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Argus Bar

★★★★★ 4.6 · 0 reseñas

Argus Bar, located in Chico, is a popular spot boasting a 4.6-star rating from over 300 reviews. We offer a relaxed bar atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy our fast service, extensive beer selection, and expertly crafted cocktails. We also feature live music an...

Argus Bar

Bar · Chico

4.6 · 328 reviews Google
www.argusvenue.com

About Argus Bar

Argus Bar, located in Chico, is a popular spot boasting a 4.6-star rating from over 300 reviews. We offer a relaxed bar atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy our fast service, extensive beer selection, and expertly crafted cocktails. We also feature live music and performances. Argu...

Argus Bar, located in Chico, is a popular spot boasting a 4.6-star rating from over 300 reviews. We offer a relaxed bar atmosphere with both indoor and outdoor seating. Enjoy our fast service, extensive beer selection, and expertly crafted cocktails. We also feature live music and performances. Argus Bar is wheelchair accessible, including the entrance, parking lot, and restroom. We're open seven days a week; find our specific hours on Monday through Sunday in the description. Join us for a fun night out complete with bar games and a wide array of alcoholic beverages!

What Customers Say About Argus Bar

Argus Bar in Chico is a popular spot known for its great atmosphere, live music, and creative cocktails. Customers rave about the friendly staff, especially bartenders like Alice. Some negative feedback mentions inconsistent cocktail quality and isolated incidents of fraud.

Popular Dishes

waffle fries tacos churris

Best For

Groups Locals Late Night Casual

Tip: Argus is best if you're looking for a fun night out with friends in a safe and jazzy atmosphere. Check your wallet before leaving.

Features

🌳 Outdoor Accessible
🎯 Casual Trendy 👔 Upscale 👥 Groups

What to see nearby

Janet Turner Print Museum
A 132m

Janet Turner Print Museum

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St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church
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A 142m

St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church

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Ringel Park
A 161m

Ringel Park

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National Yo-Yo Museum
A 162m

National Yo-Yo Museum

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Lost Park
A 330m

Lost Park

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University Stadium
A 794m

University Stadium

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Explore the area around Argus Bar

Argus Bar is located in Chico, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Historical Heritage

  • St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church (A 142m) — historic church in the South Campus Neighborhood of Chico, California, United States Lugar inscrito en el Registro Nacional de Lugares Históricos

Museums

  • Janet Turner Print Museum (A 132m) — art Museum in California, US
  • National Yo-Yo Museum (A 162m)

Parks & Gardens

  • Ringel Park (A 161m)
  • Lost Park (A 330m)
  • Depot Park (A 807m) — park in Butte County, California, United States of America

Other Points of Interest

  • University Stadium (A 794m) — stadium on the main campus of California State University, Chico
  • Nettleton Stadium (A 999m) — stadium on the main campus of California State University, Chico

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Frequently asked questions about Argus Bar

Argus Bar is located at 212 W 2nd St, Chico, CA 95928, Chico.
Near Argus Bar you can find points of interest such as Janet Turner Print Museum, St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church, Ringel Park, National Yo-Yo Museum.
Argus Bar offers bar cuisine.
Argus Bar has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Argus Bar offers the following services: dine-in.
The most recommended dishes at Argus Bar based on customer reviews are: waffle fries, tacos, churris.
Argus Bar is ideal for groups, locals, late night, casual dining.
Argus Bar in Chico is a popular spot known for its great atmosphere, live music, and creative cocktails. Customers rave about the friendly staff, especially bartenders like Alice. Some negative feedback mentions inconsistent cocktail quality and isolated incidents of fraud.
Argus is best if you're looking for a fun night out with friends in a safe and jazzy atmosphere. Check your wallet before leaving.
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Argus Bar Chico Reviews

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Kiera Selby

The bar bites at argus are perfect for a late night snack and their tacos are delicious (I inhale them in three seconds everytime😁). You can tell their chef is passionate about his work and I have never been disappointed spending my evening playing cardgames and drinking cocktails at argus.

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Jennifer Carlson

Fun bar with friends! Drinks are always fresh & innovative ! New food options were delicious , tacos were delicious & churris were yummy!

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PJ Clarke

Nice little hole in the wall for a drink. Smokers patio available. Very popular with the college crowd.

Kiera Selby
Kiera Selby

The bar bites at argus are perfect for a late night snack and their tacos are delicious (I inhale them in three seconds everytime😁). You can tell their chef is passionate about his work and I have never been disappointed spending my evening playing cardgames and drinking cocktails at argus.

Jennifer Carlson
Jennifer Carlson

Fun bar with friends! Drinks are always fresh & innovative ! New food options were delicious , tacos were delicious & churris were yummy!

PJ Clarke
PJ Clarke

Nice little hole in the wall for a drink. Smokers patio available. Very popular with the college crowd.

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As Ton

The owners have a great vision for this bar and I think the food addition was a wonderful addition and I can’t wait to see where they go from here:)

《Isabella》

Had a fun time with friends! Love the vibes, very jazzy. It's safe and fun. Love the picture booth and fun vending machines! Cute games to borrow too! Thanks for a fun time ;)

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Annalise Real

Great Bar clean bathroom suggest 10/10 always fun music and good atmosphere :)

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Cole Lex

Alice was an amazing bartender for my friends 21st birthday! She made all of our drink within a very reasonable time frame. I had a great time myself!

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Geo Fike

We appreciated you guys hosting DJ fauna. Please have her play at least an hour set. We came here tonight specifically to see her after paying the cover but she was cut off after 40 minutes. She is the star of the show, so please planned it out accordingly because all other DJs are subpar compared to her. Thanks

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Alixer Cookies

Clean and enough tables for everyone. Clean bathrooms stocked with enough paper towels!!

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Kerri Hendryx

Best bar in Chico IMO. If you like cocktail bars, and are looking for something more than the super divey-dive bars and less than the rowdy party-bars, come here.

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Garbage Man

Really cool place with a great selection of cocktails and drafts. Ultra-high ceilings with a huge patio with a projector screen playing dope flicks and shows. Staff is very welcoming and helpful. A nice gem in the heart of downtown.

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Dante Ashby

Argus is the type of bar I don't want to leave a review on because it means so much to me that to rave might bring bad vibes to it. I moved states away but Argus has been the hub for many a good night simply because the bartenders- inside and out- have to my experience been too notch compared to almost any other place I've been to. The bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly, the TV's have either vintage movies or something obscure but acceptable sure to start a conversation, the happy hour is decent to say the least, it's really just a haven Idk. I just love that place

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Michael Pratt

A wonderful, slightly more upscale bar with pricier drinks than other places. But a great ambiance inside and out. The outside is a truly relaxing oasis as the ivy-clad building which makes up one of the borders is a refreshing sight amongst all of the bare stone or plastered walls in other establishments. Perfect drinking hole for young professionals to gather after work.

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Chris Wolf

Great place downtown to drop in for a nice quality mixed drink. Great atmosphere for visiting. Inside, outside seating. They don't serve food, but allow "take-in", and there are many choices nearby on foot.

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Alex L

The bartenders know what the are doing, and I have personally never had a bad drink. During the colder days, they have outside heating laps that they will light for you. When it is the busy times of the year, they open the back bar so that way the line's are not as bad. It has a very laid back feel to it, and I normally see all different types of age groups in there. It's not so much of a club atmosphere, but rather a "kick back and have a conversation with your friends" deal.

Alixer Cookies
Alixer Cookies

Clean and enough tables for everyone. Clean bathrooms stocked with enough paper towels!!

Annalise Real
Annalise Real

Great Bar clean bathroom suggest 10/10 always fun music and good atmosphere :)

Kevin Holmes-Ochoa
Kevin Holmes-Ochoa

Best waffle fries I’ve ever had.

As Ton
As Ton

The owners have a great vision for this bar and I think the food addition was a wonderful addition and I can’t wait to see where they go from here:)

David Scott
David Scott

Always a good choice for a well made drink and nice atmosphere

Geo Fike
Geo Fike

We appreciated you guys hosting DJ fauna. Please have her play at least an hour set. We came here tonight specifically to see her after paying the cover but she was cut off after 40 minutes. She is the star of the show, so please planned it out accordingly because all other DJs are subpar compared to her. Thanks

《Isabella》
《Isabella》

Had a fun time with friends! Love the vibes, very jazzy. It's safe and fun. Love the picture booth and fun vending machines! Cute games to borrow too! Thanks for a fun time ;)

Cole Lex
Cole Lex

Alice was an amazing bartender for my friends 21st birthday! She made all of our drink within a very reasonable time frame. I had a great time myself!

Kerri Hendryx
Kerri Hendryx

Best bar in Chico IMO. If you like cocktail bars, and are looking for something more than the super divey-dive bars and less than the rowdy party-bars, come here.

Kirsten Vance
Kirsten Vance

Loved their lil concerts, so many talented musicians that night. And the bartender whipped me up an amazing drink when i didnt even know what to order. Great place

Dante Ashby
Dante Ashby

Argus is the type of bar I don't want to leave a review on because it means so much to me that to rave might bring bad vibes to it. I moved states away but Argus has been the hub for many a good night simply because the bartenders- inside and out- have to my experience been too notch compared to almost any other place I've been to. The bartenders are knowledgeable and friendly, the TV's have either vintage movies or something obscure but acceptable sure to start a conversation, the happy hour is decent to say the least, it's really just a haven Idk. I just love that place

Garbage Man
Garbage Man

Really cool place with a great selection of cocktails and drafts. Ultra-high ceilings with a huge patio with a projector screen playing dope flicks and shows. Staff is very welcoming and helpful. A nice gem in the heart of downtown.

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Jennifer Hoglund

We loved watching dueling pianos on the patio. It could use some additional seating for such a big draw event however.

Jennifer Hoglund
Jennifer Hoglund

We loved watching dueling pianos on the patio. It could use some additional seating for such a big draw event however.

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Stephanie ZINN

Look. The bar n patio are lovely and the drink menu nearly as uninspired as gratuitous. However....don't go there if you're not into less than friendly, aloof even, staff who attempt to make themselves appear waaayyy more informed than you when you ask for 2 luxardo marinated cherries and he corrects you by saying TWICE " they're Maraschino Cherries" (Yes. I know.) And I guess don't go there if you want a bartender to recommend libations by promoting their specialties or say... Conversing with the customer... Definitely dont go there if a 10$ tip for 2 drinks is too shabby for even slight eye contact from the bartender. and maybe don't go there if u feel like laughing and don't want to be stared at. I dont know. Maybe just don't go there. I'm likely not as there was nothing impressive about it now 3x, and let's face it. I can't feign disinterest and detachment at that level. Haha They think they know they're better than us. Au re vours Argus

Stephanie ZINN
Stephanie ZINN

Look. The bar n patio are lovely and the drink menu nearly as uninspired as gratuitous. However....don't go there if you're not into less than friendly, aloof even, staff who attempt to make themselves appear waaayyy more informed than you when you ask for 2 luxardo marinated cherries and he corrects you by saying TWICE " they're Maraschino Cherries" (Yes. I know.) And I guess don't go there if you want a bartender to recommend libations by promoting their specialties or say... Conversing with the customer... Definitely dont go there if a 10$ tip for 2 drinks is too shabby for even slight eye contact from the bartender. and maybe don't go there if u feel like laughing and don't want to be stared at. I dont know. Maybe just don't go there. I'm likely not as there was nothing impressive about it now 3x, and let's face it. I can't feign disinterest and detachment at that level. Haha They think they know they're better than us. Au re vours Argus

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Joceline Valdez

I do like Argus, I just had a very unfortunate experience. Be sure to check your wallet before leaving. Unfortunately my card was left behind at counter and now have two fraud charges from the bar.

Joceline Valdez
Joceline Valdez

I do like Argus, I just had a very unfortunate experience. Be sure to check your wallet before leaving. Unfortunately my card was left behind at counter and now have two fraud charges from the bar.

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Lori Allen

They need a better mixologist. the cocktails are always terrible. They have fun themes, but every time I go in and try a new one I'm always disappointed. Also, over the years I've noticed the staff has never been the friendliest. It's sucks, because the atmosphere is nice. I really want to like the place, but I don't think it's going to happen for me. I've given them many chances. Lol

Lori Allen
Lori Allen

They need a better mixologist. the cocktails are always terrible. They have fun themes, but every time I go in and try a new one I'm always disappointed. Also, over the years I've noticed the staff has never been the friendliest. It's sucks, because the atmosphere is nice. I really want to like the place, but I don't think it's going to happen for me. I've given them many chances. Lol

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Hannah Welch

Why is there a dog named “Sarge” walking around unattended? We watched him go behind the food prep counter and nuzzle the chef while he was working. Absolutely no hate to the dog, very cute and well behaved. Who’s the owner? Concerned citizen.

Hannah Welch
Hannah Welch

Why is there a dog named “Sarge” walking around unattended? We watched him go behind the food prep counter and nuzzle the chef while he was working. Absolutely no hate to the dog, very cute and well behaved. Who’s the owner? Concerned citizen.

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212 W 2nd St, Chico, CA 95928

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Highly Rated
4.6/5 stars
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Many Reviews
328 reviews
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Moderate Price
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Cuisine type

Services

🍴 Dine-in

Dining Options

🍽️ Dine In

Restaurant Info

Status
Verified by owner
🕐 Hours Today
3PM-2AM
Rating
4.6/5
💬 Reviews
328
💰 Price Level
$$
⏱️ Typical Visit
People typically spend 45 min to 2.5 hr here
📞 Phone
+1 530-809-2025
🌐 Website
www.argusvenue.com

Amenities

🌿 Outdoor Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
🚻 Restroom
💳 Credit Cards
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Location

212 W 2nd St, Chico, CA 95928

Janet Turner Print Museum

art Museum in California, US

A 132m
St. Augustine of Canterbury Anglican Church Heritage

historic church in the South Campus Neighborhood of Chico, California, United States

A 142m
Ringel Park
A 161m
National Yo-Yo Museum
A 162m
Lost Park
A 330m
University Stadium

stadium on the main campus of California State University, Chico

A 794m
Depot Park

park in Butte County, California, United States of America

A 807m
Nettleton Stadium

stadium on the main campus of California State University, Chico

A 999m
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