Alhambra Bars

Good Drinks

1. First Cabin Cocktail…

This is a dive bar, no getting around that.  For years, it has had younger, (arguably)hipper bars and dance clubs next door but those places always…

2. The Station

This place is friendly and...quaint? Nothing rowdy happened on the saturday night we were there. The jukebox was doing it's own thing; which was…

3. Al's Cocktails

Honestly, this bar is just a damn fun time.  Granted I am a local and i am verging on being a regular there.  But damn, come here and be merry, no…

4. Crest Lounge

We rolled 12 deep into this little dive bar for their $8 dollar steak dinners which includes a 6-8 ounce steak, garlic bread, salad and baked potato…

5. Little Cave

Neighborhood: Highland Park

Strong drinks, ms. pacman, patio, 80's new wave and punk, cool staff, total lack of pretense, and the ugliest fuggen crowd I've ever seen.  Love It.

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Nice Bartenders

1. Kelly's Pub

I grew up in the area and had never been to Kellys Pub. I decided to go a few weeks back to check out a band perform. I liked the atmosphere despite…

2. Freddie's 35er Bar

Neighborhood: Pasadena

Now I know why my parents went there forever. I went for the first time on a Friday night. Busy, but able to move around. Bathroom was a little…

3. Yard House

Neighborhood: Pasadena

OMG I absolutely luv there pomegranate martinis, they are to die for!! They also have Ryder's cider beer and I haven't found it to many other places…

4. Bodega Wine Bar

Neighborhood: Pasadena

Reasonable prices, surreal atmosphere, nice bartenders, and open late for that strip of Pasadena on a Tuesday night.   The wine just wasn't great.

5. Barney's Beanery

Neighborhood: Pasadena

This is your typical local hangout, sports bar, college crowd center. We tried eating there for a Laker game since it was recommended by one of our…

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