Vip Lounge

It's a decent dive bar. The drinks are not bad. There's the things you would expect there: pool table , darts. There is some comfortable booth seating. The bathroom was not too dirty. They don't really have bar food I don't think but there are lots of places to eat nearby.

The VIP Lounge has been in business since 1976. Just a great neighborhood bar. Dark & moody with that old school vibe. Red leather banquets, tables with red leather chairs, very comfy by the way. A fairly long bar seating 11-12 . The lounge is very well maintained. The carpet & room is clean and the upholstery is in great condition. A good selection of libations. TV's for the sports fans. A juke box for your listening pleasure. A dart board for those so inclined. Karen was my friendly mixologist today. She seems to have quite the Sunday afternoon crowd. She knows everyone, is friendly providing excellent service.

I actually like the chill vibe of this small little bar. They don't have live music and they don't have karaoke, but they do have a small little jukebox that you can use an app on your phone or walk up to it put your music in. The drinks are very reasonable. They don't really serve food there. They might have a few snacks that you can buy like chips and the service there is awesome because the bartenders are very nice.

Asked advice for a dessert drink. Friendly, 1960's style split down the middle, long dark haired bartendress suggested a Bailey's Kahlua & Cream or Peachy Frangelico. She's professional, informative, empathetic, good customer rapport as well as having a cultured sense where she could be quite comfortable working at a très haute restaurant. Did customer call out Tony?I went for the Peachy Frangelico. Excellent with hazel nutty, white chocolate taste. refreshing bitterness as an end note to the overall sweet peachy fruitiness and nuttiness.  Laid back atmosphere, and contemporary urban music like from Amp or New Music is not so loud that it interupts conversation. Darts for a Brit pub touch. Mixed crowd, mellow scene. Kick back, unpretentious,  relaxed, chill out kind of place. Neighborhood bar. VIP may stand for Very Informal Place. 4 stars

Had to leave due to a mosquito problem they had, they should probably replace the carpet...

This is a fun dive bar that is open late. I'm new to Bakersfield and it's been hard to find nightlife because places close so early. The VIP Lounge was a fun find. I ordered a Moscow mule and it was good. My friend ordered a margarita and it was tasty too. I'm hoping this is a good sign as to the quality of their cocktails. The vibe was fun and casual but I could see that some people had gotten there early and were already getting a little sloppy. Service was ok. We waited a while to get our orders in at the bar. It was hard to tell if the bartender really didn't see my 6'2" friend or we were being ignored. I had to get their attention after I saw that people that arrived after us were getting served. I saw they have a karaoke night so I'll have to check it out again another time.

I'm updating my review because I've learned to love the VIP. Usually I come here as a last stop, but I've started to come after work and a few times after dinner for a quick drink with friends. It's so much more than just a dive bar. In fact, "dive" doesn't give it justice. It's a comfortable bar, with friendly people. The juke-box is always fun and can be operated by your phone. This seems to be the boyfriend's favorite past time and has credits for days! I do wish there was beer on tap, but it's not a deal breaker. VIP is a Bakersfield classic.

Very chill bar/atmosphere. The bartenders there can really make some good drinks , had one bartender who was super nice and attentive... & a different bartender who was pretty rude to my friend.. long night ? Possibly. Hopefully it won't happen next time, Other than that , no problems and overall you can have a good time and enjoy some good drinks.

I would give it 5 stars but the bar back NEVER helps the bartender. Ryan is very attentive and always anticipates my need, but there is no one to help him clean up glasses or tables. I think there is a guy, but he is always sitting talking to someone or outside. The bar back is way worse than I thought. So, I lowered it significantly.

I was there last night, enjoying a few cold beers until an assuming man walked up to the bar and kindly ordered a Moscow Mule. The bartender had told him they don't serve that drink. To the customer's dismay, he looked behind the bartender and saw a plethora of liquor sitting on the wall. The customer then ordered a White Russian and again was told they don't serve that drink. The bartender did not offer alternative mixed drinks and pretended he was cleaning glasses. The bewildered customer asked for a drink menu and was ridiculed by the bartender for asking such a horrible thing at a dive bar. The unscrupulous bartender validated his own statement by high-fiving a customer sitting at the bar. The gentleman's lady friend, along with other lady friends, walked up to the bar to sort out available cocktails. It was like pulling teeth with this bartender. I was annoyed even though I was uninvolved. These good costumers should have just left instead of stayed and ordered drinks the whole night.One key noticeable point was that the prices seemed to have gone up as the night drew to an end.