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Orchid Room

Bar · San Carlos

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About Orchid Room

Orchid Room stands as a cozy, old-school bar in San Carlos, welcoming both regular locals and young crowds into a warm, inviting atmosphere. This unique establishment features diverse games like pool, shuffleboard, and a jukebox alongside a fireplace, creating an ideal spot for gatherings or game ni...

Orchid Room stands as a cozy, old-school bar in San Carlos, welcoming both regular locals and young crowds into a warm, inviting atmosphere. This unique establishment features diverse games like pool, shuffleboard, and a jukebox alongside a fireplace, creating an ideal spot for gatherings or game nights. Despite not serving food, the friendly staff often arranges pizza for events, ensuring every guest feels cared for. Known for great beer selections, classic cocktails, and fair prices, Orchid Room offers fast, polite service in a wheelchair-accessible setting. With its relaxed vibe and attentive bartenders, it remains one of the last authentic neighborhood bars on the peninsula, perfect for watching games or enjoying an evening with friends.

What Customers Say About Orchid Room

Orchid Room is a beloved, old-school dive bar in San Carlos known for its friendly bartenders, reasonable prices, and a welcoming atmosphere for locals and newcomers alike. It features a pool table, shuffleboard, and jukebox, making it a fun spot for a casual night out.

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Locals Groups Late Night Casual

Tip: It's a smoking-friendly bar, so if you're sensitive to smoke, this might not be the best place for you. Free food on Mondays.

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What to see nearby

Laureola Park
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Episcopal Church of the Epiphany of San Carlos, California
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Episcopal Church of the Epiphany of San Carlos, California

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E R Burton Park
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Hillcrest Circle Park
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Hillcrest Circle Park

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Explore the area around Orchid Room

Orchid Room is located in San Carlos, surrounded by cultural and historical points of interest. Here are some of the most notable places nearby.

Religious Buildings

  • Episcopal Church of the Epiphany of San Carlos, California (A 800m) — church building in California, United States of America

Parks & Gardens

  • Laureola Park (A 619m) — park in the United States of America
  • E R Burton Park (A 833m) — park in San Mateo County, California, United States of America
  • Hillcrest Circle Park (A 886m) — park in San Mateo County, California, United States of America

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Frequently asked questions about Orchid Room

Orchid Room is located at 678 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070, San Carlos.
Near Orchid Room you can find points of interest such as Laureola Park, Episcopal Church of the Epiphany of San Carlos, California, E R Burton Park, Hillcrest Circle Park.
Orchid Room offers bar cuisine.
Orchid Room has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Orchid Room is ideal for locals, groups, late night, casual dining.
Orchid Room is a beloved, old-school dive bar in San Carlos known for its friendly bartenders, reasonable prices, and a welcoming atmosphere for locals and newcomers alike. It features a pool table, shuffleboard, and jukebox, making it a fun spot for a casual night out.
It's a smoking-friendly bar, so if you're sensitive to smoke, this might not be the best place for you. Free food on Mondays.
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Orchid Room San Carlos Reviews

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Virginia Huffman

We came here to watch the 49ers game. What a fun old school bar with great service. Even though they don’t serve food, they brought in pizza for everyone. Katie is a great bartender. Very kind and attentive. AND she makes THE BEST lemon drop. There’s even a table shelf for board and a pool table available.

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darci smith

One of my favorite places to drink on the peninsula. Love the bartenders and the atmosphere. We are always on the shuffle board! 😄

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D86

Best bar around San Carlos! Chilled locals mixed with down to earth young crowd. They've got pool and shuffleboard table called "Silicon Valley".

Virginia Huffman
Virginia Huffman

We came here to watch the 49ers game. What a fun old school bar with great service. Even though they don’t serve food, they brought in pizza for everyone. Katie is a great bartender. Very kind and attentive. AND she makes THE BEST lemon drop. There’s even a table shelf for board and a pool table available.

darci smith
darci smith

One of my favorite places to drink on the peninsula. Love the bartenders and the atmosphere. We are always on the shuffle board! 😄

D86
D86

Best bar around San Carlos! Chilled locals mixed with down to earth young crowd. They've got pool and shuffleboard table called "Silicon Valley".

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Anonymous ElectricCarOwner

8.50 Tito’s White Russians with a great pour from the bartender. Not many places left like this. I’ll be back and ask if I can take my refuge pastrami here.

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Bartholomew Templeton

Have been here a few times, and it's a cool spot. The staff and patrons have always been polite with me. However, I crossed the line. Last night, I was a coward and blew a chance with a girl elsewhere, and chose to get wasted, harass a woman and try to grab her. I'm lucky I didn't get my butt kicked. I had it coming. To everyone that had to deal with me, I'm sorry. I was way out of line. Take care.

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Joe Keegan

Always there for good time and fun

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Ben Ziegler

Small local bar. Full of regulars. Awesome bartenders and fair prices. Pool table at the back with good shooters consistently. Also has shuffleboard, internet connected jukebox, atm, and fireplace. Smoking out back.

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marlon parrish

Well I will spare the last friday details because its a rare thing that happens in this bar. Great bartenders good prices.. Pool table juke box shuffle board. One of the last good old fashion bars in San carlos ca.. Couple of exits going south of the San mateo bridge..

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Tom Bresnahan

The best of the best dive bars. Katie is sweet, warm, welcoming and makes everyone feel like a new friend. The regulars here make it feel like home, even to someone who just arrived from the airport. The gourmet food options include Lays, Fritos, Cheetos and Cheez-Its. There's a pool table and shuffleboard. Come for a good time, stay for a long time.

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Hiroshi Koide

Cozy place. I visited San Carlos downtown for the first time in 15 years and I was so surprised that there were so many new restaurants. I found Orchid Room and got in the door. The interior was the same as it used to be. Nothing changed. So comfortable.

Joe Keegan
Joe Keegan

Always there for good time and fun

Hiroshi Koide
Hiroshi Koide

Cozy place. I visited San Carlos downtown for the first time in 15 years and I was so surprised that there were so many new restaurants. I found Orchid Room and got in the door. The interior was the same as it used to be. Nothing changed. So comfortable.

Frank Guerra
Frank Guerra

They have free food on Mondays people there are always friendly good dreams

Bartholomew Templeton
Bartholomew Templeton

Have been here a few times, and it's a cool spot. The staff and patrons have always been polite with me. However, I crossed the line. Last night, I was a coward and blew a chance with a girl elsewhere, and chose to get wasted, harass a woman and try to grab her. I'm lucky I didn't get my butt kicked. I had it coming. To everyone that had to deal with me, I'm sorry. I was way out of line. Take care.

Anonymous ElectricCarOwner
Anonymous ElectricCarOwner

8.50 Tito’s White Russians with a great pour from the bartender. Not many places left like this. I’ll be back and ask if I can take my refuge pastrami here.

marlon parrish
marlon parrish

Well I will spare the last friday details because its a rare thing that happens in this bar. Great bartenders good prices.. Pool table juke box shuffle board. One of the last good old fashion bars in San carlos ca.. Couple of exits going south of the San mateo bridge..

Ben Ziegler
Ben Ziegler

Small local bar. Full of regulars. Awesome bartenders and fair prices. Pool table at the back with good shooters consistently. Also has shuffleboard, internet connected jukebox, atm, and fireplace. Smoking out back.

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Justin Czujko

Great locals bar. Very down to earth. Don't go if ur not a smoker. Good pool and shuffleboard albeit tight space but that's the norm.

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Bob Merjano

Old school bar. Showing its age. Pluses are good prices, shuffleboard, and friendly bartenders. Negatives are regulars not always the friendliest.

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chris thejunglist

Cozy watering-hole in downtown area. Drinks are reasonable and beer is cold. 4 stars as parking is somewhat of a issue

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Nicole Menkhoff

A breath of fresh air: if you want fun, good drinks, god people, a juke box, and no pretentiousness, then come here! It is one thing hidden gems on the peninsula for sure.

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Karl “Beachnik” Butz

Great little place to unwind with a few beers in the afternoon. Several beers are on tap plus in bottles. They don't serve any food except snacks so I always bring a sub with me if I am hungry. The decor is subtle but well done. It took me a few visits to notice the old movie posters. They even have shuffleboard for retro enthusiasts (alas no Foosball.) An internet jukebox is always playing with great tunes and is accessible from your phone or the bar's wifi. There are several TVs on for sports fans. They love their dogs in San Carlos and some bring their usually beautiful ones in. Unfortunately some are quite noisy. So I can't give this bar five stars as much as I want to.

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Trang Pham

This is a dive bar in the heart of downtown San Carlos. It is probably the only late night bar in the area. The service is a good and drinks are pretty simple. There is a shuffleboard and pool, which makes it a great place for groups. You can also change the music with a touchscreen jukebox.

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Michael Lewis

Fun dive bar in San Carlos just off El Camino. Good selection of draft beers and bottles, generous pours on shots, and shuffleboard make it a solid bar. Nice and dimly lit and divey.

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EVERETT HICKS II

Very quiet @ 6a.m. just when I get off work. Love the place & the bartender's are friendly. Nite time in here is a blast. If you don't smoke, this might not be the place to be. We do smoke in here. Working man's bar. . . . .

Karl “Beachnik” Butz
Karl “Beachnik” Butz

Great little place to unwind with a few beers in the afternoon. Several beers are on tap plus in bottles. They don't serve any food except snacks so I always bring a sub with me if I am hungry. The decor is subtle but well done. It took me a few visits to notice the old movie posters. They even have shuffleboard for retro enthusiasts (alas no Foosball.) An internet jukebox is always playing with great tunes and is accessible from your phone or the bar's wifi. There are several TVs on for sports fans. They love their dogs in San Carlos and some bring their usually beautiful ones in. Unfortunately some are quite noisy. So I can't give this bar five stars as much as I want to.

Trang Pham
Trang Pham

This is a dive bar in the heart of downtown San Carlos. It is probably the only late night bar in the area. The service is a good and drinks are pretty simple. There is a shuffleboard and pool, which makes it a great place for groups. You can also change the music with a touchscreen jukebox.

chris thejunglist
chris thejunglist

Cozy watering-hole in downtown area. Drinks are reasonable and beer is cold. 4 stars as parking is somewhat of a issue

Nicole Menkhoff
Nicole Menkhoff

A breath of fresh air: if you want fun, good drinks, god people, a juke box, and no pretentiousness, then come here! It is one thing hidden gems on the peninsula for sure.

Bob Merjano
Bob Merjano

Old school bar. Showing its age. Pluses are good prices, shuffleboard, and friendly bartenders. Negatives are regulars not always the friendliest.

EVERETT HICKS II
EVERETT HICKS II

Very quiet @ 6a.m. just when I get off work. Love the place & the bartender's are friendly. Nite time in here is a blast. If you don't smoke, this might not be the place to be. We do smoke in here. Working man's bar. . . . .

Justin Czujko
Justin Czujko

Great locals bar. Very down to earth. Don't go if ur not a smoker. Good pool and shuffleboard albeit tight space but that's the norm.

Michael Lewis
Michael Lewis

Fun dive bar in San Carlos just off El Camino. Good selection of draft beers and bottles, generous pours on shots, and shuffleboard make it a solid bar. Nice and dimly lit and divey.

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Sassy-Salvy Beverly

TERRIBLE......DONT ASK QUESTIONS if you have doubts about your bill🤷🏻‍♀️.. Place is nice, but the service was HORRENDOUS... you can’t ask why every time you order the same drink... they charge $2 more. We got kicked out.... just like that. NEVER EVER GOING BACK....

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William Patterson

@ my age (70’s)I am writing my 1st review ever, I was 86 out of this place by a bar bartender for her judgment of my behavior. My first time ever and I’ve been around for a while. I’ve been going in there for years. I was not drunk nor obnoxious or confrontational. Yes, woman if you will call her that, has accepted hundreds of dollars in tips form me ,go figure. Am I bitter bitter? maybe insulted and that too, my long whiny complaint.

William Patterson
William Patterson

@ my age (70’s)I am writing my 1st review ever, I was 86 out of this place by a bar bartender for her judgment of my behavior. My first time ever and I’ve been around for a while. I’ve been going in there for years. I was not drunk nor obnoxious or confrontational. Yes, woman if you will call her that, has accepted hundreds of dollars in tips form me ,go figure. Am I bitter bitter? maybe insulted and that too, my long whiny complaint.

Sassy-Salvy Beverly
Sassy-Salvy Beverly

TERRIBLE......DONT ASK QUESTIONS if you have doubts about your bill🤷🏻‍♀️.. Place is nice, but the service was HORRENDOUS... you can’t ask why every time you order the same drink... they charge $2 more. We got kicked out.... just like that. NEVER EVER GOING BACK....

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678 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070

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6AM-2AM
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