GiGi's Cocktail Lounge — Restaurant in Ventura

Gigi’s Cocktail Lounge offers a relaxed atmosphere perfect for unwinding with friends. My recent Thursday evening visit for karaoke was a blast. The lounge features two pool tables, a bar, and indoor/outdoor seating, making it a versatile spot for various preferences.

Karaoke nights on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday are hosted by a charming older couple, adding a personal touch to the experience. The song selection is decent, and you'll likely recognize some familiar faces among the regulars who frequent the karaoke sessions.

When it comes to drinks, Gigi's keeps it simple with no-frills options suitable for a dive bar ambiance. While there are no signature cocktails, the bartenders are friendly, ensuring a pleasant experience. However, the lounge can get crowded during peak hours and holidays, so timing your visit is key.

While Gigi's doesn't serve food, patrons can enjoy tacos or burritos from the taco truck outside or bring in outside food, adding to the laid-back vibe.

In terms of pricing, drinks are a bit on the higher side for the basic offerings, but the overall ambiance and experience make it worth it. Whether you're there for the karaoke, pool, or simply to unwind with friends, Gigi's Cocktail Lounge offers a welcoming environment for a...

Regulars probably love this unrefined place, but the place just wasn't for me on Sunday May 23, 2021; this is my accurate and recent observation. This establishment is for the fun crowd not the sophisticated upitty type– think southern dive. There didn't seem to be a designated well to order from, and it took a legitimate 5 minutes at the bar to be acknowledged and served when there were two people working. They were not making drinks or collecting cash, they were chatting and not paying attention. Once we received our beverages there was a splash of mixer with vodka. They allowed a cheerful birthday celebration; they also allowed outside food inside the establishment other than just cake. My opinions follow: I'll never understand why some bartenders think that at 8:30pm a patron would enjoy nearly straight vodka when it's ordered with a mixer. He gave me a 3oz pour, at least, in the tiny cocktail glass– save that for the 10-11pm crowd. It's cool when an establishment treats everyone to pizza, but allowing a single party to overrun the joint made the place feel divisive and unwelcoming for a newcomer. I found it uncouth to allow them to spread out all across the venue, rather than a couple of reserved tables off...

Love this local dive! They open 6am-2am to cater to the construction and longshoremen and locals, both young and old.

They offer open mic on Wednesday nights, and kareoke on Thursdays-Sundays from 9pm-midnight.

The bartenders are all really attentive at night and know mostly all the local regulars. This bar has so many regulars that are really sweet and fun, yet have a good number of first-timers and visitors that pepper the bar on birthdays and holiday weekends.

They have 2 pool tables and a huge outside patio. They also have punk/metal nights where they invite local and visiting bands to play sets. These nights can be special!

No food here, but easy to order delivery from ubereats. Also, they have an amazing taco truck that's usually there dinner rush hours.

Don't be shy! I've literally had the most wonderful conversations and made so many friends here during many...