People walking OUT and you refuse to let people IN for new years eve!!!
Snap Dragon
Great music, but the security is thuggish and excessive which overshadows the vibe. Sorry, but you know itâs true! Potentially causing more problems than they solve and so many surveillance cameras, too much. Stop you creeps!
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 3
nathan higgins
This place is the most fun you can have in Walnut Creek.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spiccoli & Whisky and Coke
HP
I'm very disappointed. Music is good, and the service is good, but after around 11pm, a lot of drug activity. And obviously, that attracts a lot of getto people đ. A lot of people wagering tennis shoes and shorts. What's up with that?
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 5
Joshua Starr
Really hit-or-miss bar from my experience. The tribute shows are awesome, and the few that Iâve been to have been a great time. Fun place to play some arcade games or pool as well.
That being said, the cover fee is ridiculous, especially since they lost the outdoor area which gave the location a whole different dynamic, allowing you to get some air, chat where the music isnât drowning out your voices, etc. also considering it doesnât get super packed very often and the cover feels greedy (especially when they end up being empty).
They also have some strange rules. Last time I went with a friend they made him remove his sports hat to enter⊠They said it was because people get in fights over sports teams there- whatever reason there is itâs something the business should do something about rather than causing customers to change their clothing⊠Like if I show up in a Lakers shirt am I supposed to go change? hysterical.
TLDR: If there is an intriguing tribute show, swing by, theyâre a blast. Otherwise I wouldnât go, good chance youâd be paying $15-$25 to enter an empty room and leave within 10 minutes (This happened the last few times I went).
Reply Response: My point is that Retro arenât providing an experience that is worth a $15+ cover based on my experiences at many bars.
Itâs very telling that in responses to negative reviews Retro Junkie seems to be quite snarky and defensive.
Iâm commenting on my personal experience which is that paying a $15+ dollar cover to enter a near empty bar lacking any energy feels like a waste of time and money. This has been the case the last few times Iâve been here. If there was no cover Iâd think âoh well, itâs rough tonightâ and leave, but be willing to come back in the future because Iâve had good times there before and didnât pay $15-25 for no reason. I also think that without the outside area the offering is decreased which makes me less willing to pay it and return in the future.
I donât think itâs a crazy suggestion to say they should drop the cover if there are under 50 people, for example. Countless bars do that because itâs quite logical. (Or have no cover before 9 PM, etc) Nobody wants to pay a cover to enter an empty bar, but is happy to do so if itâs energetic and they can assume theyâll stay for a while.
Simone Azmoudeh
This is a place to be! Wanna have a good time? Come over!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
jessie kent
Great spot, good shows and fun games, the staff are all awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
mmaier58
Always great live music from a daily stream of tribute bands. Great sound system, video feeds. And 5 minute walk from Bart.
Such an amazing venue! The staff was excellent and had great personalities. Loved the entire place and would go back again for another show!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Helen Hsu, Psy.D.
Been here about 4 times and honestly the tribute bands have all been quite impressive & fun. Weâve seen tribute bands to The Smiths, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, De Peche Mode, Alice In Chains here. We also have noticed that the audience here are generally unusually friendly. Weâve seen a few regulars while here & folks are open to chat, vibe in the music, really fun which is a welcome change from some unwelcoming â too coolâ crowds in other joints. Parking was easy in the back, drink prices are reasonable, there are places to sit & chill and some cool video & pinball games too. When patio is open thereâs been food trucks - this last visit they didnât have any -but did allow us to DoorDash our own food. We had lots of Palomas & beers while listening to live music - great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mc Stanley
Was going to see a friend in the band , good atmosphere, staff is friendly, but no food/kitchen, so Eat something before you go, unless you want pho down the street on 85°+ day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Masha Bykin
Love this place! The cover bands are so much fun and drinks are great, though would really like wine options. We saw Temptation (New Order) and Bloodflowers (Cure). Both fantastic. Looking forward to future shows.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jalia -Simmons
Retro video games everywhere Super fun Good vibes No food served
No food just drinks đ
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
People walking OUT and you refuse to let people IN for new years eve!!!
Great music, but the security is thuggish and excessive which overshadows the vibe. Sorry, but you know itâs true! Potentially causing more problems than they solve and so many surveillance cameras, too much. Stop you creeps!
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 3
This place is the most fun you can have in Walnut Creek.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spiccoli & Whisky and Coke
I'm very disappointed. Music is good, and the service is good, but after around 11pm, a lot of drug activity. And obviously, that attracts a lot of getto people đ. A lot of people wagering tennis shoes and shorts. What's up with that?
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 5
Really hit-or-miss bar from my experience. The tribute shows are awesome, and the few that Iâve been to have been a great time. Fun place to play some arcade games or pool as well.
That being said, the cover fee is ridiculous, especially since they lost the outdoor area which gave the location a whole different dynamic, allowing you to get some air, chat where the music isnât drowning out your voices, etc. also considering it doesnât get super packed very often and the cover feels greedy (especially when they end up being empty).
They also have some strange rules. Last time I went with a friend they made him remove his sports hat to enter⊠They said it was because people get in fights over sports teams there- whatever reason there is itâs something the business should do something about rather than causing customers to change their clothing⊠Like if I show up in a Lakers shirt am I supposed to go change? hysterical.
TLDR: If there is an intriguing tribute show, swing by, theyâre a blast. Otherwise I wouldnât go, good chance youâd be paying $15-$25 to enter an empty room and leave within 10 minutes (This happened the last few times I went).
Reply Response: My point is that Retro arenât providing an experience that is worth a $15+ cover based on my experiences at many bars.
Itâs very telling that in responses
to negative reviews Retro Junkie seems to be quite snarky and defensive.
Iâm commenting on my personal experience which is that paying a $15+ dollar cover to enter a near empty bar lacking any energy feels like a waste of time and money. This has been the case the last few times Iâve been here. If there was no cover Iâd think âoh well, itâs rough tonightâ and leave, but be willing to come back in the future because Iâve had good times there before and didnât pay $15-25 for no reason. I also think that without the outside area the offering is decreased which makes me less willing to pay it and return in the future.
I donât think itâs a crazy suggestion to say they should drop the cover if there are under 50 people, for example. Countless bars do that because itâs quite logical. (Or have no cover before 9 PM, etc) Nobody wants to pay a cover to enter an empty bar, but is happy to do so if itâs energetic and they can assume theyâll stay for a while.
This is a place to be! Wanna have a good time? Come over!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great spot, good shows and fun games, the staff are all awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Always great live music from a daily stream of tribute bands. Great sound system, video feeds. And 5 minute walk from Bart.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Puro Bandido Band was soooo good!!!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Such an amazing venue! The staff was excellent and had great personalities. Loved the entire place and would go back again for another show!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Been here about 4 times and honestly the tribute bands have all been quite impressive & fun. Weâve seen tribute bands to The Smiths, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, De Peche Mode, Alice In Chains here. We also have noticed that the audience here are generally unusually friendly.
Weâve seen a few regulars while here & folks are open to chat, vibe in the music, really fun which is a welcome change from some unwelcoming â too coolâ crowds in other joints.
Parking was easy in the back, drink prices are reasonable, there are places to sit & chill and some cool video & pinball games too. When patio is open thereâs been food trucks - this last visit they didnât have any -but did allow us to DoorDash our own food. We had lots of Palomas & beers while listening to live music - great time!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was going to see a friend in the band , good atmosphere, staff is friendly, but no food/kitchen, so Eat something before you go, unless you want pho down the street on 85°+ day
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Love this place! The cover bands are so much fun and drinks are great, though would really like wine options. We saw Temptation (New Order) and Bloodflowers (Cure). Both fantastic. Looking forward to future shows.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Retro video games everywhere
Super fun
Good vibes
No food served
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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