“This corner bar just changed it's name it's now The Gold Digger. It's easy to find and remember because it's on a corner right next door to the visitor information center witch is always a good stop with its clean modern restrooms. This town while known for it's gold was really catapulted to famous status for it it's frog jumping contest "Calaveras county" Highway 49's winding roads and occasional traffic can tire a person. So take a break and stop here as I've done on 3 trips now. Our bartender Raylenae was friendly and engaging in conversation as were the other locals sitting at the bar and have been on every stop I have made there. Why the 5 stars? The bar is not fancy. It's not going to make you feel like you're living the lifestyles of the rich and famous. But I wasn't expecting that. And as long as the bar doesn't have that stale beer smell and the bathrooms are clean it passes the first test. Next do you get the stare down like you've invaded private local territory. And last do they buy the cheapest rum and vodka for the well. With rum so cheep I don't get why so many bars do that. If you make it through those test you're well on the way to finding a good bar. This bar passes the test and is one of those rare places where the community comes together to discuss Community items, it's a place where friends come together after a day of working. And from what I see they are willing to accept strangers as friends. When you stop here don't mess up a good thing. Treat these people with respect. Because my short time with them they've always been a memorable and enjoyable part of my trips. Mel and Linda“
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“This corner bar just changed it's name it's now The Gold Digger. It's easy to find and remember because it's on a corner right next door to the visitor information center witch is always a good stop with its clean modern restrooms. This town while known for it's gold was really catapulted to famous status for it it's frog jumping contest "Calaveras county" Highway 49's winding roads and occasional traffic can tire a person. So take a break and stop here as I've done on 3 trips now. Our bartender Raylenae was friendly and engaging in conversation as were the other locals sitting at the bar and have been on every stop I have made there. Why the 5 stars? The bar is not fancy. It's not going to make you feel like you're living the lifestyles of the rich and famous. But I wasn't expecting that. And as long as the bar doesn't have that stale beer smell and the bathrooms are clean it passes the first test. Next do you get the stare down like you've invaded private local territory. And last do they buy the cheapest rum and vodka for the well. With rum so cheep I don't get why so many bars do that. If you make it through those test you're well on the way to finding a good bar. This bar passes the test and is one of those rare places where the community comes together to discuss Community items, it's a place where friends come together after a day of working. And from what I see they are willing to accept strangers as friends. When you stop here don't mess up a good thing. Treat these people with respect. Because my short time with them they've always been a memorable and enjoyable part of my trips. Mel and Linda“