Pros: I have lived in Glendale all my life and I have never once stepped into this bar. By chance me and a friend decided to this past weekend and I was amazed at what I saw. Friendly people, good looking girls and a singing bartender. The drinks that we had were just a few beers, but I will be back for the mixed drink specials soon Cons: Small, if you have a big crowd you will not find room to sit together. read more

I won't judge this as a "Glendale bar" because I haven't been to many bars in Glendale. I'll judge it relative to all the other bars I've been to in my life. If I do that then I gotta rank this up way at the top. If you're a Valley regular it'll remind you a little of The Barrel. For the Westsiders it's similar to Mom's and Backstage without the large dance area. The bar is LOADED with all sorts of booze and there's ample bowls of bar snacks spread out with free hot dogs on certain nights. There's a couple of TVs for games and a couple of touch screen video game systems is you're a loner. However, the bartenders are all friendly and are more than happy to keep you company. The seating is pretty good for small or big groups but the bar is on the smaller side so don't try to host a class reunion here. I'm there mostly on Mondays after bowling and that's either live band or karaoke night. The karaoke is casual and fun and the bands are usually pretty entertaining. I saw Gemeni here for the first time and they're a great sister act. No food is served, other than those hot dogs and snacks, so plan to eat before or after you come. There's a tiny parking lot next door that might be a little awkward to navigate so find some street parking or be sneaky and park in the court parking lot across the street. If you ever see me there in my bowling shirt mention this review and I'll buy you a shot of pomegranate tequila! read more

Now I'm a fan of dive bars, never been one for the scenester places where the yuppies tend to congregate. And finding Daves just so happened to be of random occurence than of actually looking for it. I got done with homework early at GCC, took the #3 Beeline down to Glendale and Broadway, and was patiently waiting on the southwester corner of the intersection, and i looked behind me...and there was Dave's Bar. I said fuck it and went in to see what kind of beers they had. This was on a Monday, and it just so happened to be about 4:30pm and their happy hour is 4-7pm Mon-Friday(with Kareoke on fridays too!) so i took a place at the bar, and a bartender named Ray came up and asked me what i would like..he was quick on this question so i just blurted out "Newcastle"...a chilled pint glass and a frosty Nukey was in front of me in no time. As i was pouring it he told me there was Pizza if i wanted some by the dart board. That's right...PIZZA! oh...and it was for free. so i said "thanks!" and went and got a slice, some cookies were there too, and just sat enjoying my beer and watching the crowd of mostly older gentleman. Finishing my newcastle in timely fashion, i ordered a guinness, was watching two older guys play pool and talk shit to eachother, i even helped them call shots! it was a fun time, and before i knew it 3 hours had passed. Good prices, on beer, i payed $4 per import beer(make sure to tip!), i'm assuming domestics would be about 3-3.50 a bottle. Check out the happy hour you'll have a good time just relaxing. Daves Bar=a good time. read more

Great. Local. Dive Bar. We had just eaten at Mixto Comida Latina and my daughter's friend and husband suggested that we meet them at Dave's On Broadway, because the "Tourists" don't go there. Good suggestion! A small, yet decent choice of beers on tap. Not God Awful Expensive - Thank You! The young lady who was working the bar was very nice and very attentive. Dave's On Broadway reminded me of the one local bar that I used to go to, in my hometown, all those years ago. I felt totally, and completely at home at Dave's On Broadway. It ain't fancy, and it's a bit funky, but ain't that what you want from the "Local Bar" ? It fills the void, quite well. The night that we were there, a young lady sang the pants off of everyone else, for Karaoke. Oh Yeah! There's this guy who frequents Dave's On Broadway who sings Karaoke, and he couldn't hit a correct note if his life depended on it! Too Funny! Great Entertainment! Thank You Dave's On Broadway! read more

The liquor is right and the bartenders are nice :-) There's a pool table and I unfortunately came here on an uncool night, but the tenders are great company. Try it, because I know I will. read more

No bouncer, cheap drinks, bartender singing from behind the bar, chill and supportive patrons, an extensive song book, a fun KDJ (karaoke DJ)and a surprisingly clean ladies room make Dave's On Broadway a new karaoke favorite of mine! Just woke up from a kick-ass night of Friday night karaoke at Dave's with a big smile on my face. A true dive bar with much older male patrons who either are there to keep to themselves to have a drink, or belt out a wonderfully romantic tunes (unlike the trendy transformed watering holes that call themselves dives in my area of LA), my friend C. celebrated her 28th Birthday there and it was awesome! The people were really great - the KDJ gave C. a free B.J. shot and the patrons (a mix of older and a small smattering of younger people) let her go crazy and didn't give her shit for it. And the other singers - a beautiful woman with her crew belted out a lovely rendition of White Rabbit while the older gentlemen sang romantic songs. Don't expect to sing too many times there as the KDJ wants to make sure everyone's had at least one chance to sing. Dave's isn't that big so don't try to roll with a huge crowd, but for a dive bar with a chill neighborhood feel, check it out. Oh and they've got a pool table too! read more

Granted, I was bar hoping with my friends and was already significantly inebriated by the time I got to this bar. Location: Right off of Glendale Blvd and Broadway, it was in walking distance from my apartment. It was a convenient place for us to end the night and it great for a quick drink. Service: The bartender was probably a nice guy, but unfortunately he virtually ignored us even though there weren't many people in the bar at the time. One of the regulars though was great help in answering my questions of when they have live bands, karaoke, etc. This is probably what made the biggest hit to the score because I'm a real big fan of service. From what the regulars said though, the rest of the staff are great. Price: The drinks are affordable and delicious. There wasn't much that I can say though. Typical bar scene and prices. My recommendation is to get a beer and play a round of pool. I'll have to go back and try it out again though. read more

Total (super tiny!) dive bar. It was an "interesting" place for our group (of 8) to meet up for drinks/catching-up. The regulars here seem to know each other pretty well (cue in 'Cheers' theme song) and if you want a mature crowd (mature being over 40?), this is the place to go. That's not meant as an insult in anyway, I'm just saying. Ahem. Drinks seem to be less than most bars which is good. (It was also nice to get carded ha) It wasn't a karaoke night so I can't comment on that but background music-wise... it was pretty mellow. I mean, a Frank Sinatra classic came on after 'Girl from Impanema', so if you're looking to dance or sing along to more 'modern' music, head across the street to Jewel City Bowl which is where we ended up after a few drinks and obnoxious laughing at Dave's. Other notes? Free street parking! Kind of a "quiet" area since most everyone is/was probably at/near the Americana. :) read more

Quiet place, good place to hang with friends and get some cold ones. Cons: Parking is tight read more

stopped in here for happy hour the other day. my wife thought it was a Tiki bar....but its not! haha! it was kinda divey, with a pool table and free (i think they were free) hot dogs. happy hour prices were good- a couple of different beers for $1 and stiff drinks for $5. we sat at the bar and caught a little buzz. i'm sure we'll stop by again at some point. read more

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This place is the dive of dive bars, but it's kinda awesome in it's own way. There's always interesting characters in this place and many patrons will strike up friendly conversation with you if you're out back having a cigarette. There are some older patrons who seem like they have been coming to this same watering hole for years and they're not too keen on the younger crowd disrupting their routine. But oh well. The bartenders there are hit and miss. However, most of the female bartenders are absolutely wonderful. One in particular, Mustang Sally, has always been super nice and talkative. Probably the sweetest bar tender I've ever encountered. I've had a few issues on various occasions. Once they did last call over an hour before closing with maybe 25 people inside. Stuff like that confuses me. I can't tell if they've been around so long that they just don't care or if that's some sort of slight to me because they didn't want us drinking there. It took a while for the patrons and bartenders to warm up to us. I've never really figured out why we seem to get the cold shoulder sometimes. I've seen younger kids, who look like regulars, getting shit faced and being loud and no one seems to mind that. I've barely made my presence known and the bartender acts like I'm the dick? Makes no sense. Anyway, it's a relatively small place with a pool table and karaoke / live bands. I gotta say though, their karaoke books are pretty extensive and that's pretty rad. There is a live band kareoke that plays sometimes and those are the best nights because everyone seems to have a great time. read more

I have to say that I'm really digging on this bar. Wanting to escape the grind a friend and I went by and the bartender who goes by "LJ" was extremely friendly and personable. She made me feel like instant family. Drinks are reasonably priced and served with a smile. Thank you for your down to earth approach. Will definitely be coming back!! Cheers!! read more

It's a Sat nite what to do where do i go? Dont go to Dave's On Broadway! Unless your looking for a place to hangout with the same qualities like a visit to Urgent Care! First time ever that a beer at home watching QVC n shredding mail would top a visit at D.O.B. read more

what can I say about Dave's that hasn't been said already..hmm Once you dive in and get personal with the locals and bartender you're set! I love me a good dive bar. The darker and smaller the better. To me these places just have more charm and history. Dave's has that and more. On the nights when I'm aloud out of the house, Dave's is there to save me. =) Good drinks, cheep prices and really nice old men. read more

Friendly neighborhood bar, cozy and very welcoming, like drinking with old friends, not fancy but a great place to hang out.

My friends threw a going away party for me at Dave's and it was KICK ASS! Everyone at the bar went out of their way for me, from ordering a special cake to having balloons! It was awesome. We had an amazing time, the drinks were perfect (have Regina make you her special chocolate cake shot with espresso!) The jukebox is digital, so you can hear just about any song you want. My friends put together a special cover band and it sounded great in that little place! Bathrooms are clean too! Smoke in the back and take your drink outside to the covered patio! Honestly, why go anywhere else? read more

Dave's on Broadway is one of those dark, seedy looking bars with great deals. So if you're a hipster in Glendale looking for a place to enjoy your Pabst, this is it. $3-4 well drinks during happy hour is SWEET (because they pour like they mean it). They have a pool table and self-serve hot dogs too (at least when we went). read more

Fun times! An eclectic crowd and (yes) a pool table. . ..cold drinks served right...juke box tight....great little hole in the wall...the only disadvantage is the lack of parking...but this was our first time here...we may have missed alternative parking....however, we found a spot a block away...well worth the walk...3.00 Budweiser, free hot dog and chips during Happy Hour. We will be back! read more

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If you need to escape from LA, come on down to Dave's. The patrons like to kick it old school; like grandma shouldn't be out this late and wearing a low cut shirt. And it's kinda bright for a dive, but hey if you need to play pool, you got the audience cause it's kinda cramped. And if you need to partake in karaoke, there's that too. I was quite surprised that the bartender likes to sing...even more surprised when he requested Kid Rock--and he nailed it. This place has some stiff drinks. And I have a feeling they'll be around for a long time, maybe even survive an Apocalypse. But I just don't see myself going too often. Maybe this hangout is for you? Like a toothless sailor, it ain't pretty but it has a lot of personality. read more

I love dive bars. Occassionally, I'll slip into a little dive bar to get away from the rest of the world. Finally had the chance to check out Dave's on Broadway and yes the drinks are cheap and stiff. Great bartender(s) and fun patrons, oh on Tuesdays, free pizza (cheap, stiff drinks plus free food equals a fat tip for the bartender in my book). Apparently it is the oldest bar in Glendale and there's a cool b/w picture behind the bar to prove it. I'll be back to Dave's. read more

I walked in not knowing what to expect, thinking just a simple neighborhood bar. I knew nothing about it and had not read any reviews. I just wanted a drink or two .....or three.....or..., well ...continuing, it is a dive bar, no doubt about it....but everyone was friendly, including the tarbender .lol, it was karaoke night, after a drink or two, I tried the karaoke, I've never done that before, it was great! The booze was good with good prices..... I had a great time and strongly recommend it. I found out by reading reviews they have a hot dog night, just not my night, darn hot dogs are my favorite food group, so I will go back, on hot dog night. PS the parking is virtually nonexistent. So I parked a couple blocks away and took the bus which stops at their front door, talk about "movie parking"...lol it was an absolutely fun experience. read more

I use to visit this bar on 1979 and 80, all people with tie and bow, classy ladies all with skirt and nylons. I know time has changed but still lot of classy people. Mostly celebrate groupie birth days. I moved out of la and mow very happy visiting Glendale and of course will go dave, see all those old friends and people. Bartenders are GREAT!!!! read more

GREAT PLACE! Hands down one of the coolest neighborhood bars I've ever been too. Everyone is so warm and friendly. I was shocked when people came up and introduced themselves! The drinks are great and the bartender Regina is super nice. The place is far from fancy - more like a dive, but that's ok. The mean age of the crowd is in their fifties (and I'm 25), but they are the nicest people you'll ever meet. Everybody is there to enjoy the company and have a good time. I was told that Monday night jazz is the time to go. We went on a Sunday night and it was really mellow - which I like. read more

I've been to Dave's recently - and it's changed enough that I can actually enjoy myself there now. Years ago I would stop by for a drink while waiting for a bus back to Pasadena, and had to endure the cold-shoulder and abrasiveness of the older male bartenders who work(ed) there. The carpet wreaked of sour and certain regulars would tie up the bartenders for 10-20 minutes while new arrivals waited for service. The place is a dive - which I typically like - and has some redeeming qualities that I find make this place worth visiting and give it a try: -better bartendresses -good music venues -a thoughtful karaoke host -some reasonable pours at times. If they can maintain this environment without having to resort to rude/dismissive service, it rates 4-Stars. At this time I give it just an A-OK with 3-Stars. And that's because Meh, I've experienced better and Laura Jean (and whatshername) spices up the place and adds an additional Star. I'm not trying to be overly critical - just reflecting on the service one gets there if not a regular and presented with the wrong bartender/crowd. I'll visit again whenever I'm passing through Glendale. There is a pool table, dart board, and some cool folk to entertain you there and well worth a re-visit. ... read more

Great Karaoke vibe, pool table . This is a fun chill place to have hang out and listen to some great Karaoke singers.The kj Megan is really cool! A must visit if you want to chill with your friends and very reasonable priced drinks and overall great atmosphere. read more

Dammmmmmm okay this place is great. Kind of small. But so so friendly. Good selections.

Came here to kill some time before flying out at LAX. Great bar, great bartender very friendly and made great drinks. I was considering canceling my flight because I was having such a good time. I would highly recommend this bar if you want a cozy place to go have a drink. In the immortal words of the Terminator....I'll be back. read more

Worst bartender I've ever experienced in my entire life. Slammed her hands on the bar when we decided to change venues and told us to leave. Excuse me but you are working a customer service job, if you can't be kind to your patrons then you should find another job. What a horrific experience! Do not go here! Take your business elsewhere! read more

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Great staff and good drinks at this divey/homey place. It isn't some intimidating bar where you have to fight to get served, and the service is always on point. Great selection and you can get high end tequila shots (Don Julio!) for under $10 - where else can you get that in LA? Great place to chill and take the edge off of your day. I have been here a half-dozen times and it will be in my rotation for a long time because the bar doesn't pretend to be anything that it isn't - it's just a solid bar. That review from Ashley is total BS: we saw it happen! That women orders WATER and never pays and then wants to sing karaoke all night! Ha ha she got what she deserved! That's my favorite bartender, too - she's hot, super-nice, and knows her stuff. The bartenders provide snacks and they even have free hot dogs! If you are looking for a loud, glammed-up tourist trap go to CityWalk. If you want to have good, strong drinks with down to earth people made by fun and friendly bartenders - go to Daves! read more

First time coming here last night and I loved it! Been looking up bars so I can find which one will be my go too and this bar is it! Came here alone and everyone made me feel welcome. The bartender Amy was amazing and so friendly. Told her it was my first time here and she gave me the run down on the bar and told me first drink is on the house! people started coming up to me and introducing themselves and letting me know who's who and how this bar is. In this bar everyone is like family... everyone knows everyone here. Loved the fact how everyone made me feel welcome and comfortable. Defiantly will be coming back here!... only little down side is the parking area, really small! read more

So as my first Yelp review, (drum roll please) I've decided to give it up (my Yelp virginity, that is), to Dave's since I recently went to the place and had a great time. Ok so, first I think I need to give you guys some background. I've lived in Burbank pretty much all of my life and would never think of stepping into a bar in Glendale. Usually, when I go to bars, I tend to venture outside of the Burbank/Glendale area. I like to check out bars in silverlake, hollywood, west hollywood, north hollywood, oc, etc., (you name it, I've prob been there) but hell no, not Glendale. Why, well simply because, from my experience bars in Glendale blow....big time. So you are probably wondering what made me step inside of Dave's, a bar that looks like a quite, little dump from the outside? Well, I was hanging out at my friend's house on Saturday night, who lives like 2 blocks away from the place. We were in the mood to get a few drinks in us but didn't want to drive anywhere, so we decided to jump on Yelp and check the place out to see what some of the fellow yelpers had said about it. Well, to my surprise, the place got some pretty good reviews, but here's what really did it for me: I read that they have karaoke and $4 DOLLAR MIXED DRINKS. YEAH YOU HEARD ME RIGHT. 4 FREAKEN DOLLARS. Amazing. However, not all of the reviews were peachy. One review said that the place had "old men," which concerned me a little bit, since my friend and I didn't really feel like hanging out with a bunch of men who could be potentionally pervy and/or grouchy. Fuck it though! We decide to head over to this place, walk in and find out that the place is about the size of my bathroom. We sat at the bar and ordered a round of drinks. Well, one round turned into two, two turned into three and so forth. We even sang a few songs of Karaoke and ran into a few Yelpers at the place! So now, ladies and gentlemen, I can officially say that I am a fan of a bar in Glendale, CA. They've got cheap booze, a pool table, karaoke and there was no old pervy, gouchy men. Not to mention that the bartender is a sweetheart and hooked me and my friend up with a buttery nipple. (Um, as in the shot). Yeah thanks. So, that's it ya'll. I'll definitely be going back soon to hit up that Karaoke machine and you should too! read more

Tired of paying reasonable prices and being treated with respect? Try Dave's On Broadway​, where you can pay too much for watered down drinks and be condescendingly threatened! read more

RIGHT when you walk in, it smells like a public restroom. And when you go inside the actual restroom, it smells WAY better than the outside. The bar area is small and the drinks are kind of overpriced (at least in my opinion). The room itself is pretty small too and there were a lot of people so maybe it was the body heat making the room smell a little funky. The music playing was like rock and country --which is not my taste. I feel like because of that, i wasn't able to enjoy my time there. I probably won't come back to this place at least the bartenders who served me were very kind. read more

Dave's is one of those places you expect to find anywhere that isn't LA. Located just outside of "downtown Glendale", with a bus stop right outside i can imagine leads to a very diverse group of walk in's. I had my first and last encounter with Dave's a few years ago when we decided to take a walking tour of the "nightlife" close to where I then called home. Dave's was the first stop as it was the closest. Walking in you could almost hear the sound effect of the needle scratching on the record and the mood of the joint went cold. They suffered us through a round...but the message that we were not of the proper yolk was clear enough. Not that I begrude Dave's this, it knows what it is and doesn't try to be anything else. This is the kind of place that everyone that frequents is a regular. There was a really old guy down at the end of the bar who was sipping his beer out of those little cups the old guys are so fond of drinking out of walking back and forth from the bathroom. I imagine he had a growing problem (prostate), not a going problem. He'd essentially hobble to the bathroom, hobble back, take a sip of beer, then have to hobble back to the bathroom again. Stop by Dave's to take a time tour into your not so distant future. I imagine I might settle into a joint like this sometime after my teeth fall out. Dave's, I'll see ya again in about 50 years. read more

If I could give 0 stars I would for the simple fact like getting served by a bartender the doesn't wanna be there sucks at least fake it I've been there on many occasions so I'm sure it wasn't a bad day on his part lol and that's their general manager lol boo shame on you you should find something else to do read more

Love this place! We don't go as often as we'd like, but always have a blast when we do. It's certainly on the divey side (perfect for us), but they offer affordable drinks (a rare find in L.A.) in a fun, intimate setting. They also have Karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays if you feel like unleashing your inner American Idol. read more

I liked this place until i walked out as a DD paying $16 for coke and it wasn't eve n white. The bartender looks just like Robert Goulet, and his voice is 100% worse. The karaoke is great though. Meg knows what she's doing with the sound system. The bartender is a total waste of space tho. read more

daves is very inconspicuous. its a seedy looking grey building sitting behind a little bus stop. i havent figured out if i can park my car in the lot next to em. and the door feels cheap and used. but all these things just scream dive bar and youre not even inside yet! its small. i dont know how a pool table even fit in there, let alone a guy with a karaoke system. but i was able to have 8 of my friends mingle amongst the other cheap n drunk whithered skanks, wanna-be-hipsters, and old dudes. the bartender was moderately unfriendly, but he makes a damn stiff drink. i was stupidly giggling in my cup of liquor that i unknowingly ordered by the end of our rendezvous. so i decided he was the best bartender ever - no bullshit, just order a drink. definitely a good place to watch the game and get a drink. everyone at the bar is conversational. theres always some drunk guy that will play pool with you (it costs a whole dollar). and the most important part: your tab will be under $15 to get totally blasted, as long as you keep it simple. and i walked out of there simply blasted. read more

now that i am avoiding all of hollywood and the punk assed cops that lay in wait for unsuspecting idiots that drool thru those neon shit stained streets, i have made the move to the east side. and "daves on broadway" is the best action in that hood. the oldest bar in glendale, daves is a hang out for the working man, the musician, the non kar-dashian glendale local and me!! i have grown to love this place. good drinks, bartenders and vibe. lets all boycott hollywood and groove in to the glendale scene!!! and lets do it at daves!!!!! selah.....d.d.d. read more

This place is a dive bar with karaoke which I would usually really enjoy...however this place can suck it because the rude bartender charged my credit card twice and even after I pointed it out to him and he "fixed" it, it STILL showed up on my credit card! read more