The Derby Room Pomona at Fairplex

2201 N White Ave, Pomona
(909) 413-5007

Recent Reviews

Adam

Since I was attending an event here, I barely spent more than a couple minutes inside. Just long enough to go to the restroom and glance into the main room. Curved, tiered seating made it resemble my city’s City Council chamber.Food was being served outside because there was an event. So, I had the chicken tenders and a fruit cup. Chicken was crispy and deliciously spiced? Fruit cup was large with five different fruits inside: watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew melon, strawberries, and blueberries.If the Deaf or Autistic communities host more events here, I’ll be back. Otherwise, it’s just too far for me.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Tony Green

Great food, great off-track betting, great staff.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Meme Nisimo

Tldr: This is a Sports Book style place akin to Vegas and less a restaurant. However, the food and service are good. I would come again (for the burgers ?)This was out first time here. We were surprised when we got inside to find that it's a Sports Book place like you see in Vegas. Nothing wrong with that, but the menu is large and varied that we expected a restaurant. What it means is that tables can be scarce. There is an outdoor patio, but that's where the smokers take it over.We ordered the Baja Burger and the Chilaqules Plate.The burger was great. The patty was juicy and thick, cooked as requested. The Baja comes with cheese, onions, jalapeños, and peppers --they were grilled and delicious. Fries are included but there's an upcharge for waffle or steak fries. Priced at $16.99, I enjoyed it and would order it again.The Chilaqules came with two eggs (any style) on top a generous portion of tortilla chips with a spicy salsa, beans and potatoes (choice of hash browns or fried). It was very good but the beans were just ok. The price was $17.99.The atmosphere may not be to everyone's liking, but it is colorful. Expect yelling at the horses and occasional cussing.If it means anything to you, 3 men walked out of the restroom without washing their hands.With a window facing the patio, there is plenty of natural light.Smoking at the entrance and on the patio should be expected although unwanted.Vegetarian options: Not for vegetarians but there are fish & chips and pizza (cheese only).Dietary restrictions: I'm sure you can ask for accommodation but this is not that kind of place.Parking: There's a large lot but it can fill up on a busy day.Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly. It's like Vegas.Wheelchair accessibility: It's accessible...they want your money. Plenty of older men using walkers here.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Beef Burger

D-LO

Awesome place to grab a bite to eat, sit and bet on the horse races. Staff and patrons are really friendly, zero drama. I come here with my family and my father and we always have blast.D-LO recommended ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: National Margarita Day, Cheese Enchiladas, Nachos, Mozzarella Sticks, French Fries, Club Sandwich, The Derby Sampler, Buffalo Wing

Michelle Duran

We went for an outdoor tribute band concert. The service and bands were good, but the bathrooms needed to be restocked. Only one of the three stalls had tp so I had to ration the supply that was handed to me under the stall door.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Rick Munder

The food isn't bad, it's just reheated microwave snack food. The drinks are incredibly overpriced (more than you'd expect to see). The service (at least our server) was an absolute sweetheart. She was just overworked...too many people and only one of her. The atmosphere was really cool...like the venue. More heaters and turned up higher for the ones they had would have been much nicer because it was cccccold.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Nachos

Sharon Yen

This is not the same place as before.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Recommended dishes: Club Sandwich

Sean M

10$ just to park? Came here to watch the Queen tribute band, wasn't expecting to pay to park.

Erik E

The pretzel is something I can't live without. Service is always good. Tvs always showing what you want to watch. Only advice is: keep an eye on people taking tickets from your table if you're betting. People get desperate apparently. Outside of that, this is one of my favorite places to go.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Nachos, Club Sandwich

Jennifer C

We had so much fun. The food was great, and the cocktails were perfect. Service was amazing. 1 hour turned into 6!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamburger, Spinach Artichoke Dip, The Derby Sampler

Nickkie G.

I absolutely love this place. The people make you feel so welcomed, the vibe is chill, and the food and drinks are delicious.Kid-friendliness: I love that I could take my kid with me without the worry of the environment. He loved the chicken that they have.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Smoked Brisket Nachos, Mozzarella Sticks, Hamburger

Mark Fisher

Sat at the bar for forever with my wife without an acknowledgement by the bartender. Finally left to get a drink somewhere else. Not very busy either. Bartender didn't look into her job by the extreme sliw pace of her movements. Probably not the right career choice.

Service: 1

Kat

First time here to see 2 cover bands #thenburningdoors and #sopetty . Both great! Friends ordered food, I drank my dinner! Kind of hot outdoors on the dance floor.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 4

Emilio Navarrete

First time there for the fight great food nice crowd everyone was so nice from the waitresses to the customers great vibe will be my hangout from now on

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Glen Villanueva

Was there on an extremely busy day so the service was a little slow, but overall good food and cold beer.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

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The Derby Room Pomona at Fairplex

2201 N White Ave, Pomona, CA 91768
(909) 413-5007