Super cool bar. We were driving into town at night and randomly stumbled upon this place and stopped in to have a drink. The funny statues at the front give the place a unique atmosphere, and the architecture/interior of the building has a classic Cheers-like feeling to it. It's spacious and roomy on the inside with nice furnishings and it has a beautiful wooden bar area if you appreciate those things. There's also a patio with tables out front which is perfect if you have dogs. The service was super great and friendly, and also everyone we met was really friendly. It's definitely a locals hangout, everyone there was a local. While we were there we ended up talking to several people and they were all really nice. My friend and I were both clearly out of towners and both the bartender and the local people were super cool, so we definitely had a difference experience from the last two reviewers. I will say though, they do close on the somewhat earlier side, I think they closed around 12-12:30 on a Thursday when we were there so don't expect to be staying there till 2am. If you're stopping through town, honestly I think this place is a hidden gem that's worth putting on your list of places to visit. read more

Another review for a great spot hidden away in my drafts. Casual but great stop to add on a night out.

I went here with my spouse and 6 month old daughter on the 7/3/26 at around 5pm to get a quick beer after antiquing. It was our first drink. The bartender Montana was great, but the manager was openly hostile to us- white guy, middle aged. While seated at a bench as my spouse was grabbing us each a beer, I was accosted by the manager and belittled. I was told that, directly and without any hostility from me to "get up". I wasn't sure initially who this man was and I and the two ladies at the table next to me started to laugh nervously (because who does that, he must be joking). I am not being hyperbolic when I say that he told me again, with even more aggression, "I'm serious, get up!" I went to unlock my stroller and he told me a third time without my husband present (I don't think he knew he was there and was trying to tough talk a lone woman with a literal baby). I told him, "okay, I'm getting up, I have to unlock the stroller". He continued to needlessly berate me and in a belittling fashion exclaimed, "I know how strollers work, I have two kids!". At this point I am up and moving off the property. My husband comes out with our beers and I tell him, "come on, we're leaving". Reasonably, he wants to know what happened, at which point the manager states that "we don't know how to read" (mind you, we are both over 21 and it's early on a Friday and we never imagined it would be a problem). My husband tries to tell the guy that there is a kinder way to do this. We continue to be aggressed by this man who then tells my husband, "you need to leave" while simultaneously grabbing over his hands to physically take the beers away. Naturally, my husband responded in kind and told the assailant to "not touch me". Long story short, we were rejected extremely rudely and with prejudice over a problem that does not exist. Moreover, when my husband tried to call the establishment the next day to notify the owner (Casey Kelso), he was met again with dodginess from James over the phone. James told us (after having to pry way too hard) that Casey would be in on Tuesday and to call in then to speak with her. My husband called back Tuesday around 12:20pm when James answered the phone again. James told him that Casey would be in at 2. My husband thanked him and said he would call back. 2:15pm comes around and my husband calls back. No answer. After multiple calls they are no longer answering, so my husband went to leave a message regarding the incident over the phone and had his message PHYSICALLY CUT OFF by whoever was working there. We think the owner should be aware of how her establishment is being run. Casey, if you see this and would like to speak further on the matter, please drop an email. It is our belief that this manager believed we were out-of-towners visiting for Fourth of July weekend and he could simply get away with abusing us. Unfortunately for him, he is incorrect in this assertion. We are locals and have walked by the establishment 100's of times. Additionally, we find it interesting the rules that the mgmt wants to enforce and let slide. You see, the manager was openly smoking marijuana with two other men out front on the public sidewalk when we arrived. I have noticed him smoking as I've walked by before and want to let you and him know that now, should we see that occurring, we are going to film it, approach him, and contact the necessary authorities. This all could have been avoided, and we hope that you realize that the spinelessness of this manager can potentially hurt your business should his behavior continue. We hope to hear from you. read more

Cool bar with a bit of a dive bar vibe (which I love) and some pool tables. It was really busy the night we visited. Great beer selection--including non-alcoholic options read more

Legends Bar - Bars Near Me - Morro Bay, California

According to yelp and Apple Maps, they should be closing at 2 in the morning. but getting kicked out at 12 PM. Then his friends showed up past last call. But still served them. So I ask for an another beer, we got an attitude with me and said what are you gonna do about it. read more

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Bartender was rude. Visiting from out of town. No hospitality here. Made fun of us for asking for a menu. To the owner: you lost our business because of your rude staff. Edit: bartender encouraged me to leave a yelp review. For any prospective patrons, don't expect hospitality here. read more

This place was super family friendly and welcomed me and my friends in, Ed was a perfect host and can't wait to come back. read more

Legends Bar - Bars Near Me - Morro Bay, California

First timers! Went there for Sunday football! James was awesome! Very attentive and is a Raiders fan! Win win! Will definitely be back! read more

Legends Bar - Bars Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Legends is a neighborhood staple... after looking at some of the reviews I'm a little confused... I've never had anything but great service. I've also acted like an ass when I've had enough to drink and treated accordingly. The staff is attentive! If any bartender is 4 deep and you're tapping the bar with your credit card or your empty glass (worse)... you're probably not going to get attention anywhere... it's called bar etiquette... don't yell at them... trust me they see you. Remember going to the store as a kid and you continually asked your mom for candy and eventually got smacked or verbally chastised??? It's kinda the same when you grow up. I love legends and can't wait to go in and have another quiet and relaxing evening whilst getting chastised by the witty bartenders... ps... yes the owner is amazing! read more

Nothing but the best. Had a phenomenon time. Honestly real wholesome night on a Sunday. The bartender, Ed, was amazing and v nice bc they closed at 10 and KINDLY stayed for hs to finish our bev - thanks, Ed! read more

They wouldn't even let us in. I'm not sure if it's because the bouncer out front was trying to flex (at 120 pounds) or if it's because I had a couple of sealed alcohol samples from another bar, visible and sealed from another establishment that I was at because I'm in the industry.. I feel weird, leaving a negative yelp review about another restaurant.. I've never left a negative Yelp review ever, for a restaurant. But I guess I am now. And I own a restaurant. The samples were sealed I could've left them with the bouncer at the door. He could've told me to return them to my car. This just wasn't handled well. 3.6 stars on only 176 reviews, you may want to talk to your staff. Edit - after reading some of the other recent reviews, it looks like I'm not the only one, I guess this guy likes to flex on everybody. read more

I went here for my first time last weekend. My boyfriend & I traveled to Morro Bay for the 25th annual yard sales. Let me first say the environment was cozy and welcoming. I heard very good things about the owner of the bar who passed by us a couple times with a friendly smile. Within the hour of being there, the male bartender and a woman began to argue. She was saying he was being rude for no reason. As the woman left, the bar began to applaud, so I joined in. I ordered my drinks from the woman bartender who was soooo sweet! But, at one point I asked the male bartender a question about their music machine. He IMMEDIATELY seemed annoyed & visibly showed it. I wasnt sure what I was doing wrong, so I rephrase the question timidly, hoping to not "offend" him again. His answer was unbearably RUDE for zero reason. This made me understand why he was already called a psycho earlier that night, which made me feel terrible for clapping when that lady left because of him. I decided to walk away without saying anything, but later I wanted to order a drink at the bar and the woman was busy. Guess who still DID NOT serve me after a few awkward eye contacts passed, it was late enough for him to go home I guess. But he served one more person before he left, not me though. Luckily the woman was a great experience. I wanted to share this in hopes he can consider being in better spirits when going to work. His negativity was highly uncalled for. I wasnt going to share my experience but why not. It still annoys me when I think about it read more

Nice cozy little place. Came in to have a few drinks. Rude service from one of the bartenders wearing the blue titliest baseball cap. Would have given the place 5 stars but bartender dropped it to read more

Legends Bar - Bars Near Me - Morro Bay, California

I go during the day. Good place to have conversation and play some pool. Very laid back vibe. read more

Legends Bar - Play the game with a bartender - Bars Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Bartender here is unnecessarily rude and antagonistic with patrons. Reading other reviews seems to be a pattern that ownership can and should address. Will not be returning, which is too bad given the bar's otherwise positives. read more

A great time for Super Bowl at this fun, casual bar in Morro Bay. Our team lost - Booooo! but the game was great sitting with new acquaintances and friendly locals plus a terrific host & bartender, James. I had my usual Manhattan/Maker's Mark and my husband had a couple of IPA's. My drink was perfect and beers were enjoyed! It was Customer Appreciation Night, so there was food & drawings for prizes. FUN times! Special thanks to James for handling it all with a relaxed and rallying approach even though he's a Raider's Fan. Check them out. Good times! read more

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Locals bar. I was bummed the legendary "Dave" wasn't working. Read a lot of reviews. LoL. Great jukebox. 7/5:25. read more

Worst bartender! Doesn't drink, can't make drink suggestions, seems to hate his job. Rude and sarcastic. Needs to work somewhere else. Can't handle setting our glasses down at all. Lame. And has a horrible haircut !! read more

Went in last year and it was fun! Went in again this last Sunday (Sept 15) after we called and they said they were playing the Saints/Cowboys game. We booked it in and got a table. The crowd was mainly Raiders fans (booo) but everyone was super friendly! It was the bartenders 50th birthday and the vibe was just pure goodness! People were super friendly, the bartender was amazing. A gentleman had way to much to drink and the bartender cut him off, in a very gentle way. It was nice to see. The loaded tots were tasty as heck. The drinks were affordable and delish! Bartender was awesome, the cook was super friendly and sweet. This place has a real friendly vibe, good people and we will definitely be back! read more

Stopping by from road trip of highway 1, this is the spot to stay before a good night sleep, great billiards, great people, great services given by Megan. Feeling safe around the area as traveler. I am so glad I found this place through yelp that closes later than many other bars around Morro Bay. Great memories made, and if ever coming back to visit I would definitely come to Legends Bar again! atmosphere is amazing! Great experience. Hoping in the future if I ever travel again I would definitely visit legend bar. read more

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Solid dive bar. Nothing exceptionally special but a solid dive bar shouldn't be exceptionally special. It should be basically what legends is. Cheap enough. Some TVs. Maybe poole. etc. read more

They need a bartender that isn't aggressive that won't beat up elderly people.its crazy all the reviews I ve read from people that have been in Legends that are very bad experiences with this bartender. The owner must be related and or rich to not be concerned about this problem I definitely would not my bar having this bad reputation. After my experience I recently will be spreading the word. And the owner doesn't even care enough to respond to all these really bad reviews. read more

The bartender on the cheers holiday, hates New customer's. He was so rude to was we left without buying anything. The owners loss. Denied service animal. Then called me a asshole. He needs to find a job without customer service . read more

Legends Bar - Bars Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Whoever your bartender was the night of 7/26 around 11pm is despicable. We are locals and had company in town. My spouse wanted to take his friend and his son to our local bars. After one drink they left to Siren which is always my go to personally. The bartender was very standoffish and made them feel very uncomfortable. To the point, my spouse even asked him what his problem was, and this says a lot because my spouse is a very very non-confrontational person. This is very disappointing as the times I had come here in the past it was a cozy spot to just grab a drink and chat. Do better Legends! read more

Great local bar and friendly bartender! Great vibe too! Love this place! Will definitely be going back

One star for the photos et. al. on the wall, otherwise a 0. I'm pretty sure I was not welcome. So disturbing to be in the place it ruined my day. I came home and read all the reviews and I feel a little better that other people described what I had felt. Not all the reviews mind you. Many are very positive. It looks as though the bar has a good following of people who like it a lot. But it seems like there are some people who are not welcome. People who look like me maybe. I would be curious to know what type of other people were treated this way and if there is a pattern. I am neither "homophobic" or "racist" and I don't have covid. Maybe I LOOK like that to those bartenders. I don't know and I never will. This is a place that many people described as "toxic". That was my experience. The word "rude" was used many times but I would say "abusive" is closer to it. People describe being offended the minute they walk in. Me too. People described being yelled at and insulted. Me too. Very recent reviews describe a "rude", "smug" bartender with a mullet. That sounds like our assailant. Danny DeVito, with a high screechy voice and a balding mullet, making faces to the customers at the bar and talking under his breath at our expense. Ignoring me and my friend when spoken to, being argumentative and insulting, appearing absolutely put out and exasperated by being asked where the pool cues are or the chalk, huffing and rolling his eyes. All an apparent show for the customers at the bar. The bad vibes I experienced did not come from the local customers, who seemed cowed by this bully. They knew this behavior was highly inappropriate, and watched the show. When spoken to they were civil. The climate of the room, on THIS day, came from the one bartender, Danny DeVito, who seems to have had an apprentice on the day we were there, following his lead in rudeness and lack of civility. I would not avoid this bar. Go into it and see what you experience the minute you walk in (before you buy a drink)... (If you buy a drink, know that I read at least three reviews by customers claiming they had been short changed, and or slighted on the drink). You will know if you are not wanted right away. I would suggest leaving. Or you may feel the love if you are welcome. Many do apparently. Some do not. Or, maybe some of the other bartenders are different than these miscreants. The owner joined us at our table for a bit and was quite nice. She bought the place 22 years ago she said. I think she is experiencing employee abuse. The twosome were fairly sneaky, changing their behavior when she was in the room. Either that, or he is her son. He seemed pretty entitled do do as he pleased, and that would explain his not having been fired. I read a discussion of this being a local place. Is Danny DeVito a local? Really? That's not how I see the locals at all. They are a better lot than this. The two bartenders I experienced turn a proud "dive bar" into something else (but just some of us apparently). My Love to Morro Bay. read more

Sooooo this is one of my favorite places. James is always so awesome. Tonight, our awesome bartender is Christina. Can we talk about the fun we had. Come on. When the two come together we rock!!! Get your butt down here and have a Beverage. Legends is the way to go. read more

Legends Bar - The Moose Knows! But he won't Tell - Bars Near Me - Morro Bay, California

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I am from out of town and really enjoyed the vibe of this bar. There is a lot of locals that go in and they are very nice. I had a good time and the drinks were reasonably priced. The bartender was welcoming and attentive. read more

Great vibe! The bartender greeted us right away. Very friendly and welcoming. Small local "dive bar". No food but they have a plan with a new place opening up next to them. So maybe some food in the future. He did say you are welcome to bring in food if you'd like. That's nice to know. We just did a quick visit for a drink. I would definitely go back. We were waiting on a place across the street to open at 2pm, Babydudes, so I could try their freshly made cookies. Soooo good. Next time I'm in the area, I'll try to do the reverse. Get the cookies and then come hang out and enjoy another drink with the cookies. read more

We were staying in Morro Bay & were looking for a bar after dinner. Friendly customer service! They did not have a cocktail menu but they can make anything you request. We had a few whiskey sours. They also serve Italian food- pastas, salads, pizzas. read more

No food. No happy hour. No service. No reason to return. Two stars for the eclectic decor.

Love this place. friendly and welcoming locals. Fun vibe at the pool table. Doesn't feel like locals are icing anyone off of putting your name up on the board for next game. read more

When you go to a place you needs to feel welcome. The bartender was very very RUDE!!! When your offended by rudeness five times in 15 seconds and a group of six people get up and leave you know it's not a good place. None of us will never attempt to go there again. The guy behind the bar at 2 PM on Saturday, August 20, 2022 needs to have a lessons on how to treat customers. If I could have given it less than a one star I would have. He lost alot of money for the owner and I hope whoever the owner is they read the reviews and do something about him. I don't usually leave reviews but we were all offended the minute we walked through the door. read more

GREAT local dive bar. Comfy. Quaint. James with the hospitality. Drinks were stiff. TVs. Order BBQ through the window. A local spot for sure. Been here before and will be again. A+ read more

Really bad bartender! Rude, poor education and prepares whatever he wants, then he gets upset because he never listens. That place needs a new direction first getting rid of the bartender. read more

Walked in with my wife no bartender behind the bar waited for a few minutes and looked around the bar most of the patrons looked local and did not seem to friendly or say the bartender is away and will be back shortly at this point went across the street to sirens and had a better experience read more

My husband and I were visiting from out of town and came for the happy hour. There weren't any menus available so I didn't even realize there was food until the end. We did not eat here. We got one beer each and my husband put music on the jukebox and the owner/manager went behind the bar to turn the volume down. It wasn't offensive it was on the jukebox for purchase. We ended up closing out and going across the street to The Siren where we felt a lot more at ease. read more

Went in for a late night drink on a Thursday. Locals only and a bigger dive bar feel. Bartender was friendly, didn't treat us as "out-of-towners". Great music options on a juke box and a hole in the wall pizza joint next door that serves the bar. This was my favorite bar in Morro that we visited. read more

Legends Bar - Bars Near Me - Morro Bay, California

Okay vibe. Service was rather cold. Seems like the bartenders are busy talking to locals - which is fine. Won't be back. Thx Legends! read more

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Food is OK from next door. Service is excellent!! Happy Hour is, as expected, a great value. Jim read more