A long time ago I walked into this place and couldn't believe how nice it was. I always said that I…read morewould bring my significant other to enjoy it with me and the day just happened to be my birthday. We sat at the bar where they had one of those old fashion Italian beverage fountains running. I decided that I was going to off course and ordered a Manhattan which i instantly regretted. Didnt taste as a great as the first one I tried in my life, but i dont blame anyone for its taste. Dont get me wrong, it was a beautifully put together drink, but it was a struggle to finish. A special thanks to the guys for the birthday drink. I really appreciated it. My wife had a Paloma which was very nicely made and looked good just sitting there. Its a very pretty place and during the late nights, it takes on a club feel. During the day they were playing old school European jams and i really enjoyed the overall ambiance. I suggest you give this place a try one day or night. Great date spot.

Arroyo Club? More like Arroyo Flub. Bartenders are nice but the doorman is an absolute prick. Get…read morehim out of here! He didn't let me back in because I was "being weird". Please elaborate my brother. Anyways, will never go back. NEXT!

Wonderful place to grab a drink wit friends. Intimate with great lighting. Wonderful cocktail…read moremenu, would totally come again.

Arrived at 7:30 on a Saturday night, plenty of seating available. If you aren't at the bar, there…read moreare small low tables with short little upholstered stools to balance on. Note for ladies, not flattering to be wearing a mini. The vibe is nice, but it was a bit too dark to be able to ready the drink menu. Expect to pay $17 a drink. The music was a tad too loud to have an intimate conversation. In a party of 5 couldn't hear the person across the tiny table, which after a hour I had a headache and left.

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

I don't think I've read a review where a dive bar is only reviewed for the photo booth! HAHA so…read moreI'll be the first to say that was my only reason for stopping by, I'm on a Photo Booth hunt and found out this place had one. Loveeee that I was able to locate it quick - I got to explore the place a bit and it's definitely a place I'd come back to with friends as well. Seems like it's a place that locals love!

It's Pliny the Younger season and Verdugo Bar came through again! Year after year the team here…read morealways has everything organized and gets through the line quickly and with a smile. Lines were long and the staff moved quickly to get through everyone even with special requests for cocktails. They tapped their first keg of Younger 45 minutes in and didn't skip a beat on moving the line with the next keg. Thank you again Verdugo Bar for an awesome release! Cheers to another year of Pliny the Younger!

A friend and I stopped in at Good Housekeeping on a Wednesday night. We were going to a late night…read moreshow at the Lodge Room, and chose the place because it was only a 3 minute walk from the venue. I was in my happy place because of the bartender (shout out to West!), the music, the drinks, and the food. The dj was playing soul/funk/70s R&B. Our cocktails were smooth and the food hit the spot!

Good house keeping bar. Nice view. Bar tender terrible…read more I asked him what type of vodka can he create as the menu did not have but 2 options. His response was this is a bar and we have liquor. Didn't suggest. Usually the bar tender suggest item but he has rude They had a photo booth that was neat but their service was horrible

Definitely speakeasy vibes. You will need to message ahead of time for the password. There will be…read morea bouncer outside that'll ask for it. Inside is a surprisingly large space. So much seating! I've never seen the venue overcrowded. Large menu so many drinks to try! Great spot whenever I have guests visiting

"The Speakeasy" is located in Old Pasadena. There is a large multi-story parking garage right…read morearound the corner. The place has some intrigue as you need to know a password to gain entry. I was pleasantly surprised when I sent an email to the address on the website and received a reply with the password in a little over thirty minutes. After parking, we didn't have any problems finding the entrance even though it is not marked. Look for the big wood double doors and doorman standing in front. After giving him the password, he opened the doors and we walked in. We were surprised in several ways. The place is way bigger than I would expect for a place named "The Speakeasy". And at 6:30pm on a Sunday, we were the only guests inside. Only one other couple came in during the 30 minutes we were there. I would assume they are a lot busier on Friday and Saturday night. It is dimly lit, and very red inside. The bar is large with many bottles of liquor on display and many seats. The rest of the space is one large area that must have at least 20 tables, and the ceiling is high. It gives off more of a nightclub vibe than a speakeasy vibe. I tried the Naked & Famous cocktail which has two of my favorite spirits (Vida mezcal, aperol, yellow Chartreuse, lime, $18). It was nicely balanced with a good mix of smoke and herbal flavor. She had the Pablo's Poison (Altos reposado tequila, strawberry, lime, jalapeno, elderflower, $17). The jalapeno flavor really stood out with strawberry and elderflower in the background. They have a good cocktail menu with almost twenty cocktails, as well as a food menu with ten items. Walk up to the bar to order your drinks. Jeremy, the manager, and the female bartender whose name who I didn't get were nice. We aren't in Pasadena very often, and while they have a good cocktail menu, I don't know if we would return. We were expecting more.

We came in for happy hour and they have good deals on food and drinks. We got a couple of cocktails…read moreand the chicken strips, as well as the guac. Everything was delicious. We ordered at the bar. It wasn't that crowded but there are definitely better tables than others. Since it was the late afternoon, the sun was streaming in and could be disadvantageous depending on the table position. That's not the bar's fault. It's nice and dark otherwise inside, and the interior is a cool vibe. I look forward to coming back for happy hour again.

The online menu gave me a misread: I was hoping for a nice craft cocktails place. Instead, The High…read moreLow is somewhere between dive bar and Applebee's. I order an East Side and some of its fresh ingredients (cucumber, lime, mint) tasted way funky and off. My friend graciously switched drinks with me. I next ordered a Black Manhattan and the bartender started making it with a wrong ingredient (Amaro Nonino). I mentioned this to him and pointed out the correct bottle of Averna Amaro which was in plain sight. Instead of just taking the note graciously, the bartender had a real attitude about it. If you want to hang out in a loud bar with twenty-somethings and you don't care how your drinks are made, this place is probably fine. It wasn't what I was looking for.

Me and my gal pal enjoyed the feta whip after a long day of shopping. And oh boy. It was so so so…read moregood. On top of that I had a lamb burger which was absolutely fantastic. This is SO the ideal place to take a date. And the staff are so friendly to everyone!!!

Came here for happy hour and its one of the best meals I had in LA. We ordered oysters, harissa…read morewings, beef and salmon skewers, sticky sweet potato, and garlic feta fries, everything was a hit! The oysters taste fresh! The harissa wings were flavorful and crispy! I highly recommend the garlic feta fries, the texture is perfect and crispy! The interior was stunning, the decor and ambiance made give you such a warm and cozy feeling! Can't wait to come back!