What We Offer
Amenities
Pool Table
Outdoor Seating
Private Parking
Bike Parking
TV Available
Dogs Welcome
Takeout Available
Great for Groups
Cash Only — ATM Inside
Outdoor Smoking Only
Fly In
Airstrip Information
Confirm current access, permissions, and conditions with the airstrip operator before planning a visit.
Download BASA Waiver FormPlease complete and submit the required waiver before using the airstrip.
Flight Planning
- Confirm airstrip access before travel
- Scenic approach through Panoche Valley
- Waiver required through BASA
Our Dollar Bill Tradition
Pin a signed dollar bill to our ceiling and add your contribution.
Our famous ceiling covered with memories from visitors around the world.
Add your own bill and become part of our history!
About Us
The Panoche Inn is a roadside bar in the Panoche Valley.
Cold beer, honest food, and good company — that's what we do. Locals and road-trippers mix at the same bar, dollar bills cover the ceiling, and the jukebox keeps going all day. No dress code. No reservations. No fuss.
The Panoche Valley offers birdwatching opportunities, and visitors include motorcyclists, pilots, hunters, and others passing through. We host community events and monthly BBQs from April through September.
Cash only — ATM inside.
Hours of Operation
Temporary hours — October 12–26, 2026: Monday–Thursday CLOSED. Friday–Saturday: 10 AM–10 PM. Sunday: 10 AM–8:30 PM. Regular hours resume October 27.
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday – Thursday | Closed October 12–26; otherwise 10:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Friday – Saturday | 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
Bar may close earlier if it gets quiet — come on in!
We often stay open later on busy nights.
Upcoming Events
Monthly BBQ Events
Join us every 3rd Saturday for our famous homestyle BBQ!
Super Bowl Sunday with our regulars!
Super Bowl Celebrations
Join us for the biggest game of the year!
Monthly BBQ
April 17, 2027 at 02:00 PM
Join us for our famous monthly BBQ! Featuring home-style cooking, classic jukebox music, and family-friendly atmosphere. BBQ events run April through September only.
Monthly BBQ
BbqJoin us for our famous monthly BBQ! Featuring home-style cooking, classic jukebox music, and family-friendly atmosphere. BBQ events run April through September only.
May 15, 2027 at 02:00 PM
Monthly BBQ
BbqJoin us for our famous monthly BBQ! Featuring home-style cooking, classic jukebox music, and family-friendly atmosphere. BBQ events run April through September only.
June 19, 2027 at 02:00 PM
Monthly BBQ
BbqJoin us for our famous monthly BBQ! Featuring home-style cooking, classic jukebox music, and family-friendly atmosphere. BBQ events run April through September only.
July 17, 2027 at 02:00 PM
Monthly BBQ
BbqJoin us for our famous monthly BBQ! Featuring home-style cooking, classic jukebox music, and family-friendly atmosphere. BBQ events run April through September only.
August 21, 2027 at 02:00 PM
Monthly BBQ
BbqJoin us for our famous monthly BBQ! Featuring home-style cooking, classic jukebox music, and family-friendly atmosphere. BBQ events run April through September only.
September 18, 2027 at 02:00 PM
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Panoche Inn Postcards
Take a piece of Panoche home! We carry beautiful postcards by OrlandoNell.com — available right at the bar.
Pick one up on your way out — cash only, ATM inside.
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29960 Panoche Road, Paicines, California 95043-9760
Wed–Thu 10am–7pm
Fri–Sat 10am–10pm
Sun 10am–8:30pm
Getting Here
🧭 From I-5 (Recommended)
- Take Exit 379 — Little Panoche Road / Shields Ave / Co Hwy J1
- Head west on Co Hwy J1 for about 20.4 miles
- Turn right onto Panoche Road — the Inn will be on your left in 0.5 miles
- Do NOT take "Mercey Springs Road" — it leads nowhere
- Do NOT take the "Panoche Road" exit unless you have a 4x4 and are ready for a river ford
🏞 From Hollister / HWY 25
- Head south on CA-25 for 11.1 miles
- Turn left onto Panoche Road
- Drive 27.4 miles — the Inn will be on your right
🌄 From Fresno
- Take CA-180 West toward Mendota (~34.9 mi)
- Follow Belmont Ave, W Shields Ave, and Co Hwy J1 west (~42.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Panoche Road — the Inn will be on your left in half a mile
🚙 From I-5 (Alt Off-Road — NOT recommended)
Take the Panoche Road exit and go 17.9 miles west.