Farrington's

1938 Contra Costa Blvd, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, United States
+1 925-687-2259
$$$ Sports bar
(341 Reviews)
Price Range $20–30

Farrington’s in Pleasant Hill is the kind of sports bar where the atmosphere shifts smoothly from laid-back daytime watering hole to lively evening hangout. Located right on Contra Costa Boulevard, it’s easy to park with well-lit spots right up front, which makes dropping by for a quick game or longer night hassle-free.

This spot draws a crowd that appreciates straightforward fun: plenty of pool tables and dart boards give something to do between sips, and there’s a dedicated area with recliners lined up facing a big screen TV—perfect for catching the game without losing a beat. The bar doesn’t serve food, but bringing your own grub is encouraged, with local pizza deliveries like Mountain Mike’s happily teamed up with your drinks.

The drink menu leans heavily on classic bar staples like beer (including Pabst Blue Ribbon and Corona) and cocktails such as Bloody Marys and Mudslides. The bartenders stand out here—not just for mixing a solid drink but for their personalities. Locals speak fondly of Angie, known for her cocktails, and Hailey, who’s built quite the reputation around East Bay watering holes. Their friendly, attentive presence shapes a space where many regulars feel like part of a community rather than just patrons.

Evenings bring in a different vibe, often buoyed by live music or karaoke nights that get folks up and mingling. Whether you want to unwind with a drink and a pool game after work or dance along to a local rock band on a Saturday night, Farrington's easily adapts to both moods. It’s less about slick decor and more about easygoing company and solid drinks at prices that keep people coming back.

If you’re comfortable in a sports-bar setting that welcomes a mix of neighbors, music lovers, and casual competitors, especially later in the week, Farrington’s delivers a familiar, unpretentious spot to relax and connect.

Highlights
Has bar games
Has fast service
Has great beer selection
Serves great cocktails
Has karaoke
Has live performances
Good for watching sport
What they serve
Serves alcohol
Serves beer
Serves cocktails
Has dancing
Serves happy-hour drinks
Serves spirits
Serves wine
Best for
Outside food allowed
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Tuesday

7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Wednesday

7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Thursday

7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Friday

7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Saturday

7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

Sunday

7:00 AM - 2:00 AM

341 Reviews
Robert Martin

30 Dec 2025

First timer impression- cozy. Came on a Saturday night to hear live rock and roll music from Jokers Wild. Love the atmosphere, seating, friendly staff, and best drink prices around. There’s a section with two pool tables and shuffleboard arranged with a dozen recliners along the wall in front of the big screen. Parking is well lit and right in front. Check it out.

James Garcia

05 Dec 2025

Came here after brunch with some friends. Place is great! Got to play pool, listen to music, and met some cool people! They dont have food but they let you bring whatever food you want we were able to have pizza from Mountain Mike's. Shout out to Jordan! Thanks for being attentive and recommending the food spots and not turning the volume down while I was dancing!

Eddie Hall

30 Nov 2025

Well Farringtons is a well known Pleasant Hill watering hole during the day but at night is when she lets her hair down, great Bartenders, some are real characters like my friend Hailey, whos got quite a following in the east bay area drinking establishments such as C.J.s , all the staff are friendly and you make fast friends , everyone is easy going and one becomes family pretty quick, beware tho, if you fancy pretty women and are prone to falling for them, take notice , theyre pretty damn hot, makes a guy wish he was younger! They have 3-4 pool tables, and a good shooting crowd is there so polish up, another main attraction is darts, an seperate area for darts, measured off where some nights there is league play, with some serious people play serious darts, thick horsehair dart boards, reg style! But other nights or day, you can go in and play for free, practice your throws, and the crema de la creme is Karaoke , with D.j.s and most nights folks are doin their thang dancing and laughing, shout out to all my friends there ,Smiley, Hailey, ...sigh.., and the dart crew, Bobby P., Mark, Dave C., and my boy John B.! Happy Holidays one and All

Lisa “Shorty” H.

19 Oct 2025

They have karaoke on Thursday night and it is a blast they have the best bartenders in the county! Pool tables dart boards people are super friendly

Jay R. Osborne

06 Oct 2025

Angie the irish Lady. She's by far the greatest and most interesting bar tender. And she makes the best cocktails I've ever had. Definitely. Going to return. And recommend this bar. :D also the pool tables are fun. Great way to pass time while watching the games on tv. :) you can even gamble here. Lol

Lonnie Minkel

24 Sep 2025

The bartender maddie is a great bartender. She's also a very nice lady.

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