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“Local bar, but they are nice and just want to hang out.” in 3 reviews
“The next bartender (I want to say his name was Wes) was just as friendly and started talking to us about the town and where to go eat dinner.” in 2 reviews
“s. The bathrooms are labeled: Does (women) and Bucks (men” in 2 reviews
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About the Business
Established in 1938. The Buckhorn has been in the same family for 3 generations. The business has retained much of the character and look since Merv McCoy opened the doors.
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- Bruce R.Glen Ellen, CA5885Jan 17, 2024
Neighborhood bars are not necessarily friendly if you are not local. This one is an exception. I have probably been here maybe four times and enjoyed it every time. Considering my expectations, I found the back shelf very well stocked. If you are watching where your money goes, it not going to go further than this place. BTW, to get to the parking lot go around the block by taking the street to the North. The only bad thing about it is that I don't get in to Volpi's enough now, which is another Petaluma bar well worth visiting.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Christopher A.Pasadena, Los Angeles, CA103123Sep 27, 2023
Visited this bar a couple of times while I was working. I loved the bar and Franzie is a fantastic bartender.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Victoria H.Petaluma, CA178275Dec 13, 2022
Two firsts yesterday: being refused service/ kicked out" of a bar, AND being kicked out for having a service dog with us! The three stars are purely because the rest of the bartenders, especially Loral and the female bartender who is short with long beautiful curly hair, they are amazing! Love them!
The blonde working yesterday, however, was quite rude. Didn't ask if our service dog was indeed a service dog, just rudely said "nope nope. Out". Not to mention, as we were refused service due to a service dog, there was a large dog off leash running around the bar. Do better buckhorn! Really disappointed in the way she went about the situationHelpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Trevor S.Petaluma, CA01Apr 27, 2023
Well let's just the first time and every time I've ventured to the Buckhorn, I felt like family. Kind of like when Norm would walk into Cheers. Lately however I've been going on Saturday nights just to have a couple reasonably priced beers, and sing a song or two. It's worth it just see what outrageous outfit Scott Razor the karaoke host is wearing!!! GREAT SOUND!!!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Kevin R.CA, CA035Mar 21, 2022
Best dive bar in Petaluma! Friendly bar tenders and locals make it the perfect spot to have a few. Always a great time coming here!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Bryan G.Petaluma, CA14929308Oct 11, 2018
The Buckhorn is one of Petaluma's best kept secrets. The bartenders are great and the drinks are wet. If you are looking for a fancy place then this is knot it. If you are looking for a local place where the working person goes, then this is the place for you.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - J G.Petaluma, CA333Sep 20, 2019
Taxidermy, booze to go and over a hundred years of Petaluma. Reasonable prices and microwave burritos...what else could can you ask for in a dive bar?
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Delilah B.Vancouver, Canada6273148Sep 7, 2018
You'll never go wrong st the Buckhorn, unless you're looking for snooty service and overpriced cocktails. Then you should definitely go elsewhere. If you like local folks, reasonably priced drinks and karaoke with the regulars, then you'll like the Buckhorn. I saw a totally unassuming dude sing Elvis like The King himself at the Buckhorn. Cool dive without the hipsters.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Billy R.Chicago, IL0161Sep 17, 2018
I wanted to like this bar but as per usual I ran into a plethora of d bags riveted to their phones. If you're interested in meeting really nice polite humanoids then this place rocks.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - Wayne B.Atlanta, GA81871Jul 27, 2018
Solid local bar. Chill atmosphere and great bartenders. I drive a ways to get there since they open early and always are in a good mood no matter how early it is:)
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