We were here for a 21+ ticketed event with some friends. I purchased a friends ticket, and we had…read moreagreed my friends would cover 1 or 2 drinks for the night. When we first arrived, I joked to my friend while we were ordering, "First round is on you because of tickets, remember?" - no big deal. We ordered a few (honestly, pretty mediocre) drinks, sat down, and enjoyed a great cover band that played music I grew up with. The atmosphere was fun, people were dancing, and we met and chatted with a few friendly folks near the bar and nearby tables. Most people were definitely buzzed, some outright drunk. It's a 21+ event, after all. It was a fun time. The problem? I was ''cut off'' after only 2.5 drinks, as one had accidentally spilled. When I went to order another after dancing with a friend, I raised my hand in a silly, playful way and smiled while ordering. Apparently, that was enough for the bartender, an older white woman (Ellen, I believe her name was), to decide I'd had "too much." She seemed to think other people were buying me drinks, which wasn't true, only my husband and friend did. She could have easily confirmed that with me or with whoever she thought was buying the drinks, but instead, she relied solely on her own incorrect judgment. I was definitely not drunk or behaving inappropriately. Meanwhile, there were people around us who were visibly intoxicated; slurring, stumbling, and clearly having a good time. They kept getting served without issue. One particularly drunk man made one of my friends uncomfortable, yet nothing was said to him. The difference? He was an older white guy, while I am a person of color. What really got me was when a bouncer pulled me aside to check my ID AFTER I had already been at the event for hours. I had walked past him multiple times that night, as I had gone to the bathroom or just stepped outside with friends. I wasn't carded when I first entered, and clearly my age had not been an issue until that moment - because you know, It was a ticketed 21+ event. I had, as stated above, even ordered a drink when we first arrived. Being told I'd be kicked out if I was seen with another drink, despite being calm, respectful, and coherent, felt humiliating and unfair. No one else was pulled aside, yet anyone with eyes witnessed plenty of people who were clearly less than sober, if you know what I mean. I understand the importance of responsible alcohol service, but the inconsistency and bias in how it was enforced here was obvious. It is disappointing when a place that's supposed to be about fun and music lets staff's assumptions ruin someone's night. It felt less like "safety" and more like a snap judgment and doubling down on an assumption.

This is based mainly on happy hour and the bar. The decor is truly lovely here, especially toward…read morethe evening, they have beautiful lighting throughout. Also on the weekends they've been known to have sone nice music accompanying the pretty lounge. The cocktails are average price, and tasty and there is an upscale vibe. If they improve the food and the comfort of the high top seat backs which are very low, I'd give a couple more stars. There's a menu that looks interesting and affordable with an Asian flair... but that's where the disappointment starts for me. It's lopsided with deep-fried, more protein, vs veggies, & plenty starchy items! We tried the panko crusted sliders, which we should have known meant the beef paddies would be deep fried. It was actually filling, but tasteless. It needed some onion or garlic aioli, slices of juicy tomato or something! We also got the chicken wings; again deep fried and in a sticky sweet Asian sauce that was tasty but very sweet. I did not try mains as they were on pricy side. We sat at the bar where service is ok, and better the more you order type of vibe.

Just saw Kommuna Lux an amazing Ukrainian Modern Folk Music Band at The Lost Church. I'll be honest…read morethat I was a bit hesitant to go to this venue for a music performance with my senior Mom with general seating, but am so glad we did. The space is amazing! There was no bad spot in the space and the variety of dining room chairs as seating was fun. I love how it was described as an entertainment space with a bar and not the other way around. Looking at the calendar there is a lot of diversity in performances. We will be back and look forward to where they will land after November.

This spot came up on my radar because they have a standup comedy / improv show every first Saturday…read moreof the month and it was definitely a good time! It's a cool space, some drinks and treats for sale, friendly staff and some pretty good talent here, fun to watch definitely entertaining and fun!! We definitely will be back!

Barrel Proof is a great spot for a casual night out. They host a variety of events, including…read morecomedy shows, art exhibits, and karaoke, so there's always something interesting happening. The comedy shows are entertaining, and it's nice to see a mix of performers. The art exhibits feature a good selection of local talent, and the karaoke nights are a fun way to unwind with friends. From bingo and trivia to open mic nights, there is almost always something to do at Barrel Proof! The space has a relaxed vibe, and the staff is friendly. Overall, it's a solid choice if you're looking for an easy-going place with a mix of creative and fun events. 10/10. Prime downtown location, parking can be a bit tricky on busy nights but totally worth the stop if you're in the area.

Great lounge. We went for the ukulele group and had a super time. The beer was delicious and…read moreservice was friendly and fast. The space is huge and comfortable. I definitely want to try the comedy. Street parking is convenient also there's a lot across the street. It's close to the freeway and easy to get to.

Trendy Santa Rosa spot with small shared plates that did not disappoint. 4.75 stars…read more Food: 4.75. Service: 4.5 Atmosphere: 4.5 Cost to worth it rating: 3 Opentableable: yes Return worthiness: yes Highlights - Garlic noodles curly thicker noodles packed with the best savory super garlicy umami flavor. One of the best I've ever had and I'm not even a mushroom person. Still thinking about this dish. 5+ stars - Duck bun: single bao like sliced bun with a good portion of duck either hoisin, cucumbers, and sprouts. Wonderful fusion version. 4.75 stars - Poke: fresh large cubes of poke with thin large taro chips. 4.5 stars - Fries: unusually thin and flat versions with a lovely spice combo. 4.25 stars - Cheese curds: legit thin breading with gooey inside which is saying much just coming from Wisconsin the day before. 4.25 stars - Cocktails: quality unique versions. -- Easy rider: coffee bitters bourbon one came in a cool flask-like glass bottle. -- Humming bird: vodka, Aperol, tea, and bubbly was nice. - Wines: lots of great options by the glass, half bottle, or bottle. Some locals I hadn't tried which is fun. - Dining room is open and bright with wood floors, modern type furniture, and art. Also has a small bar where you can see drinks being made as well as a patio outside facing the street. - Waitress: gave us great reccos for ordering in my fave sharing is caring style. Lowlights - Lots of items with mayo for non mayo peeps (in guac and desserts) with some hidden not noted on the menu (poke, duck)

2+ to 3 stars a Wednesday evening dinner...my first visit…read moreeven though I'm a local. I' was quite familiar though with Starks near Railroad Square and use to frequent that location before Covid came along....anyway I know Bird is popular and I was really looking forward to a nice bar experience and tasty cuisine ...but I will probably not go again. *Atmosphere--the place is somewhat large with two floors and feels and looks non-de script. Very much a business. Noisy, busy, aloof. 3 stars *Cocktails--I didn't have a signature cocktail but instead requested Grey Goose over ice with a twist. The pour was so small; unacceptably small. A thimbleful . Very disappointing. 0 stars. *Food--we ordered the fried chicken and a side of greens. The chicken was good, moist, accompanied by a tasty slaw and pickled veggie bits. 4 stars The greens were okay but mediocre 2+ stars *Service--our server was pretty much going through the motions, perhaps a long day. 2+ stars, The host was pleasant and helpful. 4 stars. *Price--expensive. They also tack on a back-of-house charge. 2 stars. All in all, it felt formulaic...and I guess it is with Stark's. I hear they have a rockin' happy hour....

We had another chance to try an escape room at Poppy Bank Epicenter, and this time we chose the…read moreBigfoot escape room. Hosts were super friendly, just like the last time, so no complaints there at all. Overall, this escape room was much, much better than the Charlie's Candy Shop escape room. It felt much more intuitive, and the clues were written clearly, which made the experience more enjoyable. The only issue we experienced was in the second room, during the part where you use the dowsing rods to find the letters on the wall which are needed to open the safe. We weren't able to get any readings from the dowsing rods, we weren't sure if the magnets were not strong enough or if something else was affecting it. We ended up calling the host for help, and she was very nice and helpful. She gave us a hint about using a specific word on the metal board, and we immediately understood which five-letter word she meant. That hint worked perfectly for us. Other than that one part, we had a great experience and enjoyed the escape room!

Epicenter is exactly what you want it to be - a place kids can have the best time ever, and a place…read moreadults don't hate to be at. They have a good array of arcade games - we are partial to Jurassic Park though it always has a line, skee ball, basketball, the frogger clone game, the harpoon game - as well as things like trampolines (extra cost), the playground (a ball spill thingy, slides, 3 levels, a zip line, etc - also extra cost. We enjoy bowling during football games so we can watch and bowl and get boneless wings from victory house (and sometimes Bloody Marys). I've also come to watch friends play soccer at their different indoor courts. Only downside - it feels a bit like a germ fest. Lots of hand sanitizer and now I feel like I need to take some elderberry.

Had a delightful time at a friends 50th birthday party last night. We had never even heard of this…read moreplace and I just had to yelp it. What a gem. Here are a few highlights: Large beautiful wooden dance floor. High ceilings Nice stage Commercial Kitchen Great seating areas Nice bathrooms Very clean Tastefully decorated I have no idea how much,but if you want to hold a nice event this would be the place to do it. :)

We attended a graduation cum 18th birthday party of a colleague's son last evening. The place is…read morequite roomy, has a stage, a big sized hall, a separate section where the buffet can be laid out. There is some outdoor space too. The Club provides chairs and tables, has a sizeable kitchen if one needs that. A good place to book for a party of 100-125 people. After 6 pm the street outside is relatively quiet hence plenty of street parking available. If your party is starting earlier there's also a Parking Garage close by.

The best neighborhood bar...ever. People who thought this…read morewas a "biker bar" were surprised by the amazing cross-section of people and The Best Bartenders in Santa Rosa. It will be sorely missed.

When my friend told me that there was a really cool dive bar called the Wagon Wheel I had to go and…read morecheck it out. She and I went and have been back about five times in the past week. We really love this place. It's a hidden gym the food is great somewhat and the ambience is amazing. Definitely recommend that you go check it out! Be sure to tell them that Juliana sent you.

The shots are huge for the price of one. And the bartender is super sweet! Good parking, and they…read morehave free popcorn! A cute little joint to get yourselves into to play some pool or whateva :)

Absolutely love this bar, I've been coming off and on for over 20 years, definitely a more regular…read morenow, especially since I introduced my mom and her husband to this bar. The bartenders are great. The drinks are strong great price, great jukebox. They have fun events and the regulars who frequent here are almost all awesome.