Love this spot. Had no clue there were this many bars in La Crescenta. Went here during Covid and was blown away. Great vibes with a huge selection of unique beers and great finger food. Went back several times a week for months but a friend moved away so stopped. Took my parents and they love it as well. read more

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Their patio is so lovely! Very dog friendly and there was even a very well trained cat hanging out with one family! The staff was super friendly but may have been short staffed- seemed like a one-woman show for most of the time we were there. Reinforcements did show up before it got busy for dinner/bingo at least. My Cuban sandwich was delish & huge! Basically got 3 meals out of it. The pretzel was super soft and I loved the beer cheese & mustard dips. My husband got the spicy sausage and enjoyed that as well. Love this area of town, so many lovely spots to try! read more

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Kitchen seems limited in what it can offer, but for bar food, I think Thee Elbow room gets a pass. Can it be better? Yea. Is it good enough? Sure. A lot of great options come and go seasonally. Service is always great. Vic and team always take care of the patrons. read more

This is totally a local spot and nice and hidden but a great beer selection. We enjoy it but it's not a place we return to frequently. The bathrooms are oddly outside with a giant key but it's doable and there are two. The food is ok but not something I would return for alone. It's a decent place for happy hour and sitting on the upper outside patio can be enjoyable. This is like a mini local version of lucky baldwins with a smaller food selection. I appreciate this place existing just at the end of Honolulu and a walking range to Trader Joe's too. read more

Excellent craft beer selection just a few steps down from Honolulu Ave. in the late afternoons the outdoor seating area is shaded and typically cool in the summer heat. The indoor area is small and if the weather is bad you could cozy up inside. The big pretzel is awesome, served warm with a side of cheese spread and mustard, it really pairs well with beer! The deviled eggs are great too. You don't find this dish in many places. Our typical go-to is the beet salad, good mix of greens, almonds, goat cheese, and roasted beets. It has a very chill vibe and a great place to relax with friends. They have an all day happy hour Monday through Thursday (if I remember correctly) Parking is anywhere in downtown Montrose. read more

Thee Elbow Room - Spinach Artichoke Dip and the Beet Salad - Gastropubs Near Me - Montrose, California

Great service when it's not busy, but when busy it's easier to bring the credit card to the waiter. Unfortunately last time we went the tuna sandwich smelled fishy and the meat sandwiches had a lot of fat on it. I haven't ordered anything with meat since that experience. Few vegan options yet worth it for the beers including non alcoholic options! read more

Went here for the first time on a Friday. They don't serve hard alcohol just beer, which they had quite a few options. I personally did not try any of the food, but some in our group and said it was good. The inside is pretty small and divey and they have outside seating as well as the outside seating where parking spots used to be, one of the only good things to come out of covid. The bathroom were relatively clean. Service to our group outside was good as well. Definitely would come back, great local place. read more

Have you ever felt like you were having an identity crisis? Perhaps you were unsure/insecure in who you are and you decided to 'try' various looks, personality traits or hobbies. Well, it turns out that it isn't just people who can experience this frustrating breakdown; but business entities, as well. That is certainly the case with Thee Elbow Room in Montrose. On the outside it is a bar - plain and simple. But what type isn't as easy to compartmentalize and might leave you questioning what is going on here... Let's explore. Thee Elbow Room is located on the main shopping/dining/entertainment strip in Montrose on Honolulu and can best be described as a small, dive bar. But that is where the solid descriptors end. With the moniker utilizing 'thee'; one would think this is a British pub. But alas, Thee Elbow Room is not and instead highlights a German atmosphere with an emphasis on German beer/stouts and bar foods that will remind you of an 'Ocktober Fest' with Bavarian pretzels, corned beef on rye bread sandwiches, deviled eggs, sausages, sauerkraut, etc. So, you may be asking if Thee Elbow Room is somewhat German folk in appearance. No, again! The outside façade of Thee Elbow Room reminds of an Old West saloon that would be rampant in a theme park like Knott's and the inside with its tiny bar and few tables is definitely more on the watering hole side. There is also an outdoor patio area surrounded by foliage. Basically, Thee Elbow Room is confused. My dining partner and I stopped by Thee Elbow Room for a quick drink/snack while visiting the amazing crystal/stone shop next door and opted to sit in the outdoor area. Being Celiac, I quickly noticed that there weren't many options available to me in terms of food and drink (note: apparently the menu has ciders which are Celiac friendly but I didn't see them). So while my dining partner chose a stout and the House Cured Corned Beef Sandwich (on rye bread, pickles, ground mustard - $11); I went drink-less and ordered the Spinach Artichoke Dip appetizer ($7) which I was legit going to eat as a meal with a spoon because this girl was hungry! The food took slightly longer to arrive than expected and initially the incorrect food was delivered to our table but once that was straightened out; it wasn't terrible. The corned beef was tender and flavorful with plenty of it and a perfect accent with the mustard. My Spinach Artichoke dip was super creamy with loads of cheese and VERY chunky with artichoke almost like a chowder. It was quite tasty if you like your dips thick. The Spinach Artichoke dip was served with bread toasted and cut into sticks and although I can't consume this due to the gluten; I had a bite and the bread was PERFECT especially with the dip. Wish I could have eaten it all! I must call out the young server who, although first incorrectly delivered food; went out of her way to compliment me on my dress, look, etc. Very sweet! Ladies, if you need to use a bathroom: it is located around the corner (I am assuming shared with the adjacent businesses) and isn't the cleanliest or most accommodating but it gets the job done. Thee Elbow Room may be more confused than a geriatric millennial having a midlife crisis (shout out to my generation!) but it isn't a bad spot to grab a German beer if in Montrose. NOTE: Cristal, the manager I believe, messaged me about this review. Initially she seemed apologetic that I didnt have the best experience. She also pointed out that I got the menu prices incorrect which I pulled from their website so they need to update the website. She then proceeded to ask me to REMOVE THIS REVIEW! A) that is against Yelp guidelines and I can report her to Yelp HQ and 2) this is a review of my experience and didnt even bash them. 3 stars means "average". Relax, Cristal. Cristal KEPT coming at me and I have now lowered this review to 2 stars and blocked and reported her. read more

Great food and atmosphere. dog friendly Staff is very friendly and the food and beer selection is great read more

i came here with my group for some dinner. the owner crystal was very sweet, helping us choose our beers and gave us a free bavarian pretzel that was delicious. i had the currywurst and it was pretty good. i also liked the corned beef sandwich. ambiance is really cute and cozy with outdoor seating and string lights all around read more

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Great place and great people, the corned beef is amazing. As someone who is half Irish and loves corned beef this place always has it fresh and I recommend that or the sausage as anyone's first food purchase here. read more

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The food was amazing (I had the tuna sandwich; so good!) and the outdoor dining in the afternoon was very much enjoyed! We had our little dog with us and service kindly brought her water. I have already recommended this place to two friends! read more

Thee Elbow Room - Dog Friendly! - Gastropubs Near Me - Montrose, California

A big gem to hangout with friends and family! Amazing food and service. This place is located in a great spot decorated with fairy lights. I like to go there during their happy hours. They got a large draft beer list and 2 beers will be selected for happy hour of the day. You must get the giant pretzel and dip it in their dipping. Their tacos Tuesday is my favorite. A giant taco for $3. 10/10 everytime. Pardon my pictures read more

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This is a new American & reasonable beers selections. Divy, Divy & Divy vibe & get away from hustle bustle Los Angeles. Friendly bar tender and you know " Thee Elbow Room", it's really cozy elbow room. " Thee Elbow Room" is nothing to do with Elbow Room in NoHo. Dogs friendly and if you into " new American cuisine" or on budget this is place to be. Just 15 mins away from North Hollywood or Downtown Los Angeles which considerable City of Glendale territory even closer to Pasadena though. Best Mellow bar could be in Glendale ! read more

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I've been here once and really enjoyed the quaint atmosphere, my sister and I went again after a hike. Cute little outdoor seating with tvs and plants surrounding you. My Pilsner was ice cold, hers not. The caprese salad and giant, I mean giant, pretzel hit the spot. Server was nice and fast and attentive to everyone. I kinda love this spot and it's on a nice quiet street you can browse around. A rare not so busy area that I hope stays the same read more

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Yesterday was the Oktoberfest in Montrose and my family, boyfriend and I decided to check it out since we've never been. As we got there we saw a sign that says "Beer Garden" so my boyfriend and I decided to go in to get a couple beers. It was quite busy in there but we were able to be helped right away. A young woman asked what we would like and I ordered one lager and one Pilsner. I took one small sip of the Pilsner and it tasted so bitter it was un drinkable. I politely asked the young girl if there would be any way I could please switch it out for the lager instead as I didn't care for it. She says yes but then turns to the worker who was pouring the drinks from the tap and that woman turns and says in a very nasty tone "no- did she take a sip!?" Of course I'm standing right there so I had apologized and said I just wanted to get a different beer. She then says-" this is not a soda fountain, you don't get to try a bunch of different drinks- you order the drink an take it" I couldn't believe how rude this woman was, the correct response should have been- " I'm sorry but unfortunately we don't accept exchanges, I'm happy to pour you the lager, but we will have to charge you for it" which I was more than happy to pay for the beer but that's not what was communicated to me up front from the other girl. I was very upset that someone especially in the service industry has the audacity to speak to a customer like that. I had told her that she shouldn't be working with customers and then she proceeded to tell me that " you shouldn't be drinking!" I will NEVER support this establishment again and I hope to any future patrons that they don't have to encounter that inconsiderate human. The owner responds and can't even offer an apology for how I was treated? My complaint was exactly what was stated in the response. - as mentioned in my original complaint the correct response should've been that exchanges are not excepted. My advice to you is to 1) streamline your communication process across your business and 2) coach your employees on how to properly engage in interactions with paying customers rather than responding with a passive aggressive message. read more

Cute outdoor patio that is well decorated and a great place to hang out with coworkers or friends. Their pretzels are HUGE and I loved how warm they were served. I do wish there were a better distinction between the beers on tap vs in cans on the menu, but overall great pub in Montrose. read more

Thee Elbow Room - Pretzel, beer - Gastropubs Near Me - Montrose, California

If you want an honest tuna melt or sausage sandwich, come to Thee Elbow Room. If you want to sit in a lush garden setting with twinkling lights, come to Thee Elbow Room. If you want a great selection of great beer, come to Thee Elbow Room. If you want fun and friendly service from upbeat and hardworking waitstaff... ....you know it... ...say it with me, my Yelp brothers and sisters... ...come to... THEE ELBOW ROOM! See you in Montrose! read more

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Nice outdoor seating for a summer night. The beer selection was great. Unfortunately, the grilled cheese was less than good--it had three cheese that sound good together but have totally different melting temps so it was the gooey treat my tastebuds were anticipating. It may have been due to the fact that the sandwich got to the table too long after it had come off the grill and was mostly cool. Service was okay--not sure who to blame the cold food on--the kitchen or the waitstaff. read more

Great little gastropub in downtown Montrose. Blink and you'll miss it, but once inside, the kindness of the staff, music jams of the 60s, 70s and 80s, along with a great selection of draft beers (including several local Southern California breweries), and a few tasty bites make this a nice little stop to quench your thirst and your belly grumbles. A Monday-Friday Happy Hour offers $6 pints and $6 Bavarian Pretzels. Seven seats at the bar with a big screen with the latest sports game, three tables inside and a few outside in a shaded patio for relaxing and socializing with friends. Plenty of metered street parking and the three-hour free parking lot a block away. It may not have that much long leg room, but this quaint little Montrose pub offers plenty of Elbow Room. read more

Excellent taco Tuesday. And a lovely selection of beers. Wasn't outside atmosphere. Friendly weight staff and oh no a nice environment.

Great ambiance , great service and friendly staff. Good beer selection and food is also great!

Totally loved this place, came in on a rainy day and the bartender Linds was just the absolute best. Super friendly atmosphere and we became friends with everyone who came in. The food was also so good, tomato soup and grilled cheese that was just oozing out the sides was amazing, especially with the weather. Only regret was not getting the pretzel! read more

Loved it! We always like to find something fun and locally owned when we visit new places. The previous reviews helped us choose this hidden gem! The beer choices were great and we had the tacos for taco Tuesday and they were HUGE and yummy! You also must get the pretzel. On top of all that the customer service was on point! read more

This is the hipster dive bar of craft beer and small kitchen with rotating menu options. All brick patio with potted plants and fairy lights strung across. You can't go wrong here. The service is on point. read more

Stopped in here after running some errands with my father in law. We were kicked out of the house because the mothers had a little play date with some other moms and a baby. It was also hot out, so the idea of a couple of cold beers was appealing. I've lived around this area but have never been in. It's a cute little spot off of Honolulu in a sunken beer garden style patio. Aside from beer we had their GIANT Bavarian pretzel which was pretty standard. Can't speak about their other food options. Had some good bonding time with my Papa in law. Would definitely recommend. read more

Tuesday!!!! Got to try the pork tacos. Had two and was so full. Great taste. Good beer selection. Have a pretzel with the cheese yum. Small place but very nice breeze after 4 pm. read more

Cute little hole in the wall with good food, excellent service and quaint ambience. They have awesome happy hour specials and the food was delicious. We sat in their extended patio seating and it was just lovely. It's dog friendly too. read more

Good beer, wide beer menu , great sandwiches , loud bush tavern tucked in a corner. Warm friendly crowd.

Unfortunately not impressed on my first visit to Thee Elbow Room. Pros: + Happy hour is all day Monday through Thursday, pints are $6 and the "giant Bavarian pretzel" with mustard and pimento cheese is $6. + Easy free parking just to the east of the store. + Cute courtyard with plants for outdoor seating. + Prices are decent especially for the portion sizes. Cons: - No protein options for the Caesar salad. - Homemade Caesar dressing was way too fishy. - "Shaved" Parmesan was just grated Parmesan like you get out of a Kraft cannister. - Cuban sandwich's "roasted pork" was a mush, almost a puree devoid of texture. - The giant pretzel certainly was giant, but didn't taste like a pretzel. - Despite being the only ones in the restaurant, service was pretty sparse. - Despite having a bar, there is no soda dispenser or free refills; sodas are $3 per can. - Side salad which came with the sandwich had some noticeably dark brown/wilted/expired Spring mix I had to set aside. Overall the environment is cute and this might be a good place for a beer with friends, but unfortunately I was not impressed at all with the food or lunchtime service. Pass. read more

What a cute little hidden gem in the down town Montrose area. We were starving after a visit to Descanso Gardens and this place had photos of a cute patio seating area so we took the chance! The food was surprisingly very delicious! We shared a Reuben and a Cuban sandwich. We were disappointed to see no French fries, so we splurged on a hot pretzel! OMG it was so huge we took half of it home with us. Service was interesting- it was one bartender taking care of 3-4 tables of guests while we were there (plus a few take out orders). He did refill our drinks and checked on us twice quickly as he was grabbing stuff for other tables. We are pretty low maintenance so we were fine with it! I suspect this place is pretty packed after work for a drink and appetizers! read more

Just as good as ever! We came here for a couple of beers and one of those giant pretzels. They have outdoor seating in a 2nd patio at one of those bumpouts. Lots of plants, and dog-friendly as you can see by my photo. So glad to have this little gem near our house. read more

Cheerful, friendly and convenient, we enjoyed lunch after the farmer's market. I had the Cuban sandwich. The location is really charming with the hearty foliage and flowers. read more

Having their " off duty bartender. Working on my day off " sitting at the bar licking her fingers eating food then dropping off my food is a no for me. Please work on that. read more

The only outdoor bar on Honolulu in Montrose! Great beer selection. Small but tasty food selection...mostly sandwiches. The Cuban was delicious, and the grilled cheese is solid as well. The pretzel is huge and comes with pimento cheese. Chill vibe, friendly staff. Overall if you are craving a sandwich, craft beer, or outdoor patio, check this place out! Parking lot next door and some street parking a little further away. Also TVs if you are trying to watch a basketball game. read more

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I enjoyed a mid week lunch here a few weeks back. First time in. Not the most extensive menu and not all items shown online were available. I'd say this is a bar that offers food to go with your drinks: vs an outdoor cafe that happens to have a bar. Now I know My hat is off to the solo bartender who juggled several tables of hungry people while keeping drinks flowing to martinis-only lunchers. . I had the Tuna Melt, the most delicious one I've had anywhere, and I eat out quite a bit. At $9 it fit my wallet and my appetite. The temperature was perfect for eating outdoors (as eating 'in' is limited to 4 or so seats at the bar. I would like to go back to Thee Elbow Room with friends and share some snacks: deviled eggs, the Giant Bavarian Pretzel, the Spinach Artichoke dip. Or Ill just get it to go and gorge myself at home alone. read more

This place deserves 5 stars for their Cuban sandwich alone! However, with the pleasant out door seating, TERRIFIC service, and delicious food and drinks, it's a hard place to beat for a casual dinner. My boyfriend and I came here on a Friday evening for some beers and food as I've recently moved to the area and wanted to try it out! The outdoor seating was very pleasant and shaded for the most part; also not crowded! My boyfriend ordered some beer and I got their hard seltzer's (the watermelon reminded me of a less sweet watermelon four Loko so I preferred the pina colada flavored one lol) and the waiter accidentally spilled a bit before he got it to our table so he comped the first one! I told him he didn't need to but he was so nice and did. For food, we got the Sausage Plate and the Cuban sandwich. The sausage plate was tasty, but their homemade sauerkraut doesn't have enough pickling for my taste. But the Cuban sandwich *chefs kiss* was amazing. The ham and pork were so juicy and Smokey and flavorful. The pickle and melts cheese with the crunchy bread were all the perfect compliments to such great meat. I was blown away (and I've had many a Cuban sandwich). It came with a side salad which I appreciated because my boyfriend and I had just bickered about getting a salad lol. Overall, a wonderful experience and we will definitely be back! read more

The time has come for me to review this gem of a spot in La Crescenta which can be a little too family friendly at times. There's nothing better than SoCal weather, a cold brewski, and good vibes, all the things this place offers. Staff- genuine and attentive Beer- cold Food- simple and tasty Vibes- very chill, dog friendly I'd been here a few times before COVID, their seating space was a little snug but still wonderful vibes. Since restaurants were able to extend into the streets, this place has become even more popular amongst the locals. Their seating doubled in size and the atmosphere is just as lovely because you're on Honolulu, full of trees and always decorated for the seasons with string lights. Anyways I'm really glad to see them doing so well, I hope they stick around for a long long time. read more

Thee Elbow Room - Sausage plate and chicken tenders from the kids menu both delicious and exactly what we were craving - Gastropubs Near Me - Montrose, California

Friendly service, low key vibes, and great beer. For those who don't like beer, they also have alcoholic root beer, which I can tell you is delicious! It is my new favorite drink! Also, check out their huge soft pretzels. They come with mustard and what I think is pimento cheese. Yum! Sit at the bar or outside on the patio. read more

Thee Elbow Room - Enough to share, but you won't want to. - Gastropubs Near Me - Montrose, California

This little bar is located a step off the sidewalk in Montrose. It's a fun place. Not a lot in the way of food selection but they have a little post-covid parking-lot patio that is really nice to hang out for a bit. Staff is also really attentive and nice. * Atmosphere 4/5 * Food 4/5 * Drink Selection 4/5 * Staff 5/5 read more