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    Shanachie Pub

    4.6 (44 reviews)
    ModeratePubs
    Closed 3:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Very loud
    Casual
    Good for groups

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    Corey G.

    THE TRAILER: "What's there to do in Willits?" Drink beer? Hang out with hippies? Drive through it? I've done the latter, but now I know better. THE DIRECTOR: Shanachie's Pub THE CAST: o Corey G. the Yelping Protaginist o Wedding Crew Invading Willits o Cool Bartenders o Crazy Drunk Lady Wanting To Dance With Everyone o Spinning Hippy Dancers o Scraggly & Friendly Cat THE STORY: * FADE IN: Bass-heavy reggae music filled the room INT. COOL BAR - EVENING TIME The bar's filled with artsy and cool photographs of people. Top notch beers line the wall behind the barkeep. Interesting people (hippies to baby boomers, Rastafarians to tattooed & pierced characters) fill the bar. * CUT TO: Group of people invading the town of Willits looking for a place to chill for the evening. They grab a nice wooden booth near the bar and window which looked onto the outside patio. Corey G. is a sucker for Belgian ales, and here he found a stellar selection of brews. He went for a Duvel. It wasn't on draft, but the Barkeep, poured the bottle into a genuine Duvel Belgian Beer Glass--ummm, classy! For the next round Corey G. had a bottle of Delerium Tremens (and yup, it was served in a genuine Delerium Tremens Belgian glass). Wedding Crew had a nice time at their table experiencing the Willits' ambiance--Spinning Hippie Dancers, Crazy Drunk Lady introducing herself to everyone with a curtsy, and Friendly Cat on the table looking cute. * CUT TO: Our group leaving Shanachie's an hour or so later feeling good and satisfied from hanging out at a cool little joint. Willits DOES have a nightlife! * FADE OUT: "Finis"

    Kevin H.

    It's always a trip to come back to the town you grew up in and actually be old enough to go out to the bars, finally. Even more of a trip is going out to the bars and seeing kids who were literally just kids, rugrats when you still lived in town, downing beers all legally-like. "Damn," you think, "I am old." It's especially crazy around Thanksgiving or Christmas when every random so-and-so is back home and they all converge on the bars so all night you're like "wait, is that who I think it is? Dang, they got fat/skinny/pregnant/hot/ugly/a sex change/etc" Fortunately for me, Willits has Shanachie Pub. Offset from the Purple Thistle restaurant, the winding stone pathway and verdant garden patio effortlessly evoke a rustic cabin feel. Inside, the warm room is all smooth wood, elegant art, and an old piano tucked in the corner--truly more of a coffeeshop feel than a bar. In any case, it's a place that feels like home, with or without the ghosts of my past haunting me there.

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    11 years ago

    I enjoy these people support live local music. And somewhat pay their artists...

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    Sports Attic 2 - Spiced apple cider

    Sports Attic 2

    4.4(16 reviews)
    19.8 mi

    I was becoming a regular. Being a female, I didn't feel uncomfortable going into this…read moreestablishment alone. I could get half a draft beer, there's a nice outdoor area, a cool bar cat that I became fond of, live music on Friday nights, and the staff is pretty awesome. The last time I went there was 4 weeks ago and unfortunately I will not go there again. My partner went there (he's also been there before) looking to see if I was there because I told him I was going there to retrieve my umbrella I had left there the night before. He was treated quite disrespectfully, even was threatened to have the cops called if he didn't get out of "his " parking lot. Mind you, this was during the day and my partner wasn't causing any trouble, he was just looking for me. This act alone was enough for me to decide that I wouldn't go there again. I understand people have bad days but when they are in service industry, you need to check that shit at the door before you start your shift. After all, the customer is paying their salary. Don't let my rants discourage you from going to Sports Attic 2, it's a cool place. I just can't get over the way my partner was treated.

    This establishment didn't look like much from the front, but it is fun inside…read more We were visiting out of town and wanted a quick place to catch a drink. We walked in and it was hopping with the locals. The bartender was personable and provided suggestions. He let us try the cider before we ordered. Loved the spiced apple cider They have bar food for order.

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    Sports Attic 2 - Succulents and rocks

    Succulents and rocks

    Sports Attic 2 - Dynamic sports mural in progress by Lonnie López.

    Dynamic sports mural in progress by Lonnie López.

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    Old Abalone Pub - Warm Krisp with ice cream

    Old Abalone Pub

    4.4(49 reviews)
    27.7 mi
    $$$

    Staying in the hotel, I headed down to the pub to enjoy a lovely meal and live music! Fiona was my…read moreserver, and all the staff worked diligently to make sure everyone had water, drinks filled, and meals brought out hot and delicious! The cioppino was wonderfully presented, as well as the clam chowder (rosemary present but not overwhelming, loaded with clams) and Krisp with ice cream for dessert. They did have wine and other drinks available. I chose a cappuccino They had a musician playing on this evening, and was very enjoyable. Worth the drive, it is beautiful and bring your appetite!

    Dear Restaurant Manager,…read more I am writing to formally complain about an upsetting experience I recently had at your restaurant. While I was eating my House Burger, I noticed that the steak had been slightly overcooked/burnt. When I politely commented on the issue, the employee involved responded in a disrespectful and insulting manner. He made a remark indicating that he would rather be working on a "DC" or "PC," or words to that effect, rather than addressing my concern professionally. More seriously, I also noticed that this employee took a nibble from my food. I find this behavior completely unacceptable and extremely concerning from a hygiene and food-safety standpoint. Customers should be able to trust that their food is handled appropriately and that employees will treat both their meals and their concerns with respect. The employee was a young male with dirty-blonde hair and blue eyes, and he was using his phone while working. I am providing these details solely to help management identify the employee involved. I believe this incident warrants a serious investigation. Given the inappropriate handling of my food, unprofessional conduct, and disrespectful response to my complaint, I strongly request that appropriate disciplinary action be taken. Based on the seriousness of the behavior, I believe termination should be considered. I would appreciate a response explaining how this matter will be investigated and what steps will be taken to prevent something similar from happening to another customer. Sincerely, ruban lopez

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    Old Abalone Pub - Cioppino (no problem substituting for prawns)

    Cioppino (no problem substituting for prawns)

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    The Goose & Fern - huge fish and chips - yum

    The Goose & Fern

    4.5(161 reviews)
    75.4 mi
    $$

    We attended their World Cup Final event. The staff handled the large crowd with ease. The service…read morewas exceptional! Fish and chips were delicious! I never waited in the beverage line for more than a few minutes. Food was ordered at the bar and servers ran it out. Several TVs inside along the wall, a large projector screen on the east wall, and a 65" outside all displayed the game. The sound was good too. I had no difficulty hearing the match over the noise of the crowded venue. Water was supplied next to the bar and was self service. It was constantly kept full. I never saw it empty. When the bar served so much it ran out of glasses they already had plastic cups available. Overall, great spot full of great people. Well done.

    My family and I stopped by The Goose & Fern to watch a World Cup match because their website had…read moreadvertised that they'd be showing the game. My wife and I had just visited Abbey Tavern this past weekend, a premier Scottish pub in the City, and we expected a similar atmosphere. However, the moment we showed up, we were met with great disappointment. The Goose & Fern is honestly a terrible place to watch a sports match: there was only a single TV mounted in the back corner of the restaurant, the TV wasn't particularly large, and the speakers had been turned completely off. What a bust. Although the food was decent, especially the Shepherd's pie -- which came piping hot in a small cast iron skillet, the service was downright dreadful and almost non-existent. We never received waters (or were even asked if we wanted beverages), our table wasn't given enough silverware, we were never checked on during the meal, and we were waiting around for 30 minutes twiddling our thumbs before somebody from our party finally went up to try to pay for the check. In hindsight, a tip was not warranted for the lack of service. Overall, Yelp grossly misled me on The Goose & Fern. This is not a spot I would stop by again to watch a sporting match. If you're in this part of Santa Rosa, do yourself a favor and head over to Dave and Busters down the street where they have a bunch of massive screens, tons of beer options, and service that will far surpass what you're getting here.

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    The Goose & Fern - The Goose & Fern on February 17, 2024

    The Goose & Fern on February 17, 2024

    The Goose & Fern - Shepherds Pie with Braised Beef - Take Away - @rayz

    Shepherds Pie with Braised Beef - Take Away - @rayz

    The Goose & Fern - Ultraviolet sparkling Rosé

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    Shanachie Pub - pubs - Updated September 2026

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