The best bars & nightlife in Chico

10 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Lost on Main

Nightlife

Whether you're craving guitar-driven chaos, a sweaty dance floor, or a chill night with handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, Lost on Main…

319 Main St

Whether you're craving guitar-driven chaos, a sweaty dance floor, or a chill night with handcrafted cocktails and mocktails, Lost on Main keeps Downtown humming with nationally touring artists, diverse bands, DJs, and top local talent.

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Family owned and operated, Nascere Vineyards pours wines from their organic vineyard with the kind of care you can taste. Grab a spot in…

3471 Durham-Dayton Hwy

Family owned and operated, Nascere Vineyards pours wines from their organic vineyard with the kind of care you can taste. Grab a spot in the indoor tasting room or stretch out on the patio this weekend, soak up the raw, natural beauty, and remember why living in Chico tastes this good.

From the Chico newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Country-style rooms in a complex with a casino, spa & dining options, plus a fitness center.

3770 CA-45 (Colusa)

Country-style rooms in a complex with a casino, spa & dining options, plus a fitness center.

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Cozy watering hole offering a selection of craft beers on tap plus pub grub and a beer garden.

25 Lost Dutchman Dr

Cozy watering hole offering a selection of craft beers on tap plus pub grub and a beer garden.

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Laid-back cocktail bar with live music, themed drink menus, and a patio, plus bar games.

212 W 2nd St

Laid-back cocktail bar with live music, themed drink menus, and a patio, plus bar games.

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Sleek bar featuring cocktails, beer, wine and spirits as well as food, steaks and seafood.

1920 Market Pl Ste 140

Sleek bar featuring cocktails, beer, wine and spirits as well as food, steaks and seafood.

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Craft brewery with various tours & tastings, plus a music venue & taproom with farm-to-table fare.

1075 E 20th St

Craft brewery with various tours & tastings, plus a music venue & taproom with farm-to-table fare.

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Strong Water

Nightlife

Craft cocktails, including unconventional and whiskey-based drinks, served in an upscale lounge.

27 Lost Dutchman Drive

Craft cocktails, including unconventional and whiskey-based drinks, served in an upscale lounge.

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The Banshee

Nightlife

Dark-wood bar with English flair, build-your-own burgers & pub fare served along with sports on TV.

134 W 2nd St

Dark-wood bar with English flair, build-your-own burgers & pub fare served along with sports on TV.

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Riley's

Nightlife

Longtime sports-centric haunt with a collegial vibe & happy hours, plus finger foods & a pool table.

702 W 5th St

Longtime sports-centric haunt with a collegial vibe & happy hours, plus finger foods & a pool table.

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