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    Bull And Barrel

    4.9 (16 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    BULL AND BARREL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Dressy
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Leslie C.

    My favorite whiskey bar! I'm also proud to be a member of the whiskey club. I love learning and trying whiskeys from all over the world here. Amazing selections and fantastic service. Everyone here is so nice. Rob, the Bar Director, really creates a great vibe and sense of community. You can order food at the bar too. Delicious food!! There is a parking garage and plenty of street parking too. I love this place!

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    Lawrence is prolly the best bar tender to ever make me an Old Fashioned. It was made properly with a quick flame to the orange peel. Highly recommended.

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    3 years ago

    Literally the perfect Rye Old Fashioned! Perfect balance of taste and aromatic. Thank you Lawrence!

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    10 years ago

    Bomb. Com. Definitely coming back here. Great venue drinks and food was on point. Really good whiskey!!!

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    Ask the Community - Bull And Barrel

    Is Bull & Barrel a separate location from Alexanders? Or is it the name of the bar inside Alexanders? Also, can you make reservations just for Bull & Barrel?

    It's located within Alexander's Steakhouse Pasadena.

    Do they have dine in currently?

    Yes, Bull & Barrel is open for dine-in. Guests can enjoy the full Alexander’s Steakhouse menu in the bar and patio areas. We also offer a special bar-only menu during Social Hour, available Sunday through Thursday from 5:00 to 6:30 PM.

    What are the hours? I'm seeing it open for lunch hours Wednesday through Friday and brunch hours on the weekend on yelp, but Alexander's website only shows dinner hours and no mention of a lunch or brunch menu.

    Hours have been updated. We are closed during the day. Open 7 days a week for dinner service. Thank you.

    Is this a good place to drop in with friends for a few drinks at the bar?

    Absolutely! Savor rare and exotic whiskies, seasonal creations, or timeless classic cocktails. During Social Hour, enjoy exclusive bar bites—or indulge in the full Alexander’s Steakhouse menu, available right at the bar.

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    Review Highlights - Bull And Barrel

    I was meeting some friends for dinner at the steakhouse, but came a little early so I grabbed a drink here.

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    Chill vibes, extensive drink options, very casual in the heart of downtown Pasadena…read more Various parking options nearby in all direction. A great place to start before heading out, stop through during a shopping or restaurant hopping experience, or a fun way to end the night!

    I've been to this bar multiple times and have always had a good experience, which is why what…read morehappened yesterday around 5 PM was so surprising and upsetting. When we walked in, there was a tall, bald male bartender and a blonde female bartender working--neither of whom I've seen here before. We ordered two drinks, but the service from the male bartender was inattentive from the start. At one point, my friend tried to get someone's attention to ask for a lime and wasn't acknowledged. She ended up grabbing a lime herself from the garnish tray--which I understand isn't ideal--but the response we got was completely out of line. The male bartender became immediately hostile and started aggressively cursing at my friend. When I calmly asked the female bartender if this was normal behavior, he inserted himself into the conversation and said, "she put her fucking hand in the fucking jar," in a very confrontational tone. I tried to de-escalate the situation and respectfully explained that there was no reason to speak to us that way, but he continued the hostility and ultimately told us to "get the fuck out." At that point, I paid for our drinks and we left. What made this especially disappointing is that this has never been our experience here before. We've always enjoyed this bar and have had positive interactions with the regular staff. If this had been my first visit, I would not come back. I understand that what my friend did wasn't appropriate, but it absolutely did not justify being yelled at and cursed out. I hope management addresses this, because this kind of behavior is not reflective of the bar I've come to know.

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    The Raymond 1886

    The Raymond 1886

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    (2.1k reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$
    Happy hour specials
    Romantic vibe

    We hosted our ~70 person ceremony and reception at The Raymond in May and could not have been more…read morethrilled with the service, food, and event planning leading up to the big day. Kevin was an amazing collaborator, going above and beyond to make our vision come to life. This was felt by our guests who raved about the food, cocktails, and kindness of everyone working the event. I couldn't recommend The Raymond more for anyone considering planning large events or buyouts. We're thrilled with our experience.

    The Raymond 1886 is always elegant and welcoming and delicious!…read more We got reservations this weekend with friends to celebrate a retirement and two anniversaries. We decided to spring for valet parking for $8 but then realized there's 2 hour street parking for free just beyond the hedges in front of the restaurant afterwards. Oh well, it was a special occasion. We were seated right at 6 (the time of our reservation). The hostess also made sure we knew our server's name and brought us ice water. (You can choose bottled or tap). Our server's name Jennifer was friendly and attentive throughout the evening. We ordered the horseradish crusted salmon and the steak frites and our friends ordered the truffle mushroom tagliatelle and the filet mignon. We were all extremely happy and satisfied with our entrees. The portions are perfect. No doggy bags needed and no room for dessert. I really enjoyed the broccolini that accompanied my salmon--it was cooked just enough to retain a little crunch. The savory sauce on the salmon was subtle and complimentary to the flaky fish. We sat in the bar room of this restaurant that used to be a house. The patio looked lovely too, especially on a summer evening so maybe we'll choose that next time. Because you can bet there'll be a next time!

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    Alexander's Steakhouse - Pasadena

    4.2
    (1.6k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$$

    Came here to celebrate my birthday, and it was such a memorable experience from start to finish!…read more When we were seated, there was already a birthday card waiting for me at the table, which was such a thoughtful surprise. They provided complimentary bread service with their butter trio and it was incredible! Each butter had its own unique flavor, and every type of bread was warm and delicious. We ordered the grilled octopus as our appetizer, and it was perfectly cooked. It was tender with a nice char and beautifully plated with chorizo. We asked for the bone marrow to come out with the bone-in ribeye, and I'm so glad we did. Spreading the rich, buttery bone marrow onto the steak made every bite even better. The bone-in ribeye was cooked perfectly with a beautiful crust while staying juicy and flavorful inside. Our server even suggested saving some of the butter to enjoy with the steak later, which ended up being a great recommendation. We also ordered the Wagyu fried rice, which was tasty with the roe. The broccolini was a great side. Can't go wrong with that. To end the night, they surprised us with sparkling grapefruit/champagne, a birthday dessert and cotton candy. This was an unforgettable dining experience. It's definitely a splurge, but absolutely worth it for a special occasion. We can't wait to come back!

    I recently visited Alexander's Steakhouse for a birthday dinner and overall had a pleasant…read moreexperience. The portions were decent and the ambiance was great with warm lighting, comfortable seating, and a refined atmosphere that made the evening feel special. We ordered the 18 ounce ribeye, the cod cioppino, and the mushrooms and bread as sides. Everything was generous in portion, but the ribeye was cooked a little too much for my liking and lacked the distinctive char/fragrance that usually accompanies steaks at steakhouses. The manager was nice enough to exchange the ribeye for us with one that was on the rarer side which I appreciated. That said, I really appreciated the thoughtful birthday dessert they surprised me with. It was a nice personal touch that helped round out the night. Overall, a solid steakhouse whose accompaniments outshine the steaks in my opinion.

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    Bone marrow and crostini for the bone marrow lovers.
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    Everything was 10/10!! The service and every dish were amazing. One of our dishes never came out,…read moreand by the time we were finished eating, I told our waitress to cancel it if it hadn't been made yet. They ended up bringing it out anyway and even comped the dish for us and told us that they weren't going to charge us a corkage fee! def will be coming back to try other items on the menu. Ordered: Pork meatballs:10/10 not salty and paired perfectly with the sourdough Charred octopus: 10/10 cooked to perfection Kampachi crudo: 9/10 very refreshing Broccolini: 10/10 light and flavorful Tonnarelli cacio e pepe: 7.5/10 wasn't my fave. First time trying cacio e pepe and it tasted too saucy for me but the noodle texture was good

    First time experience was amazing! So far, this is the only Italian place I've liked out of all the…read moreplaces I've eaten throughout LA. Food 4/5 Pork Meatballs $21 - Best meatballs I've ever had. Full of flavor but a little too salty. Local Wild Mushrooms $24 - Standard, nothing too special. Beets $18 - Refreshing, to the point. Caramelle $27 - My favorite of all the pastas but expensive for very little pieces of pasta and a meatless dish. Full of flavor, lots of oil. Rigatoni Timballo $32 - Delicious, standard. Duck Confit Rotolo $31 - My personal dish which turned out to be my least favorite. Meatballs and Caramelle were my top favorite, secondary are the beets. Prices are not unexpected for the area but are pretty high for what is really given to you. Service 3/5 We sat outside and they were pretty slow to bring water and take our orders. Ambiance 3/5 It was a really lovely time to eat outside but the lights were broken and it was SO dark, there were no added lights to the table. It was impossible to read the menu.

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