I had been a patron to this bar for about 4 years(basically, was a regular) and always had enjoyed and looked forward to going, but when the new owners took over the place, it definitely wasn't the same good 'old bar. Unfortunately when the greatest bartenders left, a Bartender named Chrissy took their shift, and might I add she is NOT a good bartender, she is neither friendly or nice. Now my husband and I go to The Copper bucket which I have noticed that a lot of the regulars whom use to go to Pogos now go to this bar. read more

Awesome place to gab a few drinks! cheap drinks chill crowd great music what more do you want! if you are in the area you should check it out read more

I love this place! It may not be the classiest, but if your looking for a cheap drink and good tunes then this is the place. A lot of people on here complain about the atmosphere and the people that go there, but it is what you make it. I usually go with a group of friends and every time we've gone, we've all had a good time. I'm not sure how much pitchers are, but I believe they are no more than 10 bucks and that's not bad. I usually get vodka tonics and they're only like 3 dollars. You can't beat that! I only wish this place was bigger. If your looking for a 5 star lounge your not gonna find it here, but what you will find is a good time! read more

As far as I am concerned, this is the best dive bar in the valley. Landslide. And I go to a lot of dive bars. Cheryl and Shannon are my faves-- strong drinks, adorable human beings. But I've never disliked my bartender, I just don't know everyone else's names (). Divey but safe-feeling--half the people there are the type of regulars that would back up security is someone started being a dick. Will runs security and he's the greatest. Cheap/strong drinks, plethora of parking, rad jukebox and fantastic employees...10/10, yo. read more

Best dive bar around hands down! There revamped menu is amazing. I haven't had something i didnt like. So if your looking for a new watering hole give pogos a try. Oh and drink prices are the best around! I gaurentee it! Ask for Vanessa she's the best! read more

I have been coming here for over a year, amazing bar!!! CHERYL & JIMMY are the perfect duo. Any time you want to have a good time with the life of the party and best prices in town....get over to pogos!!! Best time of your life.... read more

Pogo's - Classy women only! - Dive Bars Near Me - Van Nuys, California

I've driven by this place numerous times and didn't stop because it looked seedy. Luckily, I stopped in tonight. This is a jewel of a dive. The bartenders are really nice, drinks are solid, charge of minimum of $10, good townie crowd, overall good time. If you like dives, you'll love this place. They have a parking lot in the back, so no need to park on Saticoy unless it's full. The bouncer hangs out by the back door, so it seems that would keep away most petty theft in the parking lot. 6/9/13-Went again, and it's still a great little local bar! The bartenders are very nice and attentive. Once again a mix of young and old...including a 90 year old sweet lady at the end of the bar! No bouncer this time, but it wasn't busy enough to need one. Parking lot still felt safe, although I wouldn't suggest a woman walking to her car alone at night, ever...anywhere. read more

Always have a good time when I go there. Great people all around: patrons, staff, management. Regulars are welcoming (and entertaining at times). If you like cheering for your teams, this is a great place to watch the games. Oh ... btw ... A/C is always on when it's hot!!! Lots of parking in the back. Cool atmosphere. read more

Dive bar! Parking out back... Intimate interior... Darts & pool tables... that... no ppvs... Cheap drinks... definitely has a heavy local vibe... Just be cool and they'll treat you right... Not pretentious at all so don't be a snob! Nice tequila selection, really nice liquor stash in general. 3 top chef tequilas, two bloody Mary's, a gin and tonic, 3 Chardonnays and a bag of chips around $65! Cool deal!! I'll be back! read more

Yeah, the crowd is a bit rough but that's the valley for ya. Just gotta mind ya biznessss and get drunk with the homies. Tons of creepers/lurkers here, but shit, name a place where there isn't?! I was a little taken aback when I saw some grannys kicking it, getting drunk at the bar, but it was actually pretty cool. G-mas gotta get drunk too y'know. Like the other reviewers stated, pretty good beer on tap for CHEAP. Pretty much one of the only reasons I'd keep coming back. The only downside to this spot is that I run into too many people from high school and I'm not tryna see those assholes anymore. 4 years was enough. read more

I like this local dive bar. Everyone here is very casual and nice, the pool table is usually open or has a short line. Service is fast, drinks are cheap, the food is great. Their onion rings are on point. The bartenders have been helpful and cheerful every time that I have gone. I have returned at least 5 times and will counting to be a customer here. read more

Quick update on this bar... to my surprise, they now serve food 7 days a week from 6-11. It used to just be Wed - Fri from 4-8. Instead of the usual taquitos that I normally order, I decided to venture out and try the club sandwich the last time i was there. I was expecting a small rinky-dink little sandwich, but this thing was stacked high. I couldnt finish it... had to take it home in a doggy box !! And it was pretty damn good !!! I'll be ordering that again soon! read more

I've been here countless times as it is the closest bar to my area. The service has always been great, and anytime a slight problem arises due to another bartender, Tony is always there to fix it. He is one of the kindest bartender I've had the experience to be served by. I don't really know the other bartenders here; but they are also very friendly and kind. Tony highly values customer service, and he leaves a great impression and the open invitation to return, makes you feel very welcome. I continue to come here for the amazing service and friendly faces. read more

Pogos is the classic true dive bar not the upgraded posh pretendo version of one. I enjoy both types of places. The place is what it is and is good at being just that. So people who complain about it are people who are expecting something more. Its true what other yelpers have said about it being depressing and there are many alcoholics, possibly mentally ill. There are also trashy people that come from other parts of the valley because the drinks are so cheap. To some of those people. This is going out to a real fine place to spend like a baller. Pogos is like a magnet attracting the dregs of the San Fernando Valley. The ones that dont fit in neither here nor there. I enjoy being around these types of people every once in a great while. Especially if I am down about something. Because next to them I feel great. I realize how great my life is, has been, and will continue to be. LMAO. Seriously though! I have had some really good times spending more than four times less than what I usually spend. I put 5 dollars in the jukebox and buy everybody drinks when I go and thats how I get started. YEA! LONG LIVE POGOS! read more

This bar is just what I need. 50¢ pool, $7 menu. Great food, Edwin the cook is my hero and the jukebox rocks. Always a cool crowd. Great dive bar read more

Just on first impression alone, I dig this place. A pint cost $3.50....$3.50!!! Wow. The bartender is very sweet and I dig the atmosphere. Outside, it looks like you'll get stabbed, but inside its like the bar in your hometown. Stop by.:) read more

Pogo's - Dive Bars Near Me - Van Nuys, California

I stumbled upon the gem that is Pogo's on a trip to visit some friends. I can see how the crowd could be rough if you're a typical douche looking for a fight or a bitchy broad looking for some fancy frou frou drink but as long as you can appreciate beer or slam down any drink ending in "bomb," you'll be A-OK. It seemed like a typical dive bar but after a lot of pitchers of fat tire and hefeweizen (and a sing along to Bohemian Rhapsody), I ended up having a damn good time read more

I used to live in Florida and loved hanging out in "old man" bars. You hear the best stories in there and those ol' bastards know how to drink! Well I found that same vibe at Pogo's. Just the name alone is reason enough to go... has a nice John Wayne Gacy/dead boys in the crawlspace ring to it, huh? What you get at Pogo's is cheap drinks, great bar food and even better goddamn entertainment. Sit at the bar and get some healthy drinks poured by Linda, an amazing mature English transplant that knows how to keep 'em coming. Look around the room and you'll quickly be grateful for what you still have...a job, all your teeth and your dignity. Watch the old men drinking away their failed lives or watch the twitching scabby dudes looking over their shoulders before they escape to the filthy bathroom. I know from experience that if you snort enough drugs in one of those stalls, the smell isn't so bad. I still have a soft spot in my heart for Pogo's. Unfortunately, since I just hit 1 year sober, I can NOT even think about going back. If you do go, drink one for me and send Linda my love. read more

Great place to watch sports. Food is excellent, drinks are cheap and the bartender staff is fast, friendly and fun. Even the owner interacts with his customers. They have pool tables, dart boards and (my favorite) a Golden Tee golf machine. To top it all off, they really keep the place clean. read more

Amazing place the food is BOMB!! Better than any other "bar food " the service is amazing please come !!!

Another successful night at pogos. Had a great time with friends eating and drinking. Thanks pogos read more

Pogo's - Another amazing night at pogos!!! Great drinks, great food with Family! - Dive Bars Near Me - Van Nuys, California

I've been here a few times. Walking distance from my home. I love the bartenders. They are very friendly and good looking. Another thing I really enjoyed about this bar is the clientele. Classic rock/rock and 80s+90s kind of music, which I love! They also have a dart board, a pool table and a jukebox. Although I have never bought food at Pogo's, I'm sure their food is very tasty. Cheap prices and STRONG drinks. Overall, great atmosphere. read more

Best Dive Bar in the Valley! Great Atmosphere, great drinks, great bar food! Overall a great time. This is the place you go when you are in the mood for a liquid lunch or at the end of the day to enjoy a few good drinks to recover from a long crazy day, and if you had way too many drinks you can come back the next morning and have some great hangover food. read more

This place is super friendly. Everyone that I have come across here are really nice. The staff of great! SECURITY is good. The drinks are ok good place to get beer! Mixed drinks are inconsistent if you want the truth. The tacos are delicious. Great vibrations. read more

You come here for the homely SFV vibe and cheap drinks and end up feeling like a regular with its consistent crowd of memorable locals. Claudia the bartender is on point and always has a smile on her face. One more tequila shot! Hit me! read more

Best nachos and beef tacos I ever had. A little on the man side.. Is a bar. If you want delicate nachos and delicate tacos.. Go to taco bell.. But if you want something out the man cave.. Where you'll need to lick your fingers and a few more napkins... This is it. From the bartenders to the people that frequent the place.. Best local bar around. read more

I went there a month or so ago. Henry the bartender suggested breakfast at their place. WOW their cook Jimmy is amazing. For $8 bucks got toast, eggs, big bacon, and big hash browns. Their was lov in that cooking n on love with the price. read more

Pogo's - Big Bacon, Eggs, Hashbrowns and Toadt for $8bucks! - Dive Bars Near Me - Van Nuys, California

Love this place, it's a great neighborhood bar, I always see friendly people I know. Marv, Tony and the whole staff is great. The culinary is typical bar food done well, I eat once a week at least. The prices are fair and atmosphere is fun. They have top notch security, friendly but firm, I feel safe drinking here with my wife and friends. read more

What a fun place to be at the time I was there, who would have known that people are in a bar at 1pm? Drinks were delicious, bartender was fun and gave us good recommendations. I bet this place is poppin at "regular" bar hours and weekends! I def have to come back! read more

Cheapest beer in the valley. Trust me, I'm an alcoholic. $10-$13 pitchers. $5 shots. $0.50 pool games. Tell them Andy sent you. read more

Pogo's - Huell Howser lives here vicariously. - Dive Bars Near Me - Van Nuys, California

The Best Bar in Van Nuys!!! Thank god for the new owner...They now accept credit cards!!! Honestly I love it there. The atmosphere there is great. Whether you want to play pool or just kick back and listen to their awesome jukebox with some drinks this is the place to be! Food is pretty good too! Totally recommend it! read more

First time there to watch the Dodger game had a blast wings,calamari, beer... atmosphere was great would recommend this place ...

Been coming here since it was a hole in the wall. Now it's become a descent lil sports bar with security, juice box, pool tables, and good food. If your looking for a quick drink or snack you can't go wrong with Pogos. Just beware all who enter Pogos might not come out sober. Cheap drinks always win. read more

the best steak sandwich ever, you can't go wrong, love their fish chips oh yea chicken wings no body can beat , eat them two or three times a week, maybe four i really believe pogos is the best read more

Not the biggest place, but this is your typical chill bar. Had a great time celebrating my friends birthday. Good times.

BEWARE! The bartender tonight was SO RUDE!!! Overcharged me for drinks that I didn't even order!! Half of these reviews are fake.

Got kicked outta this place. It was a long time coming. Kept coming back here outta convenience. It's definitely a black hole of a place. People here keep there heads down because they don't want to piss off the short tempered owners. Cheap drinks, microwaveable food from Costco. Get your cheap thrill in this place. read more

These people know nothing about customer service. If you have a complaint. Shove it up your, you know what. DO NOT TRY AND PLAY MUSIC. THEY WILL RIP YOU OFF. Can I put 0 stars? read more

Great service Awesome vibes Can wait to come back! Never empty! Tony is your man when it comes down to it! He will take your order with wonderful service. read more

Pogo's - Bar is always full - Dive Bars Near Me - Van Nuys, California

This place is very eclectic. I've been in there multiple times and, depending on the time of day or day of the week, you'll find your age group here. What's nice is the food is great and the bar tenders are friendly. I also like that there pool tables are in great condition and only cost .25 a game! Their juke box also has mobile connectivity so you can use an app to look at its music instead of hovering around it. Very good place all around. read more