I was at Whiskey Dave's the other night playing pool with friends minding my own business being calm and respectful as can be. After a few hours of being there Dave the owner called in to his bartender and told him to kick me out. I was doing nothing wrong to deserve being treated like this. The bartender, who is a friend, says Dave wants you out I have no idea why. Dave was at the bar earlier, made eye contact with me, but had nothing to say to me then. I guess he was too coward to tell me to my face why he wanted me gone. I've never done a thing to this person to deserve such cruelty. If you want overpriced drinks that supports a horrible person feel free to come in, but Murray's and the AV are way better options. Avoid this place like the plague.
Benjo mujanovic
This place is a complete joke. I hope the owner reads this review. It was Saturday night, we went around 8:30 PM and ordered two draft beers and a simple cocktail. The server - a big, chubby guy with a strange beard - charged us $40 without even entering the order into the computer (probably hiding it from the owner). This same server overcharged us the night before as well. I know because he charged us $24 for two drinks, while just 15 minutes earlier, another server charged us $20 for the exact same round.
On weekends, they only accept cash payments, with no receipts and no drink menus provided, so they can essentially charge whatever they want. To top it off, the food was terrible - way too salty. We will definitely never go back. There are much better bars in Big Bear, like Murray's Saloon & Eatery.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Miranda Mena
Don’t pay the cover the DJ is garbage
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 4
sara peterson
I mean we had a lot of fun here. We just came for drinks and dancing and the music was great, playing pool was fun. Its like the only place open late in big bear lol.
Atmosphere: 5
Allan Petre
We went there with some friends and the waiters with blond and long hair stealed the jackets of my friend. That’s a shame. And the bar is cash only with no receipt, the only ATM in the bar has a $5 fee. DO NOT GO
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Thomas B
We stopped tonight to have dinner only to find out the kitchen had closed at least 1.5 hours before normal closing time. According to the bartender, it was a slow night, so the cook went home. Not starting out well and this place is so dark inside. We then decided to maybe have a drink before going to another restaurant and after a quick look at the prices, we headed out the door. Serious, that much for a glass of beer, now we know why there was only one person at the bar and a group of four playing pool. This place is a good size and to have no one there, even on a Wednesday night, was pretty revealing to say the least. There is free parking in front of the bar and more at the back of the business. The bar has a dance floor and pool tables, and we heard they have music on the weekend. We should note that the bartender was very polite and apologized that the kitchen had closed early. Well at least we know on our next trip to Big Bear Lake we will not be dining or drinking here.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
Bonnie Riehl
We stopped for a quick lunch and the food was outstanding. We sat outside and got the sliders and pork taquitos. The service was good but it's not full service. It seems like it would be but it's not. You order at the bar and get a buzzer for when your food is ready. I didn't love the signs to clean up your own mess. I understand it's not full service but that doesn't mean I'm an employee responsible for keeping it clean. I also overheard two bar patrons discussing how they were both carrying firearms. I give five stars because we had a great time and it's a fantastic patio but there are negatives. Oh, it's cash only too.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Michael M
Don't have really much bad to say about this place. But then again I don't have much good to say. Had to go through the security check on the way in. Hey, this is Big Bear, is there problems here? We went in just for drinks and only had one because of the super high prices! I've been to bars in major big cities that charged less. This is a big bar with pool tables and a huge outdoor patio in back. There are several corn-hole games setup for you to play. So all in all, we were not impressed and will not be going back anytime soon.
Atmosphere: 3
Rizq Al-Tuaimeh
It's big, it can have live entertainment; it has pool tables, that's cool; it's expensive, this is probably to keep the drunks out and recoup the damages drunks do. That being said, I liked the place, but it's not gonna be my go to spot; I liked the building, good bones. Expected off-hour (dead time during the weekday) drinks to be bigger.
Parking: Large lot in the back, very exclusive, handicap friendly to a degree I believe.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Holly Clemens
Maybe the owners should read these reviews! Service and atmosphere I would give a minus! Pretty much have to serve yourself. So no tip for you! Maybe they should read their sign! The door to the restroom room is filthy!!! The burger was pretty good at least. I will not go back unless things change. Good luck!
This is the worst place I have been in big bear. It’s dark and gloomy. The bartenders weren’t even that busy and I was sitting before other people and I was served last. Seemed like they only cared to take Clare of the local people vs someone who was there for their first time. I won’t be coming back here and highly recommend no one does.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Eric
Where do I start? First and foremost they have security there during the weekend and search people before coming in. Yet there a fight even after all this. The drinks are very over priced and they take card during the week but during the weekend it’s cash only. Seems shady to me that they would do this. I highly recommend not going here EVER
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Anthony Carballo
It was a very uncomfortable environment last night after an event ended nearby and we felt discriminated against and thought it was dumb for the bar tenders to charge men extra for drinks and the bartenders are very racist, homophobic, and prejudice, they show unsavory favoritism to certain people that go there its one of the worst bar's next to Murray's especially if you're not Straight or White or if you don't dress a certain way
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Android Developer
The worst service from the bartender that we have ever had.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
h3ll0.ang3l
If I could give them zero stars I would gladly give them. I would have liked to read the ratings before I went. It is a very expensive place for what they offer....the service is horrible and they are very racist especially the bartender *Drew*. I will never recommend and will not return to that place!!!!
I was at Whiskey Dave's the other night playing pool with friends minding my own business being calm and respectful as can be. After a few hours of being there Dave the owner called in to his bartender and told him to kick me out. I was doing nothing wrong to deserve being treated like this. The bartender, who is a friend, says Dave wants you out I have no idea why. Dave was at the bar earlier, made eye contact with me, but had nothing to say to me then. I guess he was too coward to tell me to my face why he wanted me gone. I've never done a thing to this person to deserve such cruelty. If you want overpriced drinks that supports a horrible person feel free to come in, but Murray's and the AV are way better options. Avoid this place like the plague.
This place is a complete joke. I hope the owner reads this review. It was Saturday night, we went around 8:30 PM and ordered two draft beers and a simple cocktail. The server - a big, chubby guy with a strange beard - charged us $40 without even entering the order into the computer (probably hiding it from the owner). This same server overcharged us the night before as well. I know because he charged us $24 for two drinks, while just 15 minutes earlier, another server charged us $20 for the exact same round.
On weekends, they only accept cash payments, with no receipts and no drink menus provided, so they can essentially charge whatever they want. To top it off, the food was terrible - way too salty. We will definitely never go back. There are much better bars in Big Bear, like Murray's Saloon & Eatery.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
Don’t pay the cover the DJ is garbage
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 4
I mean we had a lot of fun here. We just came for drinks and dancing and the music was great, playing pool was fun. Its like the only place open late in big bear lol.
Atmosphere: 5
We went there with some friends and the waiters with blond and long hair stealed the jackets of my friend. That’s a shame. And the bar is cash only with no receipt, the only ATM in the bar has a $5 fee. DO NOT GO
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We stopped tonight to have dinner only to find out the kitchen had closed at least 1.5 hours before normal closing time. According to the bartender, it was a slow night, so the cook went home. Not starting out well and this place is so dark inside. We then decided to maybe have a drink before going to another restaurant and after a quick look at the prices, we headed out the door. Serious, that much for a glass of beer, now we know why there was only one person at the bar and a group of four playing pool. This place is a good size and to have no one there, even on a Wednesday night, was pretty revealing to say the least. There is free parking in front of the bar and more at the back of the business. The bar has a dance floor and pool tables, and we heard they have music on the weekend. We should note that the bartender was very polite and apologized that the kitchen had closed early. Well at least we know on our next trip to Big Bear Lake we will not be dining or drinking here.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 1
Service: 1
We stopped for a quick lunch and the food was outstanding. We sat outside and got the sliders and pork taquitos. The service was good but it's not full service. It seems like it would be but it's not. You order at the bar and get a buzzer for when your food is ready. I didn't love the signs to clean up your own mess. I understand it's not full service but that doesn't mean I'm an employee responsible for keeping it clean. I also overheard two bar patrons discussing how they were both carrying firearms. I give five stars because we had a great time and it's a fantastic patio but there are negatives. Oh, it's cash only too.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
Don't have really much bad to say about this place. But then again I don't have much good to say. Had to go through the security check on the way in. Hey, this is Big Bear, is there problems here? We went in just for drinks and only had one because of the super high prices! I've been to bars in major big cities that charged less.
This is a big bar with pool tables and a huge outdoor patio in back. There are several corn-hole games setup for you to play.
So all in all, we were not impressed and will not be going back anytime soon.
Atmosphere: 3
It's big, it can have live entertainment; it has pool tables, that's cool; it's expensive, this is probably to keep the drunks out and recoup the damages drunks do. That being said, I liked the place, but it's not gonna be my go to spot; I liked the building, good bones. Expected off-hour (dead time during the weekday) drinks to be bigger.
Parking: Large lot in the back, very exclusive, handicap friendly to a degree I believe.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Maybe the owners should read these reviews!
Service and atmosphere I would give a minus!
Pretty much have to serve yourself.
So no tip for you!
Maybe they should read their sign!
The door to the restroom room is filthy!!!
The burger was pretty good at least.
I will not go back unless things change.
Good luck!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 3
Service: 1
Restaurantji Recommends
This is the worst place I have been in big bear. It’s dark and gloomy. The bartenders weren’t even that busy and I was sitting before other people and I was served last. Seemed like they only cared to take Clare of the local people vs someone who was there for their first time. I won’t be coming back here and highly recommend no one does.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Where do I start? First and foremost they have security there during the weekend and search people before coming in. Yet there a fight even after all this. The drinks are very over priced and they take card during the week but during the weekend it’s cash only. Seems shady to me that they would do this. I highly recommend not going here EVER
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
It was a very uncomfortable environment last night after an event ended nearby and we felt discriminated against and thought it was dumb for the bar tenders to charge men extra for drinks and the bartenders are very racist, homophobic, and prejudice, they show unsavory favoritism to certain people that go there its one of the worst bar's next to Murray's especially if you're not Straight or White or if you don't dress a certain way
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
The worst service from the bartender that we have ever had.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 1
If I could give them zero stars I would gladly give them. I would have liked to read the ratings before I went. It is a very expensive place for what they offer....the service is horrible and they are very racist especially the bartender *Drew*. I will never recommend and will not return to that place!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
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