Happy Bar

We were here a few days ago for with friends for drinks, karaōke, and general hijinks. The evening did not disappoint as we had a great time here. The drinks are strong and well priced, Their Long Islands are strong and accomplish the mission. We tried a new shooter drink at the urging of our friends called an «Afghan Monkey», I highly reccomend this, it tastes like a banana milkshake and packs a punch. The crowd here is eclectic and fun, especially with the karaōke in full force. We don’t often close a bar but we did this night. I am looking forward to a return visit.

I loved this place from the moment I walked in. I am a huge fan of dive bars. Two pool tables, lots of regulars, jukebox, karaōke… Not sure how much drinks were, because before we could even make it to the bar, some gentlemen stopped us, insisted on buying the drinks and invited us to play pool. The bartender never smiled, not once… maybe she was having a bad day. But upon reading some of the other reviews, apparently, she is having a bad decade.
This was my first time going anyplace like this since leaving Vegas. I cannot even begin to explain how nice it was to walk in and not have to walk through smoke as thick as L. A smog. It was even better to walk out smelling just as freshly showered as I did when I left the house. In Vegas, within 3 minutes of entering just about anywhere, you pretty much smell like a $ 2 hooker.
So, –1 star for the unhappy bartender. Also, they need chicken wings. I really, really, could have used some chicken wings.

Why wouldn’t anyone be happy at a place called happy bar? I love coming to this place. It is a small little mom&pop bar a little further out on Bradshaw that has karaōke nights. The owners of this place are super friendly and they really care about the bar. They throw birthday party’s for their regular crowd.
Karaōke night has a great selection of songs and a amazing mix of people who are willing to sing just about anything. I’m reading other reviews that everyone cheers you now matter how good and bad you are at singing the songs. The rotation to sing the songs are not too bad, so you don’t have to wait long. The guy’s that host Karoke night are extremely laid back and you can tell that they like being there.
The bartenders are good at pouring the drinks and they have always been extremely friendly. They have pool tables, a juke box and an atm so that is always a pulse. The parking spots fill up fast so you need to get there early to get a good one. There is a small place outside for smokers. The crowd is a good mix of people that all seem to get along well.
I defiantly try to make it out here at least once a month when I am in town! Its hard to find a good place to sing like a fool on a Saturday night.

I was searching for a new bar to check out for my birthday. I was looking closer to home and one of the reviews at a bar by my house (which has very mixed reviews) suggested checking Happy Bar out. It has fantastic reviews and I like trying new places. I get out to a bar maybe 4 times a year and wanted to have a good time.
This place is a drive from where I live, but my brother lives close, so figured «should be a good time, what the hell?»
We arrive, walk in and felt that this was the kind of bar that people have gone to for years. Which should be a good sign. No smiles or pleasantries. We felt like we were invading their space.
My husband ordered drinks from June. The drinks themselves were fine. June was not friendly at all. A rude «Whatddya want?!» was what he got. I went based on the reviews for Happy bar but originally was directed to it from this review by Haus:
Not one of his claims were true in my experience. We paid for DD’s sodas, no birthday drink, and a rude old lady for a bartender. We left after one drink each.
The one good thing I have to say about this bar is that when I was waiting for the one stall in the ladies’ room, the girl in the stall was very obviously drunk. I asked her if she needed any help. She replied that she didn’t, knocked over the trashcan and stumbled out. We later saw 2 guys making sure she got in her ride safely. It’s always nice to see such acts.
If you’re an established regular, you’ll have a good time. In our experience new faces are not welcome, but men will gawk at T&A. That’s the closest thing I got to a friendly face.

Awesome karaōke! The guy doing it is chill and friendly, great selection on songs, and you get in the rotation quick. Everybody cheers for you, no matter how un-​talented you are! Plus, the bartender is really friendly, and drinks are cheap.
Will definitely be back. Thanks happy bar!

Jack, the owner, is awesome. I’m sitting here right now writing this review.
I’ve driven by this bar for years and never been. Decided to stop in tonight with my girl. We are having an awesome time. Definitely a low key bar, jukebox, pool tables, cash only.
You have to come. You’ll feel like you’re at home.

The atmosphere is amazing. I absolutely love Happy Bar. Even though there are other bars closer to where we live the 20 minute drive is totally worth it. My boyfriend’s aunts have been coming here for decades! June, the bartender, makes all of the drinks are cheap, strong, and delicious.
When you first walk in you may be a bit put off by the more mature crowd but they are friendly, hilarious, and welcoming. I’ve been to other «hole in the wall» dive bars where you can tell who the regulars are and they make you feel unwelcome but Happy Bar does not give off this vibe. There are two kareoke DJs, Chris and Joe. On Chris’ nights the crowd usually does more country, comforting songs and on Joe’s nights the crowd goes for more rock and alternative. Either way, new or veteran singers are always welcome. There are also two pool tables and a back patio to enjoy.

Fun Place AND I met the love of my life here!

My coworker and I would always drive by this place on the way to our jobs in Mather. It just looked like one of those hole-​in-​the-​wall places that we just had to check out. One day after getting off work we decided to drop in. As soon as we walk through the door we definitely felt out of place with our business casual attire. My coworker swore he heard someone say «damn hippies…». Although, that did not deter us from grabbing a drink! The bartender was a friendly older woman who asked us for our IDs (we are rather young looking compared to the regulars at this bar). Prices were very reasonable and the staff is friendly regardless of how different you may look from the regulars.
Come on in and pay homage to John Wayne! (you will understand once you go)

Found my local watering hole.
Just a quick drive from the house and on the way home from work.
Love it!

Come check out Chris and nancy on Thursday nights and make sure you tip them they will treat you right

Great local bar and friendly lady in the afternoons.

I golf at Cordova golf course often so I see this bar all the time. Always was curious about it, yet never stopped in for a drink. Last Friday I gave the Bar that is Happy a try. Walked in at about 2:30ish and there was only 3 people at the bar which was no big deal because I just wanted a chill drink. Coors Light was reasonably cheap so I got one. The average age of the customers including the bartender was probably 60 something. When I walked in it was kind of cool, you felt like you were in the middle of the country with no paved streets nearby. Total country dive bar. Which in my mind was awesome. Love me some country dive bars. Looking around there was a few TV’s, pool table, real nice internet jukebox and tons of memorabilia all over the bar that you would probably find at a garage sale/​flea market. Also can’t forget the pictures of John Wayne. (John Wayne voice) Those were mighty fine pictures, Pilgrim.
The bartender (nice elder lady) offered me some happy hour food which was homemade. Got to love homemade happy hour food in a crock pot. It was kind of quiet and I felt like some music. Keeping in mind of the people in the bar (style, age) I went ahead and busted out some country. Who DOESN’T LOVE Country Boy Can Survive by Hank Jr. I dare you to find anyone who doesn’t. DARE YOU! Couple more older men walked in who looked like they just got off of work. Definitely regulars because the bartender immediately poured a vodka cran for him. Except the drink looked pink, because, well, it was 9/​10ths vodka. He downed three of them in 15 minutes. AWESOME! A lady sitting there drinkin a Bud offered me some fresh produce as well. She said every Friday a man comes in with fresh produce from his property. This time it was tomatoes and limes. Anyway my tee time was nearing quickly so I had to go. I paid the bartender and she told me «you come back, soon», which was nice of her to say. Just as I was getting up a song I picked came on, Tequila Makes Her Clothes Come Off by Joe Nichols, this old lady got ALL EXCITED and yelled «I LOVE THIS SONG». Not sure if I was happy she liked it (because I picked it) or to run before she started ordering tequila. As I walked out I grabbed a couple tomaters because they really did look good. Cool place, for sure will come back for a chill drink again.
P. S. Tomatoes were real good on my sandwich the next day.

So today I’m driving in the cuts heading home feeling bummed post fruitless trip to the animal shelter looking for our missing kitteh, and I can’t help but notice Happy Bar. Hmmm. sounds like exactly what I need. HAPPY and BAR are together? In once place? At last! Happy it was. Boy, did this fucking awesome truck filled parking lot country dive deliver.
Above the glass front fridge housing bottled beer was a virtual shrine to John Wayne. I bet the Duke himself would enjoy shooting the shit with the good olé boys having their post work beer before going home to their wives.
Topics of conversation included:
Alan Jackson’s expensive divorce ($ 38 mil) and subsequent remarriage, which was apparently a stunt to sell records and books.
AND…
Willy Nelson’s tax troubles, which originated because he never called «that broad out in North Highlands».
I’ve never heard the phrase «it’s all horse shit and feathers» so many times in a day. I’ve never heard it ONCE in my life until Happy Bar.
«I pay the mortgage, but I only own the garage,» I giddily overheard. This was as awesome as the Gran Turino barber shop scene. I could drink here all day, easily.
They had a couple decent beers on tap, a pool table, an internet juke box, and an array of chips/​pretzels for sale.
I’m thinking this is a Friday tradition for me. Bring your blue collar charm and get Happy. This place is the shit.

What can I say about The Happy Bar… amazing! This place is everything a dive bar is the smell of old beer, odors from the great clientele, great old war stories and karaōke!!! I LOVE THIS PLACE… maybe one day you might be able to meet the old guy who lives in the parking in a RV don’t know if He’s“s the owner but he’ll share his cocaine… BTW June on a good night makes the best drinks ever… i don’t know the other bartender but she is hot!

I love this place! Low key and great karaōke. The crowd here is really laid back and chill. Drinks are very reasonably priced. They don’t take cards but have an onsite ATM.
Joe is the karaōke god and June is the best bartender ever! Order one of her Tweakin Puerto Ricans. ;)