Downtown Pizza Jams

Colin Frangicetto of Circa Survive at Jerry’s Pizza. (Photo courtesy of noimagephotography.com)

Bakersfield, California, where is that? Many people often say that there is nothing to do in the city of Bakersfield and it is often described as…boring. Well, that just simply is not the case. Jerry’s Pizza stands as one of Downtown Bakersfield’s not-so-hidden relics. The tiny, hole-in-the-wall pub frequently plays host to several different concerts and the food holds its own. Whether you choose to go in for a bite to eat or rock out to a local concert, Jerry’s Pizza does not disappoint. This local pub offers a variety of different types of food from salads, sandwiches and burgers, to calzones and their famous pizza. Pizza lovers can choose from one of the tasty combination pizzas, the Hawaiian pizza, the Meat Lovers option, or they can simply make their own. For the 21-and-over crowd only, beer is readily available. Besides the food and drinks, another well-known fact about Jerry’s Pizza is the entertainment. In partnership with

Tim Gardea, Jerry’s Pizza continuously hosts several concerts throughout the year. Inside its sweltering basement, music enthusiasts can expect loud music, close interaction with each band, and a room packed to the ceiling with fun. The pub has held concerts with big-time bands such as Korn, Circa Survive, AFI, and Paramore. Other shows included bands such as The Dear Hunter, Lydia, Senses Fail, and Bayside. So, whether it is a night out with the family for dinner, a lunch meal with friends, or rockin’ out to a raging concert, Jerry’s Pizza is sure to provide plenty of entertainment.