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    The Backdoor Lounge

    4.2 (48 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Happy hour specials

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    Gabriel N.

    The bartenders are really cool and the ambience is perfect. Strong drinks and cheap beer, what more do you need?

    René, Vanessa, Mónica and Jeffy pop having a great time!
    Shawn M.

    We love coming here. We love Debbie, Angelina, Lisa, Jewels, Sam and Shawn #2 (I'm Shawn #1!). Yes, it's a typical dark dive bar with strong drinks that are cheap. But everyone is so nice and good times are always had here!!

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    connie v.

    I've only gone over a couple times but the drinks are strong and they have a DJ. What more do you need?! :)

    Jewels was incredibly kind and helpful. She is the most amazing bartender I have ever encountered. She made me and my friends feel safe and comfortable. She was super attentive and makes me wanna come back to this spot!!! I'm super happy that I met her!!! I will DEFINITELY BE COMING BACK!!!! She brings back the vibe of a proper bar tender.

    Great time at The Back Door!

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    1 year ago

    Interesting, friendly little Dive with a couple of pool tables. Nice bartender lady. Parking onsite. Clean bathroom. I'd def stop in again.

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    2 years ago

    Bartender was straight up awesome. Right to the point and funny. Big patio area. Cool bar

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    4 years ago

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    2 years ago

    Went in last Saturday; my friends and I had a great time! The DJ was amazing, he had a chill vibe! I'll be back for sure!

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    3 years ago

    One of my favorite dive bars in the area. There crow is older and really nice. They have two pool tables and they open up at 8.

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    4 years ago

    Favorite bar to go to! Cheap drinks and a good time! Couldn't get any better than that! Shonna and Lisa are my favorite bartenders there!!

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    5.00 is over priced for you?

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    7 years ago

    Found this place while in the area between baseball games. Needed a place to watch football playoff game. Casual and friendly.

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    10 years ago

    Cool spot. Its the type of spot u go to just dive-it and people watch. Pull up have a beer before your main event when your in the area.

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    11 years ago

    The best Bar in Pomona! If you want a good drink and some good times this is the place!! Nice bartenders nice atmosphere!

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    3.1(108 reviews)
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    Tonight 1 of the bouncers from Characters disrespected my blind brother James just because he's…read moreblind so i will never go back to Characters again cuz that bouncer was very disrespectful trying to bang.

    I'd heard of Characters and their pull within the punk rock music genre for a minute. But the rep…read morewas always kinda sketch and I never had a reason to go. But when CMI announced a show I had to be there. And lemme tell ya. This place is awesome. Located on a section of Pomona with numerous clubs and bars Characters sticks out as it's on the end and the sign is easy to see. There's ample parking and if there's nothing in the lot, the streets have plenty available. Security was cool with no hassle. As I walked in I was expecting a greasy dive bar with sticky floors and garbage lighting. No! Total opposite. Very clean and the crowd was cool. Pool tables were pushed to the side and the stage was nice and high. Sound was phenomenal and of course the bands were awesome. It's 21+ so keep that in mind if you're interested in an upcoming show. Characters was the total opposite of what I was expecting. At least indoors it's a great place to see a show. It checks all the boxes for what I'm looking for and I'd go back 100%. Highly recommended!

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    Cosmo Restobar

    4.1(605 reviews)
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    Established in 2014

    The brunch experience was honestly so good! The food came out fresh, flavorful, and beautifully…read morepresented. The atmosphere felt relaxed and inviting. The music hit! On top of that, the service was friendly and attentive without being overwhelming. Definitely a spot I'd come back to again Loved the vibes! #cosmo.restobar @cosmo.restobar #buzzybooth

    We came here for Sunday brunch during a special event, and overall it was a decent experience with…read morea few hits and misses. The bottomless mimosas ($29.99) sound like a great deal, but just know how they run it. There's a 90-minute minimum, and they don't bring a bottle to the table--you get one mimosa at a time, and you have to finish it before they'll bring another. The first one I got tasted like straight orange juice barely any champagne. I sent it back and to their credit, they remade it much better They mentioned they control pours to keep the environment in check, which I understand--but if you're expecting free-pour vibes, that's not the case here. Food-wise: French toast & breakfast potatoes were really good However the Chilaquiles were super dry and lacked flavor--wouldn't recommend Burger & fries were decent, but nothing special As for drink pricing, it does lean a bit on the higher side. bucket of 5 beers was around $42, $15 for a Tito's vodka shot, and even a basic Jack and Coke came out to about $18 with tip, which felt a little steep for the area. the best deal was definitely the green tea shots at only $9 I will say, our waitress Priscilla was great. She had a lot of tables and seemed a bit overwhelmed, but she still made an effort to check on us and kept my mimosas coming pretty promptly. I didn't have to wait long at all between refills, which I appreciated. Since we went for a special event, the DJs were great and really kept the energy up the whole time Parking was easy. It did say there was a $2 fee, but when we printed the ticket, we weren't charged--so it might be free, but I'd still double-check at the kiosk just in case. Overall: decent spot for the vibe, music, and brunch outing, but just be prepared for controlled drinks and slightly higher prices.

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