Chatterbox

When is the open mic?

The open mic is on Thursdays at 8pm

Are you open this Thursday the 4th of July?

Yes, we will open at 9pm

What time does the comedy show start on Sundays?

Hi Kimberly, The Sunday comedy shows start at 8pm.

Is there karaoke tonight?

Yes, Karaoke starts at 930pm on Monday nights.

Is there karaoke?

Yes, Mondays at 9pm

Is this business 18 and over?

This bar is 21 years and older

Do you have German food?

Sorry but we don't serve any food but you are more than welcome to bring a meal and eat it at the bar and order a tasty beverage.

R u guys showing the ufc fight tonight?

No we are not

Is there karaoke on Monday's?

No that's an error... no Karaoke at all.. just comedy thurs/sun! if u do find one in the area ... please let me know!

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“The drinks are amazing and cheap, everyday happy hour 6-9pm, and the comedy shows every Sunday are TOP TIER.”

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I will always review a proper dive bar with Campari on the shelf…read more Had two Negronis and I have no proof as the camerawoman was too slow in this case. This place was a total random date find for me, but glad I stopped in. Everything from the rowed Xmas lights on the ceiling, to the custom avant-garde wooden bar top speaks late 60s/early 70s cozy-chic to me. On top of this, the music and clientele rocks and, as a bonus, the interior is decked out in Rat Pack movie memorabilia -- apropos as the spot is, I imagine, named for the 1955 Sinatra film! Stop in and say hello to the killer bartenders.

Was almost 3 years ago si ce my last posted review. Dropped last minute with my road dog Johnny…read moreMedina. Vartwnder Matt at the helm tonight. He turned me on to a drink new to me ...a pistachio shot'....simple, sweet, beautiful...similar to a mudslide in taste and consistency but tajen in a shot glass. U2's " Still haven't found what I'm looking for". Great dive bar in an unassuming strip mall in Covina on Arrow Highway.Beautiful long actual wooden wood bar. Love it. Touchtunes jukebox. Come here when bartender Matt is on deck. Decent drink prices....oh wait....my favorite U2 song is on...." New Year's Day".....O'rale...Intiendrz Mendes!

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Nate is a hoot !! He's super nice. I like this bartender. It's a Local dive bar…read more Tuesdays they have bingo . They have pool tables . Chill place to relax .

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Typical dive bar, but very clean, friendly patrons, and good drinks. Our first time visiting and…read morehad a good experience. It was a Sunday morning and there were only about 10 people in the bar, and most of us were watching football on one of the many TVs around the bar. Liz was bartending and made some fantastic Bloody Mary's, as well as an intoxicating "Big Stick" cocktail that took me back to the Caribbean. There's an e-cocktail menu board behind the bar that goes through pictures of their offerings. Drink prices are very reasonable. They don't serve food, but you're welcome to bring something in or have it delivered. Plenty of parking is available on street, or in a city lot, but there are several restaurants/bars and other businesses in the immediate area.

Elvie's Inn is a Covina institution. From the outside it gives solid dive bar energy, but inside…read moreit's surprisingly clean and cool. You still have to do the long, narrow walk past the bar like you're entering a low-budget runway show, and there's a single pool table holding court in the back. I've been there when it's empty enough to hijack the TouchTunes from my phone, and I've been there when it's so packed you're basically making new friends whether you planned to or not. The crowd runs 23 to 73, but it leans Millennial/Gen X in the most comfortable way possible. Music is gloriously chaotic. Friday DJs spinning Zapp & Roger and funky dance vibes one minute, then System of a Down or The Smiths on another night. Emotional range. But the one constant is The drinks are always strong. Not craft cocktail precious. Strong. The bartenders are heavy-handed and the prices are shockingly reasonable, which means two or three drinks here will absolutely set the tone for your evening. You've been warned. It's an easy yes whether you're popping in for one drink or accidentally staying all night.

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Gabriel welcomed me with great enthusiasm although due to my arrival at 1:45am, he could not…read moreservice me. Great energy and environment, but being from the service industry, you DONT question a customer about last call and placing an order.

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Nancy the Bartender is great and the regular customers are very kind…read more Have been back 3 times already. they also have karaoke on Wednesday and Friday!

First visit and had a good experience. Nancy was bartending, and she couldn't have taken better…read morecare of us. It's a neighborhood dive bar, but I say that in a good way. The place is smallish, has one pool table, a couple TVs, but no draught beer, food, or Happy Hour. They do offer karaoke on Wednesdays and either Fridays or Sundays (can't recall) and the crowd was thrilled to be belting out their favorite tunes. Parking is available in front, in back, and on street. NOTE: They do allow smoking inside. There's a good selection of bottle beers, but nothing on tap. Of course, you can get shots and simple cocktails, but they didn't have the ingredients to make an Old Fashioned or Manhattan. Drink prices were very reasonable ($13 for a Malibu & Coke and a Mudslide). We asked about food and were told that on occasion one of the women working there will bring something in or fire up a grill, but it's not a regular thing. Overall, it's a fun neighborhood bar with friendly service, and an intimate place to gather, hang out, and meet/make new friends. We'll be back.

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This lil spot was so much fun...pool (I sucked:/ ) but it was fun losing. And Bullseye...Yeppp...I…read moredid that. And the beer. The beer is always good:) The young lady bartending was the best. Her energy was it for me *Heart emoji* The whole vibe of that place was is the reason I'd come back again!

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Finally! I was able to stop by this place on a Thursday…read more Bianca was just cool. She let us sample a couple of beers and poured with a smile. This very unpretentious spot is what it is. Fun, clean, good vibe-e, small but with a big feeling and bonus there's a mini-stage, patio, and a pool table. Good beer selection. Good prices. A dive bar meets a hole in the wall with the best atmosphere. It was karaoke night. It was fun. People that are just looking for a pint in a super relaxed, super chill, super be YOU setting and simply cool. First time and definitely not my last. Don't blink because you might just miss this place. Bonus, it's walking distance from The Hat and Wendy's in case you get hungry. Occasionally, yes, a food truck will pop up and it makes it all even better You should swing by this spot ASAP. Hope you're enjoying your summer.

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Drayton M.

2 years ago

If you're looking for a fun and laid-back spot to grab a drink, Chatterbox is the place to be! This bar gets a solid five stars from me. The atmosphere is super chill, with a perfect blend of cozy and vibrant. Whether you're here for a casual night out with friends or a low-key date, it never disappoints. The drink menu is creative and full of options for everyone, from classic cocktails to unique, one-of-a-kind concoctions. The bartenders are friendly and skilled, making sure your drink is always on point. The vibe is lively but not overwhelming, making it a great spot to have a good conversation. Plus, the music always sets the right tone - not too loud, but enough to keep things fun. The crowd is always a nice mix, so you'll never feel out of place. If you're in the area and need a good drink and a great time, Chatterbox is definitely a must-visit! read more

Eddie C.

17 years ago

I used to say I never wanted to go back there ever again, after one experience I had with standing up at the bar for over a half-hour. My cousin took me back, and ever since my second time, I've been going there almost every week since. I would recommend getting there early, as the crowd starts pouring in around 10 or 11. If you get there after 12, your chance at getting in are slim to none. The bar tenders know how to pour a stiff drink, and the prices are great. Ever since my first experience, I have not another bad one. If you don't have a great time your first time around, give it a chance, everyone I know loves this place, and wants to go back. read more

A-non Y.

11 years ago

This used to be my favorite spot. It was a nice, chill divebar with a cool jukebox. And although the bartenders are still awesome this place is starting to get a little ghetto and it seems like they have a dj every night now. The djs Ive heard here are pretty good but I used to come here to have a drink with friends, talk and listen to cool tunes on the jukebox. I started going to another bar because Chatterbox doesnt need a nightly dj, its starting to become Rude Dogs. read more

Jr G.

3 years ago

This place sucks and so does the owner thinking he's god. The owner is a bitch and so is its staff, they have regulars and play favorites so it's impossible to get drinks. This place is so overrated and the vibe sucks. Shitty ass energy in this place so if you're in a bad mood, looking to get into a good mood, I suggest you find somewhere else read more

Geraldo H.

6 years ago

Travis served me 10 IPAs then kicked me out, saying I broke a beer bottle, when I really didn't. I handle my drinks. I m not some fuck boi like yall are used to seeing. Anyway, always a strange vibe their. I'm gonna comment at Congregations yelp review too. Travis is a poser. Whack as foo that thinks he's a "Beer God"...‍ Loser.... read more

Jim R.

9 years ago

I grew up right next to this bar, and now it's my go-to local spot when I am hosting friends. The drinks are great, everyone is very friendly, and I don't break the bank there after drinking for more than a few hours. They host a comedy night that is always fun. There isn't much to do in Covina; Chatterbox is the spot! read more

Julia G.

9 years ago

What can I say, it's a dive bar. But not like the average dive bar, this one lays a bit higher than the regulars. The mix drinks are perfectly prepared. Beer prices are where they should be and the crowd is always a good time not to mention the bartenders are pretty cool as long as you don't act like a drunken fool. read more

Felix W.

11 years ago

this place is cool. has a lot of hoes probably the easiest hoes u gots to see to believe. its cheap here and cool. best days are Thursday and sundays it gets packed so get at it. the only thing I don't like is the parking their is no parking!!!!! read more

Pedro H.

8 years ago

Racist ass bar, we went in there to spend our hard earned money, then we put money in the juke box and they kept skipping my music because it was in Spanish, I'll never go there again read more

Dee M.

11 years ago

First time here, bartenders are friendly and cool vibe and know your drinks. Good music and good crowd. Not enough seating will have to stand around if you can't find a seat... read more

Smith R.

4 years ago

The chubby Hispanic male bartender is a condescending piece of trash. Idk why bartenders have such arrogant attitudes. Poor customer service We won't be returning again read more

john p.

17 years ago

This is a ghetto place. Do not go here. My car got tagged on tonight in the parking lot unprovoked. Probably by that dude with tatoos all over his face. Ghetto. read more

Gio R.

8 years ago

Nice hole in the wall in the quiet side of Covina. Very lowkey and "dive-y" can get very packed on a weekend night. Only a few beers on draft though read more

Vanessa V.

11 years ago

Love this place! Love the music it takes me waay back, they have great deals on the drinks, although the parking sucks, the music makes up for it. read more

David A.

2 years ago

They discriminate people that dont have the same beliefs as them. The are rude to customers and this place needs to be shut down ASAP

Alex F.

15 years ago

I love Chatterbox. Great bartenders, cool crowd, chill atmosphere, cheap drinks and a great jukebox. What more could you want?

Jenny H.

8 years ago

Don't go to this place unless you are white!! The bartender is rude af!! And I seen him being rude to others (hispanics)

Brenna S.

13 years ago

This is a fun dive bar. It's rather small, but the crowd generally is very cool and the bartenders are great.

Randy R.

172

10 years ago

Comedy show on Sunday is awesome always some great laughs and cheap drinks. A must every Sunday night.

Gabs K.

990

11 years ago

Good hole in the wall me and my husband go too ! It's nice to get away local for a beer and walk home

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