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    10 1/4 Pasadena

    4.4 (87 reviews)
    Open 8:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    Phone booth secret entrance
    Coco G.

    Tonight's adventure to visit 10 1/4 on Colorado Blvd in Pasadena was so completely worthwhile. You enter the raucous dive bar called the 35er and then go downstairs to find a phone booth. From there you pick up the phone and listen for the bar back to ask you how many are in your party. Generally it's advised that your party should be six or fewer--and its first come first served because the max capacity is 30. We thoroughly enjoyed our seats at the bar where we admired Riley's mixology skills and Marcus' stories about the history of the venue. We ordered an Old Fashioned and a Madcap to start with, followed by a Sazerac and a Pendennis Club (an off-the-menu apricot delight to the senses recommended by Riley). 10 1/4 has everything you could want in a speakeasy from the cool way you gain entrance, to the expertise of seasoned bartenders, to the intimate dimlit setting with 1930s style music in the background to set the mood. We may not be locals, but we'll definitely be back!!

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    Anh N.

    I'm 100% here for the ambiance and milk punch because it is super easy to drink as long as you like mint. Especially if you like mint and chip ice cream :) I came with a group of 8 and it was a bit odd fitting into this space. I recc going as a small group (4 or less, 2 is perfect because they have there half tables...) Bartenders are super chill and really know their stuff. Overall, would come here again

    Jennifer L.

    A hidden gem tucked beneath 35er in Old Town Pasadena -- just pick up the phone in the booth to get in! The space is cozy and filled up quickly around 8:30, so arriving early is a good idea. The drinks were creative and well-balanced. I especially loved the Menta Milk Punch -- smooth, refreshing, and full of flavor. Definitely worth a visit if you're into speakeasy vibes and unique cocktails.

    Cute lil restroom
    Valerie G.

    Nice cozy layout. A lot quieter than upstairs. Drinks were good. And service was good. I'd definitely come back

    Nelly N.

    This is a cute little Speakeasy tucked away in the bottom floor of the always fun 35er bar. Walk into the phone booth, pick up the phone, and wait until someone answers and gives you access in. It's very small so it does get full fast. The bartender was polite, not overly friendly, but with him being the only one making drinks, I can understand why the niceties aren't all that important. I can't remember the name of the drink I ordered, but my friend had a dirty martini and we were both happy with our drinks. I would come again, though it would not be my first choice as far as a speakeasy. I would probably just stick to the 35er upstairs.

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    Roxanne L.

    Ok, this place was such an amazing hidden gem I almost don't want to write a review for it and want to keep it my little secret. Speakeasy under the 35er that holds about 30 people. Went on a Saturday night and it surprisingly wasn't too too packed. Bartenders were great, drinks were great, atmosphere was great. I can't say enough good things about this place. Absolutely want to sneak back!

    Kaitlyn Y.

    coming into 10 1/4 was such a unique experience! if my friend didn't know about this place, I would have never known about a place like this. 10 1/4 is located within the 35er bar downstairs past the tiki bar. inside, the location is relatively small so I would recommend coming a little earlier if you have a bigger party, but people do come in and out relatively often. I got the floradora and it looked beautiful and tasted great! it was fruity and refreshing and wasn't too strong for me as I'm not a huge fan of strong alcoholic drinks. I will definitely be returning with some friends again!

    Alejandro F.

    Dimly-lit, somewhat secret speakeasy. Coin/resin countertop bar. Drinks that you wouldn't find anywhere else in the city (I don't drink but my friends who do told me), and exceptional customer service with reasonable drinks. What else could you ask for? Somewhat of a secret entrance, but all I'll say is that there is a a phone booth and you must do something in it to be granted access to this exclusive speakeasy.

    Love this hidden bar in Pasadena.It was a romantic raining day!
    Chloe J.

    Love this hidden bar,it was a romantic raining day. Chill atmosphere,not laud at all.

    Jarenn N.

    Edder was the bartender of the night and was awesome! We loved the Menta Milk Punch which tasted like mint chocolate, and Siesta cocktails. We had shots of mezcal too! Call the phone booth to be let in! Find a cozy seat at a table or the bar. Arrive early to get a seat on a Saturday night! Will definitely be back!

    Elina O.

    My favorite little happy place to visit in the evening and take friends to and watch them be delighted by the discovery as well. The cocktail with oat milk (forgot its name) is my absolute favorite. It's such a surprise! Several people who have tried it also loved it and said they will be getting that one next time. The ambience here is pretty special. It feels secretive and magical and relaxing, and so many other things, all at once. The bartender is pretty interesting as well, and if he's not busy, does enjoy having a little chat about the place or his cocktail inventions. PS. The coin/resin bar is gorgeous, especially with the dim amber lighting!

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    Cool vibe. Bartender was bit of a connoisseur. He knew his stuff. Cocktails were on point. Will definitely be back.

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    Ask the Community - 10 1/4 Pasadena

    Are reservations required?

    It's first come, first serve. Go downstairs, go inside the phone booth and pick up the phone. The bartender will ask how many in your party and will advise if there's availability. It's a small space.

    Is there a code/password needed to gain entry?

    They just ask how many people are in your group (eg party of 2)

    Are they open Monday's?

    Yes

    When is this open? Tuesday?

    Yes, hours posted are correct

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    Ladies and Gentlemen - Snacks for drinking

    Ladies and Gentlemen

    (245 reviews)

    $$$$

    If you come here expect to spend quite a bit more than you would at a standard cocktail bar, and be…read moreprepared to spend at least a couple hours. We made a later reservation and would have stayed longer but didn't know just how much of an experience it would be. Vibes here are dark and moody, and it would be a great place for a unique date, just maybe not the first one. We got the beef tartare and spicy tuna crispy rice to munch on. The spicy tuna crispy rice was worth it, the beef tartare not so much. Also decided to do the drink omakase because they make the single drink prices so expensive it still feels more worth it to do the omakase so you end up getting that instead. You tell the server what you do and don't like or are looking for in your drinks and the bartenders will make them for you. Some might be already on the menu, some may not. If there is something you really don't like and you tell the servers, they will be kind enough to replace it for you with something you do. Overall they did a good job with making mine but didn't quite hit it for my friend. The omakase is at least 3 drinks, so be prepared to have transportation after, you may be a little drunk Overall would come back or bring other people here just for the unique experience, but it is pricier than just grabbing a cocktail at a normal bar.

    Ladies and Gentlemen was a sultry speakeasy experience for themed cocktails and light bites in a…read morebasement. It wasn't difficult to spot, as there was a sign at the Indiana Colony Market. Just look for the Wanderlust and go towards the back of the building! We were then greeted by the doorman who had a series of questions. After that you are led to the bathroom, which then leads you to the space. Their cocktail names are catchy, due to the names being irreversible binomials. For example, we ordered the Beauty and The Beast cocktail (delicious and pretty drink btw!) and Friends and Neighbors cocktail. Other ones include Day and Night, Born and Raised, and Rise and Shine. They even have an omakase experience if you really wanted to try the bartender picks. For a bite, we ordered a steak tartare. It was a light-handed portion, enough for a small bite between two people if you just want something to eat in between sips. It was decent, however, not filling and I would get food elsewhere. This is a great speakeasy in the heart of Old Town Pasadena, I'd recommend it if you're looking for tasty and innovative drinks! I loved all our drinks, and the service was excellent from beginning to end.

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    The Cellar - A Wine Library

    (603 reviews)

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    This was a fabulous special date night and makes you feel like a rockstar. From the velvet rope to…read morethe speakeasy/literati vibe, this place feels swanky and sophisticated. You can almost imagine a 60s beatnik, decked out in a black beret and turtleneck, sitting in the corner, reading Thoreau. The charcuterie board was delicious and the wine lovely. Great for special occasions...or a last minute surprise, like it was for us!

    Waiter Manuel. This…read moreis a review reflected on you, solely. Being kind is the moral of the story, from the beginning you were passive agressive with your comments and tone. Being in a party of 4 girls coming from high tea, we were dressed in elegant dresses, first comment was asking if we were coming from church, followed by eye flutters, short "okay" with an upward inflation to a joke about the day, an impatient comment about hurrying up and trying the wine while we were talking, asked for water when we were out, were left to pour the rest of our wine, didn't ask how the food was all the while was attentive to the table behind us, the cherry on top comment was when we were discussing the bill at the end, he was hovering at the table behind ours, then when we were ready, we asked to split the bill into 2, my portion on mine and the rest on another card, he then said "this isn't like a drive through, we can't do it that way" so I asked him to explain his comment, cause it was passive agressive and rude. After he wasnt able to becuase he wasnt expecting me to call out his rude comment, I had to then break it down and specify what I had ordered, he then sold "okayyyy....so how much, cause we don't itemize?" I had to again express for him to specify how they do it cause he has still yet to explain where his attitude is coming from and explain how they do their check splits, from my understanding it just felt like he wanted to play dumb and make me to the math, one I did he was like "ohh, okay" should have asked for the manager but we paid and left, I hasnt had this experience before being a returning customer, but he needs an attitude adjustment as his attitude was completely out of pocket. Do better Manuel, you alone got your place of work a 1 star. The rest of the staff was kind, facility beautiful and food and wine was good. This restaurant is not reflected in the 1 star.

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    The Blind Donkey

    (712 reviews)

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    We came here for a casual dinner on a Sunday night and the Blind Donkey did not disappoint. We sat…read moreoutside because we brought our dog and there was no one else out there! The menu was scanned via QR code and it was easy enough to access. We both got burgers, mine was a beyond patty and my fiancé got a beef one. The food came so quickly and the French fries were DELICIOUS. I've been looking for a new favorite fry since Pizza of Venice was lost in the Eaton Fire and I think these may be it! Funny that we didn't try the drinks or spend time inside at the bar but from sitting outside on a cold winter night, I can only imagine the inside is even more fun!

    I've been to this bar multiple times and have always had a good experience, which is why what…read morehappened yesterday around 5 PM was so surprising and upsetting. When we walked in, there was a tall, bald male bartender and a blonde female bartender working--neither of whom I've seen here before. We ordered two drinks, but the service from the male bartender was inattentive from the start. At one point, my friend tried to get someone's attention to ask for a lime and wasn't acknowledged. She ended up grabbing a lime herself from the garnish tray--which I understand isn't ideal--but the response we got was completely out of line. The male bartender became immediately hostile and started aggressively cursing at my friend. When I calmly asked the female bartender if this was normal behavior, he inserted himself into the conversation and said, "she put her fucking hand in the fucking jar," in a very confrontational tone. I tried to de-escalate the situation and respectfully explained that there was no reason to speak to us that way, but he continued the hostility and ultimately told us to "get the fuck out." At that point, I paid for our drinks and we left. What made this especially disappointing is that this has never been our experience here before. We've always enjoyed this bar and have had positive interactions with the regular staff. If this had been my first visit, I would not come back. I understand that what my friend did wasn't appropriate, but it absolutely did not justify being yelled at and cursed out. I hope management addresses this, because this kind of behavior is not reflective of the bar I've come to know.

    Behind Bars - Lou's delicious mocktail with no name lol! Grenadine, pineapple juice, cherry and more?

    Behind Bars

    (21 reviews)

    Great place once you can actually find it! LOL! I had to wonder up and down this alley asking…read moreseveral people where it was until they opened at 5:00pm and put out their sign. *Hint ~ it's located next to Edwin Mills by Equator. The bar has some great cocktails to try but I went for "Don't be a Prick." Yes, the name alone had me at "hello," but it was a prickly pear margarita which is my fav! I lucked out! It had fresh blueberries in it and was very good! My Yelp sister Nikki went for the same drink, my sister Sam got the Purple People Eater which was rum based with Ube syrup & my sister Hannah ordered a specialty mocktail created by our bartender Lou who was dyno-mite! We enjoyed the music while catching up with each other. Great hang for friends with plenty of tables and bar seating. *There is a quaint courtyard that separates the bar from Mills Alley restaurant which offers a "lite bite" menu to Behind Bars. *Meter street parking & local parking garages

    I've never been behind bars, and I never want to be unless it's as cool as this place. Behind Bars…read moreis a relatively new spot in Old Town Pasadena located where Wokcano's back bar used to be. Blink & you'll miss it because there is no sign. However, it's next door to Edwin Mills by Equator. I met my lovely Sisters B here for Happy Hour. The place gives off friendly neighborhood dive bar vibes. Bartender Lou is fantastic! Friendly, upbeat, & attentive. 5 stars for him. The cleverly named cocktails incorporate unique ingredients such as Ube Syrup, Ube beer, & lime dust. Our drink order consisted of Don't Be a Prick, Moon Rocks, & Purple Peter Eater. Lou was kind enough to create a lovely mocktail for Ms. Hannah. The Purple Peter Eater is a picturesque drink that combines rum with Ube beer and gets its pretty hue from Ube Syrup. The Moon Rocks had a bit of a kick and is a tad on the sweet side. I really enjoyed the Don't Be a Prick, which was a tasty combo of Tequila, Prickly Pear Syrup, & Lime garnished with blueberries. The music can be a bit loud, but there is a quaint courtyard that is shared with adjacent restaurant Mills Alley if you prefer to sit outside. You can also order select food items from there as well. We sat inside and had a great time catching up. It's always a fun time when the Sisters B get together.

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    The Tap Room

    (331 reviews)

    $$$

    Genuinely impressed with this entire hotel, but the tap room really stood out. It feels like a…read morehidden speakeasy with live music, and before the sun fully sets you get some beautiful views through the large hotel windows. We were here for a work event and had a few cocktails, and it was such an enjoyable experience. If you're staying on the property, this is absolutely worth stopping by for a couple of drinks. Great views, friendly people, and an easy walk from your room.

    It was a cool surprise we got our drinks paid for by another customer standing in line in front of…read moreus at the bar, so kind of him! Because this is a hotel bar since it's situated in The Langham 5-star luxury hotel, the drinks are expensive like $25 starting. One of my friends got a lemon-based mocktail (pretty good) and I got Cosmopolitan-type cocktail with Prosecco (pretty solid and not overly sweet, just not one of the best cocktails I tried). Another friend ordered Negroni, which is a potent cocktail with a bitter sharp, dry aftertaste. I could hardly taste any hint of sweetness in the drink. My friend thought it was too bitter, too. Honestly, for me it tastes just as bitter as a Manhattan, probably because both cocktails incorporate sweet vermouth. 3 stars for the poor customer service and wait time for standing in line to order drinks. There were 2 or 3 bartenders and they were rushing but also seemed like they weren't efficiently helping customers with drinks in a timely manner. The lounge area was meh (super limited seat spots) and the vibes were bland despite coming here on New Year's Eve. Definitely an older demographic that frequents this bar, not that it's a bad thing, just not our vibe since it would've been more fun if there other people closer to our age, so we decided to bar hop elsewhere after.

    10 1/4 Pasadena - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

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