If you are looking for a place similiar to the show "Cheers" - this is as good as it gets! The prices are competitive, the drinks are worth the price, they remember your unique preferences each time you come in, and they honestly do remember your name. The regulars are more like one big family than establishment regulars. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming and the weekends feature a fantastic Karaoke crowd! Every legal age group is represented and welcome!
It has quickly become one of my favorite spots!
My wife and I were in Crestline, our getaway spot, again this past weekend and we heard that some old band was playing. So we decided to check it out.
Boy was that a mistake. It was like a 3 headed snake walked in the door. I guess I should not have changed out of my Harley riding stuff once we got up to the Inn. The bar had a few open spots at it, so I walked up and stood there staring at the bartender waiting to get served. She looked at me like 5 different times and then went to other people who walked up after me. My wife had time to go to the bathroom, do here thing, and come back and I still had not been helped. Now you might say that's no big deal, but those of us who wives, girlfriends, or even just girl friends, who go to the bathroom, this is a big deal. They have to check there hair, check there makeup, and then check there hair again. So anyway, you now see that it took a long time for her to go to the bathroom. Once I was finally served, the drinks were almost warm. It was horrible. We did all we could to finish our drinks, and get the hell out of there. I don't think we will be back, but those of you who read my reviews, know that I will try a place twice just to give it a fair deal. I will let you know on June 22nd after we go up there again.
The Bear Claw can be pretty rowdy at night! They serve beer in a handful of flavours, and are jam-packed on anything remotely resembling a holiday weekend.
Judging from the many nights i've been here, a fight breaks out about 20% of the time... not bad, if you're into that sort of thing. Last night, someone got really pissed at himself and decided to throw his fist through the window. Golly.
The prices here are decent (compared to Los Angeles), but don't expect a lot of variety. The barkeep(s) are usually rather overworked, so don't expect prompt service either.
There is a lively karaoke scene here, but you just have to find Tracy and ask him yourself... it's nothing official or advertised. Try to get him to play Kelly's "Shoes" again! (You'll have to bring your own CD.)
Amenities: 1 pool table, ~20 barside stools, video poker, karaoke on most nights, outdoor smoking area with several benches and a small tent for the rain, and a 7-11 across the street.
Extra star: Stuffed coyote wearing shades and mardi gras beads.