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The Old River Monte Carlo

4.1 (40 reviews)
ModerateDive Bars, Burgers, Pizza
Fri 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
Sat 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Live music
Juke Box

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It's a family run place
Darla A.

Tasty Appetizers, Amazing Pizza, and a great retro rustic ambiance. Had the pleasure of speaking with some of the family who own and operate and they were kind and very welcoming. Large comfortable seating areas for having fun with your friend groups of any size.

Satinder S.

This is one of the best bars and restaurants in Bakersfield. Old school building with modern conveniences, and the food and service is awesome. Great staff like my friends the owners Prince Joshon and his father. All around I 100% recommend this bar and the restaurant to anyone who wants to have a great night on the town.

Jalapeños and beef
Rosie H.

We absolutely love the pizza here!! The staff is very friendly. We have recommended this place to our family and friends.

a bucket full of beer bottles
Monica G.

Definitely a hole in the wall type of place. I've only started coming as of recently but my in-laws have been going there for years. They were not joking when they said the pizza was amazing. I did not expect to have such a delicious pizza and food so far out. Friday nights are definitely a vibe. We like to go and watch karaoke and have a few buckets of beer on their happy hour special and just have a good time. Prince, he is a joy. He is always so nice and welcoming. I am not sure if he's the owner or not but he definitely helps a lot with the vibe and making it feel like you're around family. I definitely recommend this place to everybody I know and have been introducing it to a lot of my close friends and family since.

Large jalapeño, 1/2 beef & 1/2 pineapple
Rosita G.

We've come to eat pizza 3 times this month and every time it's cooked perfectly . They put a lot of toppings and its delicious. This is our new spot for pizza.

Large combination pizza
Alex G.

Amazing service, great beer & spirits selection, and amazing prices. A gem of south west Bakersfield.

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Natalie B.

Bartenders were so friendly and the bar was poppin' definitely will be back for some drinks. Bartender Megan was quick and got our drinks to us right away. Awesome experience!

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It's Bakersfield. Don't charge coastal prices for drinks. This is the shi*ty Valley. Come on.

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It has a good crowd. I'm hanging out with filthy truckers on their video shoot and supporting the local veterans.

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9 years ago

Would not allow my service dog. And had a plastic table for a bar. Lots of potential but subpar af.

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Love the bartenders Bobby & Bobby, miss the old look but enjoying the upgrades

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Prince, the owner's son, even joined in on the singing, making the night even more memorable.

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