Cool dive bar with a nice quiet vibe. The interior is much bigger than I thought and has a room with a pool table. They offer a variety of beers on tap which is my preference. No credit cards accepted so they only take cash and there's an atm inside. They also sell Lottery tickets but the machine was broken down when I requested to buy some. read more

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Update here! Still one of the most amazing places to hang out and yes they do accept card and cash. They look out for you and have an amazing team of people. My favorite is Randy, he takes care of you like fam! Of course Jackie and Tawny are also great as well, just bring yourself and enjoy the vibe you won't be disappointed! read more

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This is a great local spot! Nestled just east of Old Town Pasadena. Reasonable drink prices with friendly attentive bartenders. They also have a great sounding touch tunes juke box as well. read more

My second home! I love this bar!! A welcoming place always & good drink prices. Best dive in the area read more

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I came for two drinks on Friday night August 24th and they charged my card 7500? What gives? If you come here check your bank accounts.

Nice little dive bar. Service a little slow but they try there best with all the people being served.

Awesome little bar on the east end of Pasadena near Big 5. Came on a Wednesday night and was served by one of the coolest bartenders I've come across - Randy, who works Sundays and Wednesdays. Very chill local bar (everyone on this evening seemed like regulars) with a couple of pool tables and all the low-end to medium hard liquor offerings you can think of. It's a little divey, but not so much that you'd not want to take your girl or boy out here. Thumbs up for this cool Pasadena bar! read more

Not a welcoming environment. Great for regulars. I will take my money somewhere else.

Just like being at home! Best dive bar. We love Jackie the manager. Sunday Pool Team!!! Woo Hoo read more

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Local East Pasadena joint dive bar located between Rosemead and Michillinda....far from the maddening crowds of Old Town Pasadena. Two pool tables; league games here occasionally. Come on Saturdays and be treated to complimentary between 2-4pm. Greesyrert oarling plus parking in the back. If you're hungry walk a a 1/4 block west to the southwest.corner.if Rosemead and Colorado in the car wash parking lot for the taco truck....or you for the less adventurous types the Jack n the Box behind the parking lot. Strong drinks, good prices....low key and a great mixed crowd. Wi-Fi ( jukebox; Touchtunes). read more

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Jackie was awesome we had a friend celebrating her birthday and she totally made her birthday great! I love this hidden gem!

I never in my adult life have to a dive bar...where I was given 2 middle fingers , when her 3 male all ganged on me...bullied me. I called Sheriff's department...no help what's so ever.. It was first time there and my last time..What a wake up call..you guys know who you are..you are going to meet your real...A man..not a 67 yr old mother and grandmother read more

R place got a 118 on the Dive Bar checklist. Check out the pic of our list. We love this place, great fun and amazing people. read more

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The local dive bar with No cocatail menu but a super friendly place. The bartender will make you any drink that you can think of when play pool. read more

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Zero stars. Had to come here for APA. The bar tender and the "regulars" are extremely loud and obnoxious. The place reeks of Marijuana smoke. Seriously, the bartender is so loud she can be heard over the tvs, the music, and everyone else. The APA should be ashamed of themselves regarding this place. No one should have to play here. Horrible atmosphere, horrible people, horrible service. Disgusting. read more

Great bar with great drinks at a reasonable price. Annalee is an amazing bartender and will take good care of you.

Went in tonight and the woman bartender wasn't friendly at all. Very short and not welcoming. However Randy is the best! We've gone here strictly Sundays and randy always given the best service. He was friendly and very welcoming every time. The crowd is usually an older one and pool table gets pretty busy. Hopefully he's there next time . read more

Check your bank transactions the following day for unnecessary charges. After noticing 3 charges from using my debit card for a tab left with a female bartender. Remember to check yr bank the next day... read more

I am giving this place 5 stars because of the two bartenders. I absolutely adore the brunette and the guy bartender. Super chill people and always a blast hanging with them. You know you found a good bar when the bartenders are so friendly and welcoming. Plus all the people that go there tend to be so down to earth. Just an awesome vibe. Fully recommended read more

I dig old dive bars and this is one of them. I understand since the 50s. Lots of wood and some good barflies, pool tables, juke box, booths. A Barfly is talking in my ear right now. read more

Didn't had great experience in here. We came on Friday night and it took us forever to get a drink. The place was crowded and we couldn't get a sit. Generally the place has a potential, but it too small and too crowded read more

The best thing about this place is Tommy Johnson. I met him here at our place and he makes up for some of the crappy things about this place. I like the people who go here and I would love to give it five stars but I had a very negative experience with Adam. He's been nice to me since that day but he seems like he gets easily offended so once he reads this review he will probably be mean to me again. So I have to agree with Tina K. Her review is very accurate. So I'm going to list the pros for you first: 1-Nice people 2-Great pool players 3-Two pool tables 4-Great sound system 5- two restrooms for ladies (although rather small) 6-And 2 Nice staff heather and Janna at least 7-Seems like a safe neighborhood 8-You can play music from your phone with touch times app 9-You can bring food in and eat it there 10-Plenty of table space to eat sit rest etc. Cons : 1- adams fluctuating moods and crappy attitude towards new patrons Well there you go folks that's about it. Oh wait I would be remiss if I didn't share with you why my only con is Adams attitude. So here you go: I was at R Place playing pool minding my own business being a gracious little patron when my friend Zee came up to me and told me that Adam would not give him quarters's because Adam doesn't except anything less than quarters. Zee had dimes and nickels for him (no pennies), and he wanted quarters but whatever mood Adam was in caused him to be very snobby towards my friend Zee. He was so condescending to my friend and said out loud IN FRONT OF EVERYONE at the bar : "We only take *adult* money here, go home and break open your piggy bank if you need quarters!" WTF???!!!! How snobby / rude / unprofessional / condescending/ unwelcoming / and mean. When I went up to Adam to ask if this ridiculous statement was true Adam said "yes I do not accept anything less than quarters." To which I stated : "snobby snobby snobby it's not like this is the Ritz Carlton" I don't think Adam liked what I said very much. As I'm sure he will not like this review but -hey buddy the truth hurts. Thanks for being nice to me today but it's important to me that you're nice to EVERYONE especially friends that I invite to your bar who are willing to spend money there. Maybe you need to go apply at the Ritz Carlton I'm sure they're looking for bartenders but in case you didn't know you.... work at a dive bar babe. Reality check. read more

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I was introduced to this place by my friend Bryan. This little place was so much fun. Friendly locals, crazy bartenders, great music and an epic hangover! read more

You know that feeling when everyone's having a good time taking turns playing pool and having drinks? It's pretty fun! You know what can instantly ruin this convivial experience and make you want to give this place a 1 start review? When the bartender way on the other side of the business - out of nowhere - interrupts your game and starts shouting demands to see your I.D. If you ever happen to read this, Ms. Bartender: first of all, chill out. You don't need to start screaming like there's an emergency... it totally killed the vibe. Secondly, I wasn't even drinking, I was just playing pool; the people I was with who were finished and left their drinks at the bar. Last but not least, what happened was just plain embarrassing. Literally everyone went silent after that (and I'm pretty sure they would agree that that was awkward and unwelcoming). 1 star for the pool table... otherwise I'd give 0 if I could. read more

Had fun time. Anna the bartender was the main reason. She multi tasked well - including mixing drinks, playing mediator, therapist and referee among the local drinking crowd. This bar is a bit rough around the edges but that's the definition of a true dive bar. read more

Another low-key, divey alternative to trendy Old Town. Cheap drinks, pool tables, good juke box, and smoking is allowed. More brightly lit and cleaner than the Rado, but also smaller and quieter. This place has that "neighborhood bar" kind of feel. Parking is on the street or behind the bar in the alley. Convenient to the 210 freeway and Jack In The Box - in case you need some 99 cent tacos for the ride home. read more

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One evening while riding my motorcycle I passed by this sweet stretched red bike. Having never seen such a beast in person I had to stop in and find out who's it was. Upon entering the place was greeted by a very welcoming atmosphere. Few older gents playing pool, a couple at the bar and the dude with the bike who said oh I see you ride too. :-) Close friends ever since. Amazing how a bike brings guys together lol. Have since met an old high-school friend whom I hadn't seen in like 10 years. So place is good for bringing people together. Cat the bartender is cool and makes pretty strong drink. A bit expensive for a dive bar but this is Pasadena. Well if you're looking for something a bit out of the hustle and bustle of Old Town R's is a good place to come. read more

R Place - Finally ran into the guy with the red drag bike lol - Dive Bars Near Me - Pasadena, California

The service is horrible the girl that works ig Friday nights have a nasty attitude and even with a nasty attitude demands a tip and she mix drinks horribly can't even do a simple Jack and coke properly tasted so water down read more

If you play pool, the ambience is as smooth as the freshly laid felt on the tables. Drinks are ample and the service makes you feel like it's, well, it's R-place. Dual tables in adjoining rooms and a touchtunes jukebox that rocks! If I'm lyin' I'm dyin'! Rackem! read more

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My favorite bar. Just like cheers " where everyone knows your name ". Bartenders are cool, this is a good place to have a drink and relax

I'd give zero stars if I could. The older white blonde lady barternder "Janice" she claims her name is... is very rude and is quick to snap at you. I inquired about why my jukebox plays got quieted/silenced by the tv twice and she claimed she didn't know when I know for a fact from working a at a bar with a jukebox that the bartender controls the jukebox. I lost severaL credits not knowing the bartender turned down the jukebox and turned on The tv when she wanted. When she didn't like my inquiries, she told mE to leave and summoned the "bouncer" who had been sitting at the bar chatting with her and friends the whole night to kick me out. The only reason they could give to kick me out is because they asked me. The bartender then proceeded to vent about how she had to pick up a shift and she was tired.. And on top of that, in front of the "bouncer" the Bartender was being rude as heck the whole time and when I said ""do you see how she is treating me" the "bouncer" walked over and said something to the bartender, he then came back over and said I need to leave. I said "and then?" And he tried too say that that was a treat and was I threatening him. He seemed to not care about what was really happening and said just to leave a bad yelp review and shrugged his shoulders. This whole bar NOW is a joke. I used too come here with my mom as a kid and see her friends. Now it's trying to be bougee but honestly seems trashy. Sorry not. #sorry The bartender skipped my songs on the jukebox box even though I paid for them read more

Great place to enjoy time with friend. Very friendly staff. Pool tables, TVs to watch sports. Great atmosphere. read more

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Obviously some people don't understand what a dive bar is. It's small it's local and it's grungy. Last night was my second time there and not only are the locals extremely friendly the bartender Tawny welcomes you as if you were a family member. I'm not one to write reviews but by the time my friend got there I had 3 new friends to introduce him to. read more

Best place to chill out and get some drinks! Adam always makes the best drinks. Clean place. Nice people. Can't wait to go back. read more

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Typical dive bar. We stopped while out riding the Harley. Bartender was nice and provided good service.

Dive bar. Cheap drinks. Smoking indoors. Cool bartender. Pool table. Darts. Juke box. Camera in the back parking lot. I don't care if people smoke. Not even a little bit. I just hate indoor smoking. It makes my hair and clothes smell bad. I can wash my clothes with ease but washing my hair is an event. It takes 1.5 - 3hrs to wash and twist. With that said, the only times I will come here is when I have time to deal with my hair the next day. Heck yes, its that serious. read more

Still awesome, new bartenders have drastically changed the place - so it's okay now to order mixed drinks, as Adam and Janna will serve it to you with a smile. Whiskey, beer, pool, darts, tvs, jukebox, friendly bartenders - what more can you ask for? There's plenty of parking in the front on the street,as well as parking lot in the back (with a security camera back there). read more

bartender (Kat?) was really rude and insisted upon a one drink minimum, even to the designated driver. Then argued with him that she didn't care if he was designated driver or not - he had to buy a drink or leave. Not the first time the bartenders here haven't treated us right. gets two stars because generally the drinks are a good pour for the price. read more

Extreme dive bar, but also really homey and intimate. You can smoke in there, hang out with the regulars at the bar, play some cheap pool, throw plastic darts, or play the video games. Say hi to Sergio for me when you're there! Be warned however, that you will come home smelling like you've smoked a carton of cigarettes. read more

Yes...LA and its neighbouring communities are polluted and disconnected. And yes...it is easy to criticize Southern California for its drive-thru culture and obsession with donuts and burgers. Having grown-up in Vancouver with a Draft Dodger dad from San Gabriel, I have learned to look past LA's obvious flaws (that Canadians so love to target) and to really appreciate the unique culture of SoCal. One of the things I truly love about LA (and the States in general) is the plethora of taverns. They are windowless, cheap, comfortable, and designed for drinking. Canada is so conservative and set on serving food with liquor that it is refreshing to enter an establishment that not only lacks a menu but downright looks down on food. Taverns are for liquid calories only. R Place was recommended to us my one of my dad's old friends who is an aficionado of dive bars, and this is indeed a dive bar. Having said this, our bartender was polite and attentive, the bar was clean and organized, and you can order cocktails here if you feel so inclined. There are numerous TVs as well, in addition to a pool table and jukebox. We ordered a beer and a Jack n' Coke, and were offered some bar snacks with our drinks. The one thing we did notice was that it was a *bit* more expensive than you would expect a place like this to be. If I lived in Pasadena, I would definitely be coming here on a regular basis. read more