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

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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

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

Our favorite local bar and restaurant it seems like it's our weekly spot. My husband and I love this place so much. Excellent bar, great beer and cocktails, food is amazing they have an amazing and talented chef. Our regular waiter and waitresses are Dj, Merlin and Lindell 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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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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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

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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If you are traveling to Montrose, California, a beautiful, vintage looking town, be sure to stop into this amazing restaurant and bar. The staff is incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable on all the offerings. Their burger was one of the best I've ever had they make superb short rib tacos and their drinks are fabulous. They have a happy hour every day so it isn't a strain on your wallet. We dined outdoors and it had the perfect blend of ambience and spaciousness. We literally stumbled onto this place and was so glad that we did. Montrose is a lovely town with plenty of places to walk and window shop. When we saw Basin 141, it seemed to be so inviting, we had to stop. Paige is arguably the nicest server we've come across. She loves her job, the staff and the owner and based on her personality, you can tell. Sol is also an excellent server who took wonderful care of us. Going out to dine should be fun and exciting and these two people made us feel like we were special. In addition, Paige made sure to accommodate my wife's Gluten concerns. This was the cherry on top of the sundae for us. She understood my wife's allergy and made sure to cater to her needs. What a wonderful soul she is. Chelsea made me just about the finest Old Fashioned with Evan Williams Bourbon I've ever had. I made a point of going into the bar area to let her know. Joe (the owner of Basin 141), I hope you will let Paige, Sol and Chelsea know how much they made our visit so special. They have many craft brews on tap and display the ones that are "On Deck" so you can anticipate what to order on your next visit. I am anticipating so I will be sure to return very soon. You should too. read more

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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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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

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

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

Got there around 6:30 ans missed happy hour but were pleased with the welcoming waiter Nick. He brought us menus and made sure to bring our drinks right away. We enjoyed the 21 and older atmosphere and the many choices of meals. My mom got the tomato bisque soup with garlic sweet potato fries. I got the pot roast sandwich on a French roll with au jus and horseradish sauce. I ordered garlic fries. I got after eating only half of the sandwich but was really happy to take the rest home. The food was delicious and hearty. We will definitely come again. And they had several tvs with the Didger game in most, but news in teo others. All in all the service was good and the price was worth it. Glad we have this place in Montrose shopping park as we need to have many choices up here. read more

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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

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

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

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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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

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

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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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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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

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

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

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

We met old friends for dinner and were absolutely delighted at both the taste of the food as well as the friendly staff. I don't know when we will be in the area again, but we will definitely come back to this restaurant. read more

Omg the following; service, atmosphere, food and drinks. The best thing that ever happened in Montrose. I know it's been there for sometime but I am so glad I rediscovered it. So good! Warren T. read more

This place looks amazing, but it is only 21 and over. This is not listed on their web site. We stopped by on a Friday and there was no sign stating upon entry that it was a 21 or over Social bar and Kitchen. Even when we went to the hostess stand, there was no sign visible. It wasn't until we were already seated, with menus in hand, that my 20 year old son was asked for his ID. At that point, we were asked to leave. A little disappointed and embarrassed. We went across the street and had a great meal there instead. read more

This pub is tucked away on a quiet street, which makes for a nice setting. It does get pretty loud inside, but the food is excellent and the service is truly top-notch. read more

Absolutely awesome spot. Often crowded, good drinks, nice bartenders and solid food. They have a house made vodka with pickle juice that is very good. Nice place to go on a date, or hang out with friends / family. Definitely coming back to this place!! Thank you to the staff and ownership for maintaining an awesome spot in this beautiful town :) 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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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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This is the first time I've ever written a review. I've had some bad experiences in different places over the years, but my experience at Basin 141 was so horrid that I felt the need to write this. As a fellow small business owner, it somewhat hurts to write this as I know how reviews can affect a business. But I felt the need to share. My GF and I have been coming here somewhat regularly for the past 2.5 years. We've always had a decent experience here and we like the neighborhood. Decent food, decent service etc. However, the last time we went was the worst service and experience I've ever had at any restaurant or bar. I'll keep this as brief as possible...We always order the same thing whenever we come here. Shrimp pasta and ceasar salad along with some beer and wine. The shrimp pasta came out with no shrimp in it. A shrimp pasta with no shrimp! My GF and I chuckled about it, as we're pretty light hearted people in general. It was no biggie. It can happen! We called our waitress over (don't know her name but she's on the taller side. Can't remember if she had blonde or red hair) to VERY POLITELY let her know that there was no shrimp in the shrimp pasta. She says she'll take care of it and just walks away, but leaves the pasta on the table. My GF asks me, "you don't actually think they're just going to bring out a side of shrimp do you?". I said no, the shrimp should be mixed in and cooked with the pasta. That's how they always serve it. About 15-20 minutes later, our waitress brings a small plate of some cooked shrimp LOL. Now, to my understanding, they're supposed to cook the shrimp in there with the pasta all together with the cheese and tomatoes and so forth. It adds to the flavor and that's the whole point. Also, our pasta got pretty cold just sitting out there for 15-20 minutes while we waited. Now you bring the shrimp seperately on a small dish 20 minutes later and want us to...just mix it in with the cold pasta? My GF and I contemplated for a little while on saying something, but we said eff it. We don't like to make a fuss. We just tried to enjoy as much as we could and get out of there. The pasta was COLD, NOT GOOD, and we just didn't enjoy their handling of the situation. They were very nonchalant about all of it. At least offer to heat up the pasta? Something? Anything? Ok, now here's where things got HORRID enough for me to write this review. I would've never written this based on some cold shrimp pasta without the shrimp alone. When we asked for the check, the waitress asked how everything was, and asked if we wanted a to go box for our pasta (she saw that we barely touched the pasta). My GF VERY POLITELY mentioned that she thought the pasta tasted a bit different from the many prior times we had ordered it due to the shrimp not being cooked with the pasta, and also the pasta being cold by the time she brought out the shrimp. That's when this waitress went full PSYCHO. Her eyes sort of widen up (she looks like a crazy scary lady. imagine Problem Child's older sister) and responds with the rudest, smart alecky look and tone "Well, that's why I brought you the shrimp, riiight? So I'm not sure what you mean. That was shrimp that I brought you, was it not?" We were shocked at her response, her crazy face, and her tone. She is a super condescending, zero accountability having, rude, unpleasant, snobby, and a bunch of other things I'd rather not say on here but you get the point. I HATE saying this but I would be lying if I said I didn't get a strong sense that she's also a bit racist (my GF and I are Asian). I actually felt sorry for her on a human level. She must've been raised with no manners or decency. She actually kept saying very rude things to defend herself. "I brought you shrimp didn't I? So what are you guys complaining about? Looks like you ate some of it so what's the problem?" On a side note, I'm not sure if he's the owner or an employee, but there is also a pretty tall and skinny gentleman there who is overall just weird / bad vibes. Just rude. Wouldn't be surprised if our psycho waitress and he are related. Anywho, we are NEVER coming back to this place. That was the worst experience I've had on a service and human level at any restaurant or bar EVER. It's a shame Yelp requires you to leave at least 1 star because that's 10 more than this place deserves. What a shame there are a few bad apples ruining it for the good and decent people that work there. This review is reflected upon just those bad apples only. And to the owner or manager or whoever...no need to respond to this with the typical "we're sorry for your experience blah blah". I could easily see, sense, and feel the judgement and ish talking about us as we were leaving. How disgusting. Dirty looks from dirty people. Shame on ya'll. Be better! read more

Had a nice time here at Basin enjoyed a nice pale amber beer and their food was great. I would note they do have different options between Brunch and Lunch menus. Great options for both but if you're dying to have something on their lunch menu, their options are different during their brunch menu on the weekends. read more

I love Basin 141! I tried to take my daughter with me once not knowing that it's adults only. I LOVE that it's adults only! Great food and drinks! read more