Duffy's Tavern — Restaurant in Chico

It's a dive, but dives can be fun as long as there's good cheap booze and decent songs on the jukebox. The booze isn't cheap, however, and while there's good music on the jukebox, the bouncer with too much testosterone yelling and posturing was a bit too much. We had our drinks yanked away from us and were literally shoved out onto the sidewalk, much to our surprise. While we chose to see the humor in it, these sort of situations could easily escalate into something serious, given the hardcore drinking that takes place in Duffy's. There are plenty of places to have a beer and a laugh in Chico, so we will choose to give our business to other establishments that treat their...

Are you are looking for the best people watching experience in Chico or probably the entire north state? Pop on into Duffy's Tavern on a Friday afternoon. You will be treated at the door by the sounds of an Irish music collective called The Pub Scouts, they sit in a circle and have a lively jam session as the members flow in and out of the circle. Grab a pint of Guinness and a seat if you can find one. The collection of people moving about the tavern are as varied as the musicians and impossible to categorize. This is always our first stop on a...

I think this place has the most authentic "dive bar" type of feeling and atmosphere that you'll find in downtown Chico. The crowd here is typically more mature than what you'd find elsewhere in town, the staff is quick, they oftentimes have live bands or DJ's, and it's a great place to chill with friends. Loved going to Duffy's when I lived in Chico -- it made Chico feel a little bit more like home when...