The Blind Donkey - Pasadena

The drink selection for bourbon is excellent. The atmosphere is enjoyable, offering the charm of a dive bar combined with a metropolitan vibe.

Great selection of beers, tasty cocktails, and reliable food. The fries are particularly impressive, perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. The breakfast burrito was also delicious. I suspect the fries are double-fried, Belgian-style. The beer options are quite good, and they host Trivia night on Wednesdays. You order your food and drinks at the bar, and seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The outdoor seating can be a bit noisy due to traffic, but there are large tables suitable for sharing or accommodating larger groups. I've been there a couple of times, and both experiences were enjoyable.

Rachel is one of the best bartenders I've encountered in a long time. She provides excellent service and has a keen ability to listen and grasp whiskey preferences, which leads to fantastic recommendations. I highly recommend her and will definitely be returning.

Cool bar environment. Pineapple Daiquiri was pretty good. Not crazy busy on a Saturday night, outdoors seating also. Great location in Old Town Pasadena

Cool old building decor. Cocktails were on point, and bartender was kind and professional. Was here at opening so not sure if different during busier hours.