The Barkley Restaurant & Bar

The Barkley Restaurant & Bar Entertainment Restaurant and Bar. Cocktails, great food, music and more! Kitchen closes at 10pm. Bar open until 2am. Cash only.

Originally named “The Crossbow”, “The Barkley Restaurant” opened in 1951 at the corner of Huntington Drive and Fremont in South Pasadena, California. In 1993, the restaurant was purchased by the late radio humorist, Roger Barkley and was renamed "The Barkley Restaurant". In 1997, former waiter Carlos Quezada and busboy Luis Cruz purchased "The Barkley Restaurant". Soon after in 1999, a sandwich on the menu was named Award-Winning Basic Barkley after winning the “Best in L.A.” award by the Los Angeles Magazine. This friendly neighborhood restaurant is a favorite to both locals and out-of-towners, where customers feel right at home at its graceful curving semi-circular full bar and tables with neatly folded napkins and sparkling glasses. “The Barkley Restaurant” has been featured in many different publications, newspapers, magazines, blog spots, and other food reviews on the web. South Pasadena Mayor David Sifuentes proclaimed June, 17th 2009 “The Barkley Restaurant” Day in the city of South Pasadena. Adding to “The Barkley Restaurant’s” history, San Gabriel Valley native brothers Daniel and Frankie De La Torre purchased the restaurant in 2012. Allying with Johansen sisters Corina "Bug" and Priscilla (also San Gabriel Valley natives), they continue to provide outstanding service, preserving and enhancing the tradition of warm hospitality and generosity that this restaurant has delivered through the decades.

10/06/2026
Motown. Northern Soul. Funk. Rare vinyl and dancing all night at The Barkley this Saturday, 9/26 featuring a the SoCal S...
09/23/2026

Motown. Northern Soul. Funk. Rare vinyl and dancing all night at The Barkley this Saturday, 9/26 featuring a the SoCal Soul Patrol DJs from 9pm-1am. Don’t miss the party! No cover charge! Full bar. Cash-only (ATM on-site). Bring your friends!

Saturday, September 12th at The Barkley 9pm-1am. Doors tribute night! No cover charge. Food or drink purchase required. ...
09/07/2026

Saturday, September 12th at The Barkley 9pm-1am. Doors tribute night! No cover charge. Food or drink purchase required. Cash-only (ATM on-site). Bring your friends and let’s make this a party! 1400 Huntington Dr, South Pasadena.

Friday, September 11th at The Barkley! Two of today’s HOTTEST garage bands and the ONE AND ONLY Mighty Manfred laying do...
09/04/2026

Friday, September 11th at The Barkley! Two of today’s HOTTEST garage bands and the ONE AND ONLY Mighty Manfred laying down the grooves for the platters that matter!

900p Manfred
930 The Sound Reasons
1030 Thee Allyrgic Reaction...then more how waxables n blastables from Manfred till they kick us out!

No Cover, but the Barkley is a cash only establishment. Food or drink purchase required. ATM on-site.

Hope you can join us! 1400 Huntington Dr. South Pasadena

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09/04/2026

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1400 Huntington Drive
South Pasadena, CA
91030

Opening Hours

Monday 5pm - 2am
Tuesday 5pm - 2am
Wednesday 12pm - 2am
Thursday 12pm - 2am
Friday 12pm - 2am
Saturday 12pm - 2am
Sunday 12pm - 2am

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