First time having a Michelada here, great scenery and delicious with enough flavor . One of my new favorite places to come have a Michelada read more

Elvie's Inn - Michelada - Dive Bars Near Me - Covina, California

Elvie's Inn is a Covina institution. From the outside it gives solid dive bar energy, but inside it'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. read more

Typical dive bar, but very clean, friendly patrons, and good drinks. Our first time visiting and had 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. read more

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They don't serve food, but it has good drinks,good music,and cool bartenders! Cool place to hang out!

Love this bar!!!! Came with my friend's after a night out and was pleasantly surprised by the prices and vibe. I got a Paloma which was $5 and a tequila sunrise which was about $7. I also got some hot Cheetos that they had (thank god). They have one dart machine, a pool table which is always in use and the music is controlled by the customers which was cool. You have to pay for credits using your phone but it was so fun to feel like the DJ HAHAHA. Nice workers, decent service. Overall great place! read more

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Been patronizing Elvie's since 2004. Live out town now so seldomly come in, but is always a first choice and so glad to head there. Came in last night after a family funeral, hoping to chat w the Mrs and enjoy some drinks. It's a Tuesday night. The music was so unnecessarily loud, like why? For what? We had a hard time hearing each other's voices and we were sitting just inches away from each other. This dive bar had nightclub vibes, and it was very disappointing. Is this the norm now? read more

When you're in the mood for a drink and hanging out with the locals, this is your spot. They play good music, have a pool table and have a friendly atmosphere. They bartenders are nice and are quick serving. Can't beat the prices on drinks here. Definitely recommend this little local dive bar. read more

Love this little gem. I've only been there in the AM and bartenders are friendly and drinks are good and not pricey! Ambience is quiet but I'm sure it picks up at night or during their happy hour! read more

i had been here 1 time w 2 other frenz previously but left after just grabbin 1 drink cuz it wasnt exactly our vibe + da crowd is much older fast4ward a year later, somebody who had been chattin w me from online asked 2 meet me in person a few times & we finally met up inda plaza kinda across from this place & after couple drinks, we challenged each other 2 couple games of pool ~ he picked this place cuz it was nearby still not really my vibe but da bartender seems kool & i asked em 2 turn on 2 espn, as im a huge NBA fanatic ~ pool table takes coins 2 play & da table itself + da cue stix r just meh but da crowd that late afternoon was friendly/nice read more

Elvie's Inn - Dive Bars Near Me - Covina, California

Man what a great lil hole in the wall. I loved the vibe. I don't go out much but I'm glad my homie took me out. MAN the dj was playing ol skool tracks brought back alot of memories. The bad was the waitress made me wait to get my last beer and close my tab. Would be nice if she told me hold on I'll be w you. But other than that it was a great experience read more

I Love this place Security and bartender are super adorable THE ONLY ONE WHO IS NOT FRIENDLY AND PRACTICALLY MAKES PEOPLE NOT WANT TO GO TO THE BAR IS BRENDA about 2 months ago I was there with my friend we were drinking and playing pool also dancing everything very soft then my friend felt a little drunk and I told him stop drinking drink some water I gave him 2 glasses of water about half an hour later he felt better and asked for a beer we weren't making a scene or anything like that everything was fine and calm when BRENDA STARTED SCREAMING LIKE CRAZY AT THE SECURITY TO KICK US OUT OF THE BAR I UNDERSTAND IF WE WERE GETTING CRAZY OR SOMETHING BUT JUST LIKE read more

Definitely a spot to check out if you are in the area and want a quick drink, the crowd is calm and collected, bartenders are quick to pour, quick to shake and you can also play the California Lottery! Drink and have a shot to win! read more

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Quite surprised how clean, nice & roomy this bar is! Expected to see bar flies, sticky counters & have a musty smell. To my Surprise I was totally WRONG!! We happened to stumble in while waiting for Brunch @ Mexican restaurant next door. Very friendly female bartender on a Sun. Morning made us a killer spicy Bloody Mary. Cool place w/ plenty of TV's to catch a game & a pool table for your entertainment. read more

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definitely not a place youd go to have fun but if you're looking for a dim and dank bar to drink your problems away then this is your spot i guess... no judgement of course but i do wish i knew what to expect before walking in, i felt very uncomfortable!!! there was no music playing, just news and some csi- type show playing on the tvs, guy doing work on a laptop at the bar and the bartender talking about her toothache... bummer read more

Really liked this place. It was down to earth, mostly good music (juke box) and good drinks. I made a mistake and ordered wine (comes in small bottles) and it had crumbs or like the stuff at the bottom so that wasn't good. My bf got a rum and coke and it was good. Then he got a whiskey sour and he said it was delicious. The vibe was chill, people playing pool, and sharing stories. If in the area I'll come back. read more

Elvie's Inn - Dive Bars Near Me - Covina, California

Nice little dive. Came in on a Sunday to enjoy some oldies on vinyl. Great lineup + cheap drinks = a great Sunday afternoon.

This is a solid dive bar. It has a great divey bar, but is still clean. The bartended was friendly and she made a great Irish Coffee that hit the spot. We were doing some "research" to find a dive bar that was open on Christmas morning and were stoked they would be open at 9:00 a.m. Although we missed it, they did have an Ugly Christmas Sweater party earlier in December. I hope we remember to try and make it next year! Drinks were strong and reasonably priced, just like a dive bar should be. They also had a pool table and a vending machine in the back when you're in need of a snack. If you're in the area and looking for strong drink, look no further! Hop in an Uber and enjoy Elvie's until the wee hours of the morning, or start your day here when you need a little hair of the dog. read more

What a wonderful little place! Very welcoming with great vibes. Our bartender was Christina and she was fantastic! Best Old Fashioned I've had in a long time! The patrons are friendly, the drinks are fantastic! It's much better than I remembered pre lockdown. read more

In need of a great Michelada? Look no further. They make one of the best michelada's in LA County. I always come back just to have one when I'm in the area. The bar is a bit small, it does have a pool table in the back. Good place to come during the day as it won't be too crowded. Tenths to get a bit crowded in the night, but what place doesn't. read more

Elvie's Inn - Michelada - Dive Bars Near Me - Covina, California

OmG!! Really great Old Fashions!! Cat da lady bartender knows how to make 'em...in all their glorious inconvenient standards. So delicious. Thankkkkssss read more

I'm a daytime dive bar goer. fast WiFi decent prices quiet during the day cute bartenders quality pours A nice place to bring your work laptop during the day with minimal distractions. For a dive bar, it checks all the boxes. read more

Came In here after having dinner next door for my boyfriend's birthday. I heard decent reviews about this bar so I was looking forward to checking it out for the first time. As soon as me and my fam walked it, it felt like all eyes were on us. We immediately got the dirtiest look from the bartender (older lady) and was stared down as we approached the bar. She asked us for ID's right away which is understandable. I guess we were on the "younger" side 27 years old and up from the average crowd inside but she was so dam rude I couldn't believe it. I used to be a bartender myself so I was really thrown off the way she was speaking to us. Didn't enjoy our first time there. Hopefully next time I do try it out, there's a different bartender. read more

Good drinks simple atmosphere clean bathrooms lots of parking didn't complain that I came in smelling like weed!

What can I say, if you know you know! Always a great vibe here. Shout out to KAT for always providing great service and taking care of me when I come around. Drinks are always on point and wayyyyyyyyy better than other plays around. Great prices as well to keep the night going longer. Trust if you are looking for a local bar come by and say hi! read more

Looking for a place to have some drinks on Christmas night not many places open we came to elvies. Let me tell you I've never seen this bartender before her name is Alexus. She was absolutely amazing. Handled the whole bar by herself. Her energy was amazing. Greeted us with a smile. I don't get that very often at this place. Besides her being busy we were never waiting on drinks something I usually do a lot at this place. Coming back just to see her! read more

Located in Shopper's lane we had walked by this place quite a few times. My wife and I met a couple of friends for drinks on a saturday evening and had a great time! We queued a couple of songs in their digital jukebox and played some pool before a DJ rolled in at 9PM and mjxed some bomb 90s and 2000s hits. He had us rapping to Digital Underground and Missy Elliot. The drinks are strong and reasonably priced which based on the clientele coming in and out means this is the perfect spot for a pre party before hitting the club. The pool table made for great socializing with new people. We had planned for a couple drinks and stayed until midnight we were having such a good time! I'd recommend this place to those looking for a chill spot to stock up or locals looking for a fun hangout. We will definitely be coming back. read more

Britt was the best! She's sweet! And Kat is the nicest too!! Love this place!$im loving those vodka and cranberry's!

At my new favorite place, with my new favorite bar tender Brittney enjoying her specialty drink a cucumber lime deliciousness !! 10/10 recommend read more

Elvie's Inn - Cucumber lime drink and this bomb ass bartender - Dive Bars Near Me - Covina, California

Fantastic prices, delicious drinks. Brittney's Bloody Mary was indeed one of the best Ive ever had. read more

Elvie's Inn - Bloody Mary - Dive Bars Near Me - Covina, California

Came here a couple weekends ago and it was PACKED! couldn't even walk through the place. There was a DJ playing and it was one of the bartender's birthdays so that's probably why lol but the drinks were cheap and strong. They have a pool table and darts. Might be a good hangout on another day when it's not so crowded read more

Elvie's Inn has really great drinks at a great price. The bartender was very sweet and the service was great. It's always 5 o'clock there thanks to the broken clock on the wall. The decor is very cute and they have a pool table, which is really all a dive bar needs. It's no wonder they've been open for so long! read more

Elvie's Inn - Pool Table - Dive Bars Near Me - Covina, California

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I rolled into Elvie's Inn" on Tuesday, June 12th courtesy of fellow road dog Johnny Medina who turned me on to this place. I was a first timer here and I loved it. It's a small bar tucked away in a mixed use strip mall on Shoppers Lane. It's narrow and deep, pool table in the back, easy access with plenty of parking front and back, electronic jukebox too. As stated before it was my first time here and I was pleasantly surprised on how large and lively the Tuesday night crowd was...( lots of beauties too). Bartender Sirena( aka: Lover") was a pleasure to meet. She was gentle with me..... and showed me the ropes with classic drinks like Jack n Cokes', Screw Drivers and Vodka Tonics... muchas gracias Sirena/ Lover" ( wink wink ). Every thing was right on point. Me likes dis' place and will definitely be back. read more

Security guard needs to take a guarding class or something. He said because it was the weekend he couldn't take my passport Id card. That is the dumbest thing I've ever heard. I was just there 2 days prior. Look for a new security guard. read more

Nice local bar! They have a pool table and a nice homey vibe. All of the bartenders were great but Cat was amazing!!

Ok so, Alyssa was in on 7/20/2021 my husband and I came in had a few drinks and 2 of our friends and she made the best drinks! Her company and skills are amazing. Thanks Alyssa for a great time! D and chris read more

My friends dragged me here by my short hairs and the only thing that numbed the sting of THAT were the perfectly crafted cocktails! It's a typical dive bar; long and skinny with everyone packed in like Red Vines (still in the packaging). The bar area is typical and a single row of tables lines the wall. You can dodge the pool queues by practicing your limbo to get to the restroom, but for real fun, you need to practice at home; have your friends throw wrenches at you, because "if you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a pool queue!" During my visits, I've found the patrons and staff to be a very friendly group of people! The bouncer could easily make a walnut, still in its protective shell, tremble at merely gazing upon his gargantuan stature. Bring your fun friends, leave your grouchy ones at home! read more

A perfect neighborhood dive bar. When you go, hopefully Brittney is working - she's an amazing bartender and makes everyone feel at home! It's a small bar where everyone knows each other but are super welcome to new folks. The pool table is great and the owner showed up for a bit to say hi to everyone. Highly recommend. read more

Every time I come to this bar this old white lady doesn't like me or my date or asks me to leave despite being two drinks in. Disappointed in The cx service despite tipping 30% each time. Sorry we don't look like the regular clientele? read more

By my heading....it says it all, however, kat is the best bartender in town. She is absolutely amazing. Her energy is off the charts and I look forward to seeing her when I come in. read more

Elvie's Inn - The best Moscow mule in town - Dive Bars Near Me - Covina, California

Serena is super friendly and generous w/ the liquor. The music is great and there's a pool table! Serena's Special Bloody Mary is the best & only on Sunday Funday! read more

Elvie's Inn - Serena's Special Bloody Mary & heavy pour of patron w/ training wheels Best bar in Covina! - Dive Bars Near Me - Covina, California