The people here are sooo nice and accommodating. Came here with a friend for lunch-our first time…read moreand it was great. Surprise was the happy hour menu offered. We got the nachos and the burger trio and the filet burger sandwich. It was all good esp the filet burger which had 2 big slices of steak! The trio sliders were so good and love the bun with a lot of French fries. The nachos was a big bowl too with all the fixins-guac, beans, cheese choice of chicken or ground beef! This is a neighborhood gem and I'd make it a destination place to go to too. The place has a nice bar area with tvs too Thank you Keith for the wonderful service.

First off, I'm sad to know they are closed :(…read more The last time I went there was around the holidays before the end of the year and enjoyed some good wings and a couple of drinks. The staff was friendly and very attentive. The wings and drinks themselves were super flavorful and I thought I would have more time to enjoy and come back to visit while in town. My partner also tried their burger and fries and decided to stop by the restaurant only to find out they closed a couple of months ago. It was worth the visit when we went there back in December.z The place was cute and it felt comfy.

I came to hear my favorite band, WHISKEY SUNDAY, in the bar/lounge. The decor/ambiance is great. I…read morelove this place! And I've been coming here once in a while for decades. But...the food in the bar is definitely sub-par. I was really in the mood for the fish & chips ($25) but was very disappointed. The fish tasted doughy not at all crisp, and the fish was not fresh - had an off taste. I hadn't eaten lunch so I was really hungry & I ate it all, but not good. The fries were typical frozen out of a package & were luke warm at best. It came with cole slaw that was slimey & completely inedible - I mean AWFUL! It's a shame because the place has such character & it has a loyal following, The service is amazingly slow. I was at my table for 10 minutes before I got up & snagged a menu myself. Then, another 10 minutes before I got up again & went to the bar to order, but the barman told me that a waiter would come to my table. Many minutes later I finally ordered. My drink & my water glass were empty forever. I finally had to snag down another waiter to get another drink. I probably will come back because I love the cozy Scottish pub atmosphere, but they have a treasured gold mine here and they are squandering it for sure. No one seems to care. What a shame! It could easily be a really top notch spot. I'm giving this place 3 stars solely for the ambiance.

Tam O'Shanter is an all-time great and I truly love the cozy, historic atmosphere. Those without…read morefood restrictions will love the traditional menu but as a vegan I love to see more options. There's tons of ways to make veganized versions of traditional items and even if there's no meat substitute, adding vegan butter/cheese would open up a lot of options for guests. But! Still grateful there's at least one option for me at a place that is of course more centered on meat and potatoes. The drinks are amazing, and Christmas time here is a must.

This place is amazing, the cocktails are done like they're meant to be enjoyed, the food will put…read moremeat on your bones, and the non-alcoholic cocktails are the closest to the real thing I've ever had. However, I saw all the review saying they're closed, so I swung by. Saturday, 3:54pm, and the scissor gate is closed. No answer at the phone number on apps. Booe it's open again soon!!!

My friend is partial to this watering hole so we popped in for a drink. The décor is cool and…read morereminded me of old school pubs in Europe. The establishment is huge, and you'll find it below sidewalk level. In addition to the main bar area there are several other rooms to hang out in, have a good time, and play pool. I imagine it gets lively at night. On the menu you'll find standard pup fare. We just had lunch so we ordered drinks instead. The bartenders were friendly and the background music was a mixture of classic rock & country. There are also TVs for your viewing pleasure. On our way out I saw the cutest dog in the outdoor beer garden. His name was Guinness. How apropos.

This was one of our favorite places in pre-pandemic Pasadena. We had some "could have been better"…read moreexperiences during the awkward period of reopening several years ago, but since then it seems to have mostly hit its stride. Overall, our recent experiences have been solid. It's always great when an "old favorite" still feels like a good value. I miss some of the menu items like the lentil shepherd's pie, but we have very much enjoyed the hearty English breakfast. They also have a good selection of European beers on tap. Service has been friendly, but it is lightly staffed and pretty slow, so it's not a good place if you are in a hurry. They don't keep an eye on the patio, so if you sit out there, it's best to go inside and let them know. They also seem to have more rules than before - but I have to imagine these have come from experience. I don't think this is an ideal place to go with a large group. If it's a quiet night you might be able to pull tables together long-ways, but most tables seem ideal for 2-4. We come with our dog and sit on the patio when it isn't busy. The dog meals are massive (more food than ours eats in a whole day and she weighs 60 lbs). It's a good value, but beware if your dog is on a diet! Overall, my favorite thing is that genuinely feels like a pub, in that you can just come as you are and take your time without being rushed. A good fit for both locals and visitors in Pasadena.

today I stopped at my favorite pub of 20 years to have lunch. Never really had a bad experience…read morebefore. whoever they had working at the bar is 30 something male with salt and pepper go tea you came in when I was having lunch between mine and 12. There was a friendly play working the bar she was half affable and charming. Partway into the shift a 30s something male came to join as the bartender. He was far more interested in the arsenal game than he was of taking care of clients. It was clearly lots to do and yet he just sat and watched the game, simple things like giving me my check as soon as I was done with my food were ignored so that he could watch arsenal. Never before in my 20 years of coming to this bar, have I ever noticed server or employee of lucky Baldwin's paying more attention to the TVs then to the guests this was very offputting and this guy should not be there if this is how he usually operates very bad experience. I hate so much to give this review because the fish and chips were absolutely ridiculously outstanding as normal I will be happy to remove this review if management will give me a call and explain to me why this happened and what I should expect going forward

What a brilliant fun place to have an amazing drink and a great conversation. Sláinte Salúdread more

The Liberties is the go to in Downtown,…read more Casey's and Dublins are nothing compared to this place. A proper pint of Guinness every time. Great food. Great drinks. If you're legendary enough you can get on the walk. I can't recommend the place enough. If you enjoy the feeling of Europe this is the place to be. And cheap drinks!

During the World Cup we checked out some German beer gardens, and somehow over saw this one,…read morepossibly the only heart-driven authentic German one. The most we have seen so far, it was more a "business plan" let's do what Americans may think a German beer garden looks like. Our friend, the LA promoter Vahe, took us yesterday. We found a little gem, grown over the years, with an actual German owner and a service that had more than basic knowledge of German food. Nice! The ambiance was what you would expect from a place like this, less stylish-designer but more owner look-what-we-brought-from-Germany over the many years. The food was actually good, reasonably priced and generously portioned - the sauce platter really deserved its name "platter"- Came with great German curry ketchup. It would be too much to brag about the food, it was decent better than just OK version of classic beer garden dishes. But one has to be fair: where in German beer gardens you find food really worth bragging about? So while I was really tempted to stop at 4 out of five stars, I give 5. After all, it matches my most key how-to-get-5 element: would I do a 30+ min detour just to go here. If someone asked me to show them decent German cuisine in a somewhat authentic ambiance, I would take them here. The Kiez may be closer to our home, the Wirtshaus more stylish, but here we found the hearty welcome we missed elsewhere.

The one star is for our server alone -- she was very kind, attentive, and honest, even if some of…read moreher recommendations ended up being a little misguided. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. I ordered the chicken schnitzel with mushroom gravy, my boyfriend got the Hungarian brat with spaetzle, and our friend ordered the Hungarian brat on a roll. Starting with the schnitzel: it wasn't completely terrible, but it definitely wasn't good. The breading was some what soggy and sliding off the chicken, and the chicken itself had almost no seasoning besides an odd lemony sourness. The mashed potatoes were honestly awful -- extremely sour, like they were overloaded with sour cream but missing butter, salt, or any real flavor. I LOVE mashed potatoes and only managed two bites before giving up. The red cabbage was overcooked, mushy, and had a slightly off taste. Overall, the schnitzel plate was maybe a 2/10, and those points go solely to the fact that the chicken itself was technically edible. My boyfriend's meal somehow managed to be worse. The bratwurst was fine, but tasted frozen and reheated rather than fresh. The sauerkraut, according to him, "tasted like dirty socks." The spaetzle was genuinely offensive -- mushy, overly bland, and tossed with what looked like hydrated diced mushrooms that literally tasted like dirt. I honestly questioned whether it had gone bad. Beyond the food, the restaurant itself felt dirty and had a strange smell throughout. It honestly seems like a place locals may still visit out of habit or convenience, but it no longer reflects what I imagine it once was. It's unfortunate, because there's something special about a restaurant that's been around for 65 years and still tries to maintain its old-school charm. Sadly, the food and cleanliness just don't live up to that legacy anymore. Save your money unless you're only stopping in for an overpriced German draft beer. We definitely won't be back.

We were looking for a place that served food late and found this hidden gem thanks to help…read more Nice place, great food. A little pricier than other places but worth it.

The place was pretty busy on a Friday night around 9:30pm, but we got seated right away for 4…read morepeople. We had: 1) fried chicken w/green onions - 4/5. Solid. 2) watermelon soju - 4/5. Came in a mini-watermelon with watermelon slices. Also good. 3) fried gizzards - 4/5. I've had better, but it was also good. Service was a little slow, but would return for the food.

Absolutely love Broken Compass Tiki Bar! The vibes are amazing, fun, lively, and such a great…read moreatmosphere. Monica makes the experience even better. She is friendly and genuinely fun to talk to. And she makes the BEST Chupacabra drink! Seriously, if you go, ask for Monica and have her make you one. She absolutely nailed it. Great drinks, amazing energy, and even better service. Highly recommend Broken Compass, and especially Monica! We'll definitely be back.

Fun environment, okay food, and very good drinks…read more I expected the high prices because of the online menu. What I didn't expect is a 20% "large group surcharge" in addition to a tip of the tip for a group of THREE people. Based solely on that dishonest business practice, I won't be back.

This place is really cool!! I was impressed by the ease of ID check and the volume of people having…read morea grand ole time. The patrons were a variety of soccer game viewers and large groups chatting together at picnic tables and inside. My drink of choice was an orange creamsicle and the other two members of my party had beers. The prices were fair and it seemed like bartenders were easy to flag down. My party of three went around 10P on Saturday night.

Have been by several times for a beer or two now, but wished I had stopped by more often for food…read moretoo, as their kitchen is doing good work. A few of my guys were in town, so I took them here for local brews. The Double Classic Cheeseburger was about perfect for what it is, and make sure to try out what they currently have rotating on tap while you're at it, cheers.

A nice pub experience, just what you wanted given the signage and area. Nice place to eat outside…read moreand watch the sunset. Reasonable range of pub beers, including their own ale which I think was great. I like buffalo chicken with extra buffalo sauce at a place like this. Theirs had a great thick breading. Only 2 objections: 1. One piece of chicken was undercooked, I'm guessing it went into the fryer frozen. Obviously that's not what anyone wants. But I understand mistakes happen, took a star off. 2. Not their fault but the Santa Monica PD were teaching 5 by constantly to do absolutely nothing, Santa Monica I found you a budget savings. Constant revving and sirens to just make another lap. Not the restaurant's fault just wanted to give readers a heads up if they're looking for a romantic night or can't do loud. Overall I'd go back for sunset, especially after some budget trimming.

I always wanted to try this place since we drove by it one time. Finally, we came here after the…read moreCHLA Walk and Play event. It was a fun place to go to. The environment is very British, obviously. The waitress was very polite and carried a beautiful accent according to our friend's child. This added to the theme of the restaurant. The food was surprisingly good and we really enjoyed it. The puff pastry items were the best. They also have an importer type store next to the restaurant for souvenirs.