I’m the traveler. This is the best place anyone should stop, if just for a drink friendly conversation. You can even walk out to the beach, and see the seals. Just a local bar with great friendly patrons, just open yourself up to them and they will open to you. Drinks are amazing and the best prices I’ve see anywhere in California. Thank you Rudder Room. Had a blast hope to some day come back.! CASH Only.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
LUIS ALVAREZ
Parking: Great atmosphere with really good drinks, somewhat difficult to find parking. A good place to grab a few drinks with friends and look at the water.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Stella Artois
Tootsie Imperial
Far out man! Love the place great views and good drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brandon C.
One of the best dive bars I've ever been to. Mainly locals, great motorcycle stop and back patio is on the sand.
Sh P
This is an iconic piece of peace and fun on the Harbor and beach front. It's hard to call it a "dive bar" because I've never seen one on the sand or by the water. It has that feel like Cheers though. The floors were redone during pandemic. The good old smells mentioned in older posts are gone I'm sorry to say. 2 pool tables. Bar looking at the beach, side patio, beach patio, Channel Islands Harbor view, Volleyball nets, and a few local dogs that love everyone. The people love everyone too. People from all walks of life and ages. My daughter and other kids love to play on the beach. Golf and sports on the TV's. Favorite drink: Margarita with salt. Favorite bartender: FrankieFavorite owner: GeorgeHave fun!!PS. Cash only. No food. Eat before or Grubhub it.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nick Bull
Great dive bar on the
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Gary Cain
Alcoholic's bar, people looking Drunk when got there! Had a ? and out of there!
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 4
Sarah Q.
The Rudder Room is a priceless community watering hole with cheap drinks & a million dollar beach front view. If you have the chance to stop in you will meet the welcoming Oxnard locals & be sure to ask the bartenders about the rich history of the bar. Frank & Gavin are especially wonderful! 10/10 recommend.
Woody C.
This is not hyperbole: I have had drinks at 100s (if not thousands) of bars in my life, and this place is without a doubt, my favorite. Again, I am not exaggerating. I've told people on 7 continents about this place, and I'm sure many have come just to see what all of the "hype" is about. Sitting in an Adirondack chair, with my feet in the sand, volleyball played in front of me, dogs chasing balls, and beers all around me...what more could I possibly ask for. No one here is pretentious, everyone is friendly, and I generally feel at "home". LOVE IT AT THE RUDDER ROOM.
Lisa B.
This is a dive bar worth visiting. I'm not sure how they keep their drink prices as low as they do. The place is very old. The drinks are strong and cheap. Walk out the back and sit at a table or Adirondack chairs on the beach. It's an awesome location and fantastic service. Recommend over and over.
Do not expect bar to be open after 11pm/12am; Sunday to Thursday.Rudder should just post bartender hours and stop with the 2am post closing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
Ray Stratton
We specialize in dive bars. What's a dive bar to me? No kitchen, no dress codes, opens before noon (6:30 AM preferred), friendly people, clean but not neat. This place is one, expect for opening time. Its hard to find without GPS because its not where a bar should be. That makes it special. Its a neighborhood bar among the homes. With a view of the Pacific Ocean, sunset, and a sandy area outside to gather.So I rated food average since there is none.But the view is the highlightParking: Its at land's end. There is some beach parking but you may have to park in the adjacent housing area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Geddy Hewitt
Cash only spot. Has a pool table in the back. The best part is the patio where you are right on the beach. The are priced very well and tend to have a local crowd. Not fancy but well maintained.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
John N.
Absolutely dig this place! One of a kind. The best drinks and the best hours of operation. The location is unique and full access to the beach.
ROBERT MCDONALD
Dive bar featuring beach sunsets and cheap drinks.2 pool tables at 50 cents per game, knowledgeable locals to talk to and a juke box. What more can you ask for?
I’m the traveler. This is the best place anyone should stop, if just for a drink friendly conversation. You can even walk out to the beach, and see the seals. Just a local bar with great friendly patrons, just open yourself up to them and they will open to you. Drinks are amazing and the best prices I’ve see anywhere in California. Thank you Rudder Room. Had a blast hope to some day come back.! CASH Only.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Parking: Great atmosphere with really good drinks, somewhat difficult to find parking. A good place to grab a few drinks with friends and look at the water.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Stella Artois
Far out man! Love the place great views and good drinks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of the best dive bars I've ever been to. Mainly locals, great motorcycle stop and back patio is on the sand.
This is an iconic piece of peace and fun on the Harbor and beach front. It's hard to call it a "dive bar" because I've never seen one on the sand or by the water. It has that feel like Cheers though. The floors were redone during pandemic. The good old smells mentioned in older posts are gone I'm sorry to say. 2 pool tables. Bar looking at the beach, side patio, beach patio, Channel Islands Harbor view, Volleyball nets, and a few local dogs that love everyone. The people love everyone too. People from all walks of life and ages. My daughter and other kids love to play on the beach. Golf and sports on the TV's. Favorite drink: Margarita with salt. Favorite bartender: FrankieFavorite owner: GeorgeHave fun!!PS. Cash only. No food. Eat before or Grubhub it.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great dive bar on the
Atmosphere: 3
Service: 4
Alcoholic's bar, people looking Drunk when got there! Had a ? and out of there!
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 4
The Rudder Room is a priceless community watering hole with cheap drinks & a million dollar beach front view. If you have the chance to stop in you will meet the welcoming Oxnard locals & be sure to ask the bartenders about the rich history of the bar. Frank & Gavin are especially wonderful! 10/10 recommend.
This is not hyperbole: I have had drinks at 100s (if not thousands) of bars in my life, and this place is without a doubt, my favorite. Again, I am not exaggerating. I've told people on 7 continents about this place, and I'm sure many have come just to see what all of the "hype" is about. Sitting in an Adirondack chair, with my feet in the sand, volleyball played in front of me, dogs chasing balls, and beers all around me...what more could I possibly ask for. No one here is pretentious, everyone is friendly, and I generally feel at "home". LOVE IT AT THE RUDDER ROOM.
This is a dive bar worth visiting. I'm not sure how they keep their drink prices as low as they do. The place is very old. The drinks are strong and cheap. Walk out the back and sit at a table or Adirondack chairs on the beach. It's an awesome location and fantastic service. Recommend over and over.
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Do not expect bar to be open after 11pm/12am; Sunday to Thursday.Rudder should just post bartender hours and stop with the 2am post closing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 5
We specialize in dive bars. What's a dive bar to me? No kitchen, no dress codes, opens before noon (6:30 AM preferred), friendly people, clean but not neat. This place is one, expect for opening time. Its hard to find without GPS because its not where a bar should be. That makes it special. Its a neighborhood bar among the homes. With a view of the Pacific Ocean, sunset, and a sandy area outside to gather.So I rated food average since there is none.But the view is the highlightParking: Its at land's end. There is some beach parking but you may have to park in the adjacent housing area.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Cash only spot. Has a pool table in the back. The best part is the patio where you are right on the beach. The are priced very well and tend to have a local crowd. Not fancy but well maintained.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Absolutely dig this place! One of a kind. The best drinks and the best hours of operation. The location is unique and full access to the beach.
Dive bar featuring beach sunsets and cheap drinks.2 pool tables at 50 cents per game, knowledgeable locals to talk to and a juke box. What more can you ask for?