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    Richards' Goat Tavern & Tea Room

    3.7 (77 reviews)
    Open 8:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 month ago

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    RICHARDS' GOAT TAVERN & TEA ROOM ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Live music
    Happy hour specials

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    Izzie M.

    The drinks and karaoke were so fun at this place! Bartender knows what he's doing behind the bar and the karaoke host was really engaging!

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    Karen T.

    If you're looking for a place for a delicious cocktail and awesome environment, check this place out! They have a new cocktail of the week, and the presentation is beautiful. It is like a lounge feel inside, but there is also some outdoor seating, and they have a movie theatre! I stopped in with a girlfriend foe a cocktail, and it was delicious, the vibe was good, and I will definitely be back! Good mixology, good service, and good vibes.

    From dusk til dawn
    Rosie P.

    I really like this bar, went two nights in a row while I was in Arcata. The bar itself is cool, and has a venue where the show movies and live music attached to it as well. I like the decor, it's strange and pretty. The cocktails are delicious and I love the names. I got the "from dusk til dawn" because I love that movie and tequila. They even have a mocktails menu, which was cool because my bf doesn't drink and we ordered. Few off that, also delicious. Their snacks are good too! We had the curry tots. All the bartenders are friendly and make good drinks. Would definitely recommend the goat.

    Humboldt tatty and martini made by the lovely miss Gina!!
    Jon H.

    Great service that was quick, Gina behind the bar was very attentive and friendly, drinks were priced right and delicious, as well lots of comfortable space to spread out and an old school jukebox with a wide selection of music spanning the ages, I hope to get back soon when I'm in town next time!

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    Seth D.

    Suitably amazing cocktails, served with a smile and a slight hipster wink. Seriously though, I'm writing this sitting at one of Richard's Goat Tavern & Tea Room's booths after enjoying a Moscow Goat and a There Will Be Bloody Mary, and sampling my wife's Marsh Fog and Gentlemen Prefer Bourbon. Of all those cocktails the Bloody Mary was the least awe inspiring (it needs horseradish, or salt, or a little more Worcestershire sauce, or black pepper...or something). The Marsh Fog with its earl grey infused vodka was just perfect. The Moscow Goat was my absolute favorite, and it was without the ginger-tangerine infused vodka and it was STILL great (they still used regular vodka). There's a good amount of seating, but it can get loud in here. Local wine, beer, and kombucha (c'mon, it's Arcata) is also available. At the time of this review, they had macaroni and cheese and some sort of vegetarian option for food. You can't go wrong for upscale cocktails if you come to Richard's Goat. We will be back!

    Robyn M.

    Cool bar in arcata. As I was preparing for my trip I found this place on Yelp so I bookmarked it. Loved the decor and set up. It looked like a hipster type lounge serving both craft drinks and teas. Strange combo but it works. It was a diverse crowd with some people like myself unwinding after work, some students studying, some groups of people gathering for a casual meeting and just people coming in for a good time. The bartender was very friendly and drinks were solid. Although I wanted to try one of the special craft drinks on the menu I stuck to my usual, titos and soda ($6) which was very reasonable. There was a calendar on the wall with the different nightly events. Tuesday they have a taco truck and Wednesday (the night I was there) they had a live band. Unfortunately, I couldn't stay to watch. Hopefully next time. They also have a nice selection of games to play (i.e. Cards against humanity, connect 4, and some others).

    I love this place. It's away from the plaza with friendly staff. My vodka mule was great.
    Suzy D.

    I come here every time I come to Arcata. Such a chill atmosphere. Local bar, mature, classyswag. Really nice people serving. Friendly patrons. It's the best place in town

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    The karaoke night was fun! All ages, all types of music and a positive group of people.

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    Great local spot with special drinks and good service ! I didn't try the food, but looked and smelled delicious.

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    It's such a chill place. I like how they have a variety of drinks and especially that they serve tea.

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    Ask the Community - Richards' Goat Tavern & Tea Room

    Hey! Does anyone know if they have veggie options for taco Tuesday? And some of their other food options?

    We always have vegetarian spicy black bean tacos available for Taco Tuesday (6 - 9 pm), which can be made vegan if you order them without cheese or sour cream. The tortillas are also gluten-free. Other vegetarian food options are our gourmet mac and… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Richards' Goat Tavern & Tea Room

    We went for karaoke while visiting family for the long presidents week break and had a great time.

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    We have been to this restaurant at their old location and their new location. We have had a…read morewonderful experience each time we have eaten here. They have delicious food, wonderful service and we love the beautifully thought out decor. Although we loved the old location and miss the piano they had there, the new location is a little hidden gem located in Sunny Brae. They have a beautiful bar and a lovely outdoor area with heat lamps! They play pleasant music at a good volume. The atmosphere is just right at this restaurant! The deviled eggs are cooked, just right. I find this a dish where they are often too dense. But this restaurant does an amazing job with them. We went tonight for my birthday and everyone loved their food. My cocktail was delicious and the staff even brought out a yummy dessert birthday surprise for me! I highly recommend this restaurant!

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    Still dreaming about their charcuterie board years later! I love stopping by this spot whenever I'm…read morein town. Low lit, romantic ambiance with lots of drink options available.

    What a GREAT day. On the way to dinner, we ended up at the…read moreCalifornia, Eureka Visitor Center grand opening party. Open to all. Then I wanted/needed another night cap so we ended here ,where there was another party happening!! Quality/Quantity - Simple menu done well. Better if you have been drinking the whole evening as I have been. See menu on website of "Nibbles" offered. Or check out my pictures. See picture of snack table. I noticed many people did NOT know this was available, and ordered their own nibbles(identical type of snacks). I basically ordered a glass of Sauvignon Blanc. And as I walked around taking my Yelp pictures, I noticed the snack table, thank you. Atmosphere - What a huge location. The actual lounge was just okay in size, but they are connected to the historic Eagle House and I did not know where the businesses started or ended. Indoor/outdoor dining. Not sure what event was happening today, but there was a live DJ, snacks, etc. Not sure if it was open to the public...? Or if I crashed another party? Either way, I had a great time. Just checked your website; cut and pasted: "Tropical Vibes Happy Hour with DJ RunDat & DJ Spadafora - Join us for some tropical vibes at Phatsy Klines Parlor Lounge, enjoy some delicious cocktails and tasty treats. DJ RunDat & DJ Spadafora will be playing Afro beats with some Latin & Reggae Vibes sprinkled in the mix. Free all ages event." Service - Crazy busy, but they still did a good job managing the crowd. Price - $12 + generous tip. Owner Comments - Congrats on your success since 2017 and sorry to hear about the closure of your sister restaurant Tavern 1888. I was looking forward to visiting them also.

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    Looking for a romantic evening or a get together with friends make sure to ask about sitting on our patio. We're happy to spruce it up !

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    Looking for a romantic evening or a get together with friends make sure to ask about sitting on our patio. We're happy to spruce it up !

    Richards' Goat Tavern & Tea Room - tea - Updated July 2026

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