University Club of Pasadena

My son & his fiancée are getting married on a Friday. We were told their date was available by Richelle Davidson, her LinkedIn profile states «I ensure a positive experience from start to finish for every customer… I plan/​create timelines» that’s a JOKE! After a walk through, meeting, and emails, the day our contract was to be signed, the bride was told that the date was given to a «club member». Davidson is incredibly unprofessional, she didn’t have the decency to call, this was all communicated by email with a half hearted apology. Any professional would have known that a club member has a standing annual function on calendar. The venue itself = 1 star, Davidson on the other hand receives none.

Another great event! The food was great and the entertainment from APU Orchestra & Choir was fantastic!

I have attended several business events here and they have all been amazing. Food, ambiance, staff. Just perfect. I’ve had a open Friday lunch which was an amazing spread of options. Chef and his team never ever disappoint. Every dish tastes amazing and looks amazing! So much that I have become a member of the club.
This venue is excellent for business or social gatherings. So many options. Weddings, client events, workshops, etc!
If you have a workshop that’s open for registration the club will add it to their events calendar!

I have hosted multiple business events in this place for the last 3 years. They have ranged anywhere from 15 to 210 people. Service is outstanding and my participants have always complemented us on our choice. The ambiance, A/​V system and above all the food are all superb.
Cyrus and Frank are all about providing an outstanding service. I highly recommend this establishment to any person who is looking to have successful events.

This is a private club in Pasadena adjacent to the Fuller Seminary. Circa 1920 building which is very cool. You can arrange to have private party here, like birthdays, anniversaries, life celebrations, weddings, etc. The staff is über cool and Chef Ali will create the meal of your desire. I stopped in today and had the most interesting creation of fish and chips. Check it out…

good food. good ambiance and great staff. Love this place. today we had the trout and fillet mignon.
This place is always a great way to spend your afternoon meals or lunch. Though this is only for members, (which is the downside) members can bring guest. The ambiance is good, it feels like that you are really in an university and trying to look for your prof in the teachers lounge (lol)
Today we had a different meal. But what makes the meal really good is the one who prepares it for you Chef Ali, say «Fire» and he will be making you one of their special dish for today. Then our always server Anna who si very attentive in filling out your drinks and changing/​taking unused plates.
Food consist of appetiZer to main dish.
The food is really good and high quality.
ohhhh so good! its a privilege to be member of this club… just the best

We had our wedding there in November 2013, and this location exceeded our expectations in every way. Jaime, Cyrus, Frank, Chef Francois and the entire staff took wonderful care of us. Jaime helped us plan our special day every step of the way, and Chef Francois planned our menu to accommodate our dietary needs.
Before visiting the UCP, I visited several high-​end venues because I was looking for something all-​inclusive; that is, I wanted the ceremony and reception at the same location so folks didn’t have to drive. I even visited the absolutely gorgeous La Venta Inn, but when we walked into the UCP, I was sold!
The venue is wonderful, historic and steeped in «Old Pasadena» charm in a lovely neighborhood across from the Fuller Seminary. The vine-​filled courtyard was perfect for our ceremony, and the fountain and lights added a beautiful touch. We used the small meeting room for cocktail/​appetizer hour and half of the dining room for the reception. I must mention, the food is AMAZING! Jaime invited us to have lunch as a guest of the club, which gave us a preview of Chef Francois’ skills. For the reception, we had the salmon, stuffed chicken and the beef carvery, plus a veggies and salads. We also had a variety of appetizers before dinner (which I don’t remember because I was taking photos with the groom and family).
What my husband really loved was the price. The University Club is a bargain considering what you get — essentially an all-​inclusive venue with ceremony and reception space, separate rooms for bride and groom preparations and valet parking included. They even have a grand piano to rent (which we did — it was nicely tuned for us).
If you’re looking for a wedding, quinceanera or other party venue, please visit the University Club of Pasadena. I hope you fall in love with this place as much as I did.

OK food. Dated décor.

Great for business meetings and business lunches. Great food and nice space.

OK, I’m finally going to give these guys five stars, because they worked for it!
They obviously listened to my previous comments, and at my wife’s office party this December, they did a magnificent job.
Frank and his staff were awesome. If we asked for something, they produced it immediately.
The buffet was excellent — especially the salmon. I don’t know that I’ve ever tasted such delicious salmon before. Salads, fruits, vegetables — everything else was well-​prepared as well.
The décor is warm and inviting for the holidays.
And again, the service was excellent.
Thanks, guys!

Visited the University Club over the weekend for my fiancé’s company holiday party.
Interestingly enough I was actually at the University Club over a decade ago for my high school winter formal! This place is small but nice and sort of has a cottage feel to it. The food was good and the décor was perfect since they were decked out for the holidays. Service was great and I really loved the fact that you can bring in your own alcohol for them to serve (cuts down on the cost of your event).
Parking was complimentary not sure if that was part of the deal at the club of because of the holiday party, but always a nice plus in my book.

OK

I had my wedding at the University Club in Pasadena, CA and I love them! Frankie, the banquet manager (usually there during weddings) is so flexible and good natured. The food was excellent (We had a choice of Filet or Cornish Game Hen). I have also been a disc jockey for 23 years and everytime I have worked with Frankie and their crew, they are always courteous to me (and my crew/DJ’s). There is plenty of space and they are a great value for the money.

This is a great spot to host small work meetings. If you can, reserve the Sun Room. The food is average but the staff is very considerate and knows when to interrupt you during your meeting to serve your food. Their crème brûlée was delicious!

Old. That about sums this place up for a meeting space, although I’m sure you can get to that point by yourself just from reading the name. Everything is old, from the décor to the carpets to the drapes and everything in between. This is a good and bad thing, of course. The bad is that it’s a bit outdated and that you get things like creaky floors and scratched up walls. The good is the classiness that you can feel just being inside.
The meeting staff were pretty good, setting the space up nicely and then attending to the whole thing. There was a lot of clanking around with lunch dishes and stuff, which was a bit annoying during a presentation, but I guess you can’t really avoid that.
We were in the downstairs bar space, so I’m not sure if the upstairs would have been better but I just got the impression that it’s an old, aging building that has seen better days. If I was going to plan a meeting, I’d do it at a more modern place and better looking place.