Guthrie's Alley Cat

This was one of the many bars we stopped at while in Bakersfield. The bartender was really cool and had a lot of funny jokes--I don't know if he was working for tips, but he definitely earned it. Met a guy who said it was his birthday and showed me his ID to prove it, so I bought him a beer. The place has great energy. They have a pool table and, I believe, a dartboard (I'm not great at either). The drinks were strong and delicious, and the place was clean.

My best friend wanted to celebrate her birthday 80s style downtown. This was my first time here and it was really fun! We got there by 9 pm, and our group was able to sit at two tables. The atmosphere was laid back. It seemed to have a regular clientele. Bartenders were very friendly with everyone! The drinks I had were very good, more ice and juice than alcohol but still good. The prices we paid were about $5 to $10 per drink. There was an ATM on the side of the room, but I'm sure there's a fee to use it. So bring cash with you!!! There was a jukebox, but you have to download an app and add money through it to play a song of your choice. It was loud in there, but we were all still able to talk to one another. Although there was music, it didn't look as if there was a dance floor.It was a pleasant bar, sure I'd love to go again.

It's been years since I've been here. I was definitely a regular in my 20's. Coming here in my 50's and people watching with a stiff drink was fun trip down memory lane. I'm glad this place is still that local gem that still brings good vibes!

I haven't been here eons! I was so glad to see it hadn't changed and still looked as I remembered it. I will be back soon. This bar is a piece of Bakersfield's history. The preserved vintage art on the walls. The original look. It was clean and well cared for, which is hard in such an old building. Ryan was our friendly, attentive bartender. Great guy and makes a good martini Although it was a bit late and on the quiet side this evening, it has an eclectic clientele and you can always have a fun time here. Talking to different types of people or just observing. Definitely make this a stop on your next pub crawl.

Came here for Apple Core Project bingo event, and they served me a great eggnog without ice!

Thursday night: Raucous, busy, frenetic, friendly. The owners of a nearby tattoo parlour were loquacious, neighbourly, fast to get you into the scene at Guthrie's. Birthdays are rung in by a ships bell by the bearded, big bear bartender who announces the birthday girls by proclaiming their ages, marital status, virgin status with a mood of camaraderie. The customers sing happy birthday, and the ceremony ends with the final ringing of the bell. The jovial, friendly, big bear, bar-t, Bubba, advised me on choosing a Bourbon, Basil Hayden. Classy label with a brass buckle like something from Hermès. Salty, caramel, vanilla, cinnamon, soapy, sharp acidic, good dose of alcohol kick, smoky, sweet yet bitter. Finish is like lavender soap, milk chocolate. Long mural depicting Hollywood stars of the 1930's & 40's by Al Hirschfeld like at the Frolic Room Bar next to the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Great neon signage out front.  You have to love chaos and good natured loud assness. Lots of amiable peckerwood, cock suc_er talk. You Prudes have been warned. Come here expecting a semi Frat House craziness in a good way. It would make John Belushi & Charles Bukowski proud.

Cannot recommend this establishment. I was mistreated by their staff. They made it personal. I will never return.

Amazing place one of my favorite bars in Bakersfield. I always feel safe. The bartenders always make me feel very welcomed and the owner is top notch..

Horrible place , got kicked out with drinks full still at 1:30 am . With counter bar full of ppl and i addressed a worker about all the ppl still there and he told me they knew them. Making it seem like it was ok for them to stay even past 2am . Wouldnt doubt this place sells alcohol to ppl they know after 2am !!!!!

Best bar in Bakersfield!!! The bar tenders are awesome and friendly. I meant my wife there and when I asked her to marry me they let me come behind the bar to purpose to her.