I’ve avoided Stumptown (River Rd., Guerneville, closed Monday and Tuesday) for a while now because someone gave me the erroneous information that they did not serve liquor, only beer and wine. I am happy to report that that is not true. They do have a full bar. I found this out when a friend and [...]
Atmosphere: NorCal Tavern
Clientele: Hippie Hipsters
Spirits: Beer, wine and cider
Staff: Unremarkable but friendly enough
Located in a portion of hulking twin green buildings at the corner of Hwy 116 and Graton Rd, the Ace in the Hole cider pub (is it in Sebastopol or is it in Graton? This is just one of the mysteries of the [...]
Atmosphere: Sports bar / Frat House Chic
Clientele: Varies by music genre
Spirits: See the Jager machine?
Staff: Friendly with a heavy hand
It’s impossible to say for sure what Quincy’s (6590 Commerce Blvd) is like during the daytime or any other time when there isn’t a psychobilly punk show happening, since I can’t think of any other reason [...]
Atmosphere: Grungy nightclub
Clientele: Depends on the music
Spirits: Full bar with awesome drink specials
Staff: Great bartender and bar back, other employees are questionable
ZinChick and I headed down to 19 Broadway (located on…Broadway Ave. in Fairfax, look for the music review later) to see the oldest, still-performing punk rocker, the lead singer of the UK Subs. You [...]
Atmosphere: Homey Hippie-Hipster Brewhouse
Clientele: People who wear Tevas, Crocs and Birkenstocks.
Spirits: Extensive beer menu, limited cider offerings, smallish wine list. No hard stuff.
Staff: Effusive.
You are probably thinking, “Girl Wonder is giving high marks to a place that doesn’t even serve vodka? Has she lost her ever-lovin’ mind?” but I tell you, Barley & Hops [...]
Atmosphere: Traditional Country Pub Style
Clientele: Hippie-Lumberjack
Food: Average priced appetizers, pizza and entrees
Spirits: Suitably diverse, average prices
Staff: Accommodating though not particularly attentive if you aren’t at the bar
Located on Main St. in Occidental, the Union Hotel has been a landmark since the dawn of time, or at least the dawn of my time. Imagine my [...]
