This place has a great aesthetic. The decor and outdoor seating is so cute, and their menu is…read moretypical Californian pub food. My carne asada fries were good, but the chili dog stole the show. Although the food was alright, the service here is enough to keep me from returning. My friend and I were sitting on their patio at around 7:10 when a worker placed a "Reserved: 7pm-10pm" sign on our table without even batting us an eye. We got the vibe that we weren't welcome, so we left as soon as we could.

The online menu gave me a misread: I was hoping for a nice craft cocktails place. Instead, The High…read moreLow is somewhere between dive bar and Applebee's. I order an East Side and some of its fresh ingredients (cucumber, lime, mint) tasted way funky and off. My friend graciously switched drinks with me. I next ordered a Black Manhattan and the bartender started making it with a wrong ingredient (Amaro Nonino). I mentioned this to him and pointed out the correct bottle of Averna Amaro which was in plain sight. Instead of just taking the note graciously, the bartender had a real attitude about it. If you want to hang out in a loud bar with twenty-somethings and you don't care how your drinks are made, this place is probably fine. It wasn't what I was looking for.

The food and the drinks doesn't compliment each other with the tasting. From bold to light, sweet…read moreand salty flavors do not flow smoothly in my mouth. And it doesn't leave me wanting more. The presentation looks great for pictures but don't be fool. The food and drink is mediocre. Cheap alcohol was used that burns when swallowed, some drinks I couldn't finish it because it doesn't taste great. It was so hot and stuffy inside (when it's still April and cold outside). The ac should be turned on for air flow since it's such a small hole in the wall bar style sitting with very low ceiling. Hardly any room to walk when there's ppl sitting down on the stool. So the stuffiness and being hot made the experience even more unpleasant. On top of all that, the lady behind the counter was touching everything including the food with her bare hands. Not once did I see her wash it between preparing, servings and cleaning the counter. Plus, napkins wasn't given when needed. When asked, she handed one tiny thin small square napkin per person ‍. Sanitation and cleanliness for the food isn't all there for the $100 mandatory tips per person is ridiculous to me. Tips shouldn't be mandatory anywhere. Plus, even with the time of our reservation. The host, John, emailed us to change our time to a later schedule.. like from 6pm to 9pm. Are you kidding me? If we wanted that time slot then we would have picked it instead of making reservation at 6pm on a Thursday night. Overall, it's just a one time experience that doesn't make me go wow.. I wouldn't want to come back because the food and drinks pairing doesn't go well together. I had better.

Wha a fun and intimate experience! Came here with another couple for a date night and it did not…read moredisappoint! A climb up a staircase leads you to a back room with a bar top with room for about 8 people. One bartender does it all! Cooks the bites that are paired with the drinks, mixes all the craft cocktails, and tells the backstories of everything. Cannot wait to go again for another menu!

Only came here for an after dinner cocktail. I definitely wanna come back to try some of their…read morefood, including some other cocktails from their menu, but this experience was just grabbing a casual nightcap in the outside seating area. I think it was a Sunday night so we were able to exceeded pretty much right away. Service was friendly and prompt. I ended up ordering the Hemmingway in Peru. This was a tasty cocktail and well balanced. Refreshing while drinking outside as well. Just a big fan of the vibe, the service, and the space in general. Definitely looking forward to coming back.

A bit pricey, but staff is friendly and food tastes delicious and fresh. Ambience is very cute and…read moreLA, and despite getting Sunday brunch at 11am, we were seated inside very quickly. My friend who ordered the salmon avocado toast said it was good, but wished there was a bit more avocado. I got Ham and cheese croissant with a side of bacon which was perfect. There's one restroom which is clean and easy to find, and parking in the area is a little tough since the area is very active, but you can find residential parking. Overall yummy and cute, but a little expensive for what you get.

Dubbed the "Cheers of Atwater Village," Club Tee-Gee has been a staple in the community since 1946…read more The new owners remodeled it in 2017 and it's quite nice - retro décor, plush leather booths, & open-air windows. The vibe is chill & relaxed and there's a suitable selection of tunes on the jukebox. The adjacent Peacock lounge is equally charming and hosts stand-up comedy shows on Thursday nights and DJs on the weekends. (Conan O'Brien did a surprise gig here a few weeks ago.) The back patio is spacious with an outside bar & picnic style seating. I haven't been here in years. In fact, it was before the remodel. A recent trip to the Atwater Farmer's Market inspired me to come back. It was a Thursday evening and JJ was behind the bar. She was absolutely delightful! We had a great conversation while I sipped on the Happy Hour Spicy Margarita. During my visit, several locals stopped in for a drink and to say "Hi" to JJ. This is a great spot to get together with friends. I'll be back soon. *Metered parking or residential.

This is a dope spot if you like that dive-bar vibe.. dark, relaxed, but not too run down. They've…read moregot great booths and plenty of bar stools, plus an outdoor area and a little space in the back, which is pretty neat. Now, I love SpongeBob just as much as the next person, however... they randomly threw it on the giant TV and it lit up the whole room. It totally changed the vibe and made everything weirdly bright for no reason. But besides that, I really liked how dark and chill the place was. Their drinks were great, the bartenders were okay, but one of them was a little standoffish.. nothing crazy though. It is what it is.

Highly recommend! Classic Glendale establishment!…read more The Famous has been under new ownership, a lovely woman, who has great new ideas for the bar. Lots of themed nights and engaging activities to really bring the community together. I love the creative and fun cocktails. Lots of asian themes but also traditional tiki drinks. Unfortunately parking may be a bit tough (you'll need to walk) - either street parking (paid in front), free street parking in the residential, or parking at the mall

(Drank 03/28/26 SA @ 6:00pm): How famous was this bar in Glendale?…read more After a late-afternoon film at the nearby AMC The Americana At Brand 18, my friend and I walked around a bit and eventually found ourselves at The Famous Bar. With the seemingly ever-changing landscape along Brand Blvd. in downtown Glendale, this establishment has been around since 2012 (which I believe was the first and only time I came here). Primarily known for its inventive craft cocktails and a killer whiskey selection, it was a nice place to sneak away into before or after your main event... or, maybe this could be the place to spend an entire evening. Would this bar famously make an impression on me to remember to return in the future!? PURCHASE(S) Fremont Brewing Dark Star Double Oatmeal Imperial Stout Beer 8.00% ABV 16floz Draft ($6.00 HH; Reg. $9.00): Dark brown color, coffee oatmeal roasty aroma, medium body, chocolate coffee oatmeal roasty toasty flavor, mouthfeel smooth finish, and coffee oatmeal roasty toasty aftertaste. This was a really tasty brew and my favorite of the two! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=ad_C9YTJYF9lVr2FOEQLkg 12" Margherita Pizza ($20.00 HH; Reg. $26.00): A simple pizza with a somewhat thin crust that was kind of cardboardy, the flavor was rather pedestrian with chewy mozzarella although the basil was fragrant and fresh. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=kdkvUttCLmMOAGQ1nyp5tg Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. Danish Red Amber Lager Beer 5.50% ABV 16floz Draft ($5.00 HH; Reg. $8.00): Dark amber red color, malty allspice aroma, low body, malty sweet flavor, clean smooth finish, and malty sweet aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=QQjsTWce5Lstcxj5PowrYw Steak Fries ($7.00 HH; Reg. $9.00): This was an impulse buy as something to pair with my second beer. A decent portion-sized snack, each spud stick was hot, steaming, and thick and came with a side of ketchup. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=GVoy0nzxFUL6rHWaxNdG7Q SERVICE We were warmly greeted by a sole young woman behind the bar who handed us a menu and directed us to sit anywhere. After a few minutes of reviewing the menu, we each placed our order at the bar, our drinks were delivered quickly while the food took mere minutes to arrive at the table. We had to approach the bar each time we ordered something, but any empty glasses and plates were collected at the table. Once we closed out our tabs, we were thanked for coming as we headed out into the night. Everything was chill and easy - thank you! PARKING (Varied; FREE this instance): I parked in the nearby original Glendale Galleria parking structure and simply walked over first to The Americana then to this place. Otherwise, there was limited parking along the main drag of Brand Blvd. and other surrounding side streets, the nearby Glendale Galleria II parking structure, The Americana parking structure that offered validation, numerous public transportation options, and rideshares - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A dark cavernous speakeasy-like place with open space, various tables and couches strewn about, and a large long somewhat decorative bar with an impressive whiskey selection displayed behind it. I appreciated the exposed brick walls which gave it that old-time feel with a few framed pictures hung on them. Minimal natural lighting came through the front doors and windows while minimal electric ceiling lights filled in rest. There was at least one projection TV where we watched the Dodgers game while music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=SomLKsk1KVcemeOCHGOZfg ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL It was nice to slip into The Famous Bar for the first time in over a decade, and if I found myself spending time in downtown Glendale again, I'd consider another visit. Sadly, I try to avoid the highly congested area as much as possible. I loved the fact that they had a daily happy hour (4pm-7pm) and late-night SU-TH happy hours (10:30pm-close), so there was always a deal to be found. The drinks were the main reason you came, while the food was just an add-on. The prices were elevated, but you had a good menu selection of libations (nice local craft beer list) to choose from. The customer service was easy, friendly, and straightforward. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $42.00 BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS

I've had brunch at The Guest House before but this was the first time there for dinner/Happy Hour…read more I ordered a bartender's choice and Dane was considerate to ask preferences before deciding. I ended up with an apricot margarita that was so delicious. For dinner we had calamari and a burger. Every bite was better than the last. Finished with a dirty martini and Dane made sure I had enough olives. Fun vibe and friendly place!

Tonight, 9/1, was my first time going with a group of friends as I usually frequent Alcove or…read moreMadre. As soon as we walked in, the bartender, Dayne, completely ignored us and we had to ask how the ordering worked. It wasn't until we went outside and one of the waitresses explained the difference between the two business that she helped us get situated back at the bar to order food. The bartender never even looked up at us while we ordered. On top of that, we then asked him a seemingly normal question about the fries in which he plainly replied, "I've never had them". By the time we ordered and got seated it was around 8pm. But by 9pm he started cleaning around us and stacking chairs even though the hours say closing is at 10pm. Dayne makes an announcement for last call at 9:24pm then abruptly kicks us out a little before 9:40pm saying on slow nights they reserve the right to close early. Mind you, we would have NEVER come if we knew this and would have gladly gone to one of other actual friendly, warm, and hospitable businesses on this block. It was a horrible experience that left us visibly uncomfortable and disappointed. I will never come back and would never recommend this place to anyone. 0/10

I love neighborhood bars like this. It has style, is unpretentious, and draws people in because it…read moreoffers a classy retreat to spend time with friends. I met here with some other fans of the band Cannons the day before their show at the Hollywood Bowl. We had a great time and had some special cocktails curated by the band. We stayed late into the night and had a great time together while sipping some delicious cocktails. I recommend meeting up with friends here for a great time. The bartenders were super personable and took care of us all night.

Arrived at 7:30 on a Saturday night, plenty of seating available. If you aren't at the bar, there…read moreare small low tables with short little upholstered stools to balance on. Note for ladies, not flattering to be wearing a mini. The vibe is nice, but it was a bit too dark to be able to ready the drink menu. Expect to pay $17 a drink. The music was a tad too loud to have an intimate conversation. In a party of 5 couldn't hear the person across the tiny table, which after a hour I had a headache and left.

Talk about being transported to a Polynesian wonderland in the center of Highland Park. Lucky Tiki…read moredoes exactly that with the ambiance and detailed decor. I came with my buddy after a Dodger game and even though we lost the game, we were able to drown our sorrows with delicious tropical cocktails in unique and fun glassware adorn by elaborate garnishes. The service was also first class. Our bartender, Jo, was not only attentive but a great conversationalist who gave us great recommendations on which drinks to choose. Needless to say we had a wonderful time and really enjoyed ourselves after a difficult loss.

Wow. Don't bring a backpack because the bouncer will not let you in. That is kind of a bad thing as…read moreif you travel far on the train you are strewed. I even told him he could fully check it and he said "no, I have had too many problems with backpacks". Sorry. Will not be coming back because that is not cool! Next time let us know before making the trip! Hope the owner fixes this.

I have been missing out! I heard very good things about the cocktails and appetizers here and…read morecouldn't wait to try. This place is perfect for Saturday night. Such a pretty place! Our server was super nice and helpful even though it was very busy. We started with cocktails I got the WHATS GOOD HERE. Ziiiiiiiiiiing! This cocktail is so unique! Try the drink first (which was absolutely yummy) then take a bite of the flower that sits on top. It gives a whole different experience. It feels tingly, a little numbing and gives lemony vibes. It changes everything. So cool! Each appetizer was better than the last. The WHIPPED FETA was the perfect start with the softest pillowy pita I've ever had! The MUSHROOM SHISH had the perfect chili crunch kick! The OCTOPUS was perfectly cooked and had a really good labneh on the bottom. All the dishes were well balanced and flavorful. If you haven't come here yet, you're missing out! Great vibes, great food and drinks!

The food here is not good. Everything tasted overdressed, heavy and salty, except the whipped feta…read morewith pita. The lamb pasta was undercooked. I think the only thing that was fully devoured was the butter noodles from the kids menu -- which was basically macaroni noodles with nothing but butter on them. Didn't need a reservation to get seating right away -- given the terrible food, I can see why. The ambiance here is good for a date night, and people will be dressed up which is kind of rare for this part of town. I won't be back though -- head to Bavel instead.