If you're a local, this is the place to avoid. It's the "bridge and tunnel" club. Crowded, skeezy,…read morenot in the greatest state of repair, and so on. Though always skeptical of such consensus, unconsciously I bought into this for years. One day, a favorite bartender from another establishment wound up here. I started popping in early, more than a little wary, cautious to plan for an early departure. But slowly I got to know the other staff. The absolute nicest bunch of people in Santa Barbara. People I never went out of my way to befriend, who picked me out as a regular, showed me respect I never asked for, treated me with the utmost kindness even though I never did much to deserve it. Wildcat has become a place where I'm comfortable walking in, even on a busy Friday or Saturday night; and know I'll be valued, respected, and protected, even by people I barely know. And also served the absolute coldest draft beer in the city except for Lure which closes at 10. This sounds like an ad but I swear it's the damn truth. Be prepared to wait in line. The line is part of the fun. These are your fellow patrons, after all. Your friends and neighbors. Enjoy it while it lasts.

Top 3 clubs for music & lighting, and drinks are good and generous (outside silent disco, hookah…read moreetc) staff were very friendly!

Amazing love Rob! He's such a sweet heart I haven't had a problem with him ever! Truly enjoy every…read moredrink he makes! Excellent service!

Bartenders are incredibly rude. I came here with a group of friends expecting to have a great time…read more Our experience was ruined by the staff here, mostly thanks to "Rob". It's sad that this is the only gay bar in Ventura County and the people who work there actively make you hate existing in the space.

I'm honestly really disappointed with how unprofessional this place is when it comes to hiring…read more They constantly post on Instagram saying they're hiring, but when you actually try to follow through, it's a completely different story. I was told to come in after 10 for an interview, so I showed up on time and was told he wasn't in, he was stuck in traffic. I waited in my car for almost an hour. The manager never showed up. I gave them another chance, and the same thing happened again. I waited around for two hours inside the club with no communication or update. What makes it worse is that my sister had a similar experience. She waited about three hours for her interview, was told she got the job, and that the manager would text her schedule. She never received anything back. No follow-up, no communication nothing. It's extremely frustrating and disrespectful to waste people's time like this, especially when they're actively looking for a job. If you're going to advertise that you're hiring, at least be organized and show up for the interviews you schedule. Overall, this was a very unprofessional and inconsiderate experience. I would not recommend applying here unless they seriously improve how they treat potential employees.

Came on a Wednesday supposed to be " Banda day" no band at all . Fake promotion…read more Dj is really bad . Do not recommend Also no waitress

We had a great time at the Red Piano! Jimi the fabulously…read moretalented piano player and singer was especially kind playing all our favorite tunes as we sang out of tune. Thank you for making our Birthday pal feel special!

Came here to see my partner's friend's band play for a bit and it was nice! Sound check was a bit…read moreloud and jarring, but that's understandable when you get there early (like we did for a good seat). There was a $5 cover charge - not bad - and our waitress was extremely attentive and sweet. My partner got a couple beers and I ordered the Creamsicle mocktail. It was SO yummy! I loved it and it was so cute! Great vibes with folks dancing and hanging out, though I do wish some folks had more self awareness/spatial awareness when standing around or dancing while other people are trying to get by... one woman dancing almost spilled another lady's drink, and another person almost crashed into a waitress trying to deliver a tray of drinks to a table. Maybe I should have gotten an actual cocktail so I wouldn't have been so cognizant! Overall, it was a really fun time and I enjoyed it.

Good music. Tighter space. Recommend only getting simple drinks here. Can find older crowd and…read moreyounger together.

We normally don't go to places like this, but we were invited to celebrate a birthday. Honestly, I…read moredon't even know how to describe the experience. The waitress appeared intoxicated and started arguing with and yelling at one of our guests because she left her coat on a chair while she was dancing. Her behavior was aggressive and extremely unprofessional. On top of that, the bartender overcharged us, and the DJ played music that was difficult to dance to all night. Overall, it was a very disappointing experience, and unfortunately not a place we would return to.

I held my daughter's quinceañera there March 2026 and I have to stay I was beyond happy with my…read moreexperience there. Joe and the entire entertainment team and staff were attentive and made the night a success. DJ Snupi was such a hit with all of the kids and adults alike at the party. The entire entertainment team did a great job keeping the party going. We didn't order food there but the venue allows you to cater with any company that has insurance. I thought it was great that we weren't limited to catering options offered by the venue. Our event was about 140 people. Also, trust Joe and Lisa and their recs. We initially didn't get the patio but after talking to them about the party the recommended. So glad we decided to listen to them and get the patio. Pros: easy to find, plenty of parking, the venue itself it decorated so even if you have minimal decor it still looks great. Great staff. Close to the freeways for out of town guests. The venue is close to hotels. Attentive staff: Cons: honestly the only one I could think of was that the floor was freshly waxed so it was a little slippery at the entrance.

We celebrated my daughter's Bat Mitzvah at Club Energy and the experience was amazing from start to…read morefinish. From the moment we signed the contract, Joe the owner made me feel like there was nothing to worry about. On the day of the event, when we arrived an hour early, everything was already perfectly set up. Gloria who handled the balloon decor was incredible, Moti the chef served delicious food, and the DJ was truly professional and kept the energy up all night. Even the security guard was extremely kind and personally walked each child out to their parents' car at the end of the event. They have an outstanding team and if I could give 10 stars, I would. Highly recommended and Joe, see you at the next event.