Al's Place Locke

Al's Place Locke Al The Wop's is a historic Bar & Restaurant in Locke. Later Al purchased the building from Lee Bing and continued in the business until his death in 1961.
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From locals to out-of-towners looking for adventure, great food, cold drinks and new friends, this is the spot!
“There’s No Place Like This Place Anywhere Near This Place So This Must Be The Place”. Al’s place was constructed in 1915 by Lee Bing and three partners who ran a Chinese restaurant here in Locke, California. In 1934 Al Adami and an associate came up the river from Ryde to become the fir

st non-Chinese business in town. From the beginning, Al’s goal was to create an establishment with no pretense which he named named Al the WOP’s. Al’s goal was to create an establishment for the working man, a place to “Come in, relax and leave your worries outside.” From this many traditions were born. The first was the cutting off of businessmen’s ties and leaving them at the front door. This tradition was followed by tacking dollars to the ceiling as homage to the people of Locke. This money was used to host an annual liver feed for the local people who had supported him. Many traditions are still alive and well at Al’s today as Al the WOP’s has operated as a restaurant and bar more or less continuously since Al first opened its doors to the public. The dollars are still on the ceiling and you are expected to take your tie off before you come in. In its almost 100 year history Al the WOPs has become a destination for bikers, boaters and tourists from around the world. We pride ourselves on holding on to the values that Al established. It’s a place to leave your worries at the door, enjoy good drink and food, and experience the community of the California Delta with your friends.

Happy September 1st from The Al The Wops Crew! Despite what the pumpkin spice people would have you believe, still means...
09/01/2026

Happy September 1st from The Al The Wops Crew! Despite what the pumpkin spice people would have you believe, still means we’ve got a few good weeks of summer left.

Before everybody starts pretending it’s sweater weather, come make the most of the last few days of summer in The Delta. We’re a pretty solid place to celebrate Birthdays, Anniversaries, Retirements, or really any occasion that deserves good food, cold drinks, and a little more personality than your average banquet room.

Speaking of celebrating… we’re already booking Holiday Parties in advance. Yep, we said holidays. Apparently they’re coming whether we’re emotionally prepared or not.

Come celebrate the last stretch of the season with us!

09/01/2026

IYKYK... Al The Wops is back at you with some good ol' stuff!

08/31/2026

If you’re still 6 ft. above ground -
then Monday is a great day!
Come celebrate it.

08/30/2026

Find us right off I-5 and Twin Cities on the in the town of Locke California! We’ll have a cold one waiting for you.

It is STILL a summer weekend on the Delta... Today’s prescription is simple: Fish Tacos and a few cold ones at Al's afte...
08/30/2026

It is STILL a summer weekend on the Delta... Today’s prescription is simple: Fish Tacos and a few cold ones at Al's after a walk around historic Locke so you can get a little fresh air, a little sunshine, and convince yourself you did something healthy.

Come see us at Al The Wops, have a few cold ones to get you in the mood for adventure, wander around town, then come back for a meal you deserve. We support balance!

Some places reinvent themselves every few years. We figured 90+ years of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” was working j...
08/29/2026

Some places reinvent themselves every few years. We figured 90+ years of “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” was working just fine!

At Al The Wops our atmosphere is still eclectic, the walls are still full of stories, the old pay phone is still hanging around, and the food is still exactly the kind of thing you come hungry for.

We're quirky, historic, a little rough around the edges, and that’s exactly why people keep coming back! If you’re looking for a weekend adventure that feels like stepping into another era-- without actually going very far-- come see us. We’re an easy escape from Sacramento, Lodi, and even the Bay Area, with plenty of good food, cold drinks, and old-school Delta character waiting when you get here.

Come for the history. Stay because Al’s is just… Al’s!

08/28/2026

FINALLY!!!

You’ve officially made it far enough through the week to stop pretending a sad little drive thru burger is gonna cut it....
08/28/2026

You’ve officially made it far enough through the week to stop pretending a sad little drive thru burger is gonna cut it. Come get an Al’s Burger on our famous Fried Bread! It's big, messy, ridiculously satisfying, and very much not interested in your macro goals.

Pair it with garlic fries, a cold drink, and the kind of Friday attitude that says, “Yeah, I earned this.” See you soon at Al The Wops!

Apparently everyone’s ready for fall. Pumpkins, sweaters, cinnamon everything. Meanwhile, here on The Delta, we’re still...
08/27/2026

Apparently everyone’s ready for fall. Pumpkins, sweaters, cinnamon everything. Meanwhile, here on The Delta, we’re still over here sipping frozen cocktails and fully knowing that summer has a few good weekends left!

But if you absolutely NEED a little taste of that cozy fall feeling, our Smothered Pork Chop Thursday Night Dinner Special is about as close as we’re willing to get right now.

Head on out to Al The Wops to get your fall fix without giving up summer just yet!

08/26/2026

Two of the most iconic doors on this planet.

• Both have friends waiting right through those doors.

•One is the real deal—and opens at 10:00.
Is your job a joke? Your love life’s DOA?
We’ll be there for you!

•The other is the one you can go home, kick back and tune in after a day well spent at
Al the Wops!

Address

13943 Main Street
Locke, CA
95690

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 10pm
Tuesday 10am - 10pm
Wednesday 10am - 10pm
Thursday 10am - 10pm
Friday 10am - 12am
Saturday 10am - 12am
Sunday 10am - 10pm

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