Terrific live music venue - I wish I lived closer so I could go more often. As others have noted, Peri's has a very friendly crowd, an excellent sound system and great selection of bands. For smokers - not me - the huge smoking area right next to the bar but still under cover has to be a plus too. Just to give you an idea of the warm welcome you're likely to receive at Peri's.... when our band first played here I didn't know the layout, so parked my car in the entryway next to the bar to unload. The bartender saw me and immediately came out. At any other bar that would have been to tell me :"You can't park here!", but at Peri's he'd come rushing out to let me know it was easier to unload if I moved my car near to the back door. Says it all. read more

Went to see Southern Comfort and Fleetwood Mask, great venue, great times, great service!

This place is for loosers. I'm a very liberal person, like all kinds but this place has bad vibes. Went there and had some drinks with my hubby on date night and instead of driving home intoxicated, a waitress said I should leave my car. Well, I did but they had my car towed. They must have something going on with the tow company, terre linda tow. VERY suspicious dealings happening here. NO signs indicating time limits or tow warnings. A bartender resembling a rat on heroin was the one who had my car towed. His life must suck. Like I said, bad vibes, very suspicous. I am taking them to small claims court. read more

Sweet little dive with good music. Nice deck area. Check out their schedule. Lot's of variety in the music.

The future of rock and roll was "born" here. If you have never seen Tommy Odetto play, try and catch him here before his star rises much higher and he will be stadium stages instead. Great staff. Cool venue with a lot of history. read more

Great bartenders, great people, good drinks, pool tables, nice patio with a mural of the West Marin hills complete with waterfall, HUGE backyard complete with lush garden and stage... Oh! And dont forget to check out the bathrooms... they are works of art! I heart Peri's read more

Excellent place to enjoy live music! Peri's is tons of fun for dancing and pool playing. The bands they feature are absolutely great, and I love the selection: lots of different types of music on different nights, with just the right emphasis on local talent. My only misgiving is the drinks they serve are not quite as delicious as they could be, especially in a town where we enjoy pretty good drinks in most of our local watering holes. The soda guns produce non-brand sodas for mixers, I think, based on the way the cola and diet cola taste. Also it seems they might need replacement -- at least new hoses, as the club soda tastes a bit moldy sometimes. A somewhat pricey fix for a small establishment, but one that would bring the caliber of the drinks way up. Otherwise, it's a great place, and we love going there for music and fun. read more

Chill place, cool outdoor seating. I like the pink outdoor exterior with the glass wall

Love, love, love this place! It's part of what makes Fairfax my favorite town in the bay. There is a great mix of people who frequent Peri's, from people in their early 20's to locals who have been in Fairfax longer than I have been on this earth. Peri's isn't a social contest - there's co mingling of ages, races, lifestyles, etc. This place is NOT a meat market and I don't feel the need to cover my ass walking through crowds (ladies you know what I mean). There are two outdoor seating areas, one up front by the street and the other behind the bar (more of a garden like setting) - GREAT for the warm summer months. The music is always good and if there is a cover it's a reasonable amount. I can't say enough about my favorite little bar. You'll have to come and experience it for yourself :) And make sure to check out the bathrooms while you are there. read more

Good music and good Fairfax people. Boom. Ignore the bad reviews lol enjoy them as a leisure read.

You cannot fake a dive bar, and Peri's is the real deal. Perfectly dim but warm lighting, easy going vibe, nice outdoor areas in back and off the side of the stage, and a local but welcoming crowd. Take the time to read the music calendar and pick a band that appeals to you, you almost can't go wrong. Many local musicians roost here between tours and the level of talent can really surprise you! Always tip the band on no cover nights. It being Fairfax, use a designated driver, grab a taxi, or walk to and from. Or stay sober. Service is consistently good. This place is a gem! A couple of minor suggestions - beer is perfectly cold (new cooler I think), make sure the lines are kept clean too! People always remember that perfect pint. The PA sounds whack, maybe can use an upgrade. Change your marquee after closing so it is correct the next morning (this is irritating), and publish your monthly calendar earlier. Then again, what's a dive without imperfection? My favorite Peri's story? Many! Monophonics, California Honeydrops, Vinyl, Breakin' Bread, Kortuzday meet ups, Tommy Odetto, Tom Finch, Inyx Herman and so many great local configurations. Rusty Evans and Ring of Fire (rest in peace, Marcus) with Barry Sless and Danny Uzilevsky twanging out for three sets. Rocking! But my topper was the Sunday night when Count Basie Orchestra was playing at 19B. The band was on the road to Reno afterwards but staying that night in Marin. One by one about 5 to 7 band mates trickled into Peri's after their early show, had a couple drinks and sat in with Elvis Johnson and his band. The place blew up! These high caliber jazz swingers really let their hair down, old school blues with horns, jamming away for the rest of the night. Epic. I talked to one of the trumpet players and he said they almost never get this opportunity because their schedule is tight and most cities they play do not have a local music bar like Peri's open after they are done. Did I say epic? Only in Fairfax... read more

One of my first stops of checking out the town since moving to the area. Loved it. The live music was great. The bar is spacious with room to dance, the bartenders were really friendly and cool (and made fine cocktails)-- and then I discovered the HUGE backyard! With an awesome (and oddly narrow) ping pong table, lots of places to sit, and general casual vibe. I felt like I was at a cool house party. So far there is nothing I miss about San Francisco. read more

Had a blast! There was a live band playing the night I went. They were pretty epic in their washed up neo hippie grunge rock way. The bartender definitely earned her tips that night! My favorite part hands down was the womens bathroom and its incredible/horrifying shrine to Elvis. Impressive little dive bar! read more

Love this bar. Having been born and raised in this town little has changed. You can always rely on friendly service with a smile. As I sit in the patio and look up at the green hills I still run in, I sip my IPA and Makers with a smile of fond memories. read more

yeah so this place is pretty much right on-point for an old school neighborhood dive: no pretension, generous pours, two smoking patios, pool table, solid staff, & live music frequently. keep it up read more

I like this as a venue for live music in Fairfax. I've seen some great shows there. I like the outdoor patio and backyard as a place to hang out. Plus your close to some other clubs in Fairfax to check out during the breaks. read more

I felt like I was stepping back in time at this bar (not in a good way), the cigarette was awful also the bartender was not that friendly. I wanted a Fairfax experience but sadly it is not to be had here. read more

Peri's is like a home away from home for me - I always feel relaxed and welcome. A nice covered patio, plus a big backyard with horseshoes in the summertime. I miss when Van Morrison's mom used to hang out here! Good strong drinks served by friendly staff. Watch for the Fairfax fuzz though - you're definitely better off walking home. As Geezer Don once said - Where the neon meets the wilderness... read more

My first time ever to come to the bar in North Bay, it was interesting to observe completely different crowds than Oakland/Berkeley or SF. Perfect size and not so packed. read more

I think I just had the best Irish coffee I have ever had. The bartender whipped the cream to order!

A dive with live music. Its why you drink in Fairfax.

My favorite live music venue in Fairfax, maybe all of Marin. Virtually any night of the week they have great, fun and interesting music. The crowd is always diverse and fun to watch. Drinks are decent and reasonably priced. Feels like someone took a fun neighborhood bar in San Francisco and plopped it down in the middle of our fun quirkly town. read more

I love Peri's, so so so much. It's a classic dive, with the requisite pool tables, low stage and crappy PA, cheap cover and drinks, fairly polite doormen, and chill bartenders who really know their stuff . Then you have the Marin add-ons: pretty garden area, outdoor smoking patio, amazing local bands and events, harmless weirdos dancing alone, and the unique personality of Fairfax, which I think maybe should secede from the union and create its own country, with a cabinet with positions like Minister of Guitar Tones and Secretary of Yoga and Hiking, single payer health care, and no leash laws. Only thing I don't like is that on the rare occasions when I'm not drinking like a fish for whatever reason, and I go in here on a saturday night at 11:30 and everybody in the place is stinking drunk and yelling at each other and hitting on each other. It's so---what's the word. Boring? And there are a lot of regulars who know each other and are in there EVERY NIGHT. But hey, Peri's is a bar and it is a dive. If you're down with that, and you love music, you'll probably love Peri's. read more

Good live music & very chill crowd. Best bar in this town.

5 Star review, quick drinks, high quality. Beautiful people. Live music, clientele is welcoming and friendly!

Peris' has come to be my favorite Fairfax bar. Cover charges are always reasonable and the bartenders are the best. They have great music line ups and dancing is great! Julio, Mikey, Danny, Alexis, Denise..you guys rock! read more

Peri's basically a perfect mix of everything that makes local dive bars great.

Come for the Bloody Mary!...DANNY makes the best ones I have EVER had- no exaggeration. If Danny made all the Bloody Maries that ever existed, the world would be a better place. ALL bartenders out there can learn a thing or two from him!!!! read more

I really love this bar and all the bartenders. I feel safe to be female there because the bartenders don't tolerate harassment. They are more concerned with my feelings of safety than the potential money from pussygrabbing asshats, who they 86 right quick. read more

Was at this bar the night of Dec. 12, 2017. I was with 5 other executives enjoying a night out after a day of Corp meetings. The bartender had a long beard and was not friendly at all. I ordered a round of drinks and handed him a credit card. He said it was cash only. I paid him in cash and left a very good tip. The next round of drinks were ordered by the one female in our group. She asked for another round and she also made the mistake of handing him a credit card. He said it was cash only and when she said no problem and handed him cash, she asked if it was possible to get a receipt. Out of the corner of my eye I saw him throw the cash back in her face and he yelled at her to "Get the Fuck out of my bar" I walked over and asked him what was wrong. He yelled at me and told me to get the fuck out too. When I said no I wanted to know what happened, he walked around the corner of the bar, grabbed the beer out of my hand and threw it against the wall and yelled in my face to get the fuck out or he would physically throw me out. The female in her 50's began crying and said all she did was ask for a receipt. It is clear the owner must be ok with this kind of customer service. I would suggest never going to this place again. read more

Beware of the swinging door. I know people have been clipped by it. No one takes responsibility.

I love Peri's. We live about 3 blocks from it, and have had a good time every time we go. HOWEVER. Be sure to check the online calendar, or call ahead before showing up expecting to see a particular band in person. Since I live a mere couple of blocks from the place, I typically don't bother to do this. Apparently though, Peri's doesn't bother to change the marquis until mid afternoon. Tonight we invited friends over for dinner and planned to go see Rusty Evans play afterwards. Fortunately, we checked the calendar (last minute) and discovered that they had actually played last night. I would accept this as our error had this not happened 3x in the past month. Thanks for spoiling the evening again, Peri's. read more

I like this bar. It's low key and casual. People are friendly and lots of locals. They have fun music on the patio on the weekends which is great in the summer and the vibe is great. Check it out! read more

1920's style. Small town flavor. I find myself hangin out here every so often. I just love the Art Deco Bar it's so pretty! The back patio/ garden area is really where it's at in the summertime. They have bands play every weekend and open mic nights througout the week. What I really admire is the hot pink restrooms, all done up with glitter and cute quotes about "the last time I saw Elvis". read more

The bartertenders are wicked nice. Ask your name, make you feel welcome. The live musics cool but pretty cramped. The bartenders really make it 5 stars read more

What can I say? Consistently hilarious fun.... bar, dance floor, outside space and games. What more do you need? Oh and the friendliest people around. Love this place! read more

Went there recently to see Mano Negra and had a rip roaring time. Great diverse crowd, surprised by how fun it was!! Sweet outdoors spaces. One of the only venues in Marin to dance with good music. read more