13 Best Pubs near Sierra Madre

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

“My favorite dinner spot in Sierra Madre. Excellent pub grub, and by far the best beer selection in town. Excellent service both inside and on the large outdoor patio. It's a great place to catch a game in a relaxed atmosphere or to enjoy one of their many beer festivals. The kitchen also stays open longer than any of their neighbors, so they're the best place in town if you want to eat a bit later.

Vegetarian options: They have a good range of vegetarian dishes, including appetizers and main dishes.

Parking: There's no dedicated lot just for the restaurant, so you may need to walk a block or two from one of the big city lots.

Kid-friendliness: They're as family friendly as you can get from a place best known for its beer selection.“

“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!!!!“

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

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

“Good selection of beer. Tasty food and excellent service.“

“This is our local pub; we don't order wine (of which they have a nice selection), but they have a few European beers on tap that are quite good (including Guinness). They also have bottled beer if you prefer. This is a family owned pub (also "1881" on Washington/ Allen in East Pasadena), & you can usually catch owners Gail (sorry if I misspelled!) & Judah "Ben Hur." Actually he looks more like Mick Fleetwood and you can sit at the bar and have a chat with him if you want. I just like to say"Judah Ben-Hur" from the movie BEN HUR (1960?). Great service & vibe. Not fancy, just a great neighborhood pub to have a beer or two (I recommend several, if you have a designated driver). There is actually 3 areas you can drink- at the bar, a room for a few parties, and a secluded outdoor area for smokers in the back. It's quite cool & we feel at home there. If you live in Altadena/Pasadena on the west side (on Fair Oaks North of Woodbury) this is the bar for you. They also have pizza which is quite good. Judah is English, Gail from Chicago, and they have family that help out. It's a great little ace! Check it out! I'll be there tonight- look for the good looking older gent with the Roy Orbison glasses. He can be quite entertaining!“

“🙂👍 Allie does a great job!“

“Great chill spot. Good Beers!!“

“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.“

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

“Nice little neighborhood spot for drinks and pub food. Based on my few trips, it seems like there are some new staff members and that is an improvement.....will make it easy to come back regularly, plus the fish and chips was a pleasant surprise, top notch.“

“The enfant terrible of the Congregation family, you won't find live music, stand-up, or other room-filling gimmicks at this location. Instead, you'll find impecable service, quality food, and craft drafts at reasonable prices.

Startlingly, you'll also find it's almost empty on a Friday night. Its proximity to horrible Colorado Blvd dive bars with DTLA rooftop bar prices should make this place a gem, but folks haven't made the trek across Central Park to discover it despite it being so rewarding to do so. No better nightcap destination with the homies in Old Town.“