With over 60 beers on tap, Lucky Baldwins is the place to go for sporting events. It's also a great…read morespot for authentic British Pub fare such as Cottage Pie, Fish & Chips, Bangers & Mash, and a proper English Breakfast. The establishment was named after Elias Jackson "Lucky" Baldwin - a prominent 19th century businessman who purchased over 40,000 acres of land in SoCal including Rancho Santa Anita, which became the foundation for Arcadia, Baldwin Park, & Baldwin Hills. He also built the opulent Baldwin Hotel & Theatre in San Francisco. I've been here in the past to watch Soccer matches with friends. The vibe is lively, especially during a match. Inside is reminiscent of a cozy countryside pub with exposed brick & wooden beams. The outdoor patio is dog friendly (they even have a doggie menu), and it is charming at night with the lights. My friend and I stopped in for a drink. He had a beer and I had a glass of Chandon. (They do have a full bar.) The bartender was friendly and checked on us frequently. We enjoyed our visit and conversation. I'm sure this place will be packed during World Cup. *Dog Friendly *Adjacent parking garage (90 mins free) or metered street parking.

Popped into Lucky Baldwin's for a quick bite after an absence of a good 10+ years. Happy to say…read moreit's still the same cozy, welcoming place, with friendly servers and a beer selection that's hard to beat -- possibly, it can't be beaten at all. That said, when I'm in a Pub I tend to go for Guinness or some kind of 1/2 & 1/2, and this time I chose Smithwick's with a Guinness topper. My bartender, Sarah, proffered a perfect poor, with a smile and a laugh, and I was ready for a good time. The menu is packed with traditional pub favorites plus other general sandwiches and salads, etc. I decided on their Reuben, which is built with Corned Beef, Swiss, Sauerkraut, both Russian AND Mustard, and it's served with fresh cut Fries. The sandwich was hearty and generously made, with flavorful corned beef boasting all the best of the pickling spices without too much salt -- the cook knows how to balance flavors. The sauerkraut and melty Swiss provided a rich, acidic contrast to the beef, an effect echoed by the blending of Russian with Brown Mustard. Then there was the bread -- an artisan rye with good flavor, appealing texture and just the right amount of fresh seeds to let you know this bread came from an oven not a bag. Fries were hand cut, as advertised, arriving hot and crispy with just the right dusting of salt -- a perfect match for the Reuben. This being Monday night, it was quiet on Colorado Blvd., and the restaurant had only a few people at dinner time. While this was a laid-back visit, I'm well aware the place can get busy and boisterous when people descend on their back-alley entrance, and it's hard to know which scenario would be better: the high energy pulse or the calm conversation. Best to come in multiple times for a proper scientific analysis (as well as several cold pints and a few very good meals).

With a couple hours of free time in Pasadena, Stone Brewing Tap Room is a great place to stop for…read moresome drinks while getting laptop work done (they have wifi!), read a book, or doomscroll in a beautiful patio space watching comer & goers from the train station. I went solo but they have tables in tons of sizes so group hangs and dates are good here, too! Personally, I love a good people watching spot and enjoyed hanging out at Stone yesterday afternoon. I grabbed a tall two top in the corner of the outdoor patio and was super relaxed. The staff was great, helping me with recommendations and super quick & generous on the pours. I came in to try a 2016 Imperial Russian Stout I saw they had tapped and ended up trying taster size portions of 6 beers - all very solid. I'm biased to love deep cuts so the 10.6% Imperial Russian Stout was my fav of the day but I also enjoyed the lightness of the Stone Wil Power, a 4.5% fruited kettle sour with mango, tangerine and lychee. They have a ton of indoor seating but also the patio is just so nice & relaxing here. Very chill, quiet vibes and they open at 12pm on weekdays. Perfect atmosphere for work meetings or a liquid lunch meetup. Even the bathroom was cool with colorful grafitti abound. I liked the whole vibe of Stone. It's a cool brewery plopped down in the middle of Pasadena! For non-beer people, a Miller Lite is 4.2% in comparison so why not have a much tastier craft beer in place of that swill! Really enjoyed Stone Brewing in Pasadena and it was a perfect experience. I will absolutely be back!

It's been a long time since I've been here! My wife and I had some time to kill before our lunch…read morereservation at Houston's across the street and decided to stop by for a drink. When did they start selling frozen margaritas?! My wife loved hers! She's not so much a beer drinker, so this was perfect! I opted for the Stone Delicious Double IPA and it didn't disappoint. The "beertenders" were also great and offered recommendations from their vast menu of beers on tap. I also noticed that they still also fill growlers, which is amazing! I'll have to bring mine next time so that I can take some home for the ones that aren't bottled or canned. Parking is readily available underground and it was $1 for us being there almost an hour. Looks like parking is $1 for the first two hours and an additional $2 for each additional hour with a $12 max. Also, don't forget to download their app and register - there's currently a limited time promotion for 50% off your first pint!

Goat olives, I love josh, they are the best most kind and hospitable server. Love coming here on…read morewine Wednesday!!!!

Visited this place for an olive oil and balsamic vinegar tasting and it was so fun!! My aunt has…read morebeen wanting to try this place for a while so it was a fun afternoon activity. For the tasting we had an option of three tastings which could be any combination of olive oil and/or balsamic vinegar. Feeling overwhelmed by the choices, the worker was extremely helpful in recommending combinations. One of my favorite combos was the blackberry balsamic vinegar and basil olive oil! The bread served with it was hot and had the perfect outer crisp. We saw many others enjoying a full meal there with wine and I would definitely come back to try other things on the menu. You can also purchase bottles of olive oil and balsamic vinegar to take home and you can refill the bottles for a discounted price.

LATE REVIEW…read more Finding little neighborhood gems when it comes to food has always been an exciting experience for me. Having family alongside makes the journey more special. We chose Holy Saints to announce our baby's gender with our parents and we had an amazing time during our intimate dinner here. The restaurant's ambiance was the perfect combination of homey and inviting. It is a smaller place and the number of tables are limited so I highly suggest making a reservation when dining here. During our dinner, it was a bit difficult to have a full blown conversation as the place was packed with guests when we came plus the loud background music that was playing the whole night. Service and food were nothing but amazing! Their menu is very limited. Maybe not everyone will appreciate that, but I think it is more intentional on what is being served to the table. Our highlight of the night was the Grandpa's Pan Roasted Duck Magret Au Poivre for sure. It was so tender on the inside and crispy on the outer edges! We never had a meal like that elsewhere and we will for sure be back just because of it.

Got together with friends for an overdue dinner at Holy Saints on a Saturday evening. Made a…read morereservation for 7:15 and got seated quickly (didn't have to wait for the other couple). I ordered the bread plate and the BBQ butter was unique and really good. Friends ordered the griddle cakes and potato appetizers, both very good and decent portion sizes. For dinner my husband got the lamb (because they were out of the catch of the day which he was looking forward to), I got the pasta without prosciutto, friends got the shrimp and grits (head on shrimp hard to manage when they are covered in sauce but it was very tasty) and he got the same pasta dish as me with the prosciutto. We all agreed the food overall was better than good. The service felt strange. We were greeted with a friendly smile but once we started ordering dinner and made a joke about wanting to make a substitution (which we knew ahead they don't do) it felt like things changed. Maybe it was earlier when one of us asked if they could close the front door because it was drafty and cold (no they can't close the front door). Can't quite put a finger on it. Our reservation was at 7:15. By 8:30 the place was empty except for us. We were finishing up but weren't done. We weren't offered a dessert menu but instead they started putting up the chairs and by 8:45 they turned some of the lights off. They close at 9 but it was obvious they all wanted to get things closed up so we got our check and left. Overall, $250 for 4 people produced a tasty meal for each of us but in Pasadena where we have a LOT of choices we probably won't be back. Especially when a place states "no substitutions" and they also won't accept any requests for meat to be cooked to a certain temp. To me that seems to indicate the kitchen staff is either handcuffed, or they are unable to act on the fly if someone needs to make a change or wants their meet cooked medium well. I want to 100% enjoy my meal and experience when I go out and spend good money and Holy Saints wasn't that for me.

We were walking around downtown Pasadena after dinner and this place looked so good that even…read morethough we were absolutely stuffed, we still went in anyway. We were seated immediately, which was such a nice surprise, and the vibes in here are immaculate. You can actually see them cooking with fire, which makes everything feel extra cozy and a little fancy at the same time. Also, random but important, the bathrooms were beautiful and the soap smelled amazing. Even the water was good with that elite crunchy ice. We only got the banana pudding because we physically could not eat more, but honestly it was so good. I just wish the portion was a little bigger and that there were more crunchy cookie bits for texture because that was my favorite part. We wandered around the attached market afterward, and it was actually so fun to browse. There were so many canned fish options and other fun specialty goodies that made me want to come back when I'm actually hungry enough for a full meal.

2nd time here: Greeter with the curly hair is extremely rude. Asked if we could sit in the back and…read moreshe gave me a death stare and said we only have the sidewalk patio open. Afterwards, didnt even smile or make eye contact when giving menus. We were sat for at least 10 minutes, ready to order. but they are so incredibly understaffed with one guy running around, that we just decided to leave. The first time it was actually the same waitress and she was unhelpful about the menu as well because my friend has a food allergy. Food was also super mid and overpriced.

Closed Mon and Tuesdays but cute coffee shop and wine bar with complimentary popcorn! Chill vibes…read more There is a small lot or street parking available. HH runs front 4pm to 6pm I believe Wed- Sun on select wines (one white and one or two reds) and beers $5 plus tax. They serve pizza from next door and they have salad options as well. Wish they were open a little later!

Upon entering on a Sunday afternoon, I was surprised by the number of people! It was packed, which…read moreis impossible to tell as you approach the nondescript, quiet building. The chatter of people, live music, and mismatched furniture all evoke a feeling of comfort. I ordered the Sauvignon Blanc and was given a complimentary cup of delicious popcorn. As I sipped my wine and listened to the live jazz, I couldn't think of a better way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

Food was great but we were too hungry to take any pics…read more Desserts are also delicious Great environment and great service, the owner event came to ask us how's the food taste... Will definitely coming back

We had such a wonderful experience at Mi Piace in Old Pasadena. The service was kind, efficient,…read moreand genuinely welcoming from start to finish. Our server, Rhonda, was friendly and attentive, and the owner, Armen, even stopped by our table to say hello -- a thoughtful touch that made the evening feel extra special. Our son who lives in LA treated us to dinner for my birthday while we're visiting this week from Oahu, and it truly was a celebration. The Italian cuisine was absolutely delicious, beautifully prepared, and full of flavor. You can tell this restaurant takes pride in both its food and its hospitality. The ambiance was pleasant. Highly recommend Mi Piace for anyone looking for great food, warm service, and a memorable dining experience in Pasadena.

Great wine selection. We went on a Saturday around 5:30 p.m. before the evening rush and ordered a…read morecheese and fruit charcuterie board along with several glasses of wine. We ended up staying until about 9:30 p.m. and never felt rushed or pressured to order more. The staff was very friendly and made excellent recommendations, especially considering we were a bit picky -- one vegetarian, one pescatarian, and the other only likes dessert wines!! Definitely coming back with less picky people

Waiter Manuel. This…read moreis a review reflected on you, solely. Being kind is the moral of the story, from the beginning you were passive agressive with your comments and tone. Being in a party of 4 girls coming from high tea, we were dressed in elegant dresses, first comment was asking if we were coming from church, followed by eye flutters, short "okay" with an upward inflation to a joke about the day, an impatient comment about hurrying up and trying the wine while we were talking, asked for water when we were out, were left to pour the rest of our wine, didn't ask how the food was all the while was attentive to the table behind us, the cherry on top comment was when we were discussing the bill at the end, he was hovering at the table behind ours, then when we were ready, we asked to split the bill into 2, my portion on mine and the rest on another card, he then said "this isn't like a drive through, we can't do it that way" so I asked him to explain his comment, cause it was passive agressive and rude. After he wasnt able to becuase he wasnt expecting me to call out his rude comment, I had to then break it down and specify what I had ordered, he then sold "okayyyy....so how much, cause we don't itemize?" I had to again express for him to specify how they do it cause he has still yet to explain where his attitude is coming from and explain how they do their check splits, from my understanding it just felt like he wanted to play dumb and make me to the math, one I did he was like "ohh, okay" should have asked for the manager but we paid and left, I hasnt had this experience before being a returning customer, but he needs an attitude adjustment as his attitude was completely out of pocket. Do better Manuel, you alone got your place of work a 1 star. The rest of the staff was kind, facility beautiful and food and wine was good. This restaurant is not reflected in the 1 star.

Walking round N killing time I stumbled upon this spot…read more Chill, unpretentious, clean, good vibe-e for sure. They serve something for everyone; including beer and cocktails. Yes, food too! Johanna is the best! The attitude alone is one to remember in the best way possible. That's what a bartender should be all about. Common Space is a nice hazy IIPA and bonus I got a free little water bottle as a souvenir; first ten customers of the day will get one. (Smart marketing!) Back ASAP. Happy Memorial Day Weekend yall!

This is always a guaranteed great hangout. Spacious indoor with lots of Dodgers games playing,…read morespacious outdoor with umbrellas and bench tables outdoors. Music not too loud. Food has something for everyone. Brunch menu available on the weekends. Parking right next door at the School House Garage. Pet-friendly. Fish and chips properly beer battered. Haven't had anything bad here.

I miss living in Pasadena and it's been quite some time since I've been here but here were my…read moreinitial thoughts on the drinks I had. The Ritten in Black was okay. Thought it tastes like coffee. The Pivo was light, easy to drink, and had no after taste! It was pretty good. Lastly, the Framboise was super fruity, but really good.

Stopped by on Saturday, 04/12/25 for dinner! We were seated immediately. Ordered the following:…read more - 4 Orale beers = $40 - 1 margarita flight = $35 - 1 calamari = $17 SUBTOTAL = $82 TAX = $8.38 TIP = $12.30 TOTAL = $102.68 ** paid by my amazing bf ** :') We wanted to order some nachos however they were out (all good). This place is a very special place and will forever warmth my heart to the fullest. I personally really enjoyed my margarita flight, and my boyfriend enjoyed his 4 beers.