I'd heard of Characters and their pull within the punk rock music genre for a minute. But the rep…read morewas always kinda sketch and I never had a reason to go. But when CMI announced a show I had to be there. And lemme tell ya. This place is awesome. Located on a section of Pomona with numerous clubs and bars Characters sticks out as it's on the end and the sign is easy to see. There's ample parking and if there's nothing in the lot, the streets have plenty available. Security was cool with no hassle. As I walked in I was expecting a greasy dive bar with sticky floors and garbage lighting. No! Total opposite. Very clean and the crowd was cool. Pool tables were pushed to the side and the stage was nice and high. Sound was phenomenal and of course the bands were awesome. It's 21+ so keep that in mind if you're interested in an upcoming show. Characters was the total opposite of what I was expecting. At least indoors it's a great place to see a show. It checks all the boxes for what I'm looking for and I'd go back 100%. Highly recommended!

after going to a show at the fox theater we tried looking around for spots to have a drink and play…read morepool and we stumbled upon this place. what mainly attracted us was that they were having a karaoke night so we walked in, prior to us walking in a group of young men had just walked out telling us how they don't card, which isn't a problem for us since we were all 21 but the second we went to sit and wait for a pool table one of the bartenders, she was on the heavier side yelled at us from across the bartop instead of approaching us demanding for our ids, immediately that turned us off as she continued to scream at us we decided to take our business elsewhere and she continued to scream "BYE! BYE! BYE! GET THE FUCK OUT!" as we walked out and that was not only embarrassing but understanding as to why they lack business. characters definitely showed their character tonight, rude and unwelcoming.

If you're looking for a hometown, dive bar.. this is it. It's a casual hangout with high-top…read moretables, a pool table, and a dart board. They offer beers on tap, alcohol, and food. They have a music box where you can pay a little for a whole lot of music and fun. You can see that it has frequent visitors by their conversation and comfortable manner. The bartender was a nice woman who got us our beer and shots quickly. If you're looking for an affordable bar night, give them a try. We'll definitely come back.

Bartender was so judgmental rude the minute our crowd came in. She was so bad. We're trying to have…read morea Christmas get together the minute we walked in she really had an attitude she didn't want to be bothered.

Been here once and already enjoying this place. Alexx is…read moreworking the Bar, and she's been absolutely incredible! Entertaining, badass vibes, and her drinks are magical!! Love it here.

Bad service, all bartender did was talk to her friend. I had to ask for my beer a couple times…read morebecause she would forget

Was invited to tag along with no idea what to expect. We show up at an 80's bar, park across the…read morestreet and check in. I guess you need to make reservations beforehand. We get wristbands and assigned a table. We were told to wait in another line but we were let in shortly after. We bypass the 80's bar and go to a back room to make it feel like a "speakeasy." They gave us some ground rules and led us to our tables. At the table you have a QR code where you can place drink orders. The bar brings out your drinks to the table. Service was fairly quick and friendly. The drinks were all sweet cocktails and in the "Matterhorn Lodge" theme. There is a 2 drink minimum purchase (per guest) and each drink is $20+ so it can add up. I'm more of a beer person but some of the drinks were delicious. There was one that tasted like Christmas morning (cinnamon, clove, milky) and another drink that had popping boba that was also fun. If you're a butterfinger or peanut butter fan, there was one drink that tasted like it (you'll see it on the drink menu). I wouldn't say the drinks were strong. They do a good job of enforcing the theme. They had a "Yeti" come out and interact with the tables. Good for photo ops. They also had a magician doing a few tricks, and I enjoyed that the most. The place was kept fairly chilly! Even the bathrooms had jokes and signage on the walls that alluded to the alps. Overall a great time. Small venue but pretty chill. Can be pricey. Take a sweater. Good for dates and small groups.

The Set Speakeasy hidden inside the 80s bar is one of those spots that nails the concept right up…read moreuntil the cocktail hits your lips. Finding the hidden entrance is always fun, and stepping away from the neon-heavy arcade energy outside and straight into a moody, southern bayou atmosphere was honestly a really cool touch. The low lighting, dim decor, and secluded vibe set high expectations for the rest of the night. Unfortunately, the bar program didn't quite keep up with the ambiance. When you walk into a dedicated speakeasy, you expect carefully crafted, balanced drinks with some depth and fresh ingredients. Instead, the cocktails felt a little rushed, overly sweet, and missing the refined craft you look for in a place like this. For the price tag on the menu, the execution just fell flat. The staff was friendly enough and the novelty factor is definitely there, but the drinks missed the mark. I'm glad I checked it out to see what the buzz was about, but since the cocktail quality didn't match the cool environment, I don't see myself heading back anytime soon. Solid three stars for the aesthetic alone.

Stopped by here the other evening to play some arcade games. It had been awhile!…read more The bartender is friendly and welcoming. Glad to see there were at least a dozen people here at 7:30 on a Thursday. I enjoyed my Hibiscus Lemonade hard kombucha!

Love this arcade spot! It's full of classic arcade games and pinball machines! And it's for adults!…read moreSo get ready for some quarter arcades and beers along with good times. They have a great selection of beers. Even some locally brewed, on tap. They also offer wine and some seltzers for those not in the beer game. They have security who was respectful and nice, and the bartenders are cool and help you get a drink quick. They have a quarter machine to exchange your dollars and also offer to purchase coins at the bar. I recommend this place to any gamers and will definitely be back.

It was a fun bar with a nice security outside. My friend Michael was doing a great DJ set! The only…read morething I didn't like was how loud the music was I had to yell really loud to speak and it sucks when I have to do that cause I get laryngitis from yelling. It was a clean bathroom, bartender gentleman made good drinks. Michaels VJ set was fantastic great videos and lots of fun karaoke in the room next door, billiards in back. Great Saturday night party vibes, just a little less loud Those poor bartenders have to deal with taking orders that loud I use to bartend a place that loud and it hurt my ears and caused damaged Larynx for a while.

Came here to play pool while i was in town visiting. Pretty cool there was this place only 7…read moreminutes away. The pool tables are the biggest ones i have yet to see, felt very old school just like the place itself. We hit it yesterday afternoon, just a casual Tuesday after 3pm. I was happy to catch their happy hour although i wasn't planning on staying too long. Their happy hour is from 4p-7p on their drinks. I had beers on draft, i would say they did come out a little flat. Not much carbonation on them. I'm a beer guy so i definitely know when something is off. The food was like any ordinary bar food but did have taste to it i would say that. I had the chicken club sandwich and added swiss cheese to it. I'm not much of a Bacon fan but left mine on the sandwich this time because it was good and crunchy. I also ordered the tri tip chili just for kicks but completely left it on its dish. It wasn't what i expected. It came off as way too smoky for me. My girlfriend ordered the cesar salad and added chicken. The salad was solid. I wanted the salmon salad but ordering fish from a bar didnt sit right with me, i like my food great and fresh as it can be. The music was nice, seemed like locals had taken over the jukebox. Not a country music kinda guy but it was definitely catchy and cool to listen to lol I have yet to experience this place at it's peak time, but as of now ill settle with my stars as is. Cheers!

I was hoping for a beer with my Thai Lunch, and this bar in the 99 Ranch Market food court looked…read morelike the place. According to the hours posted, it was supposed to be open, but no one ever showed up to serve beers. Alas, i never had a beer. Ambiance is industrial casual.

My friends told me about the festivities for the Re-Grand Opening at the Cravings by 99 Ranch food…read morehall, so I had to check it out for myself. While waiting for our food orders from other spots, my friends and I hung out at the Piju Social Hour bar. As the re-grand opening special, they had a buy 1 get one for 5 cents deal, but their regular prices are already a great deal. My friends had the Hotter Than the Dickens ($13) and Kirin ($7.99) for both rounds. I started off with a Lychee For Me ($12) and then a Sangria ($?). We all enjoyed our drinks. If I had to give feedback to the business I would like the lychee for me to have some fresh fruit lychee as a garnish, and some diced apples in the sangria for a fruity bite. We also got a glass with 2 transaction as a part of the re-grand opening special. It was a nice surprise! Amazing location. Great place to grab a drink while hanging out at the food hall or waiting for your other food orders. They also have a TV and very friendly staff to keep you company. They even gave these complimentary spicy peanuts and spicy lobster chips. It was just too spicy for me. Will definitely be back to Piju Social Hour the next time I visit the Chino Hills Cravings by 99 Ranch food hall! Cheers!!

Great atmosphere friendly people and all around great experience! Will absolutely be going backread more

Great little hole on the wall. Friendly staff and patrons are also very nice. Great little chill…read morevibe.