We stopped by this dive bar on our recent trip to Tahoe to check out a local spot. It was our first time in the area and it seemed to have great reviews so we were excited to check it out for my sister's bachelorette weekend. The bartender (I didn't catch her name, but I wish I did) was absolutely amazing. She was so friendly and kind. We showed up dressed as Pitbull and his security so we definitely stood out, but she loved it and celebrated us and my sister. She made us feel welcomed and made it as fun of an experience as possible by trying to play a Pitbull song for us, but someone else skipped it. She gave us the last of the Jell-O shots which we greatly appreciated. She also invited us to return the next day to play Bingo at 3pm, but we couldn't make it. There's a music system (like a jukebox) where you can pay for songs you'd like to listen to. We paid for some songs that were more upbeat than the music that was playing when we arrived and it didn't seem to be well received by some of the other patrons. Others have the option to skip your songs (even though you pay for them). I personally had a blast and had great interactions with others in the bar, but others in my group had experiences that made them feel unwelcome by people in the bar so I deducted a couple stars from my review since it didn't seem to be inclusive. My sister was in the bathroom and overheard others saying negative things about our group so we called it a night shortly after that happened. I wish this place was a little more inclusive, but I would return just to visit with our bartender who was so welcoming to our group. read more

Was in Tahoe and looking for a real bar that 1) was not connected to a casino; 2) didn't have video poker in the bar tops; 3) wasn't a corner of a restaurant; 4) catered to the locals; 5) stayed open until 2. This is the one. Dress code is as casual as the atmosphere. The locals are friendly and the drinks are hood. Highly recommended! read more

Love love love these guys. Joie is one of the most badass bartenders in town. If you are trying to escape the depressing , dim light dive bar with beer all over the floor, go to the turn :) read more

Amazing bartender, friendly vibe, feels like home away from home. Would go there regularly if I didn't live so far away.... read more

Fun bingo together with a few of the coolest people by the lake. Great drinks and a hometown vibe.

This place is pretty cool. The drinks were really good and the staff was very friendly and welcoming.

Great dive bar! Play pool and have a REALLY GOOD margarita from Betsy! It's like walking into Cheers!

Walked into this very cool locals dive bar. The kind of place like Cheers, where everybody knows your name. Chatted up a few guys at the bar and listened to locals tell storys. It was comfortable and pleasant. Bartender was very nice. Prices were good and beer was damn cold. I'll definitely be returning. You should visit too. read more

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So friendly! And cyclist-friendly, in a place that isn't always so. They took care of my party and really made us feel welcome when we made a stop on our bike ride. I'll definitely be back. It's apparent someone put an effort into the ambiance because it was cute. The outdoor seating, especially. read more

Checked out this place by our house last night since our normal spot was closed and man are we happy we did! They had great happy hour drinks! We got the spicy cherry bourbon smash and it was delicious. Service was even more top notch! Emily was so sweet, quick with our order and engaged in conversation with us. The place has a cozy vibe with a pool table and large bar seating. We're definitely headed back tonight! read more

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Fun bar! Great bartenders!! I really like that you can bring food in and eat there as they don't serve food, which really works well. They have fun events and they play all good sporting events and the cooking channel too! Love that!! read more

Pretty great place to chill, grab some beer during happy hour, some peanuts, and play some bingo or billiards! It's located in a little plaza with plenty of parking, a kind of hole in the wall with a very friendly vibe. It's no wonder a local told me about this place! There are bingo nights on Tuesday and Saturday nights or so I've heard (I came on a Tuesday night, and there was indeed bingo!). As well as two Billiard/pool tables that you can play a game for $1 [to release the balls]. During happy hour (I was told it was M-F 4-7pm then 10pm-close), drinks are HALF OFF. We ordered two pints of icky IPA for only $7.50! WHAT CHEAPNESS! On Sundays you can get Bloody Mary & a Budweiser for $5 apparently. And you can ask for a slice of Grand Central Pizza for $3. This is also a place where you can throw your peanut shells on the ground. Free salted peanuts for everyone and there is also a small popcorn machine! Definitely a super fun place where you can chill with friends and do things other than just drink (:. I will definitely be coming back! read more

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Careful what you order!!!! I ordered a double grey goose and sprite short like 2oz 11-13 dollars anywhere else. I got a 6 oz poor with a splash of sprite and was charged 23 dollars hahahah woah read more

Just a really cool dive bar with good drinks and friendly service. I would come back in if I was in the area

We were on a bachelorette weekend and needed a place to stop on our way to a sunset cruise. Trusty yelp lead us here and it didn't disappoint. Service was quick, drinks were solid, and the combination of outside area and live sports inside kept all parties happy. read more

I was there a couple times over a day or two. Flip and Emily are awesome bartenders. I love a good dive bar. This place is fun.

GREAT dive bar....was here s. bowl sunday and they were doing thier annual chili cook off contest...abt 23 entries...we had a ball!!! after they voted (which i still think #22 should have won even though he got 3rd) they let the crowd sample all the diff. ones....some lady brought in two lg. pans of desserts...i know it had broken up heath bars and whip cream in it and it was one of the best desserts i have ever had by far!! the coors were cold, friendly staff (met the owner....very nice) friendly people , love the peanut shells on the floor....we had such a good time went back every nite this week... they don't have a kitchen but you can bring in NY style pizza from across the parking lot which is very tasty.....chk it out....my favorite bar in s. lk tahoe read more

My rating is strictly based on the Bloody Mary. Definitely liked the pepperonicini/carrot garnish, but for me, the BM mix was a little too heavy on the horseradish side. I did have more than one, so clearly they aren't bad! (Just not my favorite...) The bartender was friendly and made sure everyone had what they needed. The bar itself has 2 pool tables... And a popcorn machine that I didn't initially notice! I'd definitely come back here in the evening to hang out and avoid the casinos. Seems like a cool little local place. read more

Turn 3 is absolutely the perfect dive bar. I loved the atmosphere with multiple TVs, peanuts on the floor and a very liberal pour from the bar tender. You know it's a good spot when the locals in a tourist trap town come and hang out. Fun place, good people, great prices and watch out for the heavy pour! read more

Turn 3 - Dive Bars Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

T3 + Sara = HAPPINESS Jared is a DB (previous review). Remember folks - to leave out the 'odd' high and low anomaly to derive the true reality... Cool local's sports bar; tables, p-nuts; great vibe, great ass too... Again great place for Sunday games. Everybody there; she's a great personable bartender - and the owner as it turns out. Pool tables and order food from Artemis and pizza right there in the lot. Give it a whirl - you won't be disappointed! read more

Turn 3 - The boss - don't mess! - Dive Bars Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

Great local spot I really like what they've done with the place reasonably priced drinks and fun atmosphere

I love the Turn it is a complete local hang out. We enjoy going here for a cocktail on the way home or just to hang for the evening. Great owner too. Dan Rocks read more

There are two dive bars in South Lake Tahoe and neither are very friendly. Turn 3 is where the older locals go. This bar is also known as The Peanut Bar because there are giant piles of peanut shells all over the ground. The bartender was nice but the customers seemed kind of cliquey. read more

Not a big fan. This is as much a review about the bar staff as it is the clientele. This review is heavily censored due to what I cannot repeat with good conscience. My buddies and I walked there from our cabin on a Saturday night. We stopped in front so my friends could smoke a cigarette and were watching the bar through the window. Meanwhile there's a guy inside shouting at the top of his lungs about "n-word loving f-words". "Are you an n-word loving f-word!?" he'd ask a patron. "Nope" the patron would say. "Are you an "N-word loving f-word"!? he'd ask the bartender, "hahah no way" the bartender said. Finally he asked a patron by the door "Are you an N-word loving F-word?" and the patron responded by saying "Just because I love me some black women doesn't make me an N-word loving F-word. That makes me a jungle raping hardcore cracker." The bar busted out in laughter. Bartender included. This went on for 10-15 minutes. Needless to say we did not enter the bar. I understand non-politically correct humor but this type of talk being shouted at the top of the patron's lungs was enough to make my two friends, both white males over 6'2" decide they wanted to drink elsewhere. I like dive bars a lot. In my experience this type of talk when shouted at the top of your lungs usually will get your ass kicked out of a bar but instead in this case the bartender participated. Maybe it was just the clientele that night but if you have any N-word friends/family that you love, or F-word friends/family, or better yet N-word F-word friends that you love don't support this place and don't bring them in. read more

Okay, here's the thing: I LOVE dive bars. I love them the way some people love puppies and baby seals. Or maybe the way some people love kimchi and ugly children. Take your pick. Turn 3 is (in my less than humble opinion) the best dive bar in Tahoe. It's small. It's dark. It's got peanuts all over the floor. It's got enough shite plastered on the walls to give you a migraine. It's got a pool table smack dab in the middle of the route to the bathroom, so going for a pee can be like running an obstacle course. And two words every dive bar needs: CHEAP. DRINKS. (doubly so during happy hour). Whether it's silly drinks after work with friends, or FTW plasteredness, Turn 3 is the place. read more

Great happy hour and mellow environment! Awesome locals joint!!!!!! Has awesome prices! read more

This is a fun little dive bar in Tahoe. Warning! Don't patronize this establishment if you have any form of a peanut allergy, you could go into anaphylaxis! With that being said, there's definitely an older local crowd here. Nice, cheap stiff drinks with affordable deals! I came here once on a bingo night and won $50. Was a good time! Super friendly bartenders and great service along with cheap specials keep bringing me back! read more

Just a fun bar to go to. Pool tables good beer . Fun people. There is a reason locals like it. No live music but always an unusual crowd to intertain read more

Total Dive, but totally great! I love the fact that I can get as sloppy as a hobo and not kicked out! I went into Turn 3 just the other week while visiting Tahoe with some buddies. We told the guy at our hotel that we just wanted to pound beers all night and not change out of our ski clothes. He told us to go to Turn 3. I loved it. I think I even like NASCAR now. read more

Bingo Saturdays with Jeff, the best caller ever and Sarah, best bartender, combined with blue collar locals. Awesome bloodies, free popcorn, peanuts, (call it lunch) and bartenders. If you are passing thru and find yourself here, your a lucky one! read more

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We ran inside here for a scavenger hunt looking to buy a stranger a shot, and ended up having a great time! Our bartender was helping us with our list and asked if we wanted to have more fun and do a ski shot. I met a lady who I could buy a shot for and she was totally down to ski shot with us! The group she was with was really friendly and let us take a photo with them and their puppy. When we were finished up they invited us back for Bingo. If we weren't on a time crunch we would have definitely gone back. 10/10 cool and fun dive bar! read more

Turn 3 - Dive Bars Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

Located in the same plaza as the Artemis Mediterranean Grill, we chilled here at this divey, local bar until our seats were available for dinner. I thought it was called The Peanut Bar based on signage outside. Plus there are peanut shells all over the floor. Nice divey, sports bar feel, with plenty of TVs showing motorcross, hockey, etc. Plus a couple of pool tables. Drinks are your standard fare although they do have a nice beer selection. read more

Awesome little local dive bar. Friendly staff, pool tables, bingo. Free peanuts that you leave the shells on the ground! Awesome! Good atmosphere, centrally located, can't ask for more than that ! Weekly specials, keeps it fun. read more

Turn 3 - Bingo! - Dive Bars Near Me - South Lake Tahoe, California

This is the best sports bar in Tahoe! They have free bingo on Saturdays at 3pm and you can win great prizes. Sarah is the best bartender you would want! Drinks are great! Free popcorn and peanuts. Well, it is called Turn 3-Peanut Bar. Great place to see your friends and catch-up on stuff. Lots of tv''s to watch your favorite sports. Great happy hour prices. You won't be disappointed!! Try it-you will like it! read more

We where looking for a bar that wasn't a tourist bar. Turn 3 was the perfect spot. As soon as we walked in we where greeted by Sarah and treated like we where regulars. She filled us in on the go to in the area and talked with us the whole time. Thanks Sarah, looking forward to our next visit. read more

Do not be afraid by the old men sitting at the bar who all know each other. It's the locals joint for locals only. But we'll let you stop by anyways. Pacman, a couple pool tables, and all the peanuts you can eat are here for your enjoyment. It's also the only good sports bar in town, with 6 full flatscreens. They even turned the tour de france on for me all summer, despite the fact that I'm the only local who cared. Hoorah! read more

I really enjoy this bar... My fave bartender is Vicki. I must admit I don't make it in there often during the winter, however, I typically visit once a week during summer time on my bike rides!!! Stop in for an excellent bloody mary and some great local conversation! See you all soon read more

order a $1.50 PBR, grab some peanuts from the bin, throw the shells on the ground or use them to reserve your space at the pool table--then repeat. sometimes the pool is even free. dice games for money have also been known to happen, and last time i even won enough to pay for my PBR! great local crowd and the tattooed, guy bartender is fantastic. by far my favorite place to grab a pint and just relax. if you are looking for a break from the casino madness this is it read more

Place was dead. Nice pool tables and peanuts. Horrible bartender, nasty attitude towards visitors, even talking crap about us to the locals. I will be finding out who the owner or owners are to let them know why their business is going down the drain read more

The NASCAR bar. I like it. Pool tables, multiple sports on at once, and great prices.