I've been going to this fun bar for a couple of decades! Always a fun time and great music! The bartenders are very friendly and make everyone no matter who you are feel welcome! The drinks poured are always full and they have a great selection of beers! read more

Very large space with lots of seating. Enjoyed playing on the pool table. Bartenders were super nice and helpful. Easy to talk with others and fun overall. read more

My friends and I came across this place by chance as we were walking the strip looking for a drink. We saw a group of men walk in that looked like they were going to be the life of the party and they sure ended up being so. Nice place that offers a great vibe and welcomed our group of 6 straight women with open arms. DJ played great music, drinks were strong. Friendly staff. Will definitely come again. Wish I had taken more photos. read more

Rainbow Cattle Company - Front of the bar which I took the day after I visited this place. Wish I took more photos the night before. Really great spot. - Gay Bars Near Me - Guerneville, California

This place is great. While it gives dive bar, it's huge. Typically I think of dives as smaller but the bar, the actual bar behind which the tenders ply their trade, is bigger than many of the dives I've loved and left. Their outdoor area is a lil smaller but it's nice. The music was great, service was great, ordering was easy as was settling up. You have to stop in for at least one drink- always. Every time. read more

Sonoma County's best dive bar with DJ's on the weekend, good drinks and fun bartenders.

Lively dive bar! Rainbow Cattle Company was expectedly busy on the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend. The interior was dimly lit with eclectic decor (mostly cow skulls and vintage photography), a few pool tables, and some arcade games. The bar was cash only and the drinks were ridiculously strong - generous pours, too! They also had a small (dog friendly) back patio, which was fully covered. Overall, good vibes and quick service! read more

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Came for a Give Back Tuesday event. Wonderful friendly bartenders and everyone has super fun energy!

It was my first time back to Guerneville since having left after being raised here. The bartenders were so kind here! I forgot the gentlemen's name but it was a sunday night and he gave us lots of spots to check out and they didn't disappoint. My partner and I love bars that have their own vibe and Rainbow Cattle Co. for sure takes the cake on reflecting values and coexisting. Absolutely loved the vibes read more

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Love this bar! Bartenders make solid drinks. Good prices. Bathroom is clean. & tons of games to play or just sit & chat.

Travel to this area a bit and looked up this cute old school Gem of an LGBT bar. It has history. Great staff but cash only! Definitely will hit again when back in town. read more

My new favorite bar and sadly I live 7 hours away. An iconic, welcoming space in Guerneville where honky tonk country meets queer vibes. Fun games, Pliny on tap, friendly staff and good music. Cash only which is honestly a plus. Step back in time. Check out the art. Grab a drink. You're gay and having the time of your life. Cheers! read more

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Love me a good local dive bar!!! Ben was super kind and good company. This was only our second time to guerneville but our first visit to this bar and we will def plan on coming back especially with how welcoming they were to our little pup. We came here shortly after they opened so they were not busy much which was perfect. We definitely plan on coming back next time we are in town. Thank you again Ben and congrats again on becoming part owner. read more

I love a good dive bar. Went there with a friend while we were in town of the weekend. Good times.

We were four, old, straight guys on a bicycle tour. We were looking for a bar that was so friendly, they'd let us roll our loaded camping bikes in while we enjoyed a beer and air conditioning. I peeked into the RCC and asked the bartender if he could accommodate us. "Absolutely! Roll em in and put 'em in the stable out back!" He replied. And so began one of the best bar and customer service experiences any of us had ever had. This is a bar with a clean bathroom, a friendly vibe in the afternoon, a great beer selection, and at least one of the most skilled and caring bartenders in the universe. Did we feel like we were invading what is clearly a comfortable refuge for the LGBTQIA community? At first, yes. I am a privileged-as-hell American who has access to darn near any bar on the planet, so I don't want to take up someone else's bar stool. This concern of mine evaporated within the first minute as the bar tender set us up with some cold pints of a local-ish brew. We felt welcome. We were visited by one of the locals but most ignored us. The bartender kept a close eye on us and set us up with a bowl of potato chips. If you've ever toured by bike, you know how magical it is to eat food containing salt and fat. And you know how delicious a cold drink tastes after miles of turning the cranks. There we were with blissful smiles -- second pints on the way. One of our wiser members realized that we had better cut ourselves off or we'd end up staying in this haven until it was too late to get to our next camping destination. We settled up. As we rolled our bikes back through the bar and out the front door, it was like we were a small parade and we were sent off with kind wishes to "watch out for cars!" and "come back any time!" Thank you, Rainbow Cattle Company. May you continue to thrive and do your part to Make America Gay Again. read more

Rainbow Cattle Company - Best Bar Experience in the West - Gay Bars Near Me - Guerneville, California

Pinball...... You can never go wrong (of course you could: go wrong.) Apparently, some one-star-type people have .... It's a matter of perspective right? .... Here is my experience here... A. I am of color... brown .... asian.... And (worst of all.... Left -footed) B. All the one star people I feel make me feel .... Real real bad ..... like super bad .... C. Except .... For me, .... This place, as a person of color, non-binary, lumberjack, fashionista, old .... & Inuit..... C H I L D !!!!!!! Please save your shitty ..... sounding like--- priv--liv--- pseudo ---skan-boy-sis. Non---- bullshit..... The Uglies .... Diner have a good time.... What's new.... (The uglies; are of an ugly personality..... just look up their other reviews.... read more

I'm going to be on a solo vacation in the next two weeks. This bar is so relaxing and friendly,I'm looking forward to chilling out. The staff is amazing, the ambiance is perfect. See you soon ! read more

Officially one of my favorite gay bars. The give back Tuesday events are fun and really gives you a sense of community in such a small town. Thanks for being awesome read more

I loved this place. We invaded on a Saturday night and the bartender was incredibly patient with our huge group of women. The drinks were strong and cheap. A couple of the ladies in our group played pool and a couple of nice guys gave them some pointers. We all felt welcomed, with open arms, in every way. It has more of a mellow vibe, vs. a party vibe. There were a lot of little pockets of people chilling and chatting. They keep the music low enough that you don't have to scream. Sip a little something, say hello to a stranger & enjoy yourself. read more

Rainbow Cattle Company - Gay Bars Near Me - Guerneville, California

Oh. What can you say?! It's the oldest queer bar in town. I think. And it's fun. They play good stuff on the tvs-or, at least I trust that they decided to play the wizard of oz! Minus one star because seriously , being old is no excuse for not taking anything besides cash. read more

Bartenders are great. Best bar in town. Don't forget to try out the mason jar drinks.

Perfection, always a fun time here! Good people watching and I love the little outdoor space for when you need a break

One of two gay bars in Guerneville. The other being at the R3. Rainbow Cattle Co. is located on the main drag. The music is great! They play techno music or remixes most nights. The bar tenders are friendly. They have a full bar with many beers on tap. The bar features two pool tables, a shuffle board table, and pinball. The crowd is mixed, mostly gay, with most guys over 30. read more

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Terrible Service. Bar tender's first words = we close in 30 minutes (they closed more than an hour from when we walked in). Complained about working 6 days in a row. Blah blah blah. You'd think they'd appreciate people walking in and having a drink - but not really. Also it's 2021 - accept credit cards. It's the typical mountain mentality. read more

Worst customer service ever! Very rude and judgemental! Not happy with this place whatsoever don't ever go here!

Friendly servers, relaxed environment, drinks were good. I was concerned it was a cash only bar but they have an atm. Overall good time!

Cute little gay bar in a cute little town. Friendly servers, fun rustic vibe, super chill. Reasonably (if not cheap) priced drinks. Definitely a place to hang out on a gay ol' weekend in Guerneville. read more

Get the Long Beach Iced Tea to split with a friend. Best economic decision you'll make all vacation. It was the size of my head - http://flickr.com/photos/18009532@N00/2706267752/ There were about 5 different kinds of alcohol with heavy pours, and a tablespoon of cranberry. The bartender gave a big toothy grin, as his eyes sparkled, when he handed it to me. "You're not driving are you?" I told him that I didn't even know how drive. He smiled. The drink was so strong that I even had to make a return visit, requesting he add more cranberry juice. He cocked his head as his eyes shone. "You said you weren't driving?!" Rainbow is the Trax and Cinch rolled into one, with a big cup of "dive" thrown in for flavor. They have a cute outdoor area, some fun pinball games, and an abundance of characters, which makes for superb random conversations. My only complaint about Rainbow is that despite Britney Spears being played loudly by the DJ, no one even shook a tush. We finally headed on over to Yamagata, since the bartender said that Rainbow isn't a huge dancing spot. Budget buzz, bears, and a quirky crowd - though sadly no bumpin on the dance floor. Still we'll be back Rainbow. read more

Best bar, great people! This is part of the central Guerneville hub in DT. Love the service, locals, and options for games.

Have ever wondered where you can get a big strong drink ? Look no further than this bar!!! I heard rumors that the long islands were amazing and they were more than that....$10.00 bucks and you are pretty good for most of your day....or night...for either one is rather splendid. Outside seating on the covered patio is secluded enough to be private and open all at the same time. Been there now a few times and find myself longing for the beautiful drive out and a long island iced tea. Other drinks are pretty fabulous as well, a decent tequila sunrise and vodka cran have all been tested and approved by myself and the crew. Is it a gay bar? Many seem to ask me this...and yes I do believe it is. Is it low key, laid back and comfortable? Oh for sure folks. It has a country charm with a splash of class and possibility all wrapped into one. I will usually go for a drink..then end up there all day...and leave super happy. read more

Had a great time with my friends! Great ambience super friendly! Good drinks, good music!

I'm coming from out of town and wanted to go out to a gay friendly bar tonight and there isn't anything where I'm at and I came across this one. I've read some reviews on Yelp but they were pretty old but mostly seen a lot of rants about people working here being rude...I haven't even stepped foot into this bar and got rude vibes from just talking to the bartender there. I called to ask a couple of questions and when I was talking he said, "ok well thank you honey you have a nice day" and just hung up on me. It's sad how people think it's ok to just treat people like crap and turn people off from your business. Im in this area a lot and wanted a good place to frequent on the weekends with friends...bet you I won't be going there. read more

I love the Rainbow Cattle Co. it's much more than a gay bar. No matter how you identify (LGBTQ or Straight) you're always welcome and greeted as a friend. The bar staff are stellar. Love all of them. The drinks good and strong. The ambience fun and funky. On Tuesdays they have "Give Back Tuesdays" where 10% of the money they make on drinks goes to a local charity. A lot of the town and folks from neighboring towns show up. Some of the local restaurants do a buffet for $5. And there's usually a white elephant (where I scored a $1200 Bruce Weber Poster for $20 of tickets). This has been going on for several decades and has raised thousands of dollars. I've seen politicians, drag stars (out of drag), Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, gay adult movie stars, all hanging out with tourists, locals (gay and straight), and an occasional grandma crocheting at the bar dishing the dirt with her friends. It's a trip! It's a neighborhood bar weekdays, but there are lots of tourists on weekends and during the summer... the "Cheers" on the River. And Brian the "Bear" bartender is much cuter than Ted Danson. read more

Fun and inclusive bar. They have two pool tables and lively music. There is also a back area where you can have a smoke. Friendly place, so be friendly. read more

Came here on NYE and had a fun time. The have different games set up inside and the bf and I ended up playing a couple games of pool. The place started off pretty quiet but then got more lively around 11 pm as more and more people trickled in. The place was decorated with colored lights and balloons, making everything super festive. They had good music playing and everyone was having a good time. A great place to check out if in DT Guerneville and in need of a lively bar to go to. read more

The bartender with the chipped tooth was so good to us this past weekend. He told us about Rio Nido Roadhouse when we were feeling like pub food, and he told us about Club Yamagata when we wanted to shake our booties. And when Jessica, who barely drinks at all, wanted a drink, did he make her a drink. Something sweet, she told him. And before he made her anything, he asked if she was going to be driving. 5 pours and 2 straws later, he handed over this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/18009532@N00/2705445569/in/photostream/ If you want to get butt drunk and only have $7, order a Long Beach Iced Tea. Great for a cheap date! Gay boys: not much eye candy to write home about. read more

Great bar with a friendly staff and great drinks - also super inexpensive. One of two gay bars in Sonoma County, so a must stop for the LGBTQ crew. read more

My girlfriend and I went there a week ago to celebrate my birthday at Russian River thinking this would be a gay-friendly bar where we could really cut loose and enjoy ourselves and the atmosphere, BUT this was not the case--On the first visit to check it out, the bartender was impatient with us and had a generally unfriendly attitude, making us feel unwanted and rushed--we were merely seeing if we wanted to go there on my actual birthday for a few drinks. The second day (my birthday) we decided to wind down and give it a try, thinking maybe the staff would be nicer, but the bartender was short and rude about taking our order, not even realizing on my ID card (not that it`s part of his job description to, but it was sort of a let down) that it was actually my birthday--he didn`t even make small conversation with us. Already being served, we decided to stay at the place a little bit to check out what it had to offer, since the decorations were neat and the events on pamphlets were outrageously gay-friendly, but even the customers seemed rather clique-ish and unfriendly. My favorite quote of the night from my girlfriend was "Jeez.. Sorry we don`t have penises!" I guess you have to be a gay male to get any decent service at this bar. :) I love feeling ostracized even though I`m GAY too! read more

Our bartender was not friendly, but not mean. He poured a highly horseradishy bloody mary. Not really my style. His martini was superwoman strong, and the shots of Greygoose at $7.75 were filled to the top with 80 proof goodness. I'd say that's enough for 4 stars. Most of the locals gave us the cold shoulder. We smiled at several and got nothing but a blank stare. Sticks up there asses. Maybe? read more

Rainbow cattle co. How I live thee. Who ever thinks these bartenders are mean must think soft cuddly puppies are porcupines! Very laid back welcoming feel here, I'm straight and this is ny favorite bar in guerneville. Gay bar? So what! Awesome people are awesome people. I've been here a few times and liked it so much I threw ny 32 birthday here! Seemigly random free Pool nights, pin ball and shuffle board! AND I can take my drink onto their patio, which is secluded, and smoke! I think I might stay for awhile, or never leave..... Now if I can just get that hard ass smiley overly friendly bartender to make me a cot in the back.... read more

We walked in after a day of kayaking on the Russian River to find a shirtless bartender with leather suspenders on, and knew we were in the right place! Two drinks for $7 bucks total -- that's a deal. Pinball, pool, shuffleboard, and video games (I am a sucka for Area 51. I love shooting all the aliens like a madwoman!). Plus, tons of drunk old gay men in hawaiian shirts to chat up. They also serve long island ice teas (we passed on this one) in freaking JARS. Don't miss it if you're in Guerneville! read more