7 Mile House Celebrates 167th Anniversary
Photo taken January 2019
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7 Mile House
7 Mile House Celebrates 167 Years in business, 20 years of family ownership and outdoor dining Expansion in 2025
Free Adobo Bowls To Go Given to the First 200 Guests; History Talk with Owner, Vanessa Garcia; $1.67 Shots of Jack Daniels, Live Music and Free Dog Meals All Day
Brisbane, CA, January 28, 2025 — This year, 7 Mile House, the oldest restaurant and bar in the Bay Area, proudly celebrates a historic double milestone—the 167th anniversary of this iconic stagecoach stop and 20 years of family ownership under three generations of Filipina women, Vanessa Garcia, her mother, Cleopatra Garcia, and her daughter, Visadora Villacarlos. Since acquiring the restaurant in 2004, Garcia and her family have dedicated themselves to preserving its legacy while navigating the challenges and triumphs of running a business in an ever-changing industry.
On February 2, starting at 10:30 am, Vanessa Garcia, will present a talk about their 167 years of history, highlighting stories about its owners from past to present. At 11:30 am, the annual Adobo Giveaway commences with free adobo and rice bowls for take-out to the first 200 people and $1.67 Jack Daniel’s shots served all day. To honor the past tradition of daily live music, 7 Mile House is thrilled to feature the acoustic pop duo, “Annie’s Alibi” at 4pm.
A Legacy of Growth & Community
“Over the past two decades, 7 Mile House has evolved from a modest local dive bar into a full-service restaurant known for our Filipino and Bay Area-inspired menu, welcoming atmosphere, and award-winning dog-friendly program,” said owner, Vanessa Garcia. “As the only establishment in the Bay Area that offers an expansive dog program, including dog pawty packages, a dog menu and yappy hour, our new outdoor area will enable us to serve more dog-loving families and possibly even restart live music in the near future!”
With plans to enlarge the outdoor space in 2025, 7 Mile House is excited to announce it is taking over the adjacent lot, creating an even larger space dedicated to dog-friendly gatherings. The new outdoor area will allow the restaurant to host bigger dog “pawties”, off-leash days, and provide an enhanced experience for the community. This move is a testament to 7 Mile House’s ongoing commitment to serving both its human and four-legged guests in new and exciting ways.
See You at the 7
Date: Sunday, February 2, 2025
Location: 7 Mile House, 2800 Bayshore Boulevard, Brisbane, CA 94005
Program:
All Day (dine-in only) - $1.67 Jack Daniel’s Shots (2 per person), Receive Double Rewards Points, and Free Dog Meals (1 per dog)
10:30 am - 7 Mile House History Talk by Vanessa Garcia (accompanied with complimentary mimosas and coffee)
11:30 am - Free Adobo and Rice Bowls for the First 200 Guests (one per person, take out only)
11:30 am to 2 pm - Brunch Special Menu with $24 Mimosa Carafes and $1.75 Oysters
3 to 6 pm - Happy Hour Including $7 Drinks and Buy One, Get One Half Off All Appetizers
4 pm - Live music Featuring Acoustic Electric Pop Duo: Annie’s Alibi
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About 7 Mile House
Established in 1858, 7 Mile House is a historic, family and dog-friendly restaurant serving up a unique mix of homestyle American and Filipino food. 7 Mile House is the only Bay Area mile house left standing in its original location. From its colorful history as a stagecoach stop in the 1800s and an infamous sports gambling joint in the 80s, to becoming an award-winning establishment, 7 Mile House boasts great food, drinks, unique history and a strong partnership with the community it serves.
About Vanessa Garcia
Vanessa Garcia, originally from the Philippines, was a drummer, singer and founder of the Philippine-based all female pop-rock group 'Prettier Than Pink'. After graduating from the University of the Philippines in 1996, she moved to the US, and graduated from Golden Gate University with a Masters in Science degree in Public Relations (1999). Vanessa worked as a PR consultant for technology companies such as Sun Microsystems and Sybase. Using only her music and PR background, Vanessa took over 7 Mile House in 2004 and turned it into an award-winning family and dog-friendly restaurant and sports bar. She is also a pioneer of the Filipino food movement in the Bay Area, introducing dishes like adobo and sisig to a mostly American and Italian menu. Garcia recently wrote and self-published the book 'See You at the 7 - Stories From the Bay Area's Last Original Mile House', positioning herself as a historian and guardian of 7 Mile House history.
Free Adobo Rice Bowl for takeout to be given to the first 200 guests on 7 Mile House’s 167th Anniversary Feb. 2, 2025
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Sue and Kyle attend 7 Mile’s anniversary every year to have Garcia sign their copy of the restaurant’s history book, See You at the 7.
Dog Pawty with a few humans and their furry babies
Centerpiece for Bubbles’ 4th birthday pawty
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