The Barkley Restaurant & Bar

The Barkley Restaurant & Bar The Barkley Restaurant & Bar is an American restaurant and bar located in South Pasadena, California. Originally known as "The Crossbow", the restaurant was renamed in 1993 after being purchased by the late radio humorist Roger Barkley. Since then, it has been owned by former waiter Carlos Quezada and busboy Luis Cruz, as well as San Gabriel Valley native brothers Daniel and Frankie De La Torre, and Johansen sisters Corina "Bug" and Priscilla. This neighborhood favorite is known for its Award-Winning Basic Barkley sandwich and its graceful curving semi-circular full bar. The restaurant has been featured in various publications and food reviews and was even proclaimed "The Barkley Restaurant Day" by South Pasadena Mayor David Sifuentes in 2009.
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10/19/2026
Nic Chamberlain will perform live at The Barkley with his band on Saturday, 10/17 from 9pm-1am featuring a few of the mo...
10/16/2026

Nic Chamberlain will perform live at The Barkley with his band on Saturday, 10/17 from 9pm-1am featuring a few of the most talented jazz singers in town. No cover charge. Food or drink minimum purchase required. Cash only (ATM on-site). Hope you can join us! 1400 Huntington Dr, South Pasadena.

Saturday Oct. 10th, the mighty Manfred Jones will be singing Standells songs with the great Tony Valentino! Tony came up...
10/09/2026

Saturday Oct. 10th, the mighty Manfred Jones will be singing Standells songs with the great Tony Valentino! Tony came up with the iconic riff for “Dirty Water” and played guitar on all of the band’s memorable tunes! Manfred will be rockin’ alongside Tony Valentino, Rik Collins on bass, Mark Bellgraph on guitar, Marco Scarsone on keys, and Len Curiel on drums at the The Barkley Restaurant & Bar! The What Four will open, and good friend Sween Lahman will spin tunes. and it’s FREE! Food or drink purchase required. Cash only (ATM on-site). Be there!

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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1400 Huntington Drive
South Pasadena, CA
91030

To get to the restaurant and bar located on Huntington Drive in South Pasadena, you can take public transportation by using the Gold Line Metro to get off at South Pasadena Station. From there, you can walk along El Centro Street for about 0.5 miles until you reach your destination.

If you prefer to drive, take Huntington Drive eastbound towards South Pasadena. Once you arrive, there are plenty of street parking options available nearby. Just be sure to check for any parking restrictions or time limits before leaving your car.

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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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The Barkley Restaurant & Bar is a true gem in South Pasadena. With a rich history dating back to 1951, this American restaurant and bar has been a favorite among locals and out-of-towners alike. The semi-circular full bar and neatly set tables create an inviting atmosphere that makes customers feel right at home.

One of the highlights of The Barkley Restaurant & Bar is their Award-Winning Basic Barkley sandwich, which won "Best in L.A." by the Los Angeles Magazine in 1999. This sandwich is just one example of the delicious food that can be found on their menu.

In addition to their great food and welcoming atmosphere, The Barkley Restaurant & Bar has also received recognition from various publications, newspapers, magazines, blog spots, and other food reviews on the web. It's no wonder that South Pasadena Mayor David Sifuentes proclaimed June 17th, 2009 as "The Barkley Restaurant" Day in the city.

Under the ownership of San Gabriel Valley native brothers Daniel and Frankie De La Torre and Johansen sisters Corina "Bug" and Priscilla, The Barkley Restaurant & Bar continues to provide outstanding service while preserving its tradition of warm hospitality and generosity. If you're looking for a great meal in a friendly environment, look no further than The Barkley Restaurant & Bar.