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The Confessional At Upland Abbey

4.5 (20 reviews)

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Irene B.

Amazing Experience! So glad this place is here in Upland ! You have to call and make reservations, but it was worth it. We were a party of 7 and Sebastian was great! Very attentive, explained the menu and gave us the option to sit in the cigar lounge area or the booths... the decor gave a very chill relaxed vibe. We sat in the cigar lounge area and had a few cigars. We ordered the truffle fries and they were hot and crispy. Not too overpowering with the truffle, just right. Tommy was an awesome and hilarious bartender. I ordered 2 bartender's choice drinks with tequila and he did not disappoint! His drinks were creative and very tasty !!! Will be our new local spot and will definitely be coming back soon !

Stephanie M.

Super fun vibe with good food and drinks! Appreciated the entrance experience and the service was fantastic.

LadyAnne D.

New date night fave! This speakeasy is a hidden, intimate space with dim lighting, beautiful decor fitting for the Confessional theme, and high-end craft cocktails / cigar lounge. Food options are so good and pair perfectly with their drink menu. Service is top notch, just super attentive and friendly. Definitely recommend!

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Laura N.

Good and bad. The good : cool factor, excellent food, excellent cocktails. The bad: prices are high. I understand the LARP and the need to be exclusive but at some time when my money is green and I want to keep spending it, there should be no limit on my time. Unfortunately, as a tapas model, I wanted to continue eating and drinking but was surprised with a time limit. We wanted to have a cigar after (more money) but there was a party in the cigar room (they weren't smoking) and we couldn't go in. I wasn't told about a time limit and I wasn't told that I needed to add a reservation to have a cigar. With these prices, you need to adapt to your clientele.

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Nathaniel M.

Such a fun experience, especially when something like this in the IE where you would have to drive far for something of this caliber. The food was very well game planned, the cocktails were very good, and the ambiance was very cool. The folks working definitely were very attentive and had some great suggestions. Bring a cigar too!

Man this is the best bar/speakeasy I've been to. Vibes are fantastic. Cigar lounge is the place to be. 100/10

Cigar lounge with Oaxacan Old Fashioned

Tried this spot out with a friend one evening and immediately realized this became a go to spot. The service was amazing, better than any bar or speakeasy I've been too. They offer a great selection of drinks and small menu for appetizer like foods. This might be one of the few places in Upland that you can smoke cigars since they have a small lounge that comfortably fits about 6-7 people. Can't wait to go back.

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The drinks were worth every penny. Seriously amazingly crafted. The service was great and the ambiance even better really enjoyed the dj too

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This place clearly had tables open but they didn't want to seat us Friday night spt 18. If I could I would do a negative to -1 review

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The place is set up really nice, with upscale seating and decor and the staff was very accommodating. Drink presentation was appealing!

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Amazing cocktails, food and ambiance. A perfect get away spot that is local. I highly recommend!

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The ambiance, service and food were all great . The bartender Jeff made sure all the guests needs were met

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Raffael's Silver Cloud Lounge Club - Blue Sky (or what I think I remember these were called)

Raffael's Silver Cloud Lounge Club

4.5(60 reviews)
4.3 mi

I'm blown away by this hidden haven in Haven City Market! Just entering the hallway to this…read morespeakeasy place transported us away from the loud noise of the main building. Oh and it's the BEST A/C in the entire market! We got served by Jasmine and Casey who made sure our glasses were never empty. The Bizcochito and Thank You For Smoking were unique and truly divine. I truly felt bougie here. My whole group can't get enough of the complementary popcorn. My ONLY gripe is the reservation system that looks like it's always booked - but even if the reservation looks full, there will always be a place for you here. This is a must for any fan of drinks or speakeasies.

We stopped by on a Sunday evening to check out this speakeasy and were surprised to find they had a…read morelive DJ that night for their CREAM Sundays event. They even offer a special cocktail menu just for these evenings. None of the featured drinks seemed appealing to us, so I ordered a Lemon Drop while my husband went with an Old Fashioned. The space is intimate, cozy, and beautifully decorated with a New Mexico inspired vibe that gives it a unique touch. The bartender was super nice, and the music was great all night. It was definitely more of a lively atmosphere, so conversation was a bit difficult at times due to the volume, but we still had a wonderful time enjoying the drinks and music. Overall, it was a fun experience, and we're glad we stopped by. We'd love to come back on a non Sunday evening to experience the speakeasy in a different setting.

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Raffael's Silver Cloud Lounge Club - Cute desert atmosphere

Cute desert atmosphere

Raffael's Silver Cloud Lounge Club
Raffael's Silver Cloud Lounge Club

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The Set - Gomez Old Fashion

The Set

3.2(32 reviews)
6.6 mi

Such a cool hidden gem! The speakeasy tucked inside the '80s-themed club gives the whole experience…read morea unique, nostalgic vibe. The atmosphere is fun, stylish, and feels like you've stepped into another era, while the speakeasy adds a more intimate and elevated feel. The drinks were creative and well made, and the overall ambiance made it a great spot for a night out. I especially loved how the '80s club energy and the hidden speakeasy concept come together it makes the place feel like more than just a bar. Definitely a fun experience if you're looking for something different, with great vibes, good drinks, and a little bit of mystery.

The Set Speakeasy hidden inside the 80s bar is one of those spots that nails the concept right up…read moreuntil the cocktail hits your lips. Finding the hidden entrance is always fun, and stepping away from the neon-heavy arcade energy outside and straight into a moody, southern bayou atmosphere was honestly a really cool touch. The low lighting, dim decor, and secluded vibe set high expectations for the rest of the night. Unfortunately, the bar program didn't quite keep up with the ambiance. When you walk into a dedicated speakeasy, you expect carefully crafted, balanced drinks with some depth and fresh ingredients. Instead, the cocktails felt a little rushed, overly sweet, and missing the refined craft you look for in a place like this. For the price tag on the menu, the execution just fell flat. The staff was friendly enough and the novelty factor is definitely there, but the drinks missed the mark. I'm glad I checked it out to see what the buzz was about, but since the cocktail quality didn't match the cool environment, I don't see myself heading back anytime soon. Solid three stars for the aesthetic alone.

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The Set - Decor as of 9/9/23 for Spirit Lounge Season

Decor as of 9/9/23 for Spirit Lounge Season

The Set - Decorations as of 9/9/23. Part of the Spirit Lounge Season

Decorations as of 9/9/23. Part of the Spirit Lounge Season

The Set - Loved the vintage decorations

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Loved the vintage decorations

Mix Champagne Lounge

Mix Champagne Lounge

2.6(87 reviews)
6.4 mi

Nice Lowkey kind of vibe live performances here are very cool , doesn't start getting packed till…read more1am though All caps on LOUNGE !

Hey guys! I wanted to give you some honest feedback about last night. I really enjoyed myself. I…read morehadn't been there in years, probably since you first opened. The biggest thing I think could be improved is being more specific about the actual event time. I looked at the flyer, and it clearly said "Puertas abren 9:30 PM," "Doors open 9:30pm" so the door time was clear. What wasn't clear was that the actual show time it wouldn't start until 11:30 PM. (Which wasn't announced until after everyone had already arrived and was inside the venue.) A lot of people arrived around 9:30 expecting the event to get started, and once they realized they would be waiting almost two hours, I personally saw people leaving and heard people saying they had work the next morning, that it was getting too late, or that they wouldn't have arrived that early if they had known. Some people actually left before the concert they came to see. I think that's especially important because you're in the Ontario/Rancho Cucamonga area and this was a Thursday night. There's a large audience here of people with jobs, families, businesses, and responsibilities who still want to go out, have a drink, listen to great music, and enjoy themselves--but they don't necessarily want to stay out until 2 or 4 in the morning on a Thursday night. There's also another reality affecting some people in ours communities right now. With the current concerns surrounding immigration enforcement and ICE activity, some people are understandably more cautious about being out late at night or driving long distances late at night. Whether that affects every customer or not, it's something worth considering when planning event times, especially in this area. Even something as simple as putting "Doors 9:30 PM -- Show 11:30 PM" on the flyer would make a huge difference. People would know exactly what to expect and could plan accordingly. Just some genuine feedback from someone who was there and saw what was happening.

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Mix Champagne Lounge - Drunk happy birthday

Drunk happy birthday

Mix Champagne Lounge - Before I walked in the club

Before I walked in the club

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Aspire Lounge T4 - Interior

Aspire Lounge T4

4.0(76 reviews)
5.7 mi

I've visited this lounge many times. Because I travel for work frequently, I'm here about once a…read moremonth and have been for the past year. A quick note: this review applies only to the Aspire Lounge in Terminal 4. I have not visited the Terminal 2 location at Ontario International Airport. Having visited a wide range of airline lounges, I have plenty of points of comparison. Overall, I'd rate this lounge a solid 3 out of 5. It's not great, but it's not terrible either -- kind of like the airport itself. The staff do a good job keeping the lounge reasonably clean. I've never seen food scattered on the floor or overflowing trash cans. Contrary to some other reviews, I've also never had any issues with the staff. They've always seemed friendly and helpful. Another plus is that the lounge has never been overly crowded during my visits, so finding a seat hasn't been a problem. It's also fairly spacious, especially for a smaller airport. Some other Aspire lounges I've visited are tiny, consistently packed, and so cramped that moving around with luggage can be difficult. But it does have some issues. First, the coffee situation is surprisingly bad. This may not matter much for some, but having a good cup of coffee is one of the things I look forward to in a lounge. Ontario Airport doesn't have a lot of other options here either, as many of the other places that serve coffee close late afternoon and the vending machines are hit or miss (I've definitely lost some money in these). A while back, they replaced the cappuccino and specialty coffee machine, which frequently malfunctioned, with a newer machine that uses coffee packets to make different drinks. Unfortunately, the new machine rarely works either. I would say that in my last six visits, it worked once. Even then, the only available options were flavored coffee and decaf. Most of the time, there's simply a Post-it note on the machine stating that it's out of service. As for the drip coffee, it's not much better. When it's available, it often appears to have been sitting out for a long time. Second, the lounge hours are puzzling. Some days it closes as early as 6:00 p.m., which seems far too early given the number of flights departing later in the evening. About an hour before closing, staff block off half the lounge and begin making frequent closing announcements. On other days, however, the lounge remains open until 11:00 p.m. If you're coming here for the first time and have an early evening flight, definitely check ahead to see if its open. Finally, the Wi-Fi has been unreliable. I've haven't successfully connected to the Aspire guest network the last few times I've been here. The login page appears, but there doesn't seem to be any way to complete the connection process. The airport's Wi-Fi network, flyONT, has been similarly unreliable and often won't connect either, so that's not an option either. This is the only airport and lounge where I've consistently experienced these issues. Overall, the lounge is okay if you need a quiet place to sit and relax before your flight. I hope they address the coffee and Wi-Fi issues, though.

George is the best. Very friendly service even while efficiently checking people in and clearing…read moreoff tables. Looks like he is the bartender too!

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Aspire Lounge T4 - Snacks and mimosa

Snacks and mimosa

Aspire Lounge T4 - Bar area

Bar area

Aspire Lounge T4 - Inside seating

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Wine Me Up Social

Wine Me Up Social

4.7(96 reviews)
0.7 mi
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We love it here.. They have entertainment on Saturdays but you may want to make a reservation…read more They have a wide variety of wines as well as comfort food. We had a Margherita flat bread pizza and it was great. The charcuterie platter was a nice addition. I had a Cab and my husband had the Alberino. The owner Meme is especially sweet and kind. We happened upon this hidden gem on the wine crawl at Biane winery... We have been back several times since then! It's a quaint, beautiful decorated little wine bar. I just saw that they have beer too. Nice. Good one!!

This is one of the places I wanted to check out since I love wine and charcuterie boards…read more I came by a few weeks ago, peeked in and left because there was nobody there. I went again last weekend with my boyfriend and our friend during the wine hopping event. This time it was busy. We were seated in the back room that felt like a conference room. I felt like I was excluded from the party because we didn't buy the tickets for the event. We were still paying customers. I did the wine tasting with 3 red wines and a personal charcuterie board. Bad time to come because we felt unwelcome. Limited to where we can sit. "It's reserved" Pros - lots of free parking - cute decor - good charcuterie board - waitress was nice Cons - I didn't like any of my wine - bad pour for the price - Boring I won't be back. There wasn't anything memorable.

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Wine Me Up Social - Sweet "passport" flight

Sweet "passport" flight

Wine Me Up Social - Wine tasting flight ... CLASSY!

Wine tasting flight ... CLASSY!

Wine Me Up Social - Bar and lounge

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The Confessional At Upland Abbey - lounges - Updated October 2026

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