Simply, the EVI is what a good neighborhood bar should be. The bartenders are friendly,…read moreinteresting and ready to strike up a conversation. The customers are friendly and open. So it's easy to shoot the bull with whoever is sitting next to you. If you show up more than twice, the bartender knows your drink and the customers remember you and will come over and say "hi". And if you show up on Tuesday nite, Crystal WILL get you up on stage to sing karaoke. Take a chance, have some fun. What else are you going to do on a Tuesday nite? I work weekends, so I haven't been there on a Saturday nite. But I hear the musics good. In all, a good " neighborhood" bar isn't about " What" or "Where" it is. It's about then people who go there and work there. ---- And for the reviewer who didn't like it. I think that says more about you, than the bartender.--

Just a wonderful local low key place. Mike the barkeep is like a drink god…read more Nice patio and Mike remembers drinks like a computer

If you're in town check them out! Super cool local bar with great entertainment . Good bar food and…read morethe bartenders know their cocktails! Legit

Closed for change of ownership. Used to be great for music and comedy nights. Hopefully, that wont…read morechange with the change of hands. Cheers!

This is a great bar in the lobby at the fairmont Sonoma mission inn. They have a nice variety of…read morenapa/sonoma wines by the glass. I was debating between 2 different sav blanc and our server was so kind to offer me a taste. The burger here is amazing! They also have a reverse happy hour from 9-10 pm Monday thru Thursday.

The salmon is cooked to perfection. The burger & onion rings are one of the best combos in…read moreCalifornia. T he e bread is from a local bakery & the butter is made in house. What more do you need to know?! Service friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Lucy is great. Jason the bartender tooDogs are permitted in the lounge.

Love OSPH! Casey has…read morea great rotating tap selection, along with wine, soda, non-alcoholic options. The place is comfortable and inviting, with various seating options - bar, couches, tables. There's a patio out front to enjoy nice days, and a pool table in the back. OSPH also has the nicest/cleanest ladies room I've ever used in a bar. There's Karaoke some nights, and trivia on Wednesdays. I love Old Sonoma.

I play here often on tour and they really got a great thing going! The folks are really chill and…read moreenjoy live music! I'm performing here tonight, and come on out if you enjoy punk rock, psychobilly or power-pop!

Total stumble upon, as I had just hiked nearby and it was a little past lunch time on a glorious…read morewarm autumn sunday. Sure I was interested in some food but it was also a football Sunday and I wanted a cold frosty beer to celebrate my hike and the start of my roadtrip. I don't do strict planning when it comes to eating and drinking. I often find it more intriguing when serendipity plays a hand. I'm walking down this town's main retail square, insured something was within reach. I pass by this unassuming dive bar with no signage but very well laid out inside. It was surprisingly quiet for a weekend afternoon in a touristy spot. Friendly bartender asked me what I wanted. But I ask first if I could get our local football game on and if they served food. Game yes said it would be on within minutes. Food unfortunately no but there were tons of options outside the door. Ordered a cold lager on tap from the east coast. The lager was light cold and refreshing. I think I finished it within minutes. Tender was quick to ask for a refill, love that. I next get a beer refill, and a Jameson on the rocks to quietly sip on, as I was now committed to watching the first half there. Very impressive glass and pour on the Irish whisky. I take a few sips but finish my beer, but this time much longer to down as I wasn't so parched now. I sip the rest of the whisky but now well diluted from the cold ice, which makes it so much more smooth to me. It opens the spirit, takes away the heat and blooms the flavors. My second round took over an hour. Then halftime hits in the game with a close score, even though my team did not look good. I tell the bartender that I'll close out to look for some lunch. By this time the bar was filling up. 3 perfectly timed drinks for well under $10 bucks a pop just sent me on my long weekend on a sweet note. I found food around the corner where they had a tv and I was able to watch the remaining of the game there. If no TVs were found, I would have gone back to the bar to finish the game. I was still pleased with my short experience there. Small town watering hole encapsulated.

Fun little bar with a home town feel. Strong drinks too. Came here in the afternoon & it wasn't…read morebusy. Bet it would be busy at night. Don't laugh but after I wrote this we went back in the morning, yes morning. They open at 6:30am! We made it there more like 9:00am and had Irish Coffee and Lagunitas Willellised Coffee (13.1%!). Watched a bit of the Drew Barrymore Show and chatted with the locals sitting alongside us at the bar.

Loved the interior. Had a little bit of a macabre, spooky feel. Great for a cocktail before/after a…read moreghost tour (or dinner). The bartenders were very knowledgeable and seemed to enjoy their craft. The cocktails we tried were all excellent, perfectly balanced and exactly what we ordered.

I visited the Beacon Bar in Sonoma recently and was disappointed by the level of hospitality we…read morereceived upon arrival. Our party of four approached the bar and attempted to move a stool from the end of the bar to help accommodate our group. Instead of offering assistance or guidance, the female bartender mouthed from behind the bar, "That does not work for us, you will have to ask others to move." The interaction felt dismissive and unwelcoming. In a very small establishment, I would expect staff--especially bartenders--to play an active role in helping organize seating and accommodating guests when possible, or at least to communicate in a friendly and solution-oriented manner. A simple suggestion or offer to assist would have gone a long way. Unfortunately, the lack of warmth and accommodation made us feel unwelcome and discouraged us from staying or spending beyond one round. While the bar may have potential, customer service is a key part of the experience, and this visit fell short. I hope management considers reinforcing a more hospitable and proactive approach toward guest service.

Driving by it, this restaurant/bar intrigued us. We were visiting family and came here for a late…read morelunch. The restaurant dining room was closed until dinner, but the bar and outdoor seating area were available. We sat outside and waited for someone to take our order. I eventually went in, and the bartender said we needed to order at the bar and they would bring us our meals. No big deal. The food was great! The mozzarella sticks were homemade and unlike any I've ever had. They were crunchy, gooey, and hot! Everything else was delicious. Grilled chicken parm sandwich, meatballs, and Italian sub were hands down awesome! When visiting again, this will be our first stop! See ya next year, Buck's!!!

The pizza is really good, in my opinion it's the best pizza. Last night I had an out of body…read moreexperience and/or some kind of extreme dopamine spike as I mowed down a few slices dipped in their ranch dressing. I'm sure the other stuff on the menu is good but I'm probably only going to order pizza when I go here. Additionally the service has been great, and the lighting is pretty dialed.

I love a good bar bar. Unpretentious. Great bartenders. Decent food when you need it. A cool dark…read moreplace on a hot day. Steiner's satisfies. Stiff drinks. Cool bartenders. Good burgers fries onion rings. Most importantly stiff drinks.

Does this place ever close? We saw that it was open around 7:30am!!! We came by at 11am for a…read moreBloody Mary. It was delicious. I had vodka and the hubs had mezcal instead. They were loaded with crispy bacon, plump olives and a piece of celery. Yum! The bartender- John - was super friendly. He gave us all kinds of recommendations for nice golf courses as he saw we just came from playing golf. The bar itself has pool tables and dart boards as well as lots of TVs with various programming. Seems they have a great food menu, but we did not eat. They also have snacks like bags of interesting chips that you don't find in US routinely, if you just want something quick. Seems the bar has a lot of options and you could probably get whatever you want. Maybe not craft cocktails but typical ones. Parking is along the street. Bathrooms for customers.

We came here for a late lunch after arriving in Sonoma from flying in from San Fran. We were tired…read moreand hungry. Our rental vehicle was not the best either. Stressed out. After a few beers, we settled in and relaxed. Our server was great, and she gave us enough time to chill. The outdoor area was beautiful, but it was a warm day, so we chose to eat inside. When we ordered, the service was excellent and quick. I ordered the Chili verde without rice. Amazing. It's one of the best things I've tasted in years!!!! My husband got the fish and chips, his usual go-to. He loved them! I would not hesitate to come back to HopMonk! Oh, btw, GPS took us the wrong way, so be aware. We ended up in a paid parking lot of business offices and walked around a bit before we found the restaurant. Had to repark to avoid a ticket.

Food was meh and price for what you get was worse. I can usually give some consideration for price…read moreif I am getting good tasting quality food. That was not the case here. We ordered the Nashville hot chicken sandwich with fries and the French dip with pickle fries. The Nashville chicken definitely was not hot and didn't have much flavor. Fries were ok. The French dip was better, but not for the price. Need to update the bathrooms too. Dine elsewhere.

Had one of the best prix-fixed meals I have had in a long time. Visiting food influencer Steph…read moreWhitaker presented a five course Neapolitan dinner. Every course was a winner. The accompanying suggested wine list perfectly matched with the courses. Loved the option of 3 oz 6 oz or bottle. Kudos to Valley for putting this on. Would like to see more events like this.

This quaint little restaurant was busy and constantly flowing with people. They can accommodate…read moreparties of two and they had tables of 8 or so! The food was unique with hints of Asian influence but there are some very French things as well. We ordered way too much for two people so I definitely recommend one main, and only 3 or so small plates to share. The pork chop was really tender and my favorite thing we had as well as the burrata. The staff was knowledgeable and we had people check in and they were really knowledgeable about the wine list as well!