Great ambiance for the pub vibe. They had trivia that night so if you're in the mood for game play they have that weekly. The service was good and the food was okay. Not bad but not great. It's pub food so it's to be expected :) good beers and a good time! read more

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Lucky Baldwin's Pub, I always catch myself coming back. Great beer and great service. The staff are nice and it's a very easy going place to pass some time or just hang out. Beer menu is reliable and so is the breakfast menu. I always get the English breakfast which is perfect after having a drink or two. Can get busy, I'd recommended coming a bit earlier than later read more

Lucky Baldwin's Pub - Full English Breakfast - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

I have been wanting to come here for some time, I've heard of their Sunday Roasts walking past their pub a few times, and I was very excited to try my first one. This did not disappoint, it was delicious, I especially enjoyed the pudding biscuit. They were so accommodating, I called in advance before the kitchen closed and they saved me a nice hot roast as soon as I got there. I enjoyed my dinner under the lights in the courtyard. The atmosphere was very laid back and nice Sunday evening vibes, definitely a cool spot if you want to escape to the UK for a few hours. I'll be back soon! read more

Lucky Baldwin's Pub - Sunday Roast - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

Best fish and chips in Los Angeles. If you're in Pasadena or anywhere nearby and want to watch a football match (Soccer in the US) then, this is the place to be. Great beers and food is delicious. Did I mention the fish and chips? read more

We were STARVED after running the No Kings Day 2.0 protest, and our committee adjourned to Lucky Baldwins to chow down and celebrate. The waitress served our noisy happy group of 14 very efficiently and the barkeep turned down the sports bar audio so we could talk more easily. The fish n chips was just as tasty as I remember a good twenty years ago at the old location on Raymond. This location is more spacious and there was plenty of room for our group. read more

The service is always good and the hostess and staff are pleasant. Nava is a very pleasant and polite server. The energy. ambiace and vibe is great. The food is always tasty. Good place to wind down your day.oh and Desiree is always pleasant. read more

It's our pub! YNWA!! we always order the full england breakfast, it never disappoint. The staffs are very friendly and let us meet whenever game is played, even 4am!! The decor is a bit old, and the TV are not really in optimal positions... read more

Packed bar, zero service. No host, no menus, no communication. We waited, asked for help multiple times, and were completely ignored. Busy is understandable, but being invisible as a customer isn't. We left without ever being served. read more

Check out the chairs on the patio... disgusting, where did they get them skid row?? Image the kitchen if the chairs are that dirty. I really don't want to pull those chairs out and then eat food!!! Oh and ladies go to the bathroom and check out the stall doors... dirty beyond. The prices they charge for beers, 3 beers could pay for a gallon of paint....Nasty!! And the soap dispenser broken, makes sense! If you want to wait a long time for $$ beers and eat at a filthy bar this place is for you!! Thank god Saint Patrick's Day exists because that is the only time I see this place full..... póg mo thón Rather go to Kings Row Pub down the ally, worth the money and you get treated much better as a guest. read more

This place is an Old Town GEM. It's Intimate and exclusive on the inside.. then a social and spacious patio on the outside. Tons of wall decor and interesting trinkets to study/observe. If they had a basement it would honestly be the ultimate Pub experience IMO! Beer/Wine only in case that matters to anyone read more

This place is a treasure for beer drinkers! I've been going for more than 20 yrs. They have a very strong selection of US West Coast craft beers and Belgian beers. If you like quality beers without the pretense, get Lucky! read more

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Decent food and portion. We got fish and chip and bangers and mash. Very reasonably priced. Our waitress was super nice and helpful as well. Good neighborhood spot. Will be back to support again. read more

Been there , I will always go back , when in the area, Bangers & mashed , Fish & Chips are my go too , and a iced cold Brew on tap

Really good music and nice bartenders. Great pub in the heart of Old Town. Get the fish and chips. 10/10.

Went there on Saturday night , over an hour to get in which was understandable as Oasis was playing at the Rose Bowl. This concert had been announced months ago so they had advanced warning. When we finally got to the bar it took another 30 to order some beers. There were only 2 bartenders , the girl was really working hard but the other guy, "Princeton" had an attitude. Hey sorry the owners did not plan better and have at least 6 bartenders working but you should have had a better attitude. Finally we got our order in drank the beers and left The absolute worst server and service ever. read more

Oh boy, was this place not good at all. The servers were nice and attentive enough, the interior decor transported you back to England, but man was the food very mediocre at best. The cottage/Shepards pie ended up giving my gf food poisoning, and my fish and chips were pretty bad as well. Won't be returning, not worth the price. read more

A staple of old town Pasadena and famous for their beer selection. I hadn't been since pre Covid (and then only for the Belgian beer festival) so let's see how she weathered the storm 1- atmosphere It's an old school English pub vibe. If that's your thing, you'll be super comfortable here. Personally, I love these sort of places. Even down to the sticky floors and tables. It's just a style you either move or loathe 2- service I came in for a quick lunch. Quick isn't apparently part of the vernacular. I asked for a beer and a water. Well, at least the beer arrived. The food order was slow in coming. Barely got in and out in an hour. 3- food and drink How can you screw up pub food ? I mean bangers and mash are as basic as it gets. The bangers (sausages) are on the smallish side. The peas are fine but the mashed potatoes were lumpy. Not in a "this is our style , we intended this" way but rather an inconsistent texture sort of way. The gravy was great , though, not too salty The beer. Chimay on tap. Happy days! I have chimay glasses at home and the ones they use here seem like a mini me version. 70% of the size of a real Belgian chimay glass. 4- the final analysis This is a drinking pub. Come for the beer. Relax in the vibe and realize the service is island style. The food is mediocre and expensive for what you get. I guess they usually just serve folks who, after a few pints, get peckish. Tip: Eat before you come. read more

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We came 30 minutes early to wait in line behind about 50-60 people for euro 2024 England quarter final game. Inside and outside seating. Good atmosphere. We got the Full English breakfast. Pros - very good breakfast (better than the Olde Ships in Fullerton).We finished everything. Idk if they import the sausage and bacon but the sausage is different than American sausage. Gave me nostalgic memories back to infants school in Ilford, Essex. - good size. - good atmosphere. Cons - none Overall 8/10 read more

Lucky Baldwin's Pub - Full English Breakfast - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

Me and some friends visited this wonderful pub and they have great fish and chips. Fresh and cooked to perfection. Great environment and atmosphere definitely will be going back. read more

I had such a great time and I must say my bartender George was outstanding. He had patience and is very considerate. I will be back

Happened upon this little gem, can't resist a good pub and this place is solid!!!!! Super authentic pub that reminds me of THE OG Delirium pub in Belgium, rich wood, great beer and great service. They've got tvs and a good sports vibe but not obnoxious and overwhelming if its not your jam. I went with the Guinness stew and it was flavor perfection and felt like happiness and a big cozy warm hug had triplets in my little belly and im not sure if I will ever want to eat again after that meal perfection (pictured below)!!!!!!!! read more

Lucky Baldwin's Pub - Guinness beef stew with mushrooms - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

This English pub is an Old Town Pasadena classic. Huge selection of beer, great food, and all the English touches -- like football (aka soccer) -- on the television. Decades ago when I turned 21, I used to get pints of Guinness or a Black N Tan with a group of older guys. I was a skinny, high school-looking Korean guy hanging here with non-Asians in their mid to upper 20s, who were in the film and music businesses. I kept returning to Lucky Baldwin's because they were personable in serving me. Maybe I'm oversensitive/self-conscious, but I felt like other bars at the time were condescending when serving me. I don't recall Lucky Baldwin's having food way back then. Didn't matter as I had no money, and would've only spent it on Guinness anyway. Way back then, did you know that Lucky Baldwin's was originally located on Arroyo Parkway? If my memory's right, it's where King Taco is now. Well, Lucky Baldwin's is now in its rightful place on South Raymond Ave, in the more central area of Old Town, complete with an outdoor patio in a very convenient alley. Through the decades, including the pandemic, day in/day out Lucky Baldwin's has been open and serving Guinness and the best fish and chips anywhere. I know, because I've been stopping in, all this time. I've tried other beer, especially the tasty Belgians with higher alcohol percentages. Aside from the fish and chips, I've had meat pie, curry and even a burger.... But I'm a creature of habit: Overwhelmingly I get a pint (or two) of Guinness, and a full order of fish and chips. It's just too good. Food pricing has definitely gone higher. But I'm not complaining -- And you shouldn't either. Prices for everything have gone up, labor, food, and supplies. If you're complaining, good luck and try making their food at home (you won't and can't!). Thanks Lucky Baldwin's for being open and consistent throughout the years! I haven't been to your other locations. I'm sure they're just as good, maybe even better. But I've been happy at your original pub right here in Old Town Pasadena. I've travelled and been to some famous British pubs in many major U.S. cities. As far as I'm concerned, Lucky Baldwin's is the best out of them all. read more

Great atmosphere (sometimes smells like fish), good beer, dood food and good service. Easy walk to downtown, but if driving a parking ramp is close. Ice cream around the corner if you want dessert. read more

The service is good, super friendly staff and a good Selection of beer and food. Gave a four out of five stars only because we found a hair inside of our food. However, the server quickly fixed our order after we waved at ber but at the end of the day it was pretty gross. read more

Well that was disappointing. Cool spot, good beer selection but that's about it. You can usually judge a British pub by their fish and chips, one small soggy piece of fish and soggy steak fries ain't it. Bummer, was really hoping it would be a go to. Nope. read more

The website doesn't have the correct menu nor does it mention that this location only serves beer and wine. We wanted to have a nice meal with cocktails on the patio but couldn't get what we wanted. So, we left and dined down the street instead. read more

It's Pasadena Cheeseburger Week so I picked Lucky Baldwin's when I was in Pasadena. Had the English burger - blue cheese and bacon - medium rare. It came with homemade fries. They asked if I wanted extra sauce so I chose blue cheese sauce. Everything was superb but most importantly, the burger was really medium rare. Service was above excellent - thanks to David, the bartender. He worked at top speed to please everybody and it sure seemed like he did. Kudos to that guy. Sent a picture of the burger to a friend and he was jealous, so I'll be back with him and his wife. read more

Lucky Baldwin's Pub - English Cheeseburger and Lost Coast Revenant IPA - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

Looks cool but left because there kitchen is not open until closing. If you're looking for a late night spot to eat this please is not it.

I had been craving British food for quite a long time, and I decided to take my wife here for brunch on Valentine's Day weekend. I've been to a few other restaurants that serve British food before, so I was looking forward to what Lucky Baldwin's had to offer. I discussed the options with my wife for a while, before settling on the curry chicken pastie and the cottage pie. My wife chose the cottage pie. I decided on the chicken curry pastie as I saw pasties on YouTube and I wanted to give it a try. The chicken curry pastie was amazing. The pastry was super flaky and crispy, and I loved the chicken curry. The chicken was slightly on the dry side. The cottage pie was not bad, but my wife and I both felt it was slightly bland. The beef and potatoes could have used more seasoning. Overall, solid restaurant, next time we want to come back and try the full English breakfast. read more

Lucky Baldwin's Pub - Chicken curry pastie - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Came here with some friends to watch game 6 of the NBA finals. The outdoor patio vibe is cool - it's enclosed from the sidewalk (which is really nice) and there are string lights and TVs outside. Drinks and food were pretty good but it took forever for one person at our table to get a small plate (fish bites). Staff was friendly about it (and really friendly overall) but we had all finished our food way before he got his fish bites. We had asked for other things (like a glass of water with lemon, side of tartar sauce, etc.) and had never gotten them. I did enjoy the chicken chipotle sandwich and my boyfriend liked his fish n chips. They didn't seem particularly busy so maybe they were understaffed but either way it took away from our experience a bit. Side note: there were no captions on the outdoor TVs and the sound was super low so it may not be the best place to watch sports. read more

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Misses the mark on most counts, sadly. Service is nice enough, but the place is pretty run down and not super clean, either. The food mostly misses the mark - certainly not "authentic" and the breakfast is.. not a full English. Watched some of the Euros here and they did a pretty terrible job of coordinating entrance/capacity, too - as if they didn't expect to get busy? Weird, considering they regularly show football here. Do yourself a favour and give it a miss. read more

Fun place. The staff was very accommodating. The food is typical pub food but it was a really good. I really like it here. Vibes are good.

I was so disappointed with this "curry", I have been ordering and picking up chicken curry from Lucky Baldwins for years and it was always delicious. Not anymore. I picked up three orders today and we could not finish eating them. It was chicken, with onions and some sauce that was not curry. I will miss my chicken curry. I will not be returning for whatever it was that they tried to pass off as curry. BUT the service was excellent. The lady who served me was extremely pleasant and very professional. Sincerely A very unhappy x customer. Matt read more

jasmine was an absolute rock star for the 2.5 hours we were there for the Pliny the Younger event on 2/21. she was on her feet running up and down the stairs like an athlete. she had mad skills! We are totally team Jasmine!!!! read more

Nice place for a beer with your fish and chips. Can be very busy during evening hours, earlier is definitely better.

Watch your credit card statements after leaving this place, had multiple credit card charges within an hour from Fort Lauderdale Florida. All charges were in the same dollar range, fortunately my credit card company notified me immediately for an out of state charge! Not a trustworthy establishment read more

I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere the unique beers and the yummy appetizers. Great place to go after a sports event or just hanging out with friends. read more

That Fish and chips hit the spot. I was not disappointed at all! I loved it. I ordered it for delivery and the fish showed up hot and crispy. Loved the coleslaw too. I got the large portion. And the tartar sauce was cool and creamy. I would recommend this to all my friends. Absolutely delicious. Lucky Baldwin's Pub is now my new favorite and their fish and chips is an exceptional departure from the usual chicken pizza burgers and burritos. Special thanks to the chef's on duty Sunday afternoon July 7th. When I ordered my 3 large fish and chips for delivery. Again it was extremely tasty and very filling great generous portions too. Sorry no photos I ate it too quickly Here I enclosed a picture of me being happy after eating your Fish & Chips read more

This place used to be way better and fun to watch games. Now its unorganized with no staffing, low TV volume and not fun anymore. Will be going elsewhere for games after this past weekend's horrible experience read more

Lucky Baldwin's is a Pasadena treasure. If you haven't been there you are missing out. They have a great British Pub vibe and you can even buy some legit English treats. If you're a soccer fan make sure to come early for any big match as it will get packed. The crowd is always friendly and the staff is always helpful. You should give them a try when there isn't a big match on the TV so you don't have to battle the crowd but whether you go in or off peak it is a special place to visit. The food is good and there are many traditional pub favorites worth trying but for me the beer selection and the vibe are what makes the place special. read more