Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Local time in Murphys: 6:10 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (209) 890-7146 to confirm.
Location & directions
223 Big Trees RdMurphys, CA 95247
About The Watering Hole
The Watering Hole is a restaurant you'll find at 223 Big Trees Rd in Murphys, California. Our Murphys guide covers 8 food and drink spots, and this is one of them. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
The Watering Hole is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Wednesday).
The menu we have on file lists 21 items across 4 sections, including Larger Stuff, Smaller Stuff, Today's Featured Taps, and Others. Listed prices range from $6.00 to $16.00, with a typical item around $12.00. Menu highlights include Giant Wagyu Beef Hot Dog, Creamy Potato Leek Soup, and Tap 8: Oakdale 151st Anniversary Lager.
You can visit for outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, coffee, comfort food, and organic dishes.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (209) 890-7146 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Restaurant
- Address
- 223 Big Trees Rd, Murphys, CA 95247
- Phone
- (209) 890-7146
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Wednesday)
- Menu
- 21 items · $6.00–$16.00
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Watering Hole’s weekday schedule with 1,134 other restaurants in California. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, close to the local norm of 11:00 AM and closes at 8:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:00 PM).
In total it is open about 55 hours a week, 11 hours fewer than the local median of 66. 89% of restaurants in California open on Sundays, and The Watering Hole is one of them.
Compared with 1,134 other restaurants in California that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for restaurants in California
Based on 463 menus with 27,954 priced items from restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.95 and $18.50.
At The Watering Hole the median listed price is $12.00, close to the typical $12.99 for restaurants in California.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| French Fries | 13% | $4.99 |
| Huevos Rancheros | 11% | $15.95 |
| Breakfast Burrito | 11% | $13.97 |
| Caesar Salad | 10% | $12.00 |
| Coffee | 10% | $3.50 |
| Onion Rings | 10% | $8.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 8% | $13.22 |
| Rice | 8% | $4.00 |
Calculated from 463 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Fireplace
- Great beer selection
- Serves local specialty
- Sport
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Organic dishes
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Locals
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Watering Hole there are 7 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 7 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Bars & Pubs (2), Sandwiches & Delis (1), American (1), and Bakeries & Desserts (1).
Competition is light: 2 other restaurants are within a mile. The closest is Alchemy Café, 0.2 mi away.
1 place within a mile stays open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Bakeries & DessertsJoMa's Artisan Ice Cream0.4 mi
- Bars & PubsMurphys Irish Pub0.4 mi
- AmericanMurphys Hotel Restaurant0.4 mi
- Sandwiches & DelisMarisolio Tasting Bar0.5 mi
What to expect at a restaurant
General restaurants are places that do not fit neatly into a single cuisine: family restaurants, grills, bistros, eclectic kitchens and multi-cuisine menus. They are often local favorites that serve a bit of everything, from breakfast plates to steaks and seafood.
What to order
- House specialties – what regulars come back for
- Daily specials – often the freshest dishes
- Local dishes – anything named after the town or region
Good to know
- Check the latest hours before you go – independent restaurants change them more often.
- Weekend evenings are usually the busiest time.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard in the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Watering Hole's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM (closed Wednesday). Monday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Is The Watering Hole open on Sunday?
Yes, The Watering Hole is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM.
Where is The Watering Hole located?
The Watering Hole is located at 223 Big Trees Rd, Murphys, CA 95247.
What is the phone number of The Watering Hole?
You can call The Watering Hole at (209) 890-7146.
Does The Watering Hole offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, The Watering Hole offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, takeaway, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at The Watering Hole?
The typical price range at The Watering Hole is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $6.00 to $16.00.
Does The Watering Hole take reservations?
Yes, The Watering Hole accepts reservations.
Is The Watering Hole wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is The Watering Hole open late?
No, The Watering Hole usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Watering Hole?
There are 7 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Watering Hole. Nearby options include JoMa's Artisan Ice Cream (0.4 mi), Murphys Irish Pub (0.4 mi), and Murphys Hotel Restaurant (0.4 mi).
Are there other restaurants near The Watering Hole?
2 other restaurants within a mile. The closest is Alchemy Café, 0.2 mi away.
How much do restaurants in California cost?
Based on 463 menus with 27,954 priced items from restaurants in California, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.95 and $18.50.
