Dead Reckoning Tavern

815 J St, Arcata
(707) 630-5008

Recent Reviews

Scott Mcneil

Best beer selection in 200 miles.

Anthony Okal

The owners of Dead Reck are so awesome, they frequent the store I work at which is how I found out about this place. They create an awesome and welcoming environment in the bar and right next store they have a little shop if you just want a can for home!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bryan Coffelt

Great selection of amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Papa Wheelies

Awesome beer on tap, bottle and can! Always great music being played! Overall great atmosphere!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Hofbrauhomee

Quite possibly the best tavern I’ve been to in a long time. Vibe? Awesome. Pinball? Yep! Records for actual music? Fantastic. But the beer? Friggin amazing…Pliny the Elder on tap. They had Andechs from Germany on tap too…incredible. But the prices were some of the best I’ve ever seen for this beer…I’m telling you, it has to be the best place on the coast. Owner is really awesome and is actually one of those guys that treats customers well. Imagine that, right?? Plus he’s also the bartender so quality control is in check. Thanks for having German beers on tap! So to recap…everything is awesome…you need to get here!

music and photography

Makes me miss Humboldt, can't wait to stop back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Bo M

Makes me miss Humboldt, can't wait to stop back

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lindsey E.

Hands-down the best place in Humboldt for beer. Great selection, great ambiance. I don't understand the one star reviews only because you can't bring your dog. So you can't bring your dog, so what, leave it at home and focus your attention on the beer.

Carlos Sabatino

Perfect little neighborhood bar with a stellar record

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pilsner

Julie M.

Was excited to check this spot out. We walked in with my pup in tow and immediately got looks from everyone in the bar. The bartender didn't look thrilled to serve us but we looked at the menu for a minute anyways. He then took our drink order and told us immediately after they are a "no dogs bar" now and there was a sign posted. From checking out Yelp saying it was dog friendly and pics of dogs we didn't even think twice about bringing my dog. Some situation must have happened to ruin it for everyone else. But it's ok we took our money elsewhere, this place very much gives "regulars only" vibes anyway.

Larry H.

Greatest selection of craft beer in the area. Bartender is also the DJ, always spinning eclectic rock n' roll. The have a new and used record room, so drink, browse and buy. Beertender will even play your records. I love this place.

Steve Luse

The dog-friendly reviews are no longer applicable. Stopped by yesterday and found this sign in the window.

J Ringo

Real spectacular selection of beer ?

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Gurrrl_504

A woman who couldn't walk tried to push a bike through the doors with a kiddie wagon behind it. She kept saying there's no kids in hereThe bartender was like we can't put your bike in here and furthermore I can't serve you.Respect sirShe was plastered.The root beer and chips were exemplary.I want to DJ your space.How do you feel about Tuesdays?

Cosette Cheri

Best beer bar in the county.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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