Brown's Binyerd — Restaurant in Novato

Huge thanks to Mike! I stopped in for a drink to meet some friends after work. It's my second time in at Brown's and Mike was working last time too. Honestly the best local-friendly-brilliant bartender I've been served by in a really long time. Everybody knows him, they come in for him and he knows everyone's drinks.

My go-to shot, Casamigos Reposado, was given the "Mike Special" -- cinnamon and an orange slice. The best way to enjoy Casamigos, and quite brilliant!

Also as a gay man, sometimes quite eccentric I found this to be one of the most inclusive bars in all of Marin. At least by the staff (Mike) and (most) of the locals. Thanks for the great time and vibes, will be...

Well, they don't call it Slow-vato for no reason. Was here on a Friday night around 9pm and there was hardly anyone in there. I know the Novato bar scene is bad, but I forgot how bad it really is. (not blaming the bar for this, just making a point) They did remodel since the last time I was in there many years ago so that was a nice surprise, but I found it weird that all of the lights were on, usually bars at night will turn them down a bit to "set the mood". Music was maybe a bit too loud for the number of people in there, but we made it work. Overall a fun night, but I'd rather go to Hopmonk if I'm going to go to any...

An ace of a local bar Joyce the owner was there on 7/4 to make sure all of her patrons were well cared for. The two bartenders Jules and unfortunately I didn't get the other lovely lady's name were cool and calm under pressure ...