My friends and I attempted to visit this place recently, but unfortunately decided to leave due to the extremely rude and disrespectful behavior from the hostess at the front. When we arrived, there was a group of three ahead of us, which was completely fine. Once it was our turn, one of my friends made a lighthearted joke just to lighten the mood, that's simply his personality. The hostess immediately responded with a very dry attitude, which we brushed off at first. However, things only got worse from there. As we stood there waiting, multiple groups who arrived after us were suddenly being attended to first. She was checking their IDs, writing their names down on the iPad, and letting them in before us, even though we had clearly been waiting longer. We eventually approached her and asked why our IDs hadn't been checked or our names added yet. She responded by saying she had told us to wait in line, which never happened. None of us were ever directed to a line. From that point on, her tone became increasingly condescending and disrespectful. When I told her that she should speak to customers more respectfully, she mockingly grabbed her ear and said, "What? I can't hear you, it's loud in here," even though it was not loud at all. It felt extremely immature and unnecessary. She also made comments about being the "senior hostess," but honestly, that title means nothing if customers are being treated poorly. Everyone has bad days, but that does not justify taking it out on guests. My friends and I are not the type to complain or leave reviews, but the attitude and behavior we experienced were genuinely inappropriate and unprofessional. We ended up leaving without even going inside. Unfortunately we did not get her name. But she is a white female with blonde hair and glasses, wearing a pink and white Renaissance style outfit and distinctive floral inspired eyeliner makeup that went all the way to her hairline. I'll admit, I eventually became frustrated and felt the need to defend myself and my friends because of how we were being spoken to. I'm not proud that the interaction even reached that point, but the way we were treated felt unnecessarily rude, dismissive, and disrespectful from the beginning. read more

Been here a couple of times now and love the 90's vibe and music playing! I love love Speakeasy's and this one at the Redlands Public Market does not disappoint!! First time I came, I brought my Son for his 21st birthday and we experienced it together which was so awesome. He appreciates the 90's and lives for video games, so it was up his alley. There are lots of vintage games to play, whether it was a game board, card game, video game or just to chill while you go down memory lane, you most definitely have options! It is a very thought out creative place and even their drinks, and food menu have a vibe on their own! I totally recommend ordering the adult lunchable special because it's a good snack starter and the best deal for your buck. It comes with a charcuterie style box with a cereal type dessert and two alcoholic drink pouches for one price. I really enjoy their smurf lagoon drink as well. The bartenders are quick even when it gets busy. Totally recommend to check this place out at least once! read more

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My Friend's House seriously took me back. The whole 90s vibe, the music, the setup it honestly feels like you're hanging out in a friend's basement again. The N64 set up and playing Pokémon Stadium hit that nostalgic nerve right away. Add in some really solid, creative drinks and it just all comes together. Great atmosphere, great music, great drinks, definitely a spot I'll keep coming back to read more

I loved this place!! Definitely recommend for a fun night out, the drinks were tasty and original, I also really appreciate their Mocktail offerings which did not feel limited at all. The amount of people they let in is great and never felt over crowded. We were able to play a variety of 90's games which was super fun. Would love to come back sometime soon. read more

My Friend’s House - Pizza Near Me - Redlands, California

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What a chill 90s themed Speakeasy! "My Friend's House" is located inside Redlands Public Market. The entrance is located where the arcade games are and just follow the signs to the entrance. Note: You need to go the website to get a reservation and check the hours of operation. We came here on a whim on a Saturday night. We were able to get an 8PM reservation. First impressions, the hostess was very friendly and personable. She checked IDs and went over the everything before we entered throughout the secret door and head to your friend's house. LOL. The whole set up is dope. They have chairs, stools, and couches all over. You really feel like you're hanging out in the basement with friends. They have OG video game consoles to play like the NES, N64, Atari, PS1 just to name a few. They got retro menus on a VHS box with drinks and limited food menu. There's a section to play darts as well and TVs all over. The 90s vibe was so nostalgic. The 90s movie posters, VHS tapes, and video games made me feel like a kid again. We had a blast! It can get a bit crowded and difficult to find some seats. The bar was pretty packed at the time we arrived. We ordered some drinks off the VHS tape "menu". My wife and I got the Zack Attack! and the My So Called Lychee. My sister and her husband had some other cocktails. All the drinks were great and the bartenders were some of friendliest and attentive staff. Overall, this hidden speakeasy was one of a kind in my book. We all enjoyed hanging out, drinking some drinks and playing OG games. We'd come back if we find ourselves in this part of the IE. If you were a 90s kids, I think you'd have a great time here. Good times and good vibes here at "My Friend's House"! ( ^_^)b read more

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Literally such an awesome spot! Make sure you get there early to be put on the waitlist or reserve on open table. Drinks are delish and all the games are so neat! Definitely a nice spot to hang out and play some old school games. read more

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This is a super fun place to visit. I love the nostalgic decor, staff was friendly, drinks were good. There's a special with a shot and beer for like $13 or something. I ordered the pesto knots which has great flavor but I didn't taste any meat which is a bummer. There's a 2 hour time limit to be inside. I wish there was one of these close to where I live now (Temecula). read more

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This is a speakeasy place ............... so go to their website (https://www.myfriendshousebar.com/ ) and follow the instructions. It's quite novel, once you get in. As you can see from my pic we had the Adult "Lunchable". This is more about the whole experience than the specific food and drink. BTW, the "Lunchable" comes with 2 drink pouches: but your selection is limited to 3 different drinks, all fruity based. They were better than expected, but then again, it's all about the whole experience. They also have a full bar, and the other food options are a few pizza selections. As you can see in one of my pics, we played ATARI and PlayStation games. While I missed out on this during my childhood, the retro games were novel and fun for me. We had a fairly good time snacking away and trying out the games. When it was time to move on we went to the basic dart board. It was definitely something different to do on date night. read more

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We wanted to celebrate our coworkers birthday after work and decided to try this spot. I made reservations using open table. Someone will meet you at the entrance to check IDs and direct you to the real entrance. Once downstairs you're totally transported to someone's grandmas basement. The menu is on a VHS tape, the music is all 90s and the decor is legit. The only food is pizza/pizza wheels and a cheese and cracker tray. The prices are very fair, the bartender is great (drinks are NOT watered down). You really do have to leave after your 2 hours are up. Overall we had a great time. read more

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What a cool speakeasy bar! Making a reservation was simple on the OpenTable app. We were celebrating an award, and the hostess at the entrance was so excited for me; it was one of the highlights of my day! Walking down the stairs and into the bar was extremely immersive. Plenty of seating for all different group sizes and a big bar area. Lots of game options ranging from N64, PS1, Super NES, SEGA Genesis to cards and board games. If you play a game with controllers, you give the bartender your ID and you'll get it back when you turn them in. There's a fun assortment of cocktails, but they also have a full bar and can make just about anything. We got the Kowabunga Cooler and the Zach Attack, they were both very tasty. We also got the Adult Lunchable which came with two of the pouch drinks. It felt like a great value! The pouch drink flavors change so make sure to ask what they are. Ours were cherry limeade with rum. Overall, super nostalgic and cozy bar. Great vibe from all of the employees, and everyone down there was excited to hang out. Would totally recommend! Only constructive comment to management: think of a way to make the entrance for wheelchair users/those with mobility impairments have an element of fun, too! read more

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GENUINE THROWBACK FEEL! If you've did some growing up from anywhere from the mid-70's to the 90's you will absolutely enjoy My Friend's House. At My Friend's House, they've captured the era rather well from the furniture, to the video game set ups, posters, and more. Not to mention, they have plenty of video games to play. From Nintendo's Duck Hunt, to a variety of SNES games, with early versions of Mario Kart - just to name a couple... You will no doubt find something to relive or experience. My personal experience had me thrown back to the times I've spent at my friends' house back in the day! Moreover, the food and the drinks from the kitchen and bar were absolutely fantastic! The service here was nothing but the best! Liz was the absolute best! The adult Capri Sun is a must order along with the Buffalo Chicken Pizza Balls. I had a great time spending a Friday night here. Although reservations were required to enter that Friday, I am glad that reservations are in place because this speak easy is small and cozy... just letting every walk-in customer in would ruin the experience. So, be sure to book a reservation in advance! The process is an easy hoop to jump through based on the rewarding feeling it was to experience a visit at My Friend's House. read more

At first I honestly thought before going in, the space would be the highlight, but the staff really took the spot which is truly highly rare for a bar! They made the experience.. the experience. They were perfectly welcoming and helpful! When walking in we were greeted with excitement and were given the whole run down! Then once inside we were welcomed and were given a walk thru the menu! We saw lots of unique options for drinks by loved the fact we were asked what we loved and it was so helpful to get exactly what we wanted and drinks we didn't know that we wanted. Also the drinks were all perfectly mixed with just the right of sweetness and nostalgia! And the games, it can't name they all but if you just looked back at your childhood, yeah they got it read more

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Hey friends! Soft opening of My Friend's House speakeasy tonight and you're gonna love it, especially you millennials! Get ready to feel like you've just entered your friends house for some music maybe some games and drinks some snacks and a great time! Its a speakeasy, so hopefully you get the opportunity find your way in vs someone showing you! They have really tasty drinks, made with the good booze and they have fun names. I'm not going to spoil this for you. The beer list isn't my favorite, but they are $6, so its a deal for a bar. But I liked both of the gin drinks on the menu. There are some snacks that come from the pizza place above. The little pizza pinwheels are VERY tasty and my crew loved the pizza. I skipped pizza that night. We were there for a soft opening to work out the kinks so it was fun putting together tips to submit, but overall, they have it pretty dialed in. Come hang out in your friend's basement where all of the families furniture remanants landed amongst other entertainment. Enjoy the tunes of the 90s. GO HERE. But don't look at the photos on Yelp if you want to be surprised! read more

My Friend’s House - Welcome to my Friend's House! - Pizza Near Me - Redlands, California

We just had an amazing experience here tonight! We were mainly taken care of by Liz at the bar. Her drinks were amazing. We were nosy and saw that a party next to us asked her to surprise them for their next drink order and she just made up something on the spot. My wife and I had FOMO and asked to create the same drink. It was amazing. It had some tiki vibes and it was NOT on the menu. Of course we played some vintage console games right at the bar. Overall a great experience for a night out in Redlands! read more

My Friend’s House - The "surprise me" drink - Pizza Near Me - Redlands, California

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Super fun, friendly, and interactive environment and I love that we have a cool new speakeasy in Redlands. I will say though that this place is definitely for millennials. I took my sister here (Gen Z) and this was definitely a time capsule she was not meant to open. We arrived too late to order food so I can't speak for the food. But the drinks were strong, and still delicious. read more

Love this speakeasy! First visit and had a ton of fun! Immersive, Various Games, Delicious Drinks and Fun Environment. Two hour limit. The only downside was the other people... I'd rather pay to even enter and have less people. It's not super crowded, but you have to jump on a section or seating area if it becomes available. We sat in 1 section and played some video games, then moved to another table to play UNO and we wanted to go to the other corner that had a different video game but had people swoop in literally right in front of us to take it. So we waited but they took an hour here. Weren't playing any of the games - just photos of themselves. After an hour, we asked if there is a limit in certain areas to allow others to check everything out and they did say yes and they mentioned it to the group so they left and we had to rush in to sit there before another group - but told them we are out in about 30 and they can take it after us which they were cool with. We played some Mario Kart while enjoying our last drink and then left. Other people ca be a bit more courteous but there may need to be signage to just be respectful due to limited timing. read more

Such a cute place. I love the nostalgia of everything. Definitely a blast to the past. I will come again. The entrance is a cute touch. read more

My Friend’s House - Drink Menu - Pizza Near Me - Redlands, California

I was so so excited when I heard about My Friends House through social media- and it lived up to the hype! The consoles, the card/board games, and even the fun drink names really matched with the interior to take me back to the 90s. I got the adult lunchables with the two alcoholic drink pouches which was honestly such a good deal for $35 (the pouches were STRONG too). Everyone had such a fun time playing and hanging around. Just beware that there is a 2 hour limit stay if its busy. One feedback I would say is if the management could let people know everyone in your party has to leave together- we didn't know until we were leaving a few minutes past 2 hours and one of my party mates really had wanted to stay longer so he had to chug his beer. Definitely on us for staying too long, but wish we knew that beforehand. read more

Such a cool 90s themed speakeasy. Although personal service is terrible - I wanted to book a birthday outing and it says on their page to speak to someone for large parties (I messaged here on yelp, called multiple numbers, left voice mails - and never got a response). So not sure how one is supposed to go about booking if no one ever replies. But the bar alone is really nostalgic and the drinks are great! read more

My Friend’s House - Old fashioned and Gimlet - Pizza Near Me - Redlands, California

A amazing speakeasy in Redlands! This isn't your pretentious Downtown LA style joint with $30 drinks-- prices are reasonable and guess what? The drinks are damn delicious. My party had the Big Grandma Energy, Konami Code, Care Bear Potion, My So-Called Lychee and the adult pouch drink *cough" adult Capri-suns *cough*. I was really impressed with the Konami code which was a spirit forward drink that was was also a super easy sipper. Vibes were on point with the period correct decor that made us feel like we were transported back to a homies house in the 90's. There were old couches with plastic covers on them and some movie posters from the '90s and '80s. The PlayStation console had Tekken with all the characters unlocked We're looking forward to coming back here for drinks after dinner after the grand opening. read more

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Very unique place. The drinks were pretty pricey, so we didn't order much. I loved the retro vibes and areas though it was super crowded. It seemed like the perfect millennial spot, as it was full of them. Lots of the controllers were knock off and broken, but it was cool to see so many old games. It was sorta hard finding this place, though it's just fully to the right of the Redlands Public Market, by the pizza place. We shuffled along everywhere inside, but eventually made refuge at the bar once spots opened up. Wouldn't come here again, but I absolutely recommend to anyone coming for the first time. read more

My Friend’s House - Bar - Pizza Near Me - Redlands, California

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Such a cool concept!! This place is located in the Redlands Public Market. It's very easy to find and is worth a visit. We chose to get the "lunch-able" and a slice of pizza. The meal came with 2 pouches of adult cherry lime-aid. The food was good and the drinks were good as well. The staff was very attentive and answered all of our questions. There was a 2 hour time limit, which makes sense due to the size of the room. It's enough time to eat and have a couple of drinks while playing Nintendo on a 90's style couch. Amazing! We will be back!! read more

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This concept bar is such a great idea and I can't give enough kudos to this establishment. I'm from L.A. and I don't think there is anything cool like this there. I'm always impressed with all the businesses I go to when I visit Redlands. We made a reservation through OpenTable. You might be able to do a walk-in, it just depends on how busy they are. A reservation does not mean you reserve one of the sofa or sitting areas that are not the bar. Those are up for grabs. You and your party also have 2 hours to hang out. Everything is done in 90s nostalgia, as if you're visiting your friend's basement, the music is a mix of pop, hip-hop, grunge, heavier on the pop side (think NSync, Backstreet Boys, and various hip hop). I was in my 20s during the 90s, so I was more partial to grunge and indie alternative. You can play games from the bar or at various cozy areas with sofas. The menu is so cute, presented as VHS cases. My favorite drinks are the spicy tequila CapriSun-inspired drink pouches, the Kowabunga Cooler, the Ginnifer Aniston, and the 9021-Rose. I still have yet to try the snacks. As a child during the 80s, I can confirm the decor is spot on, down to the knitted grandma blankets (it makes me wish I still had mine :'( and the wood panel walls. I really commend the owners for creating this bar and I look forward to going again :) read more

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Amazing! Great experience, service, and quality food! The environment is super fun and relaxed. The cocktails are superb and pizza is to die for! The games are an awesome bonus to the entire experience! read more

My Friend’s House - Pizza Near Me - Redlands, California

My Friend's House is a really cool speakeasy-style spot in Redlands. The vibe inside is unique and makes it feel like a hidden gem. The drinks were well made and they have some great options if you're looking for something a little different. They also serve pizza by the slice which is perfect if you're hanging out for a while. Overall it's a fun place with a great atmosphere and definitely a spot worth checking out with friends. read more

You most likely already have every gaming console this spot has to offer.. The most original things, gladly a nerd enough to say, are the X-Men animated series VHS tapes displayed behind the bar.. & that is to expect that the actual VHS tape is in the original box. Otherwise, if you don't have a reservation, the hosts will allow you in, but act like they're doing you a "favor"... In my honest opinion, overhyped & underwhelming.. It looks like your grandmas house, & because of their "limited" space, it's real easy to order an overpriced drink. You want a similar experience? Hook up your old N64 or OG Playstation back up to your TV & get a 24 pack at your local grocery store. Oh, & food's upstairs! Bye! read more

My Friend’s House - 2 beers & the 1st Gen. Playstation w/ about 15 games & only 1 seat (not pictured)... Fuuuuuun! - Pizza Near Me - Redlands, California

This place is amazing!!! Highly recommend for anyone who grew up in the 90s and played video games of any kind. The vibe felt just like you were with your friends back in the good o days. The drinks were very yummy and strong which I prefer. Can't wait to go back soon! read more

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Very cool and easy speakeasy. This place definitely doesn't have the traditional stuffy speakeasy vibes. It literally feels like my grandparents basement, all it's missing is the mildew smell. The service was wonderful, the decor was so precise, the drinks were delicious. It's perfect! read more

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Easily one of the best speakeasy's I've been too. Spend hours here with friends using all their game consoles and board games. Drinks were also very unique and great. Overall vibes were dope and the best part is that it's local! read more

My Friend’s House - Pizza Near Me - Redlands, California

location was absolutely great. the decor was amazing. the drinks were to die for. the vibes were immaculate. the reason i couldn't give it a 5 star was the staff, the customer service and staff were extremely rude. i know they deal with a lot drunk people or 21+ but they were so condescending and we as a group felt like a burden asking questions or just talking. but overall the place and location and drinks were worth it. read more

Super cool spot if you're looking for that hanging out in your friends basement vibes. Great posters, awesome games and cool drinks! I will definitely be back! read more

Sick place! Had lots of fun!! But DO make a reservation!! The entrance is near the arcade area if anyone gets lost.

Definitely a place of nostalgia for us millenials. Laid back vibe. Loved the old NSYNC memorabilia, board games, and the lunchable style drinks and snacks. read more

Went to this place on a Sunday at 6pm with reservations. The place was absolutely packed, there was no seating. Staff members were rude. Ambiance was cool but we were unable to get a seat on a couch or anywhere near a TV because it was so packed. Was interrogated by a rude security guard when we were leaving. We will not be back. read more

Super cool location and theme. Very intentional details and overall ambiance. Good and drinks were delicious and the service was fantastic. Both bar tenders were met were super friendly! Highly recommend this place. read more

My Friend’s House - Adult Lunchable - Pizza Near Me - Redlands, California

Failed to receive a text or call when the table was ready. For that we never experienced the food, drinks or decor. Though it sounds lovely, the staff seems unable to inform people when they have exceeded their limit as noted by the host as we requested a table. We were willing to wait and provided a number; however we never received a text either acknowledging that we were on a wait list, or that our table is even ready. read more

Great nostalgic place! Loved the ambience wished I could keep it a secret. Bartender was very friendly. Reservations were on point t and person at door was nice. read more

I came here on a Sunday evening after scheduling a reservation through Google. After arriving 15 minutes prior to our reservation we arrived at the location but tried entering through a wrong door and was greeted by the rudest Elvis I've ever met. We knocked on the door and he responded with "what do you want" I explain right here for a reservation and he told us it was the wrong door. Without any direction or customer service to the correct door we proceeded to go back upstairs. We then found the correct door and proceeded to check in but was asked to step back by a gentleman who was working the front. Our excitment changed to uncomfortable and you can tell they were irritated by something. Please check online for "specific directions" as we were reminded we were not following them and they were on their website. I explain that we reserved through Google on Open Table and Google gave us no directions whatsoever just a confirmation email and apologized. It really turned the vibe from positive to a negative and became uncomfortable to how irritated staff was that either we were not playing along or confused...So much that he put on my wristband wrong so that it stuck to my hairs on my arm and had to snag it off "accidentally"... What made up for the outside staff and greeters where the bartenders and the nostalgia everywhere. Once you get downstairs the customer service changes completely and everybody is so professional. There's plenty of games to go around. And it's really a fun experience. If you sit at the bar the bartenders can even switch out controllers or offer to switch games for you. If you're the owner to this establishment please talk to your outside staff and security because the customer service is not up to par when you are not around to notice. If employees don't have the same energy as when you hired them please replace them. This is to awesome of a place to go down by bad customer service and reviews. I'm going to be going back in a few weeks to give this place a second try hopefully it was just the outside staff having a bad day. read more

This is a great bar! Awesome vibe, welcoming and well organized staff, and really enjoyable time. They pulled off the secret 90's basement speakeasy perfectly. Extra praise for our bartender Indiana. He is the most skilled mixilogist/bartender I have seen work in Redlands. If you happen to get him serving you, take the time to watch him craft the cocktails. I was particularly impressed by the effort he took to customize mocktails for our friend who doesn't drink. He put real effort into creating something special and our friend said it was some of the best mocktails he has ever had. Cocktails on point as well. Everyone in our party enjoyed their drinks, the vibe. Reasonable price for value in the experience. Would recommend making a reservation if you go. We will back soon. read more

I won't spoil much but I will day that if you're looking for a way to time travel and relax this is the spot for you. The whole setup is truly magic in a nostalgic way and the bartender, as well as management, are truly on top of their game. Truly a night to remember and i can't wait to visit again soon. read more