Artie's Countrywood Lounge

After a strange and disappointing experience at another bar, we found this place to be a decent hangout.
First off, they take cash AND cards.  I'm over places that are cash only.  Who carries cash anymore?!  If your establishment is trying to evade the IRS, find other ways to do it rather than not taking cards.
Second, I wasn't physically touched by random bar patrons as I walked in (happened at the first place we stopped).  The patrons here are people you might actually want to chat with.
Third, they have a good jukebox, pool tables, and video trivia/card games.
Drinks were reasonably priced and made well.  Bartender was nice and sober.
I would come back here to relax and have a drink next time I'm in Concord.

This is a great little dive bar located in the back of Countrywood Plaza with three pool tables, a couple of dart boards, and Karaoke if you come on the right day of the week.  The drinks are pretty cheap for a bar located in Walnut Creek and most of the time the bar has a few people in it but if you wanted to play pool you are usually can. Some Friday and Saturday nights the place gets a little packed but it doesn't normally take too long to get a drink.

This is a cool local bar that offers chill atmosphere and stiff drinks for a reasonable price.  Plus pool and billiard tables are a plus.