I was in Granada Hills this weekend and we ended up at this place Friday night and back again on Saturday morning. We were going to grab a cup of joe at Starbucks but I kind of had the shakes from the night before so we said what the hell and walked into Sugar Suite. It's one of those local bars that has been around forever and everyone seems to know everyone. They had 21 year old patrons also with some old fogies. When I walked it my eyes had to totally adjust since it was super bright outside than to walk into a very dark bar. I told the waitress I need a spicy hot red beer to stop my headache in it's tracks. Girlfriend hooked me up. 3 drinks later my 3 friends and I never made it to Los Angeles to shop in the alleys. But we had a great weekend and got our clothes shopping therapy locally. read more

The bartender is the best never got her name but she works night shift..if the owner sees this she needs a raise man she made the place become a good experience! read more

Well I strolled into this place on a weekday evening with a beautiful lady on my arm. (I don't know what force compelled me to go on a date to a strip mall bar in Granada Hills but c'est la vie). My date and I instantly remarked that we did not feel like we were in L.A. It was like some strange vortex into middle America or something. That's what happens when you venture into the "deep" valley. The bartender was a woman who appeared to have taken some really gnarly pills before I got there. I mean I want to give her the benefit of the doubt and say she was just drinking a lot of her own product but ... after some soul searching, I really think that there were some other factors in play. I ordered a Maker's Mark Manhattan (my standard drink) and she gave me a look like I had just ordered a "Sex on the Chocolate Choo Choo Fizz-Slide". I had to explain to her what a Manhattan was. Okay I get it, some places you just shouldn't order a mixed drink (even one with 2 ingredients). Perhaps it was my fault. I switched to beer shortly thereafter. Hard to fuck up a beer. When my lovely date went to powder her nose in the bathroom (or whatever it is pretty girls do in there), a middle aged lady gave me a look that, without any words, conveyed the sentiment: "hell yeah! You scored with that one, tiger." Sadly, I did not score that night. Can I blame the Sugar Suite for that? As much as I love a good scape goat, I will place the blame on my own shoulders where it belongs. If you are stranded in the deep valley and REALLY want to get wasted, Sugar Suite it is! read more

I went in here for the first time on Saturday night and it was pretty packed! It's a more mature crowd which is my kind of scene. There were three women bar tenders and it was pretty dark in there. We ordered Red Bull vodka which they made really good, $18. The only thing I would say is it is pretty small, kind of like the witches brew if you have ever been there. And it does become sort of a mission to get from the entrance to the bathroom since you have to maneuver through crowds of people. There are a few booths and a few tall tables with stools. I would come back here, they had good music too! read more

Sugar suite, you have been good to me :) I actually like this place now. I first started coming here w/ a really good friend of mine because she lives walking distance from here. At first I really didn't like the scene because it seemed very old and boring. I felt like the life of the party, pretty much. Our loud asses sharing a room w/ a bunch of bikers sitting by the bar drinking their scotch and playing ''library voice'' was not so shabby. After a few times, I would come on a weekend or Thursday & I must say it's actually pretty fun :) The ages vary, & I like that. I like that they have karaoke nights & the darts are always fun to play too. I just think it's a bit dangerous for the DJ's eye to be all close to the bulls eye. -Although I am exaggerating, he is pretty damn close to the dart area. -Jussssst sayinnnnn' I like that the jukebox does have some knockers I can fxxk with :D Definitely a chill little spot :) Also, you have Mc Donald's, Jug Jug, & fresh n' easy right there on the same lot for the drunken munchies :) CONVENIENT! read more

Bartenders are a bit snotty. One of them didn't know what a filthy Wet Martini was. When it gets busy, it takes forever to place an order. It doesn't cater to a young crowd at all. Kinda over this place. read more

Sugar Suite is the place where I had my first drink at a bar, mind you I was only 19. I was with a group of friends, and they didn't card any of us. So we sat around and got drunk underage, woo! They didn't seem to care because a few of my friends are regulars...now that I'm 21, I wouldn't pick this place as my first spot to have a drink, but it's also closer than most of the other bars in the area. Anyway, you walk into this little 80's style bar, pretty tacky, small but in a way slightly quaint. It's a good place to go if you're in the valley and don't want to have to go over the hill for a drink. But it is by no means classy. The place is usually full of 40 somethings singing karaoke to their hearts content, and for that it is pretty entertaining. Drinks are cheap, the bartenders are usually very nice and attentive, and the music isn't blasting so you can sit and talk with friends. Definitely not a place to go to meet people though, unless you are a 40-something that LOVES karaoke! Cheers! read more

*free parking *great music playing (pearl jam, Van Halen, STP) * strong drinks (my screw driver 9.50) whoa!! But well worth it *the fight that happened with my boyfriend after 1 drink.. Ha ha - minus a star for not serving food read more

I'm updating my review to four stars since they got rid of that bar tender I had mentioned in my last review. Kristen and Tiffany are still my favorite bar tenders in the valley. Drinks are priced right and Cheeks the Saturday night DJ is awesome. read more

Was there last night .. A very random stop and enjoyed it from the moment I walked in.. Great music , cheap drinks , good vibes. Definitely coming back to .. Oh BTW hot bartenders.. Coyote ugly style.. read more

Let me begin by stating all the wonderful facts about this place: Justine, Tiffany, Cristine, Ramsey aka Jesus and Brian the best bartenders in the valley. I met my fiance there 2 yrs ago so we frequent this place 1 or 2 times a week. Normally fri and sat nights are great here but recently its been a nightmare you seefights and occasionally you see to many gang members. wich I think its due to their unexperienced DJ. Wehope that management takescare of this problem before they loose to many customers like US. We donot want to cut our night short because thd rowdy crowd checks in after 9pm. We love this place read more

Older dive bar. Older crowd. Bartender (very skinny older lady) had very offensive vocabulary, F... this S... that. Kept texting on her phone and ignoring low drink levels. Had one beer and we left to Tequila's on Victory and Woodman. To the bartender's defense, the crowd was also very offensive. I got the impression they were looking for trouble. The expression "Beer Balls" about covers it. read more

Came here with a group of friends to celebrate a birthday. Small-Medium place. Once it got crowded, it was harder to walk around. I had a good time here. Just wasn't aware that they charge an additional .50 cents per drink when you have an open tab. This .50 cent fee ended up being an additional $5+ for me. I didn't notice a sign in regards about this "Fee". Bring cash so you can avoid paying this pointless fee. read more

Just like I like a bar, dark with stiff drinks and some good beer. They have Arrogant Bastard on tap. Only time I have seen this. Bonus Points: Iron Maiden on the juke box! read more

Essentially this bar could be the bees knees. The decor is pleasing. There is ample seating, at the bar and tables/booths across from it. There is a SWEEEEEEEEET corner c-shaped couch in the back where in the middle there's freestanding fireplace to keep warm at (although when I was there it wasn't lit, and it was COLD that night). The prices are also decent and there's plenty of parking. But even with the all the amenities the establishment can provide to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome, they can't control the crowd and every element that makes your experience less pleasant. For us it was the 50 something year old biker crowd. There were maybe 3 women in the place, until 11p.m. (when the younger CSUN crowd showed up.). It was a like a redneck family reunion. I'm not joking. It also, for some reason unknown, smelled like sausages and other dried meats in there. I figured I can ignore the crowd, drink my beer and play some darts with my boyfriend. When the people playing before us finished, they insisted on playing with us. We put 2$ in the machine...... And the 2 drunk guys insisting on playing with us would NOT leave the machine alone. They kept pressing so many buttons it took us almost 10 minutes to start one round. On top of that.... the dart board was malfunctioning and counting points wrong, and all of their darts were BENT. Sugar Suite, I will try you one more time. But please get some Febreze and fix your dart board. Please. Also, please don't put your dj in front of one of your 2 dart boards making the whole set up awkward again. Please. Thanks. :) read more

I just wish that there were better bars in the Valley. I decided to try this place a few months ago. While it wasnt terrible, it's just really one of those true dive bars. Not the Hollywood-type dive bar, where it looks seedy and but isn't... it's real dive. LOL But, would I go there again? Yeah... if I didnt feel like driving out of the Valley. read more

Good for people watching and the best bloody mary in Granada Hills. Word to the wise: Stay away from karaoke night. Far, far, far away. read more

I love this place. Great drinks and chill vibe.

Complete hole in the wall but the best one you'll find . Honestly before covid I was a regular 2x per week love the music and owner is amazing always hooking it up. She's incredibly amazing . I will forever support them ! read more

Place is not the best , drinks are good but music and atmosphere is pretty mediocre . Sorry to say but won't be coming back here anytime soon . read more

Not that I would ever go that early, but Sugar Suite opens at 6am. That's impressive and disturbing on several levels. Overall, Sugar Suite's got lots of comfortable bar seating, lots of tables, and a great fireplace with circular booth seating around it. Very cozy. My first time in here was fun so I'll for sure go back--most likely at 8am though, because the guys who go at 6am have a real problem. Gail the Thurs/Fri bartender is also very nice. read more

Sugar Suite - Cozy Fireplace - Bars Near Me - Granada Hills, California

The place is nice. Relaxed crowd, a bunch of friendlies and I'm a guy. I hate giving 3 stars because it seems like a bad review but it really isn't. I just don't go here often and it doesn't really call my attention. read more

PROS: Close to my house Kareoke CONS: Drinks are rancid!! Bartenders are rude and slow read more

A very casual, dark and retro dive bar, complete with pseudo plush leather booths! I'm bummed now if they've gotten rid of the karaoke though..my only reason for going to bars in the first place! Otherwise a cool place to hang after work or on the weekends...I saw a sign saying they're open at 6am?? I've yet to try to venture to a bar open that early...can you even drink at that hour in So CA? Not too keen on the dj when they're there. The type of music played seems a little too modern and out of place for the crowd that I've seen here. They should stick to the standard rock & roll and redneck country, hip hop doesn't fit the atmosphere at all. I was bummed however, that the last 2 times I asked for a White Russian, they were out of half & half or even a substitute. Luckily they had Blue Moon, but then bartender only had lemons to offer for the beers. Ew. read more

Went last night, always love coming here.Nice dive bar. But when did they start charging an entertainment fee? Checked my receipt this morning. I had 7 @ .50 =3.50 for entertainment fee. How did they come up with this cost, not sure. read more

Waited 10 minutes with no acknowledgement from the bartender as she carried on her story with her friends. Walked out. The end.

Vivi is right... She tgook me there ages ago.. It was a cool night, but that was down to the karaoke... And now its gone... Ohh shame... Vivi, I just told you... White Hearte IS better :D Yei read more

Serves its purpose. It's a hole in the wall, cheap drinks, loud music, kinda of an older crowd but overall it's a poppin bar. It did take a while for us to get drinks but it was a Friday night and for how packed it was the bar tender was doing pretty well read more

I normally don't write reviews but tonight my friend and I went in here and were going to get a drink. We both needed to use the bathroom so when we went in we went straight to the bathroom. While I was in there their was a cockroach on the floor instead of making a big deal I went out told my friend and we left. While we were walking out the rude bartender yelled something to the extent as yeah just take a shit and leave. I'm very disappointed in the lack of customer service. read more

Very slow service just one bar attended. It took 6 minutes to get just one drink while the bar attended was hugging and attending her personal customers. I think this place is very good if in the weekends have some extra people working. Maybe come back. read more

I have been coming to this place for about 2 years now and I am basically a regular at this point. I'm there so much I'm part of the furniture. I had heard many things about this place some not so pleasant but I am a firm believer in not taking anyone's word for it and trying it for myself in order to base my opinion on actual factual 1st hand experience. I was greeted by Byron the security at the time who was a very lovely man with an incredibly big heart. I love talking to people and listening to stories and he had a lot of cool awesome stories to tell but he also took an interest in what I had to say which was great. I frequented the place so often that I have memorized everyone's schedules. I'm not a morning goer but I have been there on the afternoons but mostly nights. The bartenders are all great and very different from one another. I've grown fond of all of them and hold them close to my heart and have developed personal relationships with some. Ruth is a beautiful dark haired woman who works Monday and Tuesday nights. She's a lovely tough very beautiful human being and she genuinely cares. She's a bad ass and has that wisdom and experience disposition. I have gotten quite close to her. Tiffany is a thin awesome beautiful blonde with the heart of gold who is there Sundays Thursdays Fridays and Saturday nights. She's a beautiful soul and she's very real and is transparently sweet. Kristin is a no nonsense tough strong beautiful woman. She is there Wednesdays Fridays Saturdays. I know they also have day shifts but I couldn't tell you because I don't come during the day. I know I'm getting more personal about this review then maybe you are used to and you wanna know more about the quality of their bartending. Not knowing anybody personally at 1st, I came back because of their drinks. They were cheap, strong and consistent, which would bring anybody back. But the people who work there is what made me not only come back, but become a regular. Anyone who is familiar with the people and the bar will know what I'm talking about. This place is very homelike and these amazing people have become sort of a second family to me. If you were here once and had a negative experience, come back and give it another chance I guarantee you will change your mind. Sunday Monday and Tuesday nights are pretty calm and casual. You can talk to people, listen to the jukebox and meet up for drinks after work or with friends. There are always new faces as well as regulars, always a good time. Wednesday night start picking up a little bit, sometimes there's a ton of people maybe they're celebrating hump day, Thursday's they have karaoke. Friday and Saturdays they have DJ. DJ Donnie Kaye and Cheeks and yes it can get rowdy and yes it can get very very packed . But if you're an adult and you can handle your liquor and carry yourself with respect and respect others, then you should have no problem . Guys keep your hands to yourselves. Seriously! If you're looking for in uppity , fancy Mixology type place, this is definitely not for you. This is a small dive bar but it's got a lot of heart. Hope to see you there I'll be the girl in the corner drawing come by and say hello lol. read more

Right around the corner SWEET spot to grab a drink before heading home. Usually on a daily basis the suite is the spot

Always a good time here. 6 am or 12 pm. All bartenders are cool. But Kat is my favorite.

Horrible place with bad bartenders that only make the bare basic drinks... if you're looking for specialty drinks avoid this at all costs. They live up to what the worst dive bar could be. Rude ratchet obnoxious people, check. Cheap water downed drinks, check. Nasty security, check. Beware of this place. read more

The place is gorgeous, they just remodeled. The beer is cold.... in my book that's a MUST!! But the most important thing is that I lost my Iphone4 there last Friday. I went back Monday to see if by any chance someone had turned it in (my hopes where not high.. of course..its a Iphone 4) N guess what! Someone did turn it in! Yay! I was as happy as a kid on Xmas day! So my point is that they have honest people there n for me that is very important specially when ur drinking. Thanx Sugar Sweet... U saved me $800.00 read more

As far as dive bars go, this is an easy one to dive into head first. It is driven by its agenda and the bar serves their agenda very well. read more

I have a love/hate relationship with the Suite. I guess I love it when I'm there and drunk, but I think I hate it because I love it when I'm there and drunk. Does that make sense? I don't know. It's my local bar and I know everyone there because I've been going there since I was "21". Please don't come here if you are looking for trouble or act unruly. Let me have at least one place I can go to relax. read more

Good chill spot on a Sunday night. Make it your bar home if you live close, you won't regret it!

Love this place. normally great music, drinks are cheep and made good. The bartenders are amazing! It's definitely a diverse crowd that go into this place. I do wish I could bring my drink outside cuz I really don't wanna get drugged with leaving it inside so I can smoke a cig. And u will occasionally see a big on the bathroom floor but get over ur in a dive bar not a club. It's also a smaller bar so it on weekends gets super packed normally. read more

I give 3 stars only because of the bartender and others will agree. Mainly my complaint is that i was at the bar with a girl and the door guy ended up calling her recent ex boyfriend and told the guy we were here. The guy ended up showing up and caused a little scene. I like a bar where I don't need to worry about incidents such as these. Bartenders are great. Drinks are great. Music is great. Bouncer blows. read more