It's a great place to go dancing I have also gone there the last couple years for New Year's it's a…read moregreat place they do a lot of things there it's enjoyable

Good music mix of everything. Cumbia , merengue, corridos, norteño, and more . Dj all night . Open…read moreonly on Saturdays

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.

Haven't been in here for probably 15 years. It's changed- a bit. I love Tiki bars and I go to every…read moreTiki bar I can find. It's tiny- like a lot of tiki spots. Decor is nice. Little hidden gems. Lighting is dark with bits color and neon popping through. The Bar Top curves around the bar- there are two booths that seat 5-6 and two short tables next to them- one seats 4- the other will comfortably seat two. There are a few bench style seating areas at the front with some short coffee tables. Think- skater tiki bar. The drinks were good- small menu if you're not sure what you want or are new to tiki. Both sides of the menu are the same menu. There are some nice mocktail options as well- you don't see that often. The service for me is mixed- it wasn't busy- steady but not busy- 1/4 full. I ordered two drinks to start for our table- (no cocktail servers here/not unusual for a small Tiki bar) I asked for a soda water- the bartender looked at me without a word- popped open a can of soda water and walked away. When he walked back by, I asked for a glass of ice- he said nothing and I got an eye-roll huff. I almost left. I don't think providing a glass with ice to pour your canned room temp soda water in, is too wacky an idea to be perturbed by the request. The female who took the order was friendly, smiled and was professional. We got a third cocktail- the Mai Tai. The grumpy bartender was friendlier this time. So, that helped. Maybe he felt overwhelmed and I threw off his groove by asking for water- then a glass... either way- being annoyed wasn't cool. The music.... Wasn't Tiki- it threw off the "Tiki Vibe" and made it feel typical small local bar that serves only Tiki drinks with some Tiki decor. It didn't take you to the land of Tiki- disappointed. Drinks were good.

If a dive bar and a queer bar were to combine, The Mint Bar is exactly what comes to mind. Located…read moresmack dab in downtown Bakersfield, this spot features cheap drinks and a relaxed vibe. What I appreciated was how laid back the patrons and staff were. They have an outdoor space with a few patio benches and a tv outside. Short & Sweet - it's a safe space for everyone and all in Bakersfield. Not too shabby of a spot.

Not knowing what this place was, heard music and out of curiosity I walked in .... oh boy lol…read more This is an eclectic group. No cover charge Pool table outdoor space with music Plenty of parking as it sits near the corner Came in and left

I couldn't believe I was in Bakersfield. This is was hidden place with amazing food and ambience. I…read morewas visiting for a night and didn't know where to eat at 10pm it was open and served five star quality food. There was night club in the same strip which was owned by the same owners . Will definitely be back if I am in town.

if i'm paying $30+ to get in, i better be getting good music at least. this place sucks and the…read moreservice is bad. DJ oso is a horrible DJ. find someone better

DO NOT GO HERE This…read moreplace is H GHETTO ... no ceilings in the bathrooms The floor at table are filled with confetti. ( confetti wasn't even dropped while we were there) You just walk right in..... hookers all up in there ... .......GHETTO....

Everything went well they have good priced drinks a buchannans pineapple cost me 10$ that's not bad…read moreat all well vodka pineapple cost me the same so order Buchanans

The VIP Lounge has been in business since 1976. Just a great neighborhood bar. Dark & moody with…read morethat old school vibe. Red leather banquets, tables with red leather chairs, very comfy by the way. A fairly long bar seating 11-12 . The lounge is very well maintained. The carpet & room is clean and the upholstery is in great condition. A good selection of libations. TV's for the sports fans. A juke box for your listening pleasure. A dart board for those so inclined. Karen was my friendly mixologist today. She seems to have quite the Sunday afternoon crowd. She knows everyone, is friendly providing excellent service.

It's a decent dive bar. The drinks are not bad. There's the things you would expect there: pool…read moretable , darts. There is some comfortable booth seating. The bathroom was not too dirty. They don't really have bar food I don't think but there are lots of places to eat nearby.

Great Karaoke every Tuesday with KJ Paul from 8pm to 11pm great food vendors and drinksread more

Was here this past weekend and had an absolute blast. I believe the new bartenders name is Sam or…read moresomething similar. Had a great time and great drinks! Music and vibes were awesome. I'm already making plans for next weekend

Downtown is the best spot for The Well. We visited them while they were on White Lane, but this…read morelocation makes so much more sense. The seating is well laid out. We chose the mid level tickets and sat in the side booth area. We were able to see the stage very well. We arrived about 30 minutes prior to the show. I think we will head there a little earlier next time so ordering is easier. Jake was our server and got our drinks right away. The food took a little longer, and I think our order may have even been misplaced, but we were there for the laughs and the food ultimately made it to us. There were 4 of us, and we got fried pickles, crispy chicken sliders, fish tacos, margaritas, mule and punch line. Cute menu item names! We were drawn to purchase tickets when we saw Caroline Rhea would be performing. She was very cute and funny. We loved it. Patrick and CJ did a great job opening for her. Keep the laughs coming! We will be back!

Went to see Yannis Pappas and I seriously laughed the entire time!…read moreThe Well has been hosting some great comedians lately and I'm here for it! The lights, the crowd, the set up, the vibes were perfect to just relax and enjoy good laugh. As for the food we only tried the fries and they were a little too seasoned BUT, next time I'll be sure to save my appetite to try a burger & cocktail. The laughs were so great, I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT! I am already checking out the upcoming comedians to ensure I get my tickets on time !