The Jazz Lounge

Close and comfortable extraordinary jazz performances & the people are so nice and relaxed

I've been here once with friends. Its a pretty chill place. The music was amazing and the owners were nice and friendly. They sell food I just wish they had more of a selection as far as alcoholic drinks but what they had did the trick and we were all having a blast! I definatoy recommend this place if you want to listen to some good jazz. :)

Jazz in Bakersfield! 3rd time at your place- my first two visits were just awesome. Unfortunately, tonight was horrible. I paid $20 for my girl and I to get in, but we had to quickly leave. There was no available seating. It was a poetry reading night, so we couldn't very well stand in front of people as they sat. If the club had a bartender, I never saw him or her. We had no choice but to stand at the counter, which was probably supposed to serve as a bar and as we waited and waited we never received so much as a, "I'll be with you in a moment." Zero recognition. Zero service. After waiting, we decided to leave. I told the bouncer, who also collected our cover charge, that we had just arrived, but no seating was available, there was no one at the bar addressing us--AND WE WERE THE ONLY ONES LITERALLY STANDING AT THE BAR, and as a result we were leaving. A well trained employee would have given us our money back and apologized for the bad service. He simply looked at me as if I weren't in front of him- speaking to him. I doubt this club will make it in Bakersfield, the bar scene is tough, I've worked in it for over 20 years. One thing for certain, I'd rather drive to Burbank to The Baked Potato for jazz, there I can be welcomed by a professional employee at the door, find a seat or a place to stand where I'm not in the way of others, and get a drink. The basics of a successful establishment.

I come here every time I'm in Bakersfield and I'm never disappointed! Very comfortable, welcoming, environment. The entertainment is always awesome and the owners are very cool!Totally cool place to just chill out or get your grove on!!