All the good workers quit or got fired. I don’t see this place being open after this season.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dale Seiden
I appreciate your response, but I’d like to clarify a few points for readers. The glass was slammed after we were abruptly asked to leave, and it was not done by me. Additionally, each of us had only one drink, and we were not there to be over-served. We were simply checking out the establishment, as three out of the four of us had not visited since the reopening. With that said, the attempt to discredit my experience does not accurately reflect what occurred. Wanted to love this place, but the experience was awful.
Stopped in after dinner at Mastro's for cocktails. Great space, great band, great energy. After about 20 minutes, without any explanation, our server told us we had to pay our bill and leave. When we asked if we could order another drink, she said no—the owner wants you to leave. We asked to speak with the owner and were told he didn’t want to talk to us. For context, we are Palm Desert residents and business owners (two businesses local). We were respectful, spending money, and causing no issues. I’ve never been treated this way at an establishment. Zero hospitality. Won’t be back and wouldn’t recommend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Christina Sharland
We came here for our first time last night and Ava was our server. She was so attentive and amazing throughout the night. She was constantly checking on us to see if we needed anything. The rest of the staff was amazing as well, including the Security Team. I don't understand all the negative reviews I read prior to coming here. I highly recommend this place and would visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Chloe Tahmasebi
great place!! coolest owners ever. so nicely decorated! will be returning.
Jorgelina morales
Bought a table and spent almost $2000 for it and my friend got kicked out for dancing on her boyfriend. The owner said “I don’t want this at my bar” and then proceeded to kick out whole table out for asking why they were getting kicked out. I’m never going to red barn ever again.
Sabrina Mahoney
My friends and I were very rudely denied admittance for not reflecting their “upscale casual” dress code—which was not clearly advertised on their instagram and Google maps site. Later on we saw people similarly dressed let in with no issue, so it was apparent the enforcement was based on other discriminatory factors. 100% not worth the trip, the staff we interacted with were incredibly condescending.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Albert Hershey
★☆☆☆☆ “Welcome to The Prickly Cactus / RED BARN, where fashion dies and rats thrive.” I was denied entry because my plain T-shirt apparently offended their “vision,” and my hat was outlawed—unless it’s a cowboy hat. So it’s less a bar and more a costume party from a parallel universe where cotton is contraband and yeehaw is a legal requirement. Dress Code: No hats (…except cowboy hats). No plain tees. Yes to rhinestones, fringe, and whatever the manager’s cousin sells out of a trunk. I watched a guy in a sequined bolo tie get waved in like royalty while I was treated like a felon for wearing…cloth. Security / Vibe: The bouncers run on vibes and bad decisions. They were busy policing shirt textures while women were being blatantly groped on the dance floor. When we flagged it, the response was the security equivalent of “boys will be boys” and a shrug so big it needed its own cover charge. Real classy. Ambience: Somewhere between rodeo clown chic and taxidermy swap meet. The neon sign buzzes like it’s plotting an exit. Midway through my seltzer, a rat casually crossed the floor like it had a booth reserved. Honestly the most confident patron in the building. Ten out of ten strut. Drinks: Ordered a whiskey sour; received a “whiskey sorry.” Tasted like lemon Pledge with abandonment issues. Garnished with an emotion. Music: DJ Spotify on shuffle, skipping every chorus like it owes him money. Pros: If you’re a cowboy hat, you’ll be treated with dignity. Cons: Everything if you’re a human. Would I return? Only if they lift the ban on cotton, ban the hands-on creeps, and ask the rat to manage the place. It’s the only one showing leadership.
christian sanchez
It's back! Red Barn is renovated and classy! The drinks are great as they offer a handful of beers on tap. Perfect place for drinks after a concert or hockey game. Live music on Thursdays is awesome. I wish this place was a bit bigger as size affects: seating, bathrooms, dance floor size. Overall great vibes and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Sophie Schnietz
Intentionally vague dress code unevenly enforced so they can disrespect and turn away customers who don’t fit their straight white conservative vibe. I came here for a birthday with a large group of friends, all dressed to a country western theme (it’s called Red Barn, right?). The website says guests should maintain a “polished appearance” which we interpreted as best we could. When we arrived, a manager was called out to assess our attire and said we looked too “resort casual” and not “upscale casual,” which apparently would have been just fine for a Thursday but definitely not a Saturday night (not sure how we could have guessed this). She made sure to be as condescending and unfriendly as possible when she added that if we “had clothes in the car” we were welcome to change and try to get in again. As she was talking, a group of people wearing similar outfits to ours (jeans, shirts, tank tops, boots) was admitted with no issue. It was clear that this dress code they proudly and “strictly” enforce is just an excuse for them to refuse service to anyone they want and to disrespect those people in the process. It is certainly their prerogative to admit whoever they want into their establishment and it’s our prerogative to take all our “resort casual” money somewhere else. P.S. Overheard the bouncer call a woman in line a “fatty” and her husband had to politely explain that she was pregnant. Really unbelievable showing from the staff there.
Hailee S
Last night my sister was groped on the dance floor by another woman. I reached out to security and they did absolutely nothing. They allowed this woman to stay in the bar and we were called liars. This place does not care about good service or doing the right thing. The woman who did this to my sister approached us after the incident, screaming at us and called us names. We felt very unsafe and uncomfortable and nothing was done to remedy the situation. I will never be returning to an establishment that doesn’t prioritize safety and allows predatory behavior. This place gives off an elevated vibe, don’t let that fool you. Service is horrible, environment is dangerous and drinks are extremely overpriced.
I saw a RAT running through the bar. I tried to alert staff and they basically shrugged at me. The drinks were bad. My advice? Just choose somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Dahlia H
So elegant, friendly, great drinks, and wonderful music to listen or dance to!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nathan Reil
Places is a joke. I walked up in the first thing I saw was people standing outside who didn’t get accepted because they’re wearing a plain T-shirt and that wasn’t allowed. Then I walked up to the bouncer to try to get in myself and he said I couldn’t get in because I smell like alcohol HAHHAHA (I didn’t even have a drink prior)… I don’t even have to go to go into detail to explain my experience because there’s a lot of other better places in the desert to go to than here. The customer service that they have is terrible I don’t know what his name is but the guy who think he’s a cowboy at the front just lost a lot of business. This was on Saturday - Sunday (October 25-26th) between 12:45am-1:15 am.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Alper Yucekus
The new red barn atmosphere and decor is really nice. The staff goes above and beyond, warm, welcoming and helpful. If you’re looking for something fun to do in Palm Desert, Red Barn is a definite must to check out.
Lizeth Rivera
Kevin and Jessy from security are exceptional always professional, attentive, and truly go above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly. The entire team keeps the place well-maintained, calm, and welcoming. It’s clear they take great pride in their work. Excellent staff and overall great atmosphere
All the good workers quit or got fired. I don’t see this place being open after this season.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I appreciate your response, but I’d like to clarify a few points for readers. The glass was slammed after we were abruptly asked to leave, and it was not done by me. Additionally, each of us had only one drink, and we were not there to be over-served. We were simply checking out the establishment, as three out of the four of us had not visited since the reopening. With that said, the attempt to discredit my experience does not accurately reflect what occurred. Wanted to love this place, but the experience was awful.
Stopped in after dinner at Mastro's for cocktails. Great space, great band, great energy. After about 20 minutes, without any explanation, our server told us we had to pay our bill and leave. When we asked if we could order another drink, she said no—the owner wants you to leave. We asked to speak with the owner and were told he didn’t want to talk to us.
For context, we are Palm Desert residents and business owners (two businesses local). We were respectful, spending money, and causing no issues.
I’ve never been treated this way at an establishment. Zero hospitality. Won’t be back and wouldn’t recommend.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
We came here for our first time last night and Ava was our server. She was so attentive and amazing throughout the night. She was constantly checking on us to see if we needed anything. The rest of the staff was amazing as well, including the Security Team. I don't understand all the negative reviews I read prior to coming here. I highly recommend this place and would visit again.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
great place!! coolest owners ever. so nicely decorated! will be returning.
Bought a table and spent almost $2000 for it and my friend got kicked out for dancing on her boyfriend. The owner said “I don’t want this at my bar” and then proceeded to kick out whole table out for asking why they were getting kicked out. I’m never going to red barn ever again.
My friends and I were very rudely denied admittance for not reflecting their “upscale casual” dress code—which was not clearly advertised on their instagram and Google maps site. Later on we saw people similarly dressed let in with no issue, so it was apparent the enforcement was based on other discriminatory factors.
100% not worth the trip, the staff we interacted with were incredibly condescending.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
★☆☆☆☆ “Welcome to The Prickly Cactus / RED BARN, where fashion dies and rats thrive.”
I was denied entry because my plain T-shirt apparently offended their “vision,” and my hat was outlawed—unless it’s a cowboy hat. So it’s less a bar and more a costume party from a parallel universe where cotton is contraband and yeehaw is a legal requirement.
Dress Code:
No hats (…except cowboy hats). No plain tees. Yes to rhinestones, fringe, and whatever the manager’s cousin sells out of a trunk. I watched a guy in a sequined bolo tie get waved in like royalty while I was treated like a felon for wearing…cloth.
Security / Vibe:
The bouncers run on vibes and bad decisions. They were busy policing shirt textures while women were being blatantly groped on the dance floor. When we flagged it, the response was the security equivalent of “boys will be boys” and a shrug so big it needed its own cover charge. Real classy.
Ambience:
Somewhere between rodeo clown chic and taxidermy swap meet. The neon sign buzzes like it’s plotting an exit. Midway through my seltzer, a rat casually crossed the floor like it had a booth reserved. Honestly the most confident patron in the building. Ten out of ten strut.
Drinks:
Ordered a whiskey sour; received a “whiskey sorry.” Tasted like lemon Pledge with abandonment issues. Garnished with an emotion.
Music:
DJ Spotify on shuffle, skipping every chorus like it owes him money.
Pros:
If you’re a cowboy hat, you’ll be treated with dignity.
Cons:
Everything if you’re a human.
Would I return? Only if they lift the ban on cotton, ban the hands-on creeps, and ask the rat to manage the place. It’s the only one showing leadership.
It's back! Red Barn is renovated and classy! The drinks are great as they offer a handful of beers on tap. Perfect place for drinks after a concert or hockey game. Live music on Thursdays is awesome. I wish this place was a bit bigger as size affects: seating, bathrooms, dance floor size. Overall great vibes and drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Intentionally vague dress code unevenly enforced so they can disrespect and turn away customers who don’t fit their straight white conservative vibe. I came here for a birthday with a large group of friends, all dressed to a country western theme (it’s called Red Barn, right?). The website says guests should maintain a “polished appearance” which we interpreted as best we could. When we arrived, a manager was called out to assess our attire and said we looked too “resort casual” and not “upscale casual,” which apparently would have been just fine for a Thursday but definitely not a Saturday night (not sure how we could have guessed this). She made sure to be as condescending and unfriendly as possible when she added that if we “had clothes in the car” we were welcome to change and try to get in again. As she was talking, a group of people wearing similar outfits to ours (jeans, shirts, tank tops, boots) was admitted with no issue. It was clear that this dress code they proudly and “strictly” enforce is just an excuse for them to refuse service to anyone they want and to disrespect those people in the process. It is certainly their prerogative to admit whoever they want into their establishment and it’s our prerogative to take all our “resort casual” money somewhere else.
P.S. Overheard the bouncer call a woman in line a “fatty” and her husband had to politely explain that she was pregnant. Really unbelievable showing from the staff there.
Last night my sister was groped on the dance floor by another woman. I reached out to security and they did absolutely nothing. They allowed this woman to stay in the bar and we were called liars. This place does not care about good service or doing the right thing. The woman who did this to my sister approached us after the incident, screaming at us and called us names. We felt very unsafe and uncomfortable and nothing was done to remedy the situation. I will never be returning to an establishment that doesn’t prioritize safety and allows predatory behavior. This place gives off an elevated vibe, don’t let that fool you. Service is horrible, environment is dangerous and drinks are extremely overpriced.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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I saw a RAT running through the bar. I tried to alert staff and they basically shrugged at me. The drinks were bad. My advice? Just choose somewhere else.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
So elegant, friendly, great drinks, and wonderful music to listen or dance to!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Places is a joke. I walked up in the first thing I saw was people standing outside who didn’t get accepted because they’re wearing a plain T-shirt and that wasn’t allowed. Then I walked up to the bouncer to try to get in myself and he said I couldn’t get in because I smell like alcohol HAHHAHA (I didn’t even have a drink prior)… I don’t even have to go to go into detail to explain my experience because there’s a lot of other better places in the desert to go to than here. The customer service that they have is terrible I don’t know what his name is but the guy who think he’s a cowboy at the front just lost a lot of business. This was on Saturday - Sunday (October 25-26th) between 12:45am-1:15 am.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
The new red barn atmosphere and decor is really nice. The staff goes above and beyond, warm, welcoming and helpful. If you’re looking for something fun to do in Palm Desert, Red Barn is a definite must to check out.
Kevin and Jessy from security are exceptional always professional, attentive, and truly go above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly. The entire team keeps the place well-maintained, calm, and welcoming. It’s clear they take great pride in their work. Excellent staff and overall great atmosphere
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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