The Washoe house is the oldest existing roadhouse in Sonoma County. This old wooden 2 story landmark is an old stagecoach stop. Step into the old saloon and you can feel the history. On the ceiling business cards and dollar bills have been stapled up there for 50 plus years. The Washoe House has a full bar and offers Americana dining for lunch and dinner with 17 plus tables.
Brixx is a darkly lit, casual restaurant and bar that's hidden in a street niche below Western Avenue. It offers live music every Saturday night and has hurricanes on tap. The bar stays open after the kitchen closes.
Maguire's is a traditional Irish pub in the heart of downtown Petaluma. The bar features trivia nights every Wednesday, DJ music Fridays and Saturday and shows Irish football and rugby, if that's something you're into.
The beer selection is vast and the menu traditional, including bangers and mash, corned beef and cabbage, and shepherd's pie, along with burgers, fries and "more typical" bar fare.
On Mondays, all drinks and food items are half off.
Flamez Bar and Grill serves hamburgers, hash browns, eggs, fries, grilled sandwiches and other breakfast, lunch and dinner items. Pizzas are available, as well, and are wood-fired. In addition to the food, the restaurant serves beer, both on tap and bottles.
Vine and Barrel sells hundreds of wines and champagnes from around the world. It also carries wine accessories, chocolates and a wide variety of olive oils and cheeses. The shop hosts a series of fun and informative vineyard tours where patrons get to meet the winegrowers, hear their stories, learn about their techniques and come away with a better understanding about what it takes to grow a beautiful wine. The Vine and Barrell wine club offers recommendations and discounts on a variety of wines every month. Subscribe to its monthly newsletter and join the discussions about different wines, food-pairing notes and sometimes even recipes.
Located in the heart of historic downtown Petaluma, McNear's Saloon & Dining House features a full menu, full bar, a great selection of beer on tap as well as bottled beer and wine. Jeff Harriman owns both McNear's as well as the adjacent Mystic Theatre, making the restaurant the perfect place to dine before a show as well as the ideal spot to grab a drink afterwards. This large restarant has a rustic feel and eclectic decor. McNear's Saloon & Dining House also features daily happy hour specials on bottled beer, draft beer, shots and cocktails as well as a "leave a drink for a friend" board where patrons can pay in advance for friends' drinks.
Pete's Henny Penny is a classic Petaluma landmark full of down-home cooking and charm. Come for breakfast if you have a hearty appetite, lunch if you like the traditional American hamburger with French fries, or anytime for classic diner food. It's a great place to catch local gossip from the old timers, or have a late night breakfast with old friends. And if you're still hungry, try a slice of the homemade pie.
Gale's Central Club has been in the same location since the early 1900's. This bar features beer on tap, shots, cocktails and more. In addition to serving drinks, Gale's Central Club offers a small menu of bar favorites including corn dogs, pizza, cheeseburgers and nuts.
Gale's also has two pool tables, an Adams Family pinball machine, a classic Pac Man video game and sometimes features live music on Thursday nights. Notable is the fact that, because of Gale's Central Club age, this bar is one of only a handful in Petaluma that is able to legally sell beer and liquor to go.
Mi Pueblo is a festive Mexican restaurant with wall-to-wall murals of serenading mariachis as seen through faux windows in the heart of Kentucky Street. The restaurant features a full bar, which specializes in tequila drinks. Happy hour takes place from 3 - 5pm daily. The restaurant is part of a northern California chain.
Mi Pueblo serves authentic, traditional Mexican cuisine with an emphasis on freshness. The extensive menu offers more than one hundred dishes; there is also a healthy vegetarian/non-dairy menu and small combo selection. The restaurant has a full bar and from 3pm - 5pm there are $4.50 margaritas with free quesadillas and nachos.
