Passion Brewing

Beer

35er

A popular sports bar with people playing pool, drinking beer, and jerseys on the walls from local teams, now and then. 35erbar.com

Barney’s Beanery

A gastropub with license plates and beer caps splattered across the walls and ceilings. At the Pasadena location, sit inside a bus, play pool, watch the game, eat loaded nachos and drink great brews on tap. barneysbeanery.com

Jake’s Trustworthy Burgers & Beer

Serving burgers on Route 66 since the 1940s, with craft beers from Trustworthy Brewing Co. jakestrustworthyburgers.com

Old Towne Pub

If you can find it in Old Pasadena’s alleyways, this tiny dive bar has been serving beers and live music since the ‘70s. IG: @oldtownepub

Wild Parrot Brewing

New microbrewery and tap room on Route 66 offering a dog-friendly patio, great food, and beers with funny names. wildparrotbrewing.com

Cocktails

The Arbour

A farm-to-table restaurant with seasonal menus and a rotating signature craft-cocktail menu. thearbourpasadena.com

Magnolia House

Sip on specialty craft cocktails inside a classic Craftsman bungalow built over 100 years ago. Enjoy with Belgian fries and small plates. themaghouse.com

Parkway Grill

The Café Negroni is cold dripped through crushed coffee beans and poured over an ice block, served at a wooden bar from the 20s. theparkwaygrill.com

The Raymond 1886

Sip on something theatrical, with craft cocktails that give a full sensory experience, smoke and all. theraymond.com

Ten Quarter

A hidden craft cocktail bar in Old Pasadena that requires special entry instructions, with a wide selection of whiskeys. tenquarterpasadena.com

Wine

The 1894

A book lover’s wine bar located within storied Vroman’s Bookstore offering craft beer, wine, and literary themed cocktails. vromans1894.com

The Cellar

The wine library aesthetic paired with an ornate cheese and charcuterie plate awaits. The entrance on Colorado Boulevard might feel hidden. cellardining.com

Good Luck Wine Shop

A haven for natural wine lovers, sip and shop in the Vin De California winery, where Kate and Adam Vourvoulis make heritage varieties in a totally natural way. goodluckwineshop.com

Monopole by Wine RX

A Latina-owned wine shop and tasting room where cheese and charcuterie are sometimes paired with live music and special events. monopolewine.com

Pasadena Wine Shop

For “brand new” and “grand cru” wine lovers, shop for your favorite bottles and enjoy the occasional neighborhood event. pasadenawineshop.com

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