Cute little hotel restaurant/sports bar that is located on the first floor of the Padre Hotel. The Brimstone Bar features a food menu of typical gastropub bites including pretzel bites, burgers, hot wings, calamari, etc. The server was huslin and bustlin since they were like one of two servers working the entire bar and I will always have respect for that. What I appreciated most was the ability to do laptops up at their community tables without any pushback. Very much appreciated! The woodsy decor was a nice touch and there's a few tvs to catch a game or two. read more

What a great place came here with some friends and my wife and had a great time on a Saturday afternoon. The food and the atmosphere was just perfect. The service is so friendly and nice. The food is fantastic. The tomato Barada salad the brimstone burger was great nice texture of crispiness from the fried jalapeños and the beef patties. Nice flavor and grill on it. I also had a brimstone old-fashioned cocktail and it was made perfect. I highly recommend this place for the downtown area. Great spot to have a nice bite to eat and join with some friends and family. read more

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This was hands down one of the best restaurant bars I have ever been to!! The vibe of the hotel is just amazing and I was blown away by the ambiance here. Not is this place totally hip but it's also nicely decorated. The service was top notch and the food didn't disappoint neither! I picked the Cheese & Charcuterie Board and it's the bomb! I'll be back!! read more

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I came here with a couple of friends for drinks because the Shrek Rave event that we attended down at the Nile Theater was not the vibe. We were intrigued by the Padre because of its haunted rumors. I was hoping that some drinks would lift our spirits (no pun intended), but the night just got worse... There was a cockroach at the bar. As soon as I saw it, I immediately canceled my order. I was really hoping to enjoy a Peargatory or Peach Smash, but seeing that roach was DISGUSTING. The bar tender can be seen squishing it with a towel. Thanks for taking care of that ASAP I guess, but I can't stand bugs. At the end of the day, thanks for showing us the spooky hand prints of the little girl who haunts the hotel. IYKYK. read more

Brimstone Bar - cockroach on the bar - New American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

You can get a great steak at the Padre Hotel! I will say that flatiron was tender and delicious. And the truffle fries were outstanding. We also got the Blu Burger, which I thought was a great value, was cooked to order. And it's delicious as well. Good selection. Full service cocktails, great service. We were really happy with the whole experience. If you stay at the Padre, go ahead and eat at the brimstone. read more

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Brimstone Bar is the lobby bar in the iconic Padre Hotel located in downtown Bakersfield. This hotel is filled with juicy paranormal lore. Too afraid to stay overnight, but still want to experience the hotel- try out the bar. The bar is open day and night. We came for drinks only while waiting for a reservation at Luigis, but they also serve bar bites. They have high tops, tables and bar seats with a number of tvs over the bar. The bartender was lovely and you could tell that she loved crafting a good cocktail! I was initially thinking I'd order some wine, but I could tell she'd make something great so I went with something a little more fun. I ordered an aperol spritz, per her suggestion, because she made it with fresh oranges. She also made our group great old fashions and an espresso martini! The bar was quiet on a Saturday afternoon, but I've seen it a little more lively during the evening. It's a great spot to grab a drink or to spend some time if you're a hotel guest. read more

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This is a gem attached to the Padre Hotel. Interesting name since it is attached to a building that burned. It was pleasant and we were able to have a conversation without overpowering noise. My steak was prepared perfectly. I believe it was just the right amount of spice. Triple fries were crisp. I loved the chimichurri sauce included. Our server was wonderful and very attentive. read more

Brimstone Bar - New American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The server Tamara was absolutely wonderful. She was working alone and did such a fabulous job with our service, she even made recommendations for us to try. The food was delicious, fresh, and not greasy. The shrimp was not chewy and was cooked beautifully. All the food was well prepared and served as soon as it was ready. The only complaint we had was a groups of girls literally yelling and screaming laughing. It was so loud it hurt my ears. I know that has nothing to do with the place but I'm assuming this is a place to bring friends and drink. With that said the peach drink was one of the best drinks I have had in a long time. I recommend checking it out and give a shout out to Tamara . read more

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Everything is great, except they don't need to blow the fans during winter. I don't need the extra chill.

Food is great! Large portions and very tasty entrees. Dessert donuts were excellent! Service is always friendly and on point. Lively atmosphere with cool wood decor. read more

This is a great place to come hang out with friends or coworkers after hours. From the review of my friend's discussion the dinks are great. The bartender was also super cool. The food for me was lacking a bit. I think I got the rattle snake fries. The menu talks about the fries having some kind of sauce on them....its ranch dressing..... I tried to eat it but the ranch and fries had my stomach a little messed up. The service was cool, its was kind of a ghost town when we went but the food still took a while to come out. Go for the drinks and atmosphere and cool people you will meet. Not for the food. read more

Best bartender in town. Kelli rocked the bar. She was cool, calm,collected. Drinks on point, even though it was busy she was always smiling and found a way to get to us promptly. If you are a local or passing through the brimstone bar at Padre hotel is the best. Made me my first ever espresso martini 10/10 read more

Brimstone Bar - Kelli the best bartender in Bakersfield - New American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Kelli @Brimstone is a great bartender! Food was good, service amazing and atmosphere top notch at Brimstone. Stayed at Padre Hotel for a night with hubby and was very pleased with the hotel and restaurant. Will definitely come back! read more

Brimstone Bar - Kelli @ Brimstone - Great service, awesome bartender, sweet lemons - New American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Just left the restaurant. Sat for an hour and a half and had nobody once asks us for drinks or food. Came for Valentine's Day and it was busy but someone brought us menus and but we never had an employee approach us once after that. Had to go to the bar to order our own drinks. Completely neglected and so unnecessary to not once check on our table. Will never stay or return to this place! Terrible service and attention to the people who stay in your hotel. read more

Great service and server - made up for the menu transition where some main plates not available. He very graciously split a bill about 14 ways. Here for a conference. Poached pear salad was good, other dishes looked great. Located in historic hotel The Padre, spacious, windows, and great gathering option read more

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Went on my lunch break to purchase a personal size pepperoni pizza. I was charged for a meat lovers instead and they stated it was their managers new protocol. (Ironically was the most expensive pizza on their menu) don't get me wrong the food is good just felt overcharged and seems like the prices always change. read more

Brimstone Bar - New American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

We stopped by here on a whim while we were downtown. There was available parking. I ordered a Caesar Salad with chicken. It was good. The seasoning was good. But it was all room temperature, and there was little to no parmesan. The croutons were delicious! My husband got the Fish and Chips, and after tasting it, I was jealous! The fish was really, really good! The fries I'd definitely recommend. The coleslaw was just purple cabbage with mayo and sugar. Not good. The atmosphere is good. Service was good until the end when we had to wait 20 minutes to pay and leave. I'd go back for the Fish and Chips, as long as I wasn't in a hurry. read more

Brimstone Bar - Caesar with chicken - New American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Great place to hang out with friends or colleagues! Brimstone is in the lobby of The Padre Hotel, so it was convenient when we were here for a conference. We enjoyed it so much the first night, that we came back for drinks after dinner on the second night. The food was good, and the drinks were even better! Ryann was our server both nights - and she made our evenings fun! She was friendly and welcoming, and had great drink recommendations! Highly recommend! read more

I have stopped into the BB on several different occasions. I always find a great choice to make from their menu. If we are headed to the FOX for a concert, it is a great before and/or after place. Excellent drink choices and flavors. They are always well made. We always have excellent service. My last trip there was while I was on Jury Duty. The lunch breaks are often 1.5-2 hours long and BB is within walking distance. I had a great wedge salad and iced tea. The perfect lunch. BB makes you feel as if you are in a bar they would portray in a movie. It's very classic and always comfortable. The layout allows you to sit with just 1 other or groups. There is also bar seating. It was more quiet during lunch but it was also easy to be there by myself. read more

Did not eat inside the restaurant itself because we travel with our fur baby. Their outdoor patio, where we were we told was pet friendly, apppeared not to be open because the furniture and tables where stacked. As well as the heaters pushed into one corner. We did eat on the rooftop. (see our reviews for The Padre) . Nice outdoor seating with heaters. Food served there was prepared downstairs at the Brimstone. Both parties had burgers and fries. One with regular fries and othe with truffle upgrade. Would we do the truffle up grade again, probably not worth it. Burgers where great. read more

The sliders I ordered were pretty good, wasn't too hungry so this was perfect! Can't say no to Wagyu beef. The bartender was sweet and attentive. The layout was very polished. Chill spot. Pricy but worthwhile! read more

Brimstone Bar - Padres Sliders and Guinness! - New American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Our office frequents the landmark Padre Hotel often, as we are just down the street, so I've held off on reviewing just because it's a staple for us. My favorite item is the Chicken Pesto Panini although I've had their burgers, the grilled cheese and tomato soup and others. Every item that I've had was good, flavorful and of course, hot. Their truffle fries are my favorite, I typically get them with every dish. Their service is pretty quick, you don't wait long for a server to take your order and food usually comes out pretty quick unless it is a busy day -- lunch usually is busy. Brimstone itself is an awesome place, the decor is almost like an upscale cigar bar, it's very mid century modern and somewhat grand. They are in the expensive side but definitely worth the try. read more

Brimstone Bar - Chicken Pesto Panini - New American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

The lady that works here, maybe she's a manager, she didn't identify herself - white, red hair. - was aggressively rude. After being told we could sit in with our puppy, this lady approached me to tell me dogs are not allowed, but that I could sit outside. I pointed out to her that they don't have any shade and I didn't want to sit in the hot sun. The lady rolled her eyes and walked away after kicking us out. Never coming back!!!! Good thing we were just passing by in this town read more

The food was very good. Those tomatoes were big and juicy. I wanna know where they came from. Onion rings were also good. If they were frozen I wanna know what brand it was. It was a nice quiet place. Bartender/ server was very attentive. I will be back. It has the 18 hundred beat. read more

Brimstone Bar - Tomato cucumber avocado sandwich and onion rings. - New American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I enjoyed my experience here. There's no parking lot, which is something that I would not have liked if k were driving since I do not like parallel parking. But luckily I wasn't driving. And there were spots on the street to park that did not have a meter. The ambiance was fine. What you'd expect from a bar. But I would say the food was better than the average bar food. I really enjoyed my cocktail as well. read more

We were on the road all day and stopped to watch the Super Bowl. Very happy to have this bar/restaurant in the Padre Hotel, where we are staying. Good food, good beer, friendly and attentive staff. We had poke tacos as app - very tasty - and a grilled cheese (Brie & Gouda) sandwich with tomato bisque - also very tasty. read more

Brimstone Bar - Poke tacos app - New American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

What an unexpected lovely dinner we had there! It was our lobby bar at the hotel we stayed and a quick dinner choice . We had the wings, fries and herb roasted airline chicken. Everything was perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Portions were great! Cocktails were perfect as well. Negronis were made to perfection! Service is wonderful as well! Would definitely go back! read more

Ryann was amazing! Such great service. So friendly and attentive. She makes great recommendations for drinks. The food was good. Jalapeno Popper dip and the heirloom tomato appetizer was delicious! read more

The drinks and food were amazing! Special shout out to Ryann for her amazing service.

We got a voucher for free beverages through Groupon and used that to order beer on tap and Elderberry Ale. I'm not a huge beer or cider drinker, but opted for the Elderberry Ale. OMG!! This was just sweet enough to tickle my sweet tooth and 1 of these had me feeling pretty good. Yes please, I'll have another. Because we skipped breakfast we opted to share a pizzaetta, portobello mushroom with prosciutto. Apparently I'm not a fan of prosciutto so I picked it off. The pizzaetta otherwise, was wonderful. The crust was not over cooked and the mushrooms were cooked perfectly. The cheese combination was rich and delicious. I added red pepper flakes to my slices and this was filling for a late afternoon snack. Sooo gooood!! read more

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Located inside the Padre Hotel, this was a good place for a quick bite. Nicely decorated, friendly staff, plenty of seating and good Covid protocols. They also have outdoor seating available! Menu had a great selection, food presentation and taste delicious. Draft Beer selection a bit limited but plenty of choices for canned or bottled beer. Stop by for a bite - you'll be greated with a smile! read more

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Great vibe. Good IPA on tap. For dinner I had the steak and truffle fries for dinner followed up by the Woodford reserve double shot neat for dessert! Nicko the bartender took care of business read more

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Slow service on a Thursday night, My wife and I went out for dinner and got 2 "hand-held " dinners . Waited for the waitress, drinks, menus , food, and the bill. For a slow Thursday night, it took about 1.5 hours. McDonald's would have been better. Sorry read more

While the brunch menu was discontinued some time ago, we delighted in some all-day items at this happy visit. Our server Hanan was friendly and helpful, and she offered terrific advice for how our small group could better share Mimosa Flights with purées and bottles instead of only pre-mixed drinks. That turned out to be a lot of fun! For an appetizer, the Cauliflower Fritter was a welcome surprise and looked like a richer version of a well-seasoned hash brown at first, but while light and fluffy in texture, it was positively drenched in flavor. I already like cauliflower as a backdrop or a side, but I've never loved it this much! Highly recommended starter. The Chicken Pesto Panini sounded too good to pass up, with its roasted red pepper, mozzarella, and garlic aioli (it comes with red onion, too, but the others sold me on trying it today). No regrets! My wife tasted it as well and can't wait to have one of her own next time! We had so much good food at our table that we brought some home for later, and we all had a marvelous experience. read more

Had a great time at Brimstone Bar the other night. Everything was really good, and the atmosphere was lively and fun. My favorite was actually the bbq pizza, it was skimpy on the chicken, but the flavors and texture was so good! The onion rings were also underrated, crispy and nicely breaded. When we first got the salad, I was thinking "$15 for this?!", but it was very fresh and like everything else, quite tasty. The burger was the item I was most excited to try. Unfortunately, they didn't have the bison burger, as they were running a limited menu due to hosting holiday parties. The padre cheeseburger was good, the sauce reminded me of a Big Mac. It was good, but I don't think I'd order it again. Service was also excellent. Attentive and friendly. We enjoyed ourselves so much, we actually went back the next day for brunch! Pro Tip: they have free valet in front, as long as you stay under 2 hours! read more

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Went for drinks and dinner on a Friday evening. Drinks were decent. Waitress was ok. I asked for the hummus plate. They were out of hummus. (Poor planning. It was early evening and no way they just sold out.) Asked for fried green beans. Made with egg in batter. So the only choice left was a hodgepodge salad (vegans want flavor and protein) of greens and strawberries dressed with a vinaigrette. Kitchen couldn't even offer a pasta option. read more

Oh my gosh! Devin was a fantastic server!! Delicious food, with cozy and romantic atmosphere! Next time we will stay here at the Padre hotel!! We ordered the Cuban and the Nashville Hot .. and of course dessert .. toffee blonde with coffee to end the meal! Gem of the neighborhood for sure. read more

Brimstone Bar - Omg so good ! Crispy deliciousness - New American Near Me - Bakersfield, California

My family and I have been coming to this restaurant for a while now, last nights visit will be my last. If you're coming to have a good time id skip it. After 15 minutes of sitting and getting no service, young bartender (I'm sure he was barely drinking age) had to "make sure" my husbands id was real (mind you my husband is 30+ years old and doesn't look young). There's nothing wrong with my husbands California ID... bartender leaves the restaurant and comes back 10 minutes later to return the id with a smirk on his face and a passive "my bad" (at this point im worried about identity theft because who knows where he took his id?!) We immediately got up and left. This was a FIRST for us, and we travel a lot. Definitely not a great start to our "kid free" date night... I will be calling to make a complaint as well. read more

We are staying at the Padre Hotel on our way thru town and this place ended up being a wonderful dinner location as it was by 108 degrees and we had 2 puppies so the heat was just intolerable. We had them in a dog stroller, they were quite the attraction. We had a fantastic dinner: poke tacos as an appetizer, steak frites for my husband (he said it was the best he's had) and I had the steak au poivre. Drinks were impeccable and all of the food delicious. And the service was outstanding. What a fantastic find! read more

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My first experience here was amazing! We celebrated a birthday at the rooftop bar on the 2nd floor. And they happened to have a live band. Apparently they have a live band every Thursday!! It was nothing less than perfect. The rooftop is great, plenty of heaters. Our server was DEVINE extremely friendly and fast. 5/5. Now let's talk about the food, it was ALL amazing: We started off with their nachos! They were different but very satisfying. The burgers were SOO juicy, the steak was phenomenal, and the fried chicken had a honey twist! All delicious!! Definitely recommend to up grade to the truffle fries! 5/5. The experience was nothing less than what you would expect from the Padre Hotel! Amazing food and music? I couldn't ask for anything more! Would definitely return! read more

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