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fishlips is a fantastic fusion of music, food, and cocktails. Created in 2000 by Kipp Sullivan and Shawna Haddad Byers, then in 2007, Andrew Wilkins and Shawna Haddad Byers redefined, rejuvenated  and  have forged ahead to bring you Bakersfield's leading full service intimate venue.

fishlips features fun and sophisticated entrees, resort quality cocktails, and performances by legendary artists. The extensive menu features fresh grilled fish, steaks, burgers, pasta, and fresh salads. Our House Specialties include Seared Ahi Tuna, Fish & Chips, Clam Chowder, and Amaretto Bread Pudding. The length and grandeur of the bar will satisfy Beer drinkers to Scotch, Rum, Vodka, and Bourbon aficionados, with 12 Beers on Tap, 20 California Wines, Rum Cocktails, and 32 Martini’s (Join the Club!).

fishlips seats 250.  Superior Sound System and close parking make these shows a true gift for music enthusiast. Here is a short list of some of the growing list of musicians who have played in out intimate setting:

Grammy Winner Merle Haggard

Dick Dale

Link Wray

Grammy Winner Leon Russell

Grammy Winner Dave Alvin

John Doe of X

Grammy Winner Digital Underground

Grammy Winner Marc Ford

Gary Hoey

Mtv's Rock the Cradle winner Crosby Loggins

Rev. Horton Heat

Lee Rocker of the Stray Cats

Canned Heat

Royal Crown Revue

Ray Wylie Hubbard

Gilby Clarke of Guns n Roses

The Blasters

Wayne "the Train" Hancock

Bargain Music

Guttermouth

Junior Brown

Th' Legendary Shack Shakers

Easy Star All Stars

Eek- A- Mouse

Pato Banton

HR from Bad Brains

Trainwreck f/ Kyle Gass of Tenacious D

The Expendables

Authority Zero

Afroman

The Hollywood All Starz

Dale Watson

Trulio Disgracias f/ Norwood Fisher from Fishbone

Allman Brothers Guitarist Les Dudek

Comedian Sean Morey from "the Bob and Tom Show"

Big John Bates and the VooDoo Dolls

Monty Byrom

Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash

AC/DC tribute band BONFIRE

Aerosmith tribute band AEROMYTH

Def Leppard tribute band PYROMANIA

ZZ Top tribute band LA GRANGE