On Friday 2/20/26 I stop by it had very time since I've been near sunset. I met the most fun big…read morepersonality bar tender (Danny)we have a musician friend that we both know that was nice friend! Danny is amazing really nice smile. Spectacular bar tender. I had awesome time Danny makes you feel very welcome!

Fun dive with a good ambience. Also has a huge fireplace which I thought was awesome! Service was…read moregood and friendly.

Another great show by Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express…read more His shows are part amazing music, part wonderful showmanship and incredible story telling. The chapel is my favorite small club music venue in the City. The employees are helpful, the food at Curios is reasonably priced and creative. Matt says check out The Chapel and the neighborhood for an amazing experience

My first visit and a great time overall. I really enjoyed having a more intimate atmosphere when…read moreattending The Paper Kites concert. Since it was standing room only and given the limited space, I was perhaps 15 feet from the stage ( no need to be in the front row). I had a fairly clear view and the rest of crowd was behaving decently except perhaps the couple who figured they could jam their way through ( yes, we get that you're special) Other than that, no incidences which I appreciate. Definitely a place to check out.

A new bartender was being trained. It was fun to overhear that. She was doing great at pulling…read morepints, but was a bit confused on beer types. Not so the woman training her. I used to work in adult beverages and ai learned a few things listening to her explain the many many beers the have on tap. I missed the live music but the place is awesome. Feels nice.

Horrific experience! Here goes:…read more I asked for my deposit back after the event ended, and they responded with "that will not be happening as you brought in alcohol which is illegal" YES, I agree, we did and the staff confiscated it as soon as we entered, no arguments just compliance from the entire party, we all bought several rounds from the bar regardless, I booked the venue for 30+ people, I even confirmed with 'Sawyer' that I am able to bring up to 40 people, They also confirmed that we would be able to come in earlier to set up and decorate, When my friends first arrived for my event to set up, they were shunned to 2 high tops for food and 2 high tops for mingling (6 chairs total) in the back near the bathroom where they set up my balloons and Birthday arc. the area could have fit up to 8 people comfortably. and maybe 12 people uncomfortably. Once the back patio cleared out we moved our party outside because I will be taking up space for an event I booked, Especially when the bar is aware that there are more attendees arriving, The space was still open for the general public to come chill and several of the general guests did, they kicked it with us ate, drank and celebrated with us and left. After which a group of males entered and they weren't an issue until one of them grabbed the pizza I bought without asking. After his third slice I asked him why he felt entitled to take someone else's food without even requesting, which aggravated his entire group. this escalated matters, as my friends are not going to watch me get yelled at. When the bar staff was alerted they tried their absolute worst to de-escalate the situation. They suggested giving me $20 for the pizza they stole, but they failed to see the point. The reason I am putting my review back up again is because my friends have videos of one of the bar staff wearing a beanie at the time standing next to the man who was yelling "IM PROUD TO BE WHITE" with his finger pointing very aggressively at me. In my last review I stated that all of my friends were POC and the opposite party was white, to which Sawyer then asked me to take down the review because it was not a "fair representation of what took place", However I documented what took place and how we were treated and thats what my review stated I do appreciate Sawyer for refunding me, but I will not be silenced with how myself and my friends were treated regardless of the refund I received, Temple allows Racism in my beautiful neighborhood and I will not stand for it. I can also add proof if and when Temple bar would like to respond. Shoutout to SFPD for actually de-escalating the situation. Best, SB

Great historic little hole! I grew up in the City and got to see a lot of great bands come through!…read moreStaff are all super cool! They've got great bar food and there isn't a bad spot in the house! Went to see Foxtide! My son put me and his mom on and they killed it! LOVE seeing live performances! I was at the bar ordering one Modelo after another and just enjoyed the vibe! Such a great spot! A definite must go place when you're in the City! Hopefully, whoever takes it over carries on the entire tradition and feel of the place!

got to see my friend preform live and went here for the first time. the ambiance is everything,…read morevery alternative and kooky just how you like it. I love venues like this where there is so much to do and see along with having small performances. staff were friendly and helpful :)

Make-Out Room has a lot of character and such a chill, laid-back vibe. It's a great spot whether…read moreyou're coming with friends or on a date. The atmosphere feels fun and unpretentious, and it's the kind of place you can actually relax and enjoy yourself. They have live music, and I think they even host a salsa night, which adds to the energy and keeps things interesting. It's just a really cool bar to hang out at without feeling overly crowded or try-hard. Overall, a solid spot with personality. I'd totally recommend coming here with your friends if you're looking for a fun, easygoing night out.

Sad to hear the Make Out Room is closing soon. I know so many folks have plenty of late night…read morestories here - good and bad. A good spot to catch live bands or some raucous drag performance. The bartenders are decently friendly and move pretty efficiently between simple pints to fancier cocktails. The bathroom situation could be better though. Overall still a decent night out to be had. Thanks for the memories.

I came for the Take A Dance On Me event on Feb. 20th, 2026. I can't lie, the DJ didn't disappoint…read morewith the ABBA music. I even heard songs such as The Winner Takes It All, Under Attack, When All Is Said and Done, Slipping Through My Fingers, Don't Shut Me Down (new album 2021). However, the last 1.5 was dedicated to EDM and House music which ruined the mood for me. I left earlier than I had expected. The staff was very friendly and it got super-crowded in the room where the event was taking place. If they ever do another one, I plan to return.

Ya Have to THINK. Ya Have to THINK…read more You have to think You have to think You have to think

Came for the local wildlife/hiking and stopped here due to my groups insistance they saw it on…read moreTik-Tok. Bright and early in the morning. First group to walk through the doors at 11 am on a Saturday. Tired and happy from the beautiful hike we had planned to spend the entire day here. Greeted by a friendly blonde female bartender who had no problem trying my crazy ideas.... I guess 2 parts fireball whiskey and 1 part pineapple juice isn't common? Unfortunately, for me since I was entirely interested in the food option, the cook does a lot of local community work and wasn't going to be in until Monday. Anyways, place has a bunch of games from casual board games to dominos even all the way to the game I could not convince my group to play. TWISTER! Continuing to asks the lady questions I learned they do karoake nights frequently, have live music and dance nights occasionally and those dance nights are sometimes themed. The place has an amazing outside patio that transcends into a small concert area with a stage and lights. Overall it is a cool lil spot. I can't give a fully thought out score because too much was missing from what I think I can experience. I want to go back but distance will make it difficult.

Food, Service, Adult Beverages = 5 Ambience = 5 if love…read morelocal watering hole/dive feel; 3 if not your scene While Alice's Station on Skyline is the perfect spot, whether cruising in a car or motorcycle, for us to eat/drink on any diet, stretch our legs and people watch with the diversity of patrons, it can get super crowded. A 12 min drive towards La Honda from Alice is Apple Jack's where its manager, Ruger, enlisted his Chef friend, Charlie, to offer a small, but yummy menu for primarily meat lovers. He cooks on the back grill and rest prepped in cozy kitchen. You pay either cash or Venmo directly to Chef. I ordered the hamburger with cheese, blue cheese salad, and "adult" mac & cheese cause it's spicy not spiked with alcohol as I thought. $30 for everything. The portions are ample to split between hubby and me then wash down with a cold cider from the tap. I ate with my eyes. The salad ingredients were fresh and generous with the dressing heavy handed. The chef prepared burger the perfect med-rare so not bloody. The burger and mac& cheese were not greasy. So my aging stomach gratefully didn't require anti-acid remedy. There is local homemade turkey stew for non beef eaters, which I would like to try when weather is colder. I'm also intrigued by the steak bits over mash. There is outdoor seating. It's good for a large group or want to listen to tranquility of forest & creek (with the occasional zoom of a car driving by) instead of chatter of locals catching up on the day, cracking of pool balls, or inquisitive visitors want to learn more about life in La Honda. One of the two dog ambassadors, Lucy (I think), will come by to let you pet her or feed her a treat from the jar on the counter while she sniffs around for food that "accidentally" fall from your plate to eat. The women's restroom was clean and bright better than most dive bars. Apple Jack's watering hole ambience is not for everyone.

I'm so glad we have the Independent for live music. It's a great smaller venue. We've seen Julia…read moreJacklin, Dr. Dog, Destroy Boys, and other artists here and it's always been great. When we saw Dr. Dog here, the band surprised the whole audience with pizzas and they were all passed around and we ate pizza while watching Dr. Dog. The sight lines are great everywhere and I have always been pleased with the sound. There's also a cool arcade down the street and the BBQ place across the street is excellent. I also want to say the staff here is like the best venue staff I have ever encountered. We had an issue a few months ago and each of the door staff were so patient and kind as they tried to help us figure out the situation and in the end it all did work out. They really weren't obligated to do that for us, but they saved our night. Thank you to the Independent staff!

Came here for Junny's Null tour and was pleasantly surprised with the venue and their staff. Staff…read morewas friendly, informative and very organized! Instructions were clear and the staff pre-checked everyone's ticket and bags before they started letting everyone into the venue. Staff also checked IDs if you were planning to drink and you get a bracelet as proof to show the bar. The venue/theater was decently clean and had a intimate and cozy atmosphere. Majority of the venue is standing only, with a few benches on the left and right. Near the bar is a counter table for drinks. The drinks at the bar were reasonable priced and they don't force you to buy water if you don't want to as they offer tap water on the side for free with cups! They also offered coat check near the restrooms and you can also pick up complimentary ear plugs as well! Restrooms were clean and well kept! The sound setup was a good experience. Parking can be a bit of a tough with the bars and restaurants in the area. So either come earlier to try and get a spot or Uber/Public transportation. Overall a great experience at this concert venue and hopefully they host more concerts of artists that I like in the future!

What a special place in Santa Cruz for live music. We caught the group Sambada and had a blast! If…read moreyou are visiting check out their schedule of live music. The vibe is awesome.

I had a very uncomfortable experience with an African American security guard at the Latino event…read more From the moment I arrived with my family, I felt singled out. He asked for my ID despite not asking any of my other family members, even though it was obvious I had arrived with them. That immediately made me question why I was being treated differently due to his tone and professionalism. Throughout the event, he continued staring me down in a way that felt intimidating and unnecessary. Then, after already announcing that there were 15 minutes left before closing, he approached me again and told me I needed to finish my drink right then. The tone and approach felt aggressive and disrespectful. I understand security has a job to do, but there is a professional and respectful way to interact with people. Instead, I left feeling targeted as a Latina, uncomfortable, and unwelcome at an event that was supposed to be about celebrating community and culture.

I cant say enough about this venue. Its an amazing place with amazing people. If you need to chill…read moreor have an event to host, this is it!

This place is plenty big. They serve Mexican food behind one bar and beer and wine behind the…read moreother. They host social events like square dancing, concerts, and amateur wrestling! And they are great for large party get together like baby showers and birthdays. Parking can be a little tough, but it's downtown.