We went in on a rainy day at opening time, during a school break. We figured more people would come…read moresince it was bad weather outside so we planned to wait maybe 20 minutes or so since it was also a week night and not terribly busy. They were completely full with just 5 parties, but had less than half the lanes open. They insisted they were already full and the wait "might be at least 35 minutes or if the party decides to pay for another hour, it'll be way longer.." So I said can you ask them if they were planning on playing another round or leaving or can I ask them? (We wanted to plan for dinner, we don't live around the corner either, it was a drive for us to come out). The 2 employees said sure, they are on lane 2. Then this other employee comes walking up immediately after and stops me and says "I can't have you ask that"...?? Ok..what's the harm in simply asking what their plans are?? They had LESS than half the lanes open on a RAINY day. I asked is there a way to open any other lanes? There were 3 more parties that came in after us! They said with enthusiasm, "no, we can't do that!" You work here, what's the surprise, why not? They turned our water bottles away, you can't bring your refillable ones. And don't expect to get a water bottle or any soda from the vending machine to quench your thirst either, they were completely out, the whole machine even though it was lit up and working. There was a bar there I think? But no one was there... I turned to my family and we all just said forget it, this is nuts... Honestly, the whole place looks pretty terrible. Carpets are stained, walls are dingy, there's zero fun decor-wise, in fact nothing on the walls at all... It looks kinda creepy in an abandoned sort of way. This place was run down, out of stock, employees with irritable and bored attitudes. We won't be coming back and will gladly pay extra to drive farther. It's sad because they are in desperate need of money to help the place. We would have gladly supported had they been open to helping us play a game!

Love this bowling alley! Friendly and helpful staff, clean balls and lanes, decent prices. You're…read morecharged per hour- plus the shoes. If you don't have socks, they've got some available for purchase thankfully. They've got an amazing full bar in there for the adults--and an arcade for the kiddos + food and sodas. Unfortunately no free refills on the fountain drinks. We love coming here with friends! The music is hard not to dance/sing to as well.. good choice in songs! If you need a fun escape from all the touristy spots, highly recommend Monterey Lanes.

Delish food great appetizers, calamari is the best and fire crackers fries!!…read more Full bar with all the favorite beers on tap Newcastle, blue Moon, 805, coors light, and much more. The cocktail are made really well, they skilled bar tenders. Vibe is more on the cowboy Ag Industry very casual attire. Happy hour kind of place! Small and comfy spot to visit if your in Salinas.

More like 3 and a half stars. Ran in for a beer with a few…read morefriends because there was a deal happening down town at one of our go to spots. It's more of a sports bar than a quiet drinking bar to have a conversation. One huge screen, around 10ft. feet I'm guessing. And a bunch of smaller ones all around. So the service was good but not fast and the beers were cold but not icy, and certainly good enough for this old man. Will it become my new watering hole maybe not, but I won't shy away either. Last words...Little Sumpin Sumpin on tap.

I'm extremely disappointed with how we were treated. We've been regular customers, and this…read moreexperience completely changed how we view this place. Someone in our group took a photo behind the bar, and instead of handling the situation professionally, the bartender immediately became rude and escalated things. We were asked to leave, which is one thing--but what made the situation worse was that my card was still swiped and we were never served any drinks. After that, the bartender continued talking about us and involved another bartender, which turned into an unnecessary scene and got us kicked out. The interaction felt disrespectful, targeted, and completely unprofessional. If there was an issue with taking a picture, that could have been communicated respectfully instead of creating a hostile situation. As regulars, we expected better treatment and better customer service.

I'm 46 years old. I've been to a lot of bars in my life, some of the "diviest" bars in America…read more There is a lady that bartends at night at the Kings Den that is one of the absolute worst bartenders I've ever experienced in my entire life. Zero bartending etiquette. She argues with patrons, she argues with her coworkers, I honestly don't really even know why she works there. The other guy has to tolerate her, and they appear to argue in front of patrons - it's not cute. He just stands there, staring at patrons as they sit waiting for drinks while the line gets longer and longer. Bartending is clearly not their jam. They have no signature cocktails, and the cocktails they do make are pretty bad. The karaoke is pretty egregious, it's like a guy who likes to sing poorly decided he wanted to set up karaoke just so he had a reason to sing sometimes and make other people listen to it. It's a dive bar, which in itself isn't bad. But it's like if you were driving through the bad part of Bakersfield and said "this place looks cool" and then stopped for a drink and then realized that it's Bakersfield but it's not. It's actually Salinas. You go here because you NEED to, because there's nothing else open, and then when this place closes you go to Jaime's. It's the second worst Salinas has to offer, and I'm saying that with optimism.

I'm a firm believer in supporting local businesses and keeping our Old Town vibrant, which is why…read moreour group chose The Pour House for a social with 30+ people -- some traveling from Soledad and the Monterey Peninsula to enjoy our Downtown Salinas! We covered drinks in honor of Boss's Day. Service was ok -- the couple running the place were attentive, though they preferred to point you to QR codes over talking directly to you (not my favorite). Unfortunately, the customer service judgment was a bit poor. When we politely asked to lower the music briefly for a short announcement, we were told it "wouldn't be fair to other customers." There were only a few others there, five perhaps and not deeply engaged in listening to music. A small act of courtesy could've gone a long way. Old Town Salinas thrives when businesses and community support each other.

Not sure if it's because we were there during Cali Roots weekend (so everyone was out of town in…read moreMonterey), but it was super chill here, with plenty of seating. We came for a pre-dinner drink. The server (owner?) was also very sweet and was helping us look up places to have dinner nearby. They have a huge selection of beers, ciders, seltzers, etc. My partner got a kombucha, and I just got a non-alcoholic light beer. The interior is like, industrial chic? Is that a thing? In any case, I like.

Beer was on point. Bartender not so much! On her phone most of the time no interaction with guests…read more Rude! Date 3/15/25 approximately 6:00. Cheer the fuck up and enjoying your job.

This place is perfect. Lots of beer choices and the people that come here are usually pretty chill…read more The owners are great and they always have random food vendors and events. You can even buy some canned beers to go. If you don't like beer, they also have some wine. Their annual beerfest type event is hands down the best bang for your buck.

I thought this was part of Lalla Oceanside, but I guess they have a separate name/web site, so I'll…read moreleave my review here, too: Dropped by when the rest of Cannery Row seemed a bit too crazy and had a couple drinks and a light bite in the basement bar. Service was pretty good. We were able to catch up on sports highlights and enjoy the ambiance and a good flatbread pizza and wedge salad. I want to try some other items on their menu. Expect to pay a good 10 percent more than you would elsewhere in Monterey. After all, this is Cannery Row.

Being in Monterey, we wanted to grab some drinks. Well more like we were done with our day and…read morewanted some relaxation before we went to bed so we explored the area and went bar hopping...kind of. This was the second place where we got some drinks. We did the varying reviews here (all of 3 review), but I decided for us that we'd go try it out. We walked over and found the place pretty easily. I mean it wasn't too difficult to find, but it was kind of weird they didn't have their own entrance into the restaurant but no big deal. I wanted to try both the cherry lime ricketey and the pink lemonade so the boyfriend got the ricketey and I got the lemonade. I'm so glad we did it that way because I found the cherry and lime drink too bitter and sour. I know that it's supposed to be sour, but it was just too much. Didn't love it as much as I hoped it would have. The pink lemonade was so good! I love the throwback to a childhood drink (with some alcohol of course). So good. Protip: give it a chance and definitely come here for a drink!

It's been a while since I've been here. Still the best service with a smile. And a good selection…read more Tonight's special, several kinds of chips and dip, French baguette and Swiss cheese with salami and other snacks to enjoy the bartender's choice of beverage.

This guy! What a selection, and service beyond compare. Truly nothing else like it in all of…read moreMonterey County. What the hell is his real name? Who cares, great view.

Came here for cinco de Mayo shenanigans…read more This place is a total vibe Inside is super cute Clean and well decorated Prices are reasonable Customer service is friendly and efficient This venue is beer only No liquor And no food only snacks like chips Street parking only but there is a parking garage nearby Beer is good Nice variety They are all made in house I can't wait to come back here again

My friends and I had a great time here, and every time we visit. I love IPAs and stouts, but I love…read morebeer with sweet flavors too. Their drinks are delicious and the presentation is very thoughtful. The decor is striking and definitely picturesque. The owner made us feel welcomed and even made sure we were all able to find seating since it was such a busy night. I'm not sure where people are getting that she's not welcoming. I don't know her personally, but I always feel welcomed. We will definitely keep going!