Lucky Baldwin's Pub
Pasadena's legendary British pub with over 60 beers on tap and 20+ years of soccer viewing history. Home to LAFC Luckys supporters group, Leicester City, and Liverpool supporters. Opens early for Premier League matches at the Old Town location. Traditional English breakfast, fish and chips, and authentic pub atmosphere. Almost divey but in a good way - the grubbiness is matched by enthusiastic football fans.
About
The Vibe
Lucky Baldwin's is a Pasadena institution with over 20 years of soccer history baked into its bones. Located at 17 South Raymond Avenue in Old Town Pasadena, this is an authentic British pub where the beer selection is world-class, the atmosphere is unapologetically gritty, and the football is always on. The interior has the kind of lived-in charm that no amount of interior design could replicate: dark wood, worn bar stools, TVs mounted at every angle, and the comfortable feeling of a place that knows exactly what it is. Some reviewers call it divey. The regulars call it home.
The Setup
Multiple TVs are positioned throughout the bar, with soccer, football, or baseball always on. The Old Town location is where the serious soccer viewing happens, particularly for early matches. Weekend matches before 9 a.m. are shown exclusively at Old Town. The screens are not the biggest you will find, but the sightlines are good from the bar and from the booth seating, and sound goes to the main fixture.
Match Day Experience
Lucky Baldwin's is home to three dedicated supporter groups: LAFC Luckys, the Pasadena Reds (Liverpool supporters who have been watching at this pub for seventeen years), and Leicester City fans. For big Liverpool matches, the Pasadena Reds have been known to show up at 4 or 4:30 a.m. for early kickoffs. That kind of dedication tells you everything about the culture here. LAFC supporters gather before and after matches, and the pub serves as a meeting point for the broader LA soccer community. The atmosphere during Premier League mornings is genuinely special, a mix of bleary-eyed dedication and real passion.
Food and Drink
The beer selection is the crown jewel: 65 taps with a heavy focus on Belgian brews and craft beers. Stella Artois, Guinness, and Boddingtons are permanently on tap, and the rotating selection is adventurous and well-curated. The food menu covers traditional British pub fare including bangers and mash, fish and chips, cottage pie, and a steak and Guinness pie with mushrooms. Traditional English breakfast is available for early morning matches. The food is honest and filling, exactly what you want at 7 a.m. before the first whistle.
Who Goes There
A genuine mix of expats, local soccer die-hards, craft beer enthusiasts who may not even realize it is a soccer bar until they walk in, and LAFC supporters rallying before matches. The crowd on Premier League mornings is tight-knit, and newcomers are welcomed warmly if they show genuine interest. The pub's reputation as a beer destination means you will also find people who came for the tap list and stayed for the atmosphere.
Insider Tips
The Old Town location is the one you want for soccer. Arrive early for Liverpool matches since the Pasadena Reds fill the bar fast. Parking in Old Town Pasadena is available in nearby structures and is usually free on weekend mornings before the shopping crowds arrive. The beer menu can be overwhelming with 65 taps, so ask the bartender for a recommendation if you are not sure where to start. The pub opens at 9 a.m. daily, but for early kickoffs, check the soccer schedule on their website since times shift based on the fixture list.
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Details
- Category
- Los Angeles
- Location
- Los Angeles , California
- Last Researched
- January 26, 2026
