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    The Old River Monte Carlo

    4.1 (41 reviews)
    ModerateDive Bars, Burgers, Pizza
    Closed 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Juke Box
    Moderate noise
    Casual

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    Karlie K.

    I call this an All American Bar! The staff was exceptional, the food hit the spot and the beer was cold. After a long day of work this is the place to enjoy conversations with the locals. You can feel the history in that bar when you enter and that's my type of bar. 10/10 would recommend!

    It's a family run place
    Darla A.

    Tasty Appetizers, Amazing Pizza, and a great retro rustic ambiance. Had the pleasure of speaking with some of the family who own and operate and they were kind and very welcoming. Large comfortable seating areas for having fun with your friend groups of any size.

    Satinder S.

    This is one of the best bars and restaurants in Bakersfield. Old school building with modern conveniences, and the food and service is awesome. Great staff like my friends the owners Prince Joshon and his father. All around I 100% recommend this bar and the restaurant to anyone who wants to have a great night on the town.

    Jalapeños and beef
    Rosie H.

    We absolutely love the pizza here!! The staff is very friendly. We have recommended this place to our family and friends.

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    Monica G.

    Definitely a hole in the wall type of place. I've only started coming as of recently but my in-laws have been going there for years. They were not joking when they said the pizza was amazing. I did not expect to have such a delicious pizza and food so far out. Friday nights are definitely a vibe. We like to go and watch karaoke and have a few buckets of beer on their happy hour special and just have a good time. Prince, he is a joy. He is always so nice and welcoming. I am not sure if he's the owner or not but he definitely helps a lot with the vibe and making it feel like you're around family. I definitely recommend this place to everybody I know and have been introducing it to a lot of my close friends and family since.

    Large jalapeño, 1/2 beef & 1/2 pineapple
    Rosita G.

    We've come to eat pizza 3 times this month and every time it's cooked perfectly . They put a lot of toppings and its delicious. This is our new spot for pizza.

    Large combination pizza
    Alex G.

    Amazing service, great beer & spirits selection, and amazing prices. A gem of south west Bakersfield.

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    It's Bakersfield. Don't charge coastal prices for drinks. This is the shi*ty Valley. Come on.

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    It has a good crowd. I'm hanging out with filthy truckers on their video shoot and supporting the local veterans.

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    Would not allow my service dog. And had a plastic table for a bar. Lots of potential but subpar af.

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    Love the bartenders Bobby & Bobby, miss the old look but enjoying the upgrades

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