This place was just great, the drinks were decently priced and the people were just great, the bartender Val I think was such a doll. Can't wait to come again! read more

Went to have a drink in honor of a friends's passing and have a toast to her. We had some Goodtimes here read more

Poor Denny's Saloon - Booth where we used to chill... went for a drink for a friend's celebration of life. - Bars Near Me - Whittier, California

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Inexpensive classic dive bar. Cash only, retro 60's early 70's woodpaneling, looks, smells and acts like a classic dive bar...and belive it is . I'll definitely be back. Mo drama, cool laid back bartender. read more

Poor Denny's Saloon - Main bar area. No surprises here...but continuity is great.Me thought Bart Simpson would walk in any moment. - Bars Near Me - Whittier, California

Great little dive bar! Full of locals! Everyone was kind and welcoming! It's nothing fancy it's a good ole hole in the wall but I definitely had a good time without being harassed haha read more

We went for the first time yesterday and we will definitely be back ! good music and friendly staff ! definitely gets busier later in the day but we got there around 3pm on a Saturday and chilled at one of the booths :) read more

Great place, friendly bartenders, great vibe and cheap drinks!!! Cash only! Worth the visit!

Poor Dennys what can I say.. It's Cheers reincarnated.. good music , cheap drinks , $ cash only .. and good a/c.. me and my honeys favorite watering hole read more

Poor Denny's Saloon - Bars Near Me - Whittier, California

Teresa is so out going. Every song I played on the Jules box she was bobbing her head. Plus she was easy on the eyes. Great personality and made my experience so much fun. read more

Poor Denny's is a classic bar that is super old school. It's a cash only establishment, but the drinks are super good & affordable. The A/C is always cracking & the la music juke box is really good! read more

Do you like a dive bar, this is better. The people are real and have been nothing less than a good conversation. It never seemed slow and I never wait long for a drink read more

The crowd was pleasant and the bartenders were cool. Not fancy bar so be cool with expectations. No cover charge The music playing was a mix of Rap, r & b and I believe I heard Selena como la Flor come on at one point. $4 drinks oh yeah!! Honey jack w sprite or Jack and coke is what I was dranking. They had tv's showing the Winter Olympics. California lotto is available here. Dart board It's a small spot and for what it's worth I had a good time here. I didn't see security, considering the area just be aware of your surroundings. Yelp review challenge 11/100 read more

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My new favorite bar. I'll need back for sure. Great bartender, great drinks, great prices. Cash only. read more

Poor Denny's Saloon - Beautiful bar and a beautiful bartender - Bars Near Me - Whittier, California

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(Drank 08/22/18 WE @ 1:30pm): No need to feel poor, Denny...it seems your patrons really love you and your saloon from just my first visit! I had the fortuitious occasion to have come across Poor Denny's Saloon as I met a former tenant who recently moved out of a nearby property my family and I owned to return a security deposit. Some of my favorite dive bars have disappeared in recent years or reimagined themselves to something completely different and off-putting. So, to my pleasant surprise this boat of a bar brought a smile to my face with all the earmarks of true diviness. Would I make this a constant watering hole each time I was in the area!? PURCHASE Modelo Negra ($4.00 x 3): One of my favorite Mexican cervezas mainly because it had more flavor than most lighter offerings south of the border, I eventually stopped at three on this particular day https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=qBJY8ZfShQO4Fyy-8z7iJQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. On a recent visit, I went lighter with a Pacifico https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6jFPY2RVpSbpVK2WyYc6og&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. SERVICE I was immediately greeted by the active and effervescent bartender Crystal as I made my way to an open barstool where I parked my arse for a good hour or so. Once I perused what they had and made my decision, I had a beer in front of me. As quickly as I downed my first beer another appeared as if she read my mind. She made conversation with everyone and simply kept things moving like a ringleader in a circus. Crystal rocked! PARKING (FREE) Although I parked across the way on the street where there were plenty of non-metered spots (please carefully read all posted signs), they had a medium-sized parking lot - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE This dark tavern with an air of mustiness, its numerous elements from wooden plank walls, rods, reels, pictures, a freakish pelican statue https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=j3IjMSWNhtNHB1uNJaxu-A&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw and the like on display throughout to show the owner's love and passion for fishing, along with old leather booths https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=awGriUdyPBBsjIBTWOvzZw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, and a long long bar with equally similar stools https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=LR_diMmeK1Jq_XKgUd4HcA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, were all indications of a neighborhood dive joint where everyone inside truly knew each other. If you felt lucky (and many of these patrons did on this libatious afternoon), Keno, Lotto, and Scratchers were easily available to pass the boozy time https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=sZSswNmSeV_UGQytEjLBUA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. As a Donald Duck fan, I must mention the sign that greeted me at the men's bathroom https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=F-hybW5GkTR7p3-KclQ3hw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Only natural lighting was when someone opened the front or back door which garnered turned heads like prairie dogs on the range when spooked! Otherwise, it was the din of low-wattage recessed ceiling lights. There were several muted TVs while good rock & roll music played from a jukebox https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=w3RSYqIWd8fJ4TaSSt91ww&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL With the seemingly slow death of my beloved neighborhood dive bars, Poor Denny's Saloon was a fabulous find and would certainly return whenever I was in the area! This was a no-frills hangout that didn't serve food except for packaged snacks (but were allowed to bring your own), offered no taps but a small selection of bottled domestic ($3) and imported ($4) beers, and a decent liquor assortment needed to make the most basic of mixed drinks. However, the prices were dirt cheap, and the service was friendly and quick. Plus, I made easy acquaintance with everyone and was given a complimentary shot from a fellow patron! I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $12.00 BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, this was a CASH-ONLY kind of place (ATM onsite), so they didn't accepted any credit cards especially mine of choice...AMEX! 4.0 STARS. read more

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Amazing dive bar. I have lived in Whittier for 15 years and didn't know this place existed. Love the juke box selection and how the cocktails are made. Way better beer selection than the other 2 bars nearby (bottle only). Tip: no fancy cocktails, no pool table, just a dart game and CASH only. Highly recommend this place if you are a no frills kind of person. read more

Poor Denny's Saloon - Bars Near Me - Whittier, California

POOR DENNY'S aka (PD's) is back in business, as of July 5, 2021.... After being closed due to COVID. New hours of operation are NOW 10am-2am EVERY DAY OF THE WEEK, INCLUDING HOLIDAYS!! Come by and say Hellooooo to all the lovely ladies that once served you before the shut down!!! This is a CASH BAR ONLY! This is truly the best drinking hole in SFS!! read more

Wow! My first time at poor Denny's. Great atmosphere and reasonable price drinks. Adrianna the bartender was very cordial and was quick with my drinks. Thank you!!! read more

I love this place! One 9f the best hole in the walls. The bartender Ginny is the best! Thank you for your wonderful hospitality! read more

Poor Denny's Saloon - Bars Near Me - Whittier, California

Next on our Sunday bar run was this little hidden spot in area filled w/apartments, businesses and next to a raunchy motel. W/that said, I was a little scared because I grew up in that area next to the other dive bar (the Stein) and that there is a lot of activity that goes on, but seems that is mostly when darkness falls probably late on certain nights I suppose.... Verdict: It was cool, a true dive w/nautical theme going (reminds me of my older brother's collection of antique sailboats, that looked more like a grandfather collection)....I liked it though. Cash only, no draft, cheaply priced bottled beer & hard liquor & I saw wine. Jukebox, vintage vinyl booths, dark and a casual chill atmosphere. Crowd old mixed w/young. Music was cool, 70's/80's mix early in the day and later (we came back) it turned into heavy metal. People/locals were pretty cool and friendly. It also was getting filled up, I can see it getting packed as night progresses. We'll be back. read more

This is a total dive bar. Very old and dingy place I couldn't believe it was open in the morning of all times. I thought bars opened up in the afternoon and beyond this place was open at an early hour. There was already drunks a couple of drunkards inside. I just peeked in and got a soda. read more

$3 dollar beers and $4.50 1800 tequila shots. Enough said Great service and friendly staff. Especially Jeanie A local must try! If you're ever in the Whittier area check it out! read more

The Poor Denny's saloon a place I go way back with.  It's been a while since the last time I was here.  The place doesn't change.  The bar has a laid-back atmosphere and some really good classic rock playing on the juke box.  The bartender was very cordial and had a nice smile.  She was very attentive when my beer bottle was empty.  What happened to the baby turtles?   I used to sit here for hours just drinking beers and watching the turtles swim in the aquarium behind the bar.  Oh well, even though no turtles still had a good time at Poor Denny's.  Cheers! read more

Very chill environment friendly staff price on the beers are great... Large TV to watch sports. Great selection of music in the juke box all a lottery machine. read more

Poor Denny's Saloon - Bars Near Me - Whittier, California

Great Jukebox, and it's A DIVE BAR!!! SO GET OVER IT... If you expect a line, or a douche bag bouncer with a velvet rope; DONT EVEN GET OFF YOUR CAR! For a dive bar, I give it four stars because: It's relatively clean, it doesn't smell like throw-up; and the jukebox AND bartender are great. Cheap, and not too small of a venue. read more

Meet up with friends on a late Sunday night. Amazing dive bar , hole in the wall. Don't have a variety of drinks but still have decent ones. $5 tequila shots (Cazadores). This is a cash only place. read more

Been coming here for 13 year and it's the best dive bar in Whittier. Inexpensive drinks, great jukebox, awesome dark dive bar feel and most of the bartenders are cool. They stopped serving food, sucks because their tombstone pizza was the best. Sometimes it can get a little rowdy and overly packed with a diverse crowd of hipsters, cholos and old regulars. A Young crowd has recently discovered this place, probably due to the fact that most of Uptown closes at midnight. For anyone with a backbone, cash and a good head on their shoulders should try this place. Very memorable. read more

Dive. Dive. Dive. But I like dives, especially when its less than a mile from my front door! Cheap drinks, clean restrooms, friendly bartender and good box. Now the crowd is really, really mixed and that doesn't really bother me much. I only gave 2 stars because of the location and police patrol. read more

Historical, fun and must place to visit at least once. And I guarantee you'll come back. Love the jukebox! The drinks are super cheap and the vibe is very lively. read more

DIVE DIVE DIVE BAR...great place to just hang out and have a brewski. CHEAP CHEAP DRANKS. $6 Hennesey with a splash of coke. Got several tv and place is clean and looks better than most neighborhood bars. read more

PART OF THE DIRTBAG RUN REVIEW SERIES: If you want to experience a whole other side to Whittier, or just plain blah of the Uptown scene, then venture out towards the 605 off Washington Blvd to this little dive. A stone's throw from two other dives, and with a handful of so good but so bad for you eateries within grasp (Doublez, El Atacor, Douglas, etc.), Poor Denny's is not without it's own charms. Let's get right to the point. This is a dive bar, so the drinks will be stiff and cheap, and the people will be interested. Though admittedly, recently a surge of would be hipsters and younger locals, in addition to the colorful regulars make any given Friday nite a fun time to be had. They have a decent jukebox, and the service can get hairy when it's packed. They have a darts machine and I think they got pacman or galaga, and one of those gamble/solitaire/lottery machines, but yeah, that's where exiles dare tread. Getting a booth requires a group effort that is early in striking a spot and sustained in holding on to it, if you hang aroung long enough to want to plant yourself here. Personally, the barstool tables near the entrance make for primo real estate for people watching and engaging others on the way in or out, or just to sit back and enjoy the spectacle. I like the street sign outside personally, it has an almost corny cartoony retro charm (kinda like the one at Animal Krackerz in la Habra). Friday nites are alright, as the regulars, hipsters, and pretty people contingent tend to drop in for a drink or two, or at the least a cameo. All in all a solid little dive. read more

Ended up here on a Friday night. A friend from Boston came to visit and he insisted we hit this place up. Man.. am I glad we did! As soon as we got there we got some beers and went straight to the jukebox (GREAT selection of music). Him and I started playing music we liked and it seems like everyone at the bar loved it, since people kept getting up to dance. At one point when we played "Let's Get It On" by Marvin Gaye, I saw the GREATEST rendition of this song sung live by 2 older dudes lol. Definitely one of the best/fun times I've had at a bar. If it wasn't for some jerk who was there by himself and looking for trouble with my buddy, the night would've been perfect. Anyways, I hope to come back soon! read more

Divey, psuedo nautical, and kind of rad... Cheap drinks and beers... low on pretense and with a sort of unpredictable vibe that only comes with drinking in neighborhood taverns across the L.A. Basin. U shaped booths are good for having drinks and sharing some conversations with friends. It's mainly a during the day, post-rehearsal spot for me so I couldn't give much too much insight on what the night crowd is like... read more

This bar was introduced to me by some friends who are very honest about their choice of this place. For starters it's a dive! But the experience is kick-ass compared to other places and experiences. If you are looking for a bar that is cheap prices and some snacks, then come here. Beer is $ 2.75 Well Drinks $3.50 You can't get any better than that. The bartenders are female and very nice to talk with. If you don't mind the coziness of neighbors and friends in the Whittier area, this should be a place for you as well. It is a modest as I can describe with a jukebox and pool table. There are pretty girls who come to this bar so be aware that it's like no other bar!! This place is off the 605 exit Washington BL and go east. read more

Been here only once about a year ago, but from what I could see it's a nice little dive w/a friendly vibe. The bartender was an older lady and she spent the night swooning over my boyfriend, talking to him the whole time! I barely could even talk to him! But alas, she brought out some home made lemon cake from the lemons in her backyard (or so she said) and gave us each a slice. Cool place to hang out for cheap drinks. read more

Great bar and great drink prices. Lisa is the Saturday Night bartender and she's the best!!! Only thing this place is missing is some karaoke! read more

2.5 stars Where do I begin. Ok this is definitely not the place you want to go for eye candy, but if want to chill with some friends and have deep conversations about The Simpson's, Family Guy and reference classic movies, and argue about what is more embarrassing to like Hall and Oats or Linkin Park this is the place to go, just be sure you come to our table. If you want a stiff drink be sure to tip the bar tender/tendress. The interior consists of a long bar on one side with booths lining the other wall. It's pretty dark and there is a nautical theme? There are two or three flat screens and Golden Tee for you athletic types. The music is great (digital jukebox) when my friends and I are there, I can't vouch for any other time. Overall It is a nice dive bar and is related to The Embers down the street. The regulars are pretty nice and everybody generally has a good time, sans the rare (but not really surprising) gun shots. read more

Where the drinks are dirt cheap and the clientele is even dirty n cheaper.. Ha... lol..All kidding aside you want a cheaper place to drink? STAY HOME!!!. It's a product of the environment. which means it has it's local charm, if your not the venturing type again stay home. But whether your young or old this is a great place to get your drink on. read more

a dive-ish bar that has about 5 feet from the bar to the wall, which runs along the length of the location, with little nooks on each end. the drinks are what you'd expect, and the place is semi-busy even on "busy" days. 3/5 read more

It is what it is. Its a dive bar. A lot of locals go here. if youre the type that wants a beer after work or live local this is the spot for you. The drinks are affordable and they show the dodger games here. If youre looking for fancy ....this isn't your place. If your game for a few drinks and nothing fancy youre good here. Seems to be busy around the first, fifteenth, and 30th of each month. overall cool/decent crowd. read more

Shannon makes the BEST michelada! throw an umbrella in that bitch, and you're set to party. Don't come here with high ass hopes, you'll be disappointed. It's as dive-y of a place as they come, nothing more... and nothing less! read more

Cool dive bar. played darts and had a couple w/ other locals. It was clean too!