It was pretty random, we were the youngest people there. Everyone else was at least 60, including the employees. This man came in from the street with a flute and joined in the band, The Gayers. Some other guy just grabbed the mic and started signing. They didn't know any of the songs we requested, and as hippie as they seemed, they didn't know anything by Bob Marley. Fail. We started getting bored, and my friend was all about the $1 popcorn. I'd still come back, I had a good time. The woman who took our order was so weird! She was out there... She said things like, "Just buy the Patron, it's a good shot... We're out of Vodka." Then, when she gave us our shots (of Vodka), she asked, "Do you guys want salt and limes?" Wow. read more

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Great laid back divey spot. Bartender was awesome, they let you bring in outside food and make good drinks and make you feel at home. Nice little backyard spot for smokers if you are so inclined. Rustic and unpretentious. read more

Some would disagree I am sure but I love a local vibe . The service is awesome no food offered but you can order out . Locals are very helpful with anything you need to know Sausalito or San Fran!!! read more

I've been coming to the NO NAME since 1970 and it's a mandatory stop when spending a day in Sausalito. I've read some of these 'reviews'....and some of them just don't get it. Look into the history of the No Name....the Sterling Hayden connection....and kick back and drink in the history, the (yes) smells and the sheer longevity of this place. Not one thing has changed since I was there in the 70's...and that's the best thing about this place. I will always get my V and T...sit in the window....read the Marin I.J. and watch the tourists walk by drinking in the cosmopolitan city known as Sausalito. Save me my stool. I'll be back.... xxx to the staff at No Name. Maureen Valley Mt. Dora, Florida read more

The No-Name remains one of Sausalito's coolest hangouts. Opened in '59, it's a noble survivor of those glory days of the beat era. How great to have the rambling hip panache of those times, alive, well and thriving here in the mediocrity of the over-branded 21st-century. No, alas, there's not much left of the "beat era", though within the No Name's storied walls you'll find a vibe of what it was like . If you and your guests recall those days, when music and the world seemed new, you can tip a glass to days gone-by. If the first presidential election in which you voted was '08, you'll still meet plenty of souls your age in search of music, drink and good cheer. But most importantly, whatever generation from which you hail, you'll feel at home. And do *not* miss Tuesday's Open Mike nights hosted by Sausalito musician and treasure, Caleb Tesnow! Caleb MC's the evenings and also performs his original compositions and some covers. Guaranteed to brighten those midweek blues! In closing I suppose the best recommendation I can offer is simply this: the No Name may be the last club on Bridgeway where you'll meet colorful Sausalito locals *and* our town's honored tourists. read more

Our first visit was yesterday afternoon. The bar was almost packed but we found 2 seats. The bartender was busy, but attentive and skilled. Our vodka martini and Tennessee mule were just right and seemed reasonably priced at $10 and $12 for the Sausalito strip. The server struck up a conversation when she came to the bar, to add to our experience. I'm looking forward to going back. read more

They have KITTYS in the back room and they will let you pet them! In fact, they will love you for it. This place reminds me a lot of the Alley in Oakland - its dark and wooden inside and the vibe is unpretentious older people enjoying music and placidly getting smashed. Its refreshingly sceneless and the staff are attentive yet casual and pleasant. One of my favorite spots north of the GG bridge. read more

Fun for afternoon drinks. Friendly service. Local causal vibe. A good hang out spot while your tourist guests are shopping.

Hey Guys, I don't know what you've heard, but if you love music, Tuesday nights are a blast. Open Mic with Dameer is always a great time. The bartenders aren't always the best. The drinks aren't the best. But the history, mystery, and randomness that tends to happen makes this place a destination. One night its the guy from down the street on the house boat playing his guitar, the next act, it could be a platinum selling artist. I've seen it happen on several occasions. Nothing surprises me there. Still waiting for Tommy Tutone, and Van Morrison to return! read more

Definitely a dive bar, so if you aren't into that this is not the place for you. We had a lovely afternoon watching some basketball, drinking beers, and eating popcorn. The staff was nice to us, had a clean bathroom, and fairly cheap beer. read more

The No Name is the perfect bar...dark, dank, interesting people and good music most the time! The bartender is super friendly, as are the witty cocktail servers most of the time. Thumbs up for this Sausalito- Bay Area's best hidden secrets. read more

One of the Last true BAR's This is a great watering hole. You will see locals at around 5 on and tourist in the day. The live music is always great and the open mic nights are full of surprises All the bartenders are old school, none if the " "mixologist" BS, here, just order a drink and belly unto the bar or sit at one of the tables. I will not ruin the place for us locals but you can find some quite spot here too. My personal favorite spot on a warm summer is next to the open window on the street where you can view and or take to the passers by read more

Great little bar with live music! Open mic night every Tuesday! Highly recommend checking this place out and listening to some great music!

Classic Sausalito haunt. Still has that 60's-70's vibe dripping from the old walls. Mostly a babyboomer crowd, many in the mood to chitchat. Service efficient enough. Yummy grey goose martinis. Jazz band lively. Would go again if in the area. read more

Following the recommendation of a friend who is a local and loves this bar, my parents and I decided to drop in for one casual drink. I can definitely see why she enjoys it because of it's no nonsense, no frills atmosphere. It's definitely a dive bar - no questions there but very fun and the service was really friendly. But it reflects the way of Sausalito which is animated and relaxed at the same time. We ordered from what was on tap. There were only four which was surprisingly to me perhaps since I'm used to extensive amounts of options living in a city. We sat at the open window in the front of the bar which is perfect for people watching and, while we were there, there were a lot of people walking Bridgeway. If you're in the Sausalito area and looking to just kick back and relax, check this place out. read more

I love this bar! Love dive bars and this is a good one. However, the older-looking bar tender was a real schmuck. He told me something about me being a swinging dick (which is a term he misused as he is an ignorant loser on a bar-tending power-trip, I guess). Then told me to shut-up. That doesn't happen everyday. So there is that. And, by the way, I am not an asshole in the least. I may go back as many friends go there. I'll see if he remains the ass that he has first appeared to be. read more

All relative. Fayza's revue is excatly why we go. Love this place, best part of Sausalito. Bobby at the weekend's is histerical, especially when abusing idiots. Debbie the waitress is 12 out of 10. Love the place, some great bands as well. read more

Worn wooden furniture and live Jazz music tell a long history of this establishment. It has the feel of a pirates lair, and the local characters from the Marina make this an eclectic and interesting crowd. My favorite in Sausalito... been there twice its a real mix and walk of life of people...which i loved...its so out of place there...which makes it fun when the rest of the town sleeps...this place is still buzzing...in a laid back way as a brit it made me feel at home...a real gem read more

I don't normally drink beer in the morning. I just popped in here to use the bathroom and wash my hands b/c they were sticky from the ice cream cone I just finished. I ordered a beer b/c I can't be that person who uses a place solely for their restroom then leaves. Nice dive bar w/ a good patio outback. I would've stayed for more than one but their draught selection is weak and their bottle selection is worse so I left after one. Thanks for the use of the facilities. read more

I am giving them 5 starts simple because of the fact that they are very dog friendly . Nice , small , local bar that you have to check them out when you are in Sausalito . Highly recommended. read more

Not bad of a place. The drinks are standard price for Sausalito and the service is fast. The waitress was fast with my drinks and !was very polite. The drawback is it's only cash and it is a sausage fest. I haven't been there for the live music, but I will try it and report back. But live music can be hit or miss read more

Our local 'Cheers'. I absolutely LOVE the No Name. Great music all through the week... ESPECIALLY Friday night jazz. It's a special place.

I love this place!!! When I was a kid I used to have to drag my grandfather out of there, no kidding! Now as an adult I enjoy sitting in the back area drinking bear on a hot day. The cats are great. I even enjoy watching the yahoos play chess, because they are not very good. I also think it's cool there is a dive bar on Bridgeway in Sausalito! I think they made it a dive bar on purpose to discourage tourists from coming in, with a Bolinas sort of attitude --- locals only! The food is not bad for a dive by the way. read more

I have to say that this place is not what it used to be 10 years ago, it is true. But the music is still great, at least on Saturdays. All regulars have already adjusted to crappy drinks and service (btw, drinks are crappy, small and expensive) and go to Poggio for a nice meal and drinks before they come to NNB. So, it is really the new owners who are losing out. May be that's why the waitress can't afford a decent dress? Don't know...But the place still has a sweet spot in my heart. I don't care about the old chairs...just make me a really good Lemon Drop and bring in a great band! read more

I love this bar. Poor parking, always crowded, difficult to find seating...but it's always a fun time. If you want an up close and personal viewing of the performing band, this is your place. While the crowd isn't quite sitting on the laps of the bands, it is definitely an intimate setting. I'd highly recommend checking out this bar. read more

Awesome cute little bar. Bar keep at noon on a wed afternoon was super friendly! Beautiful outdoor patio.

Such a amazing bay area live music space! every time i come here i feel like i see just fantastic g music being played. not to mention its right on the strip in Sausalito, what more can one ask for? Quality brews, easily accessible and fantastic folks any time of day... Come check this place out if you have not yet. read more

dive / bar "slash" nice classy place to bring a trashy girl too... hey if you get hungry and you want some popcorn they just grab a bag from under the bar and pop it in the microwave for you and BAM in 30 sec your off and on your way to a full evening of fun... We were lucky enough to go there on a night of JAZZ and that was nice, drinks were heavy so that is a positive did not talk to any locals just some guys from S.F. and they were fun they cut hair they told me i had nice hair I smiled, this is a dive bar very cozy and you could totally waist a day here or a night here Cheers read more

This pub has been around since the turn of the century (the other one) and so has the staff. For a dive bar, it's the best one in this refuge from the City. What makes this bar worthy of a drop by prior to boarding a ferry back to the City, is the vast array of single malt scotches and it's across the street from the ferry. As you know, everything, including ferry rides, is better with MacCallan 18. read more

Great place and a must to stop at when in Sausalito. Its a bar--not a restaurant folks. Basic drinks with some live music on Sunday afternoons and every night of the week. I always enjoy myself there. read more

Great bar for live jazz music. Football on Sundays are a win because they have four TV's and the NFL Channel. Win. You can tell right away it's a locals mostly bar, but the staff and regulars are warm, friendly, and welcome! Food comes from the Sandwich shop down the street, which is delicious. read more

No happy hours or cheap drinks here. However, they do have a heated and covered back patio with bench style seating. At the time there was a heated game of chess being played by the regulars. Two cats also hang out in the back patio, so if you are allergic, you might want to stay inside... read more

I am a total fan of this place. The BF and I came here on our weekend get-away in Sausalito. We stumbled into this place because of the live blues band. We ended up making requests and having a few beers/glasses of wine. The waitress ( I cant remember her name ) was a sweetheart. She was always checking up on us and even recommended a sweeter house wine that they carried. The band was totally on point. Prices are extremely fair. I think we maybe spent 20 bucks which got us our 2 rounds and even let us buy another couple drinks. But thats another story lol Anyways, totally go here if you wanna kick back and chill. read more

wow, i think i must have been a different place than everyone else. By the time my friend and I hurried out of this place we decided to rename this place bizzaro-world. The bartender was rude to everyone who came in and couldn't manage a smile between bites of what I guess was her lunch. Several people asked if they could order food and were told they didn't serve after a certain time. The bartender did tell two guys that there was food a few doors down and then asked if they could bring her a side of cole slaw, and handed them a few bucks. Ummm, weird. The waitress seemed to be in la-la land and the crowd . . . hm, hard to describe. The place was almost full, yet it was eerily silent. Nobody was talking, not even to the people at their own tables. If they hadn't had the giants game on we would have been out of there in 5 minutes. read more

After reading decent reviews about this place I made a point to try it on our first night. What a waste. Right when we walked in we were given awkward stares and looks from both the bartender and the couple that he was talking to at the bar(the only other people in there) that seemed to be implying "oh great, more tourists, why are you in our hip, trendy, wanna-be badass bar?" Seriously. Now, by me saying this I realize it sounds like I am a middle aged uptight mom of 3, but I am not. I'm in my 20's and like the dark/chill atmosphere that No Name had. They just didn't seem very accepting of new people. My fiance and I came in with my mom and great aunt (so that is my guess as to why they gave us those looks). I think had we have been on our own, not with older people, they would have been friendlier. Regardless, not good customer service. The inside is very dim, chill, and kind of cool, but nothing amazing. They do have an outdoor area, but we never got back there. Bathrooms could use an upgrade, but that wouldn't ever be a deal breaker for me. Had the bartender been actually inviting, or at least smiled once at us, I may have given this 3 or 4 stars, but it is honestly nothing special at all. It's cash only, which I am not a fan of, but at least they have an ATM in there. I have heard that a lot of places in the San Fran area are cash only, so it wasn't a huge shock to me. Just a bit annoying. Go here if you just want a quick beer, to be looked at like you're unwelcomed and stupid, and if you like stale smelling buildings mixed with cigarettes. read more

Coolest music dive in Marin. Mal Sharpe, Michael Aragon, Yolanda Nickell, lots of great folks play there on a regular basis. No pretense kind of place, and everyone is welcome. read more

Cute bar in an otherwise extremely stuckup area. We apparently weren't wearing the appropriate clothing for the wine bar down the street, so we stopped in here. Definitely a dive bar, but seemed fun and the service was friendly. read more

Great bar, Bar tender even gave us a discount because we were on a tour and gave him our tour guide's name. Paid 18 for 2 vodka cranberries and a LIIT read more

Spend the weekend with my wife in Sausalito. Had a fantastic time in the bar with no name. The best part is 10 years ago when we came here on our honeymoon and it seemed to not change. Our kind of place,with our kind of people can't wait to come back. read more

Serviceable bar for what it is.. I didn't get any kind of locals only attitude like some reviewers did but it did lack a certain amount of character. for me at least. they did have a small back courtyard and it was cozy. not sure really what I expected.. wasn't my kinda place but will do in a pinch read more