I don't know why I'm yelping this place...it's not like people stop to yelp the bars at 12 at night when they already have a couple drinks in them.
But i'll do it anyways....
This place is a dive bar, yes. But there are others in the valley that don't have snatches for "bartenders"...I always say to people just give them one more chance, because i think they can't have sticks up their asses 24/7 right? Every time i realize...yes, yes they can.
Man I hate that it is such a good location... I really wish this place would change owners because the people running the show currently hate their lives, and hate everyone in their establishment giving them money.
Been here a few times when I come visit. Has that dive bar atmosphere, which doesn't hurt considering where it's located. Had a few of Tokyo Teas one night because my jerk friend is a firm believer in peer pressure. Barfed in the bathroom because of it. Was cool about it though because I made sure not to get it everywhere. Then went back to drinking feeling like a champ. Oddly enough, my other memory revolves around the bathroom as well. Don't know if they still have the urinal/toilet combo in the men's bathroom, but this one time the line was long. So when it was my turn the dude behind me asked if we could double up. It wasn't  weird considering I remembered him from high school. Then I realized how small the bathroom was. And it got weird. If this had been the time I barfed, it probably would've been even weirder. Cool bar overall.
Review Source:Dive bars, gotta love them. This place was Great - I actually enjoyed this spot a lot even though my friend had quite a few complaints about it when we left... but then again I've got a little thing for dives with a little 'tude so in all honesty, it's just not for everybody, I guess. I think there was some music playing from a juke box but it wasn't annoying or so loud that you couldn't hear the person sitting beside you. Â Drinks were cheap, atmosphere was super laid back and tender was Friendly and talkative. Â He reminded me of an actor, who (of course) I can't name! Â He gave us the short shpiel about the real Henry and little bits of history about the place. Â He had a pretty dry sense of humor and I think it takes a really open minded person to fully appreciate that so I could see why some may not "get" this place. Â Anyway, I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town!
Review Source:I love this place. Â I might have just moved to Napa but I have already been here a number of times. Â It reminds me of the dive bar I bartend at in San Mateo - except cleaner. Â Yep, I just said cleaner, quite a bit, actually. Â
The bartenders are awesome. Â They know their shit, can make any drink and make it perfect and they aren't going to take crap from anyone... my kinda people :) Â The lady bartender with shortish brown hair (I believe she is the owner?) is great. Â She's friendly and fast to the customers who aren't douchebags. Â So don't be a drunken douchebag.
Oh, and they have dice!! Â Next time my luck is going to change, though, I do not enjoy getting my ass kicked by my bf. Â I'm a sore loser.
To fully appreciate Henry's you have to know the whole story.
Yes, there was an actual Henry who owned and ran this local dive bar for years. As I understand, it was the secret getaway for the local lawyers and judges during the day.
I had the pleasure of meeting the man back in the day. It was late afternoon in the middle of the summer. I was just in my early 20's riding my skate around. The doorway was much more inconspicuous back then. A brown door with no sign or hours posted. Blinds drawn shut meant they were open, blinds drawn open meant they were closed. Aluminum foil covered the windows above the door. I had tried the door several times before but it was always locked. This time it swung open letting the sun break the darkness of the room. Three or four old timers were leaning over their drinks, every one of them looked my way, as did Henry. I asked, "Is this a members only bar?" Henry answered "No" so I sauntered in. Parking my skate on the floor and unloading my backpack I said "I'll have a vodka Collins please." Henry said "That'll be $2.50" I replied, "I'll have eight of those."
I've been a fan ever since.
After Henry passed away the two head servers from Geezer's (formerly two doors down) took over the bar. Although the decor has been slightly modified and updated they seem to run the establishment under the same guidelines that Henry did. There is one simple rule when you enter Henry's, DON'T BE A DOUCHEBAG. It's not a difficult rule to follow, just difficult for some. If you maintain a positive attitude, bring cash, and don't be a douchebag, you will be just fine here. Let the old timey atmosphere wash over you and take all the stress of your workday away along with your sobriety.
Its a very local, grungy, cash only, crowded, complete and total dive.
Don't come in expecting anything else. The very regulars act like they own the place, try to stay out their way. Drinks are good and quick if you can squeeze up to the bar.
Lots of local 20s-30s gather and catch up. Its noisy and smelly but worth the cheap drinks and social time. I really just go to get a little blitzed and enjoy the high-school reunion.
Your basic laid back dive bar. Small, cramped, cheap, and cash only. The bartenders are good, and pour heavy. The biggest downside IMO is the fact that it is very small so it has a tendecy to get VERY cramped. Unlike a lot of other dives, this place has pretty cool regulars for the most part. Never really seen a fight break out here, and the security is cool. Again though, CASH ONLY! They have an ATM inside but its gonna charge like 4 bucks.
Review Source:I'm only giving Henry's 1 star, because I can't give it a no rating. Â I seriously hate this bar. Â If running this bar, makes these gals so angry....then whey the $%^K do you own a bar in Downtown Napa?! Â The last two times I've gone, I didn't even drink because if you start to act like you are having fun, they assume you are drunk and you get kicked out. Â The "bouncers" like to act like they have street cred. but I'm assuming it's just cause they were regulars in High School Detention. Â There is only one bathroom....and usually people are so drunk they are pissing on the floor. Â
The nasty skanky bar flies that hang out there, like to mind your business and put their hands all over everyone else's boyfriends....if it wasn't illegal to punch someone for that reason, there would be two girls with black eyes this morning.
Long story short, if you like expensive, so-so drinks, being jammed past fire safety capacity, being talked shit to, and being mean mugged all night for actually dressing up...then go to Henry's...otherwise, it's probably time to just stop drinking.
We decided to start our festive Halloween pub crawl at Henry's, all decked out in costume. Â I thought it would be fun to start the night there, hit 3 or 4 other places, and then end the night at Henry's. Â We arrived at 9pm and the bar was not full, plenty of seats open. We ran into four other friends already there, and we were having a good time. Just after we purchased our second round of drinks, the bouncer stormed up and kicked out my friend for wearing a Boa. We thought it was a joke, and everyone was laughing about it. The bouncer then got really pissed, mouthed off to all of us in a very intense way. Â The situation then elevated to fighting words between the bouncer and the men in our group. Â We went from having a good time with friends in a local dive bar, to unprovoked aggressive threats by the bouncer over a boa. Really? Does a boa make such a big mess that a broom can't handle the next day? Do you not sweep on a regular basis?
Unfortunately, we will never go back to Henry's. This situation could have been handled in a more professional way. If this "No Boa" rule is actually real, the bouncer could have calmly asked for the Boa to be taken off and put away. There was no need to storm up in an aggressive way and demand that we leave. Even the bartender was embarrassed and apologized for his actions.
From reading other YELP posts, it appears this is a common occurrence with this bouncer. All I have to say to this guy is: just because you haven't seen your dick in ten years doesn't mean you have to be such a dick. Lighten up pal, maybe you should try to enjoy life a little.
This is my kind of dive bar. Â The atmosphere was relaxed, the bar was packed, drinks were stiff and cheap. Â We made some eclectic, if you will, new friends and rocked out to AC/DC on the jukebox. Â And in defense of Henry's and it's rumored atrocious smells - it's a dive! Â What else is it supposed to smell like? Â Daisies?
What can I say other than this? Â I'm a Henry's kind of gal.
I am having a hard time figuring out what to write about Henry's, mostly because I seem to go into a deep, dark place every time I walk through his doors. Â Call it a black out if you wish, I prefer an extremely hazy moment in my memory.
They do not take credit cards or hugs for payment...so do not try. Â I add Henry's to my long list of bars that do the trick. Â Give it a shot, you will probably regret it in the morning.
Just cuz it's only the one of the few decent dive bars in Napa, doesn't  really make it deserving of a high score, but at least high enough to where I know I could go back and still have a decent time.  The drinks are small and not that strong and the atmosphere is slightly desperate, I usually like divebars cuz it might be divey, but thats why you are there and people just don't care, this place reminds me of why I left Napa, lot of young locals who haven't completely grown out of the small town mentality.  I only go here to hang out when I have to due to my friends from town wanting to go.
Review Source:I look good in here. Â I mean, I'm fine. I'm feeling good and I'm pretty damn sure I'm looking good. Â Everything I order is a good idea. Â Every time she rings up a drink order with that ancient cash register, I know I'm in the moment... I can feel it. Â I know it. Â The buzz is talking and it's taking over. Â
Henry. Â I never got to meet him. Â Just like the sun's light has never landed on any surface in this bar, I have never had the opportunity to meet the man. Â
I bumped into a dude accidentally on the way to the commode and he followed me with attitude. Â I looked at him like, "That's all kinds of creepy". Â He knew. Â I was here from another transportation of time and... and another method or dimension that I couldn't remember and wouldn't care to discuss with a nimrod such as this dickhead penetrating my good vibe .... Sorry. Â Sometimes you have a good take-off and, well, that's pretty much the whole story. Â No one cares about the landing.
I don't normally drink whatever this is. Â I stick to what I know, you know. Â Someone said "I usually drink...." and I was there. Â I was a volunteer. Â I was a worthy opponent in this buzz of everything. Â I was your team mate and everyone is cheering!
Something is happening outside but it doesn't matter in here. Â Perfect: Â It's that kind of cocktail lounge. Â
You used to get some real Napa poets in here during the day. Â Remember? Â Tell me. Â I will buy you drinks and listen to how it used to be. Â I'm a sucker for nostalgia. Â That sounds awfully redundant, I know. Â Here's redundancy for you: Next round's on me.
I have been coming here for years and I have never though it the cats meow, but decent for a divey bar in Napa. However, what took place last weekend was appalling, disgraceful, and slap in the face to women. THIS IS A WARNING TO ALL WOMEN OUT THERE - GO AT YOUR OWN RISK! You may be assaulted with no repercussions for the culprits as was what happened to me. 2 men stood behind me and one gave me a full on ass grab and the other gave me a forceful hair pull. We all know there are sleazy, horribly mannered guys out there especially at bars, but for something like to happen and to have neither the bouncer nor the owner of the bar do anything to address it is more than unsettling. The bouncer was told of this event and he didn't do anything, but basically laughed it off and stood there at the other end of the bar. Yes, The entire bar was eventually kicked out but only on account it was closing time. Apparently these guys are regulars there and that means they can get away with doing heinous things like that to women in this bar. After everyone was kicked out I told the owner what happened to me. And she just looked at me and said, "No he didn't, he wouldn't do that." (he being one of the culprits) and walked back into the bar. Ultimately, she completely disregarded my claim and me. But the fact is there were only two guys behind me and one did grab my ass and the other did pull my hair, so "he" did do one of the two. Honestly I don't think I have ever felt so violated and sad that women are still objectified and touched inappropriately and that it was made 'OK' to do so here by another woman. Absolutely disgraceful!
Review Source:To the guy who felt it necessary to start talking smack to me for no reason as my husband and I walked in minding our own business...SCREW YOU! Yeah you know who you are, you walked in 2 Saturdays ago with that girl who used to work at ABC a really long time ago. You were some skinny, ghetto ass wannabe white boy who told me "Oh, you got jokes" and then proceeded to talk smack to me as you idiotically stubbled your way into the bar. All I gotta say is if you were in my neighborhood acting a fool you'd had been...well, you know...
We walked in to the bar and walked right out, and remembered why the hell we got out of Napa in the first place!
To the bouncer (if you can even call him that) who sarcastically told us to have a good night as we walked out, and threatened to throw me out because I told the guy who started talking smack that he'd better turn around if he had something to say to me and say it to my face...SCREW YOU! NO I wasn't drunk, and the last time I checked when someone walks up to me for no reason and starts talking smack, I'm not just going to stand there and stay quite about it. And btw, YES, we did have a good night laughing at your expense knowing that you probably got your job because you sat atop the list of Napa's biggest losers. Let me guess, you've probably never left Napa (or if you did you came right back within a year) got kicked out of the most bars and got in the most fights, which made you the perfect candidate for the job. How lucky you must feel...
Don't go here, seriously! UNLESS, you have to wait for a table at Zuzu and if it's like 30 degrees outside or if the lady (whose actually really nice and has been here for along time) is working at the bar.
I hate you Henry's, and I'm never going back!
Henry's got a lounge.
He'd like you to come and play.
Henry will serve you drinks, if you pay him to - all day.
He's got all that you ask for, he's got all that you crave
When it comes to drinking with gimey, greasy atmosphere - Henry's address you should save.
It's small, it's ditry and there's photos from 1969
Henry says to tell you, he will show you a good time.
Ef the backwards biatches who own this POS! As I write this review I'm forced to hide my shank in my weave... seriously gonna get vicious. Not only does this establishment reek of vomit and urine (that's right folks this is a no breathing zone) they treat their costumers no better than their employees and by no better I mean complete shiz! Their drinks suck and the prices vary dependent on the bartender. The owners play favorites and act like owning a bar puts them on a pedestal in the valley... haha. Really ladies owning a crappy bar, that people only go to cause they can get away with god knows what in your bathrooms, doesn't make you better than anyone else in Napa. In fact it makes you a joke. This is one place I hope this recession hits hard. Too bad Napa breeds so many alcoholics... I guess one can still dream.
Review Source:I love going here when there are five or six people. Â Early, late, crowded, or not, this is where the bar crowd goes. Â It's such a cool llittle bar with good drinks, but you better have cash. Â The girls that own the place are awesome, as is all of the other staff. Â I don't like going here when it is full of guys in baggy pants and girls that pay more for their nails than their hairstyles. Â I like Henry's best when these folks stay at the brewer across the street. Â Any other time this is the best real bar in Napa.
Review Source:Strong, cheap drinks; friendly service
I like Henry's, it really is the only dive bar in napa-downtown. It's were all the locals and restaurant workers go after 11:30, so don't go before then there will only be 5 or 6 people in the place. Â Never had a problem with the bouncer either, not sure what the other people are talking about
I've never felt comfortable going here... if it weren't for the jovial company that drag me in I would not set foot in there. I don't understand the bouncer situation however they're pretty cool considering a hysteric girl demanded they follow me and they just laughed at her. The seating arrangements around the bar and the room are not hospitable and kind of clunky to get in and out of. If there were some good tunes to wiggle around to where there's empty floor space that would be cool but there's not good music. With only one bathroom I've found myself wandering to Joe's and then end up staying there.
Review Source:Henry's is your typical local hang out. On a Saturday night you can find an array of Napa locals ending their night at their favorite local watering hole. Â The owners are sisters I believe, and they are great. They don't take crap from anyone. They serve one of my favorite bourbons, they are the only place I've found it so far. The drinks are cheap, but they are cash only. There is not an ATM on site. Be sure and stop in one night, just watch out for taking too long in the bathroom, I hear people get pretty feisty and try to kick doors in. Pretty immature, but it happens.
Review Source:Probably the ONLY dive bar in Napa where the people are mellow and you don't feel like your life is in danger (i.e. Downtown Ho's, Lamplighter). I always end up walking out of here saucy and missing my shoes for some reason....hmmmm. Nope. Can't figure out why. P.S. My favorite dive used to be River City (which I lovingly referred to as River Shitty), but since its snazzy renovation it can hardly be called a dive. Go there for a more tasteful round of bevvies (or 5) with friends. Go to Henry's later or go there first if your starter drink of choice is a long island iced tea/jaeger shot combo, as is the case for a dear friend of mine every now and again.
Review Source:A lovly hole in the wall, dive bar. By far one of the nicer ones in Napa. Downside is the bouncers are macrabe in a neolithic sort of way & the bar only accepts cash. The clickish hang here so prepare to be checked out when you walk through those doors & by god you may bump into everyone you went to highschool with, I've seen it happen & yes it drives you to drink more. For Bartending they arent too shabby on the hard liquor drinkage- white russians are pretty good & they overlook a spilled drink or shattered glass.
So the negs are its one of the last bars that only takes the green & too much muscle scares me off especially when the muscles hitting on the chicks as well.
Strangly enough it reminds me of a smaller version of Sakatinies.
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