The Blind Donkey

53 Union St, Pasadena
(626) 486-2379

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Hands Down the best environment for a good 'ol Pre-Rose Bowl Game festivities. Got there around 9-30ish, the environment was starting to take on a Scarlet Red haze. Staff was perfect, rarely waited in line, great customer-drink recognition, The Blind Donkey had great food, service, environment, location - $65 bill w/a $35 tip & very much worth it - perfect way to lead into a winning day - Buckeyes!!!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

T. H

Decent dive bar. Was quiet and slow on a Monday night. Drinks were stiff.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Josh Horton

Rachel is one of the best bartenders I've had in a long time. Great service and ability to listen/understand whiskey preferences that turn into great recommendations.

Highly recommend and will return.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Matt Leisure Rainbow Restoration Chicago (Rainbow Restoration)

Cool bar environment. Pineapple Daiquiri was pretty good.
Not crazy busy on a Saturday night, outdoors seating also.
Great location in Old Town Pasadena?

Parking: Not much available at actual location but plenty paid options close of course.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Their Version of an Amaretto Sour

Nathan Sheth

Cool old building decor. Cocktails were on point, and bartender was kind and professional. Was here at opening so not sure if different during busier hours.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

its.me.lil.t *

Wonderful place to have a quick drink. Went on a blind date. The waitress kept checking in on me. Very sweet ❤️

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Craft Beer

Mickey Walton

Wonderful whiskey selection! If you’re looking for a bourbon, scotch, or whiskey - come check out Blind Donkey. Very relaxing, easy atmosphere. Dim, down, simple vibes reminiscent of a speak easy but not pretentious, not asking you to button that top button or put on slacks. Come as you are, relax, and have a drink or two. Unwind and let your hair down, in a forgiving, familiar bar.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Vic Hernandez

The carne asada fries are Insane in the membrane!!

Worth a trip to revisit just for those.

Drinks are good too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Mike Spigler

Awesome vibes before 9 PM, gets a lil interesting after that

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 5

Mike “Mrod” Rod

Went for a party there and saw that some tables were reserved for it. There’s also nice seating outside. The bartenders were nice and quick. There was a large selection of drinks. Will have to go back for the food some other time.

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

TheycallmeTC

Large whisky selection

Zizi Zhang

Discriminating against Asians. It's very rubbish. We were not drunk and they asked us to leave. I have never seen such a rubbish bar!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

J. R. Smith

Fun and friendly place.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 4

Cielo R. Ruiz

I liked the cozy, old timey ambiance. Good drinks, too.

Atmosphere: 5

Jason Boyd (Linktreats)

Great vibe and drink options. The bartender was very pleasant and helpful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

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