Richards' Goat Tavern & Tea Room - Arcata, California

Leah L.

I would recommend it to be very open and friendly with everyone don't come in with negativity only positive vibes here I highly recommend the Dusk Till Dawn drink if you want something dangerously sweet to drink service is kind of slow but it's understandable it gets busy in there bring your patience with you but it's nice here and they also have events as well 🤭

Samuel S.

A really cool area venue, good drinks, good shows, and a good crowd of patrons. Mixed drinks aren't overpriced, service is quick when not busy and when busy service is still dependable. I used to dislike coming there for shows with high attendance because the miniplex is not that well ventilated and it gets hard to breathe and move and can be anxiety-inducing, but the Thursday night karaokes have helped me to spend more time and money there and overcome that initial difficulty

Holly H.

We love the goat. Best bar in town, supports such a wide range of our awesome community here in arcata. tea house during the day, best karaoke in town

Timoteo B.

Richard's goat is a little......... diffrent. Goth nights, poetry slams film showings, and a Thursday karaoke night make for some entertaining times. Outside seating area for the smokers with a food truck at night. Richard's goat has one of the best bartenders in Humboldt, Gina. Whatever you would like to drink, shes goat ya

Jeb B.

Great vibe. Classy, clean, laid back environment. Wonderful little theater room that doubles as a karaoke room on Sunday nights. Bar tenders are on it and are all friendly. No jocks and no cocks.

Kirk S.

While the decor and layout is really nice and the overall look of the outside logos and stuff feels really thought out, this place has been uber-hipster, way into themselves and has rubbed me the wrong way ever since it opened a few years ago. The bartenders have attitudes and the prices are high. There's some food options that you have to order from the bar but good luck getting any service. They have some old board games which is a cool way to spend the time waiting for the band, movie or your food ordered.

I've never been to a movie here but my band has played here once. Since I'd never seen the "theater" portion of this place which they call the Miniplex so when I set up my drums on the floor of a small empty room off the side of the hallway leading to the bathroom, I assumed there was a more legitimate actual theater space that I hadn't yet seen and they must just put the stupid local bands in this random utility room. When I finally went to see another legitimate touring band perform here I then realized that, in-fact that small stupid room was the Miniplex. This time I noticed that theres some theater seat rows pushed against the side walls and a projector screen on the wall that they must set up for the movie showings. It is a decent setup but no more elaborate than what some people I know have in their living room. The floor is flat and almost seems to slightly slope downward away from the stage/screen. God-forbid you’re a short person because all you will see is the backs of heads. There needs to be an elevated set of back rows of some kind so you can see the stage. Yea this time they had a 12” high stage for the band. 12 inches.

The Miniplex is a separate , small, dark room which makes sense for movies but when you go to see live music it’s very awkward. The door to the show, with a person collecting money/tickets is in the hallway to the bathroom. So essentially you’re already in the bar but you aren’t IN the show yet. Which also sucks because you can’t just hang out at the bar or on the couches or at a table and watch the band. You have to cram into this stupid tiny room.

They get some decent touring acts and unique movies and the staff seems to be lightening up a bit but really I hate going there.

Phoenix K.

Fantastic atmosphere, Great variety of food and drinks. And pretty affordable.

Sav W.

So much fun! Great visitors, lots of places to sit and chat, karaoke and neat cocktails. Little divey but still clean.