Alhambra Bars

Good Drinks

1. The Station

This place gets too crowded during weekends.   We first stumble upon this place because we love the Tasty Garden next door.  In the beginning, this is…

2. 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…

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

It's always nice to go somewhere with some good beer and good food after a great win or a disappointing loss at the Rose Bowl.  Sadly there've been a…

4. Bodega Wine Bar

Neighborhood: Pasadena

Fresh air on the open patio + humus + a bottle of wine = a nice setting to unwind a busy day or to grab a bite to eat.  Compared to the Santa Monica…

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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