We went here purely out of curiosity and it turned out to be a fun spot! Everyone was really…read morefriendly, they have funny signs on the walls and quirky decor. I also like the outside patio they have as well. It was better than what we expected it to be. Never judge a book by its cover, is what we learned that night!

I am a local. and I had never been here, until this past weekend. However, I know it from…read moretelevision. Not because it was featured on a news segment, or something similar, but because I saw it on an episode of Monk. It was used as a background prop. Funny what writing helps you remember, and hopefully what you remember is good stuff. Before I stepped into this bar, I expected it to be a Diver bar, in the grittiest sense, but I was wrong, it is a Dive bar in the most exciting of ways: It is a collection of tchotchkes (a fancy word for trinkets) that when admired as a whole and then independently give this place a whimsical personality. Imagine having a friend that when invited to a pool party wears a bikini with a fun print--- like cherries or flamingos, and is always down for a shot and playful mayhem. Being around this type of personality amps up the party soul of a moment because their vibe is that of a buzz-nurturer. Meaning that when I was in the bar, and all it has to offer, made me want to have a good time, regardless of what I carried in from the outside. The place gives immediate Tiki Bar vibes but does not carry the moment to full fruition. For example, in my pictures I show curtains with Tiki Idols, and a light fixture adorn with its own hula skirt but the Tiki motif does not transport one to a Luau where dancers sway as they wait for a pig to finish roasting. Instead, the Tiki vibes are sharply contrasted with posters and other keepsakes that are both aspiration and life lessons. For instance, one reminds us to leave your drama outside. Another hanging placard lists advisories that (straight) men should adhere when hitting on women. One of these is the fact that some women's sexual preference is NO. Another poster explains what happens when girls drink too much. One of the 10 outcomes is that women confuse the kitchen floor for their mattress when laying down. Like I said, all of these small and bigger touches combine to give this place a personality that draws one to have a good time. For me, there were two standout items in the place- 1) a jukebox and a 2) pool table. I was with three people that played pool better than me. One of them explained the purpose of a chalk mound. One is suppose to rub the place between their thumb and index finger to get chalk right in there. Then rub the chalk on the stick. This will create less friction which will help you shoot better. I did all that. This moment also allowed me and another member of my group to have a lot of hard wood jokes-- what are you going to do, we were having a good time at this place, and these jokes felt right. The jukebox was also free. I played Ariana Grande's version of Popular from Wicked and I felt the song. I was warbling loudly, and off key, and dancing because I was feeling the tune and the drinks. At the end, some of the people in the bar clapped and hollered. I went to put in another song I was stopped, the regulars were watching football on a Sunday, go figure. That is the thing about this bar, it is a regular's bar. People knew each other, people knew I was the first timer. Like when I spoke, two or three people answered my question. When I was looking for the key a customer directed me to it. So this place is definitely a place where regulars are at. And if you know anything about dive bar culture, regulars who know each other make a community. So you will need to navigate these dynamics if you attend. For instance, one of my friends was in the bathroom, doing the business of two. A regular opened the door and my friend was like, I am here, closed the door. The regular did not close the door, instead he made a joke about leaving the door just a bit open, while being a bro about it. I was horrified just being a witness. But between bar flies these type of jokes might be understood as joyful. But it would take me an alternate life to find humor in potty politics. I was introduced to the White Tea shot and it has become my new shot so this place left a mark on my taste buds. The shot at the end had this strong green tea taste. The prices were right too! I can't wait to go here again, when the party vibe calls me forth! Oh and it is cash only, unless you spend 40 and above then it is card appropriate.

Happy to see the spot open again, Really happy with the barstools they are comfortable and soft and…read morecushioned. The bartenders are fun and welcoming and quick.

Trying to get tickets to John Doe on August 23. I can't seem to find a way to do so. How do you…read moresell your tickets? Please advise. Love him.

I can't wait to come back. The bar is amazing. Look for Blue. I love the drinks best bar ever.read more

Whack place and bouncers. Didn't let a group 12 of us in because someone pulled out an EMPTY tall…read morecan to throw away. "The girls can come in but the guys can't " yeah gtfo we all took our money somewhere else

My boyfriend and his band Bound 2 Violence had a show here January the 3, 2026. Neither of us has…read morebeen to this venue so it was exciting for both of us to check it out. Finding a parking spot was very easy which is always a good thing when it comes to shows. A friendly bouncer greeted us at the door to check our IDs. It was a bar/concert venue so that was understandable. It was very cute inside with the bar and a foosball table. The next room over was where the bands were playing it was very big and there was a nice stage. Overall it was a fun venue to see a hard core show!

Cool venue. Good shows and friendly staff. Small cover charge but worth it. It's a very cool setup…read morewith the front bar, game, chat area. Middle is music and they have a large outdoor area in the back. Plenty of parking and some good outdoor food stands if you are feeling hungry.

On Halloween people are suppose to dress up as a vampire, Cleopatra- Queen of the Nile- Barney or a…read moredepiction 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.

My husband and I decided to take a staycation in the lovely city of San Pedro being that it is a…read morescorching 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.

Iron City Tavern -- San Pedro's Embassy of Pittsburgh…read more Walked into Iron City Tavern expecting a beer. Walked out three hours later knowing a guy named Tony's divorce history, the proper way to make a cheesesteak, and why the Steelers would've won in 2004 if the refs weren't apparently involved in an international conspiracy. The décor can best be described as "Pittsburgh sports memorabilia meets San Pedro uncle's garage." There are TVs everywhere, and I'm reasonably certain changing one away from a Steelers game is legally classified as aggravated assault. The regulars immediately know you're not a regular because they've apparently been occupying the same barstools since the Clinton administration. Give it twenty minutes, though, and somebody will buy you a beer, explain which bartender you should never piss off, and introduce you to six people whose names you'll forget immediately. Then there's the food. You order a cheesesteak thinking, It's a neighborhood bar--how good could it possibly be? Annoyingly good. Now you're sitting there at 1:17 p.m. on a Wednesday eating a sandwich the size of a driveshaft, drinking your second beer and wondering how this became your afternoon. Service appears to operate under the traditional San Pedro system: If they like you, you're family. If they don't know you yet, give it a minute. If you're an asshole, there's probably another bar down the street. Dress code: whatever you were wearing when you decided you needed a beer. Reservations: Craft cocktail presentation: absolutely not. Properly poured drink: you bet your ass. Overall, Iron City isn't trying to be an Instagram bar. It's the kind of place where the bartender remembers what you drink, the guy next to you has an extremely detailed opinion about football, and there's a legitimate possibility you came in for lunch and somehow stayed for dinner. 5/5 -- Would accidentally become a regular.

Iron City Tavern is one of this local spots where you walk in and immediately feel at home. The…read morepeople are great, the atmosphere is fun and relaxed, and it's just an all-around good place to hang out. The food is amazing, especially the wings, sandwiches, and burgers. They've got plenty of TVs for watching sports, so it's a perfect place to grab some food, have a drink, catch the game, and unwind after a long day. Definitely one of those places that feels like a true neighborhood bar. Great people, great food, and a great atmosphere.

Went here to meet a friend that was staying we live locally. I was shocked at how awesome the happy…read morehour is and they have awesome air-conditioning it was a very humid day. Super nice and cool inside blu bar Steak Frenchdip Sliders were delicious beautiful baby grand piano and luxurious chill atmosphere

Stopped by for an early dinner. Amanda was our server assisted we sat in the bar at a high top…read moretable. We started with drinks. My wife had Don Julio Blanco with sparkling water, limes and mint and I had an iced tea. My wife ordered the parmesan wings and I had the turkey club. The food was tasty and the service good. Amanda handled all of the tables and Bar with professionalism and efficiency. The ambiance was positive and the Heisman Trophy awards were on three large screens. Recommended

Love the vibe. Go there at least one a month. Drinks are cheap and good. Music is always on point…read more Service is great considering how busy they get. They have one pool table and 2 dart games, get your game pieces at the bar.

Finally! I got to finally visit this place. Did not expect to see a dark bar that was huge! This…read moreplace has been there for a decade but this spot has been around for a long time. They've got it all for a bar. Skeeball, four player pac-man, big game hunting, darts. Not bad for a decent sized place. When there is light, the skylights bring a lot of natural into the spots where they have leather seating for big groups. There's a lot of tables for smaller groups and a decent bar. We ordered drinks and my vodka soda was good. Their vodka cranberry was light on the color but with a little more, it was manageable. I love that they have darts, but their boards are used and abused. Gotta get some new ones. Otherwise, it's a great place and I love their case walk in whiskey room. Now I've seen it all. Very cool place. PLEASE WATCH YOUR STEP AND HOLD ON TO THE RAIL.

This place is dope! Good drinks, cool bartenders and staff, great pool games, and the music is…read morealways on point. If you get hungry just cross the street and grab some tacos and come back in or go to the bar across the street lol

They don't know what LEGAL IDs are that they can take. They denied service for a LEGAL ID.read more

Edit to my prior review, I'm never returning to this place again. Not only is this place constantly…read morefull of homeless people, drunks and Meth heads; the staff just seem to let them wander about and bother the customers. All the time. I kept trying to give this place a chance, but the clientele are horrendous. The only redeeming quality about this place are the bartenders, but unfortunately they allow a bunch of trash through the doors.

Formerly called The Bee Hive, McGeady's Pub, which carries a wide variety of beers and wines, is…read moremuch larger than it appears from the street. With room for three pool tables, darts and an electronic punching bag game (for the truly macho) this pub has several tables and a long bar running from one end of the place to the other. Plenty of parking out front and a smoker's hang-out area just outside the back door. Prices are average. Beer is served ice cold and the wine selection is surprisingly good, considering the venue. Pool tables seem straight and true and the crowd is mixed. When I was there last I saw people in their 20s, 30s, 40s and even much higher. Music pumps through the jukebox all night. The bartender (I say the because I have only seen one.. the same one... every time I visit) is friendly and fast. Fairly low-key in general but this place has a bit of an energetic buzz going on. To me its a great place to have a beer, shoot a rack, and just hang out with friends. McGeady's only accepts cash but the do have an ATM inside. Of course, those ATMs have fees and since I hate those fees I figured its good to warn you here in the review so you can remember to bring cash when you come.