Crash is a nice place for really good signature drinks. One of the best espresso martinis I've had in downtown Bakersfield. read more

CraSh Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Crash lounge is hands down one of my favorite downtown Bakersfield lounge bars. This classy "dive" is the best chill spot for a weekday or weekend sip. There's always great music and great service. Stop in and have an award winning Basil Gimlet Martini made by Elias! read more

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Bartenders drinking on the job looked like he could have use some water. Waited 40 mins for a drink with no acknowledgement seemed too drunk to be working very unprofessional. read more

I don't recommend this place at all. It was mine and my friend's first time going here and we sat at the bar and waited for the bartender to help us. One of the bartenders working there, a red headed lady, completely ignored us the whole time we were waiting there which was over 20 minutes. No greet or acknowledgement whatsoever. She only kept helping the people sitting next to us and people that kept coming after we had sat there first. When I finally tried to get her attention and mentioned we'd been waiting there and we noticed she only helped the people next to us and the people that kept coming after us, all she responded was "because I know them." Honestly, it was the worst decision going there and I'll make sure to let people know about the crappy people working there. read more

One of my top 5 bars to go to downtown! Drink prices are higher but the quality is great. Real ginger, refreshing mint, and good flow of alcohol. They also have a good whiskey line up that my bolder drinking friends enjoy! One of my favorite reasons to go is for the staff. They are pretty great, joking along and giving drink recommendations when asked. They also take the time to take care of everyone at the bar, really sweet guys. With cushy leather chairs and outside seating. We love coming here! read more

I've been wanting to come here for a while now and I wish I would've come sooner ! The bartender was friendly and the music they played was perfect to sit and relax and enjoy a glass of wine. I'm looking forward to coming back !! read more

CraSh Lounge - a glass of wine and a bottle of wine - Lounges Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Great service and a nice laid back place to relax and have a good drink. I've been wanting to hit up Crash for quite some time now. They have a nice little set up and it seems like they have a lot of regulars in there. The drinks are amazing especially the old fashion it's super delicious and made right. My wife had the Moscow mule and it was just as good even finished off with a bit of fresh ginger. I'll definitely be coming back to Crash it's definitely legit. read more

CraSh Lounge - Old fashion - Lounges Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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I had multiple cocktails. The old fashion was really good but the espresso martini really took the cake. Great service very friendly and helpful read more

CraSh Lounge - a martini in a martini glass - Lounges Near Me - Bakersfield, California

This place thinks out of the box when it comes to making drinks and it always works. The first place I've ever had mezcal in Bakersfield and they did it right! I've never had the food but I've heard good things, I'll definitely be back! read more

CraSh Lounge - Forgot the names but they were great. - Lounges Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I think I like this place so much cause it's quiet and inviting. It's not your average Bfield Downtown bar. It feels like a place where people who actually wanna talk to each other can hang out! The bartenders and servers are all wonderful. I'm so picky and such a brat and no one acted like my weirdo requests were weird. In fact I asked for a totally made up special drink and the bartender was excited to create it for me. The food is way better than I expected. It's all very simple concepts but made well with good ingredients. Do yourself a favor- be upscale and fancy at CraSh- get a fresh squeezed, hand muddled fancy drink and the meat and cheese platter! You can thank me later :) read more

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Best bar to go to in this town, consistent with the fantastic drinks. Shout out to Emily for taking care of us tonight, putting some extra love into our drinks read more

Downtown gem! This place was a very nice find. The drinks were outstanding. Probably has to do with them growing some of the garnishes in pots(basil, mint). We had lucked out and had amazing weather that day. Sitting on the little patio area was very relaxing, I personally love getting that downtown vibe! Great place to pop in to try something new! read more

CraSh Lounge - Very nice stop! Great drinks friendly bartenders too - Lounges Near Me - Bakersfield, California

I'm totally surprised I haven't reviewed CraSh Lounge before, as their food has always been surprisingly good. As of last weekend I've finally been able to try their cocktails. On a suggestion of a friend I ordered a Moscow Mule. Not being something I typically order in places other than Basque spots down in Old Kern, this drink topped them all. Seriously - fresh grated ginger, folks. Fresh! That makes all the difference in these relatively easy made drinks. If you're feeling especially sassy, try the Blueberry Moscow Mule. I hear they even add fresh blueberries if they're in season - yum! And for you Bleu Cheese Stuffed Olive fans, they have those too. So your favorite martini can be made right. Their food menu isn't huge, but there's plenty of yummy meaty and cheesy options to absorb those cocktails. While CraSh isn't open late, it's a great place to start the night with friends. Definitely will be my future first stop when bar hopping DT. read more

Unprofessional service. Bartender targets/favors customers serving them first, despite someone ordering before them. One bartender has served while under the influence on several occasions. read more

My friends and I love the bartenders so much and the atmosphere of the place... they don't have paninis that was back in 2014 so don't ask lol also there was a good documentary playing on one of the screens and we wanted subtitles so bad it looked so interesting read more

I love this place. This place is known for all if their whiskey drinks. If you're into whiskey this might be a place for you. There isn't a wine list, but they do have wine and always manage to give some of the best suggestions. They have a great food menu. I tend to always order something different. The last time I was here, just wanted a small bite before dinner. So we shared a small meat and cheese platter. Great service, cozy seating! read more

CraSh Lounge - Pinot Noir and a small meat and cheese platter, delicious! - Lounges Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Well for now it's great, hopefully it doesn't go down too soon; but we like it. The service and food was good, I was very surprised at how nice the cheese/meat platter was, something I imagine Wine Me Up to have :-( Anywho we definitely will be back for round deux :-P read more

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How I haven't gave this place a review boggles my mind. Hands down this is the best lounge in Bakersfield. The Moscow Mules crafted here by Nick, Christian and Kevin are awesome. I have to give credit where credit is due. Crash turned me into a Whiskey drinker. The Elijah Craig Whiskey sour is one of the best cocktails I've ever had. The ambience is super cool and the decor and mood for this place feels like it was plucked out of a movie or from some place in LA. One of my favorite things about Crash by far is the customer service. I've heard people complain about the length of time it takes to get your drink but it's well worth the wait. Masters of the craft putting together delicious cocktails. The guys at Crash are always super friendly and very helpful. My wife and I love Crash and recommend this place to all of our friends and family. Best lounge in Bako by a landslide. read more

CraSh Lounge - Best sour in Bako - Lounges Near Me - Bakersfield, California

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Looking to bar hop downtown but not looking to visit the shady spots. Found this place from Yelp reviews and added to our list. At 9pm at night the place looks blacked out from the outside. But once you open the doors....woaw! Leather couches and seats for lounging, small round tables and chairs, and an L shaped bar. The room is open and inviting. Fresh flowers and awesome music selection makes you want to stay. Was the menu pricy? Well I guess if you're looking to get drunk for cheap. Hanging out on the comfy leather couch with a sensor driven Moscow mule was all we needed for the night. read more

CraSh Lounge - Lounges Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Finally ,Bakersfield has a lounge type atmosphere bar where you can actually have a conversation. Attention to detail makes their drinks visually appealing and taste like they should. I had a Templeton Rye Old Fashion and I was glad to see that a proper ice cube was used. The only thing they could work on its the menu. We had an Italian type sandwich which was really boring. The panini type sandwich looked better . Kitchen is small and the focus is on drinks, not food it seems. Staff are friendly, but with only one bartender, it took a while to get our bill. We will try again in a month to see how this place develops. read more

CraSh Lounge - Templeton Rye Old Fashion - Lounges Near Me - Bakersfield, California

It's kind of ironic because this place used to be one of my favorite places to have well-made premium cocktails. The upscale cocktail lounge vibe is definitely there and is complete with sofas and nice seating and a fantastic looking bar. I still think they make an awesome Moscow mule and old-Fashioned, but that changed the last two times I came in. I walked in with a few friends and we sat on the couches and waited for someone to approach us as the bartenders were busy with customers at the bar. I've been here several times before and they always brought menus to us to order drinks but the last time I came here we literally sat for 10 minutes and no one ever came. Not even a menu or nothing. I honestly felt a little discriminated because this was not the first time this has happened here before because on a separate occasion we were sitting in the couches and no one ever approached us and brought us menus. I seriously thought it was a fluke and would give them a second chance, and nope, it happened again. This is not how you do customer service by neglecting your customers! The only reason I don't knock off another star is because they have fantastic drinks here, but that's it! I definitely won't be coming back here! To the management: please make sure all your customers are served and not just those who are pounding drinks at the bar! It's a shame because this place serves up great cocktails and is a nice lounge to relax in! Not recommended! read more

We started coming here back when they opened and got the Moscow mule often. It was fantastic then and it's fantastic now. We've since had many a Moscow mules in many big cities and this is still far and above the best you're gonna get. read more

I threw a surprise birthday party here and Shawna and the staff took GREAT care of me! They were very accommodating and it turned out fantastic! Set up a space for our group , provided a great spread of appies from the menu and beyond! Which was delish and the staff that night took great care of us and made delish drinks! All for a very great price! Hard to find in this town !! Thank you so much for our great evening! read more

Do staff laughing at you sound like fun? What about opening 10 minutes late and YOU'RE the jerk?? I know this all sounds amazing BUT WHAT IF you planned a special night and it happened to start here and you thought it sucked??? Well!!! Welcome to our experience. I'm truly not sure what the F happened to this place because it used to be run by people that cared. NO MORE! Want a drink menu? F YOU! Want table service? F YOU! Want to feel anything less than disdain by the "bartender?" Good luck gals, girls and fellas. This place is lame. Go to Mama Roombas next door!!! read more

CraSh Lounge was a good time... Good calm atmosphere the service was good... But they didn't have Gentlemen Jack.. That's my drink of choice... Overall this place is a good spot for drinks and socializing...The food was also good.. read more

Things CraSh excels at: Dirty martinis, whiskey sours, Long Islands, cucumber presses, customer service, decor, food. Things I disliked about CraSh: I embarrassingly knocked my Long Island to the floor without even touching it because I was sitting on one of the couches, sat my drink on the chest in the middle, and accidentally let it sit on one of the ridges. They cleaned it up and didn't charge me for another. So really it turns out I disliked nothing. Crash is now my favorite lounge in town. read more

When I first walked into this place, it reminded me of Muertos. Turns out, it's the same owners. Muertos has a full kitchen, but no full liquor license. CraSh only has all the liquor and a limited pantry kitchen. While the food that came out of the pantry kitchen wasn't too shabby, I'll definitely eat somewhere else first and then drink here. The food: Cheese plate and panini sandwich. The cheeses were of various ages and types and paired very well with the drinks. The panini was simple, but well done. The wait for these dishes were longer than expected, close to 20 minutes because someone had to run to the Muertos kitchen to re-stock on ingredients. The drinks: I saw a copper mug on the counter and ginger beer in the fridge. Well shoot, I guess I gotta order the Moscow Mule. This drink was well made, and the bartender even added a dash of real ginger. Bf ordered an old fashioned, which is his standard drink when testing out new bars. The drink was made properly with the correct ingredients and stirred in a glass container. 8/10 for that old fashioned; the only complaint was it was over-muddled. There was also a lot of different scotches, whiskeys, and spirits on display. I didn't try them on my first visit, but I'm down to try them my next visit. read more

Dear cocktail fans. You were right. I was wrong. These expensive drinks are not only delicious but make my food taste better. I had also never believed in food pairing before now. But, all the food was so much better with the cocktail, and the cocktail was better with the food. A balancing of salt, sweet, and sour I had never considered before. Behind the bar are very serious faced young men who do something new in Bakersfield. Instead of just being interested in getting you as drunk as possible with $1 well drinks, they are actually trying to work the art of mixology. Quiet, friendly, and relaxing as opposed to the "Party Central" model so many establishments adopt, this is a place for grown ups. A place to enjoy a cocktail and some appetizers while letting the world drift by. read more

Some of the best cocktails in town. Everyone is so friendly. I feel super safe here. Not the "stereotypical downtown bar". The place is so clean. Drinks are under price to be honest. read more

Tried just about all the sandwiches, and most of the small bites. Everything is great! The food, the presentation, the drinks and especially the service. Personal favorite is the Roast Beef panini. The Lox Bites are not to be missed. Not much of a whiskey, or bourbon drinker but the selection is pretty stellar. My go to drink is the Hendricks soda with muddled cucumber, made specially for me. read more

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This place has awful customer service!! I would not recommend this place to anyone. They are rude and unprofessional. No wonder they don't have customers. I hope this places closes down. P.S. I didn't even want to give it a star,but I had to. read more

Classic lounge with a great feel. God food - panini and baguette sandwich. We had the soprano and a ham and grueye. The slaw was great and the staff friendly. Check out this new spot. read more

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SUCCESS!!!! Glad they are here in Bakersfield. I finally made it in here to have a drink after work. I must say that I was pleasantly surprised. The décor is very well done. Trendy/Casual? Anyway The young man at the bar "Kevin" was very friendly and courteous. Knowledgeable about the drink ingredients when we asked. My son had a Moscow Mule, his friend had a Gin Fizz and I had a beer. (Yes. I know. Just a beer.) I tried the Moscow Mule and it was so refreshing and tasted great. I also tried the Gin Fizz. That was definitely different but good. It looks like a milk shake. We did not order food this time, but we will be back to enjoy our meal with our cocktails. (and beer) Do yourself a favor and try this place. Great service. Great Drinks. Great Atmosphere. read more

The service is fantastic. The liquor selection is varied with both noted favorites and interesting unknowns. Big fan of the Moscow mule; if you like your ginger beer with a bit of bite, which I obviously do. Will definitely recommend this spot as a happy hour must stop! read more

CraSh Lounge - G at Crash - Lounges Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Wow, nice job with this one. Walked over after meal at Muertos to find our favorite bar tender at work. Asked for a scotch suggestion and was treated to a wonderful single malt on hand. Great place! read more

When we walked in the atmosphere was relaxed, upscale, friendly and, best of all, not overly loud. Initially, I thought that the cheese, apple and honey mustard panini that I ordered was under flavored.... but then my Manhattan arrived. All of a sudden, the flavors of the panini exploded when paired with the Manhattan. Both the Manhattan and the panini were improved by the pairing. Oh...and I love the preserved dark cherries in lieu of maraschinos. So, if you are going to go to Crash I suggest you plan to order one of their phenomenal cocktails. The food is meant to be paired with the liquor and both are improved by the pairing. read more

Best drinks in town. Nick turned me into a dirty martini girl! Real drinks, real booze, and really great atmosphere. Christian is a great bartender as well! Don't go anywhere else unless you want to throw your money away on overpriced crap! Try Crash Lounge and you won't regret it! read more

Great sandwichs, awesome whiskey selection. The decore in here is amazing it so comfortable and relaxing Shawana did a great job with it read more

CraSh Lounge - Booze - Lounges Near Me - Bakersfield, California

Delicious! I had a Tequila Sunrise, and my friend had a Moscow Mule, with real ginger! Very refreshing!!! The bartender was knowledgeable and the atmosphere was relaxing after a busy day. A much needed treat! read more

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Crap, I thought everyone was just being nice about the raving reviews over the Moscow mule.....daaaaamn, best ever! Pretty cool place to chill out with your buddies. Ordered a panini, can't wait to see how good that is going to be! . . . It's awesome! read more