(Drank 08/07/25 TH @ 6:30pm): This club on Arden Ave. in Glendale was a very casual affair!…read more
I was unaware of The Glen Arden Club when I came to pick up dinner pizzas and wings at Dough Vinci Pizza. This was my first time here as well as the aforementioned pizza place, so I was pleasantly surprised what I came upon in this nestled neighborhood street just off downtown Glendale. This review was specifically for "The Lounge At Glen Arden Club" location as apparently the name encompassed several locales. As a whole, The Glen Arden Club had a rich history in Glendale that dated back to 1930. It has recently been revived as an exclusive social club serving a diverse cross-section of the community. Its features included a grandiose bar, historic ballroom, a sitting room and lounge, private cigar locker and lounge, as well as a VIP room, and of course this casual outdoor lounge. Having grown up in the community, I was not aware of this club whatsoever, so I was excited to learn about it. Would I ardently explore this club in Glendale any further after this first experience!?
PURCHASE
Allagash Brewing Co. Allagash White Wheat Beer 12floz Bottle Poured ($9.00): Lemony yellow color, floral wheaty aroma, low body, bready sweet flavor, crisp smooth finish, and a light bready sweet aftertaste. One of my favorite beers! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=N-HJaAthGBTYK6K8vC_UTQ
SERVICE
An affable young gentleman behind the bar warmly greeted me as I checked out their alcohol beverage offerings. Once I placed my order, he opened the beer bottle, poured it into a chilled glass, and off I went to an empty table as I waited for my takeout dinner order. All was easy-peasy, especially since I was the only customer at the time (a group shortly arrived after I got my drink).
PARKING
(FREE) Strictly only street parking along the main drag of Arden Ave. and all surrounding residential side streets, so please make sure to read all posted signs carefully - 'nuff said.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
A casual simple outdoor patio area with several chairs/tables under the cover of both roofing and umbrellas with a focal bar area https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=Nps3ZRbNBrml56Yj38HV2g for only placing drink orders (sadly, no beer taps). Plenty of natural lighting since you were outdoors while an assortment of hung electric lights filled in the rest. I didn't recall any TVs although it would be a great space to have some while I believed Top-40 music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=XDmcJeyKowREyE8PdIQV0w
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
The Glen Arden Club - specifically The Lounge At Glen Arden Club - was fine but nothing special. I saw it as a nice place for some outdoor drinking and such during the hot summer nights, but other than that, it was a place for a quick drink while I waited for my food to be done. However, I was intrigued by the actual social club and would like to check that out but not have to pay to join it. I was a bit disappointed by the minimal drink options https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=24&select=1nmgcEuAPHDkO-u35_8o8g but I understood probably why that was since I felt this wasn't necessarily meant to be a standalone bar/lounge. The prices were higher than expected for what you got while the service was easy, quick, and straightforward. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $10.00 BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS