Strong, Cheap Cocktails
A full bar known for strong, inexpensive drinks — poured honest, priced fair.
678 Laurel St · Downtown San Carlos
Stiff drinks, soft neon, open 'til 2.
The Orchid Room is downtown's old-school lounge — strong, inexpensive drinks, cheap beers on tap, a pool table, shuffleboard, and bartenders who treat you like a regular from your first round.
★4.3 on Google · 136 reviews
Open 'til 2 AM nightly
Right on the Laurel St strip
OPEN 'TIL 2AM
The neon's on. Come on in.
The Vibe
The old-school room downtown never outgrew
Some bars chase trends. The Orchid Room kept the pool table, the shuffleboard, the jukebox and the fireplace — and became the room the rest of Laurel Street meets up in after dinner.
"An old-school hangout spot."
— The Almanac, downtown San Carlos roundup
San Carlos Life sums us up as "Where Old-School Fun Happens." We'll just say it plainly: good pours, fair prices, warm room, late hours.
'Til 2 AMopen late, every night
4.3 ★on Google · 136 reviews
Fireplaceplus an outdoor smoking area
Laurel Stheart of the downtown strip
What's Inside
Everything a great night needs. Nothing it doesn't.
No reservations, no dress code, no $19 cocktails. Just the good stuff.
Cheap Beers on Tap
Cold drafts at prices that let you buy the next round too.
Pool Table
Rack 'em up. The felt's always waiting for a challenger.
Old-School Shuffleboard
A proper long-table shuffleboard — sand it, slide it, talk your trash.
Touchscreen Jukebox
You're the DJ. Queue up whatever the night calls for.
Happy Hour
Regulars rave about it — reviewers even mention free food. Ask at the bar.
Fireplace & Patio
A fireplace inside, an outdoor smoking area out back. Pick your climate.
Open 'til 2 AM
When the rest of the strip flips its chairs, our neon stays on.
The Regulars
Don't take our word for it
Real reviews from real neighbors — word for word.
The best of the best dive bars. Katie is sweet, warm, welcoming and makes everyone feel like a new friend.
— Tom Bresnahan, Google review
What a fun old school bar with great service... Katie is a great bartender. Very kind and attentive.
— Virginia Huffman, Google review
Shuffle board and cheap drinks. Who could ask for more?
— Francesca S., Yelp
Great locals' bar for a drink after dinner.
— Tripadvisor review
Find Us
Middle of the Laurel Street strip
Come for one after dinner. Stay for the shuffleboard.
The Address
678 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070 →
The Phone
(650) 592-7696
The Hours
Get Directions
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
| Tuesday – Sunday | 6:00 AM – 2:00 AM |
Hours can shift — give us a ring to confirm before an early visit.
678 Laurel Street
Downtown San Carlos — right on the strip,
a short stroll from everywhere you just had dinner.
Say Hello
Questions? Planning a night out?
Drop us a line and we'll get back to you. For anything tonight — the phone behind the bar is faster.
- ✶(650) 592-7696
- ✶678 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070
- ✶Open 'til 2:00 AM nightly
- ✶Find us on Facebook →