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Voted Chico's best coffee house for over 5 years straight. Drip coffee ~$2. Pour over $4. Their own roast, espresso pulled double ristretto. 118 W 2nd St.
Every day after 9PM — $6 off any Large or XL pizza. Code: LateNight6. The best late-night deal in Chico.
Happy hour pricing all night at the bar
All beverages discounted twice every day
Discounted craft cocktails and wine, Italian small plates
Late night happy hour pricing on cocktails and drinks
Full organic wine tasting with cheese and bread pairings included
Every Tuesday 8–10PM: $2 pints, $4 half-pitchers, $6 full pitchers of domestic draft beer including Sierra Nevada.
Wear any Bear shirt, hat, or hoodie and get 50% off all food and drinks every Tuesday.
Every Tuesday — buy any L or XL pizza and get a second L or XL cheese pizza free. Code: TWOFORTUESDAY
Discounted small plates + beverages from happy hour menu
Consistently ranked one of Chico's best restaurants and featuring USDA Prime beef, fresh seafood, and an extensive wine list Offers a happy hour that Yelp reviewers consistently call one of their best kept secrets. The steakhouse has been serving Chico since August 2000 and is locally owned.
Kamikaze shots just $0.25 and domestic pitchers only $4 every Tuesday night.
Buy one burger, get one free every Monday from 5–9pm.
Every Sunday at Oasis, pool is completely free all day long
Bars, lounges & late-night venues
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An iconic downtown Chico multi-level pizzeria celebrated for its hand-tossed pies with crust-stuffed edges, zesty secret sauce, local craft brews, and vibrant student-friendly atmosphere.
Art Studio
A vibrant downtown studio offering engaging art workshops, seasonal creative camps, private parties, and pop-up events designed for artists of all ages and skill levels.
Chico's ultimate local sports bar, grill, and live music headquarters featuring a full comfort food menu, pool tables, and an expansive indoor concert stage.
Venue & Brewery
A local craft brewpub famous for artisanal wood-fired pizzas, house-engineered beers on tap, and hosting high-energy community live music events.
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Downtown Chico's premier event space and community hub, serving specialty coffee and weekend brunch with fast Wi-Fi. The perfect vibrant spot to co-work, socialise, or host your next private gathering.
Cafe
Encouraging authenticity, individuality, & creativity through coffee & community. Our mission is to invest in our community, encouraging small business growth
Serving California-inspired handcrafted American food, drink and specialty entrees using the best of what the season has to offer.
Winery Tasting Room
Since 1984, the LaRocca family has farmed 100+ acres of certified organic wine grapes at 2,600 feet elevation on the slopes of Mount Lassen in Forest Ranch. Their downtown Chico tasting room at 222 W 2nd St brings these handcrafted organic wines — made with no sulfites — to the heart of the city. Features a charming tasting bar, monthly rotating art displays from local artists, and knowledgeable staff. A warm, intimate wine experience steps from downtown's best restaurants and shops.
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Chico's unique storytelling festival celebrating three years of community narrative arts. The 3-year anniversary marathon features 52 returning storytellers over three days at a secret barn location, all riffing on the theme 'Three.' An intimate, one-of-a-kind experience in the Chico arts community that blends performance, community connection, and the ancient art of oral storytelling.
Stonewall Chico organizes the city's annual Pride Month celebration — a full-day festival at Downtown Plaza featuring live performances, local vendors, community organizations, and festivities celebrating LGBTQ+ diversity and belonging in the Chico community. One of the most energetic and welcoming community events of the summer, drawing locals and visitors from across the North State.
Bar & Grill
Enjoy the best burgers & local beers at Oasis Bar and Grill. Join us for daily happy hours & sports on 15 big screens!
live music venue
Located in the heart of Downtown Chico, California. Chico’s premiere live music venue for weekday and weekend concerts, featuring nationally touring artists, diverse bands, DJs, and top local talent.
The Barn is an event venue and community center. We host free events, music, vendor pop ups and more.
We are a family owned & operated restaurant, serving the Chico community since 1984. Many of our recipes were handed down from our family who immigrated from Sicily in the 1950’s. We began in a small house in 1984, slowly expanded over the years and moved to our current location in Downtown Chico in late 2022. We now offer a full bar with small plates, a la carte entrees & a daily happy hour, a banquet room for private parties, and three course dinners that include local sourdough bread, antipasto and your choice of soup or salad with your entrees. We look forward to seeing you!
Relaxed restaurant serving Indian and Pakistani comfort food including goat biryani and naan, plus an all-you-can-eat option.
Bar & Restaurant
Where Craft Beer Culture Meets Sustainable Farm-to-Table Dining Step into the birthplace of the American craft beer revolution. Located right inside our historic Chico brewery, the Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant delivers an unforgettable culinary and beverage experience.
Contemporary restaurant with Italian cuisine & brick-oven pizzas, plus a lounge & sizable wine list.
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Parkside Tap House is a downtown Chico restaurant and tap house serving craft beer, handcrafted cocktails, and elevated pub food in a relaxed indoor and patio dining atmosphere. Parkside is a favorite Chico destination for lunch, dinner and gathering with friends.
A vibrant community cornerstone. Here, live music, artisan pizza, and an array of craft beer and cocktails come together in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Enduring sports bar & eatery offering hefty burgers & sides in a playful atmosphere.
ARTISANAL COCKTAILS AND A VIBRANT PATIO SETTING CREATE CHICO'S PERFECT BALANCE OF QUALITY AND FUN.
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The Barn at Meriam Park
3:00 AM
The Tackle Box
4:00 AM
Argus Bar + Patio
3:30 AM
Mulberry Music Station Brewpub