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Vinnies Bar & Grill
2045 Mt Diablo St, Concord, CA 94520, United States
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Pu
Review №1

For my birthday we went and I had the ribeye steak , it was Fantastic. I ordered it well seasoned medium rare, it was delicious

Le
Review №2

We went to Vinnies for the free comedy night January 21. I believe the MC said comedy night happens every 3rd Monday, but I could be wrong. Contact them to verify.So about Vinnies... when 1st entering I felt like an extra in the Cheers TV show. But nobody knew my name. However, the patrons lining the bar seemed like they were all old friends. They were deep in several simultaneous conversations. And that includes chatting with management and staff - who were all very helpful and personable.Heres the only negative for the night; fending for ourselves. We were not sure if we seated ourselves or if someone would direct us, so after some hesitation we headed to an open booth and settled in for the 7:30 pm show.We had to try out the food (after all it is a Bar AND a Grill) I found their menu on my phone and after a little investigating my wife discovered we had to place our order with the barkeep. As the show began we received our burgers and fries and munched away between bouts of laughter. The food wasnt half bad, by the way.If you havent been to a live stand-up comedy show you need to set aside a little time and come out to Vinnies. There is a world of difference from seeing polished comedy sets on television and watching it live. When you sit in the room you can feel the audiences connection to the comic. Or sometimes, the disconnect - after all these people are working on their material, and it doesnt always go as expected.Vinnies is definitely worth stopping by any night just for the company. But, especially worth a night of comedy. You will have a much deeper appreciation for what these comics do, and endure.

Mi
Review №3

I have been going to Vinnies for years..Its a fun safe place to go. Good food good prices great friends

Jo
Review №4

I go to this great spot many times a year! This is my favorite place to have a bite. I go there routinely. The meals are great, the team is professional and the cost is affordable. I enjoy being in this place for a decent meal.

Ke
Review №5

The crowd is older and very white trash. But its a fun place

Li
Review №6

Added extra seating on the patio and they have decent bar food. All the bartenders are super friendly and so are most of the customers.

Mi
Review №7

Good food. Good people. Bar tender was very polite and friendly

Jo
Review №8

Money and laundry go hand and hand dirty people need a cleaning. this bar is know for horse and bad money. they will go so far to beat up the truth to me. thats the lowest a company can go. post images later.

La
Review №9

I have been her before and enjoyed it but have been out of state for a few years. Went to see Dakila and I am African American Hawaiian mixture woman and asked for bartender and was told he would be with me in a minute but never came back to the bar to ask me what I wanted then I asked for other bartender who said the same thing then a third bartender so 30 minutes later I got a Caucasian looking girl to get my drink and gave her my money and she was served faster. I ran into a lot of great people there and the food was still great but Yeah I felt slighted. But will try again before I write them off!

Ma
Review №10

They have a great outdoor space that you are able to maintain distance while have food and a great cocktail.

Lo
Review №11

Great bar good and drinks. People very nice

El
Review №12

What a mazing place great food !! Great prices doing take out at this time but once it opens again the live music cant be beat and new friends are always there to meet !!

Da
Review №13

Loved this bar. The bartenders were great, and there were plenty of them. They took good care of me, even kept the kitchen open so I could eat. The burger was so good. Awesome place for live music. Plenty of street parking and I felt reasonably safe outside. The bar is pretty huge and there are a lot of tables also. Its about an hour and a half drive for me, but to see my friends band its so worth it. Ill be back as often as possible.

Ka
Review №14

Inexpensive food and drink. Its a casual place. Variety of ages. Sometimes good music.

Cl
Review №15

Best staff around

La
Review №16

Not too bad as far as bars go. They have live bands that play which can be fun. People that work here are awesome!

B
Review №17

Great place , bartenders, bouncers. Dont know about food. Patio area ok. Decent bands depending on night. People watching fun cause a mixture of characters and people dance. A lot of regulars and actually has a decent size crowd every night(dont know about sundays). Thurs salsa night too crowded and drunk/ obnoxious/ fight most likely night to occur otherwise pretty good.

Mi
Review №18

Just love this place great music and the people

Gl
Review №19

Food served after 6:00pm, pool tables, live music on weekends, great beer selection, friendly bartending, clientele from all ages, friendly atmosphere, and decent prices, what else do you need in a local bar?

Di
Review №20

I am new to the area and was looking for a salsa dancing place on a Saturday night. I came across Vinnies last night and I had so much fun! There was a LIVE salsa band called La Original SF. I believe it was the bands first time there... I really hope they come back! The ambience was great. Dancers of all ages... Such a wonderfully diverse group. In between the bands sets, I went off to the side to play pool. Overall a great little place to have an ice cold beer and have a good time with friends. I will definitely be back as long as the salsa band is there. :)PS. If youre looking for an upscale place, this is probably not your best bet. Some of the gals were simply wearing jeans with heels and a cute shirt. Some guys just had on a t-shirt. Pretty casual Id say.Also, the bathrooms were clean! So that was a plus :)

Er
Review №21

This was my first time here.. Singles, couples, young and old were all mingling together. There was a live band and the atmosphere rivaled a stadium concert! I love finding hidden gems like these

Ju
Review №22

Looooove Thursday Salsa night! On weekdays good place for after work drinks. Headsup They dont have servers. You have to go up to the bar on weekdays for food and drinks.

Jo
Review №23

Salsa nights are great here and we go every now and then. It can get pretty busy sometimes and every now and then a bit rowdy as well. Earlier in the night you can dance pretty comfortably but near the end of the night it gets really crowded on the dance floor. The drinks are good though and it can also take some time to get them on salsa night but just have some patience. The pool tables are nice when you are able to get one and we played darts there for the first time last night. The board was solid and the darts are actually metal unlike alot of bars. The scoreboard was nice as well for cricket. The security guy named Nico is amazing super friendly and approachable and is always on top of making my group feel welcomed and safe when we go. There is a 5 dollar cover on salsa nights but to us it is well worth it. Great bar!

Ja
Review №24

A strong competitor for the best dive bar in Concord. Lots of nights with live music and an easy walk from downtown restaurants for some after dinner drinks and entertainment.

Me
Review №25

Yall all are great!

Re
Review №26

Everything from Rock & Roll to Salsa nights to Open Jam night. Great place

Ja
Review №27

This is a place that I want to like more than I do. Heres the problems as I see it:No reinvestment in the place - nothing new, ever.Not enough seating/tables - those that are there stay dirty after becoming available.Kitchen closes way too early.Drink prices are sketchy.The good?Sometimes theres a good band playing.Theres usually something to do nearby.Has potential but needs some attention from management.

An
Review №28

Good bar tenders, good drinks, and pretty good food. Its not the best looking place but it gets the job done. Salsa Thursdays are very popular.

Pa
Review №29

Great spot for relaxed fun some nights and cut loose crazy fun other nights.... Come Enjoy Some Fun!!

Gl
Review №30

Friendly and fast service, course Ive only been there for lunch.

Ch
Review №31

Live rock and roll....good drinks.

Lu
Review №32

Thursday night ,, awesome salsa merengue a kind of mix Latino music..

Sh
Review №33

Love this place. Very laid back. Happy hr from 4 to 6. Good food menu.

Al
Review №34

Vinnies has been my hangout since the day I turned 21. Friendly bartenders, and great owners. There is entertainment going almost every night plus pool, darts and plenty of drinks flowing. They have a kitchen serving good food and a smoking patio out back for those not wanting a $200+ ticket in downtown Concord. Just remember... this is a bar so its 21+ only.

Kh
Review №35

Was good, not as people described to me , but still good.

Sh
Review №36

Vinnies has been around forever. Outside smoking area. Inside bar and dance floor. Come have a drink and make new friends.

Mi
Review №37

Fun place. Great open mic

ch
Review №38

The food and the beer excellent for the price. Awesome bartenders also. A gem

Pr
Review №39

They always treat me like I am at home

Mi
Review №40

Great Bar... good food ..Great entertainment!!!

Ju
Review №41

Nice comfortable bar you feel like youre at home

Ia
Review №42

Ended up here completely randomly on NY Eve of all nights. Good prices drinks, crowd definitely toward older rocker side. 80s rock cover bands enthusiasm not quite matched by talent but good time was had by all!

Mu
Review №43

Fun place. Good drinks and great food. Friendly people.

Ri
Review №44

It was new to me, but overall I had fun.

J
Review №45

Great beer on tap... French dip sandwich was on the salty side.

Ca
Review №46

My husband and I go Salsa dancing here on Thursdays when we’re in town. Great place for salsa dancing. I recommend showing up early, it gets pretty crowded as the night gets late and usually has a line outside around 11pm. They also have pool table area and outside chill area. The parking garage is also really close to their area.

ch
Review №47

Live bands...on this nite the crowd was cool...not too crowded...

Ja
Review №48

Great Downtown Concord neighborhood bar. Food, live music & staff friendly quick service.

Le
Review №49

Had a good time will definitely return !

Ro
Review №50

Great bartenders and great local regulars that hang out here, also the variety of entertainment keeps the people coming back. It also has some great pool players for the Friday regular 8 ball tournament.

Al
Review №51

Always a good time here. Salsa night on Thursday night is cracking! Lots of lovely ladies ready to dance! They have great bands there too on the weekends. Ive seen blues bands and cover bands that rocked. Older crowd atmosphere. Pretty chill but it can get crowded so show up early if you want a table. Theres pool tables and darts there. Typically no cover to get in but that depends. Monday night is comedy night and I had hella fun the time I went.

Ma
Review №52

Great local bar. Friendly bartenders, decent selection of beer and alcohol, the food is surprisingly good. They have live band most weekends.

Ju
Review №53

Best in town, friendly staff great atmosphere. Great locals.

Ro
Review №54

Quick service great beer bands are a toss up

Ur
Review №55

Nice staff and people. The place was packed. DJ played good Salsa and Bachata music, but later too much Reggaeton.

Da
Review №56

Best bar in Concord by far, live music, smoking area outside, darts, pool, good drink selection and fast service.

Yo
Review №57

Really good music!!! Good crowd mix....they have really strong bands that perform here. Check it out!!

St
Review №58

Nice place for dancing ,pool, and drinks. A bit $$ but cool spot.

Ro
Review №59

Great bartenders. Beer is cold, cocktails are very good and there is live music most nights. Food is.....bar food.There are pool tables and dart boards. Smoking is allowed on the back patio, but not out front. Concord has a no smoking rule downtown.

Ro
Review №60

Food was cold this time.. last time it was the best I ever had.. I think the waiter forgot me thats why it was cold cause when he said he would bring me new fries I didnt get them until I was gonna leave. Which means he forgot again.. tisk tisk. Makes me wanna tip after I eat now . But it still was good, just wasnt the best or amazing like the first time. I brought my bf from LA to try this amazing cheeseburger and fires.... disappointed

Gw
Review №61

Landon is such a great Bartender. Classy, fun, fast and able to handle a rowdy crowd. The bar is very spacious with pool tables, darts, a large dance floor and back patio. Really enjoy the various entertainment (bands, salsa dancing) they provide. They will serve a daily food special until they run out.

Ju
Review №62

Not sure what I can say. They have me a martini in a plastic glass.

Ja
Review №63

Great food and great crowd live band in the weekends

An
Review №64

Food and drinks great

Al
Review №65

I love going on salsa nights. So fun and great music

St
Review №66

Great bar tender. Sunday Grill was soooooo tasty for $6. I will go back.

Tr
Review №67

Cool place! Great food! Live Music

Ma
Review №68

To crowded and not enough bartenders need to get rid of the table that is taking up most of the space. And water was dripping from the ceiling on the right side wall from the opposite wall of the DJ. The security just walk around starring at the ladys dancing instead of securing the area.No security our group didnt get patted down like other bars or clubs ive been to and for my save i would not go again.

do
Review №69

Love this place! Some of the best pool tables in town. Nice staff, clean friendly environment. They serve some decent food. They have different themed nights, like Monday open mic night. Check this place out!

Ir
Review №70

Fun place always has good live music and a patio, the food is good also. Easy parking

Mi
Review №71

We danced the dance some more

JO
Review №72

Nice place 4 a drink, or....2 ?

Ru
Review №73

Good food,excellent service,compassionate surrounding

Me
Review №74

The best place to hang out on Thursdays nights

An
Review №75

Very nice place really friendly staff very quick service and the food is very good

Gl
Review №76

Salsa night the best!! You have to go if you like dancing salsa/bachata. But need to be there around 9 and 10 or 10.30 ish because after that it gets very crowd so you dont have room to dance, some people just stand in the middle of the dance floor for not reason, others pretend to dance but the only thing they do its hit you with their weird movements. Also, dont go during the summer time since the crowd get worse!

Ma
Review №77

Thursday night salsa.Packed ,mixed crowd.Great service and food and drinks.Right downtown Concord. Fun dancing.

St
Review №78

Chill bar to play pool and watch sports or hear live music. Nice outdoor patio for smoking

Ja
Review №79

Cool people Awesome BartendersChill place to have fun

Tr
Review №80

Awesome! Was so crowded, but the bands were phenomenal! Definitely would go again when in town. Great vibe...

Te
Review №81

Great music. $5 cover charge. Good drinks. Fun!!!

Mu
Review №82

1st time there. Hopefully coming back. Made a really good impression on me.

Ma
Review №83

Good rock and roll bar sound systems a little shaky at times but the stats really good the foods good in the beers are cold and good check it out at your over there

Aj
Review №84

If you love to dance enjoy this spot to step out for an evening of Salsa,Bachata, Cumbia, Merengue Kizumba. I had a great time in this inviting bar. $5 Thurs-Sat 9pm.

Ro
Review №85

Best bar I think Ive ever been to awesome people amazing food super sexy bartenders, good drinks, live bands, dancing, pool tournaments, darts, Outdoor seating and TVs, there is a cover charge on certain nights, just call ahead.

su
Review №86

Thursday nights have the best salsa, bachata, and reggaeton! I love the vibe there!

Ch
Review №87

Good environment to chill, drink and listen to live music!! Plus Bartenders are always on top of the game. They move fast and perform excellent customer service!!

Cr
Review №88

Your quintessential Mexican restaurant. Open until 3 am every day, they have great service, good vibes, and excellent food. If youre in the downtown Concord area, I would highly recommend visiting La Piñata.

El
Review №89

The bartender was a really cool dude, he had a lot of good suggestions in terms of brew. At the same time there was dancing going on so it was really popping at not even 10 pm ! I will be returning, it was all good vibes :)

sa
Review №90

Fun and big. Never been there at night or when its poppin

lo
Review №91

What a wonderful night music and dancing!

Wa
Review №92

The Security Guard outside said I haft to pay an extra $5 Dollars I have asthma and I guess if you come outside to get a breath of fresh air you cant . Not cool so be care full if you ever go outside to get a breather. Good luck to every one who comes here 1st time

An
Review №93

The staff are genuine and they know the beers and the industry. We enjoyed this place very much. Lots of seating. Pet friendly patio and kind staff.

Mi
Review №94

Great live music. And I mean great! The band covers songs so realistically that I almost cannot tell the differenceService is prompt, at the bar.Only tried the fries

Wi
Review №95

Had a good time for my birthday. People seemed nice enough. Tough to get a drink when theres a crowd. Starts filling up after 1030.so grab a seat.

JO
Review №96

Great food great service and decent prices. I always have a blast at Vinnies. Wednesday is no cover, Thursday Salsa night. Love it there.

La
Review №97

Vinnies is always amazing. Great food and music

Je
Review №98

I went to Vinnies NY eve to celebrate and enjoy with my wife and friends the band Axis. I met the new owner, Vinnie, who purchased the bar from his dad. It was a pleasure talking with him for about 30 minutes.

di
Review №99

Good music. Good food. Good people. Good drinks. Good fun.

Ma
Review №100

Great little bar, nothing fancy. Catch live shows there for a great time! Outdoor seating for any smokers, and a bunch of pool tablesEdit:spelling

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  • Address:2045 Mt Diablo St, Concord, CA 94520, United States
  • Site:http://www.vinniesbar.com/
  • Phone:+1 925-685-9515
Categories
  • Night club
  • Bar & grill
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:11am–2am
  • Tuesday:11am–2am
  • Wednesday:11am–2am
  • Thursday:11am–2am
  • Friday:11am–2am
  • Saturday:11am–2am
  • Sunday:11am–2am
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Dine-in:No
Highlights
  • Bar games:Yes
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Popular for
  • Lunch:Yes
  • Dinner:Yes
  • Solo dining:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Coffee:Yes
  • Comfort food:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Food:Yes
  • Food at bar:Yes
  • Happy-hour food:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Quick bite:Yes
  • Small plates:Yes
Amenities
  • Toilets:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
Payments
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
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