From the outside it's in a dingy part of town but I haven't had any issues there…read more It's a great community based bar kind of has an in real life cheers vibe because there are people that go there all the time building friendships etc. if you like to do karaoke, Wednesdays are karaoke night. If you like to play pool Thursdays are pool nights. Pricing is fair and even if you don't go on Thursday there are a lot of people that like playing pool there they even have a white board where people put there names to play pool next great system. Drinks are good could not get a pina colada there but did get a tequila sunset. Prices are good.

Don't waste your time or money coming here. It's in a terrible neighborhood. Drug dealers,…read moreprostitutes, homeless people are everywhere. People's cars are broken into all the time right out in front of the bar on the street. The inside and outside are disgusting. It looks like they haven't updated the place within the past 40 years. People are illegally smoking indoors, (as well as the staff). It smells disgusting. If you have allergies, you better bring an epinephrine pen with you. The bathrooms are so dirty that it's disturbing. People go into the bathrooms together to have sex, and do drugs. I walked in and saw it going on myself. I've seen nasty used condoms on the floor before. Cockroaches are a common occurrence. The bartenders are rude, especially Christina. She will smile to your face, then talk sh#t about you behind your back to other patrons. She didn't realize that she was talking to one of my friends, and was saying terrible things about me. Of course it got back to me. I had about 70 dollars of other people's drinks charged to my bill, which I was expected to pay the last time I went. She explained that someone came up to her and said that I was paying for her drinks and her friends drinks. I was alone, and had no clue who these people were. At no point did she ask me if it was ok to put these peoples drinks on my tab. I believe she did it on purpose. Even if they completely remodeled this place, I will not go back here if she is still working there. I do not support establishments that steal from their patrons, or speak badly about them behind their backs. I heard her talking to one of her friends from Alibi East bar across the street. She was complaining about people that only give a dollar tip when they order a beer. I guess she expects 10 dollar tips on a 6 dollar beer. Besides that, the drinks are weak, and very overpriced. You'd expect reasonable prices since this place so dumpy. Nope! If you do decide to go, do not open up a tab! Close your tab after each round. Expect to wait forever to get a drink on the weekend. Don't tell the bartenders anything about yourself, unless you don't mind it being spread around to everyone there. DO NOT LEAVE ANYTHING VALUABLE IN YOUR CAR, and make sure you have enough cash in the bank to buy new windows and to clean all of the glass out of your car also. Be very aware of your surroundings all the time, and never walk to your car by yourself! Hope this helps

If you're looking for a hometown, dive bar.. this is it. It's a casual hangout with high-top…read moretables, 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.

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

I decided to be local and went to this dive bar. They do Alonsito about every drink uou could think…read moreof. I first tried their zombie drink. Amazing! I think it's like pineapple juice and two choices of rum. Tasted amazing. The two bartenders are nice, very conversational. I can see why they get regular bar attendees. This bar isn't bad. I will definitely come back if I'm looking for a local buzz. Maybe get a buzz here and walk to the movie theater.

I really like this bar and the bartenders make great cocktails. Unfortunately, the customer service…read morehas been inconsistent. The vibe and attitude from some of the staff can come across as unwelcoming, which takes away from an otherwise great experience. Customer service is a huge part of any business, and based on my most recent visit as well as a few previous one I left feeling disappointed. I genuinely enjoy this place and want to keep coming back, so I hope management takes a closer look at the customer experience and holds staff to a higher standard. The bar has a lot of potential, but the service needs to match the quality of the drinks.

We had my wife's 70th Birthday celebration at Cosmo's 4th floor for about 100 people and it could…read morenot have been better. From the planning stage Abraham was very helpful and accommodating. The place is made for a party! The food was great and the bar and service was exceptional. We had some outside performers and they meshed seamlessly with Hunter the DJ and the lighting and stage really added to the party ambience. As with any event there changes and personal preferences for set-up, schedule and access to the venue and I cannot say enough about Jackie the manager and how helpful and flexible to make this a once in a lifetime event. My wife has been on cloud nine for the last two weeks. The 3rd party service providers, Dj, balloon decor etc. recommended by Abraham really came through at reasonable prices. If you are considering a party venue these people know how to make it exceptional. Thank you so much for making this a memorable event for all involved!!!

We came here for Sunday brunch during a special event, and overall it was a decent experience with…read morea few hits and misses. The bottomless mimosas ($29.99) sound like a great deal, but just know how they run it. There's a 90-minute minimum, and they don't bring a bottle to the table--you get one mimosa at a time, and you have to finish it before they'll bring another. The first one I got tasted like straight orange juice barely any champagne. I sent it back and to their credit, they remade it much better They mentioned they control pours to keep the environment in check, which I understand--but if you're expecting free-pour vibes, that's not the case here. Food-wise: French toast & breakfast potatoes were really good However the Chilaquiles were super dry and lacked flavor--wouldn't recommend Burger & fries were decent, but nothing special As for drink pricing, it does lean a bit on the higher side. bucket of 5 beers was around $42, $15 for a Tito's vodka shot, and even a basic Jack and Coke came out to about $18 with tip, which felt a little steep for the area. the best deal was definitely the green tea shots at only $9 I will say, our waitress Priscilla was great. She had a lot of tables and seemed a bit overwhelmed, but she still made an effort to check on us and kept my mimosas coming pretty promptly. I didn't have to wait long at all between refills, which I appreciated. Since we went for a special event, the DJs were great and really kept the energy up the whole time Parking was easy. It did say there was a $2 fee, but when we printed the ticket, we weren't charged--so it might be free, but I'd still double-check at the kiosk just in case. Overall: decent spot for the vibe, music, and brunch outing, but just be prepared for controlled drinks and slightly higher prices.

I'd heard of Characters and their pull within the punk rock music genre for a minute. But the rep…read morewas always kinda sketch and I never had a reason to go. But when CMI announced a show I had to be there. And lemme tell ya. This place is awesome. Located on a section of Pomona with numerous clubs and bars Characters sticks out as it's on the end and the sign is easy to see. There's ample parking and if there's nothing in the lot, the streets have plenty available. Security was cool with no hassle. As I walked in I was expecting a greasy dive bar with sticky floors and garbage lighting. No! Total opposite. Very clean and the crowd was cool. Pool tables were pushed to the side and the stage was nice and high. Sound was phenomenal and of course the bands were awesome. It's 21+ so keep that in mind if you're interested in an upcoming show. Characters was the total opposite of what I was expecting. At least indoors it's a great place to see a show. It checks all the boxes for what I'm looking for and I'd go back 100%. Highly recommended!

after going to a show at the fox theater we tried looking around for spots to have a drink and play…read morepool and we stumbled upon this place. what mainly attracted us was that they were having a karaoke night so we walked in, prior to us walking in a group of young men had just walked out telling us how they don't card, which isn't a problem for us since we were all 21 but the second we went to sit and wait for a pool table one of the bartenders, she was on the heavier side yelled at us from across the bartop instead of approaching us demanding for our ids, immediately that turned us off as she continued to scream at us we decided to take our business elsewhere and she continued to scream "BYE! BYE! BYE! GET THE FUCK OUT!" as we walked out and that was not only embarrassing but understanding as to why they lack business. characters definitely showed their character tonight, rude and unwelcoming.

Typical family owned bar. You will walk in finding the regulars at the bar chatting with the…read morebartender, or the Tia with her friends. Started coming here when Covid allowed them to open. way before the penny bar top!! It's a small place with a pool table and jukebox box to play music of the bartender is not already playing country or that new rap. It's a cool place, but unless you are family/friend, or become a regular, don't be surprised if you don't get the vip treatment the people sitting at the bar stools get. Unfortunately they do not have food. They do occasionally have chips for sale, but that's it. We like it. We keep coming back.

We came here to watch the Super Bowl expecting a fun, inclusive atmosphere, but left feeling…read moredisappointed. During the halftime show, when Spanish music was playing, we noticed people in the bar hollering and making comments. Instead of letting the broadcast continue, the bar changed the entire channel and switched to country music. What made this especially frustrating was how it felt like the presence of other cultures in the bar was being ignored or dismissed altogether. It didn't feel like a neutral decision--it felt like an intentional choice to cater to one group while denying others the same space and respect. The vibe instantly shifted from enjoyable to uncomfortable. A bar hosting an event this big should be welcoming to everyone, not selective about which cultures are acceptable. Unfortunately, this experience came across as tone-deaf and, honestly, racist. There are plenty of better places to watch a game where everyone feels welcome.

Summary: older crowd, stellar service!…read more The vibes in this bar are not chill. I had a tense sensation all night. The music in particular was great, but I was the youngest person in there. I cannot comment on the food but the service was stellar with my drink being made the moment I ordered it. Cheers

Cool place and good experience , Cheap drinks and hung out…read morewith friends . Chill and it's the vibe

Been here once and already enjoying this place. Alexx is…read moreworking the Bar, and she's been absolutely incredible! Entertaining, badass vibes, and her drinks are magical!! Love it here.

Bad service, all bartender did was talk to her friend. I had to ask for my beer a couple times…read morebecause she would forget