The Mint

This is basically a gay bar..... which is fine by me!

Everything about this place is good, not great, but not by any means bad. It's just kind of there, existing, its personality provided more by the patrons than by the music or the decor.

I love that it exists, though, because it's a place my guy and I can go sit and relax and not feel like we're getting sideways glances.

The Mint is SUCH a typical bar. Slightly indistinct door with bouncer, pool table inside, some tables and chairs, etc. The bartenders are nice, the drinks are neither expensive nor inexpensive. In terms of alcohol levels, I think the drinks are a bit weak, whereas my companion thinks they're overly strong, so they're likely somewhere in between. Sometimes the music is a little too loud and not always to our taste. Also, it can get a bit crowded.

In all, though, I'm not complaining. It's a reliable bar, and I'm sure I'll be returning next time I'm in Bakersfield :).

Best bar bar in town...

Favorite bar in Bakersdale. If you're looking for a dive bar to do a little day drinking they have some excellent Mimosas. Daphne serves up a tasty blackberry lemon vodka mimosa or a mad mango mimosa. They also have PBR on tap. What what! Last time I was there I was greeted by a shirtless drunkard relaxing out front drinking a 40. Which is right up my alley! Great music on the jukebox, pool table and great patio area out back. Always a great mix of cool peeps. Not for everyone but definitely a must stop by for me!