Kind of old and dingy. Not sure I would recommend it for an event…read more Bathroom are not great. Read other reviews before booking here. I was here for an event and didn't stay too long

Due to confrontation with one of the guest owner shut off DJ and ruined the party of others…read more He dealt with the situation very unprofessionally.

We had our Baby Shower last July 15 at the Gathering Venue and it was the best decision we've ever…read moremade. The venue is very clean and spacious perfect for an event with under 100guest. All our guests had fun and they loved the set up. There is a garage parking near by. The venue itself is pretty and classy, minimal decorations would be needed. I also like how it has a separate room for food and drinks. (Bar table was a plus). I highly recommend this venue and would book again for our next event. Also transaction is very easy and the owner Aileen is very nice and responds fast to questions and requests.

I booked the Gathering Venue for my in laws 40th wedding anniversary and the venue was perfect!…read moreAileen was helpful from start to finish. Shes was easily reachable by phone when I needed her. My party had about 100 guest and we all fit perfect and the having the bar separate from the main area was a great plus! I can't wait to have my next event there.

People, We all been through happy time and difficult times . When we are grieving the loss of a…read moreloved one .Will this happened and we searched high and low . We needed to rent a venue for a Sunday. That maded almost impossible. Then there it was we never expected to fined this beautiful place in old town Bakersfield. It presented very simple in the outsided , Indoors it's gorgeous everything you might want available. I think the gracious owner were making this venue available to us. We had a great reunion of family from from home and from out of town for this place. I am truly thankful sincere.

La Mariposa Venue made my daughter's day magical. My…read moredaughter had an image for her quince; aesthetically pleasing with greenery and Amanda did that! So many guest complimented on how beautiful it looked. The food was amazing, I got many compliments on it, again thanks to La Mariposa Venue! The cake was so delicious. Thank you Amanda for setting us up and managing everything so well

We used fun flicks to host our Superbowl block/tailgate party. The event was a success. Chad and…read moreAmy (the owners) were very friendly, helpful and honest. Jarrett (the host) was on time, friendly and very respectful. We will be using their services again soon. Thank you for making our 1st annual block/tailgating party a success! Ricardo & Amber NOTE: the quality of the picture gets better with the absence of the sun light. However, the 1000 watt surround system worked all day! Enjoy!

Absolutely the best time ever. Very professional and reliable!! Would recommend Chad, his employees…read moreand state of the art equipment any time!!

The Empty Space is one of my favorite places to be in Bakersfield.. Scratch that. The Empty Space…read moreis one of my favorite places to be period. I've caught at least a dozen shows here since finding out about this local gem in high school. From musicals to plays, every show has been amazing. They can make me crack up laughing, want to boogie on down with them during a dance break, and maybe even shed a tear. I can confidently say I would go to any show they put on. A friend could ask me if I wanted to go to the Empty Space tonight, and without knowing what was playing I would say yes. Consistently very talented casts! Phenomenal stage design! Great directing! Fun choreography! Lighting and audio teams always do a great job! It is always clear the whole team are fully invested in the material and bringing out the best in each other. Top tier local talent all around. The Empty Space is more than a place to catch amazing local theater. They also showcase art from local artists in their art gallery which acts as their lobby. I recommend getting there early to enjoy the artwork and grab their super affordable snacks. After being away for a while, I was excited to attend my first show at their new location, Dracula: A Comedy Of Terrors. And a bust out loud comedy it was. Phenomenal show as usual. I'm not sure I could've gotten a better welcome back to The Empty Space. Thank you to the whole cast and crew who made that show happen. Their new location is super nice and spacious. The old location had its charm, but their new location is much larger and the seating has extra leg room, which is always appreciated. Many longtime fans of the Empty Space will recall how the old building immersed the audience was in the show due to the close proximity to the performers, and how many of their productions would utilize the space in creative ways for stand out moments. I'm glad to say they do a great job utilizing the new space in a similar manner. When you walk into the theater you actually walk onto the stage initially which provides an all encompassing immediate immersion into whatever world you're about to enjoy an awesome story in. For those thinking of auditioning to be a cast member, I actually had the pleasure of being in their 2016 production of "In The Heights" which took place in their previous location and highly recommend it. It was a super fun experience. They're very kind and welcoming.

LOVE LOVE LOVE The Empty Space. I've only started going this year (2025) and so far have not been…read moredisappointed. The location is easy to get to and parking is plentiful. The lobby is nice and cozy and the staff is always super nice! The concession stand is reasonably priced with a good selection of snacks and drinks. I enjoy the custom cocktails they serve. The theater seating is good with good views no matter where you sit. The cast is always great and super talented. I highly support local theater and have been recommending The Empty Space to all my friends and family.

My first experience with this hall was when I was a small child and my grandparents had their 50th…read morewedding anniversary party here. Everyone had a great time. As an adult I knew I wanted to have my wedding here. The lady who owns this place was very nice. She was accommodating and helpful. We were allowed to set everything up for the reception the day before because as luck would have nobody was renting it that day. The best thing about this place is that you can have both your ceremony and reception here. This really worked for us as we were on somewhat of a tight budget. There is a Roman style stage in the back which is lovely for a ceremony. The Hall itself can hold up to 215 people. We only had 120 and there was ample room. It is equipped with a kitchen and a bar. If you are getting married in Bakersfield I highly recommend checking this place out!

I went to a Christmas party here on Saturday with some friends...Actually i didn't even know what…read morethis place was. But they rent it out for parties etc. The owners are super nice, the bathrooms were spotless no weird smells lol. It's spacious but not a lot of parking or maybe just weird parking i didn't see what was on the other side of the building so possibly more there. Hard wood floors and neutral decor so that makes it easy to decorate whatever function you may be having there. It has a bar and i will say the drinks were good but the pours were watched like an eagle and were small. The wine list was small but decent i just had an issue with the prices for drinks and wine the portions were in my opinion too small. I also would've appreciated my wine to be served in wine glasses instead of a plastic small clear solo cup...The food was catered by Salty's and everything i tried was yummy except the salad. I do want to reiterate that the staff and owners who run the hall are gracious and always had smiles on their faces. If i or someone in my family were in need to rent something for an event i would definitely keep this place in mind and recommend them especially for budget minded people.

I wanted to take a moment to share some feedback from my visit this evening. First and foremost, I…read morewant to recognize Alexis, who was absolutely amazing. She was attentive, kind, and handled everything with such professionalism despite clearly being given a lot of responsibility. She truly stood out and made our experience better. I did notice that she was responsible for distributing food, handing out sodas and waters, and assisting guests all at once. It seemed like she was being pulled in many directions while other staff were not stepping in to support her. From a guest perspective, it felt like a missed opportunity -- not only for efficiency and service flow, but also for her personally. Alexis has the personality and skill set of a strong bartender, and it seemed like she wasn't being utilized in a way that allows her (or the business) to maximize her strengths or earning potential. She was essentially serving waters and sodas while having the ability to provide full bar service, which would benefit both her and the establishment. My intention in sharing this is truly positive. Alexis is a fantastic employee and clearly cares about the guests and the establishment. Supporting team members like her and ensuring responsibilities are balanced among staff would likely improve both customer experience and employee satisfaction. Thank you for taking the time to read this. I appreciate the effort that goes into running a busy place like yours and wanted to share feedback that I hope is helpful.

To start off just wanted to say that my family and I ultimately did have fun. We had a great time…read moreand for the price it was worth it. We visited on a Sunday night. Place was not busy at all and there seemed to be 2 bartenders, two staff members, and one manger working. There are a few things I think would really help the business improve: To start off the customer service is below par, you don't get greeted or talked to unless you start the conversation off first. During our entire visit about 2.5 hours no one came and checked on us or ask us anything. Bartender was the only staff member who wore a smile and was extremely friendly throughout the visit. I would say some table touches by management or maybe having one person on the floor talking to people could not only generate more money but also better experiences. Usually I'm not the type to need most interactions when going places but this place definitely lacked it by a lot. Concerning the overall cleanliness of the building it also could have been a lot better. Restrooms were fairly clean but the tables themselves were very dirty as well as the booths. We had to ask twice for tables to be clean and ended up gathering them ourselves in order to sit down. The food was good though we ordered two pizzas some pitchers of soda and beer and some nachos. I do believe they should have a wider selection of food sold but I know most of the time that doesn't really fall on the management but more so the actual corporation. Price was also not too bad for food. For the actual bowling it was really fun I paid about $120 for about 7 people to bowl with shoes included apparently it was a special and you can bowl until they close. The equipment seemed really really old though I think this place is due for a remodel. The pins would fall on their own with no ball in sight, the balls would not go into the chute and instead roll back on the actual lane and get stuck and at times the whole system would just freeze and during those intense moments where we were trying to crown a winner the experience is just ruined. Overall the atmosphere was alright there were about 5 other family and they bunched us all up in the same booths instead of spreading everyone around to give people more space. The music was okay and the place didn't really scream fun. I think this place had lots of potential despite the age of the building by just tweaking a couple things which would make everyone's experience that much more enjoyable. Will I be back soon? Maybe not. Do I want to be back? Of course. Given there is basically no places in town like this I think this place has lots of room for improvement.

The Venue and Management is one of the best experiences we loved how attentive and organized…read moreeverything went during our events! Thank you Diane and team El Tango for everything !

The fact that these are not all 5 star reviews are crazy to me. I had my wedding almost four years…read moreago during COVID time right after the vaccinations were available and this place is the BEST most beautiful accommodating place I absolutely love the Owner she was on top of it they tell you everything in great detail in your contract and during the walk through not sure how anyone would be confused by anything. BOOK THIS VENUE of you can afford too I still hush over my wedding photos and I would never have achieved my vision without this venue! Thank you El Tango for being the epitome of Opulence