Hailing from a Social Bar + Kitchen love affair, the concept was developed to celebrate the cultural diversity, rich history, and the proud spirit of the original 141 residents* of the LA Basin**. Personally, I think this is one of the best happy hour bars around. Inside, it has a steampunk-y sensibility with rich, dark wood tones & comfy booths. Outside, there's a patio along Honolulu Avenue that's just the spot for people watching. HAPPY HOUR MENU :: - The wings are great. They're perfectly saucy, served with blue cheese or ranch. Pairs well with their Happy Hour Prickly Pear Cider (in a can for $5). - Also, there's Habiscus Cider on draft, which is also sweet and more soda pop-like. It's not on Happy Hour. $9 for a tall glass. - Potato Skins are stacked with toppings and super cheesy. We tried their house Ranch and asked for a side of Bleu Cheese. OTHER NOTABLE FAVES :: - $15 gets you 2 tacos with a side of chips. - Meatloaf Mondays - get a proper meal that sticks to your ribs + a pint for $20. - No wait for a booth. Food & drinks came out quickly. Overall, the service is great. Sorry, kids. This place is 21 and over only. It's a date night, bday drinks, or first stop on an adults night out kinda place. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- * That number comes from the 1st census count in the early 1800s ** The LA Basin includes Hollywood Hills to Coastal PCH Shores, San Fernando & San Gabriel valleys + Orange County too. read more

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We just moved to the neighborhood and were really excited to try this place, especially after seeing so many great reviews. Unfortunately, our experience was the complete opposite when it came to service. We sat at the bar, and the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. There were at least four people working behind the bar, which made the lack of service even more puzzling. It genuinely felt like we were being ignored. Not in a "they're slammed" kind of way, there was just a really odd lack of acknowledgment throughout our entire meal. What's especially surprising is how many reviews mention great service, because that was definitely not our experience. I asked to taste a couple of different beers before deciding, which was totally fine, but after that it took forever to actually get someone's attention to order one. Once we finally got our beer, we were ready to order food, but again, no one acknowledged us. We waited patiently and eventually had to get someone's attention ourselves. We ordered the fish and chips and the pot roast French dip. The menu says the French dip comes with a choice of chips or salad, but our server never asked us which we wanted. We assumed chips were the default since the choice was never mentioned. When our food arrived, we didn't have any silverware. We asked the person who dropped off our food for some, and he seemed genuinely confused by the request. It took a while for him to bring us rolled silverware that was apparently already ready to go. We then asked about the chips with the sandwich. He went to the kitchen, came back with the ticket, told us it came with salad and that we needed to request chips, and then simply walked away. This was probably the most frustrating part because it would have been such an easy customer-service moment to handle differently. Chips aren't exactly an expensive or complicated item. A simple, "It actually comes with salad unless you request chips, but no problem I'll bring you some," would have completely changed the interaction. Instead, we were essentially told we were wrong and left it at that. After that, no one checked on us. I needed some extra malt vinegar and asked the bartender for it. He never brought it and never acknowledged the request again. What made the whole experience even stranger was that the people sitting around us seemed to be getting perfectly normal service. It just felt like we were somehow invisible. After we finished eating, our plates sat in front of us for a long time. Again, no one checked on us, asked if we wanted another drink, dessert, or anything else. I eventually had to physically push my plate toward the edge of the bar and ask for the check before we got any acknowledgment. I honestly can't remember the last time I experienced service that was this consistently odd and nonexistent. And unfortunately, the food itself wasn't anything particularly memorable either. We were genuinely looking forward to having a new neighborhood spot, so it was disappointing to leave with such a bad impression. Maybe we caught them on an off night, but based on our experience, we won't be returning. read more

Extensive happy hour menu. Good food, great drinks, friendly service. Would go back for sure when I'm the area. read more

We love Basin 141, so close to our home and location is great. Great bar and seating and also nice outdoor dining. As always service is amazing, very hardworking and kind people. Delicious and creative food. read more

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Another perfect meal at the Basin. This time I wanted to try the Shrimp Pasta Blanco. Because there is a seafood restaurant across the street from Basin 141, I always thought to stick to the excellent dishes I've tried before. However, the description of the Shrimp in the menu made me want to try it. I made the decision and was I delighted. Sautéed Garlic Shrimp in a white wine cream sauce accompanied by perfect al dente spaghetti, tomato and basil with shredded Parmesan and French baguettes. A perfect combination that should be entered in a culinary contest, it was that good. Elliott was the wonderful server who paid great attention to us and while one of our favorite waitresses, Paige has moved on, there is another Paige who was wonderful to us. As Basin 141 turns to another Paige (sorry, I had to), we are as well and are seriously looking to move to Montrose as it's a wonderful town and with this restaurant in the same area, we could become frequent flyers. It may be best known as a bar because of their incredible selections, but this wonderful establishment is a fantastic restaurant with out door seating. We love the Basin 141 experience and will be back again and again. read more

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Basin 141 continues to be one of Montrose's most reliable brunch spots when you want elevated comfort food without the pretentiousness. The mushroom omelet with goat cheese was creamy, earthy, and perfectly cooked, paired well with lightly dressed salad. Their Bloody Mary had just the right amount of spice and came dressed with a chili salt rim that actually added flavor instead of overpowering the drink. service was excellent, attentive, non hovering.. with a cool laid back atmosphere... Her company was a stand out as usual... read more

Basin 141 - Bloody Mary - Pubs Near Me - Montrose, California

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Stopped by this place to catch a World Cup match. Location was cute and has several TVs. We tried the mini corn dogs, Al pastor tacos, and fries. All were pretty tasty and since it was happy hour, very inexpensive! I only wish we were closer so that we could come more often. read more

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My first time in Montrose and at Basin 141. It's a cute little downtown area and I hope to return again. The ambiance can be dressy or casual. Probably a cute spot for a group hang out. There is 3 hour free parking lot in the back with access to Basin 141 from the back. Don't be a fool like my friends that walked all the way around to enter from the street side.... I went to Basin 141 for happy hour to catch up with some friends visiting. The food and drinks were really delicious and decently portioned for the price. I had the crispy pork taco, mini burger (which came with fries!), house wine, and house sangria. The mini burger and fries HH was such a steal and had carmelized onions that really set the flavor of the burger. And I love onions!! I was a little disappointed in the service. Staff were friendly but it was struggle life to get someone's attention to order food or drinks when it was not very busy. It felt like the two guys working at the bar were doing it all while three other workers were just chatting in the back. Overall, the happy hour was great and I would return if in the area. read more

Basin 141 - Happy hour mini burger with fries ($6) What a steal - Pubs Near Me - Montrose, California

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This is a great place to watch the upcoming FIFA matches. They have a decent food happy hour. I don't find their drink happy hour to be all that compelling as you only save around 50 cents per drink. I like the outside seating in the day and inside at night. It's dark and busy most days. Parking is super easy when in the back lot (behind Basin 141). You can enter in the little driveway next to black cow cafe or from ocean view. read more

I'm a fan! Great bar, service, food, and vibe. Happy Hour is fun and affordable. The HH manhattan is outstanding. Try the corn dogs! And the mini burger! Oh yes. My honey liked the tacos even though he was skeptical to begin with. If you want to drink in peace, it's respected, but if you want to socialize there are usually friendly folks with whom you can engage. Beer selection is excellent and the descriptions are right there on the wall. Bartenders know their stuff. I'm so glad I finally made it to Basin 141 in Montrose. It's a neighborhood gem. read more

We went here on a busy Friday night but luckily we were seated right away since a reservation had just canceled and opened up a nice booth for us to sit at! The evening was off to a good start. We ordered beers and shared fish tacos and a burger and they were all so darn good! Bonus tip: there's free public parking in almost every corner. Happy eating! read more

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I almost always order one of my favorite dishes at Basin 141, but this visit I decided to branch out and give the Shrimp Pasta Blanco a chance. Despite being so close to a seafood restaurant, I never expected one of my favorite shrimp dishes to come from here. I'm glad I took the chance. The shrimp were tender and full of garlic flavor, and the creamy white wine sauce was rich without being too heavy. The spaghetti was cooked perfectly, and the fresh tomatoes, basil, and Parmesan added just the right balance. The warm French bread was perfect for soaking up every bit of the sauce. This dish completely exceeded my expectations and has earned a permanent spot on my list of favorites. Basin 141 continues to impress with both its consistency and its willingness to surprise. read more

We only discovered Basin 141 because it was the closest place to have dinner after our Casa Cardoba's bad experience. This place was packed and poppin' and for good reason too. We got our waters immediately with drinks to follow and food swiftly ensued as well. Any drink was a good drink. The nachos were a great, shareable starter. The steak and frites were surprisingly perfect! Two of these steak frites here are for the price of one from Casa Cardoba. Worth ordering here. The ambience is lively and the traffic is flowing and the service was phenomenal. I would definitely come back if in the area. read more

Basin 141 - Pubs Near Me - Montrose, California

Service was great and the food was delicious! It was a cool atmosphere. I will be going back for the Dinka and food.

Basin 141 Poem Brews with the bros after work Ambiance cozy for the holidays Should come during happy hour M-Th 3-6pm I love the onion rings No young people. You know what hell yeah. 141 reasons to come back read more

Colin and Shannon were in equal measure knowledgeable and welcoming. At Colin's suggestion we enjoyed a deliciously crisp dry stout, and Shannon's recommendation of truffle mushroom tacos and fish and chips was spot on. Convivial atmosphere , spotlessly clean interior and terrific service ! read more

Basin 141 - Crisply delicious fish and chips - Pubs Near Me - Montrose, California

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My boyfriend and I came to Basin 141 for Happy Hour before visiting Enchanted at Descanso Gardens. They are located in downtown Montrose, so parking is limited, but we were able to find free public parking within a block's radius and walked over. In general the area is nice to walk around. We shared Buffalo Wings ($14), Mini Basin Burger ($6 HH), Potato Skins ($7 HH) and Chicharrónes ($6 HH). The first item that came out was their K-Town Wings... which we didn't order cause my boyfriend doesn't really like sweet with savory. Good thing staff came by a while later to swap it with the buffalo wings we ordered. Ughh where's my celery and carrots?? On the menu it said it came with celery and carrots, but it just came out with the wings. The mini burger came with fries and we thought that was average. Good value for the happy hour menu. The potato skins were super oily cause they stuff it with Spanish chorizo. It made the texture on the mushy side instead of that nice crispy bite to potato skins. The chicharrónes were a fun snack. Overall good value during happy hour, but a really heavy snacking happy hour which left me feeling heavy but not entirely satisfied. We walked around the area afterwards to kill time before the time of our Enchanted visit to digest a bit. read more

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had a good time here with some friends. hustle and bustle of a saturday night but we were seated quickly. atmosphere is lively and they had some ufc on. we ordered our drinks and food-- i liked the angus basin burger a lot and for the price i thought its a good deal with the fries as well. good place to warm up on a chilly january night read more

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Their happy hour starts early! It was surprisingly full when we arrived on Friday at 5pm, and sadly their happy hour ended at 5pm. We only ordered fries, which were ok, and drinks. They have bar seating, outdoor seating and booths along the wall. They have a few tvs on the walls. The waitress was great, attentive and friendly. read more

Basin 141 - Pubs Near Me - Montrose, California

I will mention that I have not been back in some time... Have been a local here before this spot opened, and was thrilled to see a nice gastropub in Montrose... only for it to fail me 4 times. Cool enough spot with low and warm lighting... Beer selection had been middle of the road. Kitchen was okay... but my main issue was with service. 4 out of 4 times I dealt with some employees (owners?) with POOR attitude. Happy a lot of friends seem to like it, and that they have survived... my experience may be an outlier. But personally, 4 of 4 is 100%. Maybe 2026 is a year I give them another shot #5... I'll update the review then (hoping that there have been some personnel or attitude changes). read more

Stopped by for a little drink and bit to eat. I enjoyed my wedge salad & onion rings with a margarita. It sounds like a strange combo but that's what it took. My friend had the garlic cheese sandwich which was delicious. It's a nice spot in Montrose to watch a game and enjoy something to eat. Service was quick and food hot and good. Seems like a nice neighborhood spot to hang out! read more

A lot of parking available especially at nights. The service is great and everyone very friendly. The ambiance and inside is a vibe and made nicely. The only reason I'm giving it a 3 is because the food was a 6/10 at best. I got the fried chicken sandwich. The chicken was bland, super thin and very crunchy. We also got onion rings, very good. Overall I'd give them another try but maybe pick a different dish. read more

We enjoy stopping here once in a while on our way home from work to enjoy a couple of cocktails. Recently we learned that they offer brunch and we had to try it. So glad we did! The first time we tried the egg sandwich and breakfast flatbread, absolutely delicious! Added goat cheese to the flatbread and it was perfect. Our second visit we tried two chicken sandwiches , and again, delicious! Definitely a must try for brunch with a glass of rosé and a sangria. Our waitress was friendly, attentive and helpful with questions we had. They have indoor and patio seating, we prefer outdoors and service is still very good and no one forgot about us. The food and drinks here are tasty and very reasonably priced. We highly recommended a visit here whether it's for a an evening out or for brunch. You'll enjoy yourself and Basin is a great local spot! Cheers! read more

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Stopped in for lunch. Sat outside which was lovely. Inside was dark but very classic bar and I can imagine it would a fun place to stop for a beer or cocktail. Service was very prompt and friendly. They only had the brunch menu available so a little limited. My husband had the breakfast burger which he enjoyed except the egg was Sunnyside up and a bit undercooked. Nice runny yolk but still of the uncooked white stuff which he didn't like. Flavors were really good though, and the fries (extra) were thin and delicious. I had the Pickens chicken sandwich which was really good. Grilled sliced chicken breast, roasted Anaheim chilis, jack cheese and yummy caramelized onions accompanied by a little salad. read more

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All of the food was pretty bland, hard pass, we won't be back! We had a couple different types of tacos, bland and drenched in sauce, which seems to be a theme here. The pork belly nachos were also bland, the pork seemed to be super low quality since it was mostly fat. The small part (of each piece) that was meat was over fried. The chips near the bottom were drowning in cheese sauce, more chips or a life preserver please! We had a salad that was decent but overall I still have to go with one star since there was no value for the money we paid, crazy prices, bland food and sassy service, again, hard pass based on what we ordered. read more

Gastropub with good eats and drinks Been here a few times and enjoyed myself every time. Service is usually pleasant and the servers are personable and friendly. While I've had various items from their menu, we ordered the grilled sausage platter this time. Pretzel and beer cheese is always good. There's 3 types of sausages but my fave was the spicy one. There's several TVs all around playing various sports games so we got to watch the 2024 Olympics while enjoying our drinks. read more

Basin 141 - Grilled Sausage Platter - Pubs Near Me - Montrose, California

The only downside about this place is the size. Unfortunately very small, feels very small inside as well. A bit claustrophobic for sure. Food has always been good. Service is a hit and miss depending on who you get. Drinks are very good as well, very consistent. Not a bad place to grab a drink, especially considering the lack of options in the area. read more

Thank you Will !! Amazing service, very friendly and helpful. We got the fish taco with beer , super delicious meal :) read more

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Great place for a drink and some appetizers. Love the happy hour. Very friendly staff and great selection of drinks.

2 stars for staff who were working so fast due packed crowd (dodger game) Wedge salad was soooo sad that it should have been accompanied by Andrea Bocelli himself singing "time to say good bye" live behind the waitress. The "iceberg" lettuce was droopy and tomatoes were old. Absolutely couldnt fiigure out how to chew the lettuce and tomatoes and ensure it would stay down. How can a place mess up a wedge salad? My friends come here to drink as its close to where we all live but i wont be joining them. Ill stick to Taylors for drinks and my wedge salad cravings. read more

Came here for brunch on a Sunday. The place was kind of empty since we arrived early but it started to fill up. It seems like a nice place to watch sports, there are many big screens and comfortable booths. We ordered two dishes and bottomless mimosas. The food was good. I do recommend but would caution you to check your bill before paying it. Every single item was increased by 2 to 4 dollars from the menu price. Of course we mentioned this to our waiter and they said this was very unusual but we did not like this. read more

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My friend brought me here for a birthday treat! It was a nice, fun place. The atmosphere is definitely a cool vibe with staff that are accommodating and welcoming. Our drinks were okay but it is the overall vibe that makes it fun to come here! Would love to come back again. read more

Dropped in because the traffic was horrible back into the inland empire. I made it in time for happy but stayed after for an extra drink. Food was good for happy hour options; potato taco, wings and potato skins. I will ssay I kinda wish the potato skins were hotter but I ask for hot sauce and got the house made sauce.... sooo good. Pasadena is usually where I hit traffic so I'll be back to wait it out again soon. read more

Basin 141 - Potato Skins - Pubs Near Me - Montrose, California

Went in for a couple of drinks on a Wednesday night. The recommendations made by the server were good, for both beer and mixed drinks. We had one of their tortilla soups, also based on the recommendation, and it was good as well. Flavorful and fresh! It wasn't too busy when we got there, but more people arrived while we were there and by the time we left. It took a little bit long for someone to come check on us after the first drink, but once they did, everything was great and they came back again quickly. read more

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I have been there twice before for meatloaf Monday. Meatloaf is pretty delicious side of mashed potatoes The service was good I can compare it to my normal place to go visit to have a drink and a meal. I can say that the bar service could be a little bit more friendlier. I do like the way the restaurant flow is now with the addition of the booths where before it was only a strip of the bar and now they can serve more people and it still gets packed on the weekend, especially on a Friday I tried to go on a Friday night and skipped because of the long wait Decided to wait for meatloaf Monday read more

Basin 141 is an American bar tavern and one of the coolest place to grab breakfast and drinks in old town Montrose, CA. Their indoor atmosphere is very chill and has a rustic wooden appearance. Interior design was well conceived and very stylish with wooden bar tables, marble counter top full bar and sleek modern led lighting fixtures. Moreover, it is very spacious and slightly dim lit. As far as drinks is concern, they have a plethora on their menu from beers, cocktails to wine to hard liquor. They have contactless QR food menu by the bar table. But they still provide the classic menu paper. We ordered the classic Fried Chicken and Waffle, French Press Coffee and Orange juice. Food was soft, delightful and tasty. Drinks were really good. And these dovetails the perfect Sunday breakfast. Furthermore, staff (Saul) was cordial, attentive and professional. His service was on point. Free wifi available. Easy to find parking. Overall, I had a good time and I highly recommend BASIN 141. read more

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It's a lot of fun here, but the food is just too heavy. I always forget how heavy it is and I go back and eat it again, and I'm reminded of it. More recently I had the nachos, and I've also had their tacos, I've had their sliders, I've had their sausage platter, heavy heavy heavy. Especially the nachos. The only dish that's good and light, is the wedge salad. Service is okay. One of the servers there tends to get amnesia after he is done serving you. You might cross paths with him in the bar or see him outside the bar, and you might as well be a piece of furniture. It's the oddest thing. We tend to develop friendly connections with staff at restaurants that we frequent. It's not the case here. It's almost like you're a totally new customer each time you walk in. read more

Historic Old Town Montrose is such a charming area with a variety of adorable shops & restaurants. When I discovered that my new fav spot was packed, I didn't mind walking around to find someplace else for a drink. My friend and I came across Basin 141 and since I've been to the Monrovia location I was curious to see how this one compared. I was happy that there were seats available at the bar. The place has a chill, laid-back vibe. David greeted us and provided menus. The food offerings are diverse with Vegetarian, Vegan, & Gluten Free items and the signature cocktails are creative. (I've tried several at the Monrovia location and recommend Strawberry Fields.) I noticed a bottle of Monkey 47 behind the bar and ordered a shot on the side ($15) to go with my Grey Goose Martini (dry with a twist). If beer is your jam, this gastropub has a variety on tap - most from micro-breweries. My friend ordered the Pot Roast French Dip ($15) with fries. I got the House Salad ($6.50), which consisted of baby greens, cherry tomatoes, red onion, queso fresco, & house vinaigrette. He loved the sammy and said the meat was tender & juicy. The fries were great as was the salad! The greens were fresh, and the vinaigrette had a nice flavor. This place has a chill, neighborhood friendly vibe. Everyone seemed to be having a good time and enjoying their meals. The bartenders were friendly and checked on us frequently. The prices are reasonable, the food is exceptionally good, and the cocktails are tasty. *HH Daily 3 - 5 pm *Brunch Sat & Sun 11 am - 2 pm Bottomless Mimosas $20 *Parking lot in the back and street parking. read more

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Food was tasty and watched the tennis match Paige and Collin gave excellent service great place to Come for Sunday brunch