Arcata Β· Est. 2019

Pull up a chair.
Stay a while.

A neighborhood tavern on H Street where the drinks are mixed with intention, the food is seasonal, and every guest is treated like someone you've been waiting to meet.

Warm interior of The Wild Hare Tavern with wooden bar and ambient lighting
Cozy tavern seating area with exposed wood and soft candlelight

Our Story

Built for the
long conversation.

The Wild Hare Tavern grew out of a simple conviction: Arcata deserved a place where good food and honest drinks could sit at the same table as genuine hospitality. No pretense. No rush. Just a well-stocked bar, a kitchen that respects what the season offers, and a room that feels like it belongs to you.

We opened our doors on H Street with a handful of regular tables, a cocktail menu that changes with the months, and a belief that the best evenings are the ones you lose track of time in. Three years on, that hasn't changed β€” only the people filling the room have.

Seasonal Menu rotations
Local Ingredients first
Everyday Welcome

The Bar

Drinks with
a point of view.

Our cocktail program is built around technique and seasonality. We make our own shrubs, infuse our own spirits, and source local spirits whenever possible. The result is a menu that feels both classic and unmistakably Humboldt.

Signature Cocktails

Rotating selections that define the season β€” from smoky mezcal plays to bright, herb-forward sippers.

Local & Regional

Craft beer from Humboldt and the North Coast, local ciders, and spirits distilled in our own backyard.

Wine & Spirits

A curated cellar focused on small producers, organic and biodynamic selections, and bottles worth returning for.

See Tonight's Menu
Craft cocktail with garnish on a dark bar top Well-stocked bar with glassware and botanicals

Visit Us

We're on
H Street.

Address 915 H St
Arcata, CA 95521-6221

Hours

Monday – Thursday 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Friday – Saturday 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Sunday 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Happy hour and special events may adjust hours. Call ahead for large parties.

Get in Touch

Reserve a table
or say hello.

Walk-ins are always welcome, but if you'd like to secure a spot β€” especially for a party of four or more, or for a special evening β€” drop us a line and we'll make it happen.

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