On Halloween people are suppose to dress up as a vampire, Cleopatra- Queen of the Nile- Barney or a depiction of LA's confusing traffic signs or something else entirely. That is custom, that is tradition and for most it meant to inject fun into life. In my opinion, what maximizes the fun is when a person quips or puns using their custom as fodder for the joke. For instance, on one Halloween. I called my insurance and the person on the phone told me that she was dressed as cat. At the end of the conversation, I was meant to rate her and I said do not worry your service was "purrr-fect." How long have you been waiting to say that joke? She replied. Since the moment she told me she was cat. So when I played and partied with sailors and marines I expected for similar jokes to be made since, in a way, they were in uniform/customs. Like when, me and another civilian played pool with two Sailors they introduced themselves as Diane and Scott, not Officer Sampson and Officer Aguilera. Then we just played a regular game of pool. They did not say things like, prepare for the onslaught of seafaring sailors. So I did not get a chance to say I will sink your battleship as I perfectly aligned my eight ball to a corner pocket. Basically, they were civilians in uniform they were not sailors playing pool. Makes sense, they were sailors on leave so their sea related puns must have stayed on board their ship. Regardless, the party experience with sailors and marines was fire in the hole. And this bar is one of the central places where the sailor party can be felt because San Pedro welcomes them once a year during Fleet Week. It is common sense but Sailors and Marines spend their time locked up, in a ship, or in base, or somewhere else. So when they step to land, the goal must be clear: party with restrained abandon. And this hope encompasses all around, so it is hard to not become a party animal. Imagine that they are the moon, and all around are party-wolves. When they rise, so do the party time howls. I can see this bar becoming a draw for partiers for a weekend. Some people may never come to Crimsin for their cocktails but I hope they come here for the sailors and marines. During this past Fleet Week, I bought a beer for a Marine named Thomas. He also did not say my name is Hightower or Olson or MacDonald when I asked for his name. He still accepted the beer and said thank you for the support. So I may not march in a parade supporting Marines, but still Thomas made me feel like paying for a Marine's drink was showing support for the freedoms that the armed warriors of this country provide. Yes, I know I did not run the SSO but still I was thanked for my support for a Marine. In the grand scheme of things, I accept his gratitude and trust that he meant his words. On a previous Fleet Week, me and a sailor both ordered from a bartender. The bartender ignored me and tended to the sailor. Makes sense, he was the guest of honor. And the sailor treated my drink too. Mad respect. And I hope it is the high seas that taught him to show respect to another for not all wars are won with missiles and bayonets. So the moment not only affords the right to party but it also affords the right to witness the evolution of military culture and how it has arrived to hold people with good values, a good heart, and compassion in their actions. read more

My husband and I decided to take a staycation in the lovely city of San Pedro being that it is a scorching hot weekend and we'd much rather run up in hotel air-conditioning build our own home and plus I get to go swimming soon as we walked in we were greeted carded and we sit directly at the bar so the bartender was very attentive. He even had a very nice tequila that my husband and I have been enjoying called Lalo and made us two mixed drinks of course because I like to be thirsty to drink my cocktails I asked they had snacks and he offered me bar chips which were basically bagged kettle chips. I got barbecue pretty tasty and kept me thirsty. They have an amazing sound system and they have TouchTunes so that you can be the Dj in the bar. I played a couple tunes drank my drinks and then we skedaddle back to our hotel room overall wonderful experience at Crimson. read more

The bartender with the blonde hair is a scammer. She tried charging me without a receipt and told me the two 10oz margaritas in plastic cups I got were 35$ then I asked her to ring them up and give me a receipt and came back and told me 21$ with no receipt, I handed her $25 cash and she didn't bring me back any change, I was gonna tip but self tipping felt like I was scammed and like she was desperate for the cash.. 0/0 would never come back , drinks were not good and then the bar only adding 1oz on a margarita and selling them in 10oz plastic cups felt very scammy. Do better Crimsin read more

Haven't been by to hang for a while and Musa and Alex were amazing behind the bar as always!

Stopped in Ericka treated us well. Definitely brought the vibes in. Definitely will come back read more

Cool little bar , it's something new laid back...perfect for a causal date. They have shuffle board and a pool table. read more

Crimsin - Lounges Near Me - San Pedro, California

Ok when it used to be fun is when they would have the go go dancers and the dance floor. Now they put pool tables and no more go go dancers. I hardly don't go in there since the last time I went in there. My drink had fruit flies in it. So I asked for just a beer and left. In my opinion drinks could be better entertainment can be better. read more

This place is amazing! My family and friends came in two weeks ago for an after party hang after my wedding! Fantastic customer service by Shaun, Rick & Danny! Those 3 guys were on top of everything and made my party feel right at home. Vibe is really cool and the place is spacious. I'm not familiar with the neighborhood, I consider it the country really, but this place really stood out as a great neighborhood bar. I highly recommend this place for anyone near by looking for good hangout spot. I know if I'm ever back in the country I'll definitely stop on in. read more

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I've been going here for years!! Best bar ever! Owner is amazing, we love Tino! Staff?? AMAZING! Especially Neil & Garrett :) read more

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Great place to have drink and chill They have a pool table and a shuffle board table. The bartender is cool and willing to listen to a good joke read more

Very few times have I been impressed with the variety of good drinks a bartender can make. The bartender here, Goldie is knowledgeable and knows what she is doing. The ambiance is near perfect. They play a mix of new music and old school. Besides all that I've mentioned I must also add tha the staff here is quick to help you and serve you. read more

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The bartenders are super helpful! The drinks and vibes (especially the decor!) are amazing! I came in for my 21st and didn't know what to drink and the bartenders made some amazing suggestions! read more

Screw this place , either there's always a fight in there or there's a fight outside. Not to mention the shootings that had happened before outside the bar couple of times smh that's why my wife and I stop going to that bar . The bar vibe in there is like if you're from Pedro you're okay and if you're not from Pedro we are going to have a problem. Most people in there are super young like in their early 20s it's like being in High-school lol read more

Been here a few times over the years. Friendly staff. TV's to watch sports; pool and shuffleboard; jukebox. Nice and dark inside.

This place is always laid back. I go when I just get off work just to relax. Bartenders are super cool, and very helpful. Cheers to a good night! read more

Crimsin - Tequila biiitttccchh!! - Lounges Near Me - San Pedro, California

Whatever you do don't trust this place! I ordered two drinks on Saturday morning and the bartender snuck and added in a 20 dollar tip on their square machine!! This place is rank and a scam!! I want my money back!! Tried calling multiple times to find a resolution to get my money back and no one would answer and then it would say voicemail not set up!! Telling you this place is a sham!! read more

Sean and Annie are great bartenders! The place is relaxing yet fun at the same time. I love that they have separate rooms where you can hang close to the bar or go to the hangout area. You can play pool and mini shuffleboards at the hangout area. read more

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Came out on the 3rd of July from the inland empire w a buddy of mine to show him my hometown, brought him here and got ignored for a good hour. The bar-back male, i believe his name is Shawn was the only effective staff member so he was tipped twice the worth of our tab. The female bartender for which i will attach pic was EXTREMELY rude and kicked us out upon me asking, "why aren't we being table tapped"? Wish i was exaggerating, i decided not to even argue and closed out. Took my money to goodfellas, and godmothers near by. Will NEVER return. We got FAR superior service at the other 2 places btw. read more

The bartenders Sean & Jules are the absolute best! Great staff/great service. HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

Just my Friday night out! Love coming here when I get a night out. Jules is my favorite bartender, she is always a blast to have making your drinks. Love her famous Jules shot. If you're looking for a fun night out come to crimson when Jules and Daniel are working!! read more

Love the service here! Jules is the best bartender. Good music great drinks and friendly vibes ! read more

Crimsin - Vodka Cran x2 - Lounges Near Me - San Pedro, California

It's the neighborhood bar. Closest a thing to a "club" in Pedro. It can be a lot of fun if you're a out the nightlife and don't want to go through the effort of driving to LBC, DTLA, or some of the other beach cities nearby. There are two pool tables in the back room. Karaoke on Wednesdays, full bar, a tiny but solid selection of wines. It's a laid back good time. Always. Crimsin is a great addition to Downtown San Pedro. read more

I grew up in Pedro, but moved out thirteen years ago. My high school buddy invited me here for a drink. He insisted there was a dress code code. When you wear a suit to work everyday, you'd like to avoid dress codes as much as possible. The inside is really nice. Bar area is a bit slim. We were the only Hispanics up in here, up in here. I don't think I've seen as many Croatia flags on clothing, since I left Pedro. I love my Croatian people. I had two Blue Moons on tap. Big screen TVs were showing a Croatian channel. Croatia is well represented here. People were cool. They had a live band playing in the back. They have a separate room in the rear. Good starter bar if you're into bar hoppin. read more

Use to be the spot to go to for locals. It's so run down now. Bartender tonight sucked. Didn't want to make my drinks cause they took too long to make. Not even 15 people in the room. read more

Came here after dinner and the vibes are spot on. Good beer on tap and they make good cocktails. Great place to come and unwind

Agree with some reviews I had a shitty ass bartender older lady. Made people go behind the bar get own toilet paper. I played pool and she was bothered that I asked for help because all balls didn't come out. Forgot about drinks I ordered when there was only 4 people there. Put me and my company on hold because she FaceTiming. Rude ass hell definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND. HOPEFULLY ISSUE GETS ADDRESSES. IF YOUR A PORT WORKER DEFINITELY BOYCOTT THIS PLACE. read more

I this place is a must come great prices and the weekends are poppin. GET A JULESS SHOT

Great place to begin and/or end your night. Sweet & talented bartender, friendly staff. Good selection of Vodka and Scotch. My Martini is always perfect! read more

Crimsin - Brandon, Scotch on the rocks, Dirty Martini - Lounges Near Me - San Pedro, California

So first off a Jules shot is a must! Every time I come we are served with the absolute best customer service, and not just by Jules but Daniel. I've never had better service at a bar. Attentive and helpful, best shots, drinks and beer! If you're looking for a damn good time, come to crimson and ask for Jules and Daniel. Thank you both for always making my boyfriend and I feel so welcomed read more

The service was wack as fu** they basically charged me an i never got my drinks what kind of shit is that horrible service

We were looking for a cute lil spot to shoot pool, have drinks and listen to music... stumbled across Crimsin on Yelp and decided to pop in. Glad we did! LOVE this lil gem!! Anne is AMAZING... drinks on point, she's cute and super cool. Awesome vibes, love the decor and the music ON POINT!!!! Our new lil neighborhood spot. read more

Omg Shannon is my girl she make literally the best bloody marry in town I came all the way from Hermosa just for her .she is in Monday Tuesday and Saturday during the day don't miss her read more

Crimsin - Lounges Near Me - San Pedro, California

This bar is a must! Fun ambiance, great music and drinks are on point. I like to go with my friends for drinks after a long day at work. All bartenders are amazing, but I have to mention my favorite bartender... Annie! She's incredible. She got the perfect personality to make anyone feel welcome and create an incredible vibe at the bar. She's super fun and mixes like a goddess. read more

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A long time ago, a young man was very excited about turning 21. After his birthday passed, he was finally old enough to visit the various watering holes located around the San Pedro area. On one such occasion, this young man entered a place called "Tommy's Yacht Club" or as the locals referred to it "Tommy's" It may have been named "Tommy's Yacht Club", but none of the patrons there owned a rowboat let alone a yacht. The place was small, crowded, dirty, dank, and loud. The bar and the booths looked to be from the 60's and the less said about the bathrooms the better. There was a shuffleboard game behind the bar and pool tables in the back. You couldn't tell if the salt on the shuffleboard table had been deliberately placed there or spilled and accumulated over time. Everyone knew your name, it was like a Telemundo version of "Cheers", with a Vietnamese Carla Tortelli serving drinks and yelling at you. Then one day it all changed. Some "entrepreneur" got the bright idea to try to turn a San Pedro dive into a Hollywood lounge. Out went the dank and the dirt and the shuffleboard. In came the fancy black lights and dress code. What a joke. The dress code is very effective, you can have a "13" tattooed on your forehead but you better not have on a hat covering it. Most of the "Tommy's" crowd moved on, but you can still find many locals hanging out at "Crimsin" , most of whom haven't realized that High School ended or that they can leave the borders of San Pedro without getting eaten by Morlocks. So, if you're desperate to score cheap chalky blow that's been stepped on a hundred times or if you're just dying to catch herpes, Crimsin may just be for you! read more

We found this little place by accident & we're glad we did. Wednesday night is Krokie-Okie night. Our bartendress, Nico, is the BOMB. The K.J.'s are fun & friendly & the staff there made us feel welcomed. As a professional boozer, I give this bar 4 drunken stars & we shall return. Drink on, my drunken friends, KROTCH HAMILTON read more

Here's the story of my first, and only experience at Crimsin. It was a Friday and a friend and I decided to check it out for a drink. We get to the door and the bouncer checks my friend's ID who is over 40. Lets us through the fancy rope. We go sit down at the bar, which is deserted, and are ignored for a solid 2-3 minutes. Finally the bouncer comes up to us and tells my friend to take off his coat, which is hooded due to the pouring rain. Then we started laughing and left. Okay, yeah, I get it: they're trying to be classy. I still doubt I'll go there again. read more

I really tried, I did. I really tried to warm up to this place but the list of awkward, problematic, and cheezy coincidences forced me to say, "HELLL TO THE NO, HO!" The bartender did not know what a black and tan was, she said I was the first person to ever order it. There were balloons and the number 40 on the walls apparently someone was over the hill. And the decor/beads hanging from the ceiling reminded me of those beads for mardi gras. Apparently the #4 ranked romantic bar in Southern California broke my heart. Sorry. read more

Recommended by a good friend of mine, although she warned me that if there are gogo dancers, they are the laziest gogo dancers you'll ever see (!) and barely move. No gogo dancers on this night, so that was not a concern. But the not very friendly bartender was definitely efficient, gotta give her that. The martinis, beers, and wines, came out fast. The crowd here was definitely the "all types welcome", so it was hard to get a particular trend or demographic reading here. And that's cool by me. Loved the decor, with the deep red walls and the glowing alabaster marble bar. Pool tables were clean and so was the bar. read more

Great bar! Our bartender was Annie, who was amazing! Our drinks were perfect and the atmosphere was fun. We will definitely be back!

What a place. I gave my License to the bartender to rent some game pucks. When I returned the items she didn't have my ID. She is currently refusing to acknowledge she lost is and is saying she'll give me two free drinks instead of replacing it. I can't even get into the bar because you lost my ID . Here's the kicker, she's the "manager" and she can not get ahold of the owner because he's traveling in a place that does not have phone service. Giant WTF lol this is the most ridiculous bar in all San Pedro read more