There are few bars in Pinole which is not located in a restaurant chain, and between those few bars there is one where the drinks are strong and you keep your wallet fat, Antlers.
It's THE local watering hole where people come in for Monday Night Football, hockey games, and to have dinner after work. The staff is friendly and caring to all patrons who come. If you're a regular and know when you're coming in they'll have your drink ready on the counter by the time you walk in the door.
Antler becomes the place where you have a drink and enjoy other's company. The price for the drinks are more than reasonable and they do not skimp on those cocktails. They also use great quality spirits unless your taste is into cheaper assortments.
If you ever find yourself in the Pinole/Hercules/Richmond area and need some friendly faces and stiff drinks, Antler's is the...
Read moreCheap drinks, which is great. Old bar feel, also great. Definitely had it's customer base the two times I went . Local biker clubs and affiliated , and sports fans. There's a stage for music but both times the band was setting up for a long time so I didn't get to hear anything but I imagine the place being loud due to how small it is. Bathrooms are super dated, doors don't lock. Toilet and urinal in men's room, condom dispenser, which was cool haha. I think with some updates and a nice outside area it could be cool. I'd go there for a cheap drink again but definitely not to hangout long. Bartenders do a good job and are friendly. Food is awful. Cheap, but awful. Hard pass on meals there if I'm ever back . They try, just everything was over cooked and under...
Read moreI don't really like bars for the most part, but this place has a great music scene!
I came to support a friend at the jam, Ceasar Myles and the Dreaded Truth reggae band came from the SF peninsula, and the next thing you know we had a Saturday night gig.
Now they want us back...
So much for staying out of bars.
The family atmosphere on the Tuesday night jams is amazing, I really can't say anything bad about the place.
As a musician, getting a consistent warm welcome and a plate of food is over the top for me.
I have never been treated so well at a club gig, it's like being the headliner at a festival, such nice...
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