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    Winters Tavern

    3.9 (210 reviews)
    ModerateBars, Music Venues
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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    WINTERS TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise

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    Hangtown rocks the house.
    Wolf H.

    After several recent visits, I am bumping to 5 stars. New pinball games, a friendly community, great music, great beer on tap, and an excellent staff. I no longer have any excuse to hold back that last star. Cheers!

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    Annabelle R.

    The halloween-themed Pacifica Rock n Roll Flea Market this past Sunday featured live music which was super loud but super good! Surf Monster, Insect Surfers, Douglas Von Irvin's Carnival, The Freak Accident... all of the bands were amazing! Lots of awesome surf music and rock tunes, and more importantly a decent sound system. Great atmosphere, the tavern walls and ceiling covered with colorful surfboards, skateboards, a skate bike (unicycle with skateboard rear wheels), stickers, posters, customized license plates, and a bit of halloween decor for this special event. A pool table, shuffleboard, and pinball machines in the back as well. We had no problems finding seating inside, with a good view of the stage, even with a growing crowd. More tables and seating were available outside, with a flea market set up in the outdoor area in the back, vendors selling all kinds of merchandise including cute purses and customized lamps, and a boatload of record stands too. The bar staff provided helpful and sufficient service. I enjoyed the alpha acid west coast IPA, though there were plenty of beer options to choose from on the menu. There was also a food truck out front, so we had a bite to eat from Satay By The Bay while enjoying our time at Winters Tavern.

    Carrie Z.

    Serving Pliny the Younger during a blackout? Five stars! $10 pours. The power cost me an ice cold beer, but 2025's version is delicious, and I didn't need to stand in line for hours to get to try it. Props to the band as well!

    Live and loud band!!
    Joyce W.

    Don't find these classic old-school taverns around anymore. It is a divey bar so expect strong drinks, lots of memorabilia and time worn interior. What they have is live music from eclectic local bands. With that, the crowd is a mix of college to senior crowd. The senior crowd actually got quite raucous, almost creating a mosh pit! The young gentleman working the bar kept the drinks flowing and made them strong as I requested. **They have a great set of rotating local beers on tap** In and outdoor seating. There was a lot of toilet paper rolls in the bathroom that I appreciate. The sink had warm water and soap! I appreciate that, too!

    Kathleen O.

    Dropped by last Saturday night and it was a lot of fun. It's what a Tavern should be, happy people, drinking and enjoying the music. I had one of their delicious hot steak sandwiches that were being grilled outside. The two young guys who opened up for another band were having a great time jamming and playing their guitars. No pretentiousness, put a smile on my face!

    Fellow musicians - avoid this guy if you can when dealing with band comps and payout, or risk verbal disrespect without warrant.
    Miss T.

    Played a gig at Winters Tavern this afternoon. Some conditions of the payout changed without communication. When I brought this up to the fellow who paid us he shrugged us off and told us to take it up with CJ, the booker/manager/owner(?). Fair enough, and I suppose our fault for not confirming details since the last gig. We were not pleased, but we accepted our defeat. Then as we're walking out the door, he calls out to us loudly for the whole bar to hear, "and if you don't like it, get the fuck out!" Literally, verbatim, this is what he said to us. This was after we entertained their patrons for almost 2 1/2 hours for a measly $26.50 per band member. Clearly, we're not in this for the pay. The vibes have always been good at Winter's and that's why we have returned year after year, but to be spoken to like this...it was beyond disrespectful. Please believe I responded to him...ahem...appropriately... Still the whole interaction was awful. Sullied what was a pretty fun gig. Bottom line - I will never return, neither to play a gig or as a patron.

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    8 years ago

    I love this place good dive bar good drinks the staff is great awesome spot for a first date

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    7 years ago

    Heaven on earth. Like a snazzy French jazz club in the sixties-- but, it's in Pacifica.

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    Pliny the Elder on tap and Beatles covers played expertly on a bassoon. Great people.

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    Krista and Will were the BEST bartenders tonight!! The experience was great and I'm so glad I picked this place to get drinks at!

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    I can only say I wish I lived closer, this place is a lot of fun. Good crowd, great ambiance and Clamper friendly.

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    11 years ago

    Best bar in Pacifica. Great beer, great bands, great bar tenders, great owners. Best bar, period.

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    4.2(104 reviews)
    0.2 mi

    Came here on a limb, we already had dinner plans and my friends wanted to grab some drinks n food…read more Owner says he can make us 4 trays worth of meat one for each I mentioned it would be too much food right before dinner but they wanted extra to take home. After waiting over 40 min at an empty place he arrived w what seemed less than a tray of food w everything burnt and dry. When I asked for the bill he said $125 for everything. I was in disbelief he'd actually charge us for burnt scraps. I mentioned there was no way what we had was actually 4 trays of food. He didn't give a charged us anyway. I just wanted to have a good time but the way it all went down was the worse experience for my birthday celebration hands down!!!

    Had a shitty shift at the hospital. I needed to decompress. Looked up a local place for pepperoni…read morepizza for my daughter, alcohol, and good food. Found a gem in Pacifica. Walked in and the place is hella cozy. Sat my ass down in front of the fireplace with a cold one. The staffs who I assume are the owners are super chill & friendly (I apologize I was semi present, I was fighting shutting down IYKYK especially for those who work in trauma hospitals). The BBQ platter is amazing! The pork ribs just fell off the bone. So juicy, tender, and tasty. I was hesitant with the pork loin but it was delicious and tender. The dino rib did not disappoint either. I really loved the chili with a nice balance of salty sweet. Yes the pizza was hella good. The cheese pull was insane and had a nice crust from the fire. My daughter enjoyed the pizza and the pork ribs. She gave them a thumbs up. Kid friendly atmosphere because they did not get annoyed with her playing hopscotch and dancing. I left feeling better and full. Just an FYI they serve beer, wine, and soju.

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    4.2(690 reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    I visited Grand Hot Pot with my family on a Friday evening around 6 PM and was pleasantly surprised…read moreto be seated right away--though within minutes, a line began to form, and the restaurant quickly filled to capacity. It's clearly a popular spot, and for good reason. The quality of the meats stood out, especially the ribeye, which was flavorful and well-marbled. One of my favorite touches was the self-serve drink fridge in the back, offering a wide, unlimited selection that adds to the overall experience. The broth was rich and satisfying, complementing the ingredients nicely. The atmosphere strikes a great balance--casual and welcoming, with the feel of a classic Chinese hot pot restaurant. It's an easygoing spot that still delivers on quality, making it perfect for a laid-back dinner with family or friends.

    I came here as a party of six on a Sunday- this spot does not disappoint. Love the all you can…read moredrink portion of the deal as well! The spicy broth was definitely Chinese levels spicy- a little strong, soy milk or another beverage is highly recommended! All the food here was yummy- the shocking standout was the honey prawn shrimp. Our table loved it so much that we ordered three plates. The cucumber salad is also a non hot pot dish that's included in AYCE that we found really enjoyable. No complaints, nothing is wrong with the meat quality or the veggie quality but the broth is not the best IMO. It could be worked on. Love the free ice cream bar that has Asian inspired flavors- my favorite was the red bean and black sesame. The service is quick and the place is clean! Definitely a hit, we all left with our bellies full.

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    Vallemar Station - Rainy Day After Xmas Afternoon 2006

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    From their FB page last month, the restaurant will close permanently within this or next month. The…read morefood is good at Vallemar Station. They were completely empty at 7:45pm. Service was excellent. Friday's soup of the day is clam chowder. It is a $6 add-on if you order an entree. The clam chowder comes with little oyster crackers that I like. The free bread arrives warm making the butter easier to spread. As for the prime rib $45, I liked it. Sometimes they don't give you the bone. This time around, I got lucky. The outer bark was flavorful. The inside wasn't chewy. My knife cut right through the tender meat the first try. This was a good meal.

    It's going to be the end of a 30 year era…read more Came back again to try their crab sandwich and I can't express how much I'm hoing to miss their crab sandwich on sourdough. I thoroughly believe their crab sandwich is better than Fisherman's Wharf and better than New England Lobster company in Burlingame. And cheaper too. They're closing soon, as in shutting their doors, so run here to try their crab sandwich before they do. They only have a certain number a day, not sure how many, but people have been buying them so they keep running out. It's real crab folks. Not fillers. Not junk. It's amazing and good with their salad. Gosh, just thinking about their crab sandwich is reminding me to grab a couple more while I can.

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