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SOME OF OUR SEPTEMBER EVENTS!
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MADONNA Tribute Night! September 7th!
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SKY from LMFAO... LIVE on August 15th!
Takin' it back to the 2000's! Party rockers unite… read more
SOME OF OUR AUGUST EVENTS!
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Morrissey & The Smiths LIVE Tribute Concert!
Don't miss two great bands on July 26th!… read more
ZZ TOP Tribute Concert! LIVE... On July 13th!
Don't miss BEER DRINKERS & HELL RAISERS amazing live… read more
Daft Punk Summer! Tribute to Daft Punk... LIVE!
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Birthday or other special occasion? Book a table!
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LIVE Tributes to No Doubt & Weezer!
Soundwaves TV presents NO DUH (Tribute to No Doubt)… read more
Talking Heads & The Pixies Tribute Concert Night!
Check out these two amazing tribute bands, and lets… read more
Selena Tribute Concert!
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Celebrate your birthday at Retro Junkie!
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Pool tables, retro pinball & arcade games!
Come hang out with us Tuesday-Saturday with all… read more
AUGUST EVENTS!
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Green Day, Rancid & Social Distortion Tributes!
Takin' it back to the 1990s with this rockin' night… read more
JULY CONCERTS!
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The Cure & New Order Tributes... LIVE! June 28th
Don't miss these two amazing tribute bands! Magical… read more
Karaoke every Wednesday! Free Admission
Come out for Karaoke every Wednesday!! Admission is… read more
Yacht Rock Sunday!! Live Band + DJ + Food Truck!
Smooth sailing soft rock from the 70s & 80s!… read more
The Killers & Panic at The Disco Tributes!
Takin' it back to the early 2000's with LIVE… read more
Linkin Park & Rage Against The Machine Tributes
Thursday Feb 8th… read more
80s Night with two live bands, DJ & Food Truck!
Come dance to Canadian Red (Tribute to Loverboy),… read more
The Cure & New Order Tributes! Feb 24th
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Happy Hour Tuesdays-Thursdays (6-8pm)
Come out for 1/2 price well drinks & draft beer… read more
Check out some fun upcoming concerts!
Check out these January concerts & more on our… read more
80s Night with 2 live bands, DJ, Food Truck & More
Don't miss two awesome 80s bands! Flock of Seagirls… read more
Check out two local bay-area bands!
Check out two local bay-area bands on Thursday,… read more
Tribute to SUBLIME on Dec 8th!
Check out 40oz to Freedom band playing a live… read more
Get ready for the NYE 80s Prom Bash Dec 31st!
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Good times await you, at Retro Junkie! =)
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Highlights from the Business
Full bar
Live music
Pet friendly
Locally owned & operated
Sports on TV
Free parking
Review Highlights
“I discovered the spot during COVID and it was a fave for their salsa nights and convenient proximity to my usual stay.” in 14 reviews
“They bring in 80s tribute bands every week for favorite like the Cure, Motle Cru, pearl jam, Billie Idol, you name it.” in 6 reviews
“. They have all these cool pinball machines pool tables, and other "retro" games available to play” in 16 reviews
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Enrique M.
At Retro Junkie, we believe in bringing the nostalgia back to the Bay. That's why we create an experience that brings out the inner rockstar in everyone. By throwing it back to the 80s and 90s in a space that blends geek with chic, we combine all the best parts of modern fun and retro swag. Join us for karaoke, show off your pinball skills, or just enjoy a drink with friends to the sound of our live tribute bands or DJ. No matter your mood, we have the hits, games, and venue to guarantee a nostalgic good time.
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Dress code? Beanies hats allowed?
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Considering attending one of the shows, from the description one band plays outside in the beer garden while the other is inside? I prefer to be outside so trying to decide which band I'd see.
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With the opening of the beer garden, on Fridays and Saturdays the outside band plays earlier and the inside band later. Technically 2 separate admissions.
Terri N.
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- Bebe C.Sacramento, CA26169Aug 3, 2024
Nice ambience , bartenders were awesome and attentive. Music was on point all night long
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Sotha A.Antioch, CA36Aug 25, 2024
Thank you to Kelly at the bar for making us fabulous drinks. You're an awesome bartender! Excellent service with a smile. Thank you for making our night a blast. We hope to see you again.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Apr 10, 2024
Service great, drinks good, dive bar really fun. Karaoke on wed nights. Drinks are reasonably priced
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Karen C.
Apr 20, 2024
Hi Jessica, thank you so much for coming out to Retro Junkie! We love that you enjoyed the Karaoke & pool tables! We hope to see you back again soon!
- N C.Tracy, CA13214Aug 25, 2024
I've been going to Retro Junkie for years. Always loved this place. In the last year it's gone from this cool 80's club with a friendly vibe to a really terrible vibe with terrible 90's hip hop music and a whole different crowd of people. They still have cool cover bands but it's turning into every other club in the East Bay. It's sad cause this used to be such a great place.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Michael K.Lafayette, CA04Aug 10, 2024
$20 cover and an hour of slow jams. F'in sucks man. Could be a fun spot but both will lead to me not returning. Bartenders are great. Very nice and attentive. DJ is great and very kind and friendly. Takes requests but is at the mercy of the owner. Owners agenda ain't the one. Just buy alc on your own and drink at home and create the vibes you want there.
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Karen C.
Aug 22, 2024
The only time we might have slow jams playing would be after 1am, so you must have showed up at last call. Our music format is 80s, 90s and 00s party jams. But if you don’t dig it, then feel free to stay home and enjoy your own vibes. =) Our calendar on our website shows all of our upcoming shows, and music format so that guests know ahead of time what type of music to expect that night. Not only that, but pre-sale tickets for most of our events start at just $10 online, so if you're on a budget that's a great way to get a deal on tickets!
- Chloe C.Concord, CA091Aug 23, 2024
Had a disappointing experience at Retro Junkie recently. We were shocked to be asked to pay a $20 cover fee. That seems way too high, especially since there wasn't even a live band, just a DJ, and there wasn't a line to get in. The lady at the door was rude to us. We expected a fun night out, but this left a bad taste in our mouths. Be aware of hidden fees and poor customer service if you're planning to visit!
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - May 21, 2023
I can't say enough good things about Retro Junkie!
It was my first time there and I had a blast! My new favorite spot. We got to enjoy Sponge, they were great.
We started in the pool room with a drink to watch the end of the Lakers game, then when the music started we went to the main room. Lots of open space to stand AND you can reserve comfy couch areas ahead of time. Outdoors was awsome too! Fresh air, food truch, big screen TV, DJ set up for later, lots of parking AND....my dog can come!
Everyone working there from the gal that checked in our tickets, security, bartenders and servers were all super friendly. We left excited.
Thanks Retro Junkie!Helpful 5Thanks 2Love this 7Oh no 0 - Sue W.Fremont, CA4235Dec 24, 2023
We had an amazing time at this incredible establishment. The ambiance was top-notch, with a spacious outdoor patio adorned with heaters and a magnificent large screen TV. The indoor area boasted a comfortable amount of seating, as well as a captivating stage and dance floor.
Initially, we were a bit apprehensive about the crowd, as we had heard it was more geared towards a younger demographic. However, our worries were quickly dispelled when we discovered that it was Elvis impersonator night, and the crowd consisted of individuals around my age. It was a delightful surprise!
While the drinks were on the pricier side, it's important to consider that it had been quite some time since I had visited a bar. So, in retrospect, the prices may not have been as exorbitant as I initially thought. Our bill came to a total of $73, including two soft drinks and four mixed drinks, plus a generous tip. My only complaint in this area is they have no kitchen. The only choice for food or snacks is a food truck.
To my delight, my daughter enjoyed herself and even expressed a desire to return in the future. It's safe to say that our visit was a resounding success!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Business owner information
Karen C.
Mar 22, 2024
Hi Sue! Thank you so much for your review, and for visiting Retro Junkie! We had a blast on the night of the Elvis Tribute! We have a variety of different tribute artists spanning from the 1950s-2000s and try to book a little something for everyone, and of course our focus is on nostalgia and good times. We are so glad that you & your daughter had a nice time, and we hope you will come back and visit us again soon. =)
- Lisa M.Petaluma, CA012Apr 23, 2024
Last weekend was my first time here and all I can say is, "where has Retro Junkie been all my life!" I thoroughly enjoyed myself and so did the group of friends I was with. We saw a Prince cover band and they were fantastic. The vibe was perfect, the drinks were yummy, and I received fabulous customer service the next day when I had to return to retrieve my phone I left there. The head of security, Trevor, and the rest of the security crew were friendly and accommodating. No one made me feel like a 'stupid drunk old lady', which then made me feel like I can't wait to return for more fun.
They have all these cool pinball machines pool tables, and other "retro" games available to play. The décor is funky and the outdoor music was booming. I wanted to stay and have a drink, but I was still recuperating from the night before. You have to check this place out. So so fun!Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 2Business owner information
Karen C.
Apr 23, 2024
Hi Lisa, thank you for coming out to Retro Junkie! We are so happy to hear that you had a fun time with your friends, and that you all enjoyed the live band & good times!! We hope to see you back again soon.
- Micki M.Alameda, CA112714Jun 26, 2024
A total dump. Just stayed for awhille since it was so dark and dingy. Not recommended for women since it was a total dive bar.
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Karen C.
Jun 26, 2024
Hi Mickey, we have lot's of women who are repeat customers & regular's, that love Retro Junkie! We hope you find a bar that's more of what you are looking for. Take care!