I believe that Holiday's matter, not as days that drive chocolate and flower sales, but as…read morereminders that whimsy should be celebrated to make life a bit more colorful and joyous. Scrooge might say "Bah! Humbug!" to festivities but, in other hand, say "hab gubmuh" to the days and seasons that bring mirth, hanging streamers and disco balls into our life, lest these be left in grayscale. That is why I was attracted to this bar because I wanted to know be drenched in red and pink glamour while all the way celebrating that very special feeling of love. As, soon I entered the door and saw the exaggerated decorations on the roof and on the walls, my immediate thought was "fun," not corny, or please with these hanging hearts and neon lights. Thus this place owns the trip to love land without apology, and I for one, say that this means that the festive goal hoped for hit heart center. I also went relatively early, in terms of bar crowd hours, and was surprised that the place was full to its arteries. Truth be told, that is why, I ticked one star of my overall rating because this place is cute and a vibe, and a worthy scene, but it is also small and packed to the point where folks are proverbial sardines in a tin can. But more on that later, right now, we start with what gave me anchor in place: their pool table. There is no place to sit, amidst the crowd, I automatically assessed. Where can I be to find my place? So I went to the table and played pool. I appreciated that the place had clearly articulated rules and procedures for play, which removed ambiguity and created a climate of respect toward the game, which allows for pool games where appropriate and competitive game play reigns. I managed to order a drink on theme for the night: a Misty Kiss. It was the bartender's suggestion, after I asked for their sweetest cocktail. When she first suggested it, I thought she said minty kiss, and thus when she delivered the drink, I was expecting some kind of shamrock shade. But then I heard the appropriate pronunciation- misty, not minty. I wondered when a literal misty kiss would be appropriate and beautiful? Then I remember scanning a picture book of love pictures, and one was of a woman saying goodbye to her sailor as he shipped of to fight in a world war, and I realized that the sadness in her eyes as she said goodbye was a form of a misty kiss. I took my Misty Kiss and played a game of pool with a guy named Matt. He revealed that he played every day, which explained why I did not stand a chance against a daily player, balance in talent simply did not exist. It was hard to find a spot to place my drink, which tasted swell, and was on brand for the evening, and quite stiff! It was hard to find a seat or a spot for me to call my own. And it was for others as well. I saw people going to the bathroom and needing to allocate themselves in near hunches to avoid the sticks of pool. And out in the crowd, people were huddled on the floor, not sure where to be so they could feel like they had a space of their own and did not bump with others. But there was no way to avoid bumping into others, and it was a mission to find a spot. That is why when I saw a table for two open up, I did a mad dash to an empty chair, like a fool in love who rushes in. It is at the chair where I could not only see but stop and admire the paper roses of the place. As my pictures show, the place truly did not limit itself from embracing the spirit of Valentine's day. For instance, they had this wall of decorations, with hearts, orbs (white, red, pink) teddy bears, and so much more; it was a tapestry hung just right for the occasion. Of course, people wanted to use the wall as the backdrop but with so many people, this too, required a wait and navigate plan. I did help some folks out by taking their pictures. I was not Cupid but in these moments I did hope that my aim was true. In the final analysis, I immensely appreciated the decorations, and all of the folks who dressed for the occasion, because it gave texture and meaning to the decor. But the tight quarters limited the love I can give to this place. However, I do know now where to go, where I want a themed drink, and environment to boot.

Popped in for The Valentine Pop Up at Paddy O'Brien's "Heartbreakers" Pub and like their amazing…read moreChristmas Pop Up, they did not disappoint! Cupid aka Courtney was shooting arrows and slinging shots behind the bar with style and serving up some love with this months "Cupids Cocktails" menu. All the locals could be found in for a session. They once again out did themselves with the cutest decor. My one suggestion would be to get the jukebox playing all the love songs (from power ballads to cheesy fun sing along ones) to nail the vibe. They've got a pool table to shoot your own shots too! Parking can be rough but do yourself a favor and everyone else and Uber. Loving all the holidays here! great job Paddy O's and staff!

Just hosted our 20-year high school reunion at the brewery and it was AMAZING! From the start,…read moreChris was easy to work with and helped coordinate all of the details. On the day of, Jon and Mike helped us in the tap room. We ran beer pitchers all night and they provided great service. The venue itself is very cool. We had about 60 people and still could fit many more. The beer and drinks were flowing all night- signs of great beer. Thank you for taking care of us Far Field!

I've been coming here since 2024 and honestly can't believe I never left a review…read more Everything about this place just works. The crew behind the counter is always welcoming, knows their beer, and actually remembers people and what they like. It has that rare neighborhood feel where you don't just grab a drink and leave. You feel like part of something. The rotating food vendors are solid, and being able to bring your own food is a big plus. The space itself is great. It's tucked right off Rosecrans with both indoor and outdoor seating. The garage doors open things up so you still get that beach breeze even if you're inside. Only real downside is parking right in front can be tough, but if you're willing to walk a block, Hawthorne and Rosecrans usually have spots. We even hosted a party here in 2025 and the experience was smooth from start to finish. Chris made everything easy. Communication was mostly over email, super clear and responsive, and they took the time to walk us through the space in person when we had questions. The upstairs area is very nice though can run a little warm. Thankfully, they have fans! We opted for the patio since I like the open air and it gave us extra room. Very helpful and accommodating and a super reasonable minimum spending amount. We had around 30 people and it never felt cramped. A bunch of our friends have come back on their own since, which says a lot. And yeah, the beer. It's that good. There are a lot of strong breweries around here, but this one hits different. The Hazy Lil Daisy IPA is a go to, and their seasonal and themed releases are always fun and creative without sacrificing quality. They also make it easy for non drinkers to feel included with solid options like NA seltzers, sodas, and juices (which works great for my wife)!

I've lived next to this place for YEARS, and this is my first time trying it. The reviews do not…read morelie. This food is GOOD! I ordered the enchilada & chile releno combination plate, and ugh! I will probably order this every time I come here. I guess I will put the blame of the food's great quality on the fact that this place right next door to El Super. I really wish I would have tried this place sooner. There is an abundance of Mexican food spots to try in the South Bay, but this one really did it for me. I mean the flavor of the chicken and sauce on the enchilada was soooo good! The beans and rice were seasoned well. Rice was a great texture, and the chile releno was oozing with cheese. I came here on a Friday and they have a DJ playing some good dancing music. Not sure how turnt it gets, but people started to show up when I left at 8:30. I seen they sell pupusas and ceviche as well.... I will probably come here every week now

My family and I were looking for a restaurant that was serving food after 9 PM. We ended up here,…read moreand I had some of the best birria tacos I've ever had! We took the food to go, so I can't speak on the service. But the Mexican food here is very good.

Nice place but service sucks I been coming for year but lately that one girl is very moodyread more

Bartender was friendly, professional & knew how to make a good cocktail. Group of 4 adults were…read morethe first ones in & stayed a couple of hours sipping beers & cocktails.

True story. I was talking my wife and son to LAX so we had lunch in downtown El Segundo. We had…read morepizza and a salad. No biggie. Then, what am I gonna do? Drive home in three hours of traffic?!?! No way. I looked for a cool place to hang out, watch some sports, and get some work done. I needed free wifi, a power plug, and an environment that is conducive to focused work. Okay, okay... I also had self-serve beers. Everyone's a hypocrite. I didn't realize I'd find this gem. They have a board and card game wall that would entertain my nine year old. They have a plethora of salads that will maker my wife happy. They had a self-serve beer wall that would satisfy me. The nachos were awesome. It's the Goldilocks of gastro pubs. Don't sweat the two hour parking signs. But if you're a worrier, go to the free public parking on Grand. I was hooked up by Seth, Zane, and Katie who will make you feel like family.

I've been here quite a few times after work but today just seemed off. Service was attentive and on…read morepoint for drinks and acknowledged that I was here, but when I asked for spicy wings or the chicken habanero sandwich they said "it is what it is". Not really what I expected. The Nashville chicken wings were ok, a bit oily/greasy for my taste and they forgot blue cheese instead of ranch (just a knit of mine). The pretzel with beer cheese and "spicy mustard" were okay! Cheese is a bit liquids for my stats and mustard is just slightly brown mustard. Beers here are always great! Can't complain there. They always play the games though, super awesome after a long Friday! NHL, NBA, MLB ;) nice and sporty vibes. Will be back... I work walking distance

Great tavern style bar. Friendly service. Live music was very good. I will have to come back to try…read morethe food.

Tiffany was the best always asked what we needed Played the…read morebest music drinks were amazing

This was my first time visiting Purple Orchid, and I wanted to try a tiki bar close to home…read more Overall, I had a really fun time! The vibe is very classic, no-fuss tiki bar, and they have two pool tables inside, which adds to the laid-back feel. The drinks were great, and everyone there was really nice, which made the experience even better. The only thing I'd say could use some improvement is the music. Omg, I was definitely wishing the playlist had a little more energy or personality. Better music would take the vibe up a notch for sure. Other than that, the drinks were solid, the people were friendly, and I had a great Saturday night. I'd definitely come back for a casual tiki drink night.

Wish I could leave zero stars.. This was the absolute worst…read moreMai tai I have ever had. It tasted like sour/rotten juice with some sort of fermented swill floated on top. No mint on top, zero lime flavor, but a cherry on an umbrella. I literally took one sip and pushed the glass back to the edge of the bar. Not one bartender or bar back came to check on my party after sitting our drinks down. After about twenty minutes of being ignored someone came and grabbed my husbands empty glass but left my completely full glass sitting on the bar mat. Another ten minutes or so of still not being checked on and we finally decided to leave. I'm out the twelve bucks for my drink but I consider it a twelve dollar lesson in not coming back here again. Sadly, the only reason we chose to get drinks at this bar was because I insisted I wanted a drink before heading home.