Chief's Peak

Bar · Ojai

Chief's Peak

Bar · Ojai

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Rancho Inn, 615 W Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023

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Nestled beside a pool at the Ojai Rancho Inn, this cozy bar offers a delightful escape with its cute ambiance, refreshing drinks, and welcoming vibe.  

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Rancho Inn, 615 W Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023 Get directions

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Rancho Inn, 615 W Ojai Ave, Ojai, CA 93023 Get directions

+1 805 646 1434
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"This place is a great spot to catch some live entertainment on the first Sunday of the month, and to mix and mingle with Ojai folks over simple, well-crafted drinks. The poolside bar space is basically a SoCal summer camp for adults. There's a hearty selection of local wines and beers, as well as seasonal cocktails well-suited for the pool. The crowd is a mixed bag of locals and hotel guests with sunny smiles, all equally part of the creative set." - Maxwell Williams, Krista Simmons

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Wilfred Cho

Google
Pretty cute motel bar by the pool. They don't have a full liquor license so drinks are on the weaker side. Still, a nice spot to hang out. They have board games as well.

Wenonah Echelard

Google
The absolute sweetest little bar. Located inside the Ojai Rancho Inn, walking into this bar is like being transported to another universe entirely. A universe of kind service, good smells, and great design. Plus, the drinks are absolutely delicious.

Karin Fraki

Google
one of my all-time fav places to be. relaxed, cozy seating at bar, flamin' fire pit outside. drinks with delightful undertones, generous pours. ambience, unforgettable. bar staff always friendly, spinning cool music that drifts to the outdoor seating. we LOVE this place!!! thank you Chief's Peak for a one- of-a-kind local hangout! don't change!

Jamie Johnson

Google
Went here on a Sunday night and as the Google reviews promised, this place was a gem! Very much enjoyed this place and the drinks were great. Sat outside with the heaters. Highly recommend!

Rowan Riley

Google
Dreamy room, friendly staff who give very generous pours and a very solid list of natural wines that won’t leave you with a crippling hangover the next day. The record selection is also on point and the music is never too loud. One of my favorite bars in all of California.

Claudia Diaz

Google
Cozy and cute bar with back yard open area and fire pit and the hotel pool. Great service and good wine selection. We had a very lovely evening during our stay.

Susan S. McClellan

Google
This bar is tucked in next to the swimming pool on the Ojai Rancho Inn property. We had two non-alcoholic beverages that were freshly made and very refreshing!

Daniela Fritter

Google
Small and eclectic - loved the vibe

Rosio A.

Yelp
Friendly staff and cozy vibe. It's tiny and intimate, just what we were looking for during a winter night.

Kimberly A.

Yelp
Such a great ambience in here. We had drinks after hanging by the pool for a few hours. Bartender was great and I had the chief peak beef on draft. Very small space inside, but you can take drinks outside in plastic cups. They have a cute fire pit area also!

Madison F.

Yelp
I absolutely love Chief's Peak. It's the hidden gem of Ojai. Great drink and great environment. Love to come to chill with friends. 10/10

Weston B.

Yelp
Great ambience and excellent service. Our bartender was so friendly although we thought the drinks were a little sugary so maybe stick to beer or wine.

Megan R.

Yelp
Swoooooooooon. Love staying at Ojai Rancho Inn and this little bar is a big reason why. I mean "little" quite literally--it's tiny in . Never fear though, as you are welcome to hang in their cool back area with a pool, fire pit, hammocks, basically all the vacation-y things. The bartenders are really laid back and friendly--props to the bartender who even went out of his way to make sure the campfire didn't go out as we were hanging out with our drinks. Chief's Peak has a fun list of beer, wine, and soju + shrub cocktails. Really enjoyed one of their funky rosés and a soju cocktail on my last visit. They don't really have food--I think some fancy chocolate bars and potato chips--but we brought some snacks from our room to eat by the fire and they didn't mind a bit. This place is open to for hotel guests as well as the public--we learned the ceramic cups on the wall belong to Ojai locals, which is rad! Aside from wine bars it seems like Ojai gets pretty sleepy at night, so definitely put this on your list for a night cap next time you're in town.

Lauren C.

Yelp
This little spot is so cute! It's the bar at a little boutique hotel and the vibe is casual and unique. Their outdoor area is lovely and has lots of shade and a fire pit around the pool. A lot of their drinks are made with sake or soju and have unique pairings of flavors. Definitely worth checking out if you are cruising around Ojai.

Julie L.

Yelp
One of our favorites! Every time we come to Ojai, my friend and I stop into this little hotel bar. There are only a few seats in the bar next the cozy fireplace as well as seating outside overlooking the pool. The decor is hipster with crystals and the all seeing eye (even the window is shaped like "all seeing eye!"). We love the clientele who frequent here, many of them locals. They have a huge wall of mugs for the locals! Everyone we have met here, even the out of towners have fun stories to share. As for the drinks, they have several local beers on tap, a shelf with plenty of wine and beer options (alcoholic kombucha as well), and a list of hippie cocktails with mushrooms! Despite it being strange to the normal person, the drinks are fantastic. I love that nothing they make is too sweet.

Karla M.

Yelp
Hipster vibes all around. It's to be expected and what made me enjoy Chief's Peak even more. From the minimalist aesthetic on the bartenders to the random dog wandering around the bar, this was my favorite part about my Ojai day trip. Most of the drinks are Soju based and wasn't really wowed by any of the ones I tried. Still good nonetheless. Make sure you stop by if you're around the Ojai area and remember that they open at 4pm!

Luke K.

Yelp
Great vibes and good beers. The best part of all, however, is the bartenders. Very friendly, warm, and welcoming.

Lindsay K.

Yelp
Went to Ojai for a day trip and stopped by Chief's Peak. If you get a drink, you get to swim in the pool. And on hot summer days, is there really anything more you want?

Chris W.

Yelp
What an amazing find the wine selection is pretty good and the atmosphere is very friendly. Very small and comfortable with a cute fireplace

Alexander S.

Yelp
Small bar with a lot of charm. Relaxed ambiance with a diverse array of international and local wines, beers and mixed drinks. Local favorite.

Jettson S.

Yelp
Attractive little hotel bar. Bartender was nice, beer was good. Outdoor area in the back overlooking the pool.

Diane G.

Yelp
I am obsessed with this bar..obsessed. I only regret not coming sooner so we could enjoy it during the day. Pool, cocktails for $10-$12, and oh yeah, a pool. I Although I keep mentioning the pool, I wanna emphasize it's NOT a douchey, pretentious pool bar---it's a laidback, hip, friendly bar, WITH A pool. I know, non-pretentious and pool bar aren't usually in the same sentence--but this is why I'd go here everyday the next time we're in Ojai.

Meghan O.

Yelp
Adorably decorated tiny bar in the parking lot of the Ojai Rancho Inn. Great beer and wine selection, nice outdoor seating overlooking the pool, super friendly bartender playing vinyl. Would definitely recommend! Oh and free pretzels!

Jessica B.

Yelp
This was on my wish list to visit during a girl's weekend to Ojai. It's right off the trolley stop and a tiny bar in a motor hotel type setting. Definitely one of the highlights of our trip. The bartender was full of personality and very genuine. We enjoyed a glass of wine and company with the bartenders and other guests at the bar. Would absolutely recommend to anyone visiting the area.

Allison M.

Yelp
This place is so nice and so hip. Beautiful decor, nice people, good wine. Outdoor, covered seating plus trees & corn hole & bocce ball and a bench swing. Fun for date night.

Glen B.

Yelp
Don't miss this place when you visit Ojai. Cozy bar with great vibe, fireplace, albums spinning.... romantic tuck away. The other night there was a firepit blazing as well outside. Once you walk through the door, you will make it a must stop every time you go to Ojai

Susan O.

Yelp
A top stop for a glass of vino or beer, a view of the pool and incredibly lovely people working behind the bar. They spin vinyl, chat you up and look beautiful while relaxingly pouring you your second or third (sigh) glass of wine. In the cooler months there is a wood burning fireplace going. If you get the chance, stay at the Rancho Inn (where Chief's Peak is housed.) So fab.

Crys W.

Yelp
Loved this place !!!!!! Pros... Cool decor, nice adult crowd, great service, charming in general. Cons..small, smoking allowed by the pool.

Jason H.

Yelp
Cute poolside bar with a nice bartender and a good selection wines and beers. I definitely recommend going and hanging out. There's also a food truck in the parking lot that looked good but I didn't try it.

Brigid O.

Yelp
Very cute bar with good drinks and cozy fire! Very friendly bartenders and overall fun place to go hang out.

Graham F.

Yelp
Beer, wine, and sake only. Also serves canned wine, if you're into that kind of thing. Really small, but has an outdoor patio with a bit of extra space. Music is all from a record player and they have a great, eclectic selection that was hand-picked for the space from Warbler Records in Santa Barbara. Really friendly staff and a great, laid back atmosphere. It is in the Ojai Rancho Inn, so not totally visible from the street. Came here both nights we were in Ojai because it was one of our favorite spots.

Michael M.

Yelp
This bar has some charm! Just like the city of ojai itself. The bartenders are always engaging and always playing some feel good music on vinyl. Unique alcohol selection and just an overall great time. Id give it more stars if I could!

Claudia A.

Yelp
We were on our way back home from Santa Barbara and stopped at this place to have lunch and some wine. Now we can't wait to go back. The food was amazing. The atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed. And the wine.... well just what we needed!!

Blair W.

Yelp
A sweet little evening bar at the back of the property. Great music on the record player. Staff is great! Just the right kind of Ojai vibe.

Lee C.

Yelp
Quaint little indoor seating, beer and wine bar only with awesome soju cocktails, strawberry jalapeño one is my favorite, chips and pretzels for snacks, awesome pool area, live music in the grass out back along with bocci ball and corn hole outside

Sheila P.

Yelp
New little beer and wine bar. Hidden treasure located just as you enter Ojai at The Ojai Rancho Inn.

Ashley J E.

Yelp
Great atmosphere, friendly service, delicious selection of drinks and over all a good time. If you are looking for a place with good conversation this place is for you.

Kathryn G.

Yelp
Sweet, sweet sweet place! Tiny, but powerful. A rip-roaring fire. Cool as hell barstools and lighting. A wonderful gracious kind bartender. Killer wines. Even my boyfriend, a non-drinker, loved his Asian-import iced tea. All in all, a wonderful place to grab a nice glass of wine and listen to (Fleetwood Mac when we were there) some killer vinyl and then head out to dinner! We'll be back.

Mary F.

Yelp
We were here last Saturday to celebrate our son's birthday. We used their grills on the lawn area next to the pool, spread out our potluck BBQ dinner, and definitely enjoyed their great beer & wine selections! The beautiful, friendly bartender was super welcoming, and we all had a wonderful time. We'll definitely come back again and stay over at the Inn.

Taiana G.

Yelp
We stayed at the Rancho this weekend and were so excited to be close to our favorite be in the west! Chiefs Peak is perfection! Run by two extremely gracious and fun ladies, always there with a smile and welcoming attitudes. Their selection of beers wines sakes ciders are excellent. They have these really delicious bottles of Nostrum which are uniquely flavored hand crafted tincture concentrates you can mix in things to make creative cocktails. Their vinyl collection is always on point, love the decor and how they light it with candles each night. Definitely stop in to the bar!

Kate A.

Yelp
Super cute little bar with friendly staff and great drinks. Very Ojai vibe with crystals and candles. Perfect for a small group of friends who want to relax and be able to hear themselves talk. Lovely place, and my new favorite spot in town.

Elizabeth H.

Yelp
I have never stayed at the hotel, but I have had a number of glasses of wine at the bar. Great vibe, cool mix of locals and visitors. Good selection of wine and beer, follow them on social media to see when food trucks and special events are going on. Always good fun. Once a year they throw a holiday makers event called Deck the Halls, once a month their is Folk Steady with acoustic music and during the summer they have food truck a couple times a month, Jolly Oyster and some others. Always really fun.

David A.

Yelp
An awesome hangout on a warm evening, great lounge music, great service, good selection of wine and beer. Cozy, quaint, local, and social away from crazy tourist spots.