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Been here about 4 times and honestly the tribute bands have all been quite impressive & fun. We’ve seen tribute bands to The Smiths, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, De Peche Mode, Alice In Chains here. We also have noticed that the audience here are generally unusually friendly. We’ve seen a few regulars while here & folks are open to chat, vibe in the music, really fun which is a welcome change from some unwelcoming “ too cool” crowds in other joints. Parking was easy in the back, drink prices are reasonable, there are places to sit & chill and some cool video & pinball games too. When patio is open there’s been food trucks - this last visit they didn’t have any -but did allow us to DoorDash our own food. We had lots of Palomas & beers while listening to live music - great time!
I have been to retro junkie several times for the Super Bowl. It was one of the best experiences and all of Walnut creek with their massive Jumbotron and party and DJ. I’ve also been there for Halloween where they do really cool festive events and everyone dresses up. Richard junkie isn’t on the main strip of bars and restaurants, but it is a place to go to for more of a destination on events that they hold and it is always busy there on weekends.
So much fun! Venue has something for everyone. 2 stages, indoor and outdoor. Video games and pool tables. Plenty of bathrooms. Staff was very friendly. We were in a reserved booth which was great because we didn't need to arrive early to grab a seat. Once the main (indoor) stage show starts everyone floods in to the dance floor in front of the stage. This is GA, standing room only. However, then your view from the reserved booth becomes completely obstructed. So if you are in the reserved sections, you'll have plenty of room and seats but you really will only hear the music. Once the live music ends, the dj starts. DJ was really good the night we were there. Took a star off because the drinks were terrible. Everything we ordered was super sweet and contained very little alcohol. Stick to beer I guess. Also it is very hot inside. Dress appropriately. Light clothing.
Fun place to hang out. Lots of security which is good. Music band was great but the sound system was terrible. The lead singer lost the microphone sound and stopped singing till they fixed the issue but still not clear sound. I didn’t have any food so I can’t say much about it. Drinks were a bit pricy. Parking is always an issue unless you arrive much early.
"Retro Junkie" is quite a progressive concept that more entertainment venues should establish. And that is by opening up an indoor/outdoor dance club earlier in the day. That's exactly what this place does and they do it right. Their hours are Sundays from 12:30-10pm and Tuesday through Saturday from 6pm to as late as 2am on weekend nights. Location is right in the heart of Walnut Creek off of N. Main Street and close to Ygnacio Valley Rd. I came here with a group of friends on the afternoon of Sunday, September 5th around 5:30pm and stayed until 9:30pm. We paid a $10 cover and this does allow in/out privileges after you get your hand stamped. One interesting concept about this place is that they have "themed" nights; meaning there are guest DJ's spinning a specific type of music (house, top 40, hip-hop, oldies, etc.), trivia nights, and live bands. There are also other forms of entertainment that includes cornhole, beer pong, a jumbo Connect Four game, Jenga, and even a food truck that parks adjacent to the outside area. I consider this place to be two clubs in one. The outdoor area has large communal style picnic benches over astro turf with several tents to block out the sunshine and any other outdoor elements. This is also the area where the DJ spins a variety of music depending on the day. Additionally, there are heat lamps (as we know how much the Bay Area temperatures drop after sunset) as well as lights and palm trees that only add to the colorful setup that this place has to offer. The inside has a look and feel of something entirely different which is a dedicated dance club complete with a large bar area and a back area complete with several pinball machines and pool tables. You will also find an area where they showcase skateboards and lots of vinyl records, hence the name Retro in "Retro Junkie". During the time my friends and I came, they were playing a ton of throwback 90's music mixed with some of the more modern hits. During these times where we are living in COVID, all of the employees were following safety guidelines by masking up and keeping themselves and others safe. I enjoyed several drinks including an iced cold beer and a mixed cocktail. Overall, I only wish there were more places like this everywhere. Sometimes its always fun to start dancing a little earlier in the day and that's what this place does right. Overall, I give "Retro Junkie" an above average four stars. Definitely fun vibes here!