The best bars & nightlife in Petaluma

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

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Tallboy

Nightlife

Martini bar serving slushies and hot dogs in a cozy space.

4210 Telegraph Ave (Oakland)

Martini bar serving slushies and hot dogs in a cozy space.

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HopMonk Tavern Novato brings the summer to you with a sun-soaked beergarden under vintage oak trees, plus the indoor Session Room keeping…

224 Vintage Way (Novato)

HopMonk Tavern Novato brings the summer to you with a sun-soaked beergarden under vintage oak trees, plus the indoor Session Room keeping live music rolling year-round. Grab a friend, lean into the Cookout Concert Series energy, and make a night of good vibes and better pints.

From the Richmond newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Skip the same-old and post up at Iron & Vine Restaurant Bar & Events, where seasonal California comfort meets craft cocktails, crispy…

3330 Yulupa Ave (Santa Rosa)

Skip the same-old and post up at Iron & Vine Restaurant Bar & Events, where seasonal California comfort meets craft cocktails, crispy maitake mushroom bites, pork belly tacos, and steak frites, then stick around for live music or circle back for a chill weekend brunch that actually delivers.

From the Santa Rosa newsletter, August 7, 2026

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Alta Vina

Nightlife

Alta Vina pours an ever-curious lineup that invites you to taste outside your usual lane, with friendly guidance that feels more neighbor…

420 3rd St (Oakland)

Alta Vina pours an ever-curious lineup that invites you to taste outside your usual lane, with friendly guidance that feels more neighbor than sommelier. Ideal for a low-key catchup or solo unwind, and you just might leave obsessed with a new grape.

From the Oakland newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Cafe Zoetrope

Nightlife

North Beach classic Cafe Zoetrope brings a Roman trattoria vibe to the historic Sentinel Building, serving authentic Italian plates…

916 Kearny St (San Francisco)

North Beach classic Cafe Zoetrope brings a Roman trattoria vibe to the historic Sentinel Building, serving authentic Italian plates alongside Italian and California wines, including exclusive Coppola selections.

From the San Francisco newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Union Larder

Nightlife

Stylish setting for wine, cheese & charcuterie also offers beer & wine by the bottle.

1945 Hyde St (San Francisco)

Stylish setting for wine, cheese & charcuterie also offers beer & wine by the bottle.

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2-story Mission club with a bar downstairs & an upstairs space for dancing to DJ beats & live bands.

647 Valencia St (San Francisco)

2-story Mission club with a bar downstairs & an upstairs space for dancing to DJ beats & live bands.

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Dim, trendy cocktail bar with steampunk decor prepares signature drinks with housemade ingredients.

679 3rd St (San Francisco)

Dim, trendy cocktail bar with steampunk decor prepares signature drinks with housemade ingredients.

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Reservations-only winery with a polished tasting room, gardens & a vast sculpture collection.

24500 Ramal Rd (Sonoma)

Reservations-only winery with a polished tasting room, gardens & a vast sculpture collection.

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Cozy wine and sake bar with a selection of tinned fish and small bites, plus a wine club.

691 14th St (San Francisco)

Cozy wine and sake bar with a selection of tinned fish and small bites, plus a wine club.

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Wineshop with tastings and a wine club, plus knowledgeable staff.

420 40th St #2 (Oakland)

Wineshop with tastings and a wine club, plus knowledgeable staff.

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Relaxed, neighborhood drinking den featuring a jukebox, sports on TV, and games such as pool and darts.

1009 1st St (Novato)

Relaxed, neighborhood drinking den featuring a jukebox, sports on TV, and games such as pool and darts.

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The Detour

Nightlife

Playful bar & arcade for a variety of drinks & vintage video-game machines in a neon-decked space.

2200A Market St (San Francisco)

Playful bar & arcade for a variety of drinks & vintage video-game machines in a neon-decked space.

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Bar Gemini

Nightlife

Stylish wine bar with a selection of natural wines, plus tinned fish, deviled eggs, and other snacks.

2845 18th St (San Francisco)

Stylish wine bar with a selection of natural wines, plus tinned fish, deviled eggs, and other snacks.

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Bold wallpaper & neon set the backdrop for cocktails & American snacks at this neighborhood lounge.

1439 Taraval St (San Francisco)

Bold wallpaper & neon set the backdrop for cocktails & American snacks at this neighborhood lounge.

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Casual spot featuring a lengthy wine list, plus appetizers, salads and oysters.

234 Townsend St (San Francisco)

Casual spot featuring a lengthy wine list, plus appetizers, salads and oysters.

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Pub grub, draft beer & cocktails are on tap at this low-key, brick-walled hangout.

2940 431 Natoma St (San Francisco)

Pub grub, draft beer & cocktails are on tap at this low-key, brick-walled hangout.

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Relaxed spot serving food and wine from all over the world, as well as local options.

122A Kentucky St

Relaxed spot serving food and wine from all over the world, as well as local options.

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Intimate theater is a permanent venue for magician & comedian Jay Alexander. Food & drinks served.

419 O'Farrell St (San Francisco)

Intimate theater is a permanent venue for magician & comedian Jay Alexander. Food & drinks served.

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Renovated 1911 vaudeville theater now offering live music concerts, plus a bar & adjacent eatery.

23 Petaluma Blvd N

Renovated 1911 vaudeville theater now offering live music concerts, plus a bar & adjacent eatery.

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Long-standing comedy club showcasing famous & up-and-coming comedians. Two-drink minimum.

915 Columbus Ave (San Francisco)

Long-standing comedy club showcasing famous & up-and-coming comedians. Two-drink minimum.

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Wines from around the world are paired with European dishes & tapas at this cozy, stylish bar.

476 Castro St (San Francisco)

Wines from around the world are paired with European dishes & tapas at this cozy, stylish bar.

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Sprawling spot with retro furnishings featuring 100+ beers, numerous TVs plus video & table games.

449 Powell St (San Francisco)

Sprawling spot with retro furnishings featuring 100+ beers, numerous TVs plus video & table games.

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Comfortable tasting room offering pours of the house's own vintages & bottles to take home.

200 2nd Street @, Jackson St (Oakland)

Comfortable tasting room offering pours of the house's own vintages & bottles to take home.

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Stylish, upscale wine bar pairing natural & biodynamic blends with New American small plates.

1737 Broadway (Oakland)

Stylish, upscale wine bar pairing natural & biodynamic blends with New American small plates.

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Massive gastropub serving craft brews, creative cocktails & elevated pub grub for lunch & dinner.

620 Treat Ave (San Francisco)

Massive gastropub serving craft brews, creative cocktails & elevated pub grub for lunch & dinner.

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Neighborhood eatery with a mid-century theme, serving American staples, craft cocktails and beer.

3343 Lakeshore Ave (Oakland)

Neighborhood eatery with a mid-century theme, serving American staples, craft cocktails and beer.

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Scarlet Fox

Nightlife

Casual bar for sipping wine by the glass, plus bottled brews to go.

1690 Hayes St (San Francisco)

Casual bar for sipping wine by the glass, plus bottled brews to go.

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Unwine'd SF

Nightlife

Neighborhood wine bar and restaurant serving small plates and hosting live music.

9 W Portal Ave (San Francisco)

Neighborhood wine bar and restaurant serving small plates and hosting live music.

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7th West

Nightlife

Funky spot offering an eclectic mashup of an arcade, bar, dance club, and restaurant.

1255 7th St (Oakland)

Funky spot offering an eclectic mashup of an arcade, bar, dance club, and restaurant.

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All-ages nonprofit community center known for hosting local bands and skate ramps indoors.

201 Washington St

All-ages nonprofit community center known for hosting local bands and skate ramps indoors.

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Buckhorn

Nightlife

Chill bar providing beer, hard liquor, and cocktails, plus pool tables and karaoke nights.

615 Petaluma Blvd S

Chill bar providing beer, hard liquor, and cocktails, plus pool tables and karaoke nights.

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Mission spot serving beer & American cafe fare, plus live music, comedy & trivia nights.

433 S Van Ness Ave (San Francisco)

Mission spot serving beer & American cafe fare, plus live music, comedy & trivia nights.

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Roaming Goat

Nightlife

Cozy wine bar offering a selection of Mediterranean-style bites and happy-hour specials.

1830 Union St (San Francisco)

Cozy wine bar offering a selection of Mediterranean-style bites and happy-hour specials.

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A full bar & happy hour specials draw crowds to this low-key neighborhood lounge with a large patio.

2424 Telegraph Ave (Oakland)

A full bar & happy hour specials draw crowds to this low-key neighborhood lounge with a large patio.

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Cafe Bellini

Nightlife

Breakfast fare such as French toast and omelets served alongside lunch items and seafood dishes.

100 S McDowell Blvd

Breakfast fare such as French toast and omelets served alongside lunch items and seafood dishes.

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Coffee shop, bar & event space boasting a modern setting complete with views & a librarylike vibe.

Center Building A, 2 Marina Blvd (San Francisco)

Coffee shop, bar & event space boasting a modern setting complete with views & a librarylike vibe.

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20 Spot

Nightlife

Cozy spot in an old record store serves local brews, an extensive wine menu & modern American fare.

3565 20th St (San Francisco)

Cozy spot in an old record store serves local brews, an extensive wine menu & modern American fare.

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A16

Nightlife

Bustling Italian eatery dispensing Neapolitan pizza, housemade pasta & more from an open kitchen.

2355 Chestnut St (San Francisco)

Bustling Italian eatery dispensing Neapolitan pizza, housemade pasta & more from an open kitchen.

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The Boardroom

Nightlife

Classic cocktails, inventive pub fare & weekly trivia nights lure locals to this basic sports bar.

1600 Powell St (San Francisco)

Classic cocktails, inventive pub fare & weekly trivia nights lure locals to this basic sports bar.

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Reservations are required at this swanky, dimly lit unmarked bar known for handcrafted cocktails.

501 Jones St (San Francisco)

Reservations are required at this swanky, dimly lit unmarked bar known for handcrafted cocktails.

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Mili Wine Bar

Nightlife

Wine bar with a cozy, friendly vibe serving charcuterie and other eats.

110 Folsom St (San Francisco)

Wine bar with a cozy, friendly vibe serving charcuterie and other eats.

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Pinball, pool & old-school arcade games, plus music, cocktails & craft beers, in hip, historic digs.

616 Divisadero St (San Francisco)

Pinball, pool & old-school arcade games, plus music, cocktails & craft beers, in hip, historic digs.

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Wine bar, restaurant and pizzeria with outdoor seating featuring tapas, pizza and other eats.

151 Petaluma Blvd S

Wine bar, restaurant and pizzeria with outdoor seating featuring tapas, pizza and other eats.

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Birba

Nightlife

Wine bar for European wines & small plates in a charming, narrow space with bar & patio seating.

458 Grove St (San Francisco)

Wine bar for European wines & small plates in a charming, narrow space with bar & patio seating.

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El Chato

Nightlife

Spanish wine bar and taberna offering a selection of pintxos and tapas, plus live music.

2301 Bryant St (San Francisco)

Spanish wine bar and taberna offering a selection of pintxos and tapas, plus live music.

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Cozy neighborhood bar known for its natural wine selection and tastings, plus outdoor seating and cheese plates.

3354 Grand Ave (Oakland)

Cozy neighborhood bar known for its natural wine selection and tastings, plus outdoor seating and cheese plates.

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Sports-centric spot with high ceilings & lots of TVs serving burgers, salads & other American bites.

1371 N McDowell Blvd #130

Sports-centric spot with high ceilings & lots of TVs serving burgers, salads & other American bites.

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Taproom of San Leandro brewery for house beer plus wood-fired pizza & more in former auto-shop digs.

2325 Broadway (Oakland)

Taproom of San Leandro brewery for house beer plus wood-fired pizza & more in former auto-shop digs.

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Neighborhood wine and cocktail bar for conversation and nibbles, such as charcuterie, flatbread pizza, and vegan options.

201 Ocean Ave (San Francisco)

Neighborhood wine and cocktail bar for conversation and nibbles, such as charcuterie, flatbread pizza, and vegan options.

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Snail Bar

Nightlife

Informal establishment featuring small plates, charcuterie and natural wines, plus snails.

4935 Shattuck Ave. (Oakland)

Informal establishment featuring small plates, charcuterie and natural wines, plus snails.

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Chill, neighborhood spot with a cozy atmosphere, offering natural wines and charcuterie.

3516 Balboa St (San Francisco)

Chill, neighborhood spot with a cozy atmosphere, offering natural wines and charcuterie.

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Happening watering hole with a patio, plus beer on tap & rotating chefs dishing up cool snacks.

135 12th St (Oakland)

Happening watering hole with a patio, plus beer on tap & rotating chefs dishing up cool snacks.

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Bay Grape

Nightlife

Hip wine shop and bar featuring small-batch wines from around the world, plus tastings and classes.

376 Grand Ave (Oakland)

Hip wine shop and bar featuring small-batch wines from around the world, plus tastings and classes.

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Chic, cozy bistro dishing up elevated Italian pastas & wood-fired pizzas, plus wine & craft beer.

2339 Clement St (San Francisco)

Chic, cozy bistro dishing up elevated Italian pastas & wood-fired pizzas, plus wine & craft beer.

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Updated American food & Irish dishes plus a diverse drinks menu in quaint, pub-style quarters.

877 Grant Ave (Novato)

Updated American food & Irish dishes plus a diverse drinks menu in quaint, pub-style quarters.

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Pop's Bar

Nightlife

Renovated local watering hole draws crowds with its wooden bar & Prohibition-themed memorabilia.

2800 24th St (San Francisco)

Renovated local watering hole draws crowds with its wooden bar & Prohibition-themed memorabilia.

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