I am very new to America, Pasadena! The bartenders named Tony and Sharise were very friendly and gave one of the best customer service experience that every guest needs! Hands down one of my best interactions and makes me definitely revisit this place for their amazing service! read more

The 35er is an Old Town Pasadena institution. This lively dive bar has been family owned and operated since 1963. It's a popular place to watch sports and shoot some pool. There's also a cool little speakeasy in the basement. At the entrance you'll find a display case filled with Dodgers bobbleheads. They have an extensive beer list (about 20 on draft), specialty cocktails, and free freshly popped popcorn to snack on. The walls are lined with sports memorabilia and there's a juke box for entertainment between games. I had many fun nights here when I was younger. My friend and I were in the area and stopped in for a drink. Tony was behind the bar and he was an absolute doll. He's one of those friendly neighborhood bartenders that you would reveal your deepest secrets to. My friend had a beer and since it was Cinco de Mayo, I ordered a margarita with Tromba Tequila. It was tasty. My friend and I munched on popcorn while watching the Dodgers game. It was a relaxing evening and a reminder that I should visit the 35er again soon. *Adjacent parking garage (90 mins free) or metered street parking. read more

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The bar itself was fun and had a good atmosphere, but I'm leaving this review because my group was disappointed with how security handled a situation during our visit. A friend in our group felt uncomfortable and was harassed after an interaction with another guest, and we personally felt our concerns were not taken seriously when reported. I hope management works on improving guest safety and response to concerns in the future. Women visiting should stay aware of their surroundings and go with trusted friends. read more

We went here on a whim and honestly it was not too bad! It's your typical sports bar, and there was only really one bartender. So if it's just one, service might be kinda slow if you're a big party, but he was crankin the drinks out pretty quick. I like how even though it's a sports bar, it was fairly clean. They also have their own cocktail menu which was pretty neat! There's free popcorn to grab at the back and a machine where you can select your own music to play in the speaker (for a small price). Cause the music here is kinda whatever, or at least random lol. There are pool tables in the back, which I saw was $2 per play. Overall, not bad. We also went on a Tuesday night so there were barely any people. read more

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Had a great time at The 35er. I ordered a cider and an Old Fashioned, and both drinks were really good. The Old Fashioned was smooth and well balanced, and the atmosphere made it a nice spot to relax and hang out. Service was friendly and the vibe was chill. Definitely a place I'd come back to for drinks again. read more

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Came by to bar hop..the service was good but the vibes were not it. Everyone just seemed down on their luck or sad, we sipped our drinks and left. Must've came on an off day. read more

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The tiki bar downstair has some great music, overall a nice sports bar to get some drinks and have fun, drinks were strong :) They also have a pool table as well as some kool decor. read more

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Holy Moly Multi-Bar Batman! If you think this bar is just a sports bar, YOU'RE WRONG FRIEND! That's what I thought too. Until I got lost (and nosey) on my way to the bathroom and discovered a basement tiki bar! Man, Pasadena buildings are so great! This place has everything. Games, great beer selection, extra bathroom locations, A BASEMENT TIKI BAR!, Bouncers wish you happy birthday when they read your license-My kind of service! This place is a gem! read more

Super chill place, great place to watch sports and have drinks, the staff is super nice and friendly and they always have drink specials. Very roomy area, for group of friends, and popcorn for all. Folks who come here are chill and down to earth, nice little sports bar. Dragon egg approved! read more

Just your typical divey sports bar. The Dodgers memorabilia is strong for all my fans out there. I came by with some friends for some late night drinks. They don't serve food, but they do offer complimentary popcorn. read more

I rarely come to Pasadena, but in the past few weeks I've been to this bar twice. Very much a dive bar, but in the best way. Definitely cleaner than most dive bars and it has a bottom floor that's a tiki bar and has a hidden speakeasy behind a phone booth. There's two pool tables and outdoor seating. This honestly looks like the spot to be at to catch a Dodger game. Service was great both times, even during the busier hours on a Saturday night. If ever I'm back in the area, this is a bar I would come back to for sure to have a drink or two. read more

If you're like me and looking for a good hard kombucha in Pasadena, 35er is your bar! This place has a great vibe. The service was fast and efficient. Friendly as well! Tony was amazing. I am very happy with my time here. A chill place! 10/10 recommend. read more

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Here during the AC/DC concert at the Rose Bowl; the flow of people keeps increasing. A good busy. Come on down. read more

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Super fun place. Crowd was very odd, but the drinks were good and I liked how there was more than one bar! read more

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I called a bunch to get her name only to have to phone put down in my ear.. thank god i got a receipt. MERCEDES C WAS THE BARTENDER. I had a very uncomfortable experience at 35er Bar. I was there on a first date and only interacted with my date and the bartender while ordering drinks. After ordering two drinks total, the bartender accused me of being overly intoxicated and called over bouncers, which felt unnecessary and humiliating. I was calm, not disruptive, and had only ordered two drinks. Being escorted out in that situation felt excessive and unprofessional. I left feeling embarrassed. If there was a concern, I would have appreciated a private conversation rather than being publicly removed. I hope management reviews how situations like this are handled so customers are treated fairly and respectfully. The bartender acted like she had authority but also annoyed to be there. Im lesbian. Sure that had something to do with it. read more

This is my first time at this bar. The main floor is mainly different types of beer and offer free popcorn. Upon entering our IDs were checked and we were told that the downstairs consisted of Speakeasy and a tiki bar. Well we decided to give the tiki bar a try and how bad of a decision this was. The menu is limited which is ok because it had most of what we were looking for but at close to $20 per drink you think that they know how to make the drinks. We tried 3 different drinks- a piña colada, Mai-Tai and the Zombie. Why they all had the same color AND lemon flavor . This was a disappointing experience. I would stay away from the tiki bar. Two starts because we explained the situation and the manager got involved, tried the drinks and she agreed and we got our money back. But I hope this serves as an opportunity to get better. read more

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Tony was our bartender. He was funny and had jokes. The only thing I could say is that I was a little indecisive over what beer I wanted, and Tony could've asked me a couple of questions as to what I usually drink and make some suggestions... But other than that place was cool...this is by no means picking on you Tony... you made up for it with the jokes that you made! The bar atmosphere gives me grown-up college frat vibes, which is cool... A lot of TV is good place to watch sports. They were playing good music on the jukebox. I liked it. I had a good time did not order any food... But it's a cool spot to meet your friends and have a good time. read more

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35er in Pasadena is a solid bar with a casual vibe. The line wasn't too bad when I went, although there were some rude patrons, likely just a result of too much drinking. Drinks are decently priced, and the venue has a cool layout with a basement area and a back section for smoking. Overall, it's a decent spot for a night out if you're looking for variety in one location. read more

Went my first time yesterday. What a cool place! Had the main bar at street level. Downstairs is a great Tiki Bar! Can't wait to come back and enjoy it! But wait there's more! There is also a quaint speakeasy with craft drinks, high end whiskey and bourbon! But the best part was the great service by the pretty female bartender! I think her name was Emma. She poured a great drink but more importantly she was quick to serve, a little sassy, but that added to the ambience and made me feel at home and welcome! Like I've been going there a long time. She smiled as she served and was a part of the 35'er experience! Can't wait to go back and take some friends! read more

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This is a very busy bar in downtown Pasadena. I was served pretty quickly. They have a decent selection of beers. It's a narrow space with a very long bar area. They have a whole bunch of monitors around to show off the games and you can definitely come here with friends and watch a sports game together. read more

Long time Pasadena resident. Never tried the 35er, but decided that this year was the right time during our St. Patty's Crawl around 3:30 PM on a Saturday. Best. Decision. Ever. + Great tap selection. Seriously. I couldn't believe all the different taps as well as the ciders they had on tap. + Free Popcorn that was fresh, and popped on the regular. + Cool people. We are an older group, but it was a friendly, diverse, and inclusive group of people in the bar and working there. + Dodgers, Kings, Lakers, Clippers, and RAIDER NATION are all represented here!!!! We were there for a good hour. Made some new friends, enjoyed the company of our own group, and really enjoyed the different taps. Will be coming back on our crawl here next year as well! read more

I came to the 35er for the first time before the Oasis show. It was packed. Beyond packed. However I want to give a big shout out to Tony the bartender. The bartenders were slammed and he was moving as fast as he could and even while people were getting frustrated he managed to maintain his patience and had a positive and happy smile on his face the whole time. He moved as quickly as he possibly could and was honestly just the kindest man in the moment The bar was at least 10 people deep waiting for drinks and he was moving like a maniac. He did a great job that day and I want to thank him for his time and patience. Bravo read more

Was dancing and having a good time when the "head of security" Terrance came up to our group and started being hostile. Mind you we were sat in our little section not being disruptive at all. He proceeded to come up to me (I was vibing with the music and dancing in my seat) and called me disrespectful. Said he would kick me out if I didn't stop (mind you I'm just sat down with my hands up vibing to the chill music they had on) and proceeded to pull the security guards to where we were sat and telling them "watch out for that group". Is it against the bar rules to have fun at a bar? read more

Had a great time even though they had the presidential debate on every TV. Service was friendly but for me it was a guy's vibe. We did however find our way to the speakeasy and had even more fun in there. read more

Perfect bar to come enjoy any game on their all around screens. The bartenders are so nice and friendly and the vibe is welcoming. I will add it does get packed during games, especially right now during our Dodger games!!! They have awesome memorabilia on display cases to elevate that game day experience. Beer is always extra cold. read more

Nice prices and friendly staff that remembers your drink preferences even if you don't come in weekly. I love that they have popcorn, and their beer bucket deals are great. I've been coming here for a while and will continue to. It's also pretty awesome that there's a speakeasy and Tiki bar downstairs. Three bars in one building. read more

Hella TVs, loud music, cool drink selection, helpful staff! I asked for wifi cuz of data caps I reached whoops and I got to use their wifi. I do appreciate that lol. I am into craft beers and trying new, local brands and they had some selections that were new to me to try! I'm not a bud light kinda girl lol like give me your finest local craft beer please. First I had the Abita Brewing Purple Haze - a nice raspberry lager, then I had an Honest Abe Cactus Kooler mead! We also discovered a brand called Happy Dad hard seltzer lol, the watermelon flavor is so tasty! Plus electrolytes lol. Staff is happy to give samples of stuff if you're deciding on a drink. Overall had a cool experience here! read more

This past Saturday I served as an Uber for my better half driving her to Pasadena to meet up with one of our close and dear friends. My wifey and her Bestie had a planned outing to SoFi Stadium to watch Ed Sheeran perform in concert. Of course I'll move mountains for my BFF, so I agreed to this, but I had to kill time for 9 hours. One thing I knew that could expend a few hours was to find a sports bar/restaurant that was showing the latest UFC event. Finding a bar showing a UFC event in Pasadena was more difficult than I thought. After walking to a few sports bars, I luckily found The 35er, which was showing UFC's latest installment on one television. The 35er is a sports bar that has an abundant amount of televisions for your sports viewing pleasure. It is located in the heart of downtown Pasadena on Fair Oaks Avenue and famed Colorado. It is across from a Pottery Barn, flanked by Chef Tony Dim Sum and Hello Gelato, and it's across the street from Cheesecake Factory. There is public garage parking, which cost me $15, but it allowed me to park for a long duration. This San Diego Padre fanatic was in enemy territory as The 35er is an homage to Los Angeles sports teams and sports personalities. There is outdoor table seating, inside table and counter seating, and of course seating at the bar. I was told by friendly people associated with the bar that The 35er allows you to bring food from the outside, which was too cool. The female bartender and the dude who served me provided noteworthy customer service and their customer service all around is why I'm rating The 35er four stars. I don't drink, so the only reason you'll see me at a bar will be to catch a UFC Pay Per View that I didn't purchase at home. You might be thinking what a non drinker would purchase at a bar. My family and friends know my go to non alcohol drink is the manly Shirley Temple. Since I was parking my tush for a few hours to watch some pugilistic competition, I decided to purchase my tried and true plus order french fries. As I stated above, The 35er allows you to bring outside food, but probably with the stipulation that you purchase beverages. The Shirley Temple was okay, but I really enjoyed their seasoned fries. They were the potato wedges style french fries, which were cooked to a golden brown, they were cooked to order, and they were a tasty snack for me to munch on while I got my UFC fix on. Make sure to ask for the hot sauce and ranch, then mix those two condiments and dip to your heart's content. If I ever venture out with my Bestie for a concert she's enjoying with her BFF and I need to kill an exorbitant amount of hours, I'm stopping by The 35er and checking to see if they're showing a UFC event. I'll try some of the other grub they serve and I'll enjoy the quality customer service by their staff. read more

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Cool bar eclectic people there was a bad bouncer and cheap drinks some socializing but none that amounted to anything Would I come back k.... Maybe read more

Stepped in on a Thursday night; drawn in by the energy of the crowd and music that was playing on the jukebox. The upstairs bartender was friendly and engaging. I would come back again .... On a weekday. I think it would be a bit too much for me on a weekend read more

Overcharged me for my one drink on my card! Came back to dispute it. They said it's service charge they put on for $20. It should be off my card in a couple of days. Well, maybe they should tell you before they actually do it read more

Best Dive Bar slash Sports Bar in Southern California. Pool Tables plus all the games are on multiple TV's and a Tiki Bar to Boot Downstairs at Night plus some of the best bartenders period. read more

Asked for Lime for our Tequila shots and bartender responded with "After I f*cken gave you oranges!?" read more

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So I gave a credit card for one drink, it was a whisky sour I think. So far so good. I get the bill and it's $17.68. A little high but I specified Bulleit so maybe I pay extra for that, whatever. Did not sign the credit slip and left a $20 in cash. 13% tip, not super generous, but I'm also not from the 25%-30% tip generation. To me 13% is 'fine', it was one drink during the day, I was an easy customer. I get my credit card bill and they ran the credit card anyway? So now the tip is a whopping $22.32. Kinda pisses me off. I thought I would dispute the charge but then it asks when did I contact the merchant. Instead why don't I write this review. If you're the merchant you're welcome to reverse the charge and I'll write a glowing review. Transaction date June 7th. I'll even mail the waitress $5 as a compromise and a thank you. read more

The two security guards are just racist, period. Both of thm just get close to my ears and said Ching Ching chong Ching Chang. At first i thought it was because of the music was too loud that i couldn't understand, and they said it again! I said what the fuck and they were just like "We're all cool man!" What should i say? Should I say "Well Well Well" back to them? Nasty as hell! Will never come back! read more

This is listed as a dive bar, but in some ways it's a sports memorabilia museum! There are tons of bobble heads, jerseys, etc decorating the bar. The group of guys I was with appreciated the whiskey selection as well as the pool tables. Overall, this is a great bar to stop in for a late night drink assuming no drama. During my visit, the bouncer had to throw a guy out of the bar for some reason and on a subsequent night, the bouncer was actively arguing with someone at the entrance so we decided to go somewhere else...I guess that's why it's a "dive bar"! read more

Good spot for hanging out playing pool and seeing locals. Nothing fancy and truthfully a little overpriced. Dove bars are supposed to have cheap drinks. This isn't that place read more

I love this bar! Tony,Sherice,Roy and Tyler had excellent customer service. I wouldn't come to this bar if it wasn't for them. The bar has a chill vibe and it's good to watch sports games. read more

Single women: DO NOT COME HERE!!!!! Came here on a Saturday night, paid the $10 cover since their was a UFC fight (the reason we went). When we got in, it was pretty busy but looked like most people had been their for a bit and we could still easily maneuver through the place. We found 2 seats all the way in the back with plenty of TVs around us to watch the fights. Hubby went and got 2 beers and was back relatively quick considering how busy they were. Beer was served in plastic cups and a great temp. BUT $8.50 for a draft beer????? C'mon! That is pure highway robbery!!! Enjoyed most of the main card of fights until it started getting busier and busier. We were seated right by the stairs to head to lower area. Saw a good amount of people heading down. The one younger bouncer was controlling the backdoor and was chill and very nice. Once the older bouncer (Hector/Victor??) came to the back area, is when my experience took a turn. He was such a pig!!! Talking about BDE/the size of his man parts and other things that I won't mention. Mind you, we were a good 6-8 ft away, their was major UFC fights on and the bar was now slammed.... I could still hear his vulgarity! At one point he walked away and some girls went downstairs, the nice bouncer asked him to go get them as it was at capacity. He asked what they looked like? The nice bouncer said he wasn't sure, the Hector/Victor guy said "oh I'll go find out and let you know." And laughed such a creepy laugh that I leaned over to my husband and said this is exactly why women do not feel comfortable going to bars alone. These guys are here to protect and they are creating the environment that allows other men to think it's ok to speak/act like that... and add alcohol into the mix?!?!!! Horrible!!! We went to close our tab before the main fight, that took almost 10 min as the bartender kept saying "oh he was here first" before my husband lost his patience, spoke up and was able to get the tab closed. By the time the fights were over this bar was packed... had to fight our way out pretty much. Honestly if it wasn't for the crazy expensive beer and the disgusting language/conversation of the bouncer, I would've returned. It was clean, they had pool tables, lots of TVs, but after our experience: Will I return? HELL NO!!! read more

Would give 1 star if I could. I used to come here all the time pre covid & haven't been back in years but now won't be back at all. The vibe isn't the same and the staff that were downstairs were rude as fuck. Not the same bar anymore read more