After arriving in Bakersfield, we were looking for places closeby to get some dinner. As we were…read morepulling up to the hotel, I thought I saw a sign that said brewery, so looked it up and - yep - there's a brewery right across the street. We walked over and had an enjoyable experience. I would first note, they only had 5 of the brewery's own beers on tap. I didn't mind, as I enjoyed a blood orange witbier. I had the sliders with veggie sticks and they were delicious. I was excited to see something besides just chips offered for sides. The seating space is ample and the night we were there, there was music. I was actually pleasantly surprised the music wasn't super loud and echo-y and we could still enjoy conversation. I would recommend stopping by for a beer and some food!

I came here last night with a group of 18 people while we were visiting Bakersfield, for the drag…read moreraces. When we made the reservation, no one told us that the restaurant operates as a self-service setup. We assumed, like most places that accept large reservations, that there would be some level of table service. Instead, the table was basically just a place for us to sit and eat. If we wanted drinks, we had to go up to the bar ourselves to order them. When it came time to eat, we had to leave the table again and go up to the front counter to place our food orders. No one came to the table to take orders, check on us, or even bring water. We ended up having to get water ourselves as well. What was most frustrating was at the end when I went to pay the bill and was told that an automatic 20% gratuity had been added because we were a large party. I completely understand adding gratuity when a staff is actively serving a large group taking orders, bringing drinks, refilling water, checking on the table, etc. But in this case there was essentially no service provided. Everything from ordering drinks, ordering food, and getting water was self-service. If the restaurant is going to run this way, that's fine but it should be clearly communicated when a large group makes a reservation, and automatic gratuity for "service" that didn't happen doesn't feel appropriate. We come to Bakersfield twice a year and after this experience, I don't think we will ever be back.

One of our favorite breweries. Great beers, sours, slushes, and seltzers. They have some iconic…read morefood trucks that grace the Dionysus grounds. They share a parking lot with another bar but hands down Dionysus has some of the best flavored brews. They have their iconic Milkshake Dreams, which is a milkshake IPA. Think of a milkshake beer, with the looks of a beer but the creamy aftertaste of a milkshake. They have an ever changing menu but with some key staples. Definitely some great merch, to go along with their to go drinks. Great bartenders, who will talk with you about the games or even the WWE matches they'll play some nights. Stop on in for a couple beers and definitely get one or two games in of NBA Jam, in their "game room." Have a great night out, or afternoon at the bar and see you at the next spot.

The beer is cold, refreshing and delicious! Plenty of offerings from staples to seasonal to limited…read moreruns to seltzers, there's something here for everyone. The beer slushes are pretty fun too, especially on those really hot summer days. Staff is super friendly and willing to help with suggestions if need be or just great conversation. The place is clean and has plenty of seating. The only real drawback is that the tasting room can get pretty hot during the summer, since it's located in a warehouse. The swamp cooler and cold drinks help tho. Overall 9/10 Oh, there's no food but they have regular food trucks. Just check their socials to see who they have when you're planning a visit.

Came back after about a year to Bottle shock and we happened upon their 2 year anniversary of the…read morenew owners buying the business. It was a lively fun family party atmosphere. It seems like they have a lot more events happening like movie nights and live music and just lots of stuff. We enjoyed our glass of pinot noir and Tempranillo and they were giving out small slices of pizza as part of their anniversary so I munched on that. They offered us a glass of champagne too but we declined. We sat watching the football game on the tv and enjoyed our date. For the night we went, it definitely felt more like a party place, people were drinking a lot of beer, taking shots, etc. but not sure if that was just because of it being their anniversary. We had fun!

Chill wine and beer bar with a huge patio. They have a food truck on site most of the week with…read moresome pretty fantastic deals on pizza and apps. The pizza especially is such a huge value if you get it during happy hour prices (and well worth it even if you dont). Highly recommended!

Great food and brews. The employees are always great to work with everyone who visits the brewery…read more The building has plenty of space for people to sit and walk around and even seating at the bar and enjoy a glass of beer and even enjoy a plate of excellent food right from the kitchen to your seating area. The visitors are always great for interacting with.

Came on a Friday at 4pm and enjoyed their happy hour offerings! Not a lot of folks gets so there…read morewas lots of interior places to choose to sit. We had bbq wings, fried green beans, and of course some of their delicious beer! Service was fast and friendly and it's a great deal for happy hour!

I was in Bakersfield, which is a rare occurrence, and I stopped by to eat at this place. I love a…read moregood barbecue, but I had low expectations for this one. I guess because it's a sports bar restaurant, and it's in Bakersfield. I got the shock of my life. It turned out, this was the best barbecue food I ever had. Not only that, but it's very affordable. I would say a bargain. I didn't have to spend 100+ dollars for 2 persons, like a lot of so called high quality barbecue restaurants. The briskets and ribs were amazing. Delicious, flavorful, and melts in your mouth. Sides were also delicious. The service was good too. You just go up and get your order. It took a little time, but the staff is helpful and friendly. I'll be back here again, the next time I'm in Bakersfield. Maybe I'll visit the Buck Owen's museum. Bakersfield is truly the Texas of California, although I've only been to El Paso, Texas.

Firestone grill is a halfway point on our travel adventure between Las Vegas and the bay area. It's…read morealso conveniently located on a freeway exit. It's a matchup that just can't get much better. I also feel safe parking a car here and not getting it broken into. Even so, I bring my backpack with my work laptops inside. The menu has my kids happy, there's a good variety for the adults. Not really into drinking on a road trip, but as bars go, looks like a great place to watch the game with your crew! The service is prompt, order at the counter and find a seat. It's nothing special, just a well orderd eatery with something for everyone. Except maybe vegan and vegetarian folks, you'll get by, but this spots heard towards carnivores.

What a neat hidden gem! I visited recently after having this spot on my list to check out, and I'm…read morevery glad I finally stopped in! The interior is super cute and on theme! You can tell they take what they do seriously by the quality of their food, while not taking themselves too seriously through the fun ways they lean into the knight theme through their fun decor and menu. The Loaded Crusader Burger and fries were very delicious and surprisingly affordable. Nice bun, thick bacon, crispy onion ring, juicy patty. The woman behind the bar was very kind and the restaurant was spotless. They have a larger venue in the back which looked nice for events I would like to check out one day.

Crusader is tucked away in an office park right on district blvd. There plenty of parking and they…read morehost a couple of different events like cooking classes and line dancing. A group of us came for line dancing and it was great fun. Last time I came they didn't have food options so that's been a pleasant addition. They have a good mix of beers on tap and other drinks like cocktails and ciders. My one gripe is that I was so hot in the dancing area! It would have been nice to have some of the industrial fans blowing to get a breeze going. Otherwise great time and service.

I'm a big fan of sours and as such I went to Dionysus for a long time but they seems to be drifting…read moreaway from the sours and haven't really had anything new recently. I noticed this place right next door so I thought I'd give it a quick try. The staff were very friendly and greeted me upon entry. They even had a dog walking around wanting pets, they are pet friendly so I gave her a little love. They have a great selection of sours and other beers in the coolers. They aren't the cheapest but they are bringing them in from other great local places so expect $8-9 a can if you want to the hit coolers. They have a great selection on tap as well so sit down and enjoy some great company and great drinks.

Such a cool place to hang out , even if your stopping by for a quick beer ! Every one is very…read morefriendly !! Next time I'm in town I will definitely come back

Happy hour from 4-6. Centro has drink and food specials that are not only delicious but…read morebudget-friendly. I had the croquettes and spicy potato pearls. Croquettes were crispy on the outside with a soft, pillowy center. The spicy potato pearls were a delight to eat. When you bite into it, a burst of flavor comes out. I paired these delicate bites with a Moscow mule. The bartender makes a great one here. Service, atmosphere, and food quality is a great addition to the downtown scene Indeed.

I was downtown and needed some lunch. Pub food sounded good, but I'm not really a drinker. That's…read morewhen I thought of Central Cali brewing. I ordered the spicy chicken sandwich, and while that beer list looked amazing, I passed. The place is very comfortable. And the service is prompt and courteous. There are lots of TVs to follow just about any sports. My sandwich came on a bun with cabbage and cucumber. Chicken breast was tender and had just the right amount of spice. They also make these homemade French fries that are delicious. If you're downtown, hungry, and you especially like beer, you gotta give Centro Cali brewing a visit.

We were running errands and came in to Lengthwise at the Marketplace on a Sunday 3/1/26. We were…read morewarmly greeted by the staff and the patrons all seemed really friendly too. The interior of the building is really open with lots of standing room. The bathrooms were very clean as well. We just grabbed some beers here, but the food looked awesome too! I think this is going to be a great spot for stopping in when in the area. We sat on the covered patio looking across the street to CSUB and it was very nice and the mellow vibe we were looking for that day. We will be back!

Recommend the Chipotle Shrimp tacos and fried green beans are excellent. The kids' menu chicken…read morestrips are great, too, plus a large portion. Service was kind and attentive. Nice, relaxed environment. Thank you for a great lunch. The Lengthwise Double IPA on draft is perfect.

We came in on a Tuesday night 3/3/26 at around 7pm. We walked to the counter and I was able to…read moretaste a couple lighter beers, the server helped me find a beer that I liked. We were served our drinks and put our order in and found a table. The food came pretty quickly and was really freaking good. My husband got the Stinky Chili Mac n Cheese and I got the Turkey Boy Club Sandwich on cheddar jalapeño bread. The stinky style is melted gorgonzola cheese (which is not my favorite so I didn't partake, but my husband verified it was eye-rolling-back good). The interior of the pub was big open and clean. The server was awesome too - able to juggle all the customers, beer, and food serving - great staff!

If you love craft beer, then this is your place. However, if you want liquor, you won't find it…read morehere. This place is a nice size, they serve good food, and they sometimes have live music..Win! Win! Win!