. I should have ordered the curly fries. I probably won't be back, but it was fun to visit the iconic Chico restaurant.

Visited August 13 2026. See my receipt…read more We always have a great time here! Very relaxing and dog friendly! We hit happy hour ( starts at 2pm..score!) And I had a chardonnay and my boyfriend had a margarita. Both were satisfying! We shared the burban burger with fries. The bourbon burger had nice crispy bacon on it and the fries are crunchy and delicious! We also ordered the coconut shrimp ( that was on the happy hour menu) and they were good too! Breanna waited on us and she was awesome! Outdoor covered patio is nice too ! Love the music...the vibe...and the customers are always so friendly too! We had leftovers! Bring your friends and enjoy! Bar seating as well. FULL BAR.

This is the best restaurant in town! I love this place…read more I had the BLT salad again and it was fabulous. It's because they use a very good quality bacon and blue cheese. I get it with blue cheese dressing Hubby got the shrimp scampi again. And loved it. It was light and the shrimp was really good. Mom got the special Chicken salad sandwich with oyster salad which she enjoyed. I had the cotton candy fizz again. And the Montgomery peach smash. They are great ordered together. The fizz is better without the extra lemon and lime in it (which I asked for but won't do next time) I also really liked the white linen drink. Sat outside on the patio this time and enjoyed it