Bratt's Tapas and Cocktails

Okay, now that we've been here in the evening also, I had to update.

The evening was quite different than the daytime. We came here about 7pm on Weds evening. There were just a handful of people at the bar and we ordered drinks and a few appetizers.

They had trivia, which was an interesting part of the story as well.

I think the overall vibe I got was that this place is made for certain regulars and not welcoming to new folks. We are bar people and love to chat, and all of the regulars that were there were very kept to themselves. As time went on and it got busier, it was clear that people wanted us to give up our prime bar seats. We played trivia, but even that was clearly made for regulars, since they all knew the answers. (The trivia guy told us that he repeated the questions).

Anyway, it wasn't a horrible experience or anything, but I don't think we'd rush back here in the evenings.

I'm liking this place.......even though I don't drink!
Small bar, super clean, friendly staff, great location right off the 15 freeway in Temecula on Ynez and Rancho California Rd.

The food isn't bad either........it's different than what you'll find at most bars. No greasy burgers and fries here but you'll find delicious chicken skewers, pot stickers with a tasty chili sauce for dipping and caprese salad just to name a few.

The had a band on Saturday night, can't beat live music and overall this is a great, upscale, classy neighborhood bar in Temecula. Nice layout, great lighting, a pool table in the corner and really just a nice overall experience here for the 3 times we've been and yes, we do plan on going back!

We went for Tapas and cocktails, expecting a Tapas experience.  Didn't get it.  It's a bar.  Even had the standard drunk woman (at 6:30) at the end of the bar clogging the jukebox and blaring horrible country music.  The Tapas and Sangria were bland, and not helped by a loud rendition of "I Love NASCAR."  A Tapas experience?  Nope, not here.

That said, the staff and the bartender were very pleasant and I would give them high marks for service.  This place could easily be made into a great place.