Magnolia is a small bar located on Lake St in Pasadena, California. From the outside, you can’t see anything but a big bouncer standing on a quite street. But once you walk in, you look into the seating area through white pane windows. And as you walk to the back, there is an open courtyard with a bar in the back. The courtyard has a real tree that hangs over a few small tables. But it’s beautiful to look up at the sky from that little 15′ x 15′ outdoor patio area. There are two seating areas that look out toward the patio. They have long sofas and ottomans for your to relax in.
This modern lounge is a little hide-a-way in Pasadena. It is a fun place to chill with your friends. The music is loud enough to hear, but you don’t have to scream at people. The furniture is stylish and fun. The tables and chairs are clear. Glass tables and plastic chairs called “Louis Ghost Chairs” by Philippe Stark, all of which matches the delicate atmosphere. (*Thanks Brian*) The pastic chairs are rather classy, not cheesy or cheap in any way. The venue also caters to large groups (as long as you make reservations ahead of time.)
Food: Bayou Pizza, Cornflake Fried Chicken, Magnolia Salad … all highly recommended.
Drinks: Magnolia Secret! YUMMY!
Attire is classy. Don’t go dressing all club-ish because you will look out of place. Even guys are dressed nice! So be smart about it.
392 S. Lake Ave
Pasadena, CA 91101
626.584.0596
February 15, 2008 at 5:39 pm
Thanks for the nice write-up. We’re pleased to hear that your Magnolia Lounge experience was positive
You really captured what we’re all about in your comments. One correction, the tables are glass the chairs are in fact plastic. They are “Louis Ghost Chairs” by Philippe Stark. Also the link to the snap preview should be magnoliaonlake.com