The red hat bar is not for everyone and that is okay. But in my opinion it is a very laid back bar to go to. Multiple tvs for games . Pool table . Live music and karaoke nights . They have a huge back patio with lots of places to sit so folks can drink , smoke , talk etc. The bar tender is the nicest person. I find myself here a few times a year to have some fun and meet new people . read more

No more live music, karaoke only. I'm not sure why they call it a sports bar since there are only three screens spread far apart on one wall behind the bar. The "buffalo wings" did not have any sauce on them, just hot sauce on the side. I got here at 6 on a Friday and there were only two other dudes sitting alone not talking. Still, the selection of draft beers is decent and the nice bartender put on a college basketball game I wanted to watch, so not a total loss. read more

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service is always five star. my favorite dive bar in Concord. get the food! Classics! read more

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In my humble opinion this is the best bar in Concord. If you want to listen to live bands, this is the place to go. They play rock, punk, alternative, oldies. Everyone is nice from the door guy to bartender. I actually had very meaningful conversation with the owner of the bar who personally greeted me and told the history of the place...Drinks are moderately priced. You might have to pay a cover charge from $7 to 10 on Friday and Saturday but i dont mind supporting local musicians. read more

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This is my favorite bar in the world! The bartender is a sweet woman! She is not only a beautiful person on the outside but a great person on the inside! She makes THE BEST MIXED DRINKS. She always takes care of myself and my coworkers when we come here after work. You really feel welcomed! The drinks are great priced! The French fries are the best. It's clean! The outside is nicely furnished and when it's hot the misters are on. I love this place! read more

There was a cat in the bar. Amazing. Show stopping. Fabulous. Breathtaking. Also, the pometini is strong and yummy. read more

When I first pulled up to the back parking lot, it didn't feel very safe. Very dark and could use a lamp or two so people don't stumble in the dark! Came with some friends to support a local band last weekend and it was an interesting night. When you check in, there is a sign that says no methheads...ok...lol... It's a nice, spacious, divey place. Don't expect much for your cocktails, this isn't some fancy place. The dirty martini I had felt like 1/2 olive juice and was way too salty. My friend ordered their $4 pizza and it looked like something from a frozen pack you find in Safeway. It was also burnt black on top. Service was friendly and people overall were a nice crowd. I would say this is a place where you can't go in and expect much but not a bad place to grab a cheap drink if you are in the area. read more

A local neighborhood dive bar and a hidden gem! We came here on a Tuesday for an afternoon drink and to our surprise the bartender was super nice and offered to buy us a shot after we asked for the check/we're heading out! Had it not been for an appt we had coming up soon after, we absolutely would have stayed longer! The neat thing about this place is that they have an outside patio with misters and cats that come to hang out as well. It's a super cool little bar and looks are deceiving from the outside until you enter in and through to the patio. Definitely would recommend this place! read more

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Always a good time at Red Hat. The staff is easygoing and they have a nice outdoor patio area. If you catch them on a live music night, even better. read more

I'll definitely miss walking into the bar and seeing Jen after so many years of her working at Red Hat, and I'll miss Katie's friendly face behind the bar as well, but I love coming to the Red Hat and kicking it with the other nice patrons and bartenders. Sam is great. (Met her yesterday - pretty sure that was her name!) :) Stephanie is awesome too. Their whole team is really nice and do a great job. There's live music some nights of the week. A band with a couple of female vocalists covering "Heart" and other band's songs was in there last night. There's a couple of pool tables. And the best feature is the back patio, with cool water misters, shade, and plenty of table seating. Because sometimes it's just too beautiful of a day to sit around indoors! read more

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Total rocker sports bar. If you like loud, live music and rocking the eff out, this is a pretty sweet place to knock your socks off at. Came here for a live show to support a coworker's band (Check them out: http://www.facebook.com/iheartmakeascene). Cover was $5. The bar was jam-freaking-packed so we had one person go up and order for everyone. (Carbomb me!) The space can get pretty crowded and there's no separation from the stage and the rest of the bar. Guess it's made for moshin. They have a nice outdoor area for smoking and/or getting some "fresh" air. (Picnic table seating in a backyard!) First time trying honey jack! Honey jack and coke is such a winner. I honestly don't know if this is my type of bar but I'm down to come back if Make A Scene is playing. read more

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Live music? Yes. Fun crowd? Yes. Friendly staff / Bartenders? Yes. I went on a Friday night bc my uncle's band was playing (Saturday). A solid 7 bands were playing that night & we enjoyed every one. There were tables set around, a solid bar w great choices of beer / mixed drinks. I really liked the outside. Picnic table style & shaded. It was a fun time. Will come out again! Cheers! read more

This place is great, Raidi and Athula are awesome. Friendly staff great drinks and the food is pretty good also! Will be back!

Red Hat has many (new) flatscreens turned to sports. this qualifies Red as a sports bar. the pool table, projection screen, minidance floor, center stage , tables and chairs scattered thruout don't diminish their claim. happy hours: 4-7 daily (times were smudged). $5rolling rock, whiskey, bourbon, vodka, tequilla, $4 imported beers and microdrafts. drink: gin& tonic(5) -large old fashioned glass, diluted? -ok service on draughts: -most domestic with some micros -little parking in front, in back not sure -place looks big but doesn't many people well. -place almost sparkly clean. read more

This place is a dive bar at it's finest. They have a nice layout of the alcohol selection and some cool lights around the place. There were plenty of seats at the counter and they also have pool tables. I happened to come on a Saturday night where a live band was playing. I personally do not like that type of music but after-all we only came for the drinks. The bartender was nice and was quick with getting us the check. At the late night hours on a Saturday there was plenty of parking. I would not come back here again but it's great that Concord has a local option for folks wanting to grab a quick drink. Try to hit the taco truck up when you get out. It's located right across the street next to Super Liquor! read more

Place is nice and owner is super cool dude. I will be going back once all this covid bs let's us.

I came here recently to see my friend's band play. It's not a typical dive bar- It has a kind of a grungy, garage band, lounge style thing going on, similar to Time Out in Concord, though with more of a classy edge to it. It has a nice full bar with green Christmas lights arranged behind bar to create that ultra neon bar look, burgundy red and black color scheme thoughout which really pulls everything together creating more of that lounge, sedating atmosphere.I really was not crazy about the scarce amount of seating as well as the arrangment of the seating however, it could have just been arranged particularly for the band playing. The bartender was friendly and cool and she made one perfect apple martini : ) This is not a place I would visit regularly though, it's worth checking out to go see a band or do some karaoke. read more

Awww man - I wanted to be the first to review this place Jeff! Karaoke on a Saturday night? YES! A bar walking distance from my house? HOLY SHIZA YES! Cheap drinks? I'M IN HEAVEN YES! Hot diggity dawg - I will be back and I will be their new karaoke queen! read more

Raidi and Atula run a great bar. I have been happy with each visit. This is the best place in the Bay Area for the underground band set. They enjoy people and music. Safe, clean, happy, great crowd. Paying it forward for the wonderful treatment I have received over the years. Definitely a good vibe and not enough attention on this place! read more

I drink here often. if you like punk rock its perfect. you like poppy stuff come on tuesday nights its open jam but the house band is great. they always have good specials and the back patio is now open so you can bring your beer out there. the bartenders are way cool and they can use the tips so dont be stingie. athula treats everyone there as a friend and he has a sexy gray ponytail. haha. I was at the bar when the health dept. did the inspection and i still drink here soooo.............yeah! dont think they do karaoke anymore but karaoke sucks anyway right? Oh yeah instead of cheering or clapping knock on the beam above the bar. Its the thing to do. Me and johnB started that. I always catch people i dont know doing that and it makes me feel like a pimp!! John likes it too. oh and never i mean NEVER sit on the red couch. you need not know why just dont. read more

It's seriously just a dive bar after 12:30 sad, but I love their Apple cider beer. Its not that bad.

Nice location, nice space out back to smoke and chill. Right next to a taqueira that stays open late. Live local music and the sound system is solid. Drinks were proper and good price. Staff was friendly and good crowd of people. Pool table and darts also available. read more

I am not big on pool tables but I love live music and a generously sized dance floor. Thursday night customers are invited to guest vocal with the house band. Karaoke with a live band! Not too many places afford such an opportunity. Here is one of my friends doing White Rabbit at the Red Hat: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psdMai6t_V4 read more

OK - here's the deal - I LOVE METAL. That's what Red Hat is for. It serves that purpose well. Most of the time it's a kick back place to hear up and coming artists. Those artists should be applauded for their commitment and skill albeit sometimes certain bands and artists are just learning. There is something for every metal lover though. Most nights there are few people, just friends of the bands. Here's the SECRET - ask the bartender or the doorman when a big gig is coming up. This place will be raging and frenetic. The bartenders are chill, and the owner is a really awesome guy. Drinks and beer are reasonably priced. Rock on dude. T read more

Love this place always fun to visit hangout in the back or listen to the bands. The staff are great, and the crowd is friendly.

Our band has played this venue a few times in the past year. The staff is friendly and the crowd has been energetic. The other bands were quite good, so I'd say it's a great place for a pint and live music. They've got a lot of beers on tap and there are nightly specials. Go check it out, it has booze, so you should be happy you went. read more

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Went into red hat with my wife, jen was the worst bartender ever, no conversation that didn't start with me, she got our drinks and headed to the end of the bar, spent the duration of our hour there on her smartphone, we had to get her attention to get another drink, she doesn't know how to earn a tip, no effort to engage in conversation, upsell, refills, nothing. We have been there before and got excellent service from nikki, very disappointed this visit and bill seemed high 24 for 2 beers and 2 cocktails, we just paid and left. read more

Really good dive bar considering the area. They have pool, pinball, and a nice patio in back. The service is good and the drinks are reasonably priced. They also have live music on Fridays which is nice. read more

The nicest owner!!!! This is a no nonsense bar. Back patio for smoking and fresh air. My husband calls it a punk bar. Nothing fancy but a cool place. Super nice and awesome bartenders and owner! They have live music and it's just a chill place. And they have me a Birthday shot on the house! Yay! read more

Very surprised there are not more recent reviews on here. This is a pretty busy bar, they do a lot of music shows that bring in a lot of people. That's all nice and if you're a fan of music, especially punk, then you'd probably enjoy their shows. HOWEVER, that's where the good stops. The staff seems friendly but when it's busy, they completely change their colors. I was OVER CHARGED TWICE by the bartender, small Asian looking woman, the first time I had purchased 4 beers and was charged for 5, I questioned her when I signed the bill but she got upset and said I didn't know what I was talking about, I thought "OK, maybe I did miscount" and let it go. The second time (and last time I will go here) I was overcharged $20!!! We were in a group, I had a separate tab, had around 5 beers (which I now believe she takes advantage of people who are too drunk and don't pay attention to what they are signing so WATCH OUT!!!!), each beer was $4, my tab was $40 (not including tip)!! Didn't notice it until I checked my online bank account a few days later. This is the thing, the owners are sneaky, the night they overcharged me the $20, they had given me a "free shot", great right??? no.. it was a "$20" shot in the long run!!! I really think they take advantage of their drunk customers, see an opportunity and take it and continue to get away with it!!! COUNT YOUR DRINKS and pay attention, this is NOT the place to black out at, they will take full advantage. Also, there is a lot of drug use at this bar (even by the owner), so if you're against that or offended by it, don't step out on to the back patio. read more

I give ONE star because the staff BESIDES the OWNER were great! This bar was "okay" until the owner got too drunk and decided to kick people out for no reason. We sang karaoke and paid for drinks and had a good time earlier in the night. Then the owner had the security kick us out because he was wasted and being a douche. It's sad because it's a little bar on monument and we were there to show it love and then we got kicked to the curb, not cool. Anyways never had that happen before, sad, but will never go there again! read more

This is a weird place to write a review for. The bar almost always has live music on the weekends, or some other performer (last night a comic had a set between bands). It gets a very "colorful" crowd which spans all ages, colors and in most cases styles but somehow it works. Their bar is very well stocked but getting a good mixed drink is highly dependent on your bartender. They have well over a dozen taps which is quite impressive for this awkward little hot spot on the glamorous monument strip. All in all a great little hideaway dive bar read more

Something should be said of a bar where the sound guy doesn't stay in his place when bands are playing, doing his job. And the fact they cut off your songs on the juke box short to skip to the next song is very rude and plain sucks. read more

Be nice if they had a WORKING phone number for this bar. I left my id there and tried to call several times and it just went to a voice mail that was full. Professional guys... read more

The Red Hat is formerly Jace's. I reviewed Jace's at two stars, so under the new ownership of Atullah, it has gained a full star and has lots of potential for more. Atullah made immediate upgrades throughout the bar, including 4 plasma TVs, raised the ceilings, brought in some hot young bartenders, and has been experimenting with live music, karaoke, etc. This bar is still trying to find its identity, but it's a good place to watch a football game (on the projection screen), has a good happy hour, a nice owner that is open to ideas and listens to his patrons, and it attracts a diverse crowd of customers. Not the best part of Concord, so that brings the rating down at times, but this is one of my favorite spots for a pint. read more

Yah so it's a music bar ok. But when it isn't poppin um, I think the bartenders are a little too casual. The prices aren't cheap neither and I'd expect a certain level of service associated with such prices. Actually thinking about it, I've been into at least 100 bars and this one had the worst service. read more

If you want good music, good drinks and laid back people this is your bar! Jen is the best bartender EVER! I usually ask her to make me a fun shooter and she never disappoints! read more

Came for super bowl. Met some amazing people and had the best time since I moved here! Definitely found out new local hangout! Can't wait to check out a music night!! read more

I love The Hat, its a place for everyone, greatmusic, punk,metal ar just rock, bartenders are beautiful and managment fucking rocks

Great little dive bar on Monument. One of the only live music venues in Concord, and it caters to more of the punk/metal/rockabilly crowd, so it's a great place to catch shows. Yes, the owner can be a little hot headed at times if you've crossed him the wrong way, but I've also lost count of how many free shots he's given me when he's in a good mood and having fun. read more