I first started going to The Garage about 2.5 years ago. I didn't know anyone there, I just needed…read moreto get out. Since then, I've made... more friends than I can count. Genuinely good people. One of the bartenders even ended up being my roommate for a time (and we would dance together in the living room). It was a hard time in my life when I first went there and I've grown and become, hopefully, a much better person just from experiencing the wonderful friends I've met. I could tell so many stories, but my point is simply this: This is THE BEST bar I have ever been to in my entire life and I cannot say enough good things about it and the people who run it, the regulars, bartenders, etc. Just genuinely awesome people. Even just the other day, a couple came in and they hadn't been there before, and we were just talking and they said "This is such a nice place." It's like Cheers. I walk in the door and end up hugging like everyone before I even get my name on the pool table (they also have a really nice pool table. I've been playing for years now as a result.) The owners Big J and Dave are awesome... I'm kind of overflowing with compliments here but it's just... it's the best place. If I had to choose what I was going to do with my night, my day, whatever, just getting out, it would be The Garage. Absolutely awesome. (I'm honestly just disappointed with myself that I didn't give them a Yelp review sooner. I cannot recommend this place enough. 5 stars just doesn't cut it).

Fun times and great bands on the weekends! Great neighborhood bar with pool tables and darts!read more

Great drinks & service. Friendly patrons and chairs on the Beach watch the boats go by! Cheers!!read more

Cash only. Lots of the bartenders hate the Dodgers. Juke box is very low volume. Bottled beer only…read more Very friendly staff! Inexpensive!!

Great bar. Strong drinks. Great prices…read more Our bartender was Savanna! She was very welcoming! We will absolutely come back to this bar. This place is packed. It is a Saturday afternoon. Thank you AXXESS card for having a buy 1 get 1 here. They have 2 pool tables, 2 dart boards, and a long long thing that stands up. Hubby says it is shuffleboard. He just confirmed it. My bad, I thought shuffleboard was on the ground. This place is fun, loud, and is full of happy, smiling men. I dig the vibe. Thank you Savanna for the warm welcome and conversation

Came in here yesterday for the first time. They were pretty steady. Was greeted right away. Even…read morethough she was busy, I was served right away, awesome beer that she recommended. Then I tried the whiskey sour which was amazing. Selena was very attentive and friendly. I'll be back

The local always has the beat beers and bartenders as well as great Local beers. Just ask for a…read moreWhiskey or Bourbon. Dont have enough Duckets $$$$ ??? Say " I only have this much give me something in that range " The Local where locals meet and strangers drink.

We came in on a Wed night for my bday. We lucked out with the sweetest bartender. Each drink was a…read morework of art--and just as thirst-quenching. We ordered food from an Indian restaurant and had it delivered to the bar. Love that you can do that here. Definitely give them a try!

Great music for all ages very nice staff great people there old school hip hop old school rap music…read moregreat Spanish Cumbias

Mariah, the bartender when I stopped in, was friendly and personable. I moved from Oxnard in 2008,…read morewhen this venue was "Jolly's," and it was not a place for single women at night who just wanted to play a game of pool. I felt comfortable and eager to return this evening to play pool after an early dinner with a friend. An older woman often finds it hard to play pool in a bar without feeling uneasy. The new owner should be congratulated!

Ahh the Sewer. That's what I've been told it's called by various Ventura residents that live there,…read moreor lived there at one time. We were in the area, and were going to stop by Dargan's to get a drink after doing some work there, but Dargan's was slammed. Sans Souci was suggested, so we popped in there, and I wasn't disappointed. It's a little dive bar with a large outside smoking area right in front. The inside is a bit small. We didn't stay long since we were meeting a friend, but it was a good spot. There seemed to be a band that had performed, or was going to perform. The inside of the venue is quite dark, with a few places to sit and enjoy the performance. We grabbed a drink (the drink was nice and quite stiff too, and fairly inexpensive, which is a good plus). We ended up heading outside, and enjoying the smoking area, which was a good place to light up and people-watch (there were a lot of people out and about, and the patio is sheltered enough you can look out, but not look creepy doing so). Eventually we finished our drink and headed back to the car, but that's all I can speak for. The bartender was nice, she was very slammed but was on her game and we got our drinks quickly. FYI for the smokers, they do have cigarettes for sale at the bar, which is also a plus if you smoke. I'd seen the place pretty packed later in the evening, so it looks like it's pretty popular. Next time I'm in the area and there's a band playing, I'll have to make it a point to check it out again.

This place is a cool spot to kick it to jumpstart your night or to lounge around and wine down…read morebefore heading home. The service is service. Drinks stay flowing and all is good with the world. Cheers

New owners, new vibe…read more I've lived near here for years and was always a little wary to try this place. When I heard a friend was hosting karaoke here, I had to show up and support. Typical dive bar vibes: cozy, pool table, smoking patio. I was glad to see that the new owners are cool and make the experience fun. We had an amazing time and felt totally welcomed from the start. I highly recommend the Wednesday karaoke, such a fun and wild night. We plan to be there every Wednesday for the foreseeable future. The Camelot Room is definitely a hidden gem.

I went here for karaoke night (Wednesday) with some friends, and I had a blast! The karaoke hosts…read morewere really good and engaged with the crowd to get everyone excited. The crowd was fairly diverse and very enthusiastic, and seemed to be very supportive of each other singing. Everyone seemed very friendly, and there was a lot of energy in the room, which made singing fun. My drink was reasonably priced. My only slight disappointment is that they don't sell any food. Although this is not a "gay bar" at all, my queer friends and I felt safe and welcome.

Our home away from home! It really is a family! Super fun events! One time we had to quickly…read moreevacuate due to fire and we went there to figure out our next plan. It's definitely an inclusive safe space!

Paddy's is an amazing, inclusive space. As a lesbian, finding a true sense of community and a place…read moreto feel at home in Ventura can be tough, but Paddy's has truly provided me with that welcoming and safe space. Timmy and Dylan provide an Inclusive environment and both are amazing bartenders. I love my Gay Bar.

It was very quiet here on Thursday night when we came to play pool. It's a cash only bar and no…read moresnack options. It's more of a vibe than a place to come to for other things; hence why we just can't to play pool. When karaoke night started, the 3 people in here got up she left it was dead after that. But I have to say, as unpopular as this place may be on a weekday, I appreciate that it's still here in Ojai because it adds so much flavor. I really think they should consider aging a food menu tho to get more visitors. I think this place could really elevate if they wanted.

We almost skipped this place because of the reviews and I'm SO glad we didn't…read more Yes, it's cash only. Yes, it's a dive bar. That's literally the charm. The Hub has that old-school, no-frills, local hangout vibe that feels like it's been there through a thousand Ojai sunsets. It's cozy, unpretentious, and genuinely fun. The drinks were solid, the atmosphere was relaxed, and it felt like one of those places where you can actually exhale and just be. The service was perfect! Rob was the absolute best! If you're expecting craft cocktail theatrics and curated Instagram lighting, this isn't your spot. If you want a cute, classic dive with personality and good energy, it absolutely is. Support local. Bring cash. Enjoy the vibe.

Best ambiance!! Best drinks!! And word around town is they are now open Monday & Tuesdays,…read more8pm-close Make sure you follow them on Instagram too so you can see the whiskey flights and special weekend drinks.

When it came to ambience, cozy, cute, tucked-away energy that made us feel like we had discovered a…read moresecret little gem. The decor and atmosphere gave "main character in a prohibition-era movie" in the best way. Unfortunately, the drinks didn't quite keep up with the setting. We wanted cocktails that would make us say "WOW, order another round," but instead we were left looking at each other like, "...that's it?" Not terrible, just missing that wow factor and creativity you hope for when you're paying speakeasy prices. Overall: adorable atmosphere, fun experience, and a place worth checking out for the vibe alone. We just left wanting and needing a little more from what mattered most, the drinks.