Great food but music to loud can't hear the person at my table and I went at 4:30 pm service is also very good and friendly maybe lunch is better for the music not to be so loud read more

Ac is fixed, thankfully! No longer dancing in a sauna. I'm not increasing the stars though for a few reasons. (1) budget cuts to the line dance instructors. Last I posted, we regularly had specific instructors out to the venue. The budget for said instructors was cut and now they do not teach here anymore. (2) Food and drink are still mediocre. We usually eat elsewhere in old town if we do eat. (3) It's dirty. Hairballs roll by while dancing like tumbleweeds in the high desert. It is a dance floor and the floor should be taken care of. Instead, my husband and I are constantly kicking things off the floor so no one slips and falls. (Rhinestones, bandaids, fake nails) (4) Things are still broken. Electrical problems, plumbing issues, lockers, broken floor boards that have been broken for years and trip hazards in the cement. Stools and tables broken. The thing that keeps us coming back here are the people. We've seen a lot of turnover over the years but the ones who have stayed long enough (that we have gotten to know) are amazing. It would not be the same place without them. We adore them all and when someone leaves - whether to move on to another place or taking a LOA - we are always so sad to see them go. They make this place fun and inviting (and safe). read more

I've been going to the Temecula Stampede for 12 years, so I consider myself a longtime regular and someone who truly loves this place and the country-dance community. That's why I'm really disappointed about the new $200 charge for the high-top tables. These are tables where many of us regulars have always enjoyed sitting, and I don't think charging $200 for them is something the longtime customers want. After supporting the Stampede for 12 years, it's frustrating to feel like the experience is changing in a way that makes it harder for regulars to enjoy the place the way we always have. The people who have been coming for years are a big part of what makes the Stampede what it is. I really hope management will listen to the regulars and reconsider the $200 high-top table charge. We want to continue coming, dancing, supporting the Stampede, and being part of the community without feeling like we have to pay an additional $200 just to sit at a table we've been accustomed to using. I love the Temecula Stampede and want to see it continue to be a place where longtime regulars feel appreciated and heard. read more

We really WANT to love Temecula Stampede. The location couldn't be better. It's right in Old Town Temecula, an area built around an Old West/cowboy atmosphere. Stampede advertises itself as the "West Coast's Largest Country Venue," and my wife loves line dancing, so on paper this should be one of our favorite places. Unfortunately, it feels like there is an enormous amount of unrealized potential here. Our biggest issue is simple: If you're going to advertise yourself as a COUNTRY venue, then be a country venue. There is some country music, especially earlier in the evening, but as the night goes on it becomes increasingly dominated by club music. We often leave around 9 PM because the country atmosphere we came for starts disappearing. And we're not the only ones. A lot of our friends feel the same way. We routinely drive farther to places like Whiskey River, Wild West Arena, Cowboy Country, The Ranch, or other venues because they stay much more committed to the country experience. That's frustrating because Stampede is right here in Temecula and has the size, location, dance floor, and atmosphere to be something incredible. Bring in GOOD country bands. Charge more for the right shows. Adults with disposable income will absolutely pay for quality entertainment, good food, and good drinks. When Stampede has concerts, the place can be packed. That should tell management something. The food is another huge missed opportunity. The menu is so basic that our normal routine is to eat dinner somewhere else in Old Town, usually Gambling Cowboy or 1909, and then come to Stampede afterward for line dancing. That means Stampede loses our entire dinner bill before we even walk through the door. Why? Use the space better. Expand the kitchen/menu and make food that actually gives people a reason to eat here. People will come for good food, stay for dancing, and continue buying drinks throughout the night. The cocktails need the same attention. Look at what some of the successful restaurants and bars around Old Town are doing. Make a great smoked Old Fashioned. Make quality signature cocktails. Charge more for them. People WILL pay more for a great drink and a great experience. And get the staff out engaging customers! We rarely see servers circulating and asking if anyone wants another drink. You don't get what you don't ask for. Every customer sitting there with an empty glass is potentially a lost sale. The facility itself could also use more attention. There are old pieces of gum stuck all over portions of the dance floor. That sounds minor, but details matter. This is supposed to be a major entertainment venue. Take pride in the dance floor and presentation. I'd also seriously rethink how some of the interior space is being used. Three pool tables at $1 per game and retail space that often seems quiet probably aren't maximizing the revenue potential of such a large venue. 3 tables x 20 games each a night = $60. That space could potentially be used for additional seating, food service, bars, entertainment, or something else that contributes to the overall experience. The frustrating part is that Stampede has SO MUCH going for it. You have Old Town Temecula. You have the cowboy atmosphere. You have a huge building. You have a great dance floor. You have people who WANT country music and line dancing. You have an adult customer base willing to spend money on good food, premium cocktails, live bands, and a great night out. Lean into it! Be the "West Coast's Largest Country Venue" that you advertise yourselves to be. Make Stampede a destination for country music, not another nightclub that happens to have some country music early in the evening. We genuinely want this place to succeed because the potential is enormous. Give us great country music, better food, quality cocktails, live bands, an engaged staff, and a clean dance floor, and we'd happily spend our entire evening, and our money, right here instead of going somewhere else. Or...Don't do anything and just continue on your current path ...but I guarantee you'll bleed cash quickly and be forced to sell in the near future. read more

I love Stampede. It's the place that started my love of line dancing, and the community is a huge part of why I keep coming back. DJ Kermie keeps the music going, and Adam behind the bar makes great drinks. There's a lot to love here, which makes this disappointing to write. I'd love to leave a five star review, but I visited last night, and it was dead compared to the Friday nights I'm used to. Then I learned they're starting to charge $200 to sit at wooden tables with metal stools. The exact same tables and stools we've been sitting at for free for years. Make it make sense, because the math isn't mathing. As a business owner, I understand needing to make money. But I think this approach could cost far more in lost business than it brings in through table charges. Regulars have always seemed to make up so much of the crowd, and we keep showing up because we love this place. That loyalty deserves some consideration. There are plenty of other places to go line dancing that don't charge for tables, and some don't even have a cover charge. We've stayed loyal to Stampede, but changes like this make it harder to keep choosing it. And honestly? As big as my group is , Better food would give us a reason to spend way more money than 200.00! I'd much rather put my money toward a good meal than pay $200 for a place to sit. I hope management rethinks this. I'd love to keep supporting the place that got me onto the dance floor in the first place. I'll come and update to a 5 star when it's fully deserved. read more

Good music and fantastic dance floor. It's especially good when you go as a group early. All ages and many younger people come later. Good ambiance. read more

Racist, wouldn't give us water, terrible service, bad workers. DONT GO They also would not give managers number or hr read more

Great DJ, great people, and amazing dancers! I feel honored dancing next to them. Thank you

This place was a thumbs down. We come from the In Kahoots days, where a country line dancing bar would actually play country music, not just for line dancing, but also two steppin That was not the case. West Coast largest country line dancing venue?? I don't think so. Super disappointed with the pop music line dancing or whatever you call that. The only thing worth the extra star was the bull riding competition, which was pretty entertaining. Do better Stampede! read more

I have never meant such a rude bartender in my life. The blonde bartender was EXTREMELY rude and should not be in customer service at all. I will not come back and have never been treated like this anywhere else. read more

Me and my friends went here for the first time. I went up to the bar and asked for a bottle of water. I'm 19 so obviously I wouldn't ask for anything else. The blonde bartender puts a bottle of water and a cup of ice in-front of me. I tip the bartender and sign the receipt. Two minutes later she comes over to me and my friends and says " I took a cup full of liquor" obviously I wouldn't do that if I only payed for water. I have worked in restaurants since I was 16 years old and I've been a server for over a year. I would NEVER treat a customer like this. I will never be back and I felt extremely disrespected. read more

Drew M was so kind to us and helpful! Will definitely come back because of this 5 star customer service :)

My girlfriend and I came here on a Saturday night with hopes of going line dancing and dancing together. However they only played one country line dancing song and that was Outlaw. The rest of the songs were mainly just pop songs not country songs. Seriously if you are looking for country songs to line dance to I would recommend that you avoid this place at all cost. It's just a waste of your hard working money and gas! We're never coming back here ever again! Also their youtube line dancing videos, I wouldn't recommend watching them because they don't play those songs that they teach! read more

At the entrance is security. After a person and belongings search, your ID is scanned to check if you're of legal age. Then it's a $10 cover fee. Cash or card is accepted. I came here on a Saturday night around 8:00pm. It wasn't crowded yet. It seems like the crowd starts picking up around 9:00 or 9:30 pm. I came with friends for a birthday celebration. Our goal was to ride the bull and maybe check out the line dancing. The bull ride is also $10 with the option of a shot for an additional amount. The bull itself needs a cosmetic upgrade. One horn was a little loose and the handle is a vertical rope with a knot. "Knot" really ideal. Despite those little details, the bull riding was fun and entertaining. As for the line dancing, I was hoping for a more visual instruction step by step but it wasn't. It was more of an explanation of the steps, but no problem. Overall, it's a spacious place and entertaining. I feel more relaxed knowing there is security presence all around entrance searches. I would come back again but mainly for the bull. He and I connected. read more

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The Stampede used to be the bomb.com, however over the years it has gone down hill a bit. When the focus was on country it was a blast. Always was a bit of a "meat market", but eye candy is nice while having a few cold ones. Anyway, might be worth checking out if you are in Temecula. Friday and Saturday nights are the best. Food is decent, service is ok. read more

*zero stars* warning! Horrible place! They have the worst judgement ever! We'd just started our night celebrating my 50th BD so decided to check out this place to start off and entrance was denied to my husband accusing him of being intoxicated which was absurd. It was disappointing and a horrible way to start our night luckily we went to couple neighbors bars and had a blast. DON'T GO TO THIS PLACE IF YOU CANT STAD STILL WHILE THEY WAND YOU DOWN LOL read more

First time here. I walk in, use the restroom, WASH MY HANDS TWICE BECAUSE IM OCD, and I get kicked out for the X on ONE wrist being lighter than the other. Keep in mind I'm black so the X on one wrist is still visible but not as dark as my friends and I get kicked out even though the staff knew the situation and circumstance. not to mention the secruity who was pushing me out even though I was speaking calmly and coorperating with everything she said. She told me we would go to the front to redraw and I completely agreed, but when I told her I had to wait for my friend at the bathroom, she completely switched up the story to her boss to make it seem as if I was lying, which I was not, getting me kicked out. Then I was threatened to get banned my first time and for what?? Cuz the security has trust issues and couldn't believe another girl would wait for her friend? I was not trying to cause trouble, all they had to do was draw over the already visible X because I really did not mind and wasn't tryna do anything sneaky, but instead you kick me out while the rest of my group of EIGHT is in there dancing. so I ended up in the car for an hour because they didn't wanna redraw with their damn expo marker. "Come back next week" I'm chillin. U got me to drive 45 minutes, pay $20, then kick me out within 5 minutes. Awful don't come here read more

I had the Most Wonderful Time Ever!!! I will be learning all the steps on Youtube so I can have all the moves! Sooo much Fun doesn't matter if you are single or how old you are People there are super friendly, kind snd inviting! Going back to keep on learning! read more

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I couldn't possibly care less what anyone says. This place is amazing! The staff and security are awesome. Anyone who says "they wouldn't let me in because they suspected I was already drunk" is lying. I have a tremor and foot drop which can make me look like I'm drunk, but they have never stopped me. The security knows what they are doing. God bless them. read more

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Everything needs to improve. We were kicked off the dance floor for "not knowing how to properly line dance" which is fine. But then the older woman continued to hassle us for every little thing we did from then on out. We weren't allowed to hold our drinks, we weren't allowed to dance, we weren't allowed to look her in the eye, we weren't allowed to order, we weren't allowed to look master in the eye. I have never, ever felt excluded or pulled the "race card" but holy cow was it obvious they were trying to keep this bar... "pure" for lack of a better word. We're all Hispanic but some of us do look a little mixed and I think that was enough to signal the alarm bells. We weren't allowed to drink, laugh, dance, or breathe without them running over with the bull whips. I'll never step inside this place again without a body cam. read more

Didn't even make it through the door. Security took one look at us and said we "looked intoxicated" -- no conversation, no questions, just immediate judgment. It felt racially motivated, as we're Hispanic, and based on other reviews, this place seems to have a pattern of discriminating against anyone who doesn't match their image. Unwelcoming, unfair, and unacceptable. I genuinely hope they go out of business. You are located in wine country and in downtown full of bars. Chances are half the people that go to your establishment will have had at least one drink. read more

the DJ Kermie, I think his name is, needs to go. He will only play your song request if you're a girl and probably secretly sleeping with him. Seriously a weirdo. He also is just a horrible DJ lmao and for such a nice bar I'm shocked. Maybe switch to djing at a local frat party because in that case they will be too intoxicated to even pay attention to what they are listening too. #GETABETTERDJ!!!!!! read more

I've been to many country bars across Southern California and in a few other states. This one was very spacious, so many different areas to enjoy different activities within, such as pool tables, bull riding, outdoor patio areas (much needed due to how hot it is inside!!), multiple bar areas to order drinks, a very large dance floor that divides the couples from the single dancers, and a DJ that plays a wide variety of mixed genres that everyone can enjoy! I've read other reviews that were rated poorly because they ranked by regulars, those who all know the dance moves vs those who don't (claiming they are not welcome on the dance floor...hmmm, I didn't see that at all in fact many were welcoming and teaching others!), and complained that it is a non-traditional country type bar and dint play country music. However, being in Temecula where diversity is at its finest and many who are just out to enjoy a great night of dancing, I think their music mix fits the crowds in fact, the night I was there, the DJ graciously introduced newlyweds and had the crowd welcome their first dance! Hard to say they are not welcoming. It was my first time here and I absolutely enjoyed the night! Friends and family joined in on the fun learning how to dance to a few songs or even doing our own thing, as other newbies were! We had a blast! Mind you all they offer lessons around 6:30pm! So many regulars I spoke to said they come every weekend to learn and "workout"! We look forward to coming out more often! We reserved table service so we had a table to ourselves with bottle service and a host who kept our drinks filled, cold, and our food coming. Ms. Ryan made our night a fabulous one hosting us all night! I took away one star because as much as we love to dance, it was really warm in the facility. However, we plan to bring portable fans with us next time as we saw other patrons with their own personal fans. Great place to hang with a large group! read more

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I was actually really excited to come to this place but unfortunately we didn't make it in. It was the beginning of the night and my brother (combat veteran) was getting wanded down and as he turned around he apologized to the security that he can't really hear well. The security looked at him and was offended my brother said sorry and he asked why are you sorry bro? My brother repeated I don't have good hearing, I was just saying sorry I can't hear you. The security told him yah we can't let you in. My brother thought he was kidding because we hadn't even begin drinking and he was nothing short of respectful. I asked to speak to a manager on why my brother was being discriminated against and explain he doesn't hear well because of his service but they didn't care to listen. The whole group was disappointed. Horrible process. read more

Unless you're a professional dancer, or want to be, skip this place. The entire dance floor is taken over by people who obviously put a lot of time into learning dance routines. If you're just an average person out for a good time of dancing and fun, you're not welcome on the dance floor. Kinda boring to stand on the side watching others have a good time! read more

The dj is ugly inside and out don't recommend also the crowd of regulars are very strange

We visit here other day. it is so amazing atmosphere the food and service was great. Grant the bouncer was tough marine At the door!!!! read more

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Don't understand how you have a dj that requires a Venmo payment to play requests. Isn't he getting paid? Also, when you allow this you get specific songs from the Venmo crowd the general populace don't dance to. Left early...so while the dj may have made a killing, the bar lost out on drinks/food purchases (I wasn't the only one who left disappointed). read more

Andrew and Drew are the bestest. they make me feel so safe. Kim and Adam know what I need before I even say it, and Kermie and Nate play all the songs that I want to hear. 10/10 read more

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extremely bad vibe and rude staff. don't waste your time here. the he/she's at the door are disrespectful, let alone the bad staff inside.

Lots of line dancing. Not as country western as it used to be. Miss the old days. Much better crowd. Lots of police offering breathalyzer per table. Making sure nobody left drunk. Great service. read more

It's a cool place lots of bars, a store, and pool. There is a cowboy kitchen but from what I saw most of the food is fried and I wish they had more healthy options. The bartenders seemed to be friendly and there was a waitress. I was very taken aback by the waitresses uniform. It did not seem appropriate for her body type or the feel of the place. I feel awful to say that but it was very uncomfortable to see that. Country wasn't really played but I don't mind that it made it more fun. Overall doesn't seem like a country bar but might return to check it out on a different night. Maybe it was just an off night. read more

I had a good time. idk why there are bad reviews. Have only been once but everyone was nice and the dancing was fun. There are line dances until about 11pm and then it's just normal dancing so plan accordingly. read more

Food was delicious. Very nice atmosphere. We sat in bar area for about 45 minutes and servers were friendly with good drink recommendations. White chocolate Martini! read more

Honestly this place has gone down hill. I used to come every Thursday! The food is great,bartenders phenomenal, and but it's the prices. The drinks are expensive on top of the $10-$15 to get in it's just not worth it. I loved how stampede would play country music but now it's all pop and rap I came to a country bar for country so vibe ruined. read more

I went here tonight for midget wrestling I had reserved a table with a server and I think I would've had better odds going to the bar. We waited almost 2 hours for bar food and almost 30-45 mins for a bucket of beer. I paid almost 300 tonight just for the tickets and had to pay the bill with an unadvised ( not on the menu, and not on the website) 20% tip on it. I tried to call the manager over but had to wait over 30 mins and just left. My first time coming here for anything and don't think I'll be back again unfortunately. I did leave a voicemail after leaving the establishment and hope to hear back from their management to fix this issue. read more

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Awful service. These people were racist and rude. They kicked my friends out because they washed their hands off in the bathroom and it removed the sharpie on their hand. The marks on the hands distributed people who were under 21 as opposed to over 21 since we went on Thursday which was their 18+ night. we cooperated with everything they said. When we got to the front she completely switched up in front of the manager and told my friends they were no longer allowed to even though 2 seconds ago she said we could? Not to mention, the sharpie marks on the hands were pointless since there were different colored wristbands for those over and those under 21. So they were causing a fuss for no reason. the employee continued to lie to the manager about what happened even though we said we were willing go to the front and redraw the sharpie on their hands like she said we could do. We told the employee that it was hard to see the sharpie after she washed her hands because my friend was black but the mark was still clearly visible and she said "i don't care". I strongly believe that with as cooperative we were begin, they continued to double back on everything they said and lie, as well as redrawing my white friend's mark and but not my black friend. Charged us $20 just to kick us out after 5 minutes. It's a scam and they definitely know they're stealing peoples money. Employees are on a serious power trip. Do not come here. read more

The staff is iffy we were cut off after only one drink WITHOUT pregaming because we were talking in the bathroom the staff member was very rude and followed us out . I would never come back especially when I was bullied on the dance floor not even during a line dancing song and that was the whole reason I was in the bathroom read more

The front half is spacious with plenty of room to walk around. It includes a long bar, a smaller bar, and souvenir store. Also, a game area with pool tables, beer pong and punching bag machines. There is a middle area with tables and chairs. The back half is where the dance floor lives. Despite its impressive size, it is still not large enough for the Gen Z crowd that overwhelms it. These youngsters make up the vast majority of the patrons. They are well trained in country swing and the line dances that are specific to this honky tonk--if you can even call it that. This generation has parted ways with two-step that is the staple of the preceding generations of country dancers. As advanced as the general skill level is here for country swing and line dancing, it alienates everyone else who might be interested in getting on the dance floor. Not just novice dancers, but also those of us who are veteran at country two-step. It's obvious that these regulars are putting ample time in outside of this dance hall to take lessons and practice in country swing and the local line dances. While two-step might not be on their radar, I do give them credit for learning one progressive country dance--meaning a partner dance that travels counterclockwise around the dance floor--called the cowboy cha-cha. That puts them one step closer to hopefully adding two-step to their repertoire one day. Since they've otherwise done away with these dances, the metal pipe railing no longer serves any purpose on the dance floor. Instead, it remains there like a monument to all the two-stepping that used to exist on the dance floor before the previous generations of country dancers were displaced by the Gen Z takeover. The dance floor is definitely a stampede, and I think they should expand it, which they definitely have the space for. read more

Great atmosphere, good music, service is absolutely phenomenal. Andrea is super nice and knows her stuff! Made me and my friend feel very welcome. read more