I am a veteran who frequently visits this VFW, and I love this place. The staff are wonderful, and so are all the other vets I meet here. Pete especially stands out. He pushes veteran advocacy exactly the way you'd expect a Marine to. They have VSOs come in twice a month, on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Pete got me in to see Hector and Paul to discuss my rating. It was a great example of a veteran looking out for another veteran and making sure we get the benefits we've earned. Thanks to Pete, Hector, and Paul, I was able to receive a substantial increase in my rating. If you're a vet, or know one, tell them about this special VFW. It's not just a place for veterans to hang out, have a drink, and bond with fellow vets. It's also a place where you can get advice, support, and real assistance from people who genuinely care about helping veterans. read more

Best snail trails in town! Amazing vibes, great locals & awesome cocktails! Hidden gem

This place is so cute! Very down to earth people and bartender Eric is a true gem. Play or watch pool. They play sports games on the TVs, play great music and they have regular events and are very welcoming. Grateful places like this still exist. read more

I love this post! As an auxiliary member, I'm proud to volunteer and support our veterans and community. There are always events on the weekends including DJs, line dancing, and Fundraiser breakfasts. The best patrons and people. Theres an amazing bar and guests are welcome to come in. There's also a hall available for private rentals (parties/events/meetings ). Come by and check it out! read more

My computer club was using the event space and we had a wonderful time. The bar was great! The vibes of all the veterans were so welcoming and cheerful. It was such a fun time. The bartenders are sooooooo nice and bubbly. I would definitely come here again. They have atm inside if you need cash read more

I'll like to go back in time when it was Covid posed was operating by Zoom. I got an email. I requested that the Commander contact me. I wanted to see if the VFW could obtain my recently deceased husband's flag the cream the place that he was cremated at had no flags and I thought maybe they would be some assistance to a Vietnam vet who is a life member of that post. The VFW and the officers were of no assistance whatsoever.. read more

The service lack enthusiasm and you don't feel very welcome. Low effort by the bartender. Also, they closed before 10:30pm although their posted hours are 2am. Very confusing. I brought a friend who had never been there and he thought the server was rude, I just felt she did not want to be there. Not a very welcome place. Needs improvement. read more

This is a beautiful venue to rent to have a party. The staff there was so amazing. Hector gave us ideas of how to set up for the party. They have a full kitchen available to use. read more

Always a good experience. Well run clean establishment Open early, pretty bar maids Very colorful, lots of windows read more

This Ship will welcome you with open arms. From a casual place to have a drink, a party, or get help with your VA claim this is the place to go. read more

Full Disclosure: I'm a 49yo Cold War Era - Desert Shield/Storm Army Vet and a member @ this Ship (one of 3 left inAmerica, the rest are called Posts). I'm also a beer loving, freedom preaching American who goes to many-a-bar all over town. This place happens to be my favorite. Its a dark, old-school, hole-in-the-wall, neighborhood bar. It's friendly and all-inclusive ‍ w/great prices and atmosphere (cheaper if ur a member, auxiliary, or booster). The bar staff is friendly, attentive, & more than competent. They always have something playing on TV (9 flat screens). Lots of events during the week. Pool tournament, DJ's, Comedy Thursday's, bfast Sundays, MNF, parties, events, chicks, booze, pool, drink specials, car-chase discounts, Whiskey Wed, community programs, Vets, civilians, potlucks, hot bar tenders. I recommend it because it's chill, friendly, good times, low key, and cheap. Get your car washed across the street and duck in for a beer while you wait. read more

VFW USS Gudgeon Ship 8310 - Veterans Organizations Near Me - Burbank, California

I don't even know where to start.... this place took me In not only as a Veterans but a family member, I move to Burbank about 3 years ago for the longest time I was alone and isolated from everyone in Burbank because I knew no one, I stumble across the VFW by accident and found a group of veterans specially Marines like my self lol.... thanks to Juan and Sergio and the rest of the crew I've been able to expand my social circle.... thanks Brothers By the way Great cheap drinks and great place to kick back!!! read more

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Not just for veterans, everyone is welcome. But this is a United States veterans bar so mind your manners and don't bring up shit that's going to get you in hot water 86'd​. Keep your politics, religion, and opinions to yourself. Freedom of speech comes with a price here, so don​t disrespect the military, our country, or the bartenders! It's a great bar, great people, and great prices. There are nine extreme TVs with a range of shows Sports and interests. Lots of events and a pool table. A big social hall for rent on special occasions. Door is locked you will have to be buzzed in, ri​ng the doorbell and listen for the chime. You are a veteran, family member of a veteran, prior service, or a supporter of our US military, please come and visit us. Plenty of street parking all around. Open 7 days, 9am-9pm. read more

Friendly, lots of repeat customers--treats you like family. They are welcoming, and they try to help veterans.

Great dive bar and you cannot best the prices! They have food on Sundays during Football season (they only ask for donations for the food) and they have a pool table. The have open mic night (on Wednesday I think) and on the first Sunday of every month they have Breakfast available (cost:$10) and it comes complete with coffee and juice. Every once in awhile they will have a DJ on a Saturday or Friday night where there is room for dancing in their Hall that is adjacent to the bar room. You do not have to be a veteran to go there. I very much recommend this place as a San Fernando Valley Favorite! read more

Decent selection of hard liquors, a handful of domestic and imported beers, but overall a nice place to relax and get away. Digital jukebox on the wall, bar box pool table, and what appears to be an event room. I was helped by Shelly, who's a sweet lady offering resources to help furnish a home where I'm moving and recommending places to check out. Great people. Oh, and don't let the front door fool you. It may be locked but you ring the buzzer to be let in. read more

A friendly, safe place where veterans can share and feel understood by others who have had similar experiences. It's a place where you can make friends easily and feel like family. They welcome outsiders, too. Oh, and I found out that you can inquire about using their facilities for fundraising events...cool! read more

Angela O'Neill and her band the Outrageous8- an 8 piece mini big band, make the VFW on Magnolia Blvd in Burbank their home base. They play here regularly making it an even more special night. Definitely worth going to one of their shows here. read more

VFW USS Gudgeon Ship 8310 - Angela O'Neill and the Outrageous8 - Veterans Organizations Near Me - Burbank, California

This is a decent place. However don't go when Nancy is working. Very rude bartender. It's obvious she doesn't enjoy her work.

I'm writing as a VFW member (mil. veteran), rather than a civilian into the music or food aspect of the venue. As far as VFWs go, this one is the most lively I've ever been to... the members have a nice "Cheers" feel to them, with both ribaldry and jocularity in evidence. The place is tidy, well laid out, and tastefully decorated so as to honor our past servicemen. A very positive experience every time I've been there. read more

Hmmmmm....well, where shall I start....this was an event to celebrate my girlfriend's brother who had passed away. She chose this particular place because after paying for his cremation she couldn't afford much but because her brother was loved by so many she wanted, and needed to do something for the people who mourned him. She and her friends arrived the night before with the assumption that what they said they would do, would be done...the tables and chairs were NOT set up as promised so she and her friends went ahead and set them up...after all, they had to have them set up in order to decorate. While doing so, they noticed that the floor was absolute filthy, and the place smelled disgustingly dirty. So the day went on pretty well, it was a nice "celebration" and Kirt would have been proud of the party and it's attendance.. Here comes the part that is UNBELIEVABLE! My girlfriend was told that she would get her cleaning deposit back as soon as the place was cleaned....little did she know that she was going to have to sweep AND MOP the floors AND take out the trash to the dumpster AND replace the trash can liners! (being that she wanted to get her full deposit back, she noticed that the water in the mop bucket was already filthy, she asked for it to be changed, and they showed her where to change it herself!!!!!) this place is no bargain, and boy did they see my girlfriend coming! They used her and some of her guests as free labor and I want to spread the word so no one else is used! They had her over a barrel....the guy just stood there with her check watching her mop the floors.....what a racket! I asked my girlfriend if she had a written contract with them and she said no... RENTER BEWARE! read more

The VFW in Burbank is a full-service bar. Like many other member-only businesses, such as the VFW, Elks Lodge, Moose Lodge, American Legion, etc. depend on its membership and community support to sustain itself. The leadership and management are welcoming to all who walk in the door. Member or not, everyone is treated with respect. This VFW is going through some changes and I believe all for the better. The VFW has an ATM, an old school juke box, a modern juke box, 5 T.V.'s in the bar area and a pool table which cost 25 cents. You can pay with a debt card or credit card. It's not a cash only bar like other establishments. Prices are very reasonable and in some cases 35 to 55 percent less than other bars located within a 5-mile ring. I started going to the VFW Burbank after the Moose Lodge in Glendale closed it doors to its membership and the sold the property. My first visit was for the Marine Corps. birthday held last year, Nov.10th, 2016, to say I had a great night is under statement. The place was full of young and old timers from the Marine Corps. One thing I noticed was the respect and conversations that were had with smiles. People walked into the VFW and they were welcomed into the fold and seats were given up as one couple was there on a date. A cake was cut to celebrate the Marines 241st birthday and everyone, marine or not, received a piece of cake. The bartender, Ms. Kirsten was awesome. She ran that bar like a Gunnery Sgt. She poured you a great drink, she gave you multiple options of tequila, whiskey, gin, beer, or wine, etc. The VFW also has a hall, not a large hall, but one big enough to host a 75-100 person function. I've seen numerous party's hosted here and with some TLC by the host, they hall comes out looking great. The price is reasonable and the staff working today is super helpful. On Monday nights there is a big band with 20-plus musicians playing music. Their practice session is open to the public. Most of the band members are locals. Music starts around 6:45 p.m. The T.V. sets are tuned into the sports and if you want to watch a game just ask the staff. I have called ahead of time and had the big T.V. over the juke box tuned into the USC and the UCLA games. I have watched Monday Night Football, major league baseball games and a ton of Laker and Clippers games. They even have the Golf Channel. During the summer when its super hot, the VFW is nice and cool. The ceiling fans keep it so nice you feel like relaxing forever. Great place to challenge someone to a pool game or game of darts. Lately, the pot lucks they have are really good. Pizza is ordered by the staff and every gets a couple slices. Recently, a barbeque produced some amazing cheese burgers. The first Sunday of each month there is a fundraiser breakfast. Finally, take the challenge and swing by and enjoy a beer or mixed drink. The VFW is a cool, quiet place. You don't have to fight to get your drinks and people will greet you, but also give you your space. It's a landmark in the making. Cheers my friends. read more

I had an occasion at this location on Saturday, February 23, 2019 and the staff there was more than hospitable. The Captain of the Ship, Mickey, was great to work with as well as Shelly and Evie, the bartenders for the night. If you need a place to have a party, this is the place! read more

Great place, like "Cheers, everyone knows your name", libations are good & the pricing reasonable. They also, host different activities throughout the week. All are welcome, you don't have to be a Veteran. read more

Thought you classic rock and Country Rock lovers may want to know about this... On Every Tuesday evening, except the 1st Tuesday of the month, a live classic rock band plays music of the 60's and 70's. This is a rock band with horns... They play from 7pm to 10 pm. My girlfriend and I were walking down Magnolia Blvd, passing the VFW in Burbank when we heard some great music coming from inside. The door was open, so we stepped in and were invited to have a seat and enjoy the music. Wow, were we pleasantly surprised... Chicago Tunes, Earth Wind and Fire Tunes, Eagles, Blood Sweat and Tears Tunes... America and lots more... my favorites were the Lynyard Skynyrd songs... I have heard some good bands around, but these guys are great. Here is the thing... It is an open rehearsal so they do stop every once in a while, but it is free admittance. Anyway, I asked them and they said it was open to the public for anyone to come sit and listen. It was nice and cool inside as well. Not a huge place, but certainly fun listening. Like a lot of bands, it was a little loud, but certainly not blaring like many. The band was fairly large... it had what looked like a full rhythm section with 4 horns and 3 vocalists... I have not seen the likes of that for years... A plus for me, there is a full bar in the next room so it was nice to sit and have a drink and surprisingly fair prices. Anyway, just wanted to share in case there are any other classic rock lovers out there like my girlfriend and I who want to listen to great music for free... Again, it is only on Tuesday evenings... except the first Tuesday of the month... Address: 1006 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91506 Tuesdays: 7 - 10 pm read more

I came here with my boyfriend, a Marine who fought in Afghanistan. The place was a pretty fun, old dive bar with super cheap drinks and a mostly older crowd - no recent vets, all Vietnam and a few Korea. Nicest people on the planet, very welcoming. read more

Come on down to the VFW for st. Patrick's Day good food good drink all proceeds from food go to veteran

Great little hangout. Everyone is friendly and welcoming. You don't need to be a Veteran to go there. Great drinks for great prices.

I have never been to this VFW before. The bartender was great and knows how to make a drink. I was pleasantly surprised to see and hear a large band playing in the next room backing up a number of singers on a Monday night. I must say some of the exchanges between the band leader and his musicians were rather disturbing. I think it's fair to say that the band leader is out of his mind.u read more

One of the lead bartenders needs a major attitude adjustment. Other than that a great place to play pool and throw your event. Spacious and cozy, Juan is awesome. Prices are great and you can play your own iPod if you ask nicely! read more

Best place to sneak away and have a drink ! Service is great, love the people ! Best place for local small-hall-rentals.