My review of the Zoo has been long overdue! This place is the cornerstone of any low budget drinking adventure. If you're looking for a 100% authentic dive bar experience, look no further. Play some pool, throw some horseshoes, challenge the bartenders to a game of Boss and win free drinks! My friends and I have been coming here for years, whether it's a well-deserved beer after a long day at work, or an all-out balls-to-the-wall rager, it happens at the Zoo. The Zoo: where the drinks are cheap but the company is priceless.
Review Source:No frills, bells or whistles related to this place. Â No sir, this is a dive bar. Â Where else can you get a strong ass $1 jello shot and play horseshoes at the same time? Â The Zoo, that's where. Â Don't expect super friendly service or the bar stools to be clean -just go for the cheap drinks and bar banter.
Review Source:I had a GRADE A - 5 Diamond Night here w/ Vince and the gang. It was awesome - one dude was a green bay packer lover and just a funny mutha fucka - dancin out by himself. His girl didn't seem too happy but she kept smiling.
The back is sweet - some horseshoe action for those that have to do something, you can smoke a cigarette - I'm looking forward to smoking a nice cigar back there - people are super cool - that I met. and the
B-Tender Vince was a blast. He reminds me of my girl-friend's dad, just super chill, can laugh, have a good time, and serve's a good cocktail - and for a great price. Wish I came here sooner.
LOVE IT!!
The Zoo and I can be friends for sure. Â I was in town for the night and needed some "me" time, wanted to relax, but not be harrassed or spend a lot on drinks. I asked my cab driver to recommend a place and he gladly offered up The Zoo. Â He himself a regular there, described it as a dive bar, but that didn't matter. Â
It turned out to be exactly that. Low key, cheap and fun. From the moment I walked in and sat at the bar I was treated well. Vince was right there to wait on me and listen to me harp on my moment of vulnerability. Â It was a Saturday night and it seemed to be empty. There were a few people who came and left pretty quickly while I was there. All perfect gentlemen too, which is not easy to come by. Â
The Jukebox had great music, but I had to wait practically all night until my songs were played b/c I didn't pay extra for the "play it Now" feature. I'd love to find a local spot near where I live to go every now and then. Â I can totally see why this place is hidden gem.
My favorite bar in Santa Rosa. Â Great staff...once they know they've seen you there before they treat you like royalty, and the drinks are as cheap as they come. Â Jukebox has a good variety of music and there are two pool tables as well as one of those computer games on the bar. Â
Sunday School is fun with lots of good music and lots of hipsters. Â
They have a great outdoor patio too. Â
If you are looking for a fun chill time with friends where you can actually talk above the music, this is a great place to go!
I was gonna go but the lady on the phone was such a bitch! Totally brought my mood down-
Usually ppl go to a bar to get in a better mood, right?
Bitchy bartender/employee is not a good sign.
I did find out they are open from 6am-2am... and they dont have any specials or serve any appetizers.
Quite early to start drinking! Unless this is an endup kind of bar?
Stumptown Brewery in Guerneville is my idea of an ideal pub--unpretentious, great local beer, lofty patio with a view of the Russian River through the trees, unbeatable jukebox and live music, and a full set of crazy characters.
Take away the local beers, change the vista from the patio to that of a Santa Rosa Avenue parking lot as viewed through chain link, shift the balance on the jukebox toward Iron Maiden, and you've got The Zoo. Unpretentious.
If you don't think that you should have to stand in a line to get into a bar in Santa Rosa, The Zoo's for you. (If you like standing in lines, they offer some great ones over at the Belvedere.) I have no idea why anyone would say that the locale isn't "the best area in town." As far as I can tell, the area is Santa Rosa at it's finest. Possibly Santa Rosa at its Guernevilleist.
Sorry 440 Club but the Zoo is now my favorite dive bar in Santa Rosa. With $3.00 drinks, good DJ (on Sunday) and jukebox music on the inside , a horseshoe pit and smoking lounge on the outside, you couldn't ask for anything more in a dive.
The Zoo is in a weird location, indeed -- but if it were somewhere more central the ninnies and busy bodies of this city would certainly try to have it shut down.
This place is awesome. Cheap beer is the best part: Red Tail pitchers $10, Bud for $6 as of March 2008. Two pool tables, usually empty and other games.
The horseshoe pit is the second best part. You can take your drink out there, enjoy a smoke and throw horse shoes.
Not in the best area of town, but I think people tend to over react to it. Sure it's a devoid of "decoration" and "style" but if that's what you expect to find at any given dive, I want you to meet my friend the Easter Bunny.
This place gets a 5-star dive rating, but a 3-star bar rating.
I can't believe that I came up in this area, and had not heard of this place until several months ago. I had my first experience there tonight.
What prices! What people! What... a weird location!
The parking-lot/patio horseshoe area is brilliant, and I wish I knew how old the outdoor coffee-can-ashtrays are. Old I bet... The service was friendly, and the clientele rough on the edges but soft on the inside. If it weren't where it is, I would return. Frequently.
I haven't been to this place in over 5 years, but I doubt it's changed in that time. Friendly bartenders, a solid crew of regulars, plenty of local color/drama, and the horseshoe pit all contribute to the ambiance. The occasional PD helicopters spotlighting the backyard add something too. Â The neighborhood might be a "bit" sketchy.
Try this place on a Saturday afternoon. That's when you'll truly understand...
Heheh, what can I say about The Zoo? Â It is Santa Rosa's best dive bar, in my opinion. Â The people who frequent this bar are professional drinkers. Â They are also the salt of the earth. Â The beer selection is poor, but the shots are generous. Â The decor is...well, let's not kid ourselves, there is no decor, it's basically a shack that is about to fall down, but it's homey. Â There is one of those toy crane machines in front that not only has stuffed animals, it has porn DVDs too! Â Ha! Â There is a great patio out back with a REAL LIVE HORSESHOE PIT! Â Now try to beat that, I dare ya! Â Please do not come here if you are a preppy, yuppie or frat boy because I can guarantee you won't like it.
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