Temecula Stampede

If you’re looking to dance and listen to country music, go somewhere else. Went for the first time tonight to hear some country and dance, but VERY little country music was played. Mostly pop and hip hop, targeting a very young audience. Disappointed. Where are the real country bars around here?

The lights were very bright. The sound was awful. The did was OK.

First time going and had no idea what was going on, the staff were a mixed bag but the theme was great, food was good for what it was, music was loud and fun, nice bathrooms, and big dance floor with tonnes of super nice people. Save some time and memorise some basic movements and songs then you'll have a good time.

Fun times.

I literally never leave reviews and if you go on my profile this will probably be the only review. I came to this bar because a friend recommended it because she works at a sister bar. But the bartender and the manager are both racist. When I asked for a second shot they came up with a rule that shots are only allowed to be served 20 minutes apart. I had just ordered a bunch of food for the table and only asked for a shot for my friend. I Ubered to Temecula so I could drink not for someone to limit my alcohol, when I was okay. The white people at the bar were way more intoxicates than me and were still ordering shots and drinks at the same bar. In case you need reference, I’m typing this while I’m at the bar right now.

The place has great atmosphere because guests are amazing. Sadly, some staff is intellectually challenged, they would pick your half full drink in front of you and toss in garbage?! Beware

I find the Stampede to be fun and time flies when I am there. I have ZERO experience with line dancing but I have participated in the "lessons" when they walk you through. I've read some of the other reviews about charging for water but we had no issues. When we asked for a glass of water, it is free. If you want bottled water then you will have to pay... Seems reasonable. My last visit there, I brought my cousin - who is HUGE into country line dancing and she said she had never heard the genre of music that the Stampede plays - she wanted to dance but did not know any of the songs until they played a "country song". So I guess I would have to agree with the other reviews that commented about the music... It is not typical "country line dance music". If you are a local and go there often, you will learn the dances that are taught for their music - if you are not local and visiting from out of the area and want to line dance to country music, you will only have a chance about one in ten songs.... Parking: On a Friday and Saturday night when the Stampede is busy, it will be difficult to park in the lot behind the building (which is quite large). You may have to park a block away in the parking garage by city hall.

This used to be a happening place back in the day. Disappointed to find it filled with teenagers and instagram influencers creating content minus country music. Talking to some of the regulars, they said the new owners have taken it another direction. I think that’s great but they may want to change the name. The wine choices are terrible which is shocking given all of the local wineries are located down the street. One star is generous