Last saturday was my first time visiting this establishment. Friends had told me about Havana House's "Bay Of Pigs" and the dj's great music selections from classic 80's to there latin cumbia vibes.Before I decided to visit this hidden jewel in Alhambra I decided to read other people's reviews.I read enough good reviews to drive to Alhambra and try a bay of pigs,listen to good music,and maybe enjoy a good cigar with three friends from out of town. We arrived roughly around 10:45p.m. I like arriving and taking advantage of the valet parking. The line was not to long,but I expected this especially with no cover charge. As my friends and I waiting in line we noticed the line getting longer and then a second line started to grow.As time went by we noticed the doorman letting curtain people in which by the way they where greeted seemed like regulars which every bar has and is understandable. One hour and a half goes by wating in line and it seemed virtualy impossible to get in and let alone to get a resonable and respectable answer from the doorman.Seeing him turn down and making groups of young ladys wait who usually get in sooner then gentlemen was very surprising.One hour and forty five minutes later after enjoying the music waiting patiently in line outside and watching groups of people walking either to there cars or other bars on the block we finally where let in. We decided to go straight to the bar and have some drinks.After waiting in line for such a long time I really enjoyed the quick service from there bartenders.The drinks where fairly good and the music was great.
I mostly go out to bars and lounges in the downtown area.I was looking forward visiting Havana House and driving to Alhambra for the first time.As I waiting in line for such a long time I started to think about Hollywood and the reason I don't go there anymore.The doorman greatly reflects the owners and managment.Thanks to the doorman Jerry I believe his name is,I'll stick to downtown.
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