My oh my has this place changed inside and outside but nothing else. Poor choice of pool nights…read moreon Friday nights. Live music is always a hit or a miss . The food is usually good and a full kitchen compared to most around and lots of tvs for games . Darts available and many drink options. It just Vinny's though.

Got off work early and stopped in for an IPA. The gentleman behind the bar was super friendly, and…read morethe light afternoon crowd honestly felt like something out of Cheers. I wanted a quick bite and saw you could pick three apps to make a sampler, so I went with the coconut shrimp, mushrooms, and zucchini. All of them were perfectly battered, crunchy, and delicious--and as a self-proclaimed ranch snob, I fully approve of theirs. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu. Perfect spot for burgers, sandwiches, and classic fried bar food when you're craving it. Cheers!

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First time checking out Retro Junkie. This visit included the Coldplay cover-band Yellow…read more The drinks were a little weak, the sound had a little too much reverb, and the cover was a little too pricy. (If you pre-purchase tickets early you get a discount.) But we will definitely be back to see if this visit was the norm and check out another band.

Turned away at the door because "no sports attire"…read more Mind you I've watched Super Bowl parties here. Mind you I saw no fewer than a half dozen dudes wearing ball caps. But I guess that's okay because they didn't have a specific team on them? Mike you the whole theme of this place is games but if you have a sports game that's a problem. Lame. Last time I was here the bartender was pouting the whole time. I guess they are just setting a miserable vibe now. No wonder attendance here has fallen way off.

Club 1220 is such a magical venue! Loved celebrating Pride with friends over the weekend here, and…read morefrequenting this spot over the years with friends as well. The community is amazing, and it's always such a blast. Pro-tip, there's a cash cover at the door but a 711 literally steps away just in case you're like me and never carry cash :) There's a parking lot adjacent. Quick service, friendly staff, plenty of seating in case you don't want to hit the dance floor or want a sip break, and themed events/nights/cocktails. From my knowledge not a foodie spot at this time. Def the kinda spot to grab dinner in downtown Walnut Creek before and hit up post-meal.

2nd time here in over ten years. My friend took my drag bingo on a Tuesday which overall was really…read morefun. Comfortable seating. Good energy overall. The only negative was the bartender rudely and incorrectly gave me the wrong drink twice. I asked for a Michelob ultra, got a modelo and then when I let them know I wanted a Michelob she said "no you said modelo" and then proceeded to hand me a bud light.....

Valley Vista Racquet Club is a great member-run tennis club in Walnut Club. We have 6 lighted…read moretennis courts, an outstanding tennis pro in Marc Moran, USTA teams, East Bay Ladies League teams, clinics, and tennis socials. Our teams have gone to sectionals and nationals over the years. The dues are extremely affordable - the best bang for your tennis buck around! Check us out!

The Valley Vista Racquet Club operates 6 lighted tennis courts located on the grounds of the…read moreCarondelet Athletics Complex across the street from the Boundary Oaks Golf Course in Walnut Creek. It is a small, member-run club with low monthly dues and a casual, intimate atmosphere. The grounds are immaculately maintained and an online reservation system for members is easy and convenient to use. The teaching pro, Marc Moran, is exceptional.

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I went to the Bayview Eagles performance space, adjacent to the bar for a fabulous Cajun/Zydeco…read moreperformance by a new friend of mine, Andrew Carriere and his group of extremely talented musicians. He comes from a storied Louisiana family of Cajun and Zydeco musicians. He is versatile, sings, plays the triangle, the harmonica and the washboard. and in my little experience of watching him play with various groups, he lets everyone shine. His band's music was made for dancing and I have two left or right feet. The regular fans know what they are coming for - to dance. One of these days I'll earn without upsetting a partner. But then someone has to pay the price for teaching a newbie. A great place to visit for affordable beer and some wine. If Andre performs there, I'll be prepped to dance :)

Spoontonic is such a hidden gem! I moved to Walnut Creek a couple years ago and a neighbor said…read morethere was a bar I could walk to in 5 minutes so of course I was gonna check it out. I'm glad I did! I forget the bartenders name but she's great! Very attentive even in a full bar, very few times has she ever not really paid attention to us. Better than other bars on the same street *cough*.. Pros: Quick cheap drinks, cool dark comfy underground vibe, pretty good amount of seating, easy parking/Uber pickup and drop off. Cons: Small venue so it has the potential to be crammed Friday/Saturday nights. No drinks outside. Only activity is darts. I noticed the type of crowd is all over the place. Sometimes it's an older crowd and other times its a younger crowd. Sometimes it's mixed.

8/22/25 Bartender insulted me and called me a mega white, then after I said on my assentors I will…read moretry to forgive that she said "oh you mean ur white ancestors" we left after that didn't even bother with drinks. She seemed drunk/tipsy. I am Central American and Portuguese. She was beyond insulting I can see why this place has only 10 people in it on a Friday night. She scares women away by being nasty and rude , and she's not hot enough to keep a male crowd. Music was decent, ambiance was fitting.

Disclaimer: I was already slightly acquainted with Nathan through the very large swing dance…read morecommunity (of which I was a part for many many years) before we took him on for private swing dance/ lindy lessons. We had taken a couple of his group classes before at the Savannah Jazz Club, where my friend, Catrine Ljunggren, runs a regular Wednesday night dance event. Nathan is awesome. He's a great dancer and teacher, and was very patient with us as we went through our sessions prior to the wedding. He has a great eye for examining movement and demonstrating what could be done better or differently; and even drew up lists of moves for us to aid our rather shaky memories.... I highly recommend taking his group classes, or hiring him for private lessons if you wish to swing dance at your wedding. His rates are very reasonable, and he has ample room in his home for a couple so you don't have to pay for additional studio space.

Nathan and Lori are great instructors. They know how to break steps down into easy to follow…read morecomponents. They are always ambitious and challenge us with new moves, but still keep things fun and light. I've been taking his beginner Lindy series and have enjoyed every class, even if I didn't always get all the steps by the end. I highly recommend Nathan and Lori.