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    Cask Strength Bar and Kitchen

    4.1 (81 reviews)

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    Alicia L.

    I'm new to Bakersfield and have been to this bar about 3 times now. All times have been pretty awesome. The place and atmosphere is diff from the rest of the town to say the least lol. The bartenders are actually friendly and helpful. The drinks were really good.. I've had an espresso martini, old fashioned, a whisky smash and all were deliciously made. It's a gem for sure!

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    This was our first time coming to Cask Strength. The food, atmosphere, and service was all wonderful. We will definitely be back.

    Richard F.

    Quick Summary Drinks were good but inconsistent. Food was above average. But their major need for improvement is the way (I get being short-staffed during the pandemic, but they could get another body from their Zama staff next door). Food- 4 stars We ordered the lamb chops, maple burger and cobb salad. The lamb chops were juicy and had good flavor. Maple burger was pretty good and the fries were double-fried, so that's always a treat. My girlfriend wasn't a big fan of the cobb salad, so would avoid healthy options here Drinks- 4 stars I enjoyed my Cask whiskey sour and old fashioned, but one of my friends at the table received a whiskey sour that was missing the lime juice. That was the only flaw regarding drinks Service- 3 stars The servers were really nice but they were understaffed. It took about 45 minutes to get our food and drinks were delayed. Bottom Line Food was pretty good but avoid the healthy options. If you're willing to wait about 30-45 minutes to get food here, the food and drinks are somewhat worth the wait.

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    Did not try any food however the drinks were great! First time trying Whiskey and the bartender definitely did a great job at giving me plenty of recommendations. Their old fashioned definitely was great will be coming back soon and beautiful interior design.

    Stephani I.

    Pros: Quaint little spot with pretty cool atmosphere, exceptional service, and a massive selection of drinks to choose from. The Crop Lemon Drop was refreshing and my husband ordered the 58 Empty Bar Stools and then the Buffalo Trace Double Barrel Old Fashion. He said both were really good but the Double Barrel was his favorite between the two. The Bourbon Maple Bacon Burger IS A MUST (according to my husband) and the French fries are cooked to perfection. Location is just right for dinner before a concert at the Fox. Kudos to the young lady who had only been employed for one week that waited on us. Wish we could remember her name. She was great! Cons: They don't take reservations, but seating during a weeknight at about 6p wasn't a problem. Menu in Q Code app on table may not be up to date with paper menu. Make sure you check with your server if there's something you don't see on the menu but are wanting to order. Fried Raviolis are just ok, as were the Chicken Marinara Sliders. Smell of stagnant cigarette smoke seeps into the restaurant from somewhere nearby. As non-smokers, it was rather nasty catching whiffs of it every so often while we ate our meals. Otherwise a good experience overall. We will definitely go again another night to try other options.

    Shana W.

    An absolutely beautiful whiskey bar. The selection is legit insane. I don't drink whiskey often but I do appreciate some gin and their selection is also pretty stellar. Its a great addition to downtown Bakersfield. There's no where in town like it! Service is always on point. The bartenders are so friendly and knowledgeable. Jackie is my fav ever. She's honestly one of the best bartenders in town and I love to hear about all her knowledge about whiskey. The manager is super sweet and always sparks up friendly conversation. It's also super refreshing to the see the owner so involved and also working hard like his staff. I got the maple bacon burger and it was cooked to a perfect medium. It's a very large patty piled high with toppings. A pretty solid burger. Definitely give this local spot a try if you love craft cocktails and yummy bites.

    First time there and had the best experience. Ordered the bourbon bbq tri-tip and it came out within 6 minutes of ordering ! It was so tasty and it was a good amount to share with other people if wanted. Will be returning to try the truffle fries !

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    Monica M.

    Love it here! Great service and great drinks i got the lemon drop and my boyfriend had the Moscow mule! Such a great atmosphere the service is great

    Jennifer O.

    What a fun experience we had here , the bartender was incredible and took the time to show us his tequila selection and explained the differences . He made excellent cocktails too my husband was happy and can't wait to go back .

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    Estrella Z.

    We started off with the fredy's root beer and peach whiskey lemonade. My favorite out of the 2 was the peach lemonade but both were great. I ordered the chicken chardonnay with Brussel sprouts and mashed potatoes. The chicken was one small breast with some sweet Brussel sprouts. I wasn't impressed with the mashed potatoes. My fiance ordered the maple bacon burger with fries and he loved it. I wish I ordered the burger and fries.

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    Good food, great whiskey and good service. A special spot. I'll be back and bring friends!

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