24 Best Bars in Livermore

“We appreciated the show last night, we don't get out much, just happened to be at the Marriott Livermore, and one of your customers recommended we come. Loved the environment, music, show, and the people.. Maybe we will see you guys one day again, Google : Stevie Ray & The Deacon to find out more about, our music, and who we are. Fixing to release our first single, called "Feeling Dirty" .which I finished in Livermore Sunday morning.. Rock on“

“HORRIBLE PLACE!! 😣 THERES A BUNCH OF BUMS HANGING OUT THERE, SELLING DRUGS OR LOOKING FOR DRUGS. ALSO THE BARTENDER MARIANA IS RATCHET I KNOW SHE BE GIVING FREE BEERS AND MONEY TO SOME OF THE REGULAR BUMS THAT GO THERE 24/7. THIS PLACE IS JUST GHETTO. 🤢🤮 STRAIGHT UP TRASH 🗑🚮“

“A novel and fun way to try different beers. It’s like a yogurt shop but you pour yourself beer. You are charged by the ounce. Try 1 or 20 it’s up to you. I enjoyed being able to try as many as I wanted. They also had a nice cocktail bar. Hanger One Mandarin Vodka! Yummm!“

“First time visiting Dust Bowl Brewing with my family, and we had an awesome experience from start to finish. The atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming, and exactly the kind of place you want to find when you’re looking for a great spot to spend time with your family without feeling rushed.

A huge part of what made our visit so enjoyable was our server, David. He was exceptional. Right away, he noticed that my wife might be getting cold and, without hesitation, he offered to turn on the heater for her. That small gesture really stood out to us. It showed that he was paying attention and genuinely cared about our experience. Throughout our visit, he was constantly hustling from table to table, helping everyone with an incredible amount of energy and enthusiasm, but he never made us feel rushed or overlooked.

David also gave me a great beer recommendation, checked in on us throughout the meal without being overbearing, and was just genuinely a pleasure to talk to. You can tell when someone is simply doing their job versus someone who takes pride in providing great service, and David definitely falls into the latter category. He is the kind of server who can turn a good restaurant experience into a memorable one, and Dust Bowl is lucky to have him.

The beer was great as well. I tried the Therapist and the Confused Therapist, and really enjoyed both. The food actually exceeded our expectations. My wife had the brisket burger, which we both agreed was the best brisket burger either of us has ever had. I had the Korean chicken burger, and we also shared the nachos. Everything was excellent, and there wasn’t a single thing we ordered that disappointed us.

What I really appreciated, though, was the overall experience. It’s surprisingly hard to find a place that has great food and drinks, a relaxed atmosphere, genuinely outstanding service, and is still family-friendly. Our kids had fun, especially with the cornhole, while we were able to sit back, enjoy our food and drinks, and actually relax.

We’ll definitely be back and are already adding Dust Bowl to our list of favorite local spots. And if you happen to get David as your server, you’re in for an especially great experience. He was fantastic!“

“One of the great stops during a ride. Great food, people, bikes and bikers. Hits the spot.“

“Besides the wait for the food being over 40 minutes this place was absolutely great! Husband and I both had the SF burgers, with beer battered fries. I had truffle fries and they were delicious! My son had the Mac n cheese. Everything was super delicious and affordable. But the wait for the food was long. For it not being busy it sure was a long wait. But we'll be back.“

“Cool place! Dog friendly too“

“My wife and I look for good breakfast places and Monica's was perfect for us. The food and the atmosphere was great. We will definitely come back with friends and family! I would like the thank the staff for their service and hard work!“

“We recently visited Maple Street Eatery in Livermore with our family of six, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish! The location is excellent, and the restaurant itself has such a cute, welcoming ambiance.

There is a very nice variety of food on the menu, making it easy to find something to please everyone in our group, and everything we ordered was absolutely excellent.

What really made our visit stand out was the service. Keri was our server, and she was wonderful! She has such a nice, bubbly, and friendly personality. She checked up on us frequently, and we truly felt so taken care of the entire time.
Highly recommend Maple Street Eatery if you're looking for a great meal with wonderful service in Livermore. We will definitely be back!“

“Excellent bartenders, and the atmosphere feels like home. I have lived here in Livermore since 2013 and this was the first bar I ever went to. One thing I wish they had was a pool table, but they make up for it with an ATM on site a very new jukebox, as well as a electronic dart board. Occasionally on Friday nights they have small live venues to promote the kids trying to come up in the music world. Great spot, check it out.“

“If you are a lover of Mexican food, Casa Mexico is WELL WORTH the trip. From friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere to mouth watering meals, this restaurant lives up to its name. Transport your taste buds to classics that make you feel like you are in your own casita. I would recommend this establishment to those who value quality over quantity :) .“

“Such a fun night at this local gem! We showed up for bingo and drinks. I loved that bingo was 7:30-9:30, so I wasn't out too late on a weekday night The bartender was super attentive and made sure we had drinks in hand without even having to leave our table. Great vibes, friendly staff, and a perfect spot for a mom's night out. Can't wait to go back!“

“Lina & Leee did a superb and excellent job being professional bartenders and were very helpful with suggestions and all around just lovely and delightful individuals it was nice to see people genuinely interested and enjoying helping people! Also the food here is amazing!!! Great prices great services“

“Best Pizza pie 🍕place was packed staff was great food on time !“

“The best family restaurant in town!!“

“Great musical entertainment“

“Our entire experience was amazing Food was delicious“

“The fajitas were really great!😋“

“* DETAILED foodie review here * (disclosure: i alwaz write shorthand) 3.5 stars... we used to come for late nite noms & togo, but haven’t been for yrs...forget y we stopped... T H E “F E E L S” . . . inside Parkwest Casino 580...nice decór, but casual AF vibes (see my service rant below)...if coming in thru the casino entrance, there’s a dark seating area on the right, tall high 4-tops on the left, & a small bar at end...randos also sit by the front of the casino & have food delivered there while taking a gambling break... T H E N O M S . . . HH: wkdays 4-7p & 10p-12a, wknds 9a-4p... we ordered the following (see my yelp pix)... - Lemongrass Chix Satay w/ Asian Slaw choice, 5. | reg. 9. | u wouldn’t even notice the bare hint of the herb...rather, drenched in that sweet & sour thai chili sauce... - Angus Beef Sliders (2pc), 5. | reg. (3pc & fries), 9. | sweet onion & vermont white cheddar aioli, which were tasty... - Shaking Beef “Bò Lúc Lác” (not!), 12. | bell peppers, red & green onions, w/ rice, carrots & daikon pickles | dry AF...skip... T H E “D R A N K S” . . . HH wines, 4. HH beers, sm 4., lrg 6. full bar avail... T H E S E R V I C E . . . omfg, 1st waitress straight up jus stood there flirting w/ guys & wouldn’t knowledge us waiting nxt to her to be seated!...she finally threw us at a dirty table & cleared it w/o cleaning it... 2nd waitress was zoomin’ by swamped AF, but she tried to help...we asked her to wipe the table & start w/ water, which she agreed to, but nvr came thru with... after being there for literally 25mins w/o really any f’ing service, i got up to walk towards the bar & caught the attn of the male bartender...he was very apologetic tho it wasn’t his fault at all...Bobby took over & went out of his way to make things right...we, esp being former restauranteurs, were very impressed...he’s an asset to any customer svc position... N U T S H E L L . . . tho mostly casino players filling their stomachs here, it’s a good spot w/ decent grub & prices for late nite eats as there r really no other sit-downs in the area past 10p...that’s if u don’t mind being ignored by waitresses for almost 1/2hr til u go bug a kool bartender, smh...maybe that was y we stopped coming yrs ago?... out the door for 2ppl: 32.“

“We hosted a wedding rehearsal dinner for 30 people in the patio at Elevation LVK. The owner and his team did a great job, and our guests enjoyed themselves. We enjoyed the food and service. The weather was perfect, and when the sun drops behind the building, it was so much nicer than hosting the dinner in a hotel meeting room or cramped private dining room.“

“Absolute perfection for a birthday party! I wish I could give Azotea and its staff 10 stars! We recently hosted my wife’s birthday party here, and to say Azotea exceeded our expectations would be a massive understatement. From the absolute very first email from Theresa to the final goodbye of the evening from Araceli and the other servers, the entire team treated us like absolute royalty. The ambiance of the rooftop deck was breathtaking, setting a perfectly sophisticated yet vibrantly celebratory tone for our guests. Now, let’s talk about the food—pure culinary artistry! Every single dish that came out of the kitchen was an absolute masterpiece of flavor, presentation, and innovation. Our guests are still raving about the spectacular Arroz con Pollo and the Brownie Sundae days later! What truly sets this venue apart, however, is the otherworldly level of service. The staff didn’t just serve us; they anticipated our every single need before we even realized we had them. They made my wife feel like the most important person in the world, which was exactly my goal. If you are looking to host an event that your friends and family will talk about for years to come, look no further. To Theresa, the brilliant chefs, and Araceli and the extraordinary service team: thank you from the bottom of my heart for making my wife’s birthday an unforgettable dream come true. We will be back again and again!“

“Nice and friendly staff and the DJ was on point. The food and drinks were good. I will go again and hopefully it’s available seating and not a playoff game.“