Stopped by on Saturday, 04/12/25 for dinner! We were seated immediately. Ordered the following: - 4 Orale beers = $40 - 1 margarita flight = $35 - 1 calamari = $17 SUBTOTAL = $82 TAX = $8.38 TIP = $12.30 TOTAL = $102.68 ** paid by my amazing bf ** :') We wanted to order some nachos however they were out (all good). This place is a very special place and will forever warmth my heart to the fullest. I personally really enjoyed my margarita flight, and my boyfriend enjoyed his 4 beers. read more

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Here for SuperBowl Sunday. They couldn't get the tvs working smh, for the first part of the game only one TV showing the game. Ladies room has no toilet seat covers and no paper towels. They don't have most of the beer available and same with the apps, not many of the selections are available. Sigh. I was told no chips and guac so I opted for Asada fries instead thinking they had no chips and lo and behold my Asada fries came with NO GUAC. Ughhhh. read more

Congregation Brewery & Cocina - Carne asada fries! - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We used to like this Ale House, but did the ownership change? It's not like before anymore, the food, drink, their ordering system even changed. Nachos, wings were the best. read more

Congregation Brewery & Cocina - Nachos - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I miss living in Pasadena and it's been quite some time since I've been here but here were my initial thoughts on the drinks I had. The Ritten in Black was okay. Thought it tastes like coffee. The Pivo was light, easy to drink, and had no after taste! It was pretty good. Lastly, the Framboise was super fruity, but really good. read more

Don't let the petite wait staff full you, the food here is amply sufficient to feed you and then some. I visited in a Thursday evening and the restaurant was not too busy. The indoor and outdoor seating was about a 1/3 full. There are TV's up high for you to watch any game from all angles of the restaurant. The beer selection is plentiful with a wide range of pale ales and craft beers to choose from. My double bacon cheeseburger was HUGE, I could only finish half of it. It was a good tasting burger, great charred meatiness and cooked just right. The fries are good, I asked for extra crispy and they delivered, however, the chef was a little heavy handed on the salt. The ceviche was good and it was also a LARGE serving. It was fresh (no fishy smell) and filled us up. Even though the restaurant wasn't full parking was a little challenging. When it's busy I'd imagine you'd have to park at the metro station and walk across. I would come back simply for the burger! read more

Congregation Brewery & Cocina - Double bacon burger - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

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After a few hrs at the Flea Market we came here and you can't go wrong with a brewery. To be honest at first when we walked in there was only one server attending all the tables and we were a group of 9 so I immediately thought this is going to take a long time. To our surprise our server was Amazing in every way and spoke Spanish as well and was very professional and attended to everyone as they were coming in. He took our order and there were 3 line cooks in the back so we were very impressed with their service and they were so fast to get our food and drinks out. The food was absolutely delicious. We had a order of their wings and their Ceviche with a side of chips & a side order of their sliders that were probably the best I've had they were juicy, flavorful and their fries that it came with were good served with ranch and ketchup. Either brewery's sometimes their food can be a miss but this place had it all and we would def be back when in the area. Bathrooms were small but clean. They had their own parking lot and finding parking wasn't a problem. They had outdoor seating as well if you wish to sit out there it was a nice area to hang with friends. read more

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I threw my hubby a small surprise bday party here during their Wednesday trivia night and we had such a blast! Staff were wonderful and handled our party of 9 very well - vibes were lively and fun and the trivia was awesome! I came away very impressed with how well they took care of our party. I knew I wanted to do a trivia night bc the hubby enjoys trivia - but gosh I had a heck of a time finding one in the area. Congregation is one of the few that do one weekly and take reservations for it. Their reservation system is through Yelp and very easy to use. I was able to modify the size of my group as needed and they were great about communicating and keeping me updated. Could not have gone more smoothly! They have new owners and are changing up their menu...we loved everything we tried. To start, they bring out complimentary chicharrones and salsa verde which is fantastic- as well as samples of ale on tap for everyone wow! Our group tried the pub pretzel, congregation salad with shrimp, fries, bbq chicken pizza, and quesadillas- all lovely. I'm not usually a fan of bbq pizza but theirs is awesome - I loved it! And the Congregation salad with shrimp was so delicious! My fave thing we tried. For my hubby's bday, they gave him a birthday shot AND a plate of bday churros!! Such a nice touch and really made his night haha!! Our server Kyle and manager Ed took great care of us - everyone was so lovely to our party. The trivia is every Wednesday from 7-9pm and is such a blast - highly recommend!! We started off with 9 teams, then down to 7, and finally a tie between one of our teams - the "Sisters B" and another team - and we won the tie breaker!! Woohoo!! The prize with a $25 gift card to the restaurant which they let us apply to our bill. Super fun night and successful surprise party for my better half - tysm to all the staff and all our friends for such a great night!! read more

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Congregation Ale House is under new ownership. Gone are the days when you order at the bar and have your food/beverage delivered to your table. Instead, you check in with the host and will be seated at a table with an attentive server to take care of your dining needs. Once you are seated complimentary Chicarrones with Salsa Verde are provided along with a complimentary shot of a seasonal IPA. I recently came here for a surprise birthday celebration. It also happened to be Trivia Night. We were a party of 9 and were seated on the patio. Our server was Kyle, and he was AMAZING! Super star employee on all levels! He was friendly, personable, attentive, & helpful with menu recommendations. He wanted to make sure we were happy with everything we ordered and said he would fix it if we weren't. He even brought the birthday boy a complimentary Mexican Candy shot. Ed, the manager, was also fantastic - checking in on tables and pitching in when necessary. Our side of the table ordered: Pretzel with Queso, Quesadilla (one regular & one with shrimp), Congregation Salad, BBQ Chicken Pizza, & a side of fries. Cocktails: Raspberry Mojito, Paloma, French 75, Mocktail Mojito, & a Mocktail Ginger Mint Paloma. All the food looked tasty and was nicely presented. The Pretzel was soft, warm, & yummy. The Shrimp Quesadilla was stuffed with medium size shrimp. The Congregation Salad & BBQ Chicken Pizza both received rave reviews. My French 75 was spot on, and the Raspberry Mojito was delicious. For some reason (it's happened more than once), I order the simplest thing on the menu, and it arrives last. (Kinda like Charlie Brown on Halloween - "I got a rock.") In this case it was the fries. LOL! It's all good as long as I have a cocktail. Once I received them, they were hot. The fries were medium thickness with a soft center. They were nomalicious, especially when dipped in ranch. Trivia started around 7 p.m. and we had so much fun. I couldn't stay until the end, but I found out the next day that our team, Sisters B, won the tie breaker and received a $25 gift card toward our meal. Woot woot! That's my girls! *Parking in the lot or nearby street parking *Taco Tuesday: $10 for 2 tacos & 1 Beer. read more

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FYI: This restaurant was just bought out and the menu has changed. The new owners have made some adjustments to make your experience here even better. Last night was my first time here. Our server Kyle was awesome. He took very good care of our table along with Miguel. He took time to inform us about the new service regime. We were here for a birthday party and Trivia night hosted by Greg. Soooo much fun! Inside is an open concept with high ceilings. Very rustic with stain glass windows, wood bar and high top tables. The menu is your typical gastro bar food with some specialty drinks. We ordered a few quesadillas, fries, beer pretzels and a salad. Everything was delicious and a decent size portion. The drinks were also a good size. Yay! *Greg was a great Trivia host 7-9pm Wednesdays We were "The Sisters B," playing against over 8 groups. It came down to the "actrivias" and us. Tie breaking point went to The Sisters B! Woo hoo!!! We won a $25 gift card to the restaurant. We applied it to the bill. *Plenty of free parking in the lot after 6:00 pm *Each person gets a free shot of their home made brew (21 & up ofc) *Great for small and larger parties. *Friendly & Quick service. *Vegetarian options read more

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The Servers we had were very nice and personable. The food recommendations were perfect. It was delicious! The atmosphere was casual and lively. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Was really looking forward to going here for a little pregame meal and beverages. The ambiance was pretty rundown and the men's bathroom was something to be desired. The service was ok, as I had to go up to the bar to order our drinks and food. On a side note, the food was cooked to perfection for the three of us and was phenomenal. read more

+3 for service, drink and food. -2 for the facility lacking AC AND fans inside the hall during a 90+ °F week, it was miserable and my michelada got warm too quickly. TL;DR: Appetizers are good, service is friendly, michelada and beer rec were great, but the overall experience was stale and uncomfortable . Best to avoid grabbing a drink here for the rest of the summer unless you can find a seat outside. Food: 3.5/5 generous servings and tasty. We got asada fries and a quesadilla. Pretzels were sold out. Drinks: 4/5 michelada was great, beer rec based on my preference was perfect. Too bad the drink got warm real quick cause it was sweating balls in that hall. Service: 4/5 staff were friendly and attentive. Facilities: 2/5. Sweating balls. read more

Congregation Brewery & Cocina - Michelada with the Hefeweizen. - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

My boyfriend and I stopped in for a beer after doing some shopping and a walk through the park. We only planned to have one, but we were kindly offered to try a new cider on the menu and were given complimentary chicharrones and salsa. There was a nice outdoor patio, but we opted for indoors. There are plenty of screens to watch sports (or Bachelor). Hope to come by again soon! read more

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Booked a 5 pm reservation on the way to the Dodger game. Place was dark and closed. Why would you accept a reservation? Not recommended. read more

Never coming back here, waited 30 mins !!!! Waiter just gave us the menu and never comeback read more

What's up: Hanging out with the gang to grab some drinks and food. The last time we were here, we had a bad experience, but this time it was loads better. They recently had a management change so things are a bit different. Now they're Congregation Brewery and Cocina. Parking: There is parking right up front. It can get full pretty fast but there's also street parking and paid parking structures nearby. Environment: Outdoor and indoor dining available. We sat inside and were taken care of by Kyle. He was awesome: friendly, fun, and totally cool! Music was a bit loud so we had to shout to hear each other. A bit of waiting before food/drinks arrived. Restrooms are located to the right of the building and they had several TVs hanging on the walls. We had a weird table that was extra sticky to the point where the menu got stuck to it...oops lol. Their menu might be updated by now, but the one we had had lots of fun grammatical errors :) What was ordered: - Bacon Tots (crispy and good) - Asada Fries (good) - Brussel Sprouts with Chorizo (it was ok) - Brewhouse Pizza (good) - Topa Topa Nitro Milk Stout (creamy) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay. Definitely a better experience this time around. Kyle was the best and he made sure we had everything that we needed. Food and drinks were good and despite the weird sticky table and funny menu, things were pretty good. Credit cards are accepted. read more

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A Jon Taffer bar if there ever was one. It's hard to tell if this is pre or post makeover, but either way, it needs help. Pizza was good, happy hour drinks were decent, however the limited beer selection at an ale house on the happy hour menu was disappointing. Will return though read more

The overall experience wasn't great. When we first walked in, the place seemed dirty. When it came to service, our waiter seemed distracted while taking our order.he kept looking away and not giving full attention. Our suspicion was right when the food didn't come right. We had to send stuff back. Our cups were dirty and we had to send those back as well. It came to the point where it felt awkward to ask for things to be corrected because there were so many mistakes. Food quality wasn't great either. The asada on the nachos was very chewy and fatty. Also nothing came with guacamole while the menu said that it did. Again, just not a great experience unfortunately. read more

We just moved to the neighborhood so I was happy to have a beer joint so close. Sadly, this was a major disappointment. We ordered our beers and the server told us they were out that one. My buddy couldn't decide so he went in to see the list. He asked the bartender what was like the one we ordered and he said that they had that beer. Server seemed completely confused about a lot. I ordered chicken tenders, they were whatever, but they came with ranch and I'm not joking when I say it came with a tablespoon sized serving. That would've been OK for ketchup since it had like 10 fries. After the food came we never saw our server again. We waved someone down and we ordered a couple of ambers. They brought us these straw colored beers. I was like "uh, this isn't what we ordered, we ordered ambers". He was like "that's the amber". Spoiler alert - it was not an amber. I know this because, first of all, it literally wasn't amber, and second, because 5 minutes later another person came to the table with two beers and said "did you guys order some ambers?" So, yeah. This place ain't good. read more

Walked in on a Friday pretty early around 4-5pm. Place was pretty much a ghost town. The manager said pick where ever we'd like. I was with a large group of about 15 people. We picked outside. I feel bad for the manager as he was the ONLY one who showed up to work that day in the front. Looked like the whole kitchen was there though. It was a hassle to order food. He wasn't having a good day. And I understand that we all have bad days. However you're still at work and should be professional when you're watching and managing a business. This was not the case. Barely any service. When food did finally arrive... well The cheese burger. It was fresh. But WAY to overcooked. But it was seasoned. And all the condiments/veggies were fresh. Ceviche. Probably JUST made didn't marinate in the lime juice enough to fully cook itself. Couldn't even eat it. But it looked cool. So overall what's the 3 stars for? cleanliness. Place is clean. Bathroom is clean. tables etc everything was clean. Would I recommend going here? I mean.. check it out see how your experience is. Could be different on another day. However I won't be returning. read more

Congregation Brewery & Cocina - Cheeseburger - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Don't bother ordering food here. We came on a Saturday afternoon; when we walked in, there was only one waiter, and he was focused on the football game so we ordered at the bar--a Diablo burger and La Pitza. When the food arrived, the burger was missing some ingredients from the menu, which we ended up asking for on the side. The pizza was so gross. It was soaking wet with sauce and half cooked. I could not pick up a slice--I had to slide it onto my plate. Because they dumped a whole can of salsa on the pizza, the dough was squishy and raw. Sucks, because the food was okay last time we came. read more

It's been ages since I've been here although I didn't come here for the food just for beer. Place is vibey but definitely could use updated features like new chairs maybe new countertops. If you wanna drink a beer and chill out this would probably be the place. read more

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Time to tell it like it is other negative reviews, but this experience was beyond unacceptable. We came here on a special event day expecting at least the basics to be in place -- instead, it was a complete disaster. They ran out of stuffing (on an event day??), which was one of the main reasons we came in the first place. No apology, no explanation, just "we're out" like it was normal. But the worst part? The waitress. No smile, no greeting, no basic customer service whatsoever. It felt like we were bothering her just by being there. No check-ins, no refills, and a nasty attitude anytime we asked a simple question. Overall, this was one of the worst dining experiences I've had in a long time. Poor planning, poor service, and poor value. Do yourself a favor and eat literally anywhere else. read more

Food was quite tasty, very much like other quality brew pubs. The service was fine. No complaints at all. We sat on the deck outside, which was delightful. (Okay, right by the parking lot, but still nice.) Prices were decent. Beer was quite good. I would gladly come here again, no question. read more

Disappointed... we asked if the Dodger game could be put on one or all the many TVs they have and was simply denied bc manager was "over it" ! What establishment denies their guests to request something as simple as putting on the game. Very disappointing. Highly likely not to return! On a positive note our waiter was really nice! read more

This has become our business meeting spot. We come early, grab a corner outside and a server will check in with us every so often. We like coming here because their service is impeccable, they have their own parking lot and their selection of drinks is massive. We started getting their mimosa flights as they have a bunch of different juices to pick from. The chilaquiles are good, the very berry pancakes are delicious and the portions are big. read more

Pro: - Table service - Polite/ friendly wait staff - Ample parking space after 6pm - Option for patio seating - Sweet potato fries were soft - Burger was edible - Allows to- go boxes Cons: - Items on the menu have changed drastically but not for the better - Service was slow w/ no crowds - Scraps on floor - 1 waitress handling all tables but she didn't check- up to refill waters or how the food was - Burger patties are past well done, it's congratulations lol - Didn't ask how we wanted our meat cooked - Seat ourselves even though they're not busy & they saw us enter - Pricier food than what once was - Dipping sauces are now limited & tastes basic/ cheap - Cantina & club music which changed the whole vibe & blasts through the speakers - Drink menu are now limited & the most basic - New ownership is gonna drag this holy place to the ground - pun intended read more

Congregation Brewery & Cocina - Double bacon burger w/ sweet potato fries - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

I was looking for a dog friendly place to grab a quick bite and some beer. Came here early Sunday afternoon. Easy, designated parking lot. They had an outdoor patio with bench type seating. Great place to bring your dog. Friendly staff and great service. Unfortunately, the pizza we ordered wasn't great. The toppings were plentiful and fresh but the crust tasted like supermarket pizza. Nevertheless, some of the other food I saw others eating looked good. Their complementary chicharrones were light and delicious. We will definitely be back to try some of their other items, especially because of their wonderful service and friendly staff. read more

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Service was abysmal. For a party of two, we were given 1 beat up menu that you could not even read. Our booth seats were sticky and the waiter cleaned off the table with a dry paper towel. Waiters were inattentive, so we walked out. read more

Congregation Brewery & Cocina - Check out this really sticky, long and unreadable menu. - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

Literally had the slowest service and were out of half the beers. After we paid they said they didn't have the drinks that we ordered. There was no salt on the fries and the pizza tasted like a soggy carpet. I asked for ranch but the waiter disappeared never to be seen again. Toilet is out of service and piss everywhere. Whoever runs this place should hold their head in shame. Complete disaster and won't be coming back. read more

This place has gone downhill. Took my parents for lunch, went in, it was empty so we walked out. A server ran out and asked us to come back. So we did. Ordered a salad. Didn't have it. Ordered asada tacos. Didn't have it. Ok, I guess chicken tacos then. They were so so dry. They didn't even have salsa. I asked for a bottle of Tabasco. Didn't have it. Dad ordered Fish & Chips and not until AFTER it was served, did he tell him that they didn't have tartar sauce (I could have gone back there and made some myself). He offers mayo, bbq or ranch. Hard Pass! Dad asked for LEMON. He brought back a LIME (wait for it) IN - HIS - HAND!!! Not in a bowl...not on a plate...not even on a napkin. A slice of LIME straight in his HAND!!! Who does that?!?! Gross and so unsanitary!!! At the end, no apology for not having ANYTHING we asked for, even after running out to bring us back in.....just a "here is your bill". Never again! read more

Came here late night with some girlfriends. Despite me living so close to it, I've never been here so that was a bit of a bummer. But nevertheless, it's never too late to try something new, right? I was the DD for the night, so I can't speak on their beer and alcohol selection, which is why this is a 4-star review instead of a five-star one. I felt the apps were great. I think they were kinda small for a group of four, but I think for two people to share, they were plenty. The potatoes with melted cheese, bacon and jalapeño were really good! The pretzel with a side of melted cheese was also good (though, it would be nice if they also offered a side of hot mustard as well - just a hint!) The bartender/server was super nice. He was very apologetic for a drink ingredient mix-up and made another free on on the house (one of the ladies was allergic to cinnamon and he immediately fixed it). I hope to come back and try the drinks so I can have another review that's more accurate. I do recommend it! read more

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My first time ever, this place deserves no stars. Latitude 33 was flat, the guacamole was spoiled/acidic. The Pacifico dripped out, the michelada not good. The wings had no color to them. We did not even order any food/dinner and left. The website said Happy Hour...one wrap. Said no, one person said only on house beer...we were there during Happy Hour time...please see previous reviews (tables were dirty). Did not speak up because it was not my "party", big mistake!!! read more

Great staff, friendly service, great menu for beers and ales. Didn't try the food but everything looked amazing! Place is super cute with a nice outdoor area. Great place to watch a game read more

Food - pretty good actually, beer - slightly above average selection. Well done cooks and back house. Bartenders and service - trash. Don't come. Food does not outweigh service. read more

Really good selection of brews. Delicious food, nice portion sizes. Good customer service. read more

Congregation Brewery & Cocina - Burger, fries, and brew. - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is the 2nd time I've been here in 2 months. It's cool, I like the selection of drafts (32) , the service is has always been quick, courteous and most importantly frequent. My group didn't want for anything, they were on top of it. The menus is not real extensive yet it's Good! I used to come before the pandemic and they used to have pews and their own mugs, for purchase, sadly no longer. I recommend coming here , especially with New Years around the corner and the Bowl game. Oh yea they have 10 tvs for the Games read more

Utterly delightful and, for us, a miracle! We watched the Rose Bowl parade and were wandering the streets, looking for a place to eat lunch, along with 800,000 other parade watchers. Every place is packed. We ended up walking about 8 blocks and then stumbled on this place. Not crowded, looked inviting, and had "Ale House" in its name. We were sold. Surprisingly, in addition to being there, the food was delicious, and the service was outstanding. I had the double bacon cheeseburger and a beer. TI was expecting a sandwich with two 1/4 lb patties. That was wrong, What I got was a burger with what I believe were two 1/2 lb patties of properly cooked and seasoned ground beef, along with lots of bacon and a tasty sauce. The beer was cold. All in all, we'll aim for this place after the next parade and make a point of stopping in whenever we can before then. read more

Congregation Brewery & Cocina - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

What happened to this place? It used to be so alive and poppin'! Now it's dirty and dilapidated. My husband said the men's restroom was a mess, the urinal was out of order, the stall was filthy, and sink didn't have any paper towels. My experience in the women's restroom was also a mess, with toilet paper rolls and toilet paper wrap all over the floor - on top of one of toilets being clogged. When we ordered the carnitas pizza, the server said he had to ask the cook if they had the ingredients to make it? Thankfully they did, but when we got it, it was extremely greasy and needed to be a cooked a bit longer. When I asked the server for a diet Pepsi, he notified me they were out of that, plus 3 other sodas, so I just got water, which tasted like toilet tap water. When we wanted a refill we had to go up to the only server who was attending the whole restaurant as well as bartending to get serviced. They were severely understaffed. Menus were unreadable so we had to scan the QR code, the place had a bad smell, everything looked like it needed a wipe down, seats were sticky, upholstery was severely destroyed on several chairs, no sports on tv, they were all either off or had the menu up. The atmosphere is not inviting like it used to be. Very run down. Sadly, this will be the last time we will be coming here. read more

Congregation Brewery & Cocina - Pubs Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Really misleading? Both Google and Yelp say that they close at 10pm, yet we arrived at 8:40pm and they came out to tell us they're closed. The least they can do is update their time so people don't come. read more