There's nothing like sipping a Hop Secret "Westy" in a cool 70F Basin 141 while it's 98F outside!! Basin has an OUTSTANDING bar and the Basin Berger is off the hook. You can't beat the food and drink at Basin 141. Go solo or with a crowd - it's outstandingly memorable!! read more

The restaurant is off Myrtle. You can find street parking or various nearby lots. I came looking for a spot for St. Patrick's Day. Other places were too crowded. This place was awesome! We even caught bagpipers playing while we were there. They had a St Patrick's Day menu and tried the irish taco and corned beef sandwhich. All so delicious. For drinks had to get the green beer and tried the irish car bomb. It wasn't on the menu but we wanted a snakebite and was told it could be made. Loved everything from the meal. Staff was so nice and helpful. They have 2 big sining rooms and wasn't too loud. Adding this as a goto spot now for St. Patrick's Day! read more

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I came here during happy hour on a weekend. I ordered a carnitas taco and shredded chicken taco which arrived within 5 minutes. The shredded chicken taco was delicious. I was expecting the chicken to be dry since it was shredded, but the meat was most and soft. The texture combination with the crunchiness of the veggies was perfect. The carnitas was more of a birria style with pineapple. The sauce was a little bit strong for my taste but still good. The meat was tender and went well with the pineapple and veggies. Overall, 2 unique tacos of decent size for 8.83 is a good deal. Overall, service was great and I liked the food. I will probably come back to try other items on their menu. read more

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Basin 141 we have been coming here for the past 7 years as regular customers, you can ask anyone that works here they know us. We drive from Beaumont California to come here at least once or even twice a week. Everyone is typically friendly great personalities courteous makes us feel like we're wanted and that they're glad we're here. We've met the owners if it's still the same the last couple of times , had a horrible experience with the manager no class no personality not friendly at all even gave my wife a sarcastic answer when she requested something on her burger. This is not against basin at all basin the food drinks. Everyone else is amazing, but please talk to your manager. I believe his name was Mike. Please forgive us we are not trying to create any problems just expressing our experience. read more

Basin 141 - Gastropubs Near Me - Monrovia, California

I came here on a Saturday around 1 pm after looking at menu online. We were given the brunch menu and I selected the biscuits and gravy. The consistency of the gravy was off...it tasted like Mexican salsa. It was not southern style gravy. If the restaurant is going to infuse the gravy they should make that known on the menu. The eggs had no salt and the server never came back to ask if we needed anything. The person I was with ordered the chilaquiles and they lacked salt as well. Needless to say I will never order the biscuits & gravy again. I may not return to basin 141 either. read more

We stop by on Sunday for lunch Lakin was our server , very nice and friendly. We got the Avocado Toast based on her recommendation. OMG so good with runny eggs on top. Super cool place , large and good air conditioner:) read more

Basin 141 - Gastropubs Near Me - Monrovia, California

We decided to do a date night but wanted to bring our dog Peanut. We've been wanting to try this place for a while because we always see it pretty packed when we walk around old town Monrovia. So when we saw that they are pet friendly, we decided to eat here for dinner. We made it here for happy hour so we ordered a few things from the HH menu. It was an Old Fashion kind of night for my man. He said it was pretty good, especially for $8 during HH. We started with Carnitas Taco and Crisp Pork Belly Taco, which were quite food. We also got the HH: Mini Corn Dogs & Beer Battered Onion Rings. I can definitely taste the beer in the batter. We also order Pickens Chicken Sandwich with Garlic Parmesan Fries. The sandwich was decent, but the star was the garlic Parmesan fries. All in all the service is great and food was good. It was a good night. read more

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This restaurant has a pretty varied menu that has dishes for my vegan friend to enjoy. They also have many local craft beers on tap. Service is great. Most of the time we eat at one of the sidewalk tables as they are a bit more quiet. read more

Came here last week for dinner. I hadn't been here in a long time. Probably not since it first opened. I remembered the food was decent. Like many restaurants that start off well, this place has declined significantly food wise. The staff were friendly and service was ok. The food was mediocre and we both had stomach issues afterward. Not coming back again. read more

I heard this place had great fried chicken and waffle. I really wanted to love this place. I was disappointed. My chicken was not hot. I think the server didn't deliver my food immediately. It sat there too long. I don't like room temperature chicken. I did drink my sorrow away. None of the other food we ordered were memorable either. I am out! read more

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We came for a late dinner and drink but when we got there the kitchen had closed and no longer offering food. We got two drinks. Both were good. Service was great. Cool spot. THE SINCLAIR El Silencio Mezcal, Fresh Lime, Pineapple & Grapefruit Juice, Simple Syrup $14 read more

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This is a cool little spot in Monrovia on the corner of Lemon and Myrtle. Service is great but I wish this place was open a little later. Great beers on tap and very unique drinks. I forgot to ask if they had flight/taster options but for now I'd have to stay neutral and give this spot 3stars. I'm open to change it if they have flight options. read more

Nothing to complain about the service. The place looked nice and clean. Food: I ordered the seared tuna salad and LOVED it. The fish was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I'd consider it one of the best seared tuna I had. French onion soup was great as well! However we weren't a big fan of the fish and chips as well as the fish taco. Personally I thought the fish tasted bland and hard? The tortilla for the taco was also stale. Carnitas were ok but still not didn't like the tortillas read more

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After spending the whole day at The Renaissance Pleasure Faire in Irwindale, we decided to explore downtown Monrovia for dinner. We chose the Basin 141 Social Bar & Kitchen and it was packed! The weather was nice so we decided to sit outside where we could hear the music across the street. When it started getting cooler, they turned on the heaters. Great customer service! - Signature Tacos 1 Crisp Pork Belly Taco: the corn salsa had big chunks of corn (maybe a little too big for this taco). The Crispy Pork Belly could have been a little bigger in size. Wanted to be able to taste more Pork Belly than corn. Loved the grilled yellow pepper. Comes with Chipotle Aioli. 1 Braised Short Rib Taco: tender and juicy, lots of short rib and queso fresco on top. Upgrade to sweet potato fries. So good! - The 141 Dog Bacon wrapped and topped with grilled peppers and onions. read more

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I have walked by this place multiple times, thinking it's an expensive hamburger place. I decided to give it a shot. I got a Pickens chicken sandwich and my friend ordered the angus burger. My sandwich was delicious the chicken was well seasoned and juicy and the potato chips were good. As for my friend well let's just say the food disappeared of how much he enjoyed his food. The waitress was attentive though she wore multiple hats which was amazing. The place was very. The food and ambiance were amazing. Oh! Before I forget it was not expensive. Definitely worth stopping by. read more

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Great food and great vibes! We've been here a few times already and will be back again in the near future. read more

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We came back for another round of Happy Hour; still available everyday from 3 pm to 5 pm. The food and drinks are great, the staff members are friendly, and service is awesome! I was pleasantly surprised to see that there's quite a good number of vegetarian dishes offered on their happy hour menu (it just so happened to be one of my vegetarian days). This time around I tried their Sofrito Taco and I loved it! Super flavorful. read more

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Great place to stop for lunch. We happen to go right when it opened. Yummy tacos that are very creative. I had the chicken and the sofrito. Both were great, especially loved the crema. And the chips were perfect. Bro had the fish and chips. I have to say, they looked delicious and he was completely happy. Great service and a delightful selection of beers. Definitely check this place out. read more

Good beer, cute decor , nice staff. The French onion soup is amazing!! They had lots of great options but our server really helped me narrow it down. They have meatloaf Monday's , which is a great deal! read more

Great service. Good tacos, the pork belly were a personal favorite as they come, the potato tacos were delicious also but I prefer the topping on the side. Happy til 5 on Sunday is definitely a plus!! read more

Basin 141 - Gastropubs Near Me - Monrovia, California

Good vibes and really patient servers! The Olvera was really good and my fave drink of the 2 we got. Also I usually never get grill cheese and tomato soup type of thing but this one with garlic bread and short ribs in it was really good! I still think about it sometimes haha... I'd definitely come back for more drinks and food! read more

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Cocktails are 10/10! The food is good but always cold. Service is good, nice workers :)

Been here a few times now. Its large and kid friendly. Staff is always very attentive. Food is solid and they seem to use quality ingredients. The only thing I wish is there were a few more "lighter" items on the menu. There was only one salad on the brunch menu and it was a kale Ceasar. I know it's a gastropub but maybe offer a soup or another salad option? Sometimes you're just not in the mood for tacos and deep-fried foods. read more

Introduction: I walked past this place many times and never thought much of it until I saw on their bar menu, they served Glenfiddich 12 Years Old. As a result, I decided to pay it a visit out of curiosity. Food: Steak Frites: Unlike other restaurants, the steak was served exactly medium rare as I requested; other establishments usually tend to overcook it regardless of my specifications. I was quite surprised by the steak's quality: it was flavorful, tender and juicy. The meat quality was excellent. French Onion Soup with Short Rib: I would come back just for the French Onion Soup alone. The broth bore great depth and complexity: every spoonful tasted as if I were drinking beef consomme. In addition, I liked the fact they didn't cheapen and skimp out on the cheese; the bread on top of the French Onion Soup was coated with a thick layer of stretchy and chewy Havarti cheese that was a delight to eat. Ambiance: Hipster, upscale Service: The staff were amiable, attentive, and polite Price: Reasonable read more

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Came here for a couple drinks after dinner. Drinks came out fast for a big party. I ordered the Honolulu Rose and it came with a cute flower garnish on top. Prices weren't too bad. Our waiter was really nice and the interior had a nice, classy feel to it. read more

Basin 141 - Gastropubs Near Me - Monrovia, California

Great food, ambience and competitive prices - enjoyed lunch and especially the coffee!

Unfortunately bar tender lady was very unprofessional and with no service skills. She definitely hates her job! Took my elderly parents out for dinner just to get them out of their mundane routine. Party of 6 ( 30% auto gratuity ) bar stool chairs only. Bar had chairs with back support, we got 2 chairs, disgruntled bar lady all pissy blurts out to my 78 year old mom that she'll have to return the chair! Wtf! No consideration definitely not an establishment to take your elderly parents. Food was ok, some of us got old fries others fresh fries, our waitress offered no refills, red dude kept bumping into me wanting some? Credit card fees, not Apple Pay friendly definitely not worth 230 bucks. Only positive was the music and decor. Go elsewhere and definitely not elderly friendly! 2nd time here and last! read more

Hate giving bad review but just left this place. Visiting from out of town and we had brunch here a few months ago so I was really looking forward to having brunch here again. There was one group of people waiting and when we came up we asked if they were in line and they said yes so we moved beside them. When the reception walked out another group just came up and was walked to a table. The reception didn't take the time to inquire who got there first. We didn't make a fuss but when she came back out we informed her that we were there before the group that she walked in and she said sorry but went on to say but now there's a 20 minute wait!!! How is that ok? She wasn't going to do anything to fix the situation... so I guess too bad for us! We decided to walk away! read more

Basin 141 - Gastropubs Near Me - Monrovia, California

WHY WAS THE BASIN RITA SUCH A DELICIOUS DRINK?? absolutely LOVED it. garlic dip pairs so well with the fries too. the one thing is that their kbbq wings are straight up american buffalo wings (it was still good but don't order that with the expectation of it tasting like korean fried chicken). overall great place to grab dinner while enjoying an evening in old town monrovia. read more

Basin 141 - Gastropubs Near Me - Monrovia, California

Came here with friends on a weeknight and it was pretty busy! Service was great and there was ample nearby parking. I got the Basin burger with the house salad and my friends got the chicken and waffle and tacos. As for the burger, it was cooked well but could use more flavor. Also the bun was soft but too big and would have been nicer if it was toasted a bit with butter or garlic or some sort of sauce. The house salad was great and surprisingly a large portion for being a side! You can swap out the fries for salad without additional $. For the tacos, it was smaller than anticipated for the price. Chips were nice and fresh when first served. Per my friend, the chicken & waffles were good, chicken was not dry. We tried the strawberry fields and it was good but I would probably pick something else next time. It smelled fruitier than it actually tasted. Overall, a nice place for a casual dinner/drinks with friends. Oh and their happy hour is quite early- 3-5pm. read more

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Basin 141 is a restaurant I've become very familiar with because, on top of it being my favorite restaurant in Monrovia, it's the restaurant of choice for social gatherings by the company I work for. I've been here at least five times, and I believe we will be having a final social gathering here by the end of the month. They have a rotating specials menu, and the first time I came here (in winter) they were offering beef stroganoff and bourbon hot toddies...so I ordered both. The food isn't overly salty like many restaurants that double as a drinking destination, and the drinks have always been strong (and the flavor combinations are top notch!) They have a good selection of beer, as well as a menu of signature cocktails. One of the times I visited I ordered their garlic bread grilled cheese & roasted tomato soup, and I have to tell you that these are DA BOMB! As my Yelp profile states, grilled cheese and tomato soup would be my last meal on Earth if I had the choice, and I seriously might request it from Basin 141. Idk who would make a trip all the way out to Monrovia just to grab that for me, but if I happen to be put on death row I'll make sure they do it. The sandwich is perfectly toasted, the cheese is perfectly melted, the garlic is a nice touch, and the soup was not too acidic and just the right temperature. I'm more of a vodka cocktail gal but this place is loaded with a variety of yummy gin drinks, so over my visits I've ended up trying every gin drink on their signature cocktail menu, along with some others. I've only ever been disappointed in one drink, and that would be the Chavez (the Orange bitters were too much). They have a back room you can reserve for private events, which is what my company does. Warning: the walls are concrete and if you have more than 10 people talking at the same time, it gets super loud! People always come back to see what's going on during our parties. Basin 141 offers party packages, too, which include catering of cold and hot finger foods like fruit, cheese, caprese skewers, wings, sliders, and potato skins. read more

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Got some takeout for the family, I went with the chicken Pickens chicken sandwich.. and it was AMAZING. Reminds me of a Chile relleno a tiny bit . And the aioli and grilled onions made it juicy. some chicken breast sandwiches can be dry but not this one, they cooked it perfectly. read more

The atmosphere is always a vibe! I heard the Ahi Tuna salad is bomb but i got the Tomato soup & grilled cheese, the soup was delicious but the sand which could've had more of that garlic flavor, & the cheese seemed cold already. But the nachos were good i'd still come again. read more

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Food was fantastic!! They have the most massive pub pretzel I've ever seen (very flavorful too)!! Excellent location, very friendly and attentive staff, and a super lively vibe on a Thursday night, what more could you ask for?! Been meaning to try this spot for a while - and since we were having a late dinner, we finally took the opportunity - especially bc they're one of the latest to close in Old Town with solid ratings. Was not disappointed!! We started by sharing the ginormous pub pretzel. Definitely must be shared - it was bigger than my head LOL!! It comes nicely seasoned with garlic and herbs and has a cheese sauce. It was great! My only complaint is the cheese sauce isn't smooth in texture - it has a good flavor but ours was curdled and went cold and chunky really fast. But our mains ruled! We shared the Grilled Salmon and the Chicken and Waffles. The Grilled Salmon comes with mashed potatoes and sautéed green beans - all covered in a heavenly Dijon sauce with almonds too and plated very fancy - it was lovely!! Great flavors all around and the salmon was cooked perfectly. Now I'm not usually a fan of chicken and waffle dishes - just a personal thing - I don't like savory and sweet together. But their Chicken & Waffles were really good! The chicken is thin but juicy and I loved the breading they use - it's a perfect ratio of breading to chicken and is so full of savory goodness! Great depth! The waffle was just ok - kinda too hard for my liking - but still good. I'd order this again just for the chicken haha! Their prices are definitely a bit high - with their portions being "normal" - except for the giant pretzel haha! But they're not any more pricey than other restaurants in the area within the same genre nowadays. They have an extensive drinks menu and a vibrant, hip Gastropub vibe. Loved the ambiance here! Parking is mostly street parking as is usual for Old Town Monrovia - but there are some public lots nearby too. And it's great for people watching. read more

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From the outside this place looks pretty promising, it's packed, lively, has ufc fights on the screen, nice decorations, etc. and I hoped that the food lived up to the ambiance, but unfortunately it didn't. We ordered: Nachos - tasteless. The pork on it was so dry and flavorless it was nearly indecipherable from the potatoes. The chips were bland. How do you mess up nachos? Pickin chicken sandwich - my wife said this was pretty good. But wouldn't come back for it. Fish n chips - average at best. The fries tasted and looked undercooked. The fish was ok. I've had better at numerous other places. Lemonade - they boast a wide range of drinks but no in house fresh lemonade. They just have Minute Maid. None of us finished our food because it wasn't great. It's cheap quality food disguised as a restaurant with prices to match its ambitions. I have no desire to come back except maybe to watch another free UFC fight. read more

This is a solid place to grab a beer with some friends after work or for a late night hang out! They have multiple beers on tap, and it's nice because they switch up the beers every so often. Don't be fooled though - they also have a menu up on their board for the beers that WILL BE COMING SOON, but are not quite out yet. We got our hopes up on multiple occasions for a beer, and sadly found out it was not quite out, but was "up on the list" for next. I'm a fan of lighter beer, and their blonde beer suited me very well. We usually get the garlic fries along with our beers as a small snack - quite tasty! The servers here are all very friendly. Our server last time worked with us to help us pick a beer that suited our taste buds. Tip - come on a Friday night and you can walk around outside at the street fair until 9pm! read more

Basin 141 - Friday night vibes - Gastropubs Near Me - Monrovia, California

My adult children and I stopped by on a Saturday night after our Mother's Day outing. Brandon was our server and he was awesome. He helped us out with cocktail and beer selections and was very knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Popped in to meet up with a couple of friends over dinner and drinks. We all enjoyed our food and beverages. I ordered The East Los - so refreshing - along with the pot roast French dip - deeeelish! So tender and juicy. The garlic parm fries we three shared were gone in a flash! Sooo good. Gratefully, they didn't even pester us when we chatted way longer than we should have for table turn-over (thank you!). read more

I'm not sure if I've ever reviewed Basin, but maybe it's because I go there pretty regularly. The food is always on point and the drinks are awesome. I love all of the bartenders and servers, everyone is fun and nice. 12/10 you should try it! read more

I found the best chicken and waffles in town...and they are at Basin 141 in Monrovia! I know you all have your own way you like your cluck and waffles, but no matter how you like 'em. You'll love their version of it. $15 and worth every penny. We also ordered the Basin Burger. It was one of the best burgers I've had in a long time, and at $16, I thought it was well worth it. It was perfectly cooked as were the fries that came with it. All the food is good here. It's a jammin' place. They're really busy and for good reason. The food is fantastic and the drinks are finely crafted. They have outdoor seating, some limited "low top" table seating indoors, and a good amount of long, high table seating. The noise level is pretty high due to concrete floors and brick walls but it wasn't too difficult to carry on a conversation. It's loud because everyone is enjoying themselves. Can you blame them? It's one of the most popular restaurants in the area so I recommend getting there earlier if you don't wanna' wait too long. Still, there are plenty of places to sit so even if you have to wait, it won't be too long. Like I said earlier, this is a jammin' place. They don't come back and check on you often, but it all works out just fine. Lots of teamwork going on in this place regarding the service. Basin 141, you get my high 5! read more

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