The Zoo

Always get my drinks on time and I can play my music through TouchTunes so I always have a blast! Bartenders are extremely personable so that's a sweet bonus! Thanks, Joe! Thanks, Nick!

If you’re looking for fine dining, craft cocktails, and a classy vibe… keep driving. But if you want a place where the jukebox might play Johnny Cash followed by Snoop Dogg, and where your bartender pours shots like they’re trying to solve world peace — welcome to The Zoo. This bar is exactly what it sounds like: a glorious habitat for humans of all species. You’ve got the pool-table gorillas pounding out games all night, the karaoke parrots squawking “Bohemian Rhapsody” like their lives depend on it, and the mysterious nocturnal creatures in the corner who may or may not have been sitting there since the ’90s. The drinks? Cheap enough that you question the math. The vibe? Somewhere between “your uncle’s garage” and “Vegas at 4am.” The decor? Well, let’s just say it’s a museum of questionable choices — but you wouldn’t want it any other way. Highlights include: • Strong pours that could tranquilize an actual zoo animal. • Bathrooms that tell a story (not always a happy one, but definitely a story). • A crowd so eclectic, you’ll leave with at least one new best friend and probably a conspiracy theory. Bottom line: If Santa Rosa had a spirit animal, it would live at The Zoo, holding a Bud Light in one paw and a cue stick in the other.

My local watering hole... the people that go here are always the coolest people you'd never think you might find in a [borderline] dive bar like The Zoo! I use that term lightly for the nostalgia of the place, but it's definitely a clean and classy bar overall. There are 2 pool tables ($2/game or 3 games for $5), a touchtunes jukebox, a covered outdoor smoking area with tables and such, and plenty of parking in the back... I just wish they'd bring back the music entertainment nights they had back in the day, but that was then and this is now... Vince, Nick, Edie, Pam, Nicky, and the other bartenders are all great people, and they also do a BBQ steak dinner on Monday nights, which is mad juicy and delicious and affordable for the quality and quantity of what you get. 😁❤️🥩🥔🍽️🥰 I truly feel fortunate to live so close to this local gem! Plus it's always fun to tell people you're going to the zoo and see the confused look on their face when they try and make sense of why "the zoo" would be open at midnight... Lol 😆

Great hike in the wall dive bar. Cheap drinks and friendly service from Pam. They also have a couple of decent pool tables in the back. The only issue is limited parking, however there is a big lot next door. Definitely a chill bar to hang out with friends.

I love this place, have been going here since the day I turned twenty-one. It's a good place to just come have a drink or a few, play some pool, listen to some music and even dance a bit. All the bartenders are great. Love Vince (the owner) he is such a sweetheart. Nice little dive bar with a good crowd of regulars.

Great dive bar. You can get a pint of Racer 5 for $4, and that's not the special price. With mixed drinks, expect good pours. Pool players are bring-your-own-cue type. I feel like it has a reputation of being a rough place, but I've never met anyone except awesome friendly people there!

Incredible dive bar. Everything I was hoping for and more. I was looking for a place to watch an early soccer match and they are the only bar to open in Santa Rosa. They put the game for us and put our beers of choice on ice so they were extra cold. I will definitely be coming back!

The best dive bar I know of! All the bartenders are great, Nick and Vince love their patrons, and it shows. Pool tables are pretty nice although more new cues are needed (people quit stealing the cues)! My kind of place!

Alicia

Great place to come have some fun

Bryan “Fikeshway” Fikes

If you’re looking for fine dining, craft cocktails, and a classy vibe… keep driving. But if you want a place where the jukebox might play Johnny Cash followed by Snoop Dogg, and where your bartender pours shots like they’re trying to solve world peace — welcome to The Zoo. This bar is exactly what it sounds like: a glorious habitat for humans of all species. You’ve got the pool-table gorillas pounding out games all night, the karaoke parrots squawking “Bohemian Rhapsody” like their lives depend on it, and the mysterious nocturnal creatures in the corner who may or may not have been sitting there since the ’90s. The drinks? Cheap enough that you question the math. The vibe? Somewhere between “your uncle’s garage” and “Vegas at 4am.” The decor? Well, let’s just say it’s a museum of questionable choices — but you wouldn’t want it any other way. Highlights include: • Strong pours that could tranquilize an actual zoo animal. • Bathrooms that tell a story (not always a happy one, but definitely a story). • A crowd so eclectic, you’ll leave with at least one new best friend and probably a conspiracy theory. Bottom line: If Santa Rosa had a spirit animal, it would live at The Zoo, holding a Bud Light in one paw and a cue stick in the other.

ED

Great local bar good prices with a little stiffness. No complaints.

Leah Marks

My local watering hole... the people that go here are always the coolest people you'd never think you might find in a [borderline] dive bar like The Zoo! I use that term lightly for the nostalgia of the place, but it's definitely a clean and classy bar overall. There are 2 pool tables ($2/game or 3 games for $5), a touchtunes jukebox, a covered outdoor smoking area with tables and such, and plenty of parking in the back... I just wish they'd bring back the music entertainment nights they had back in the day, but that was then and this is now... Vince, Nick, Edie, Pam, Nicky, and the other bartenders are all great people, and they also do a BBQ steak dinner on Monday nights, which is mad juicy and delicious and affordable for the quality and quantity of what you get. 😁❤️🥩🥔🍽️🥰 I truly feel fortunate to live so close to this local gem! Plus it's always fun to tell people you're going to the zoo and see the confused look on their face when they try and make sense of why "the zoo" would be open at midnight... Lol 😆

Jax

This is a amazing bar and they have a really good staff i recommend this place

Claire Akin

This bar is great. People will tell you it’s scary but everyone’s always been super nice. It’s the only bar that opens at 6 AM and they have two nice pool tables. It’s a father and son that own it and they do a great job. One cool thing is you can leave your car in the parking lot if you need to. Check it out. People are cool and it’s a chill place to hang out. Oh! And good & loud touch tunes. 🥂🤗

Teresa Gay

Very nice bar. Great modern juke box. Very nice and friendly regular patrons. Great bartender. I really enjoyed my family .

Nathan Lannan

Great hike in the wall dive bar. Cheap drinks and friendly service from Pam. They also have a couple of decent pool tables in the back. The only issue is limited parking, however there is a big lot next door. Definitely a chill bar to hang out with friends.

Dale Martin

I really dig this spot. They’ve got drinks, a nice patio/smoking section,TouchTunes, pool tables. Had a good time celebrating a friend’s birthday.

Suzi Binggeli

Great dive bar. Love the bartenders. Customers are all friendly. Best jello shots in Sonoma County.

Seth Montes (montesat)

Not a beer drinker myself but I was invited to play pool with a friend. A modest bar with a great jukebox. Very clean and a nice bartender. Because Covid-19 is winding, there isn't a selection of food besides bags of chips but that's fine.

Ethan Hopfer

Incredible dive bar. Everything I was hoping for and more. I was looking for a place to watch an early soccer match and they are the only bar to open in Santa Rosa. They put the game for us and put our beers of choice on ice so they were extra cold. I will definitely be coming back!

Giovanni Zavala

Always get my drinks on time and I can play my music through TouchTunes so I always have a blast! Bartenders are extremely personable so that's a sweet bonus! Thanks, Joe! Thanks, Nick!

Ashley McGill

I love this place, have been going here since the day I turned twenty-one. It's a good place to just come have a drink or a few, play some pool, listen to some music and even dance a bit. All the bartenders are great. Love Vince (the owner) he is such a sweetheart. Nice little dive bar with a good crowd of regulars.

Ronald Gaynor

Local dive bar with a couple of pool tables, and an outdoor area fro smoking. The outdoor area has speakers so you can still hear the music. The also have a horseshoe pit out back. The bar is a dive, but has nice down to earth people there usually.

Stephanie Cantrell

The best dive bar I know of! All the bartenders are great, Nick and Vince love their patrons, and it shows. Pool tables are pretty nice although more new cues are needed (people quit stealing the cues)! My kind of place!

Adelore Lessard

Great dive bar. You can get a pint of Racer 5 for $4, and that's not the special price. With mixed drinks, expect good pours. Pool players are bring-your-own-cue type. I feel like it has a reputation of being a rough place, but I've never met anyone except awesome friendly people there!

Nice little dive bar. If you are looking for a drink and friendly service you found it. If you're looking for a upscale trendy place, keep on moving. Nice people who just want to have a few drinks and have a good conversation.

Matt Prince

Nice little dive bar. If you are looking for a drink and friendly service you found it. If you're looking for a upscale trendy place, keep on moving. Nice people who just want to have a few drinks and have a good conversation.

Bartender was friendly. The place is located in an industrial area close to downtown. There are two pool tables, and a jukebox, there is also a patio where people gather to play, talk and smoke.

Explorando Around

Bartender was friendly. The place is located in an industrial area close to downtown. There are two pool tables, and a jukebox, there is also a patio where people gather to play, talk and smoke.

My friend bashed his knee open after tripping on a rugged cement incline that was next to the pool table. He could stand up by himself due to the pain and no help was offered from the patrons or staff.