Best bar I've been to in a while. Great croud. Greatest bartender. Super fun time. They have pool tables. A patio. Great service.

For a Chokeland bar I mean "RAIDERS" I love this place being a 49er fan, I love the bartenders so much!! John, Karla, Spanky, Andrew and the bouncers!!! Shane/Bob...these guys are FAMILY to me and I love how they all call me "JENNY CHANG!!!" I feel so loved...awwwwv. get to know the people working there and I swear you will fall in love and Karla def can make any drink you ask and if your not sure have her make you a special....The bloody marys are #1 by far!!! It's way better then what I make.... GO HIDE A WAY! Your my #1 fav spot!!! read more

Great Mardisgras party. If they have another party I'm going to bring all my friends. The food was great. The pulsators were playing some good tunes and the atmosphere was really fun! We danced all day n night! Thanks for the good time! read more

I honestly wasn't digging the vibe of the place and I am not referring to the actual bar or anything. The bartenders were fine, the inside was nice, and there was a billiards table. Problem was the vibe of the other customers. I felt like I was surrounded by people who were in their 30s and 40s and 1/4 of new 21 year olds. I felt like the older males were hitting on these new young 21 year old women. It was quite pathetic to watch. This is what sadly makes me rate the place with 3 out of 5 stars because the vibe is also very important to take in account for a bar. Also if you want to see ghetto guys dance on the dance floor with women in very high heels... come here. You will find them =P. read more

Well, it's a dive bar. Not the kind of place you'd dress up to go out to, far from glamorous. That said, it's not bad for grabbing a beer or playing some pool with a couple friends. It can be a nice change from some of the louder bars in town, the volume is usually reasonable enough to carry on a conversation. I've never seen a DJ here, only the jukebox. They have a decent-sized dance floor, but I've only ever seen a few drunk lads attempting to show off. I'd consider this to be spectator entertainment, an added bonus? The people here are hit or miss. Some nights it's a nice crowd of friend groups having a good time, another it's a loud group of drunk bikers stumbling to and fro. And of course the select few who find the need to start fights, mostly on weekends. Again, typical for a dive bar. Drinks are reasonably priced, and the bartenders are friendly. The cocktails tend to be poured generously, I've never had a weak drink. There are something like ten beers on tap with a couple local favorites (Lagunitas). read more

Their "security guards" babysit the restrooms rather than the establishment. They trip if you are a female using the men's restroom. I am a paying customer for crying out loud, it is a single restroom, let me pee and get it over with. Also, their bartenders sexual harass their customers by making unnecessary, nasty comments. I am a Petaluma native and would NOT recommend this place, PLEASE do yourself a favor and go to Maguries down the street. read more

Oh the scum away, or at least thats what I like to call it. Well we have pool tables a little dance area and a outside smoking lounge. So that covers all the base. Well I have met a few ladies here but it seems to be a trend of rebound central. Either they are divorced, newly single or just on the outs with there guys. So heads up if its to good to be true it may be. The bartenders are all great and always being nice to you as a patron and they never will cheat you as some other places may aka be careful in cotati, well happy hunting in scum away, read more

Dingy dive bar with a bad vibe and violent bouncer. I waited to use the women's single use bathroom for a long time , gave up and went into men's single occupancy bathroom as it was open. Nobody said anything or was monitoring the bathrooms. As soon as I locked the bathroom door, someone slammed against the door and violently banged the bathroom door and jiggled the doorknob harshly. I was frightened that any second the person violently banging on the door would break the door down and assault me. He kept banging on the door every 30 seconds, making me more and more terrified for my life. I tried to call The Hide-away for help to send a bouncer to unlock the door for me. Busy signal each time I called. I couldn't reach my friend to help. I called 911 to get police assistance. Someone kept banging and smashing the door while in on phone to dispatch then bouncer unlocked the door. He kicked my out of the bar and said he was the one banging on the door. He didn't listen to me about why I didn't unlock the door. Tall blond bouncer. I will never return to this dive bar. read more

HORRIBLE. Went there for a night out with a couple of friends and and the bouncers acted like they were on top of the world and were RACIST... Kicked people out for NO reason just to get more people in. Horrible experience. Been here for years and never been treated with so much DISRESPECT in my life. Charged a cover fee to a BAR when no one else on the street was. MONEY hungry business I do NOT recommend. If I could give zero stars I would. Kicked out for my wife checking up on me in the bathroom?? Come on now.. please do not go here. read more

10$ minimum on a card, beers are 6$..so you will get screwed if alone. It's a pretty divey place with DJ playing top 40 stuff and usually classics. Has a weird odor. I tried to get a menu but I don't think they have one? Bouncers are friendly though! read more

The Hide-Away - Dive Bars Near Me - Petaluma, California

Vibe is an interesting mix between biker bar and a bar that can bring in a younger crowd due to the DJ and dance floor / music selection on Friday nights. Only problem, the DJ was absolutely maxing out the JBL speakers and clipping causing the music to sound pretty awful and way too loud. Left the bar with my ears ringing all night. Need to hire a DJ that knows how to properly manage his levels. Other than that, decent place with some decent music on a Friday. read more

Love the hide away!!!! go there for drinks after work all the time!!! I'm addicted to their pink lemon-aids! And as long as you behave yourself the bartenders, bar backs, and bouncers are all really cool and nice!!!!! definitely my favorite bar to hang out with friends! read more

Very disappointed with how I was treated. Used the men's room. It's a single toilet that locks, used it, locked the door no problem until I exited the restroom to find a bouncer waiting for me and he disapproved of how I looked. He thought I looked more like someone who should have used the women's. since I didn't fit his image of a "man" he kicked me out!! He literally walked me out. I could sue for discrimination. It's a single use toilet anyone can use it! Learn the law. Respect people. I didn't hurt anyone. However I was hurt and embarrassed by being escorted out by some power hungry dickhead!! I do not recommend this place to anyone even though the DJ was awesome read more

Reminds me of a run down strip club in Tucson. Tiny, selective service, and smells poor. Not a fan. Go to macguires for a real bar. Do not go. One bathroom as well the lines are brutal. If in town for a Petaluma experience wrong place to be. read more

This is a very uncomfortable place for women, some friends and I came in for some drinks and dancing and were immediately made to feel unsafe not only from a few guys in the crowd, but also by the bouncer. And when we addressed our concerns with the bartender, who I believe is also the owner, he brushed us off and denied anything inappropriate had been done, and basically treated us like we should just put up with sexual harassment in a public space and it's not his responsibility to condemn it even if from his staff or in his establishment. This is a shame, as customers, especially women who are especially vulnerable lately, should feel safe and respected while enjoying a night out. I wanted to share this and recommend that you ladies find somewhere else to have a cocktail and dance off some stress. read more

Carpet? in a bar? Dive bar at its finest. Carpeted floors throughout (except the "dance floor"), music that's too louad, and no where to sit and talk make this bar the kind you end a night at, not start one. read more

The hide-away made it very clear last night that they do not welcome tourists. The bartender there said they couldn't serve us because I did not have California ID. I hope everyone at this establishment realizes that not everyone is "privileged" enough to be born in this state. I came here all the way from Canada. Will never be returning to this place. read more

The bartender repeatedly ID'd us because there was a latino in our group. Apparently his name was too hispanic. He was called slurs by someone at the bar who appeared to be a regular. Not a good place for people who aren't white supremacists. read more

Suck sandwich. Read my other reviews - I LOVE A GREAT DIVE BAR. This bar is Seriously Creepy. We were on our way back to the city from Tomales Bay and really craved a great dive bar with cheep booze. I searched Yelp and this bar was at the top of the list. What a Disappointment. We were a group of six, and they "ID"ed us (we had to take out our IDs while the stamped our hands and they never actually checked them). We walked in and toward the back; all the while thinking this wasn't a dive bar, is was just a creepster bar. Weird, unattractive people and REALLY odd people on the dance floor - I don't love dancing at a bar, but watching this dance floor gave me the willies. We decided within 39 seconds not to stay, and headed out. Outside we found one of our group sitting at a table outside in TEARS. She had a very small bottle of water (see pic) and they would not let her in. No biggie - she offered to drink the WATER (swear to God - we don't need to sneak booze into a bar). The bouncer would not let her in the bar even with the bottle empty! WTF??!!?? Seriously? Whatever - the six of us will spend our money elsewhere. In fact, we found a much better, more locals, dive bar a mile away - The Buckhorn. Skip the Hide Away. It's a shit hole. read more

The Hide-Away - Dive Bars Near Me - Petaluma, California

If I could give a half star I would. Terrible, I waited in the pee ordered bar for the bartender to acknowledge me. (Not that busy) This older gentleman came over. Wearing a Hawaiian shirt, I asked a for a drink. Nothing too elaborate, but a fairly common drink that most bartenders should know. The @$$hole messed up 3 times after I gave him the instructions and explained how to make the drink. The entire time the guy was giving me attitude. He charged me 60$, for a drink that should only cost 30$. I tried to walk out but the bouncer made me pay. I would not recommend to a friend nor would I return. I went to another bar, order the same shot, paid 25$. No attitude, in fact got 2 free shots because the owner heard about it and wanted to make my experience on petaluma memorable. Would never go here even on a slow day. DO NOT GO HERE! read more

What a dump. Lousy mixed drinks. Most of the crowd looked like they're homeless or live in a shelter. At one point I stepped out back for fresh air. When I tried to get back in this fat bouncer said That I would have to pay. I told him I had already been inside for an hour but he said I still had to pay. When I went to go by him he tried to grab me in a head lock. But since he was a fat slob I was faster and I knocked his fat ass to the ground. This place is just a shithole run by assholes!!! read more

Needs AC. Security up at the front is super rude and threatening. Was trying to rip my sisters passport. Beware! Not going back

Perfect chill spot. Karla and Raino (sp?) are awesome. Free pool sometimes, love it!

This bar is definitely not my scene but the people who were there were having fun, which is why I'm giving it any stars at all. Just felt seedy and low-class. read more

I really don't like this place, it's a bad dive. which usually I find interesting and fun. but the patrions are scetchy and the whole raiders theme isn't cool with this diehard niner fan! read more

No sense in coming here anymore. Only bar that asks a cover...for what? The ladies you came with to be eyehumped by the guys lurking around the dance floor. Haven't been here in years and don't plan on going back. read more

Somethin' about this raider bar that this 49er fan can't help but visit anytime I am in town. This was the first bar i was a regular at. Some cool ass people at the Hide no matter when you go monday through sunday. I cant forget to mention Karla is awesome. Makes great drinks and is hella friendly. Go you wont regret it. read more

Best damn bar in town, if you don't like this place then there's something wrong with your head.

This bar is perfect you want to meet whores and wannabe Sonoma County "gangstas." It's Petaluma's version of a club, with a velvet rope and everything, and there's mostly hiphop being piped through their incredibly loud sound system. Inside is nice enough, so I wouldn't consider this a dive bar, and they do not draw a large sports crowd, so it isn't a sports bar either. It's really just a place that doesn't fit into a specific niche; but the drinks are decent and they get the hoochies feeling saucy, so at the very least you'll get a piece if you spend at least 10 minutes in this joint. read more

I've been smashed here many times. The bald headed door guy has issues. We all know who I'm talking about.The bar tenders are cool, but the drinks are super expensive. All and all a good bar to get drunk at. read more

Super straight forward dive bar. But very clean. The bartender Spanky was friendly. Pool tables were very nice! Enjoyed it all around!

Agreed that you have to be fairly intoxicated to come in here, but its definitely not the last stop on the Petaluma bar tour: that is of course reserved for the Buckhorn. read more

Oh Hide-Away, no matter how hard we try to hide from you, we always end up here. Maybe it's your cheap drinks, or your strong drinks, or the fact that you have a dance floor. You'll meet some very interesting characters there but the bartenders are nice and make good drinks. I've only been here on weekends and the place is never packed so I imagine it's quite dead during the week. read more

The Hideaway is one of my favorite places in Petaluma because 1. its super trashy, 2. there was a girl line dancing to sir mix a lot wearing a fake hair piece ponytail, and 3. a weathered old lady took pity on a sigle gal like me and bought me a beer at the bar. I laughed my ass off and had a great time. read more

Nice place, decent prices, good music, wasnt too packed, overall i would for sure come back here if I was in town.

I am updating this ranting and rating since hearing that said security guard has been relieved of his duties. Went in on X-Mass eve and enjoyed a beer with a couple of friends and hey, not so bad, eh. read more

I had mixed feelings about going to the Hideaway after reading the reviews but we gave it a try anyways and I'm glad we did. This place is tucked away just off the main drag in Petaluma. It is the epitome of dive bar but in the fun sense. The crowd was mostly 30s-40s, not much diversity in ethnicities. There was a really good vibe about the place, everyone was super friendly and just happy. The drinks were good and the DJ was good too. He played a mix of music...from Brittney Spears to Michael Jackson to "the boots with the fur" song. They have a really small dance floor that was just the right size. There is also a pool table right next to the dance floor. We all had a really great time here; it's a perfect place to start your night with great friends, a couple of drinks with just a touch of dancing. We will definitely be back! read more

Great place, great people. We go about once a month all winter long after italian food. We're usually after happy hour and before the latenight crowd. We've seen the bouncers set up but never had any experience with them. Andrew is great, remembers my drink, includes us in conversations with regulars. Prices are pretty good, too. read more

I was an "out of towner" when I went here. I asked around about where I could go to dance and was directed here. I had a blast just dancing with my friend. We got approached by the giant flock of guys there, ratio of probably 10/1 guy/girl, but not like a girls never dealt with that before. The bartenders were busy but it did take overly long to get a drink, you can tell they served their friends first. No matter how much flagging down you did. A few creepers and a few descents there. Can't give it lower or higher, I'd probably go back late night after bar hoping to dance, if nothing else had something better. read more

If you love dancen or playing some pool hideaway is ur place. The bartenders are all the bomb & I love Karla she is amazing! The owner is also the bomb!! I miss you hideaway!! I need a bar night out but I work too much. read more