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    Donna's

    4.1 (198 reviews)
    ModerateSports Bars
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    DONNA'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box

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    Mike J.

    Donna's is the best local bar in the southbay! You can't go wrong with any bartender there, they are all great and very welcoming anytime I'm there. I love coming during Lisa's shifts, she always has amazing customer service and is friendly to everyone I bring here. She also has customer potlucks, so if you're looking for a place to eat and drink Donna's is the place !!

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    Brian V.

    4++ kind of a locals/dive bar, and I mean that in the best way possible. Good options for entertainment. Like the jukebox and dart boards. Decent selection of spirits and beer. The prices are great here and the service is very friendly. Oh and you also get free popcorn! I came here relatively early on a Friday night with some folks who grew up in the area. So it was really chill and I really like the vibe here. I was told it can get really busy later in the night. The drinks were reasonably priced and you get two dollars off shots when the Dodgers get a home run! Gotta love it. I really like this place and I definitely would love to come back if I'm in the area.

    Cheers!
    Dan A.

    The Gardena equivalent of Cheers, where everybody knows your name whether it's your first or 100th visit. Karaoke on Tuesday nights, potlucks on Saturdays, whatever the occasion, Donna's is the place to be! Pool, darts, TouchTunes jukebox box. Make sure you visit Lisa Thursday and Saturday afternoons as well as Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sundays!

    Espresso best in Gardena

    This local Dive Bar is the place to stop by in Gardena. Everyone is welcoming and the bartenders are amazing. Especially Lisa she is always tentative to customers!!

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    Susan J.

    Dark! After your eyes adjust you can enjoy the quaintness of this local bar. Pool table, electronic darts multiple TV's and a jukebox to entertain. It was a Sunday so the kitchen was closed. Drinks were flood and $1 off when you check-in on Yelp. I ordered at the bar and was served promptly.

    Lived in the Southbay area for so long and never went to Donna's! Man what a great place! Love this bar, great vibes and drinks! Staff and other patrons are cool!

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    Francis F.

    Had such a great time for my bday .. the bartenders Laurel and Lisa L. Are amazing the ambiance was so much fun all my friends that had never been to Donnas said they would definitely go back overall all the bartenders are great !

    They have a popcorn machine also.
    Mark D.

    This is a great hidden bar in Gardena. It's a small bar but has a pool table and dart board along with a jukebox. The bartenders are great and the locals who go here are friendly.

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    8 months ago

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    Erin L.

    Thank you Ron Fong… we appreciate you ..

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    1 year ago

    Rel and Lisa L are the nicest, sweetest, most generous bartenders you've ever met. Come by Donna's Thursday and Fridays!!

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    Erin L.

    Thanks for the review Jaelon! Please come again..

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    11 months ago

    Love coming here when I get a chance. Great service, drinks and music (wish they have the DJ more often.

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    Erin L.

    Thanks for the review Leanne! Glad you enjoy coming to Donna’s!

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    3 years ago

    This place has definitely changed from when I use to go. Service sucks if you're not a local.

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    2 years ago

    Amazing service!!! Great place to see all of the sports events. Drinks are amazing!!!

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    Thank you Mark! Hope you come again.

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    Thank you Monica! Hope you come back!

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    2 years ago

    Karaoke Tuesday nights with Andy are lit! Staff is amazing. Great place to hang or have a party!

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    2 years ago

    Always good drinks that are reasonably priced. Friendly crowd and good looking bartenders working.

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    Erin L.

    Thank you General S.! I hope to meet you soon.

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    There are no words to describe how amazing our experience here was. From the drinks, to the food, and the service. 10/10

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    4 years ago

    Super cute little spot for late night drinks they have dark games great music the bartenders are super cool and accommodating

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    5 years ago

    Awesome place to have drinks after work. Great service and beautiful bartenders with great drinks.

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    Ask the Community - Donna's

    Does this place host a pool league?

    I don't think so? You should start it!

    Can y'all make Zombiez?

    Yes

    Pool table open for use?

    Yes, come compete with the best in town.

    Are you back open?

    Yes with limited capacity!

    Is it 21+ or can anyone hangout and not drink any alcohol?

    21 and over only.

    Is it 21 plus?

    Yes

    Is there a ATM machine in there?

    Hi there! Yes, we have an ATM and we do serve food. Our kitchen is open Tuesday- Saturday 6pm TIL about 12am. It’s cash only.

    Does Donna the Korean lady own this place from 15 yrs ago?

    No, she doesn't.

    Do you guys do the mix drink Adios?

    Yes and serval other delicious drinks too!

    Still doing Taco Tuesday? Also do you have a dress code?

    Hello Kimberly! Yes! Still doing taco Tuesday... no dress code really .... hope to see you soon!

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    Review Highlights - Donna's

    Special shout out to Lisa, Kelsey, Relly, Erin, Jane, Kai & Debbie who make up the best staff in the South Bay!

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