The Vounge

I live right behind this bar so it is very convenient for me to just walk over. There is music playing and the vibe is very nice. They have weekly specials so take advantage of those. The service here is on point though. The place is a little small but it is ine of the few bars in the area so you can’t really complain.
Pros: deals, music, aesthetic appearance
Cons: the drinks are very light in alcohol percentage so you may spend a lot of money if you are really trying to drink.

Came here with the bf on New Year’s day, and it was DEAD! haha But I was just happy to find something open to get a drink! YUM, their Honey Kissed Polar Bear was such a cute name and the drink was delicious! It was a drink that tasted like lychee with a hint of pina cola! The bf got a blue moon, but I missed my orange wedge with it. I think I’ll give this spot another try on a more poppin’ night! Maybe I’ll try the milk tea next time, too! The service was good… I mean there weren’t too many people for it not to be! I’ll be back!

This is a chill spot for all those who grew up in the 626 area. They offer games and cheap drinks, but I have to say that there’s a reason for the cheap drinks because they’re weak AF. I guess you definitely get what you pay for. Their music is on point though and vibe is chill to kick back with some friends and some catching up.
From my couple of visits throughout the years, I’ve found them to mess up on orders quite often. I’m also a little too afraid to run into people from high school, but not a place I’d frequent. But if you’re looking for a chill spot to hang around for a drink, this is a solid place.

I do NOT understand all the good reviews here. The only good thing about this place is the drink quality. The ambiance SUCKS. They have a live DJ with no dance floor? Come on. Also the musics so loud i couldn’t even have a conversations without shouting very loudly.
The service… jesus. The first lady to take our order just left and never came back. Our table was sitting for 15 – 20 mins before the floor manager asked if we had been helped. She was nice at first but then showed her annoyance with us though her mood. We went on a day were its buy 2 shots get the third free. they charged us for ALL the shots. This place is over hyped, over priced, and the ambiance sucks. Go next door to the bowling ally to have a better time and some beers.

Came here on a Sunday night and pretty much this place was empty. I actually like that I know most people would be like it’s too dead and there is no one around but I think that’s the best especially if you are here with your friends. You get to actually hear their conversations.
Parking is huge since they share it with so many other businesses. The place itself is pretty nice with comfortable seating and they do have drinks if you want to grab something that is alcoholic.
Also they do sell snacks or something to munch on if you didn’t eat dinner or something and want something light. Not a bad place at all and it is pretty ok.

Small little hole in the wall in El Monte. Came in on a random week night and the place was literally empty. My friends and I stopped in for a few drinks and it was a little disappointing.
The girls that were working were a bit snobby, didn’t even pay attention to us when we needed a second, third or fourth round of drinks. The drinks are pricey for what you’re getting and they didn’t even have a full bar, which was the most disappointing.
My coworkers frequented this place, don’t know why but don’t think I will be coming back, like ever.

— Came here on a Sunday night
— chill
— attentive staff
— clean
— music was just Right (top 40)
— happy hour special was: buy a pitcher of beer, yogurt soju or sake bottle get a basket of fries or edamame for free
— Will definitely be coming back

One of the underrated bar in the area. Yes the location not the best, but once you go inside you will forget about it. The décor is big for a bar, they had a lot of large table. There’s also a vip room as well with karaōke.
Cozy place and very friendly staff here. I can chill here without too much worry about been to over crowded. They also had snack such as fries and free salted peanuts.

Came here on a Friday night after 10pm and the place never really filled up (about half I would say). Alcohol & boba sounds like the perfect combo to draw the So Cal crowd, but I dont think the location is the best. The stores in this plaza change ownership quite often. Really wonder how long the Vounge can last.
Now the service was superb here. Everyone kept checking in and made sure we didnt need anything, one of the guys even offered to take some shots together (though we declined). My friend knew on of the servers, I think Fenny, and she was really helpful with the drinks. Apparently yogurt margarita does not taste good! The lime margarita, however, was quite good and milk tea wasnt too sweet either. They actually brew their teas there so you might have to wait a lil. The fried tofu and sweet potato fries were also on point. They had a buy one get one Blue Moon special as well.
I like the general décor of this place but as a lounge, perhaps more couches would be nice. They played a mixture of R&B and Hip-​Hop, then big room house towards the end of the night. Not at an extreme volume as indicated by other reviews. Overall, would definitely come back!