If you're looking for a hometown, dive bar.. this is it. It's a casual hangout with high-top tables, a pool table, and a dart board. They offer beers on tap, alcohol, and food. They have a music box where you can pay a little for a whole lot of music and fun. You can see that it has frequent visitors by their conversation and comfortable manner. The bartender was a nice woman who got us our beer and shots quickly. If you're looking for an affordable bar night, give them a try. We'll definitely come back. read more

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Bartender was so judgmental rude the minute our crowd came in. She was so bad. We're trying to have a Christmas get together the minute we walked in she really had an attitude she didn't want to be bothered. read more

Love this place. The regulars are awesome and the bartenders are the absolute best. Truly one of the last true dive bars.

Don't get it one day they accept a picture of I.D literally second day they don't lol been here many many times been going for a long time , used to be a regular at one point with my girl Linda she rides a motorcycle they know her well , Not sure what was up the security's A*** that day they have favorites now and you'll be waiting in line for a drink and ignored you some with this place , I'll be going back to the Upland Location they never act like that with their customers read more

Hi brow is great. I came on a Monday at 1230pm. Very chill older crowd and great drinks. Bartender was very polite and kept a perfectly balanced check in on us. She would ask us if we needed a fill at the right times. You can play tunes with Ami jukebox. I can't wait to come during the weekend and see what it's like! FYI, it may look closed but the entrance was on the side...we thought it was closed lol. read more

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If you're looking for love this is the spot. I came here last year and haven't left. Or If you looking for for a solid place to get a respectful buzz on come anytime between 6 AM and 2 AM. read more

Your local watering hole. Everyone was very nice and welcoming. Didn't try the food but loved the atmosphere

My second time here and my husband and I had a fun time. Our bartender was Autumn, I believe. I could be wrong but she was tall and had blonde hair and afew necklaces. She was nice and very attentive. 5 stars in service. I don't have anything to complain about. There wasn't many people maybe just regulars but we had fun. Ambiance was much like a dive bar. The Christmas Decorations were out so that was nice. Cool dive bar, I don't know why all the negative reviews. read more

This place is hot or cold some bartenders are really good others just suck!!!! Tonight she was so slow it was packed but she moved like a turtle horrible service just suck had to wait 10 to 15 minutes just for a bottle just horrible!!!!! read more

Some political views at the bar ,, Beers were alright. Anything else, I need to write to fullfill the size requirement ?

I rate things based on what they are. Are dive bars five star establishments? No. But is this a five star dive bar? You decide. Before diving into the negatives of why this location gets a one-star from me, I will say that this is a prime hotspot for people who are looking to get into the regular dive bar scene in the Inland Empire and Claremont area. A lot of regulars from bars in town, including staff at some of these locations, go to this bar. They do have a jukebox that allows you to control the music from your phone, so that is very convenient and fairly affordable. They're also open to the regular late night hour of 2 a.m., so this can be a good after spot if your location closes earlier. I really enjoy dive bars, and I understand that they don't have the same high standards that you get from some of these craft bars that have been opening up all over Southern California and the rest of the country. Like many other dive bars, this location features a restroom that is never clean, a vibe that could be described as surly at best, and absolutely no drink menu. The bathrooms (or bathroom I should say as each gendered one features only one toilet), are unacceptable. One night there was puke all over the mirrors and the back of the toilet. Two weeks later, and the puke was still there. One positive that you get from dive bars is a colorful staff. A place to go where you can just say who cares, I'm here to drink. What you get from Hi Brow however, is a group of people who really don't even want you there in the first place, and don't mind making it known. My personal experience is having the bartenders leave the bar, go to my table, and ask for my ID....several times. There are usually a couple girls working, and each one has done this to verify my age. I respect the law, and I absolutely get it. I even understand that this is my experience every time I go to Hi Brow, despite practically being a regular. What makes the experience go from awkward to mortifying is on a separate night, by someone I have shown my ID to before, being told to leave because there are no underage people allowed at the bar. I understand that sometimes younger patrons can look too young. But there's a reason you ask for ID before assuming. My advice would be to go to this bar if you want to meet locals. Go to this bar if you need somewhere to go and everywhere else is closed. Go to this bar if you just want a true dive, and are looking for some grit. Avoid this bar if you want to be treated with any amount of respect by the bar staff. read more

Hi-Brow - New American Near Me - Pomona, California

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I'm a Single Mom who works 2 jobs and the Hi Brow is walking distance from my home. This use to be a great place for me to go after work around 11pm to unwind and meet my Best Friend. But there's a new ridiculous rule regarding fraternizing.... And now no employees can have friends in the bar when they work.... My issue is the inconsistency. Because the bartenders still have their girlfriends/boyfriends visiting. I've been in Customer Service for over 25 years and my advice to the owners of this business is to invest in a secret shopper. Then you'll discover where your problems are coming from. read more

Best bar on Foothill. Amy is the best bartender ever. The reviews on here of people slamming this place is laughable...bring your ID and don't be rude to the bartenders...simple idea. It's a bar for adults with their act together, bring your ID and your money..leave your attitude at home. read more

Hi-Brow - New American Near Me - Pomona, California

It is what it is. If you had high expectations for a dive bar your in the wrong place. Friendly service and the folks there were open to conversation. The juke box is a nice touch too. read more

I like bars. All kinds of bars -- with food and without, high-end and dives. So how come I live in Claremont, yet I'd never been to the Hi-Brow before? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Well, now I've been. And I'll probably be back . . . but with some qualifications. It's a dive. As divey as they come. Small, dim, pool table, glimpse into the back storeroom. It felt like I was the only nonregular there. One guy said "Hi" to me, and I thought I was about to be hit on; but no, "Hi" was just "Hi." The music was a little too loud for conversation, but fortunately conversation was not what I was there for. The bartendress took my order promptly and professionally. Now here's the thing: My drink was hella CHEAP ($8), hella BIG, and hella STRONG. Only moderately tasty -- the underlying gin was not of the highest quality -- but passable, let's say a B-. Sometimes I want luxury. But sometimes I want a bang for my buck, and that's when I'd go to the Hi-Brow. read more

Nice little dive bar with cheap drinks and enough bar food to hold you over. No complaints nice place to get a drink and Munch on some bar food after work read more

So mid-week, this is one of, if not the best bar in the area. Amy is one of the best bartenders I have ever known. This, coming from an ex-hollyweird DJ, says a lot. Great, honest, respectful pours, a bartender who isn't afraid to let you know when you've had enough, and one who'll make great suggestions when you're indecisive. Is probably the greatest reason why I e been a regular for over a decade. If you're looking for a great dive go to, come to the hibrow, just saying. read more

RUDEST BARTENDERS EVER! Good grief.. 3 girls with their noses up in the air, refusing to serve us, telling me and my friends we had too much to drink when we literally ordered ONE drink from them. They were so condescending and I'm convinced one of them kept my friend's credit card. Never experienced such a thing, especially at a seedy, dirty bar like this. I honestly think it's because my friend is gorgeous and skinny and was getting a lot of attention from some of the "regulars" -- cute young guys coming up to her/us (as guys usually do) and not paying attention to the miserable troglodytes behind the bar. This was our first and last time coming here. Do better. read more

We went there to support a band we love. Good service, great drinks, and serve fresh hot french fries.

Service was slow . Food was good. Ambiance was ok... maybe I will return beer was ice cold and so good

Went early morning to catch a soccer game. The staff was super sweet, so accommodating, really went out of their way to find the game on a weird channel. The barkeep was a carbon copy of George Carlin, complete with the biting humor and the gravely demeanor. Hilarious and downright lovely. Will definitely be back for these early morning footie games; virtually no other spots in the area open early enough to play 'em. An all-around solid neighborhood dive bar! read more

I've only been coming to the hibrow for the past year and let me tell ya the entire staff is super friendly and very attentive. Jason is an awesome bartender, think that's his name, very friendly, as is everybody else in there. Also shout out to the new kid Alex who works there because he was taking care of everything with a house that was packed. Was very respectful and was on top of everything when it came to keeping up his workplace. I will continue to return as long as the staff remains as awesome as they are!!!!! read more

Been here a few times. Stopped in tonight (Tuesday) for a few drinks with friends. Love the location & idea of the bar. Tonight was karaoke night. No real complaints, as we heard a lot of decent singers. The only reason I didn't give 5 stars, is the music is a tad TOO loud for a Tuesday. Like turn it down 2 notches. It's very hard to carry a conversation & enjoy the ambiance. read more

Asked the bartender to have a drink with me. She said she wasn't drunk then had a drink with someone else. Liars bother me.

Horrible, nasty, dirty place, has hookers and homeless people. Michelle the bartender serves drinks to customers who never should be behind the wheel of a car. It's no wonder one of the regulars ran over and killed someone and didn't even know until the next day when she was back at the Hi Brow. Drinks are strong and bartenders don't monitor whether or not customers are fit to drive. Accident waiting to happen, one already last year I'm sure more to come. read more

I really wanted to not believe the other reviews of first timers and came in with an open mind. One of the main reasons I came is because I was in the mood for some greasy bar food... No kitchen, menu or anything else in sight. I walk up to the bar and patiently wait for a young female bartender to even just take 2 seconds from the meaningless drunken conversation with a regular to acknowledge she sees me. The other reason I came is because I like to play the CA Lottery Hot Spot (Keno) for fun. I scan a couple tix from yesterday and discover $16 of winnings. I finally ask the bartender if she could cash them for me and also get me a vodka tonic. She rolls her eyes, reluctantly takes them and without the most minimal effort comes back and tells me the machine won't scan them when I literally just did it myself. She gives me my drink with a look that also came with the words "I do have people sitting there at the bar so you'll have to move now". If it weren't for the fact the drink was actually decent this place would've gotten 1 Star. And even that's generous since I to go to the liquor store next door to cash my tickets. Instead of earning my business, Hi Brow just convinced me to grab some liquor store food, cheaper beer, and cash my tickets instead of waste my time in such an unwelcoming place. Shame... Would actually be a nice little dive bar if they gave at least half a shit about new customers. read more

Nice little dive bar enjoy the regulars, but where is Jason ? He was the best when behind the bar and you knew you were safe when he was at the door. The dude with long hair is always drunk or with a beer and cigarette in his hand I feel he would rather watch a fight than attempt to break one up. Bartenders are nice but that Amy chick needs a few classes in customer service!!!! She is always rude as heck. read more

We sometimes make this the last stop when we have nights out and want "just one more" because it's so close to home. By now, you can probably tell that it's a very divey dive bar. It's the kind that reeks of spilled beer when you walk in, but you stop noticing as a few seconds as your senses adjust and the loud music, dim lighting, and fun atmosphere overshadow it. Drinks are ridiculously cheap; between $4-$6. Try the Breakfast Shot, which is 2 shots in a row. I know one includes Jameson and I think syrup, and the other is orange juice and bacon. The bartenders are all friendly, fun, and chatty. They brought us lots of water without asking, saving our lives for the next day, and seemed like they were having fun, which of course helps everyone in the bar to have more fun. I think they have karaoke nights, too. Overall, it's a fun place! read more

Last time we were there , my wife was trying to by us drinks and the bartender, he just ignored her , even til she was the last one standing there. The waitress even noticed and apologize for the bartender repeatedly . But we just left. They lost more $$ than they think . read more

So I came here at 1:15 am and I asked if I could order and Kaitlyn said yes I could go ahead she kept ignoring me had me waiting for 30 min for her to tell me she was not gonna serve me then she went ahead and called security on me. The security told me they couldn't serve me no more. I felt discriminated. read more

I remember the first time I saw the centerfold of a Playboy magazine. I didn't know what I was looking at, but I knew I liked it. That's how I feel about the Hi-Brow. A dive bar requires dive people, and that's what this place has in spades. It was one customer's birthday and the bartender made him a blow job martini and put a book of matches in it for the candle. Look at the pictures here on Yelp to see it for yourself. The patrons seem to all know each other. You may feel like an outsider, but not for long. They are friendly in a dive bar kinda way. A few patrons thought we were cops and we played along. The waitress and bartender come around to chit chat with you. Everyone was saying the drinks are strong, but I was drinking beer so I wouldn't know. I was driving anyhow and couldn't get wasted. You can smell the weed walking up to the door... that's not my style, but people do. read more

Hi-Brow - It was someone's birthday. The made a drink with whip cream and stuck a flaming book if matches in it. - New American Near Me - Pomona, California

The bartender was so rude to my friend about her ID. my friend showed her , her real ID AND her tribal ID because she's Native American. She was so rude and responded "I'm not stupid I know what that is" she obviously didn't since she didn't know it's a government issued ID. We've never had an encounter like this especially with a white women coming at her about her Native American tribal ID with her government name. So ridiculous it sobered us up so quick. The woman working on the night of 4/2 needs a reality check on what Native American IDs are. So rude that white women will talk like this to people of color. This was the first time we were here and we will never be returning! Thanks! read more

Prices have gone up a lot lately. 7 bucks for a pint of modelo. Plus bartender keeps taking bottles of vodka into kitchen with some guy with long hair and a beard that doesn't drink while sitting at the bar. Hhhmmm shady stuff going on. read more

I have been coming to the Hi Brow for years. I enjoy going to all of her bars. She is an amazing owner, amazing friend and takes care of her and takes care of her employees and customers I will be back. read more

I can't believe I used to work next door to this place for years and never poked my head in. Lame. I guess it's your typical SGV/IE dive bar, filled w/mostly locals and old booze hounds. The bartenders were nice and had heavy hands when it came to the cocktails. Good place for people watching and worth a drink or two if you're in the area. read more

Hi-Brow - Interior during December. - New American Near Me - Pomona, California

This place is not so biker friendly, bartenders suck and so does the service. Some old man owns this place and thinks they are still in the 70s. It's NOT welcoming unless your a regular. So if you stop by plan to be looked up and down and judged by the bartender, the regulars, and the old man owner. - read more

Rude bartenders. This place has only shown me the most disrespectful side of bartending, just while ordering a drink.

The Ladyfriend and I stopped in here for drinks, no complaints at all. The locals were cool, drinks not watered down, and the staff was super friendly as well. Oh and the other reason for the 5 stars? Apparently, per the Ladyfriend, she recalls an episode of "COPS" was filmed in here. That is worthy of 5 stars in our book. We'll be back! read more

So I read the description of this place. No, this place is NOT like Cheers. Maybe if Sam, Diane, Carla, and Coach all greeted you with cool indifference and made no to little response at your attempts of conversation, then I guess it's like Cheers. Bring your own company, people, because you won't make any friends here and they don't care what your name is. read more

Pretty nice dive bar. Came out here to have a nice drink with the fellas. First pitcher was on the house!!! 7 dollars domestics and 12 dollars imports during NFL sundays. Can't go wrong. The bartender was awesome and was very friendly read more

Hi-Brow - New American Near Me - Pomona, California