Hands down THE best bar in Cotati. Â They have great bartenders and always a fun crowd!!! They put on the wildest golf tourney every year as well as a few corn hole tourneys!!!! The drinks are strong. Â There's three pool tables. Karaoke on Tuesdays. and on the weekends, you can find the the Cotati Hotties and all the local celebrities there!!
Make sure to bring cash and have IDs in hand before you get to the door. Â They will bust you with a fakie!
It would be nice to refer to the Eight Ball as a hole in the wall, but it's shape and stature are so pronounced it simply cannot be mistaken for anything else but a shack on the street.
I must say every trip I take to Cotati merits a stop at my favorite dive bar. Whether I'm working on writing, meeting a friend for a game of pool or eager to down some perfectly proportioned margaritas it's a guaranteed good time. You will find the locals and regulars flood the bar stools at any and every hour of the day. If you're looking to experience the country bumpkin vibe hidden in northern California's countryside this is the perfect place to sample.
Complete with three pool tables, a juke box and an outdoor patio this is the premier spot to experience Cotati's small town charm.
I'm not as young as I once was, but the Eight Ball still packs a punch. Yes, there is a loud college crowd. DUH, RP is home of SSU. The young energy contributes to the fun and it is entertaining to watch the cougars sneak up on their prey.
In addition to the occasional pride of cougars, there seems to be a small OLDER swingers crowd. After being approached two times on two separate occasions, I shrieked like a monkey and scampered off to find the barrel of monkeys I came with.
If you're looking for stiff drinks, cougar sightings, or a possible Ménage à trois with some hippies, then roll on down to the Eight Ball!
Best Bar in Cotati. Great staff and the customers are cool too. People say they hate the college crowd but i couldn't give a shit. As it has no affect on the service, about the only thing that sucks is when some Douchebag puts shit music on the box. But that happens anywhere. Awesome prices and just as good in the day as the night.
I would go more but living in Santa Rosa now its just a little out of the way for those 2 quick beers.
This is the one place that I choose to drink during the day instead of at night because the service is completely different.
Morning/Day: Fantastic adorable staff and all regulars. Very accepting and welcoming feel. LOVE their bloody marys! Secret ingredient celery salt on the rim and it really makes the difference.
Night: The one thing that puts me off right away is someone yelling ID's right when you walk in. I know I look young and I always have it in my hand when I walk in anyways, but having someone consistently yell ID is just not welcoming. I live in a college town therefore I carry my ID on me always. It really just puts me off because even after seeing that I am over 21 they attitude doesn't change the rest of the night.
NIce outdoor area where you can smoke. Bud light pitchers for $7. Good prices, but bring cash! No cards taken.
Part of the Cotati Crawl. Great place! its kind of divey during the week, but starting on Thursday night (College night for Sonoma state which is close by) and going through Saturday night. They have pool tables, a bar, outdoor seating and drinks. what else could you ask for in a college bar? Oh yeah, the chicks. usually a fair amount to look at while on the Cotati crawl.
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