Beer was on point. Bartender not so much! On her phone most of the time no interaction with guests…read more Rude! Date 3/15/25 approximately 6:00. Cheer the fuck up and enjoying your job.

This place is perfect. Lots of beer choices and the people that come here are usually pretty chill…read more The owners are great and they always have random food vendors and events. You can even buy some canned beers to go. If you don't like beer, they also have some wine. Their annual beerfest type event is hands down the best bang for your buck.

I'm a firm believer in supporting local businesses and keeping our Old Town vibrant, which is why…read moreour group chose The Pour House for a social with 30+ people -- some traveling from Soledad and the Monterey Peninsula to enjoy our Downtown Salinas! We covered drinks in honor of Boss's Day. Service was ok -- the couple running the place were attentive, though they preferred to point you to QR codes over talking directly to you (not my favorite). Unfortunately, the customer service judgment was a bit poor. When we politely asked to lower the music briefly for a short announcement, we were told it "wouldn't be fair to other customers." There were only a few others there, five perhaps and not deeply engaged in listening to music. A small act of courtesy could've gone a long way. Old Town Salinas thrives when businesses and community support each other.

Not sure if it's because we were there during Cali Roots weekend (so everyone was out of town in…read moreMonterey), but it was super chill here, with plenty of seating. We came for a pre-dinner drink. The server (owner?) was also very sweet and was helping us look up places to have dinner nearby. They have a huge selection of beers, ciders, seltzers, etc. My partner got a kombucha, and I just got a non-alcoholic light beer. The interior is like, industrial chic? Is that a thing? In any case, I like.

I'm extremely disappointed with how we were treated. We've been regular customers, and this…read moreexperience completely changed how we view this place. Someone in our group took a photo behind the bar, and instead of handling the situation professionally, the bartender immediately became rude and escalated things. We were asked to leave, which is one thing--but what made the situation worse was that my card was still swiped and we were never served any drinks. After that, the bartender continued talking about us and involved another bartender, which turned into an unnecessary scene and got us kicked out. The interaction felt disrespectful, targeted, and completely unprofessional. If there was an issue with taking a picture, that could have been communicated respectfully instead of creating a hostile situation. As regulars, we expected better treatment and better customer service.

I'm 46 years old. I've been to a lot of bars in my life, some of the "diviest" bars in America…read more There is a lady that bartends at night at the Kings Den that is one of the absolute worst bartenders I've ever experienced in my entire life. Zero bartending etiquette. She argues with patrons, she argues with her coworkers, I honestly don't really even know why she works there. The other guy has to tolerate her, and they appear to argue in front of patrons - it's not cute. He just stands there, staring at patrons as they sit waiting for drinks while the line gets longer and longer. Bartending is clearly not their jam. They have no signature cocktails, and the cocktails they do make are pretty bad. The karaoke is pretty egregious, it's like a guy who likes to sing poorly decided he wanted to set up karaoke just so he had a reason to sing sometimes and make other people listen to it. It's a dive bar, which in itself isn't bad. But it's like if you were driving through the bad part of Bakersfield and said "this place looks cool" and then stopped for a drink and then realized that it's Bakersfield but it's not. It's actually Salinas. You go here because you NEED to, because there's nothing else open, and then when this place closes you go to Jaime's. It's the second worst Salinas has to offer, and I'm saying that with optimism.

Great bowling facility. It has been years since I have been in here and it looks amazing. The…read morelanes are clean and it looks like newer furniture and tabletops. The house balls are a bit rough, so look for the smoother ones. Our group orders up a couple of thin crust pizzas that tasted good and hit the spot. Though, I felt like I need to wash my hands between bowls. The service was great in the beginning but once the "League Players" showed it was really busy. So if you have an issue with your lane it might be like pulling teeth to get it fixed. Overall, this is a beautiful bowling facility. Did I mention they have a full service bar? It can be a great place to watch a game or a grab a drink during play. How to be back soon.

I had a good time! Went with a group from my church…read more Handful of adults and a dozen high schoolers. We paid for a group package with pizza and soda which was a smart idea. No hassles with ordering and they brought it out on time. With the package it's by time not by the game, you can get in around 2 1/2 games in. After we finished they came out and cleaned up the tables. Overall a good couple of hours. Last words...good fun.

We just had lunch and watched the USA/ Australia soccer game. Food and service were outstanding -…read morethanks, Benny. The win was great too. Super French dip and brownie dessert.

When You mention oldtown (downtown/city center) salinas. You mention Dubbers, it is a staple to our…read morecommunity. The service Is great. Employees treat you like family whether it's your first time there or been going there for years. The food is really good best wings in town. It's a family friendly sports bar an grill!

We really like this place. It's a great place to catch all of your sporting events with several…read moreTVs. For example during NFL football season he has all of the TVs on different games. It makes it really nice when your spouse or friend would rather watch their team. They also open at 10 AM on Sundays so you can watch NFL. They do a lot of different events, including karaoke and open mic night. Also, the service is always excellent and the feeling you get when going there is always warm and welcoming. They do not have food, but they do let you bring food in. The new Otters Den sign definitely adds to the ambience.

Bartenders are great at all they do. I have to say they are the best on the west. If you hav not…read moreben to the Otters den I highly recommend it foranu occasion. You will notbe disappointed that's for sure. The place is clean and you will feel like part of the otter family.

Bankers Casino has become one of our go-to spots whenever we're grabbing drinks or attending an…read moreevent nearby, especially since they're open late. Their food is seriously underrated. The shrimp tacos absolutely live up to the hype--they really are the talk of the town. The tortilla is perfectly crispy, with crispy cheese on the outside that adds the best texture and flavor. The shrimp is seasoned well and full of flavor, and the salsa brings a nice kick that ties everything together. Definitely a must-order. And somehow the pancakes are just as impressive, fluffy, soft, and delicious. They're the perfect comfort food, especially later at night. The services is also great and very fast. If you're looking for a late night spot with surprisingly great food, Bankers Casino is it!

I have never eaten here. Rumor has it there is some good food though. There are no slots contrary…read moreto what the name might lead you to believe. There are cards. I play cards. Sometimes I win. Sometimes I lose. The dealers are super chill and they make sure it does not ever get too crazy, which is nice. It's comfortable and feels fair. Not like some places where you literally feel like you're just donating to the house. Baccarat and Spanish 21in addition to poker variations offer plenty of options. Big screen TVs usually play whatever event or sport is in season. Best local option I know of in that regard.

Tri-tip sandwich was so tender. It melted in my mouth first time I've ever had one that tender…read moreamazing. The waitress was the owner. He never stops and he is fast and good. Normally they have music and when they do, it's really great music. It's an amazing place. I recommend it for everyone. Oh also they have a a bar wine and drink drinks beer I believe hard alcohol not sure it's just amazing place. I'm going back.

I used to love this place, but it has changed so much, first the prices went up, which I understand…read moresince everything in price went up. But still overpriced the tri tip is still good, but for some reason the last couple of times I've been there the food is cold and worse of all the beer is lukewarm I let the owner know but I was ignored. I guess there usual customers like it like that.