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.

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

My husband loves cigars. He's recently discovered the newly redone 17th Street Cigar Lounge. I've…read morebeen there a few times with him, and I've enjoyed it every time. The service is great. You can chat with everyone. It's like a local Cheers.

I've been to the cigar bar several times in the past and it was an ok place to have a cigar and a…read moredrink. This review is after I visited since new ownership. WOW, they really cleaned up the place. No more dilapidated furniture. New sound system, more drink selection, and a better variety of cigars. They updated the ventilation system and it's not overly smoky in there. Last time we were there they were still working on some of the renovations, but I can't wait to see it when everything is completed. We have gone a few times recently and had a great time. If you like a chill environment to have a cigar and some drinks, you gotta come and check out the cigar bar now. And remember, it's not just a place just for guys bring your ladies and have a good time.

It's always nice to find a place that no one knows about. Came here by total chance, they only have…read morebeer and wine there but they had a food truck outside and you are allowed to bring the food in. What I really liked about this dive bar is that they had quite a few pool tables there and it seemed like they were setting up for music to be played on Saturday night.

Great bar ,very freindly peole .great place to play pool have some beers and enjoy musicread more

Girlfriend Saturday brunch at the Botanist. Emily our…read moreserver was so friendly & accommodating. She helped make this a brilliant lunch for us. If you go for brunch on Saturday definitely get there early as they fill up fast and don't take reservations. As the place fills up the noise does escalate. But it's a happy fun atmosphere. We all had the breakfast smash burgers which were juicy and delicious! We ordered a side of the Green Dukkah Fries, Yum Yum! I had the Lime & Lechee cocktail, my friends had sparkling wine & red wine. Everything was scrumptious! As always a fun place to go for fine cocktails & good grub!

Speakeasy vibe. An absolute must check out when spending time in Bako. Food is excellent,…read moreconsistent and reasonable pricing. Service attentive and waiters/waitresses pleasant and happy to serve. This is a go to spot for anyone traveling through Kern County.

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!

Spring break means errands and mom and son lunch out, in the middle of a Wednesday!…read more I have quite the picky eater with me 99% of the time so I don't get to go where I want 99% of the time. But that's to one of the biggest kids menus I've seen, I was able to talk my son into some real restaurant food and not fast food for lunch. It was not busy at all. The hostess was really friendly and so was our waiter. We were immediately sat and given waters. I went with the poke salad and it was so good! Very filling and a lot bigger than it seems in the photo. The amount of tuna was great,they definitely did not short me on my dish. My son got the kids cheese pizza and he was very impressed by the stringiness of the cheese. It also came with a decent amount of fries and fruit. He also loved the dragon fruit lemonade. The lighting was a bit dark but the music was great and my son enjoyed watching the Dodgers play on one screen and music videos on another. Definitely going back soon!

I am a BLT fanatic, this Double Stacked BLT was just Okay…read more So much lettuce, did I say so much lettuce. Service was great, I think next time we are going to do a couple appetizers and split an entrée.

Nobody plans to spend an evening in Bakersfield. You pass through it on the way to somewhere else…read more-- Mammoth, the Sequoias, the long flat grind up the 99 to Sacramento -- and if you stop at all, it's for gas or a bathroom or because your BMW's brakes have decided, somewhere around the Grapevine, that they'd rather not. Thank you, Weatherford BMW of Berkeley, for the near-death experience and, inadvertently, for one of the best nights out I've had in years. Stranded and waiting on repairs, we checked into The Padre, the only hotel in Bakersfield that feels like someone with a subscription to Dwell had a hand in it, and set out walking through a downtown that time has treated with more kindness than reputation suggests. There's a Woolworth's luncheonette still hanging on. There are old brick facades and wide sidewalks and the particular quiet of a Central Valley evening when the heat finally breaks. And then, on 18th Street, there is Tiki-Ko, and suddenly you are no longer in Bakersfield at all. You are, instead, inside someone's magnificent obsession. Tiki-Ko is a proper tiki bar -- not a tiki-themed cocktail lounge, not a place that bought some bamboo at a craft store and called it atmosphere, but a genuine, committed, floor-to-ceiling shrine to mid-century Polynesian fantasy. The carvings are real. The lighting is correct -- which is to say, barely there. The mugs are serious. There are pufferfish lamps and carved totems and the whole glorious taxonomy of tiki ephemera, accented here and there with a skate-culture edge that keeps it from feeling like a museum. It's reverent without being precious. The drinks are the real thing. Mai Tais built with actual orgeat. Zombies that earn the name. The bartenders make them with the kind of care and enthusiasm that tells you this isn't a gig -- it's a calling. They want you to be here. They want to talk about rum. They want you to try the Painkiller. In a city that most Angelenos regard as a punch line, somebody built a world-class cocktail bar and filled it with joy, and the regulars clearly know it. You will not plan a trip to Bakersfield. But if you find yourself there -- by mechanical failure, by accident, by the peculiar mercy of a bad brake job -- walk downtown. Find the tiki bar. Order a second round. Stay longer than you intended. Bakersfield has been underestimated, and Tiki-Ko is the proof.

Tiki bar located in Downtown Bakersfield that kind of acts as two locations or spaces. There's the…read moremain bar at the corner and if you go outside and walk a bit down the sidewalk, there's 'The Sinking Ship' with a more heavy nautical and speakeasy vibe (where you enter and walk down some stairs and find a lush decor). I only had a drink upstairs at the original bar and I ordered my default go to when I visit new tiki bars and am unfamiliar with their menus and that was the painkiller. The service or person behind the bar was chill and super friendly. I came in on the earlier side of a Friday evening, so although people were trickling in, the place wasn't packed. Since I was only able to stay for a drink, I just wanted to walk down and check out 'The Sinking Ship' and was thoroughly impressed by the decor (well pretty much for both spaces). Definitely a place I'd love to grab drinks with friends or spend more time at.

My husband and I were looking for a place to hangout and have a drink. A few of our friends…read morerecommended we try McGarry's. The security guards were friendly and one of them (Jose) went above and beyond helped us find a table. The bartenders were quick and our drinks were delicious. Once we were done, Jose and the other security guard opened the gate for us and wished us a good night. We would definitely go back.

Several attempts but every time we've waited several minutes to be served. Sure, the bartender will…read moreeventually come by and smile, get your drink and that's the last we see if her. I guess we're not as important as the 5 local hillbillies sitting in the reserved section up front. Oh well, after 4 minutes of no service we went across the street. Too bad, it's a great place... depending on who's working

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.