About CJ's Saloon
CJ’s Saloon in Pleasant Hill, CA is a lively lounge bar that brings together the best parts of a great night out: welcoming atmosphere, quality drinks, and entertainment that keeps the energy going. Conveniently located at 548 Contra Costa Blvd G, this neighborhood favorite has built a strong reputation with customers, earning a 4.30 out of 5 rating from 368 reviews. It’s the kind of place people return to for its casual, cozy feel, attentive table service, and easygoing setting that makes relaxing with friends feel effortless. Whether you’re stopping by for a laid-back drink after work or planning a fun evening out, CJ’s Saloon offers a dependable, inviting experience that feels both comfortable and lively. What sets CJ’s Saloon apart is the range of reasons people choose it again and again. Guests can enjoy outdoor seating, delivery, and takeaway, making it a flexible choice for different plans and preferences. The bar is known for its great beer selection and cocktails, along with a broad drink menu that includes alcohol, beer, cocktails, spirits, wine, and happy-hour drinks. Entertainment is a major part of the appeal, with bar games, karaoke, live music, and live performances adding excitement and variety to the experience. The venue also welcomes outside food, giving guests even more freedom to make the visit their own. Fast service, strong drink options, and a fun social atmosphere combine to create a place that feels more like a destination than just a stop for drinks. CJ’s Saloon is also designed with accessibility and convenience in mind. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance, and toilet facilities help ensure a more comfortable visit for all guests, while reservations are accepted for those who want to plan ahead. Payments are simple and modern, with credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments all accepted. With a restroom on-site and a setting that balances entertainment with comfort, CJ’s Saloon delivers the kind of polished, reliable lounge bar experience that makes guests feel welcome from the moment they arrive. For anyone looking for a place to unwind, celebrate, or enjoy a memorable night out in Pleasant Hill, CJ’s Saloon offers the atmosphere, service, and value that make every visit worthwhile.
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atmosphere is great also nice pool tables!
Just like the NAME! 😜 $1 pool/ games, digital/web jukebox, & bands
Every time I feel welcomed and there is someone there to talk to. Great local neighborhood bar.
I went in for the first time but it was really cool I ended up chatting with a lady named Ashley definitely going to go back
Great dive bar with outside food, live music stage, and Karaoke nights (live or backing tracks). Great bartenders. Lots of bikers during the day. Long hours: old school. Plenty of free parking. Strong drinks. Grungy bathrooms.
They don't serve food but they do have two places around there. They also have a taco person that comes in some days. I don't know exactly when their stuff is pretty good. Tacos.. they have a Chinese food place and then they have another place called something Island right next door which a lot of people go to always …
They have live bands. Wake The Neighbors was performing. Really great band.
best dive bar in the area. All the bar tenders are top notch and the drinks are reasonably priced. The crowd is what you'd expect at a dive bar and they are usually accepting of new people. Even hipsters are welcome! Mondays are karaoke, Tuesday is lingerie night, Wednesday is the best live band, and Thursdays are poker. Weekends you …
CJ Saloon was the perfect venue for ringing in the New Year. The bands were fantastic, with incredible energy from Shark in the Water and East Bay Soup Kitchen that kept the crowd buzzing all night. The bar staff were warm, friendly, and genuinely welcoming, which made the experience even better. Hands down, one of my best New Year’s Eve …
It’s hard to beat Saturday night at CJs with live Rock-n-Roll, dancing, affordable drinks, pool tables and a lively crowd and never a cover charge. AP Band played a wide range of metal hits tonight, lots of Metallica, very well performed. Awesome band. Ya, it’s a bit of a dive bar, but well planned with plenty of seating, nice stage …
