Live Music and Other Nightlife Options In and Around Ventura County
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Are you a night owl looking for something to do around town? Here's a list of places in and around Ventura County that have things to do during nighttime hours, including live music, concerts, dancing, darts, comedy, trivia and other activities scheduled on a regular basis.
This compilation includes restaurants as well as some bars. TVs are great, but don't count as "something to do" for the purposes of this compilation.
Are we missing something? Let us know!
For other nighttime fun, check out these compilations of Ventura County area movie theaters, comedy shows and entertainment venues. Or bowling. Perhaps wine tasting.
Local area craft breweries with taprooms!
(Information is subject to change, so contact the business to confirm.)
Conejo Valley (Thousand Oaks, Newbury Park, Westlake Village)
Azar's Sports Bar at 2215 Michael Drive, Newbury Park has Tuesday night karaoke and live music and dancing on Fri/Sat nights. 805.498.2365 azarsportsbar.com
Crown and Anchor at 2891 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks is a British restaurant and pub, offering authentic British dishes along with American fare. Live music on the patio Fri/Sat nights and Sun afternoons. 805.497.0070 crownnanchor.com
14 Cannons Brewery at 31125 Via Colinas, Suite 907 in Westlake Village offers trivia nights, open mic nights and comedy nights 818.652.6971 www.14cannons.com
NABU Wines at 2649 Townsgate Road, Suite 200, Westlake Village offers live bands and dancing on many nights! nabuwines.com or 805.778.1100 or 818.835.3704.
Naughty Pine Brewing Co. at 766 Lakefield Dr., Ste A in Westake Villlage offers live music and trivia nights most nights as well as food trucks. 808.269.7975 www.naughtypinebrewingco.com
Pedals & Pints Brewing Company is located at The Oaks mall east parking lot, offering freshly brewed beer, artisan pizzas, baked tater tots, wings and other small plates…and live music every Saturday night, trivia nights at 7pm on Wed nights, open mic night on Tuesdays. 805-551-0547 www.pedalsandpintsbrewing.com
Sunland Vintage Winery Tasting Room at 1321 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard #108 hosts live music on Thursday and Friday nights as well as other events. 805-379-2250 www.sunlandvintagewinery.com/events
Sunset Terrace Restaurant and Lounge at Janss Marketplace has live music, dancing, three pool tables, shuffleboard, four lanes of bowling and more. 805.497.4847 www.sunsetterracerestaurant.com
Tarantula Hill Brewing Company at 244 Thousand Oaks Boulevard offers live music and other events - check their events calendar at www.tarantulahillbrewingco.com/events for details.
The Bamboo Room is a craft cocktail lounge at The Shoppes at Westlake with a DJ and dancing on Friday/Saturday nights and Happy Hour Thursdays. www.bambooroomwlv.com
The Mighty Axe at Janss Marketplace in Thousand Oaks offers the ultimate in nighttime excitement…axe throwing and beer! And you can order food from eateries at Janss. themightyaxe.com
The Original Pizza Cookery at 75 West Thousand Oaks Blvd offers live music most Friday/Saturday nights. See www.pizzacookery.com/entertainment for details.
The Tipsy Goat at 159 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks has karaoke, pool tables, a dartboard, ping pong, shuffleboard, video games, trivia and more. www.facebook.com/TipsyGoat 805-494-9996
Vista Terrace (Bogies) at the Westlake Village Inn at 32001 Agoura Road, Westlake Village is a bar/nightclub open Wed through Saturday nights. 818.889.2394 www.bogies-bar.com/calendar
Zin Bistro Americana at 32131 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village (The Landing) offers live music on certain nights. 818.865.0095 zinwestlake.com
Agoura Hills, Calabasas, Malibu
The Canyon at Whizin Market Square in Agoura Hills is a hot spot for live music of all types, from original rock bands to cover bands, tribute bands, comedy and more. 888.645.5006 wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com
Tavern Tomoko and Ladyface Alehouse & Brasserie at 29281 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills offers live jazz, blues and other acoustic music on some Fri/Sat nights and trivia on Wednesday nights beginning at 6:30pm. 818.477.4566 www.taverntomoko.com
Sagebrush Cantina at 23527 Calabasas Road hosts karaoke on Thursday nights, live music and dancing on Fri/Sat nights and music on Sun afternoons. 818.222.6062 sagebrushcantina.com
Ventura
Bombay Bar & Grill, located at 143 S. California Street in Ventura has a DJ and dancing on weekends. 805.643.4404 bombayventura.com
Margarita Villa Mexican Restaurant at Ventura Harbor Village, 1567 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura hosts live music Friday through Sunday - check for times and schedule at margaritavillaventura.com/music.html 805-654-7906
The Copa Cubana at Ventura Harbor Village offers live music a number of nights each week 805.642.9463 www.facebook.com/TheCopaCubana
The Garage is a dive bar located at 1091 Scandia Avenue, Ventura with live music on Fri/Sat nights. 805.814.2234 www.facebook.com/TheGarageBarVTA
The Twist on Main at 454 E. Main Street in Ventura offers live music daily, including jazz on Thursday nights. 805.641.0053 thetwistonmain.com
The Greek at the Harbor at Ventura Harbor Village offers belly dancing starting at 6:30pm on Fri/Sat nights and 6pm on Sundays. Greek dance shows Fri/Sat at 7pm. 805.650.5350 www.thegreekventura.com
Keynote Lounge at 10245 Telephone Road in Ventura is a bar with live music on Fri/Sat nights. 805.647.9390 www.keynotelounge.com
Leashless Brewing at 585 East Thompson Blvd., Ventura is a tasting room that hosts live music most Thursdays through Sundays. Check their events calendar at www.leashlessbrewing.com/event-calendar. 805.628.9474
O'Leary's Tavern at 6555 Telephone Road, Suite 7 in Ventura has a pool table, shuffleboard, air hockey, dartboard machine, karaoke and live music. 805.644.4619 www.facebook.com/olearysventura
Paddy's Bar & Lounge at 2 W. Main St, Ventura is a LGBT owned/operated nightclub bar offering pool, darts, karaoke on Wed nights and more. 805.652.1071 paddysventura.com
Prime Steakhouse at 2009 E. Thompson Blvd, Ventura has live music three to four nights a week, including "Frank Sinatra" Tuesdays. 805.652.1055 www.primesteakhouseventura.com
The Saloon at 456 E. Main St in Ventura has live music. 805.667.8550 www.thesaloonvta.com
The Grape House of Jazz & Spirits is a winery and jazz club with a full menu at 2351 E. Main Street in Ventura, offering live jazz Tues through Sun nights. 805.643.7300 thegrapeventura.com
Ventura Music Hall is located at 1888 E. Thompson Boulevard in Ventura. Live music from local talent and touring musicians, along with food from local eateries and drinks at several bars throughout the venue. Learn more at www.venturamusichall.com.
Victoria Pub & Grill at 1413 Victoria Avenue, Suite F, Ventura has pool tables and darts. 805.650.0060 www.victoriapubandgrill.com
Winchester’s Grill & Saloon hosts live music Thursday through Sunday plus open mic night on many Tuesdays. www.winchestersgrill.com 805-653-7446
Simi Valley/Moorpark/Heritage Valley (Fillmore, Santa Paula)
Arena Sports Grill at the Grand Vista Hotel, 999 Enchanted Way, Simi Valley has live music, dancing, pool tables, dartboards, video games, 20 TVs and more. 805.583.2000 arenasimi.com
Chuy's Mesquite Broiler Simi West at 1397 E. Los Angeles Avenue hosts live music various nights 805.582.4897 www.facebook.com/ChuysReno
Enzo's Italian Restaurant at the historic Glen Tavern Inn at 134 N. Mill St, Santa Paula offers live entertainment on weekends. 805.933.5550 www.glentavern.com/dining.aspx
The Golden Nugget Pub and Tavern at 4435 Cochran St, Simi Valley is the oldest bar in Simi, established in 1964. Trivia on Monday and Wednesday nights. 805.583.9715 www.goldennuggetpub.com
Lucas Sellers Winery at 330 Zachary Street in Moorpark (at The Alley in Moorpark) hosts live music most Saturday nights from 6-9pm. www.lucassellers.com
Lucky Fool's Pub at 75 E. High Street in Moorpark offers Sunday night trivia games, a pool table and dart board, not to mention live music several nights a week. 805.532.1500 www.luckyfoolspub.com
Rock & Roll Pizza at Harley’s Valley Bowl, 5255 Cochran Street, Simi Valley, offers live music on Friday/Saturday, Reggae on Sundays, Karaoke Night 9-12 on Tuesdays and Live Comedy on many Wed nights. Details at www.harleysbowl.com/rocknrollpizzabar 805-584-2695
Other West Ventura County (Camarillo, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, Ojai)
Copper Blues Rock Pub & Kitchen at The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard opened in September 2016, with live music on Saturday nights and more. 805.457.5551 www.copperblueslive.com/oxnard
Corner Pocket Billiards on 7th & A Street in Oxnard is a billiards, arcade, lounge, restaurant and sports bar for the whole family. 805.844.7266 www.facebook.com/cornerpocketoxnard
The El Rey Cantina at 2302 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo has occasional live music. 805.484.4433 elreycamarillo.com/events
Four Brix Winery at 2290 Eastman Ave, Ste 109, Ventura offers live music every Saturday and Sunday from 1-3:30pm. www.fourbrixwine.com
Harley’s Camarillo Bowl offers live music most Saturday nights and select other nights. Check their events calendar at www.harleysbowl.com/camarillo-events 805-482-0747
The Lamplighter is dive bar at 1936 Ventura Blvd, Camarillo that has three pool tables, foosball and darts for your nighttime activities. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064177201671 805-484-2113
The Lookout Bar & Grill at Channel Islands Harbor (2800 Harbor Blvd, Oxnard) offers Tuesday night trivia and live music on designated days. Open mic night on Mon nights. 805.985.9300 www.facebook.com/TheLookoutBar
The Manhattan of Camarillo at 5800 Santa Rosa Road, Suite 140 offers live music and dancing Thursday through Sunday nights. Also Trivia Night on Thursday nights. 805.388.5550 www.themanhattanofcamarillo.com
The Ojai Deer Lodge at 2261 Maricopa Highway showcases live local entertainers up to 5 nights a week. 805.646.4256 deerlodgeojai.com
Q Club Oxnard at 2362 N. Oxnard Blvd is a sports lounge with 25 TVs and 15 pool tables, karaoke, games, DJ and more 805.278.1231 www.facebook.com/qcluboxnard
Onyx Bistro at 2390 Las Posas Road (at Arneill) offers live music from 5;30-8:30pm on Friday/Saturday nights. 805.991.7356 onyxbistrocamarillo.com
Ric's Restaurant at 2500 Las Posas Road, Camarillo offers live music on Sunday afternoons and other time frames. www.ricsrestaurant.com/entertainment 805.389.9919
The Raven Tavern at 1651 Victoria Avenue, Oxnard in the Seabridge Marina Harbor offers live music every Friday and Saturday night and Wine Wednesdays. www.theraventavern.com 805.686.7683
The Shores Restaurant at 1031 S. Harbor Blvd in Oxnard has karaoke on Thursdays and live music on weekends. 805.984.5533 www.facebook.com/theshoresoxnard
The Six Chow House at 419 E. Main Street, Ventura offers live music or DJ Thursday through Sunday nights. www.thesixrestaurant.com
Sam’s Place at 308 E. Ojai Avenue offers live music Wednesday thru Sunday from 8-10 PM www.facebook.com/The-Vine-1471139523136821 805.646.1555
Beerly departed:
Season Ticket at 5710 E. Los Angeles Ave, Simi Valley closed in May 2016
Galletto Bar and Grill at the Westlake Plaza has closed.
W2O Rooftop Lounge at Watermark on Main, 598 E. Main St, Ventura closed 10/4/16.
The Napa Tavern in Thousand Oaks closed its doors on 2/23/16
The Whale's Tail at 3950 Bluefin Circle in Oxnard closed its doors in 2016
Padri Martini Bar at 29008 Agoura Road in Agoura Hills closed in latter 2016.
The Chop Shop Bar & Grill at 4351 Valley Fair, Simi Valley served its last beer on April 5, 2017.
Public School 805 at The Promenade at Westlake closed on June 17, 2018.
Safire American Bistro at 4850 Verdugo Road in Camarillo closed in late October 2017.
Amigo's Surf Cantina at 546 E. Main Street in Ventura in 2017
Chuy's Mesquite Broiler at 311 Carmen Drive in Camarillo closed in 2017.
Bellini Osteria at 951 S. Westlake Blvd, Westlake Village closed in Spring 2018.
Daryl's Couch in Camarillo closed in 2018.
Aroha New Zealand Cuisine and Bar in Westlake Village closed in November 2018
Prime Steakhouse at 29020 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills closed in mid-2018
Rookees Sports Bar & Lounge at 419 E. Main Street in Ventura closed in fall 2018
Vintura Tasting Room & Wine Rack at 14 S. California Street in Ventura closed 2/25/19
Borderline Bar and Grill at 99 Rolling Oaks Drive, Thousand Oaks
Westlake Brewing Company at 31111 Via Colinas #200, Westlake Village closed in June 2019.
Brendan's Irish Pub and Restaurant in Agoura Hills closed in mid-2019.
Brendan's Irish Pub and Restaurant Newbury Park and Camarillo locations closed 1/1/20.
Pirates Restaurant at 450 S. Victoria Avenue in Oxnard closed in 2020.
Edelweiss Restaurant at 2160 Newbury Road in Newbury Park closed in mid-2020.
The Bench Warmer at 1855 E. Main Street in Ventura closed in mid-2020.
Golden China Restaurant at 760 S. Seaward Ave closed in early 2020.
McGregor's Craft Beer & Wine at 144 W. Los Angeles Ave. #105 in Moorpark closed in mid-2020.
Discovery Ventura at 1888 E. Thompson Blvd closed in 2020 but a new concert venue, Ventura Music Hall, has opened in its place
Twisted Oak Tavern at 30105 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills closed 1/16/22.
Five Threads Brewing Company at 31133 Via Colinas, Ste 109, Westlake Village closed its doors on January 30, 2022.
Garman's Restaurant & Irish Pub at 932 E. Main Street in Santa Paula closed in May 2020.
Anacapa Brewing Company at 472 E. Main Street in Ventura closed in October 2022.
BL Dancehall and Saloon at 29020 Agoura Road, Agoura Hills in the Agoura Village Center closed this location on February 25, 2023 but indicates it will be relocating to a new location in the future. Check for updates at www.blsaloon.com
