22 Best Pubs near Pasadena

“Had a great experience at The Blind Donkey. The burger was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly, and the fries were crispy, well-seasoned, and some of the best I’ve had. The atmosphere was lively, the drinks were good, and the staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely a great spot for a casual night out.“

“Cool place to hang in Old Town Pasadena. Live music and a chill atmosphere.“

“Great chill spot. Good Beers!!“

“the best service you'd ever get in a small bar. love them!“

“Good drink specials and a solid atmosphere.“

“What a Great Pub!
Was fortunate to have been served by Stephanie both evenings I've been.
Met some really Cool locals, had a blast playing Pool and there's a massive patio in the back. Best bang for the Buck 💵!
Fun Place🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟“

“If you haven't been to Basin141, you’re missing out! Their happy hour is hands-down one of the best around—the prices are unbeatable for the quality you get. The food was absolutely amazing and the drinks were delicious, but what really set the experience apart was the service. Shareen was incredible; she took my order and consistently checked in to make sure I had everything I needed. She truly made the visit perfect. I’ll definitely be back!“

“great place for an evening date with the wifey... 😎👍“

“Favorite place to hang out when visiting LA. The vegan food menu is amazing and on par with their selection of craft beers. The staff is exceptionally friendly. Always feel at home and comfortable when I am there.“

“watching football, baseball, basketball games“

“Best pub in the Altadena area. It is a family run business, and really, a more traditional "public house." Not too many places like this around! Guiness and other European ales on tap. Nice selection of wines too. Say hi to Judah, Gail & family and help support Altadena!“

“Good enough for Richard Pryor, good enough for me!“

“The Greyhound Bar is my all time favorite local, neighborhood bar! The drinks are fantastic and the food is delicious! Literally the best “bar food” in LA! All the bartenders are friendly and make it a very welcoming place to hangout. I love running into the regulars here. The owner is also very cool, friendly and welcoming! They always accommodate my modified order of the Greyhound Burger into the best vegetarian version, I have yet to find a better vegetarian cheeseburger in LA. Also, the best and raddest bartender here is Iliana, beautiful inside and out! Highly recommend this place. Especially if you want to catch a game here or just get a great burger and drink!“

“Some unique flavors and some familiar. Customer service at the bar is unparalleled, like the all-day happy hour pricing. I’m very happy when I come to this place, regardless of what I order.“

“Great array of food options in a lively atmosphere“

“First time here and it’s awesome 😎“

“We were able to catch the game!“

“Amazing food and service had an amazing time will be back soon“

“First time and last. My wife didn’t like the burger. Tried for a resolution. Manager treated her like crap. We left right then. Total crap-show food-wise.“

“During the World Cup we checked out some German beer gardens, and somehow over saw this one, possibly the only heart-driven authentic German one. The most we have seen so far, it was more a "business plan" let's do what Americans may think a German beer garden looks like. Our friend, the LA promoter Vahe, took us yesterday. We found a little gem, grown over the years, with an actual German owner and a service that had more than basic knowledge of German food. Nice! The ambiance was what you would expect from a place like this, less stylish-designer but more owner look-what-we-brought-from-Germany over the many years. The food was actually good, reasonably priced and generously portioned - the sauce platter really deserved its name "platter"- Came with great German curry ketchup. It would be too much to brag about the food, it was decent better than just OK version of classic beer garden dishes. But one has to be fair: where in German beer gardens you find food really worth bragging about? So while I was really tempted to stop at 4 out of five stars, I give 5. After all, it matches my most key how-to-get-5 element: would I do a 30+ min detour just to go here. If someone asked me to show them decent German cuisine in a somewhat authentic ambiance, I would take them here. The Kiez may be closer to our home, the Wirtshaus more stylish, but here we found the hearty welcome we missed elsewhere.“

“Its been a long time establishment in the community catering to its devoted clientele, especially to its hispanic and LGBTQ community. As recently as last Friday night, the Silver Platter has prevailed in its effort to provide an outlet of entertainment and appreciation for the community that it supports.
They've upgraded their environment and at one time also provided valet parking, however, with the current stringent limited parking availability, it's been difficult to accommodate and support this historic bar; very much worth a visit though. With the support of those who know this bar well, they should be commended to continue to support a mainstay of L.A.

It's been a while since I posted the above review. It's January 31, 2026. The Silver Platter, subject to being evicted and demolished should definitely be relocated. Its historic value and undeniably a dive bar, provides an ambiance that is unique to its community. Those that can't appreciate the need and value of this establishment in serving the community are too quick to criticize its patrons and deficiencies. This place is a haven to many. It exists to enjoy a cold beer, enjoy the music, people watch and have some fun. We should do what we can to keep the Silver Platter thriving!“