I reeeeally don't get why people here seem to like the Blue Grotto so much. It's dark, dingy, and uninspired. In a bigger city, this would be the kind of bar that would have a poor reputation. This isn't the kind of place you dress up to go to. In fact, sometimes I feel overdressed in jeans and nice top. Unfortunately there aren't many places to go dancing in Kamloops so I end up here more often than I would like.
The Blue Grotto claims to be a 21+ club but really that label is just a deterrent to keep the "kids" out. The crowd it tends to draw is MUCH older. At 26 I feel like one of the youngest people there by at least a decade. I suppose for some people this would be a positive, but I would personally prefer a venue that catered to a younger crowd.
Drinks are offered at pretty standard prices for BC and the selection is decent. They have a wide range of bottle beers (mostly domestic) as well as a full-bar for high balls. One positive about the Grotto is their staff, everyone from the bartenders to the bouncers. I've never had an issue with anyone there and I'm always impressed with bar staff who can serve drinks quickly and still manage to be friendly.
I will say that I do enjoy how the Blue Grotto always seems to have live music. It's a nice change from the usual club DJs. While most of them tend to be mediocre cover bands, some of the regulars are actually quite good. Try to stop by on a night that the The Young'uns are playing! read more