This place has many memories for me...whether it be sneaking in the back door at age 17 to have me some drinks with my much older boyfriend (that damn perve) or swinging by during my "lunch" during my peak season at work or meeting my buddies for a quick drink...it's very hole in the wall divey kinda place with pool tables, dart board. It hasn't changed much over the years...maybe a bit cleaner.
Review Source:8/19/2012
What a great time! My daughter and I decided to go during our visit to California. I am so happy that our "adopted" son Jacob recommended it. First off, LAKERS is posted on the front which made my daughter happy (we live in the PNW which is all about the Blazers). There was a jukebox playing and the music was actually all 80s. Not sure why considering the jukebox had so many more styles of music. The people there were friendly and made us feel welcomed. I definitely recommend this place.
a few days ago, i got the nerve to visit this place after years of absence, Â about five years for fyi. Â back then, Â the place was good: 20 and 30 yr old folks drinking beer and shooting pool at one the bar's three pool tables. Â as time passed and my interest evaporating, i decided to retire once and for all. Â weeks before my retirement, the good bartenders left and the young folks jump shipped. Â I returned last week, only to see if the bar had changed since my last visit (i had no plans on staying late and i wasn't expecting anything exciting, just observed). Â the bar looked a little different, with the exception of some remodeling here and there, but overall the place is just sub standard. Â Nothing to really get exciting about. Â i was there only about 30 minutes, drinking a bottle of miller light and watching the football game (the same thing i could have done at home) that was being shown on a TV just left of the bar. Â would i go back, probably not. Â would i recommend this place to a friend? Â no. Â do i think the place is terrible? Â no. keeping everything i wrote in mind, the place is just another hole in the wall joint.
Review Source:Great place to hang out and grab a drink. They have an amazing jukebox, two pool tables and a dart board. People are pretty chill. Bartenders know how to pour a good drink. Thursday's and Friday's it gets pretty busy. Any other other it's pretty chill. I'd say stop by and check it out.
Review Source:I can't believe there hasn't been a huge shootout at this place, like that one scene in Casino when the dumb Irish mob guy shot up that dive bar. Remember that? They totally went to town on him and popped his eye out before he gave up a name. But this bar is pretty cool. They got a whopping three beers on tap, but they'll let you bring in food and act all types of stupid in there.
Review Source:I stopped by on a recommendation from a new friend. Â I was staying in the area and wanted to hangout someplace close where the cab fare wouldnt cost an arm and a leg. Â Very welcoming neighborhood bar. Â They had large bottles of my favorite beer at a fair price so I was lovin life. Â The female bartender was nice and the people at the bar seemed great. Â I love a good juke box and theirs had all my songs and then some. Â I usually have no problems making friends, I unfortunately made friends with a patron who had major issues. Â Being more of a happy go lucky sort, especially when Im out to just enjoy the local atomosphere, some music, and good beer, I just moved myself down the bar a couple of seats to hopefully diffuse any conflict. Â Needless to say he wasnt having any of that. Â To make a long story short, my misfortune ended when this patron left the place. Â Whew!! Â Was I happy. Â Everyone at the bar were great, the bartender was awesome. Â I will go again, some day, only maybe not alone, just in case I run into another patron with issues. Â So thanks to everyone there that night, I appreciate your help.
Review Source:Will I be the first to review Spectators? YES.
When I worked up the street in Ontario years ago, this was THE after-work, everyone-knows-your-name spot. It used to be divy-er, but it got a face lift, so it's even more cozy and clean. The women's bathroom smells like bubblegum. There are a couple screens for sports, pool tables, a dart board, and regulars. Bartenders are nice and will mix you up sassy shots. It's located in a mini-plaza next to a pizza joint and a Subway - nothing fancy here, but Spectators, you are so perfect for a casual, unpretentious night with friends, co-workers, and lovers alike. Gotta give it up for reliability.