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Dog Haus Biergarten (Old Pasadena)
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Pasadena
CA, USA — Home of the Rose Bowl, one of the most iconic stadiums in American sports. Host of the annual Rose Bowl Game, multiple Super Bowls, FIFA World Cup matches, and major concerts.
Pasadena Fan Travel Guide
Home of the Rose Bowl, one of the most iconic stadiums in American sports. Host of the annual Rose Bowl Game, multiple Super Bowls, FIFA World Cup matches, and major concerts.. Discover where celebrities eat, stay, play, and party in Pasadena. From courtside seats to the best local restaurants, here's everything a fan needs to know.
Pasadena Fan Travel Blueprint
Treat Pasadena as a fan basecamp city: anchor around one primary event, then layer fan-tested stay/eat/bar/attraction stops to maximize every travel block.
- What fans can already use: 0 city sightings already on the board and 11 fan-favorite hotels, restaurants, bars, and things to do.
- Main event anchor: Use the yearly city calendars below to choose your anchor event.
- Stay + eat core: The Langham Huntington with Dog Haus Biergarten (Old Pasadena) can frame your pre-event window.
- Night + recovery: Lucky Baldwin's Pub plus Norton Simon Museum can round out day two.
Sample 48-Hour Fan Route
- Day 1 Arrival: Check in at The Langham Huntington, settle near the event zone, and open your first local meal block.
- Day 1 Peak: Pick the strongest event from the city calendars and then push into post-event fan energy at Lucky Baldwin's Pub.
- Day 2 Closeout: Use daytime space for Norton Simon Museum, then finish with Dog Haus Biergarten (Old Pasadena) before departure.
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Pasadena, the version fans actually want
This visual is here to make the route feel real: ticket in one hand, food stop mapped, bar after, hotel nearby, and enough time left to turn the trip into a full weekend instead of a rushed one-night sprint.
Celebrity Hotspots in Pasadena
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Bars
Lucky Baldwin's Pub
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Attractions
Norton Simon Museum
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Old Town Pasadena Bar Crawl
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Old Town Pasadena Walk
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Rose Bowl Stadium Tour
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Sorriso Ristorante
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The Blind Donkey
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Hotels
The Langham Huntington
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The Raymond 1886
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Union Restaurant
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Venues in Pasadena
Where to Stay in Pasadena
Where to Eat in Pasadena
Fan Eats
Dog Haus Biergarten (Old Pasadena)
The original Dog Haus location in Old Pasadena serving creative gourmet sausages, burgers, and craft beers — the perfect casual bite before a Rose Bowl event.
Fan Eats
Sorriso Ristorante
Upscale Italian dining in Pasadena's charming Old Town district. A pre-Rose Bowl dinner favorite with a warm atmosphere and excellent pasta.
Fan Eats
Union Restaurant
Refined Italian restaurant in Old Town Pasadena with handmade pastas and an excellent wine list. A celebratory dinner spot after a Rose Bowl victory.
Best Bars in Pasadena
Lucky Baldwin's Pub
Old Town Pasadena's beloved English-style pub with an outstanding craft beer selection. The go-to post-Rose Bowl watering hole with a proper pub atmosphere.
The Blind Donkey
Intimate Old Pasadena whiskey bar with 300+ bottles, craft cocktails, and a sophisticated vibe — the best spot to toast a Rose Bowl victory.
The Raymond 1886
Award-winning cocktail bar in Pasadena's historic Raymond Hotel cottage. A sophisticated pre- or post-Rose Bowl destination with craft cocktails and a beautiful garden setting.
Fan Attractions in Pasadena
Attraction
Norton Simon Museum
World-class art museum on Colorado Boulevard housing masterpieces by Rembrandt, Degas, and Picasso. A sophisticated complement to Rose Bowl weekend activities.
Things to Do
Old Town Pasadena Bar Crawl
Walk the historic Colorado Boulevard hitting craft cocktail bars, breweries, and rooftop lounges in one of LA's most walkable entertainment districts.
Things to Do
Old Town Pasadena Walk
Pasadena's charming historic downtown with boutiques, restaurants, and nightlife along Colorado Boulevard. The pre-game and post-game destination for Rose Bowl events.
Attraction
Rose Bowl Stadium Tour
Tour the 'Granddaddy of Them All' with a guided walk through the Rose Bowl, a National Historic Landmark that has hosted five Super Bowls, the 1994 World Cup Final, and the annual Rose Bowl Game since 1923. The experience covers the field, press box, locker rooms, and the iconic Arroyo Seco setting with the San Gabriel Mountains as a backdrop.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pasadena
Popular celebrity dining spots in Pasadena include Dog Haus Biergarten (Old Pasadena), Sorriso Ristorante, Union Restaurant. See our full guide for more recommendations.
Visit our Pasadena city guide for a complete list of sports teams, venues, and upcoming events.
Top-rated fan bars in Pasadena include Lucky Baldwin's Pub, The Blind Donkey, The Raymond 1886.
Recommended fan stays in Pasadena: The Langham Huntington. All within easy reach of major venues.
Use our city guide plus events calendar for Pasadena to plan your fan weekend route.