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    Paddy's Cocktail Lounge

    3.8 (189 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Very loud
    DJ
    Casual
    Happy hour specials

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    Brandy O.

    No food, just good drinks! Our bartender was super funny! Service was awesome, and the ambiance was cool and very spacious.

    Grabbing a drink with a cpl of my fav humans
    Christina L.

    Staff is great, drinks are flowing and atmosphere is definitely people just wanting to have a good time! If you're not up for dancing there's pool which is always a good go to anytime! Cheers!!!

    One of the best nights I've had

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    15 days ago

    Amazing love Rob! He's such a sweet heart I haven't had a problem with him ever! Truly enjoy every drink he makes! Excellent service!

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    From SOCA, a must when staying or just passing through. Staff are very welcoming and friendly

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    2 years ago

    Love Paddys and their bar staff so much!! Great drinks. Great music! I always go there on the weekends with my friends! Our #1 choice!

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    My go to bar in ventura co. Staff , service, and patrons are the best around ! Wouldn't go anywhere else

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    2 years ago

    The place is amazing love the bartenders such amazing people honestly!! I recommend Danny's special drink!

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    I'm not a bar person but I usually feel welcome Don't drink alcohol but there is always plenty of diet coke

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    Ask the Community - Paddy's Cocktail Lounge

    Is this a Gay Bar?

    Yes, Paddy's is Ventura's one and only LGBTQ+ bar.

    When is drag bingo night?

    Looking at the website and Facebook page, it appears that drag bingo is at 4 PM Sunday, on the third weekend of the month.

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    Review Highlights - Paddy's Cocktail Lounge

    Drinks were great, every precaution taken for COVID, bartenders just the sweetest guys.

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    Beautiful indoor space
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    Came in on a Saturday night around 8pm and luckily it wasn't too packed. We sat down immediately…read more The inside is really nice, i'd stop by for a drink in the future with the couch styled lounge. Felt like we were skipped over a bit during service. There was a couple who sat at the bar 15 minutes after us and got drinks and calamari given to them at the exact same time we got our drinks (weren't able to order any food yet). The tables near us were checked on a lot but not us. Food was just okay. Linguine pasta, calamari, and sliders were all bland. Sliders were super basic, just meat, sauce and bun. They charge $2 for a side of sauce in a tiny ramekin. The woman bartender was really nice and upbeat and helped us close out at the end of our meal. Honestly, just much better food and experiences next door.

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    Inside the speak easy in the back
    Inside the speak easy in the back
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