The Whisky

9600 Retail Dr, Bakersfield
(661) 302-9220

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Bridget Lightner

Staff and management are very friendly. Drinks get the job done. The bouncers are on it and if there’s ever a bad experience they handle it. Will come here again. As a woman who comes here alone u feel very safe. Kris and Kristen are very welcoming as well as all the staff :) there’s not a better bar I town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Adam Beck

This is a shitty bar.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Brian Gogerty

The bartender, Chris, and a group of locals made me feel welcome there. Was a great spot to just hang out and watch a game. I found the place while in town for business and made it my spot for a couple nights. Good drinks, good crowd, good fun.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Leticia Marquez

Liked the music. Its more a younger crowd type of a place. Played pool.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

John Walker

This place is our new go-to drink spot! Every bartender is a friend immediately, pours are on point and there is always at least 2 attractive people when we're there. 10/10 Would drink again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Dominick C

2 pool tables, BeerPong table, DJ on weekend.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Elizabeth Braun

I’ve been coming to this bar for a long time and have always been respectful to both the bartenders and the bouncers. I’ve never caused any issues, never been removed, and always tried to support this place. Unfortunately, that all changed with my most recent visit.

The bouncers here have always seemed to be on a bit of a power trip, often disrespecting people without cause—but I let it slide, until it happened to me. Instead of simply asking me to leave or speaking to me like a person, a bouncer came up behind me, grabbed both my shoulders, and shoved me out. There was absolutely no reason for it to be physical.

To make matters worse, I have a very big issue with being touched by people I don’t know. Being handled like that—without warning—was jarring and completely unacceptable.

What used to be one of my go-to spots is now a place I’ll never return to. I won’t be recommending it to anyone. No one should have to experience that kind of treatment.

Edit: Asking me to leave would have sufficed. Physically grabbing a non violent person from behind was unnecessary. I have a bruise on my arm from him grabbing me. The situation did not warrant that kind of force.

Atmosphere: 1

Service: 1

David Flores

Great place. Depending on the time you want to show up. Weekends is the the best but week days are chill too. Pool is the amateur moment. Beer pong is also the amateur moment. 🤪

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 5

SHOCWAVE !

From the get go, the crew here at The Whiskey have been amazing! Kris, Reed, Kristina, and Kristen are an amazing asset to this place. They cater to their patrons, and make everyone feel noticed. Even when it gets busy, they are all on their game and take of business.

Victoria Graham

REED was a great host! He made sure we were taken care of and was a vibe! Definitely will be back😊

Philip Mayer

Good spot for an after work drink or a good time on the weekend

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Handygirl C

Nice bar. They played hip-hop and pop hits. Mixture of young and old adults. Pool tables, darts, beer pong and etc.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Sophia Vaca

Great friendly staff the bar has a nice atmosphere and they have beer pong, pool, and darts as well

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Chris Wesson

Great owners. Very clean place with great people behind the bar. Great atmosphere to be at. Calm place to go have a drink with friends or by yourself. I highly recommend The Whiskey.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Martin Willem Schmid

A great place to spend your free time. Excellent sound system, Very friendly staff. Beautiful crowd. The latest hip hop remixes and other music. I had a blast!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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