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Is The Russian River Pub Still Open? Update (Forestville, CA)

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As of September 2026, The Russian River Pub is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

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What the source shows: The pub's own website, checked 2026-09-08, displays 2026 seasonal hours and a working to-go ordering system, and Google Places separately lists the business as operational, together indicating it is still open.

  • Season / episode Season 32, Episode 8
  • Original air date
  • Address 11829 River Rd, Forestville, CA 95436

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On the "Takeout: Bold Bites Brought Home" episode (aired 2020-06-05), Guy Fieri checked in with the Russian River Pub, a tavern that opened in 1972 along River Road just outside Forestville, California, according to the restaurant's own website. The visit revisited the pub's beef tri-tip sandwich, topped with caramelized onions and blue cheese crumbles, a dish Fieri first sampled during the show's original pilot episode, according to the Press Democrat. The Russian River Pub has appeared on three of Fieri's Food Network shows in total, the Press Democrat reported. A 2026-09-08 site check found the pub's website listing current seasonal hours -- Wednesday through Sunday service -- and a working online-ordering system for its menu of classic American food and drink, indicating the business remains open. Google Places also lists the pub's status as operational.

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Season / episode
Season 32, Episode 8
Original air date
Episode title
Takeout: Bold Bites Brought Home
What was featured
the beef tri-tip sandwich with caramelized onions and blue cheese
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
The Russian River Pub

Frequently asked questions

Is The Russian River Pub still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, The Russian River Pub is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

What happened to The Russian River Pub after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On the "Takeout: Bold Bites Brought Home" episode (aired 2020-06-05), Guy Fieri checked in with the Russian River Pub, a tavern that opened in 1972 along River Road just outside Forestville, California, according to the restaurant's own website. As of September 2026, The Russian River Pub is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 8, 2026.

Where is The Russian River Pub located?

11829 River Rd, Forestville, CA 95436. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured The Russian River Pub?

Season 32, Episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired June 5, 2020. The episode is titled “Takeout: Bold Bites Brought Home”.

Is The Russian River Pub still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

A 2026-09-08 site check found the pub's website listing current seasonal hours -- Wednesday through Sunday service -- and a working online-ordering system for its menu of classic American food and drink, indicating the business remains open. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
11829 River Rd, Forestville, CA 95436
Venue type
bar
Official website
russianriverpub.com

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