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    Picks Bar

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    Picks Bar is a paradise for music lovers, party animals, and anyone who loves a refreshing cold drink! Picture this: you walk into this trendy hotspot and instantly feel the electrifying energy in the air. The stage is set for some mind-blowing live performances by talented bands that will leave you in awe. And they've got an incredible selection of beer, spirits, and cocktails that will make your taste buds dance with joy! Every Wednesday and Thursday we're taking karaoke to a whole new level of awesomeness with the mind-blowing addition of a LIVE band! Get ready to unleash your inner superstar and rock the stage like never before!

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    Salma Galicia

    23:24 23 Aug 24
    My partner and I visited Picks Bar for the first time, and I must say the atmosphere was both calming and unique. I really appreciate places that play indie music, and they featured artists like Cannons, Willow Smith and Tame Impala, which I enjoy. Our server, Cassandra, was very welcoming and attentive during our visit. We look forward to returning here again!

    THE MENACE

    00:12 19 Aug 24
    I wrote a negative review earlier. I retract immediately what I said. Picks Bar was absolutely right about an issue I had and I’m publicly apologizing to them. I was in the wrong. Changed my review and my rating of them.

    Kasey Hampton

    06:39 12 Aug 24

    Shannon Lominac

    05:21 11 Aug 24

    Rachael Acuña

    21:55 27 Aug 23
    Update: I am working with one of the owners to resolve this issue. She has been very understanding of my grievances and apologetic for the staff's treatment of situation. Additionally, the offending server no longer works at this bar so shouldn't be an issue in the future.Short version: I rented out the VIP section for my birthday party. The server refused to serve me after serving me only one drink all night. It was my birthday and I only got one very weak drink over 5 hours. We ended our party early because of it. DO NOT RECOMMEND AT ALL.Long version:I rented out the VIP section for my birthday. Around 12:45pm the issues began.First, the waitress initially lied to me when I asked for a glass of wine telling me "we're not allowed to switch alcohols." Maybe she thought I was asking for a bottle of wine but in all the years I've been going to Picks they have never carried bottles of wine. Instead they carry canned wine. Regardless, her telling me she couldn't switch alcohols made absolutely no sense given that many of my guests were drinking their own non-vodka based drinks.Second, I then switched my order to a single Tito's and Sprite. She went to the bar and came back telling me they could no longer serve me. She then turned to my friend right next to me and asked if she wanted another drink. My friend was working on her third straight double of the night. She was also not drunk (see breathalyzer comment below). For the waitress to offer to serve her and not me was insulting. The waitress wasn't cutting off anyone else in the party, only me. She singled me out with no proof of intoxication. When we asked her about it she just went back to the bar area.Third, we had to ask what was going on to get any sort of explanation. My friend had to go up to the bar to talk to the waitress and find out she thought I was drunk and cut me off.Fourth, when we asked to speak to the manager and he came over he never apologized for the incident. He thoroughly explained the bar's policy of allowing staff to cut off people they believe are drunk, which makes sense. However if we're all clearly sober and having a civil discussion about it then the waitress made the wrong call. Also, our waitress should be the only one that knows exactly how many drinks I ordered for myself. If she does not, then she's not good at her job. It was 1 coffee with Bailey's at 8:30pm and 1 Tito's and Sprite at 9:30pm.Fifth, the manager did not apologize for the incident or even offer to get me a drink on the house. Instead he said he would make sure I could order a drink. We had just spent hundreds of dollars that night between the VIP area and the bottles and his solution was I should be allowed to give the bar that insulted me more of my money? That's greedy and poor customer service.Lastly, I carry around a breathalyzer on my keychain because I won't drink and drive. I blew into that after being denied service and only blew a 0.015. The bar has camera footage showing me blowing into this. Later in the parking lot my friend and husband blew into it. My friend blew a 0.047. I don't remember what my husband blew but he was also below the legal limit. A large part of that is the shots we were taking were not straight alcohol but rather vodka and cucumber mixer so were not that strong.I ended up being the designated driver from my own birthday party that ended early.

    M C

    18:57 27 Aug 23

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    23:47 22 Aug 23

    Michael Ponce

    05:39 13 Aug 23

    Deseree H

    19:46 30 Jul 23
    Super fun!

    Julia G

    03:48 16 Jun 23
    Love love love love! This bar was so so fun! Thank you for hosting the She Likes Her event! It was such a lovely safe space with a great atmosphere!! We will definitely be coming back 🥰

    The Last Entwife

    00:36 07 Apr 23
    Great little menu, cool little bartender! Cassandra took care of our company when we came for an event. She was awesome and kept us all well fed and made sure we had just enough drinks to make it a party. Handling a bunch of construction workers is no light task. Booking this place was the right idea! 👌

    Sydney Spillman

    06:55 20 Feb 23
    Cozy and bright coffee shop. Great place to do work!! Staff was super sweet! This place has 2 story and outdoor seating! Beautifully natural lit atmosphere I will definitely be coming back here to do some school/ study work! Highly recommend trying their vanilla latte.

    Tiffany A

    06:33 15 Feb 23
    I loved it here! Came for Valentine's Day, I plan to return again. I cannot wait to see another show. It was so entertaining. Everyone did a fabulous job hair, makeup, show was on point! Ladies! I cannot wait to come back and see another show. This was my first time visiting Picks, I'll be returning VERY soon!!!

    Christy Tuzzio

    15:35 18 Oct 22
    Came here for Drag Brunch and absolutely loved it. The decor is simple yet the place has a great vibe to it. Drinks were on point and the food was delicious. Service was provided to our group by Will and he was fantastic. Ask for him if you get the chance!! Def take the time to walk around and look at everything and check out the patio as it's beautiful!!

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