This weekend, I finally stopped at a dive bar I’ve been curious about for ages—Hi-Brow, tucked along historic Route 66 (Foothill Blvd) in Pomona. Its vintage signage has always caught my eye, sparking the historian in me every time I passed by.
Pomona often gets a bad rap due to its economic challenges, but I see something different. This city has grit, heart, and real potential. Despite tough times, it’s holding on—and I believe it can do even better.
Now, let me tell you about Hi-Brow. The vibe? Pure warmth. The bartender—a lovely woman—welcomed me like I was family, like chatting with your favorite Auntie. The locals at the bar were just as genuine: hardworking, down-to-earth folks enjoying a cold beer and good company. Salt-of-the-earth people, living life with honesty and heart.
I’ll definitely be back. It’s not just a bar—it’s a little pocket of community, and it felt like home.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Robert Jones
Fine beers good people. Always ask for Ricky!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Dave Koch (Cap'n Mayhem)
Super cool dive bar. Had been a while since I'd been there. It was like I'd never left.
Jose Sainez
Great for a drink!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tammy Ross
Nichole and michelle and karli are great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jbond982
A lot of easy women come here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pitcher of Beer
Stacy Bastien
No music unless paid at jukebox. No music on patio, but pretty good low end tacos $1.50 each.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Brian Mod
Just saw this place on an old episode of cops. I’ve never been there but from what I saw it looks nice! ?
Lacey Marie
Well.. Friar Tuck's was my #1 Pomona bar.. now that it's no longer accessible... my #2, became my #1. They do have great bartenders, don't get me wrong, it's just the dive is so much deeper than I prefer. There's not a lot of light or room inside. There's 1 (I believe) pool table.. there is an outside patio you can smoke in.. I do appreciate that.. Anyway, it's alright if you just feel like giving away your money to drink in public
They have karaoke on Tuesdays.
This weekend, I finally stopped at a dive bar I’ve been curious about for ages—Hi-Brow, tucked along historic Route 66 (Foothill Blvd) in Pomona. Its vintage signage has always caught my eye, sparking the historian in me every time I passed by.
Pomona often gets a bad rap due to its economic challenges, but I see something different. This city has grit, heart, and real potential. Despite tough times, it’s holding on—and I believe it can do even better.
Now, let me tell you about Hi-Brow. The vibe? Pure warmth. The bartender—a lovely woman—welcomed me like I was family, like chatting with your favorite Auntie. The locals at the bar were just as genuine: hardworking, down-to-earth folks enjoying a cold beer and good company. Salt-of-the-earth people, living life with honesty and heart.
I’ll definitely be back. It’s not just a bar—it’s a little pocket of community, and it felt like home.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Fine beers good people. Always ask for Ricky!!!
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Super cool dive bar. Had been a while since I'd been there. It was like I'd never left.
Great for a drink!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nichole and michelle and karli are great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A lot of easy women come here!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pitcher of Beer
No music unless paid at jukebox. No music on patio, but pretty good low end tacos $1.50 each.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Just saw this place on an old episode of cops. I’ve never been there but from what I saw it looks nice! ?
Well.. Friar Tuck's was my #1 Pomona bar.. now that it's no longer accessible... my #2, became my #1. They do have great bartenders, don't get me wrong, it's just the dive is so much deeper than I prefer. There's not a lot of light or room inside. There's 1 (I believe) pool table.. there is an outside patio you can smoke in.. I do appreciate that.. Anyway, it's alright if you just feel like giving away your money to drink in public
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Great place for live music on the weekends. Needs new furniture and floors repaired. Fun for night out with
Atmosphere: 4
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Not cool when no one knows u. Other than that it's
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Hated the old place, LOVE the new.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kool place to go on my off
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
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