The Amendment

The Amendment speakeasy lounge in Camarillo is a hidden gem tucked behind Basil and Thyme Vietnamese cuisine. To enter, you'll need to find the door inside Basil and Thyme. Open only on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 6 PM to midnight, this intimate venue accommodates around 20 to 25 guests at a time. Stepping into The Amendment feels like entering a time machine. The wood and brick decor, dark colors, leather seats, and glass bottles at the bar transport you back in history, replicating the ambiance of a real speakeasy. The retro-style bar offers a menu of speakeasy-inspired drinks, ensuring there's something for everyone's palate. The bartender, reminiscent of those during the speakeasy era, takes your drink order politely and delivers it to your table with finesse. Their service is impeccable, and the bartender is knowledgeable about the menu and the speakeasy era in general, readily answering any questions. I'll definitely be returning to The Amendment for its cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a drink with friends. While the prices are a bit higher, it's worth it for the novelty and rich history this bar has to offer.

Swanky, dark & quaint speakeasy. Handcrafted libations tickle your tastebuds with reminiscent times of the past... a dark past? In the corner of the room, a mysterious dark-haired man tips his hat, and you flash him a smile behind ruby lips raising your glass in his direction, pursed lips, taking a sip of Chartreuse. The Amendment is THAT kind of spot---at least in my imagination. ☁️☁️

I put 5 stars for food because drinks were not an option. This place is a speakeasy and it does not disappoint. Super cool atmosphere with “secret” entrance. Very nice to have a cool, local place within Ventura County to enjoy a nice cocktail.

Am I dreaming? This brilliant speak easy with hand crafted cocktails transports me to another era and makes me feel like I'm in NYC or San Francisco. Is Camarillo worthy of such class with top shelf drinks with yet a welcome atmosphere? Who am I to judge. Absolutely brilliant! Love it. Stiletto PD is the drink to order gals. #You're welcome.

I only had a few appetizers, but they were very good. My wife used to work next door and are there often and highly recommends their food.

When a small line forms outside an establishememt just over the grade one must take notice. The Amendment is a rare balance of mystique, brilliance and warmth. A speakeasy to it's core The Amendment's hand crafted cocktails, top shelf liquors and menu of drinks is perfect in every way. While classy, the atmosphere is still welcoming and neighborly. Intelligent in an approachable way. Come as you are from jeans to dress up, all are clearly welcome. A mixed age crowd co-mingle and it works. From date nights, to friends nights to singletoms. The smarter and kinder of the Ventura and over the grade crowd are finding their vibe and pilgramiging here. Hard to find park outside 'Basil and Mint' or the 'Good Fellas Barber shop' and walk around until you find the manageable line or the philosopher disguised as a bouncer. Enjoy. PS - a beer menu was spotted here. I don't hold this against them.

The best venue for live music in Camarillo! Be sure to catch Adam and Sam if they play again on a Sunday night- great acoustics for guitar and vocals- excellent vibe to take in the scene and lose yourself in time. Excellent!

This is a really good cocktail bar if you're In the area and definitely worth trying out If you can catch them when they're open. I'd give 5 ⭐'s but they're a bit small & only open 3 days a week (Thursday/Friday/Saturdays) from 6:00 to Midnight. That all said, totally cool spot w/ great cocktails and friendly/knowledgeable bartenders that know what they're doing. They have a really good selection of good to really great spirits to make sure you're getting the best. Will definitely be going back and this will probably become one of my go-to bars in Camarillo, feel free to come by and say hi if I'm there and if not chat with one of the bartenders.