Clayton Club Saloon — Restaurant in Clayton

We stopped into the Saloon the other night on our way home from work and my boyfriend and I had a terrific time listening to live music, chatting with regulars, and checking out the local pictures on the walls. The place is decorated top to bottom (there are truly boots and bras hanging all around) and it's just full of a fun and friendly vibe. Even a small library of books in the corner next to the skill-claw grab-machine game (which is stocked full of stuffed animals and some adult prizes).

It had been years since either of us had stopped in here but bartender Rebecca made us feel at-home and welcome. We didn't stay very long, but it was just long enough to make a mental note to...

Came in at the clayton wine and art festival, super busy and can totally understand when everyone is ordering drinks and it can get a bit hectic. Standing in line for about 15 minutes with money in my hand with no response from the bartender. Finally two guys in line tell her I was before them and she comes on over. I tell her I've been waiting and I understand that's it's been busy and she gives me the worst attitude and told me that if I wanted to drink I should go back outside to the wine festival. I get my beers she throws me my change and continues serving. Thanks again Rebecca for the...

This little local bar is lots of fun. Unlike most small "dive" bars, this place has a ton of character. It doesn't just look like a cowboy bar, from the old west town exterior to the boots hanging from the ceiling, it actually is. They have a real, modern hitching post out back for horses, which I have seen in use multiple times. The main crowd is very California country and very welcoming. Live music , pool and during the summer a beautiful outdoors section make this spot very much worth the visit. If you love dive bars like I do, you will truly find a gem in the Clayton...