I decided to be local and went to this dive bar. They do Alonsito about every drink uou could think…read moreof. I first tried their zombie drink. Amazing! I think it's like pineapple juice and two choices of rum. Tasted amazing. The two bartenders are nice, very conversational. I can see why they get regular bar attendees. This bar isn't bad. I will definitely come back if I'm looking for a local buzz. Maybe get a buzz here and walk to the movie theater.

I really like this bar and the bartenders make great cocktails. Unfortunately, the customer service…read morehas been inconsistent. The vibe and attitude from some of the staff can come across as unwelcoming, which takes away from an otherwise great experience. Customer service is a huge part of any business, and based on my most recent visit as well as a few previous one I left feeling disappointed. I genuinely enjoy this place and want to keep coming back, so I hope management takes a closer look at the customer experience and holds staff to a higher standard. The bar has a lot of potential, but the service needs to match the quality of the drinks.

Food was really good.. the asada was fire !! Enjoyed the environment.. Mikey provided excellent…read moreservice ..would recommend!

Great food and drinks!! Excellent service and great…read moreatmosphere!! Thank you Miguel We had a great experience celebrating my best friends birthday

The food is great specials Monday thru Thursday Wednesday special 6 wings and a house beer $10 and…read moreJuan the bartender is great great service he is friendly and professional.

This is a tough review to write. Congregation Ale House was THE place to go before Covid. Amazing…read morebeers, delicious food, a cool hybrid restaurant setup, attentive staff with cool uniforms. The place was the sh*t. I've come here several times over the past couple years and it's more and more dead at the restaurant every time. The waitresses are absolutely dreadful. Every request is forgotten or takes 20 mins to arrive at the table. When we arrived we waited 20 mins for a waitress. We asked for some sauce, they forgot. We ordered a pizza, which was delivered to the wrong table. When we wanted to leave, the check took 20 mins as well. Now I have a crying baby and I'm waiting for them to try and split the check two ways and I eventually give up knowing that the task is too much for them to handle and just pay it all on one card. We had to track down the waitresses multiple times. It's like they have NO ability to anticipate the needs of their customers. "They ordered, pizza, maybe I should bring some plates". Nope! "They'll probably want their sauce before the food item is ICE COLD". Nope! Anytime we went into the restaurant the girls were on their phones. There were five tables in the restaurant tonight so there really was no excuse. I think this will be the last time I ever go to this restaurant. Unfortunately, the reputation of the old Congregation Ale House kept me coming back even when time after time, the service was abysmal, however, now that Congregation's former glory is thoroughly tarnished I can honestly say that I will not be coming back and I encourage everyone else to do the same. Quality like this cannot be tolerated. Travis, the former owner, would be ashamed of this fall from grace. R.I.P. Congregation Ale House

I will always review a proper dive bar with Campari on the shelf…read more Had two Negronis and I have no proof as the camerawoman was too slow in this case. This place was a total random date find for me, but glad I stopped in. Everything from the rowed Xmas lights on the ceiling, to the custom avant-garde wooden bar top speaks late 60s/early 70s cozy-chic to me. On top of this, the music and clientele rocks and, as a bonus, the interior is decked out in Rat Pack movie memorabilia -- apropos as the spot is, I imagine, named for the 1955 Sinatra film! Stop in and say hello to the killer bartenders.

Was almost 3 years ago si ce my last posted review. Dropped last minute with my road dog Johnny…read moreMedina. Vartwnder Matt at the helm tonight. He turned me on to a drink new to me ...a pistachio shot'....simple, sweet, beautiful...similar to a mudslide in taste and consistency but tajen in a shot glass. U2's " Still haven't found what I'm looking for". Great dive bar in an unassuming strip mall in Covina on Arrow Highway.Beautiful long actual wooden wood bar. Love it. Touchtunes jukebox. Come here when bartender Matt is on deck. Decent drink prices....oh wait....my favorite U2 song is on...." New Year's Day".....O'rale...Intiendrz Mendes!

Grabbed quick drinks on a Thursday night and it wasn't too busy at all. Cocktail prices were pretty…read morefair, not overpriced bar prices! I got to try the Dirty Thai Tea and my bf got his own beer. Trying the Dirty Thai Tea, it was extremely sweet. Too sweet to the point I was forcing myself to drink it, but my bf asked the bartender to make it less sweet, which tasted much better! They added oat milk to it. In the end, it just. tasted like a normal thai tea and not so much like an alcoholic drink anymore haha. I was totally fine with it anyways. Beers are solid as well. Plenty of seating area if you're not sitting at the bar. The bar is a bit tight. Luckily you can bring your drink around. Parking can be a bit difficult if the plaza is too busy, but not impossible.

Delicious bar inside a food hall and live TV to catch the games. They sell bar bites as well. Don't…read moreforget to check out their weekday promotions (Monday - Thursday from 2-5). Great place to hang out with friends.

First visit that wasn't to attend a special wine tasting event. Stopped in last night to try some…read morewines and food off their regular menus. Stephanie and Lydia, co-owners, were manning the front and kitchen areas of this intimate wine and tapas bar. They're both excellent hosts, very friendly, and love to discuss their love of food and wine. It's not a huge place, with intimate indoor and sidewalk seating areas. On street parking is limited, but there are two parking lots behind the building, off the alley to the east. One lot is covered and has a handicap spot; the other lot is open. WINE: The current wine menu (see my picture) has a good selection of Latin inspired wines from Latino winemakers in Mexico, South America (Chile and Argentina), and the US. The wine list changes and as they continue to grow, they'll be adding more selections and countries/regions. Wines are sold by the glass and bottle. If you ask, they'll pour you a taste before you order to see if you're going to like that wine or not. My "Open Bottle Red Tasting Flight" was just $15 for three generous pours of Pinot Noir, Carménère, and Malbec. Glasses range from $11 - $15...very reasonable. FOOD: They offer "Bites, Boards & Platos Fuertes", which are tapas style and shareable plates that pair with your wine selection. We shared a couple of orders of the Empanadas ($15 for 3), which were baked perfectly. We tried the Beef, Chorizo & Queso, and Queso & Membrillo (Spanish cheese with quince paste...great as dessert). We also tried the Brie con Miel ($14) and the Puerto Rican Picadillo ($16) served with rice. Everything has great flavors and is quite delicious! Overall, this is a vibrant, fun little wine bar with great service, food, and vino. We're glad that they're here in the neighborhood and I can't recommend them highly enough.

I had the opportunity to attend a wine tasting event in this newly opened lounge in Azusa. We…read moretasted three different wines from Valle de Guadalupe located in the municipality of Ensenada in Mexico. We had the sarape blanc, venus Rosa and Quetzalcoatl. The gracious hosts taught us the proper way of tasting wines. Delicious bites were paired with these wines. The lounge is quite small but there's beautiful inside seating as well as comfortable patio seating. A live band serenaded us while we were enjoying our meal and wines. Bands actually perform on select nights so call the place for inquiries. Wine tasting and paired bites are priced at a low price of only $25. Check their website to check upcoming events and booked asap because they tend to sell out fast. That's how popular this lounge and their wine tasting events are.

High Dive Fa sho. from San Diego love dive bars but this on reminds me of the good old days in TJ!)read more

If I would have given a review 7 years ago in 2016, I would have said 1 star. Because there was no…read morebeer on tap, it was a Corona from a refrigerator & my thoughts were that I could go across the street to Target to get beer from a refrigerator for cheaper. However, when this guy invited me inside on Wed. 9-6-23,, it was a different story. It was very welcoming & friendly. The cold beers (Corona, Dos Equis, Modelo) in bottles were delicious, especially on a hot day, & at a discounted price during happy hour. The bartender (the owner's wife) kindly made me some free popcorn. There was a jukebox playing Mexican music & it was entertaining to see someone singing along to some songs. I enjoyed my time there & was thankful that my friend had invited me. I really like him & liked it even more watching him play pool & hit the ball really hard at times. And I learned some more Spanish too. So my mind changed from 1 to 5 stars. Thanks for your generosity & thanks for treating him well!

Molly was a great server. She is very knowledgeable and has a welcoming spirit. She recommend some…read moregreat drinks and foods.

I had such a great experience at Ola Restobar in West Covina, and a huge part of that was our…read morebartender Cindy! From the moment we sat down, they were welcoming, attentive, and had such a positive vibe. You can tell they really know their craft -- the drinks were perfectly balanced, beautifully presented, and came out fast even when it was busy. They made great recommendations and checked in just the right amount without being overbearing. The energy behind the bar really set the tone for the whole night. If you're going to Ola, definitely sit at the bar -- you won't be disappointed!

We decided to do a "Bloody Mary Bar Crawl" last weekend, and this was our first and last stop of…read morethe day. Justice was bartending in the morning, and Alex was tending the bar at night. As usual, the service was very good. We started with two Clamato Bloody Mary's ($6.50/ea.) and an appetizer Sampler Platter ($17) with potato skins, chicken wings, and fries instead of onion rings. In the evening, we got two Tito's Clamato Bloody Mary's ($8.50/ea.). All drinks were well made, reasonably priced, and a little lighter than those made with a 100% tomato juice mix. Callahans has a pool table, plenty of TVs, occasional live music, and great staff and fun, friendly crowd. It isn't a fancy place, but food and drinks are good, and the atmosphere is usually lively. I recommend that you give it a try.

This dive bar is located away from houses since it's in an industrial zone which makes it easy to…read morefind street parking. There were some heavy metal bands playing so we came to show them some support. They offer beer on tap which is always a plus for me. The crowd was great and the vibe was fantastic.

I don't normally write reviews, but this venue absolutely deserves one…read more We recently celebrated my husband's surprise 50th birthday here, and the entire evening exceeded every expectation. After months of planning, I was naturally nervous, but Bill made the whole process so much easier. He was incredibly accommodating, patient with all of my questions, and always willing to work with me to make sure every detail came together. Most importantly, he was true to his word. Everything we discussed beforehand was delivered exactly as promised, which gave me so much peace of mind. The staff was just as amazing. They were friendly, attentive, and genuinely seemed to care that everyone was having a great time. They kept everything running smoothly behind the scenes so I could relax and enjoy such a special evening with my family and friends. The venue itself was beautiful, clean, and created the perfect atmosphere for our celebration. Our guests couldn't stop complimenting the space, the service, and how well everything was organized. Seeing the look on my husband's face when he walked into his surprise party is a memory I'll treasure forever, and this venue played a huge part in making that moment possible. Thank you, Bill, and your incredible team, for helping create a night our family will never forget. I would recommend this venue without hesitation and would gladly host another event here in the future.

The food is delicious, the drinks are great and reasonably priced, and the live music is what truly…read moreelevates the experience. They consistently put on fantastic shows, making it more than just a night out, it feels like a complete experience. If you want a romantic date night or a fun girls' night out, this spot is perfect for either. I've been for both occasions and had an amazing time each visit. I especially love the dark, intimate atmosphere and the energy of the crowd when the music gets going. Another bonus is its location in downtown Covina, surrounded by plenty of other bars within walking distance, making it easy to continue the night with a little bar hopping.