Genoa Bar

Was in Tahoe and looking for a real bar that 1) was not connected to a casino; 2) didn't have…read morevideo poker in the bar tops; 3) wasn't a corner of a restaurant; 4) catered to the locals; 5) stayed open until 2. This is the one. Dress code is as casual as the atmosphere. The locals are friendly and the drinks are hood. Highly recommended!

We stopped by this dive bar on our recent trip to Tahoe to check out a local spot. It was our first…read moretime in the area and it seemed to have great reviews so we were excited to check it out for my sister's bachelorette weekend. The bartender (I didn't catch her name, but I wish I did) was absolutely amazing. She was so friendly and kind. We showed up dressed as Pitbull and his security so we definitely stood out, but she loved it and celebrated us and my sister. She made us feel welcomed and made it as fun of an experience as possible by trying to play a Pitbull song for us, but someone else skipped it. She gave us the last of the Jell-O shots which we greatly appreciated. She also invited us to return the next day to play Bingo at 3pm, but we couldn't make it. There's a music system (like a jukebox) where you can pay for songs you'd like to listen to. We paid for some songs that were more upbeat than the music that was playing when we arrived and it didn't seem to be well received by some of the other patrons. Others have the option to skip your songs (even though you pay for them). I personally had a blast and had great interactions with others in the bar, but others in my group had experiences that made them feel unwelcome by people in the bar so I deducted a couple stars from my review since it didn't seem to be inclusive. My sister was in the bathroom and overheard others saying negative things about our group so we called it a night shortly after that happened. I wish this place was a little more inclusive, but I would return just to visit with our bartender who was so welcoming to our group.

New bar with a beautiful whiskey selection

The Blood Orange Paloma with Don Julio Blanco!

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New Patio Summer 2021

Whiskey Dick's

4.0(133 reviews)

9.0 mi

My gf and I came here for a week from Anaheim. We've been around the lake and found many memorable…read moreplaces, but whiskey dicks is something special. We love to play pool, so we found out that the dick has free pool all day Wednesday. Boioioiioing! Gotta love the local crowd, but more than that, the cozy atmosphere and great tunes. I seriously only wrote this review after telling my gf that I want to move to tahoe because of the cheap drinks, free pool, and great music that's reflective of my own playlists. Dude...

To begin with , I'm not a local . I just came here for the weekend . (Also this was like my third…read moretime at a bar or maybe second ) Arrived at around 11 pm , already a bunch of drunk people . The bartender was regular to us at the beginning but then started giving us a weird look . I thought maybe because I look young , idk. She asked what we want , we ask for a tequila shot but we didn't know which one ( all the bottles behind her looked empty ) she said what kind and laughs and I asked her , maybe a dumb question. Can you make us a mix drink , something you recommend. She said figure out what y'all want and come again. I was already feeling kind of tipsy so I just decided to go to a liquor store and call it a night . She messed up for-sure , I was ready to tip her , good cash . I would've been down to get the most expensive drink . I'm Mexican , hopefully that wasn't her problem. Don't go here if you are Young, Mexican , or if you want to be recommended to some drinks .

And line dancing with late night happy hour after 10:30 it's $5 drinks wells

Signage

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Whiskey Dicks is very pet friendly. Just keep your dogs on leash while they're around and mind them.

The Timbers Saloon

4.3(20 reviews)

11.6 mi

This is the platonic ideal of a locals dive bar. It's perfect. Drinks are CHEAP with a decent beer…read moreselection. Free popcorn. Nice little patio. There lots of regulars but they're all quite friendly to this out of towner. Tip heavy and have a good time.

Fun dive bar in Carson city. A locals place with fun warm ambiance…read more Bartenders are friendly and drinks are poured well. Price point is great, and a generous gentleman bought a round for the bar. We all got a cool wooden token to keep til ready to redeem. Old school/ fun. You like dive bars? Check this one out !!

Drink tokens are given when a patron buys a round. Super cool, and fun way to keep you visiting this place.

They have coffee, which means they can make an Irish coffee! I already love this place.

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Uncle Tom's Cabin

4.8(30 reviews)

34.7 mi

First time visitor on a motorcycle trip. Got to meet Rance, the Manager/Bartender, and had a…read morewonderful time learn about the history of the property. If you're hungry, get some food in Georgetown. We ate at Worton's Market. Uncle Tom's Cabin has great drinks and the scenery is majestic. You will not be disappointed!

Stopped in for some cold beverages and to tent camp overnight. Amazing conversations at the bar,…read morewhich has two refrigerators and a good variety of canned beer and seltzers. Service was awesome and friendly. Set up our tent for the night in the meadow, which is a very short walk down from the bar. Even on a three day weekend, there were plenty of camping spots available. Will definitely return again soon.

Carved bench

Historic Bench

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Meadow and special events area

Village Pub

4.3(70 reviews)

17.9 mi

The BEST dive bar in ALL of incline !!! Come here for darts, pool and touch tunes. Beer pricing is…read morenot too shabby either!

Been here food was great nice other customers now the downside there is bar tender when you ask for…read morea drink she had a face and energy that's uninviting like she doesn't want you there she clearly has her favorite customers she needs to be more polite. I was honest and kind and she was clearly annoyed Village pub yall need to speak with her it's either she hates my skin color she was nice to other people but I personally felt like an outcast. service the good customers with a smile it's not necessary all the time but definitely don't service them with a stanky attitude like does she have a resting bitch face also those restrooms obviously have some narcotic activity going on in there at night

Nothing like day drinking on April 1st during a snowstorm

Bar view from stools

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The Paddle Wheel

4.3(68 reviews)

17.1 mi

Karaoke night? Yes please With an incredibly supportive…read morecrowd that will cheer you, sing along with you, and hype you up. Need a snack? There's popcorn! Did your phone die? They got you! Many and diverse beverages options and cards are accepted. Gaming available. Impressively clean and stocked restroom

I went here for a birthday and I tell you what... this place was perfect. Chill, good vibes and…read moregreat service (Mary was amazing!) older and younger crowd. They have a touch tunes music player. Tip Mary well! She is awesome! Ok bye Tahoe.

Gorgeous day in Tahoe.

#PaddleWheel

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Ian and our fabulous martinis!!

Lucky Beaver Bar & Burger

As I walked in I was greeted and asked to order to go. I got the platinum burger, medium well and…read moresub with onion rings and ranch dressing. The meat was perfectly done even shared the burger with my mom. I was so full. The onion rings were delish too. The ambiance is bar- burger combo. There is plenty of table booth seating. The place was crowded. One of the cool things to see is the wall memorobilia and the chef cooking in open fire at entrance window.

24/7 deliciousness…read more Fun servers with no rush. This place is worth the wait. Fabulous food and great drinks. Julius Beaver is their spin on an orange Julius alcoholic beverage. A double loses that sweet orange cream flavor so I recommend keeping it a single. Ahi Poke is delicious (make sure you ask for extra won ton chips because you only get three) this is served in a cocktail glass. Expensive for the small portion but tasty. It used to be bigger like nachos but I have not been here in 3 years. Cajun wings consistently delicious and good sized. Awesome ranch. Huge burgers and fun atmosphere. Thank you and I'll be back tomorrow!

Holy thick burger Batman! Blackjack burger, don't miss it!

The Bar

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The Tap Shack

4.8(47 reviews)

12.4 mi

This is hands down my favorite little bar! From the moment you walk in, it feels less like going…read moreout to a bar and more like hanging out with family. The atmosphere is so cozy, fun, and genuinely welcoming, and you can tell how much love goes into creating such a special space. I especially love that it's woman-owned and that there's always something fun going on, from events to little reasons to get everyone together. It has that rare small-town, everybody-knows-everybody feeling that makes you want to keep coming back. If you're looking for good drinks, fun events, and a place where you actually feel like you belong, this is it. So grateful to have a place like this in our community!

We love the Tap Shack! Great owners. And the bartenders are all friendly and efficient. That have…read moreall different bands and solo acts in the summer, both in their parking lot across the street and on the patio, which offers heaters and comfy seating!! This establishment is kept super clean!! When there is entertainment they often have food trucks if you're hungry.

The new outdoor stage!

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Audible's Sports Bar and Gaming

4.6(116 reviews)

5.0 mi

Great chicken sandwich called the Bada Bing and $80 winnings from Keno at the bar. Friendly and…read morecapable lady behind the bar. Kinda crowded and fun with the good music and sports bar vibe. I would go there again when I'm in the area..

Foods great try the specials, quality food options in s Lake Tahoe during all seasonsread more

Old Fashioned

Smoked Pork Butts

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$10,000 jackpot

The Ice House Daniel

5.0(3 reviews)

0.1 mi

What a beautiful restaurant - from the decor to the plate setting, everything has its glam…read more We had reservations for 4. When we arrive, we were seated right away with menus and a beverage menu. The wine list was nice. I ordered a glass of champagne and my husband ordered an Old Fashion. I was very impressed how yummy the drinks were. Presentation was top notch. We then, ordered a few appetizers, salad and soup to start with. For dinner, I had the crusted salmon and my husband had the filet. Again the presentation was excellent. Their lamb was out of this world - best lamb in Nevada. Finally, we ordered yummy desserts with Expresso martini. The customer service was epic, along with the night. Make sure to make reservations to get your spot.

The Ice House is our standalone bar adjacent to the Main Daniel's restaurant. It is called so…read morebecause the original building that stood in its place was an actual ice house made for storing ice in the days before refrigeration. Years ago, this building was a gift shop adjacent to the previous La Ferme. The owners of Daniel's did a fabulous job rebuilding this structure, including repurposed stones from the original ice house building. I think a separate review is warranted as it stands on its own as a place to gather after a Genoa Town event, for drinks and light bites. We were recently here after Bingo night and following this year's lighting of the Hope's Tree across the street. The Ice House also has a nice patio for casual outdoor (weather permitting) get togethers. Gayle and I were also here during Candy Dance, for sausages and beer, and far away from the maddening crowd. The Ice House also hosts fairly regular wine tastings. And all this without a restaurant reservation next door. The inside is cozy with maybe room for a dozen folks. The bar is cool, the barkeeps know the community favorite adult beverages, and its just a sweet, casual, and relatively quiet spot to hang out. If you want a fine dining meal, make sure you have reservations at Daniel's. If you want loud, fun, and sometimes crowded, the Genoa Bar is just across the street. And 8 times out of 10, we'd rather be here at the Ice House.

Crusted salmon

Chocolate yummyness

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Mushroom soup

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C S.

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17 years ago

I have to say that I have been to the Genoa Bar more than one time.. I find it to be the real McCoy.. Hello, it's 156 years old.. Lots of History, Good People, Great Drink Specials (Bloody Marys). And yes there is smoking aloud, and that's okay. I'm a nonsmoker but I still go.. No I don't care for the smell of smoke on my clothes, but I do have a washer & dryer. I can dress to the best or in my Biker Leathers and feel no different in either clothes when I go in there. I am treated as a Customer when I arrive and a Friend when I leave... The Bartenders there always tell me to have a nice day or evening and to Please Come Back.... There's No Other Place Like It..:) If John Wayne and Clint Eastwood are good enough to drink in there , then it's good enough for me.. :) read more

Derek W.

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3

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8 years ago

Came here after golfing with friends, a group of 6 men. The pussy whipped owner came over and told us to watch our language (full disclosure, we said fuck in a bar...out loud to our group at the end of the bar). This bar hasn't been cleaned in 78 years and has old school porn, bra's and panties on the walls for "decoration". We will never come back and I will make sure anyone who I can find an ear in the area will never visit this place again...there is a way to approach grown men and the way we were approached was not the way. If I/we were in a worse mood this could have gone way worse but since we are not assholes we prefer to punish financially vs physically...thank god this wasn't 5 years ago!!! read more

Jeff D.

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3 years ago

Stepping into the realms of yesteryears, what an incredible journey! A flood of memories, both sights and sounds, embracing me, Genoa Bar, where cherished recollections dwell, And a warm, welcoming bartender, my storytelling companion, oh, tell! A delicate glass of wine, caressed and cherished, Inviting ambiance, a delightful expedition to be relished, Curiosity sparked, hunger pangs on the rise, Inquired about food, hoping for a surprise. Alas, the response was not what I craved, Only beef jerky, leaving my appetite enslaved, But fear not, for joy still found its way to me, A zesty, liberating Bloody Mary, setting my spirit free. read more

Dave H.

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8

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3 years ago

Had a great time here drinking and listening to the live band with some friends. Cool saloon with a lot of history and wonderful decors. It's the oldest thirst parlor in Nevada, I heard someone said. They served us very cold beers and very delicious BBQ and sauce. The atmosphere and service was great. The staff knows a lot about the place and I find the history of the place quite interesting. Waited a bit long for the food, but it's understandable since it was a little busy when we were there. I will make sure to visit when I'm in Tahoe again. read more

Cory W.

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4

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9 years ago

BEWARE! A bunch of my friends got roofied there last Friday night. We cannot prove who did it, but it happened at the bar. If I could prove it, there would be hell to pay. I will never step foot in that place again, and plan to file a report with the Douglas Co. Sheriff. STAY AWAY!!! read more

Cole A.

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6

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14 years ago

We made a quick stop in the small town on our way back home. This is a great little place to see. It is full of history. I enjoyed looking around at all the old antiques inside. Grabbed a beer and talked to a few locals. We will be back read more

Victoria H.

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3

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10 years ago

Best bar in the area! Go see Lindsey, Ellie or Alisha they are the best! Fantastic drinks, atmosphere and service

Mike C.

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2 years ago

The Wild West at its finest. Make sure to stop in and enjoy the rich history of this iconic Nevada saloon.

Nancy D.

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6

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1 year ago

The Genoa Bar is not in Minden! It's a great place to go but it is located in the town of Genoa, Nevada read more

Gamer G.

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7

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10 years ago

Well for starters it needs a sign for kids that they can't go in there. But it's not half bad.

Nichole K.

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6

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7 years ago

Favorite bar to be outside at! Great for new people to NV. Best drink is the Cucumber Melon.

Kat S.

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7

2 years ago

Love this place. I completely recommend it to all. And you can't miss Raquel Welch's bra!!!

Katie M.

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18

2

15 years ago

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star....I Whis I Was Sitting At Genoa Bar...AGAIN =D

Kenneth J.

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45

79

13 years ago

Great atmosphere! Will be back!!

Sheila E.

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4

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15 years ago

Between rounds of golf! yes!

Jaci V.

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2

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13 years ago

A must visit!!!

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