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2.0 of 5 stars.
Too crowded. Bar tenders seemed full of it. Kind of a let down despite all the hype
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
great for a pint or pitcher. Night life is too crowded..can barely move sometimes...maladjusted bouncers..lousy dancers upstairs and hilarious wannabes...tric races the best..people get thrown out...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Bear, I am so forlorn without you being within walking distance from my house nowadays. This bar was one of those great places that cultivated my college experience. It's the biggest bar in Chico...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let's start by saying I was Twister Champion at the Bear one of my semesters at Chico State. The prize? A choice of either a bear burger meal each week or $50 for the bookstore on campus. Well no...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The burger I had for lunch on the patio was quite good, but the best part was the group of old guys eating their burgers within the smoke of the BBQ pit. Their table, for the entire time I ate, was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Umn, how could I forget to mention the name Jiffy Burger. Not only is it the best burger I have ever tasted, I have yet to find it anywhere else. It comes covered with peanut butter, mayo, bacon &...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is a place you definitely want to go if you are trying to "get a feel" for Chico. Its a totally cool and fun atmosphere, and the food and drinks are decent too. However, once the sun goes down...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I just moved to Chico for about 6 months, and while there, almost went exclusively to The Bear. The drinks are cheap and strong. On Saturday, the beers are about $2. The atmosphere is very cool and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE bar to go to in Chico. When I was trying to decide what school I wanted to transfer to, I came up to Chico, came to The Bear, and made up my mind then and there, that I was going to Chico...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I teeter between 2 and 3 stars, so 3 it is. The patio is rad, sometimes. If it's not happy hour the booze and food is expensive, I mean it. The bartenders can be aloof little bitches. And the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is really not much bad to say about the bear. They have everything in one place. You can hang out on the patio or you could get down with randoms on the dance floor upstairs. Everyone goes to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The food is ok at best. The bar is great and well stocked. The Bear is a great night spot or for recovering from a hang over the next day. However the place is dirty and dusty so I avoid it during...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got up to Chico about a month ago and this was the first place my friends took me. To sum it up:Food=BombDrinks=BombCrowd=BombThis is one of those places I can go to any day of the week for lunch,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is soooo Chico!!! And I LOVE it! It is like no where I have ever been before. There is so much memorabilia/crap hanging on the walls you could spend hours looking at it. I love the patio...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars for four years of awesome times. Burgers, Back Patio, Beer, Drinks, Dancing, and last but not least D-Bags.If you're looking for the quintessential "Chico Experience" go no further than The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to experience "CHICO", come to the Bear.... this place has helped me through many nights when I was in college. lol Although, when you first walk in and you've never been here, it's a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Bear is insanely wicked. It is by far the coolest bar I have ever seen. There is stuff EVERYWHERE, everything from full sized horses stuck to the ceiling, to missiles, to huge plastic burgers...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
AWESOME! Thats all I can say. Its a great place to hang out, and has a nice bar. It can get really busy sometimes. But the food is awesome. I love it, it is one of my favorite places to go in Chico....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Bear is the place to go in Chico...if I'm gonna go out I will definitely go to The Bear, I love the grill cheese and curly fries and of course the Jiffy Burger is bomb, its a chill atmosphere and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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I love this place!! It is a really cool place to hang out with your friends. Their food is really good and their drinks are even better!!!! A definite must go to!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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Good food, cool atmosphere, and nice bar tenders. There is never a cover and this is the Chico State College hangout on Thursday and Saturday nights.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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Whether it's for lunch, to hang out in the evening, or to party and dance on the weekend, this is the place to do it! You have so many options, inside bar, back bar, patio, upstairs dance floor, pool tables,...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite bar in Chico! It has good food and consistent drink specials. The only reason it's not perfect is because it can get too crowded and the upstairs dance floor is too creepy :-/
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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This is my favorite bar in Chico. It has good food during the day and consistent drink specials in the evenings. Also, if you have the munchies while having a couple beers they have a decent late night menu as...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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Whenever we would visit our daughter in chico, this is the place we would have to go. Located right next door to Chico state this hamburger joint is the best. Decorated fun and a happening place. Any of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhhh memories (even though alot of them are blurred). This place is huge for a drinking establishment which I enjoyed. I also enjoyed being able to get some burgers or chicken stripes after I got a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Though i've left the bosom of Chico years ago, this place still pulls at my heartstrings.Oh, the memories of the times we had here! GREAT music, odd libations and waaaay too many drunk chics made...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ohmehgod! where do i begin? its is soo fun. despite what they say about not good for kids it doesnt matter. if you can get in before 8 (or maybe it was 7) you dont have a prob wit the kid situation....
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place to people watch, especially on Friday/Saturday nights. Food there is good, I like the Jiffy burger and it's big enough to share! The Pez Punch (alcohol) is good too!
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2008
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This is Chico at its finest. It is a must when you're visiting or living in Chico whether it be to eat or drink its a phenomenal place. The environment in incredible so much to see. Every time I go I find...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
restaurants in chico do not carry honey mustard sauce. SIGH.i had the bravo avocado burger, made with jalapeA�o cheese, avocado slices, maybe onions, and a BUTTLOAD of mayo. i used like two napkins to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a fun place! Great atmosphere in a fun college town. Almost feels like it's right on campus. Spent probably 2 nights a week here for 2 years! Rock bottom prices to boot where can you find a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh, the Bear. As someone else said, this is an institution for Chico State students. The Bear, Celestinos, Crazy Dog, and Hula's. Sigh, how i miss those days.Anyway, as everyone else noted, the Bear...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. This is one of my all time favorite bars in Chico. I love all the different bears they have on tap. There is a great outdoor area!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
my medium-rare hamburger was once VERY burnt. yuck.the lines are usually long, but they have pretty good food (usually).fun to hang out, but wish they had table service. cheeseburgers are yummy. nice...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so I went to Chico in the 90's. On Sunday, the spontaneous urge to go visit my Alma Mater overtook me.I loved the Bear when I went to Chico, and I love it still! There's no description that does...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is an institution! Anyone who went to Chico or visited a friend there know this place. By day they serve greasy burgers and fries by night it is a great bar! Mostly students with a few...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My best friend always talks about how "The Bear" is the best bar he has ever been to. So on a trip up to Chico for the night, I decided to give it a whirl. I don't agree with him on most things but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Simply put, Madison Bear Garden is one of the best bars in America and Chico, California is a mad house and a gem of a town in Cali. I spent a weekend here for work and was told by everyone that...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There is so much to say about The Bear. It's on of the largest bars in town. It offer's a number of dance floors and outdoor patio, plenty of seating and good drink. How can you go wrong. This very...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars from me is "above average", and at least one star in this rating is nostalgia.The Bear was there before applebees and other places decorated their walls and ceilings with found objects and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh the Bear, a lasting memory for any Chico State College student. A number one known spot for late night boozing, dancing, and grubbing. Mention Chico, and everyone knows where to find "The Bear."I...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
WOW! So, I just got back from Chico this weekend and let me tell you, there is no shortage of night life in that town! But if you are looking for something a bit different, look no further than...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
all i have to say is: peanut butter jiffy veggie burger(minus the bacon) with cheese and a pint of great white!!!and: best bar to go to in chico! that's right i said it!
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fun, college town bar / pub. It has a good feel to it, like comfy old shoes. It seems to be the hot spot for college kids, and although I am not in college, I still felt like I fit in. There...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great burgers. Great atmosphere. Great dance floor! It can be a meat market though, which I find uncomfortable.If it is your birthday, you get a free burger (it is a coupon, so you can use it up to a...
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked the over ambiance of this place it fits like a glove for a college town. The Bear has decent food, decently priced well drinks, and cheap Beer. The building was a two story house So up stairs...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have eaten at The Bear on several occasions and it has been EXCELLENT every time. The interior is amusing to say the least....The food is excellent.... Best burger and fries!!! I have yet to get up...
yelp.com - user review - 09/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The crew I ran with when I attended college here in Chico called it "The Dirty Bear" because... well folks be getting drrrty up in there. The DB was the novelty bar to go to when you first started...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The prototypical college bar that caters to all types. I should know I have all types of alcoholic friends that went to Chico. Fairly large and people are supper friendly. If you don't know where to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This crazy dog friendly joint allows your pooch in the back door patio area (during the day) - which is really the best part. It's sunny, they have life sized Jenga, music, and the best burgers in...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tons of cheap beer, great drink specials, it got really Ghetto there for a while with all the out of town Sac people coming out but the frisking has helped as does carrying pepper spray from the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Although it's a good place to go for lunch, I never got the hype.The food is okay, but just that, the service can be spotty (well, it's all seat-yourself, serviceless... depending on who you get at...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, cheap drinks and the atmosphere is always fun. I don't know if they still have the tricycle race night but I remember that was fun! This place is always packed on weekends and the line to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2007
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One of my favorite night spots in Chico. Never a cover and always a great time. The food is great during the day (and at night), however, on Saturday nights this is by far the best place to go dancing, hang...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good burgers, lots of beer. Bizare place. Like being in a Monty Python movie. Can only speak for the daytime situation which is plesant. At night the only meat being picked up are the overly...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While I was attending Chico State, one of my roommates was a bartender here at the Bear, so naturally mention of the Bear causes my liver to cringe and I start getting flashbacks of early morning...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good burgers, shooters and drunk tryke races. Good & big back patio. Definately a greek hangout. Music up stairs is not so good, but when drunk, one usually doesn't care.
yelp.com - user review - 02/23/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good times at The Bear for a friend's birthday recently - a decent sized bar/club, the entire place is filled with all kinds of random crap (we're talking really random stuff like wheelbarrows on the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
'the bear' is what this jam-packed college town bar is called by its patrons. way back when i used to come up this way for those wild college parties, the bear was always where we would end the night....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tricycle races anyone.? It all starts with thier amazing selection of long island iced teas. The rest is history
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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