We were here on Tuesday afternoon and it was not busy at all. It was the tail end of happy hour so…read morewe got our food and drink orders in before that ended. The old fashioned was good as was their twist on the spritz. I loved the fried pickles (also from the happy hour menu). The server was great. She came by at the right times and was friendly and answered our questions about the menu. This is a great spot for happy hour and I'm glad to have discovered it.

I feel so lucky to leave in the neighborhood of The San Fernando. It is a great local place, with a…read morevery large patio, a menu with small bites/plates and great cocktails. The team is also professional, kind and friendly. They have some special nights with DJs, or currently showing the world cup on big screens. The atmosphere is relaxed and chill. Thanks to the outdoor patio, I am also able to go there with kids in tow. They also are ok with dogs. You cannot find many places like that in LA. I just love the San Fernando and I never lose a chance to bring people there. Just go and check it out.

Great fried portabella mushrooms. We sat and ate at the bar, service was great. Conversation…read morestarting "art" all around, be sure to check it out.

Was visiting the area with family and we stopped in for lunch as it was walking distance to our…read morehotel. Service was good and the menu was decent. I came back the following evening for a cocktail and a cockroach ran across my foot. Finished my drink, paid and left. Clean that up and it would be a 3-4 rating.

Wow our first time trying out one of the VIP rooms with the private space! Definitely worth it! It…read morecan accommodate a lot of people, there are several billiard tables to play at and relax, and the bartenders in the back are working hard and quick to give you and your friends the drinks! Tried out and became a huge fan of the green tea shots. Totally unexpected in terms of flavor and taste from how one would think it would be like from the name. I enjoyed using the billiard tables and playing darts. The bathrooms were also private, just very dark in the hallway to walk through, but the light switches work. You can follow the timeslots of the booking options online but there is an option to choose a custom time for more money. I like the chalkboard feature where you can name your party/hangout event and pretty much customize the sign to your liking. Would definitely like to do this again in the future. You can choose either the upstairs one (more people included) or the downstairs one. Parking can be paid if you park in the meters but there is some street parking you can be lucky with to park at for free.

Mr Furley's Bar is one of the popular dive bar in downtown Glendale. This bar is extremely spacious…read morewith multiple red pool tables, tv and a full bar with wooden counter top. Similarly, they have photo booth and clean restroom. Their alcoholic drinks from beers to cocktails are extensive with unique nicknames as well as their food. Bartender is friendly and competent. We came here to grab a drink after work and watch the NBA and Dodgers games. Plenty of parking garage in the area. Overall, I had a good time at Mr. Furley. I highly recommend.

We love eating at J. Sparr. The old vibe rings clear and true starting with the exotic cocktails…read moreback from the day when Tiki was cast as a romantic land of island breezes, grass thatched roofs, and whispering waves. A step back in time would be complete if they'd only play some big band and crooner tunes. But it's the food and drink we focus on. A solid tavern menu from lunch, through happy hour and on to dinner. Reservations may be helpful on a weekend night. The 1956 Mai Tai sure beats the ones you get on a flight from LAX to Kona. Strong drink makes for good stories. Parking is along the street - good luck finding a spot nearby.

Kitchen consistently serves up GREAT food…read more This is truly a gem in the area, with TOP level cocktails. Not too large but a respectable number of taps, and a nice selection of beers. Service is the best in the area. Friendly, respectful, quick... can't say enough great things about the staff. It feels like you're on the Cheers set, if Cheers served great food. Dimly lit, and decorated like an old time tavern - wonderful experience everytime.

This place has always been a cool spot, had came here for years but recently popped in and Kevin…read morewas so hospitable. Appreciate how you guys operate. Thank you

I really don't want to bump my rating down, but I have to: I had been pretty regular at the…read moreGlendale Tap for a while, but I made my first visit in around six months yesterday. Why such a long hiatus? The tap list over the last months just hasn't had anything I've wanted to drink. It's been a lot of repeats of things I've had over and over or beers that just aren't appealing -- or, in many cases, both. The Glendale Tap used to have a fairly good turnover of new brews, but lately, it seems to be in a rut. Imports are pretty much never to be seen -- like everywhere else, sadly. Even out-of-state beers are rare. And on my most recent visit, at least half of the tap list was tapped out. IPAs and sours take up so much of the list -- stouts in the cooler months -- while styles like bitters, milds, (non-India) pale ales, brown ales, bocks, amber lagers, smoked beers, etc., get little to no space on the tap list. I still love the atmosphere of the Glendale Tap, and the bartenders there are the best. Prices are fair, and there's always something at least decent to drink. But I miss those fulsome tap lists with a variety of beer styles from far and wide. More and more, the Glendale Tap is becoming too much like every other beer bar. I know L.A. beer drinkers are extremely parochial with very limited tastes (basically IPA, IPA, IPA, and IPA, with some super sours thrown in), but I would hope the Glendale Tap could return to just a smidgen of its former excellence. Until then, I probably will be visiting biannually instead of bimonthly.

Highly recommend! Classic Glendale establishment!…read more The Famous has been under new ownership, a lovely woman, who has great new ideas for the bar. Lots of themed nights and engaging activities to really bring the community together. I love the creative and fun cocktails. Lots of asian themes but also traditional tiki drinks. Unfortunately parking may be a bit tough (you'll need to walk) - either street parking (paid in front), free street parking in the residential, or parking at the mall

(Drank 03/28/26 SA @ 6:00pm): How famous was this bar in Glendale?…read more After a late-afternoon film at the nearby AMC The Americana At Brand 18, my friend and I walked around a bit and eventually found ourselves at The Famous Bar. With the seemingly ever-changing landscape along Brand Blvd. in downtown Glendale, this establishment has been around since 2012 (which I believe was the first and only time I came here). Primarily known for its inventive craft cocktails and a killer whiskey selection, it was a nice place to sneak away into before or after your main event... or, maybe this could be the place to spend an entire evening. Would this bar famously make an impression on me to remember to return in the future!? PURCHASE(S) Fremont Brewing Dark Star Double Oatmeal Imperial Stout Beer 8.00% ABV 16floz Draft ($6.00 HH; Reg. $9.00): Dark brown color, coffee oatmeal roasty aroma, medium body, chocolate coffee oatmeal roasty toasty flavor, mouthfeel smooth finish, and coffee oatmeal roasty toasty aftertaste. This was a really tasty brew and my favorite of the two! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=ad_C9YTJYF9lVr2FOEQLkg 12" Margherita Pizza ($20.00 HH; Reg. $26.00): A simple pizza with a somewhat thin crust that was kind of cardboardy, the flavor was rather pedestrian with chewy mozzarella although the basil was fragrant and fresh. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=kdkvUttCLmMOAGQ1nyp5tg Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Danish Red Amber Lager Beer 5.50% ABV 16floz Draft ($5.00 HH; Reg. $8.00): Dark amber red color, malty allspice aroma, low body, malty sweet flavor, clean smooth finish, and malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=QQjsTWce5Lstcxj5PowrYw Steak Fries ($7.00 HH; Reg. $9.00): This was an impulse buy as something to pair with my second beer. A decent portion-sized snack, each spud stick was hot, steaming, and thick and came with a side of ketchup. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=GVoy0nzxFUL6rHWaxNdG7Q SERVICE We were warmly greeted by a sole young woman behind the bar who handed us a menu and directed us to sit anywhere. After a few minutes of reviewing the menu, we each placed our order at the bar, our drinks were delivered quickly while the food took mere minutes to arrive at the table. We had to approach the bar each time we ordered something, but any empty glasses and plates were collected at the table. Once we closed out our tabs, we were thanked for coming as we headed out into the night. Everything was chill and easy - thank you! PARKING (Varied; FREE this instance): I parked in the nearby original Glendale Galleria parking structure and simply walked over first to The Americana then to this place. Otherwise, there was limited parking along the main drag of Brand Blvd. and other surrounding side streets, the nearby Glendale Galleria II parking structure, The Americana parking structure that offered validation, numerous public transportation options, and rideshares - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A dark cavernous speakeasy-like place with open space, various tables and couches strewn about, and a large long somewhat decorative bar with an impressive whiskey selection displayed behind it. I appreciated the exposed brick walls which gave it that old-time feel with a few framed pictures hung on them. Minimal natural lighting came through the front doors and windows while minimal electric ceiling lights filled in rest. There was at least one projection TV where we watched the Dodgers game while music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=SomLKsk1KVcemeOCHGOZfg ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL It was nice to slip into The Famous Bar for the first time in over a decade, and if I found myself spending time in downtown Glendale again, I'd consider another visit. Sadly, I try to avoid the highly congested area as much as possible. I loved the fact that they had a daily happy hour (4pm-7pm) and late-night SU-TH happy hours (10:30pm-close), so there was always a deal to be found. The drinks were the main reason you came, while the food was just an add-on. The prices were elevated, but you had a good menu selection of libations (nice local craft beer list) to choose from. The customer service was easy, friendly, and straightforward. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $42.00 BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

My favourite place! Amazing food!…read more30 kind of craft beer! Absolutely delicious pizza and my favourite Brussels sprouts!

My mom loves coming here when we're choosing a place to hangout, and I can kinda see why. The food…read moreis great, the fries are to die for, and they also have a pretty solid beer selection.. That being said, the service is always kind of hit or miss depending on the day. I've also tried a lot of their beers that they offer, and I still find myself searching for something just a tiny bit lighter than their current selection. I haven't really found one here yet that fully hits the spot for me. Overall though, the food keeps us coming back. Plus they have a lovely outside area that you can hangout at.. and who doesn't love that?

A hidden gem! Beautiful setup with many exquisite details. Most friendly and efficient service…read more Amazing food with bread flown from Italy! Delicious wines meticulously poured. Very good prices for the quality of food and service. Highly recommended!

Edward & Rachel really know how to throw a great party, on top of running an already fantastic…read moregastropub and restaurant. The wine and champagne selection is excellent, with plenty of great options to choose from. The location is a big part of the charm too, with both indoor and outdoor spaces that make it perfect for hosting special events.