I recently came here and ordered a mocktail as I am unable to drink alcohol. The bartender said they were out of one ingredient and asked what other things I liked so he could make me something different. After a few sips I started noticing that I felt light headed and my chest was warm. Asked the bartender and he confirmed that it did indeed have alcohol in it. He mumbled that he was sorry and walked away. We had to go to the bar and demand a refund, the very least that could be done. It's one thing to get a drink mixed up and a very different thing to dose someone with a drug that makes them very sick. To not even show a little compassion or effort to make amends is even worse. Will definitely never return.
Renee B.
Love the food and drinks here! The music selection is always a vibe as well. Staff is very friendly. Beta Lounge is definitely a go-to bar for me and my friends! 10 STARS!
Liliane Howland
Went to singles meet up. Nice chill atmosphere and comfy furniture.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Linda Shih
Great atmosphere! Awesome staff. Was able to book out this place for an afterparty until 2AM through Jesse and we had a blast. Food was great as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Glen Edwards
Great atmosphere. Great dinks. I will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Francisco E.
I found this place on yelp, my wife and I decided to go. The place is cozy, the food average, wine a bit expensive, the bartender was nice and attentive. I'll give a 4 out 5. I can recommend this place but they have to improve a few things on the menu.
Raveena A.
Great service! Friendly staff. Relaxing atmosphere. Excellent drinks. Must try, good music
Mikhail Simin
Great food, good cocktails!
DJ G.
Visited beta lounge this afternoon at opening time, we were the second couple there. It was a quiet Saturday afternoon. We enjoyed the the lounge not to big and I'm sure later in the evening it gets full. The flat bread pizza I truly enjoyed and the bartender Andre a guy as cool as ice was great and helpful! We are sure to revisit later in the evening to truly experience the lounge vibe!
rayvone hackshaw
Jesse is a botanical genius. Love the bar. Love the atmosphere, the lighting, the color scheme. Will definitely be back when I'm in town.
Friendly local Artistic lounge with aSports Fan Artistic atmosphere as well as fine Pizza offerings from kitchen in this resto/bar
Darren G.
The bartender Jesse makes the best drinks . I'd highly suggest the Angry Mule. Perfect spot to bring a date to relax and talk
S Crawford
The drinks are ok but it's the environment/atmosphere that distinguishes this place. Definitely a more mature less sophomoric vibe which you tend to get from most drinking establishments near CAL's campus. There aren't too many refined cocktail venues near campus. It's mostly beer and dive bar mixes/mixers. This place may be able to create you something other than a screwdriver.
Mittal Netflix
Great service. Friendly bartender. Decent drinks and average food. Still good for bar food. Worth visiting
Shayla B.
I'm really digging the locals vibe! Beta Lounge is an excellent place to kick it while enjoying a nice cocktail and some light bites. I was in the area and saw this spot in the distance. It's kind of randomly located off of Durant Ave but can be easily missed if you're not looking for it. Beta is truly a loungey little spot. I plopped myself on one of their cozy sofas in the back and didn't move from that spot for almost the entire time that I was there. Just low key and super relaxed vibes. The drinks are really tasty and the bartenders are all really chill. Nothing too fancy about the drinks here, but they're decently priced and made with love. Had a spicy marg and a Moscow mule and both were delicious sippers. They also serve food here if you have an appetite. Their food menu is mostly light bites but still pretty versatile as far as options go. Their flatbread pizza seems to be all the rave, so I decided to try one while I was there. Had the pepperoni mushroom flatbread pizza and it was good for what it was. Don't come looking for anything restaurant style; it's definitely bar food quality but still yummy nonetheless. Many of the people that were at the bar seemed to be regulars as everyone knew each other and the bartenders knew most people by name. I chatted up a couple of the regulars and they were quite friendly. Sometimes when I've popped into locals joints, I don't seem to get the friendliest reception. But I didn't get that feeling here at all. It was like everyone knew that I wasn't a regular but they were quick to say hello and embrace my presence. It made me feel instantly comfortable.I also love that this lounge serves a multitude of purpose for the people. I witnessed someone studying, another person reading, a few people watching a football game, a casual meeting amongst friends, and what looked to be a first meeting and/or date. There's no blueprint here and I love that. You come for whatever reason that suits you and there's no judgement for it. Beta also has a great looking happy hour that I need to come back for. It's just an all around laid back place for some drinks and a chill atmosphere. Glad that I came upon this spot and excited to come back again.
I recently came here and ordered a mocktail as I am unable to drink alcohol. The bartender said they were out of one ingredient and asked what other things I liked so he could make me something different. After a few sips I started noticing that I felt light headed and my chest was warm. Asked the bartender and he confirmed that it did indeed have alcohol in it. He mumbled that he was sorry and walked away. We had to go to the bar and demand a refund, the very least that could be done. It's one thing to get a drink mixed up and a very different thing to dose someone with a drug that makes them very sick. To not even show a little compassion or effort to make amends is even worse. Will definitely never return.
Love the food and drinks here! The music selection is always a vibe as well. Staff is very friendly. Beta Lounge is definitely a go-to bar for me and my friends! 10 STARS!
Went to singles meet up. Nice chill atmosphere and comfy furniture.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Great atmosphere! Awesome staff. Was able to book out this place for an afterparty until 2AM through Jesse and we had a blast. Food was great as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great atmosphere. Great dinks. I will be back
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I found this place on yelp, my wife and I decided to go. The place is cozy, the food average, wine a bit expensive, the bartender was nice and attentive. I'll give a 4 out 5. I can recommend this place but they have to improve a few things on the menu.
Great service! Friendly staff. Relaxing atmosphere. Excellent drinks. Must try, good music
Great food, good cocktails!
Visited beta lounge this afternoon at opening time, we were the second couple there. It was a quiet Saturday afternoon. We enjoyed the the lounge not to big and I'm sure later in the evening it gets full. The flat bread pizza I truly enjoyed and the bartender Andre a guy as cool as ice was great and helpful! We are sure to revisit later in the evening to truly experience the lounge vibe!
Jesse is a botanical genius. Love the bar. Love the atmosphere, the lighting, the color scheme. Will definitely be back when I'm in town.
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Friendly local Artistic lounge with aSports Fan Artistic atmosphere as well as fine Pizza offerings from kitchen in this resto/bar
The bartender Jesse makes the best drinks . I'd highly suggest the Angry Mule. Perfect spot to bring a date to relax and talk
The drinks are ok but it's the environment/atmosphere that distinguishes this place. Definitely a more mature less sophomoric vibe which you tend to get from most drinking establishments near CAL's campus. There aren't too many refined cocktail venues near campus. It's mostly beer and dive bar mixes/mixers. This place may be able to create you something other than a screwdriver.
Great service. Friendly bartender. Decent drinks and average food. Still good for bar food. Worth visiting
I'm really digging the locals vibe! Beta Lounge is an excellent place to kick it while enjoying a nice cocktail and some light bites. I was in the area and saw this spot in the distance. It's kind of randomly located off of Durant Ave but can be easily missed if you're not looking for it. Beta is truly a loungey little spot. I plopped myself on one of their cozy sofas in the back and didn't move from that spot for almost the entire time that I was there. Just low key and super relaxed vibes. The drinks are really tasty and the bartenders are all really chill. Nothing too fancy about the drinks here, but they're decently priced and made with love. Had a spicy marg and a Moscow mule and both were delicious sippers. They also serve food here if you have an appetite. Their food menu is mostly light bites but still pretty versatile as far as options go. Their flatbread pizza seems to be all the rave, so I decided to try one while I was there. Had the pepperoni mushroom flatbread pizza and it was good for what it was. Don't come looking for anything restaurant style; it's definitely bar food quality but still yummy nonetheless. Many of the people that were at the bar seemed to be regulars as everyone knew each other and the bartenders knew most people by name. I chatted up a couple of the regulars and they were quite friendly. Sometimes when I've popped into locals joints, I don't seem to get the friendliest reception. But I didn't get that feeling here at all. It was like everyone knew that I wasn't a regular but they were quick to say hello and embrace my presence. It made me feel instantly comfortable.I also love that this lounge serves a multitude of purpose for the people. I witnessed someone studying, another person reading, a few people watching a football game, a casual meeting amongst friends, and what looked to be a first meeting and/or date. There's no blueprint here and I love that. You come for whatever reason that suits you and there's no judgement for it. Beta also has a great looking happy hour that I need to come back for. It's just an all around laid back place for some drinks and a chill atmosphere. Glad that I came upon this spot and excited to come back again.