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VIP Nightclub & Restaurant
3673 Merrill Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, United States
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Na
Review №1

My favorite place on this side of town! The owners / bartenders are the greatest! The drinks are unbeatable! Staff is super friendly! Very attentive! I come here very often. Try the peanut butter / jelly sandwich shots! They taste just like peanut butter & jelly sandwich! And they will get you F..... UP!

Ot
Review №2

Love the food here. Yeah it’s a dive bar but everyone I have met here is easy going and kind. I will definitely come again.

M
Review №3

Great patio dining , food is great, service is excellent , drink specials are perfect, We love VIP

fr
Review №4

Friendly staff,great drinks ,they recently updated their restrooms ,really nice every time I go with friends

Re
Review №5

Use to work hear for 25 years. As a performer.

Da
Review №6

One of my favorite places to go super friendly staff

B
Review №7

Great place to socialize. The cocktails were awesome. The food was delicious. The staff, top-notch! All this is happening during Happy Hour.

Er
Review №8

Awesome staff, always friends, just a good place to meet great people people!

Su
Review №9

Good food .. Loved the service music needed an upgrade

Av
Review №10

I really like the food. Yeah, it is a dive bar but everybody Ive met here is easy going and type. Ill certainly come back again.

Pe
Review №11

Im sooo happy Tabatha from the show Tabatha takes over, came th o Rescue them or it wouldnt be alive,btw I love George Michael

Mi
Review №12

Soon to open, MAJOR renovations. Mitch and the staff have done an AMAZING job improving the place!

Go
Review №13

Came on a Wednesday night. Gangster music all night. I asked the bartender if they play any other music, said you can request anything with the DJ. I asked the DJ if she can put a song on, I showed her 8 different good popular night club songs, DJ said she has none of the songs, all night long she played gangster music and never changed it up

Ni
Review №14

It makes you feel safe and at home. Even the regulars are genuinely friendly without crossing a boundary.Mitch (I hope that was his name, because thats all I remember), the amazing individual behind the bar, was by far my favorite person. He was polite, helpful (Im a novice drinker) and intuitive to my needs without me having to ask. Ill probably be going back just because of him and the experience he helped me have with my friends.

An
Review №15

I love this place, excellent food & service. It has a cool feel to it.

Br
Review №16

The food was super appetizing. i had a brother come into town and he asked me to go back here. the prices are fair for the quality of food.

Ma
Review №17

Great bar, excellent drinks and very friendly helpful staff. Mitch is a great guy and its a really well run place to visit - either cocktails with friends or a late snack.

La
Review №18

Staff treated us so nice. prices that are reasonable.

Do
Review №19

First of all the performances were well worth the 45 minutes it took us to get there. They have great drink specials and I even won some tickets to Ru Pauls drag con after winning the butt-shaking competition after the show. Only reason Im not giving it more stars is because the pool tables were missing some balls and because this one bouncer who was too big for his bridges cursed me out for trying to get back to my seat even though he let plenty of others get to theirs while the queens were performing. I was able to talk to a manager though and finally get back to my seat to enjoy the rest of the show. Unfortunately the DJ was subpar.

Da
Review №20

There was fast and courteous service. The prices are good for what you get. Feels like a cafe in Phoenix that I enjoyed visiting.

Va
Review №21

We decided to check this place out as its closer to home. We usually go to 340 in Pomona.Every employee I encountered comes off as some who hates their job. Not one of these people make you feel welcomed. The guy that checks ID had an attitude. As did the guy who takes payment for the cover charge. The guy at the bar was the worst. I didnt get his name but he had fakes nails on and gave us a stupid look and gestured the bottles behind him when I asked what drinks he had. (340 usually has special drinks on certain nights. They also have a drink menu)I thought the gay community was suppose to be nice.Btw music was okay nothing great

Ka
Review №22

Two thumbs up for this place. Service treated us so kindly. Prices are fair. Feels similar to a cafe in Chicago I liked.

Ar
Review №23

Love the staff very friendly.

Vi
Review №24

Its so savory. Fast, efficient, and courteous service. This place has an awesome atmosphere.

si
Review №25

Its okay there is no bass so makes is kinda hard to get down

ji
Review №26

Its so delicious. Ive had nothing but great experiences here and will keep coming back.

Gu
Review №27

It’s not what it used to he after Bravo remodeled (GREED KILLS) but there is one investor that will change it all.

Je
Review №28

Love this place. Tuesdays 15 dollars endless drinks, 9 to midnight. Love it

Ra
Review №29

Good drinks and great vibes. The decor is distinct and definitely gives this small bar a lot of personality.

Al
Review №30

Great place to have fun. Safe, good prices and great music. The drag shows are amazing. Mayhem Miller is one of my favorite Queens.

Me
Review №31

Visited on a Thursday. The service here is above par. This place has an awesome feel to it.

Da
Review №32

Had a blast last weekend.Awesome perfomrances, amazing music and great dance floor. This is the place to go for a good time with your friends.

Je
Review №33

So much fun every single time! If you love drag and performances this is the perfect local spot. Theres a lot of space to dance, a ful bar with seats, tables, and a super wonderful back patio filled with tons of tables. Perfect for cooling down after dancing your heart out! You can make your time here as laid back or as active as you like, and I think thats whats so great about this spot. Not to mention the lovely, always slaying, queens!!

Le
Review №34

I look forward to going back again. This place has a great atmosphere.

Ro
Review №35

So much fun and a friendly crowd.. love it

Br
Review №36

The most open and friendly nightclub I’ve ever been to, I always come back for more, especially on karaoke Tuesdays. Great fun for everyone, will most definitely make it my regular spot ️

Ca
Review №37

Looking forward to coming back with my coworkers. Prices are decent.

Ma
Review №38

Can anyone tell me when the queens perform, I haven’t been to this place in a lonnnng time and can’t remember wat day it is! Regardless I love this place, it’s always a good time

J
Review №39

Ive been coming here for over twenty years. I have seen so many changes and new people come. Have made a lot of friends throughout the years. Vip is a great place to come and relax after those trying days at work, with a nice cold beverage. Could not ask for a better group to be around. Thank you for making every visit better then the last!!

a
Review №40

Great Halloween show. Ladies are fabulous

Lo
Review №41

The prices are good for what you get.

Lu
Review №42

They would have more space if the bar is moved to the other side of the walls (option to split it in 2 sections). The Dj is stubborn playing the same music over & over including a lot of obscene (with bad lyrics) for a very long time although rhythm is nice (I see people annoyed & leaving); house and tribal should be added. The go-go dancers look skinny w/o personality. Must encourage more beautiful ordinary crowd of all types and cultures, stylish people to come with more sophisticated and traditional environment ....

Br
Review №43

Wack

Mi
Review №44

I was so full. Ive had nothing but great experiences here and will keep coming back.

Ky
Review №45

Great gay bar with a fun drag show on most nights.

Da
Review №46

Love the place been a customer there since 1998

Je
Review №47

Food was okay place was not as clean as I expected

Ti
Review №48

Its a great club, but I think they should regulate how many people go in, cause its not fun being in a sardine can..lol

Di
Review №49

Fun but they have a cover charge

Sh
Review №50

They have some fierce attractive drag entertainers in their shows if you like drag shows. That was the only reason I went. The crowd was ok. It will be my second time tonight. I hope I will like people more this time.

Ja
Review №51

Fun place for people who can treat people like people. Live shows are great entertainment.

ph
Review №52

Great spot, will definitely return. Fabulous views of sunset from back porch

Cl
Review №53

I dislike the dj very much. My friends and I cant have a good time with the music that dj plays , its always techno which gets annoying for a while. Some Spanish music and good old club music would be better !

Ca
Review №54

This club use to be one of my favorite clubs but please please please get a new DJ there is only so many times that I want to here YMCA or VEGA BOYS before that gets old. Get a new DJ.

Br
Review №55

I always have fun going here, love going on karaoke nights.

Ly
Review №56

Bachelorette party gone wild had a great time close to home Chis is the best bartender EVER drinks on point

La
Review №57

Great Club! Amazing Performances but Some of the bouncers are so rude, acting like they run the club and forbid people to go in.....

Ch
Review №58

Best gay club in the hole world

Ro
Review №59

Very chill environment, not including that the drinks are expensive and for some reason my drink was only half ways filled when handed to me. And for your info it is a 18+ bar so theres plenty of kids to bum a cigarette off of

Br
Review №60

The food here is not the only amazing thing, so many hot guys. I love to come here and meet studs.

Br
Review №61

I have been going since I was 18, Im now 24 and still go. everyones so nice love seeing old friends and having a few drinks.

Fa
Review №62

I love the drag show and the bartenders BUT i do not come often becaise their music is too old school. Wish they played more bachata,regeton,hip-hop, and ti dont come echno. Then I would come a lot more with friends.

Be
Review №63

It was so appetizing.

Ad
Review №64

But twards the end of the night there was a fight and while i was attempting to save my drink security pushed me to the floor and attempted to choke me out, i called the next day and attempted to give the managment team a heads up and doing so it seemed they were just trying to get me off the phone as if i were annoying them so ya extremely fun atmos. nice patrons but paul blart was a little to trigger happy

Ri
Review №65

The place is always so crowded that you cant even dance or tru to have a. Good conversion with some one

As
Review №66

I thought the food there was Excellent at a great price

ap
Review №67

Feel sorry for the drag entertainment, thursday night they are performing for 2 people, The show must go on , I guess .

Aa
Review №68

Best one in the I.e . Very good price for drinks and food . The drag show is funny . Its even better on Halloween,new years Eve and all year round

Da
Review №69

Chill place for anyone

Sa
Review №70

Laid back place

Lo
Review №71

It was boring, the service sucked, a lot of crack heads, not alot of attractive people...plus they try to nickel and dime you, I went to my car for a few minutes then the boncer wouldnt let me back in without paying after he just let my friend in a few minutes ago...i want my money back

Mo
Review №72

Best service and great family feelinh

M&
Review №73

LOVE THIS PLACE!!!

Am
Review №74

Horrible service!! Bouncers wouldnt let us enjoy ourselves or the drag show

Li
Review №75

Neverbeen but rate it any how

Ki
Review №76

Best place ever

Le
Review №77

A little bar out in the boonies.

Ya
Review №78

Rude bartender!

Je
Review №79

THE BEST IN RIVERSIDE !!!!.... LOVE IT ! ...

De
Review №80

Chris is the greatest!!!

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  • Address:3673 Merrill Ave, Riverside, CA 92506, United States
  • Site:http://www.vip-nightclub.com/
  • Phone:+1 951-784-2370
Categories
  • Night club
  • Gay & lesbian organization
  • Gay bar
  • Karaoke
  • Restaurant
Working hours
  • Monday:3:30–11pm
  • Tuesday:3:30pm–12am
  • Wednesday:3:30pm–12am
  • Thursday:3:30pm–12am
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:3:30am–11pm
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Takeaway:Yes
  • Delivery:No
Highlights
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Late-night food:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Amenities
  • Bar on site:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:Yes
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