We had a celebration of life yesterday at 1933 Speakeasy Bar & Grill,…read moreIt took place in the large back section I believe t it's called the back garden area. It was perfect large tables for 10 were set up with white table cloths. We went with a taco bar and sliders ordered for 125 guests. The staff had a podium up on the stage set up for peoples memories. 4 large monitors showing videos of our departed friend. It was perfect, we kept the bar very busy they were prepared for a large crowd, we had at least 125 or more Everyone commented on how nice everything was set up. The staff was there if you needed them It turned out fantastic Thanks 1933 Speak Easy Bar & Grill

The ambiance is always nice here. My friend and I come here for drinks often. The waitresses are…read morealways friendly and welcoming. The drinks are tasty, we usually get the lemon drop martini. The only thing I dislike about this place is the food. I have tried The salmon, the beef and chicken bites and nachos and just have been disappointed. Maybe I come on the wrong day but I do come often enough to not want to eat.

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.

Foxtail doesn't feel like Bakersfield. The decor, lighting, the whole ambiance is brilliant…read more Service is fantastic. They are attentive and prompt. No food here- drinks only. Cocktails are very well made-craft cocktails. They had 90's playing when we were there and it was great.

Cute bar lounge with chic vibes and fab cocktails! Perfect spot for a girls night out--great music,…read morecozy seating & nonstop laughs!

This was one of the many bars we stopped at while in Bakersfield. The bartender was really cool and…read morehad a lot of funny jokes--I don't know if he was working for tips, but he definitely earned it. Met a guy who said it was his birthday and showed me his ID to prove it, so I bought him a beer. The place has great energy. They have a pool table and, I believe, a dartboard (I'm not great at either). The drinks were strong and delicious, and the place was clean.

My best friend wanted to celebrate her birthday 80s style downtown. This was my first time here and…read moreit was really fun! We got there by 9 pm, and our group was able to sit at two tables. The atmosphere was laid back. It seemed to have a regular clientele. Bartenders were very friendly with everyone! The drinks I had were very good, more ice and juice than alcohol but still good. The prices we paid were about $5 to $10 per drink. There was an ATM on the side of the room, but I'm sure there's a fee to use it. So bring cash with you!!! There was a jukebox, but you have to download an app and add money through it to play a song of your choice. It was loud in there, but we were all still able to talk to one another. Although there was music, it didn't look as if there was a dance floor. It was a pleasant bar, sure I'd love to go again.

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.

Visited The Sinking Ship with friends and enjoyed ourselves very much. The drinks were good and the…read moreatmosphere was really cool. It was a fun evening in a laid back environment, the bartenders were nice and the lady clearing tables was pleasant. The only thing I, personally, didn't enjoy was the weird ambient soundscapes. A little music would have been nice, rather than the creaking ship noises and ghostly wailing.

Classic elegance meets modern finesse. The Belvedere Room is located inside one of my favorite…read morehotels, Bakersfield's historic Padre Hotel. The staff is always friendly and attentive and the ingredients are fresh and of the best quality. The chef is innovative and the offerings will excite your taste buds. I had lunch with business associates yesterday and Wednesday was our servers name. She welcomed us with a huge genuine smile and enthusiastically asked if we were ready to have some fun! Her service was flawless, friendly, and efficient. We were very well taken care of. I ordered the Power Bowl with Scottish Salmon. The salmon was seasoned and cooked perfectly and served atop a bowl filled with brown rice, sweet potatoes, spinach, and fresh avocado. Squeeze a lemon on top and you have the perfect marriage of salty and sweet. Several colleagues ordered the Niçoise salad with Scottish Salmon. It had olives, egg, fingerling potatoes, etc and looked divine. The perfect ambiance for a business luncheon with lots of quiet corners for the perfect romantic tête-à-tête. Experience Bakersfield's Best!

Room closed not sure why. Saw it was closed on the website…read more Did not dine so cannot comment on food. We stayed at the Padre. The room was being used for a private holiday party. Nice large room. Huge black drapes made the room feel elegant.

Had no idea this place has been open for four years, and I'd never tried it…read more Went on a Thursday night, we ended up being the only ones there. I understand weekends has live music. It's rustic and clean, it's very clean. There's a very large side room for events etc. the main bar area is small with some nice chairs to sit in and the large tv was set to a fireplace. The floors are covered in various beef/farm brands, adds to the rustic western vibe. Bartender was friendly and attentive. She kept busy cleaning and dusting bottles- like I said- it's clean. Drinks for a "speakeasy" were not special. Very typical bar drinks- no special menu etc. I visit a lot of speakeasy's- this is, speakeasy-ish. Our two drinks & a club soda were nearly $40. They were made well. Unfortunately, they didn't have the ingredients to make the drink I had asked for. Overall, I'd like to see this place on a weekend night with music. The drinks were over priced for what they were- IMO. That said, I'll likely return, at least once. Still bummed KC doesn't have a nice speakeasy.

Our favorite local spot with THE BEST ambiance. I have never had a bad experience here…read more Haley is a delight and is very knowledgeable as both a bartender and server. We love coming here just to see her. This is a great spot for a quiet date night. It can get pretty pricey, but half of what you pay for is the location and the service, which is second to none. This is a great spot to host a private party as well and does require a password to get in. A great way to ensure your party stays private!

We make a reservations at 1933 for 12:00 on Mother's Day. When we arrived, we saw the change of…read moreownership sign and all the waitstaff were wearing Legends shirts. The young lady at the front seemed very frazzled and we soon found out why. The dining area was packed and after we were seated we started noticing the wait staff apologizing to other tables for the delay in food coming out of the kitchen. Management had overbooked the restaurant and understaffed the kitchen. They had a limited menu yet they were struggling to get food out. We were there an hour before our food arrived and tables around us who arrived before us were still waiting for food. Our poor server Elizabeth was great but you could tell she was so stressed. Food was hit and miss Crepes were delicious Over easy eggs were overcooked and the tater tots were not crispy or warm. Legends management /ownership needs to get their act together or they will be closed down before the change of ownership is complete.

I can't speak on the food, but I will say that they have put a lot of effort into their event…read morevenue. With plenty of space for all your friends and family, plus tons of shade. This is a great option for your baby and bridal showers, reunions and birthdays - just about any celebratory event. There's even a full bar! Take a look at 1933 next time you're in the search for an event venue!

I've been here twice now. Here's things we love about it:…read morethey greet you right away when you walk in, it's clean, aesthetically pleasing, and close to the Fox Theater and The Well Comedy Club. The first time we came here, my husband and I came for dinner and drinks, both were amazing and the service was perfect. The server checked on us enough but not too much to make us feel rushed. Tonight we just went for drinks as we were in the area before the event we were going to started. My husband had an old fashioned and I had a lemon drop martini, we sat at the bar. The bar tender was friendly and her drinks satisfied the thirst.

Had higher expectations, but it was a solid 3/5. I ordered…read morethe spicy chicken sandwich, which a very thin piece of chicken, the spicy bbq was overpowering. Wish they did a standard crispy chicken sandwich with a thicker cut of the thigh, rather than pounding out the breast to be mostly breading. The side garden salad was very fresh and crisp. The service and drinks were decent, could be improved but not bad. It was kind of pricey for a cocktail - $18 for a Tito's vodka lemon drop. (They up charged for top shelf). It took 10-15 min to get our check after we stopped eating for a server to notice that we were done. Ambiance is cute, pretty causal. I would give it another chance if I'm in the area.

Top quality authentic Mexican food with great service and atmosphere! Please give it a try if…read moreyou're in town

Amazing food, great service, love the ambiance. We had the Arroz con Pollo and Enchiladas Suizas…read more Both dishes were very flavorful and more than enough. The margarita was strong, they don't skimp on the tequila! Chips and salsa also great, just wish the chips were a little warmer but otherwise we would come again and again!