this place was sooooo cool! came here on a girls night out. went down the elevator and was greeted…read morewith the magic door of barrels opening for us. we were seated by the playing piano which was a little loud so we asked our host if we could move and they accompanied us to the other side of the cellar right away. we of course got the charcuterie board, which was actually amazing and really exceeded my expectations. there was a lot of variety in the fruits, both fresh and dried, that accompanied the meats and cheeses quite nicely. i later learned that the cheeses on the boards changes weekly so it's never the same thing twice, which is nice. later, we got the baked brie with strawberries which was also delicious for wine, our waitress was very happy to answer our questions and helping us pick a glass that we liked. i absolutely fell in love with the saracco moscato, if you like a fruity, sweet white wine i highly recommend that! it was a delightful evening!

Absolutely horrendous customer service…read more Once we finished eating, we waited over 40 minutes for someone to even walk by our table so we could order dessert and get our check. I have no idea what happened to our server, but we were completely forgotten about. On top of that, the food took an extremely long time to come out, and when it finally arrived, it was very bland and underwhelming. The table next to us had ordered a brand-new charcuterie board and waited so long just to order their wine that they eventually left the restaurant without even touching the charcuterie board. Overall, both the food and the service were extremely disappointing. Waiting that long just to get someone's attention, receive our food, and eventually pay the bill is unacceptable. Definitely not an experience we'll be repeating.

Love this place and will still be a regular however one of the staff today oddly asked me to not…read moresit on my boyfriend's lap (on his knee showing him pictures on my phone) in the outside seating. I understand if the establishment was not a literal brewery, or if we were being lurid in our behavior, however neither was the case. What made it worse is the bartender asked us not to sit like that because the chairs are very old and weak which is troubling in its own. Anyway still great offerings and hope the chairs improve before someone gets hurt!!

Another great visit to Stone today to try the newly released Stone Brewing x Pizza Port Brewing Co…read more First Slice IPA! The two bartenders were great and I enjoyed the beer so much, that I opted to get a 32 oz crowler of it to take home! Will have to remember to bring my glass growler next time to fill. We were also getting hungry and opted to order Howlin' Rays via Postmates to be delivered while we enjoyed other beers as we didn't want to leave! You can use the address above the front door entrance to add as a delivery address and don't forget to add "Suite 103" so the driver can find you. If you enjoy any of the beers you tried in the taproom, know that you can take a can of it home to enjoy!

An amazing brewery that offers lots of options for IPAs, seltzers, ale, and non-alcoholic drinks;…read morefor those who want to hang out and vibe but don't necessarily drink alcohol! My group of friends and I went during the World Cup craziness. We had just come from another bar after the game had concluded and with an hour left before closing the hospitality was still as great as ever! I can imagine how crazy busy they might have been before we arrived but I'm glad the quality of service we received was good. I didn't know what to try and the sweet lady at the register gave me some great recommendations. I went with a seltzer and it was amazing (especially coming from another bar I wanted something light haha & no I was not driving). I will definitely be returning and with a group of friends again because the space is very nice and the vibes were great! Perfect spot for game days or an outing with some buddies. As for parking, it's located in the busy area of Pasadena and centered around a residential area expect to park far or in a parking structure; that means walking! Although, that's not a deal breaker as the area offers plenty to do and all within walking distance.

Small local brewery in Pasadena that's beneficial to the community, have seen people reserve a few…read moretables for parties and they have meet-ups. For example, they have a Spanish Language Brewery Meet-up every 3rd Thursday from 7:30-9:30pm monthly. Parking is street only so be mindful of the neighbors. There is no food service at this location but they seem to partner with a couple food trucks serving tacos. Some inside open air seating but the main draw is the relaxing patio. I liked their hard seltzers with fun flavors as jicama, tamarindo and passionfruit. I didn't like so much their signature Yerba Mate Pale Ale, but thought it was an interesting concept. The happy hour special is Monday all day and Tuesday-Friday open until 6pm $2 off full pours. Very family friendly, I always see a couple tables with children and dogs at them. Maybe I'm getting to be an old fuddy duddy but I hate when parents let their kids go free range. Screaming and running around like the establishment is a park these kids becoming trip hazards. There needs to be a revamp of their board game collection. There three boxes of games that looked incomplete or used up, not good with such games as Scrabble and Pictionary. Free Wifi with log-in is a bonus!

My sister and I found this spot when searching for a place to watch the Dodger's game…read more Love the aesthetic and general vibe of the location. Perfect dive bar for just relaxing and getting away from the other chaotic Pasadena spots. They have a lower and upper level. I ordered their stout and was not disappointed. We also ordered the nachos and salad. Great food. Great portions. Service was excellent. There is a lot next door but you can also look around for street parking. Would definitely come back.

The only T. Boyle I know is T. C. Boyle, so maybe it's fitting I went to T. Boyle's Tavern with a…read morebunch of novelists after a book event at Vroman's. It was a great place for some casual, mildly literary drinking on a Thursday night. The bar was in an alley, and I was happy to find free, easy street parking right outside the alley entrance. The alley was well lit enough that it didn't feel sketchy, though if I were inclined to beat someone up, this would probably be a convenient place to do it. The space was slightly below ground, down a flight of stairs from the alley. It felt like an Irish pub/sports bar with a tap list of California beers in addition to Coors Light and Guinness. Service was friendly and reasonably fast. I had a Made West Hazy IPA and a Pizza Port Amber, both of which I've had and enjoyed several times in several places over the years. I also ate some fries that were lying around, probably but not certainly by someone I at least sort of know. They weren't bad. I live kind of far from Pasadena and T. Boyle's isn't a destination bar, but I'd come back for another round or two after Vroman's. It's a comfortable spot with good draft beer, where you can relax and have some conversations.

I think this might be my new favorite brewery! Love the wide selection of just really great beers…read morethat they consistently roll out; present favorites are the sours and IPAs! Love that they have their own kitchen serving yummy food (the brat and chicken quesadilla are our favs!) so we're not scrambling when a food truck cancels last minute. Love how genuinely friendly everyone who we've met working here has been (thanks Joe, Ian and Clarissa for making us feel so welcome!)! Love the super chill vibe of this whole establishment! Love that they have a parking lot! Love the cookies! In short, I'm just so grateful that our friends invited us to join them here for weekly trivia fun on Tuesdays! This is such an amazing brewery! Highly, highly recommend!!

I've worked blocks away from this place since they opened and knew they had outstanding reviews but…read moreonly first came here with my wife a few years ago. It is now our favorite local place to unwind with a few libations, some games and usually an enormous, delicious pretzel. The staff is next-level friendly, and it rubs off on the customers, most of which are regulars. They host so many events and always keep the menu exciting. Plus they have an awesome dog-friendly patio! Love this place. The only negative thing I'd say is that the roar of the customers against the hard-surfaced walls and ceiling can really get overwhelming at times, but whatever. Not usually a big deal. Just hit the patio if it's too noisy inside. Definitely check out the place if you haven't yet.

Great happy hour! $4 wells and beers! Mon-Thurs Open-9p, Fri-Sun Open-6p. Inside has a cool old…read moreschool, slightly divey feel to it. A few TVs over the bar to watch a game. I like the many booth tables for seating. It's a good place for groups to hang and have a few drinks. The happy hour food specials are pretty good too. I liked the fried zucchini and nachos. Great for soaking up the booze. They have live music on some nights and do other events like an open mic night on Wednesdays. Service was good. Friendly staff. Small parking lot on the side or there's street parking. Remember it's Cash Only.

Oof. What to say about this place. When we walked in here, I had very low expectations. It was a…read morehit on some fronts and a miss on others. The positives: It's super cool in there. Feels like you walked back in time, and the place is in very good condition. Vinyl booths are intact and in good shape. All of that. The menu is limited, but we all thought what we ate was fine. Not exceptional, but better than I expected. We had a steak, spaghetti pomodoro, chicken, wings, salads, and a cheesecake. Cheesecake tasted frozen. Everything else was pretty decent and portions were fair. A lot of people were complaining on here about the chicken parm but - it's a bar. Don't order that. Cocktails were excellent and we're picky. Wine was fine. Prices were generally pretty good. Service was very good and our server was extremely friendly. We came on a night when they had a jazz trio, and they were actually really good. The negatives: 830 on a Saturday night and the place was pretty empty. It just makes for a sad vibe. A lot of booths facing the entertainers and no one in them. Not sure what they can do about that but if they listen to my advice on the next few topics, maybe they can rectify that situation. Clearly, this place functions more as a bar than a restaurant. When we walked in, there were a bunch of bar fly type people sitting around the bar area, which is pretty nice, and they were blasting terrible Gen Z music. Probably because the bartender, who looked like she was about 12, thought this is what people like to listen to. Everyone in there was over 50. No one wanted to listen to that and no one wanted to listen to that at that decibel level. It was super lame. That place should be playing, I don't know, Frank Sinatra or something. This was a huge detractor for me and the main reason I'm not giving them a better rating. The lighting is a little off. We were in the first row of booths facing the entertainers in the actual restaurant area and we had bright ceiling lights kind of in our face the whole time. They just need to turn those down. There's a big dance floor, which makes for an awkward space when no one's dancing. It just makes it feel a little odd. Maybe when people aren't dancing, they could throw a couple tables in there? I'm not sure what they could do about that but it made the space feel a little weird. Also, the table that had the extra chairs look like banquet hall chairs, which I thought detracted from the upscale vibe of the restaurant area. Since the whole back half of the restaurant was empty, I would think putting a curtain divider so you can't tell how empty it is that you could just open if it gets busy would make it feel more intimate and less like a place nobody wants to eat at. Anyway - this place really should go upscale. It's got the vibe and the venue. It would be an amazing supper club type place. As it is, you should check it out on a night when they have live music that appeals to you, but once was enough for us unless they change their tune (so to speak) on the music. Would be nice to rent out for a private event for sure.

Our home away from around the corner. We've stayed here for 30+ nights over the last year at the…read moreMarriott and couldn't recommend it more. Service is fast and friendly, drinks are great. The overall design of the bar and outdoor feel is top notch. Special shoutout to Scotty, Phillip, and Richie.

Philip took the absolute best care of us--he is a total gem! There is nothing better than sharing…read moredelicious, handcrafted cocktails with lifelong friends. Our hearts are full. It's such a beautiful bar, and enjoying the nice breeze on a perfect September day made it even better. Life is so good!

Agents only is a cute bar inside Hotel Dena. They offer a variety of food options and a full bar…read more(although they could use some variety there!). Service was good. There's only one bartender so it can be a bit slow, but food and drinks are worth it. Strong, flavorful, and amazing. We kept going back for more. The carne asada tacos are to diiiiieeee for. I almost ordered them again for room service. Food is decently priced. Drinks are bit high. Nonetheless, had a great time and can't complain about the food and drinks.

One of the better Hotel bars around. Agent's Only Bar & Lounge can be found in the recently…read morerenovated Hotel Dena. This is a fun spot and the food is good. The decor reminds me of a boutique version of a Planet Hollywood. Lots of musical instruments hanging on the walls, with loads of music paraphernalia throughout. I have been here several times and while they seem to be chronically understaffed, the service is adequate and kind. Regarding the menu, this is not your typical bar food. The dishes served are a bit elevated. Carne Asada Tacos -Melted Oaxaca cheese, grilled skirt steak, white onion, and cilantro. These tacos are very tasty. Hamburguesa - Double patty, lettuce, tomato, bacon, melted Mexican cheese, red onion, creamy jalapeño dressing, served with fries. Enchiladas Divorciadas - Chicken, salsa roja, salsa verde, crema, queso fresco, onion. Everything was very good. The food is not cheap, but then again, it is a hotel bar. Overall, Agents Only serves its purpose, and they do it very well - A comfortable and relaxing environment, with plenty of drinks and good food.