Great service our bartender was wonderful. 1st time coming and was suprised how laidback and…read morecomfortable the place is. The drinks are strong and cheap. I will be back soon.

This was my first time back to Riley's in over 12 years. It…read morehas the same vibe. Some things never change, except maybe the drinks pricing.

My daughter and I stopped by after the awesome Yelp event at The Ovation Theatre on Thursday…read moreOctober 1st. It was not busy at all! We sat at the bar. The waitress was friendly and sweet! I asked for a Cosmopolitan but she was limited on what cocktails she could make. There was a dance floor and I think they have a DJ. We just stayed for one drink but I would return for sure!

Fun spot to drink. The bar tender did make my drink well and there was some karaoke going on. It…read morewas pretty fun for Thursday night, especially

We went to celebrate a birthday. We saw Sam Morrison & his band, they were amazing. It was our…read morefirst time attending a concert at this venue & we loved it. (Bob Seger Tribute)

Ordering online from their site is very easy! They have lots of tribute bands and last nights,…read moreSteely Dan Dr. Wu was really good! Talented artist filled the stage. 12 member band left them little room to move but it looked like they had a blast performing. Ordering drinks and snacks is easy but come early if you want to eat. The sound and lighting is very good in this small venue and I especially like that they don't have it so loud your eardrums are going to rupture! Staff is very accommodating and knowledgeable. If you have an issue with anything just ask. Bartenders are quick and the drinks are good. Expect to pay premium prices. Don't forget to grab some popcorn before the show start. Oh yeah, the upstairs bar is Cash Only! You can purchase drinks with a card down stairs then take your receipt upstairs for a drink. Find a concert you'd like to see and give this place a try! I think you'll enjoy it!

World Records is not just a record store, it is also one of the best music venues in town, if not…read morethe best since The Crystal Palace folded. For the size of the place to the down right decent ticket prices, Pat and his crew do a bang up job time and time again. I've seen a lot of music in my life, and some of the best shows have been at World Records, I'm talking artists like Mindi Abair, Sugaray Rayford, Ana Popovich, and Selwyn Birchwood, just to name a few. This is top notch talent all the way! Great acoustics, small and comfy, it's just an excellent place to see music. The fact that the artists come out and sign autographs etc. at the end of the show is the kind of experience you can rarely find any more or any place else. Kudos to Pat for all the hard work and effort he has put into this place. No matter who is playing, it's really hard to not have a good time in such a great place! Thanks!!

Another knock out concert held at World Records. The incomparable Walter Trout was in the house!…read more The lovely local Glenda Robles and Hot Taco opened the show. They have so much talent it's a pleasure that they are a Bakersfield band. Accompanying Walter this evening was Teddy Zig Zag on keyboards, John Avila on base, Michael Leisure on drums and John Trout, Walter's Son, vocals & guitar. What an all star band each member having a storied history of their own. On concert nights you can call ahead to order one of Jimmy's famous wood fired pizzas for a little nosh preconcert. Check out World Records website for upcoming shows and events. It's a great venue if you are looking to host an event. And as always music for sale.

I found myself in Bakersfield visiting an old friend a while back, and she took me to the Silver…read moreFox - I'm really glad she did! The music is good, drinks are affordable; the staff is helpful, friendly, and pours with the best of them :-) If you're the kind of person who's an extrovert you can play a game of pool with another patron or partake in a shuffleboard game. If you're more of the quiet type, you can enjoy some excellent people watching out on their outdoor patio. Highly recommended!

Went thereafter Saturday for my friend bday party. The var was classy nice benches and barstools…read more The KJ was great the crowd cheered every one on and danced. The prices are good as well.

KC Steakhouse is another Bakersfield institution. The atmosphere is 1960's Vegas, kind of dark, and…read moreyou'd expect Frankie, Dino, or Sammy to walk in the door at any minute. The servers and service are both excellent, and very welcoming. The food is what you would expect from a place as cool as this. At Christmas time, they deck the whole place out, and it's very festive and charming. KC Steakhouse is another one of my top places to dine in Bakersfield when I've got some extra cash, and I have never had anything close to a bad experience. If you like plaid mini-skirts, good food and drinks, this is the place to go for a good time!

Delicious food . The steak was one of the best I've tried…read morein town. Id say definitely in the top three. The mashed potatoes were delicious. The pork chops were delicious. The service was good. There was parking in the back of the restaurant and there are street parking as well.

Historic Beautiful venue in town. From Classic movies, to live musical performances, The Fox is…read morealways a great place to visit for a night out. Thank you to everyone who gives us great service to make our experiences memorable. If you can make it to a Tiki takeover with their drink selections it's a wonderful time.

It's been many years since I have been to the Fox. The last three times were for graduations. I was…read morereally looking forward to seeing Anjelah Johnson yesterday, It definitely didn't disappoint. She was absolutely hysterical. I laughed the whole time. Good for the soul! My friends have seen her four times now. The bathrooms are located upstairs, so that's a pain. The place was so packed. They have a very strict policy about cell phones. You can't video tape or take photos. You will be escorted out and receive no refund. The last couple minutes, they turn on the lights and you can take a video or photo. I look forward to returning to this venue. * The opener for Anjelah was Mal Hall. Not my cup of tea. He screams loudly, and I just didn't enjoy the humor. 6/21/25

I must say this was my first time actually staying in Bakersfield and I was honestly surprised that…read morethe Marriott was completely booked! Granted it looked like all construction workers because there was nothing else but oversized trucks in their parking lot! My fiancé Googled "clean hotel without bed bugs" and Padre Hotel came up first! Their online reviews were great and we were exhausted and needed to rest! We pulled into their valet parking just to drop off our things. As my fiancé parked the car, across the street in the over night garage, I was able to get a Single King room on a Monday night for $159. As we walked into our room #701, it was rather small, but fine since it was just the two of us. As I sat on the bed, it was actually hard! Yay!!!! I can't STAND soft beds and rather sleep on the floor! Haha no joke! Then my fiancé went into the restroom and suddenly he tapped on something glass sounding as I was turning ing on the tv..... I noticed there was a curtain by the bed, so I pulled it across and lo and behold by the bed was the shower and just a curtain the person from the outside of the shower could open/close as they please..... hee. We also had a mini fridge in the room along with a desk and chair. We had planned on staying one night, but got inside LA, and we figured we'd extend our stay. Upon doing so, we went downstairs the next day and asked if there was a deal if we could stay 3-4 days, and sure enough there was!!!! It's always great to see what happens once you ask! Hee. We got a larger room with a corner room location, I forgot the room number, but the restroom was larger and had a separate wall between the toilet and shower area, so if someone was in the shower, someone else could use the toilet and not be seen. This longer hotel room also had a chaise lounge chair and a better view of their downtown area, granted a lot of the places have closed. Overall, I honestly loved our stay here! It reminded me of a county version of The Fairmont SF! They constantly played new aged country music in the lobby! Then on Fridays and Saturdays there was a live band or singer in the bar area! I love how they had a community aspect to the hotel with some local live entertainment!!! My fiancé also loved watching The Knicks play on the bar tv with other people at the bar! Hee. Oh and they had an adorable coffee shop that made Ready To Order items downstairs too! See my review at Farmacy Cafe, but too freaking too! Country SHREK! Hee We will definitely be back again!!!!!

It's a shame that such a beautiful historic place in our community is supporting such atrocities…read more And then releasing statements saying you don't know why individuals are staying at your establishment. GET ICE OUT. Support your locals because once ICE is gone we still all know you supported this. Disheartening. Do better.

I'm still getting to know the various music venues in town and last night I got a chance to…read moreexperience The Gate. It is in the church building on the corner of O Street and 20th Street and there are big numbers with the address above the entrance. There is a small parking lot and ample parking around the building. As soon as you walk in the restrooms are on either side of the main doors. The ladies restroom was very clean but not well stocked. 2 of the 3 stalls didn't have toilet paper and one of them didn't have toilet seat covers. They did not serve alcohol at the show I went to so I am assuming they don't sell alcohol but there is a snack bar selling reasonably priced ear plugs, candy, and water. Another plus is there were ins and outs. During the first band's (Mest) set the room was really hot and I was surprised they actually turned the AC on and it was much cooler for the rest of the show (The Ataris and Hawthorne Heights). That really impressed me. The sound is not great but considering the venue I guess it is expected so I won't complain too much. All in all I liked attending the show I did and would come back to see more bands!