A dive bar that does all the dive bar things right. There are two pool tables that charge a dollar…read morea game with quarters which is pretty cool. The bar has two sort of areas with the back area filled with more seating and the second pool table. Would definitely come back if I'm looking for a chill night with some drinks and billiards.

What a fun night!! We came across this bar as we left dinner and we heard a big crowd and music and…read morewe realized that they had a karaoke night! It was sooo fun! It brought me wayy back!! So Monday nights at 9pm they do karaoke and it's such a vibe, with such great people! We got a couple of drinks from our amazing bartender Jenee, loved her!! We'll be back soon!

Hideaway bar with stage and little to no cover for live music super casual easy easy going older…read moreclassic crowd little outdoor seating area and side alley entrance wooden chill secret undercover spot . Reminiscent of old time cozy ma pa hospitality. Beer is fine and cold but no one says much if opting for a soda on tap.And there's places to sit !

This is located in an alleyway add of holly ave. We circled the block a few times before we found…read moreit. It's walking distance from the schoolhouse garage, has street parking, or there are several other premium parking structures nearby. The bar is a little dingy, a little divey, but not sketchy at all. Bathrooms are nasty, though. And 2 pinball machines! There's a small outdoor patio area. The live music is a lot of fun and the cover price is very reasonable. As far as I could tell, they didn't offer any good but the bartender was able to make beer recommendations. They don't have a huge selection, but they do have decent quality beers and a cider on tap.

Came here with my friends after lunch and this plave has ac. This is just a bar, dont expect any…read morefood because its just a plave to drink. I thought the prices were really cheap for the shots. I think it was $12 but i dont remember since there was a tab and multiple shots and beer were charged. Place is really clean and they have tvs to watch games. Park at the parking structure. Its probably $1 and hour or something. i really admire all the signed jerseys and collectibles then have. They had soo much it even went onto the ceiling.

The bar itself was fun and had a good atmosphere, but I'm leaving this review because my group was…read moredisappointed with how security handled a situation during our visit. A friend in our group felt uncomfortable and was harassed after an interaction with another guest, and we personally felt our concerns were not taken seriously when reported. I hope management works on improving guest safety and response to concerns in the future. Women visiting should stay aware of their surroundings and go with trusted friends.

My sister and I found this spot when searching for a place to watch the Dodger's game…read more Love the aesthetic and general vibe of the location. Perfect dive bar for just relaxing and getting away from the other chaotic Pasadena spots. They have a lower and upper level. I ordered their stout and was not disappointed. We also ordered the nachos and salad. Great food. Great portions. Service was excellent. There is a lot next door but you can also look around for street parking. Would definitely come back.

The only T. Boyle I know is T. C. Boyle, so maybe it's fitting I went to T. Boyle's Tavern with a…read morebunch of novelists after a book event at Vroman's. It was a great place for some casual, mildly literary drinking on a Thursday night. The bar was in an alley, and I was happy to find free, easy street parking right outside the alley entrance. The alley was well lit enough that it didn't feel sketchy, though if I were inclined to beat someone up, this would probably be a convenient place to do it. The space was slightly below ground, down a flight of stairs from the alley. It felt like an Irish pub/sports bar with a tap list of California beers in addition to Coors Light and Guinness. Service was friendly and reasonably fast. I had a Made West Hazy IPA and a Pizza Port Amber, both of which I've had and enjoyed several times in several places over the years. I also ate some fries that were lying around, probably but not certainly by someone I at least sort of know. They weren't bad. I live kind of far from Pasadena and T. Boyle's isn't a destination bar, but I'd come back for another round or two after Vroman's. It's a comfortable spot with good draft beer, where you can relax and have some conversations.

I came to this magical little place with my girl friends to celebrate a birthday. Only the three of…read moreus but we wanted a drink to end the night with a vibe. Boy did we win the jackpot! We came in around 6:30. They had just opened but the atmosphere was ready! Dark and moody with candles on the table, it was the perfect spot to grab a drink and catch up. Jeremy was our bartender and he was fantastic. Super chill and friendly and made us some amazing drinks based on a few preferences. Our "bartenders choice" drinks were amazing, so much so that our "drink to end the night" turned into two drinks and some appetizers. We ordered taquitos and mozzarella sticks. Overall all three of us ladies loved this place! We definitely plan to be back! Let Jeremy make you a drink - you won't regret it. He makes them custom for you and he definitely knows what he is doing. *they do ask for a password which you can request on their website... but I would do that 24-48 hours before you plan to visit. We didn't have that days password and simply asked the front door.

Absolutely loved this spot in Pasadena. It's a hidden a gem. The unique touches like needing a…read morepassword to enter and the no flash photography rule add to the experience. This is a grungy yet atmospheric bar. It definitely has some unique vibes and it's pretty big inside. The cocktail menu has something for everyone. I got Pablo's Poison and the Kitty Killer and both were delicious. Everyone else in our friend group got the Naked & Famous and it was a clear favorite.The customer service is on point, the crowd is friendly. The music is on point. If you want a night out in Pasadena, this is it!

Maybe I went on good night but I did not have the same negative experience everyone else seems to…read morehave. Once a month our run crew, Pasadena Pub Runners, meet up on a Friday in Old Pasadena for a few miles and make a stop at a local pub, bar, or restaurant. Every month we support a new location. Our July location was Tiki B's. We had never heard of it and had no clue it's been hiding in the lower level of Barney's Beanery off Colorado Blvd. this whole time. The reviews made it sound like a dirty, smelly, dive bar with a lack luster tiki vibe. We were honestly all about it being so bad that it was good. At least for shits and giggles. We ran 2 miles before making our stop at Barney's. No cover charge. The hostess directed us to the stairs that led to Tiki B's. The bar was fairly empty except for a handful of other patrons. It was semi dark but there was sufficient lighting from the faux ocean windows decor and tiki lamps along the walls. The DJ was setting up for the evening's open mic night. No bathroom smells for us. We walked in with 20 plus people all ready to love/hate the place. We were served pitchers of water right away while we perused the menu. The waitress clearly saw were had been running. Apologies for bringing in a sweaty crowd haha. Most of us ordered on to two drinks. A few people ordered food. We enjoyed our drinks, took a couple photos, and discussed our take on the place. Pleasantly surprised was the overall take away. We were a little disappointed that we didn't hate the place since we had expected the worst kind of dive bar. I rather liked it. I didn't have a mixed drink but others enjoyed them. I suspect the poor reviews are mostly from tiki fanatics. But us regular folks took it at face value and enjoyed ourselves. Bartenders were nice, attentive, and welcoming. The beers on tap were fairly priced. The menu I held was not sticky. It was a fun spot that you wouldn't expect to find in Old Pasadena, let alone underneath Barney's Beanery. I would come back with a big group for drinks and karaoke. I'm sure our run group will be taking over Tiki B's again in the future.

It takes a special kind of skill to ruin cocktails that badly. Literally the worst cocktails I've…read moretried in years. Everything else about this place is on the same level of disappointment - the space is crammed, the bartender is rude and uncaring, the music is way too loud for the venue and the prices are astronomical. This place should not be on your list, for any reason. Go to literally any other speakeasy in the area, you'll have a better time.

Such a fun place to come to! My friends and I were looking for somewhere nearby in the SGV area…read morethat was LGBTQ+ friendly since we didn't want to go all the way to WeHo and we found this place. Everyone was super friendly, and the energy was high. We really enjoyed our time here.

Established in 1979, this is a no frills, LBGTQ+ friendly neighborhood dive bar. There is a pool…read moretable in the back and a karaoke stage in the front. The drinks are stiff and the customers are lively & fun. The locals come here for nightly Karaoke, and they also have drag shows every Friday at 11 p.m. I came here many years ago, but it still looked like I remembered. Bartender Chad was friendly and attentive. I liked his vibe. I sipped my vodka soda while soaking in the ambience. I would have stayed for another, but this place is cash only and I don't carry much on me these days. There is an ATM machine in the back, but I'm old school and don't have an ATM card. LOL!

Chill vibes, extensive drink options, very casual in the heart of downtown Pasadena…read more Various parking options nearby in all direction. A great place to start before heading out, stop through during a shopping or restaurant hopping experience, or a fun way to end the night!

I've been to this bar multiple times and have always had a good experience, which is why what…read morehappened yesterday around 5 PM was so surprising and upsetting. When we walked in, there was a tall, bald male bartender and a blonde female bartender working--neither of whom I've seen here before. We ordered two drinks, but the service from the male bartender was inattentive from the start. At one point, my friend tried to get someone's attention to ask for a lime and wasn't acknowledged. She ended up grabbing a lime herself from the garnish tray--which I understand isn't ideal--but the response we got was completely out of line. The male bartender became immediately hostile and started aggressively cursing at my friend. When I calmly asked the female bartender if this was normal behavior, he inserted himself into the conversation and said, "she put her fucking hand in the fucking jar," in a very confrontational tone. I tried to de-escalate the situation and respectfully explained that there was no reason to speak to us that way, but he continued the hostility and ultimately told us to "get the fuck out." At that point, I paid for our drinks and we left. What made this especially disappointing is that this has never been our experience here before. We've always enjoyed this bar and have had positive interactions with the regular staff. If this had been my first visit, I would not come back. I understand that what my friend did wasn't appropriate, but it absolutely did not justify being yelled at and cursed out. I hope management addresses this, because this kind of behavior is not reflective of the bar I've come to know.