Pasadena · Los Angeles County, CA

Nightlife in Pasadena

Scout analyzed 69 Pasadena places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

69

Matches

8

Typical spend

$100

Typical visit

1.5 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Scout-verified spots

The Arbour

Nightlife

The Arbour

The Arbour is a good spot for a dinner date or special occasion, offering farm-to-table Californian cuisine and craft cocktails. Expect to spend 1.5 hours and $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Barkley Restaurant & Bar

Nightlife

The Barkley Restaurant & Bar

This bar and grill is suitable for an evening out, especially if you enjoy live jazz and swing music. Expect to spend 1-2 hours for drinks and a meal, costing around $30-$75 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Green Street Restaurant

Nightlife

Green Street Restaurant

Green Street is a reliable spot for casual comfort food, ideal for a family meal or a relaxed date, especially with its patio seating. Expect to spend 75-90 minutes and $20-40 per person, fitting well as a main meal for any outing.

FoodCocktailsOutdoors
$20–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Magnolia House

Nightlife

Magnolia House

Magnolia House is a swanky cocktail bar with small plates, suitable for a date night or girls' night out. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for drinks and bites over 1.5-2 hours.

FoodCocktailsRelaxed
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Ixtapa Cantina & Lounge

Old Pasadena

Ixtapa Cantina & Lounge

Ixtapa Cantina & Lounge is a high-energy spot for an evening out, combining Mexican food with a club atmosphere, DJs, and a dance floor. Expect to spend a few hours and $50-100 per person for food and drinks.

CocktailsLive musicSports
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Old Towne Pub

Old Pasadena

Old Towne Pub

This pub is good for an evening out to enjoy craft beers and live music, potentially after dinner. Expect to spend $15-40 per person for drinks and some casual food over an hour and a half.

CocktailsFoodLive music
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
The Speakeasy

Old Pasadena

The Speakeasy

This dark, vintage cocktail lounge is good for a sophisticated date night or a special outing with friends, often requiring a password. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for drinks and light bites over 1.5-2 hours.

CocktailsFoodArts
$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

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What Scout found

  • 7 of the 69 analyzed Pasadena places fit nightlife.
  • 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 0% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Social, Relaxed, Romantic, Upscale, Playful, Quirky.

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