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First Impressions: Forestville Club

Filed under: Bars, Dive Bars, Forestville, Live Music, Sonoma County by Girl Wonder

“Wow, it’s dark in here.”
You are almost obligated to utter this phrase the moment you step into the inky depths of the Forestville Club, (Front St, Forestville). Indeed, everyone who entered after us did exactly that. It’s kind of hard to judge the typical crowd of a bar when you visit on a sunny, Sunday [...]

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Ace in the Hole, Sebastopol or Graton?

Filed under: Brewery, Live Music, Pub, Restaurants, Sebastopol, Sonoma County by Girl Wonder

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 [...]

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Barley & Hops: Why They Are Better than your Bar

Filed under: Occidental, Pub, Restaurants, Sonoma County by Girl Wonder

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 [...]

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