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Thee Elbow Room

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About Thee Elbow Room

Thee Elbow Room in Montrose offers a perfect blend of local dive bar charm within a clean, hip, and cozy setting. This intimate spot features comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, complete with heaters on the patio, creating a relaxed atmosphere where guests can easily converse. The menu highlight...

Thee Elbow Room in Montrose offers a perfect blend of local dive bar charm within a clean, hip, and cozy setting. This intimate spot features comfortable indoor and outdoor seating, complete with heaters on the patio, creating a relaxed atmosphere where guests can easily converse. The menu highlights homemade favorites like roasted beef dip sandwiches, loaded tacos, fresh soups, and delicious vegetarian options such as Bavarian pretzels and grilled cheese. Patrons consistently praise the extensive beer selection and friendly, attentive service that avoids pretension. With wheelchair accessibility and a genuine vibe, this small venue manages to deliver exceptional food, great entertainment, and a welcoming environment for solo diners or groups alike.

What Customers Say About Thee Elbow Room

The Elbow Room is a cozy, dog-friendly spot known for its great beer selection and friendly staff. Customers rave about the pretzels, tacos (especially on Taco Tuesday), and the roast beef dip sandwich. It's a local gem with a welcoming atmosphere.

Popular Dishes

giant pretzel (3) pork tacos roast beef dip sandwich Cuban tomato soup and grilled cheese Dodger dog Bratwurst, sauerkraut, mozzarella cheese sandwich on a pretzel roll beet salad with feta cheese and candied walnuts

Best For

Couples Locals Casual Groups

Tip: Taco Tuesday is a must-try! Also, the happy hour is worth it for the beer selection and prices.

Features

🌳 Outdoor 🅿️ Parking Accessible
🎯 Casual 🛋️ Cozy Trendy 👥 Groups

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Frequently asked questions about Thee Elbow Room

Thee Elbow Room is located at 2418 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020, Montrose.
Thee Elbow Room offers bar cuisine.
Thee Elbow Room has regular opening hours. Check their profile for updated schedules.
Thee Elbow Room offers the following services: dine-in.
The most recommended dishes at Thee Elbow Room based on customer reviews are: giant pretzel, pork tacos, roast beef dip sandwich, Cuban, tomato soup and grilled cheese.
Thee Elbow Room is ideal for couples, locals, casual dining, groups.
The Elbow Room is a cozy, dog-friendly spot known for its great beer selection and friendly staff. Customers rave about the pretzels, tacos (especially on Taco Tuesday), and the roast beef dip sandwich. It's a local gem with a welcoming atmosphere.
Taco Tuesday is a must-try! Also, the happy hour is worth it for the beer selection and prices.
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Thee Elbow Room Montrose Reviews

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Eric Lin

I've been here a handful of times to enjoy some beers at the bar and in the patio. Patio is dog friendly which is very nice, though the last time I was here it was my dog plus a handful more which can get to be a bit much for others but obviously I didn't mind. Happy hour selection is pretty sparse; two beers, a pretzel, and deviled eggs. I feel all the beers should be a buck or two off for HH and not just the the two most basic ones though that ain't going to stop me from returning.

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Rev Doddy

A fantastic little bar with a great beer selection. Fantastic on a cold rainy day but even better when sitting outside on a sunny day. Dog friendly and the food looks great too. I look forward to popping back

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Terry Matheson

Beet salad was delicious and the sloppy joe special was fabulous....large selection of draft beer as well. Next time I'm definitely trying the giant pretzel!

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Liz Gengl

This is such a fun place to have a beer and yummy food! Great selection of beers and their fresh pretzel is to die for! Sandwiches and salads are very generous and very tasty!

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Amanda Wilson

First time here. The waitress/beer lady was super informative and after asking me a few questions, had recommended the liliko'i Kepolo (my new favorite beer). Had the grilled sausage plate (another recommendation)...super delicious (they make their own sauerkraut). After a chat with the waitress, whatever they can't cook themselves is sourced locally. Attentive staff. Good beer/food. Supports local businesses.

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Frank Speight

My favorite funky little place. Always have plenty of new beers on tap to try. Their lunch happy hour is awesome - try the pulled pork Cuban sandwich!!

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Drew Carroll

Happy hour is great here! Love the $6 pretzels, they're massive! Solid beer selection too.

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Christopher Aristo

Great Beer selection and the NICEST STAFF. Crystal the owner always goes above and beyond. We are so thankful to have her operating this in our little community! Highly recommend for a wonderful evening!

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Ara Abarchian

Fantastic customer service with a great atmosphere, beautiful place to hang out with friends, Food and beer are so good along with beyond good with no error customer service. Thank you

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Kim Morton

Awesome spot. Great craft beer selection that is well curated, delicious food and friendly service. Love stopping here and hanging out when I'm in the area 😊

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marcel martinez

Great place! Great staff! Great beer! Great food! Great patrons! If you live in the area and haven't tried it, you should!!

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Michael Rumohr

Been coming to this place for years, nice cozy little place to have a beer and some snacks. Outdoor patio is great on warmer days, TV inside for watching a game. Friendly staff.

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Laura Toro

Great place for a quick bite and a cold beer. Super friendly staff. Good mix of patrons really gives this place a home town feel.

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Michael Hayes

I actually didn't even check out the bathroom, but that's not gonna stop me from giving this place 5 stars. Really stellar spot, feels like a local and modern chalet bar at the foothills of an American Pyrénées

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JJ 4175

Great, speedy service. Delicious food, great tasting beer. And a very laid back environment. The kind of place you can go to and relax after work

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connie

Fabulous food! Happy, friendly atmosphere! Great servers! PUP FRIENDLY 💞

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Jessica Niles

Excellent beer offerings and delicious bar food in a casual atmosphere. Perfect for catching up with friends and making new ones.

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Brian Brathwaite

First things first, this place has delicious food! Such a good atmosphere here for hanging out. Family and dog friendly.

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Lauren Lukacek

Great atmosphere and drinks. Service is amazing.

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AJ Santillo

Great food. Great selection of beer snd friendly staff. One of my favorite places to go.

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B M

I always loved this plate. the atmosphere is perfect, the beers and food are simple but really good and hit the spot every time. definitely a go to. I'll miss this place after leaving LA. Hope you all are doing well during covid!

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Lavi Rusenescu

Where do I begin?! The Tomato Basil Soup was amazing, along with the grilled cheese served with it. I can eat several bowls of that. The Pretzel and Sausage was so fresh. Soft pretzel and not hard to chew. I also tried the French Dip. That's really good too. Great atmosphere, hang out on the patio and enjoy a nice lunch and a nice cold beer with it. The staff was very friendly. Thanks Thee Elbow Room!

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Anja Karst

Since I love sandwiches snd small towns, this was the place to go! Great food, service and atmosphere.

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JL Lyns

Friendly vibe and atmosphere, nothing douchey or pretentious. One of the more genuine and friendly places I've been in SoCal. Attentive service. Happy hour is def worth it. Taco tuesdays 👌🏽 bathroom is detached and shared among businesses.

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henry and yolanda Chavez

Taco Tuesday are gigantic served with mild or spicy salsa. Awesome fresh roasted beet salad with feta cheese and candied walnuts. Large happy hour beer selection too.

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Ana Castaneda

Great place to visit! Good and crafted beer are 😋

Anja Karst
Anja Karst

Since I love sandwiches snd small towns, this was the place to go! Great food, service and atmosphere.

JL Lyns
JL Lyns

Friendly vibe and atmosphere, nothing douchey or pretentious. One of the more genuine and friendly places I've been in SoCal. Attentive service. Happy hour is def worth it. Taco tuesdays 👌🏽 bathroom is detached and shared among businesses.

henry and yolanda Chavez
henry and yolanda Chavez

Taco Tuesday are gigantic served with mild or spicy salsa. Awesome fresh roasted beet salad with feta cheese and candied walnuts. Large happy hour beer selection too.

Ana Castaneda
Ana Castaneda

Great place to visit! Good and crafted beer are 😋

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Lindsay Tally

Cool spot - great place to hang out on a nice day on the patio or watch a game at the bar! Great selection of beer as well, and great food (pretzels are to die for)! Love that it's dog friendly and the staff is always very nice and helpful.

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Garen Aliksanian

Really enjoyed this little spot! The name is appropriate since it's not very large, but I like how cozy it is. The food options are limited, but good. The bavarian pretzel is sooo good, as are the pork tacos! Great selection of beer as well, and the staff is beyond friendly!

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Megan Charbonneau

Hands down a chill spot / local gem for the best variety of beer in town, plus, it comes with a homey vibe. Taco Tuesday is a must try! Stop by and enjoy! Bring Fido, too 🐾

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Diane Billings

Excellent experience. Had the best Bratwurst, sauerkraut, mozzarella cheese sandwich on a pretzel roll I have ever had. Many other options. All fresh and delightful. The only drawback I found was outside seating area chairs were uncomfortable.

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Caroline H

A perfect mix of local dive bar vibe but in a clean and hip setting. Great beer on tap. Always try the specials here. They know what they are doing when they put a special on the menu. You won't be disappointed. Also, nobody who works here is snooty...they are so cool and they seem to like their job! Inside there's a bar, but most seating is outdoors. Cozy, simple, and lots of potted plants.

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Patricia O'Brien

Wow! Such food! Such beer selection! AND homemade doggy biscuits, talk about dog-friendly! Wish we had discovered this place years ago. Cozy, friendly, great location with indoor and outdoor "underground" feeling. Nice co-diners. There are excellent restaurants in this neighborhood, but this is our new favorite.

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Rene ROCK N ROLL

I love this place the food is absolutely homemade and everything is fresh. They have the best roast beef dip sandwich and their tacos are so overloaded they are like two tacos in one. They have the best prices for happy our. They have sandwiches that are a great great price There's a large assortment of beer and great lemonade

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Leah Dilbeck

Comfortable relaxing atmosphere & a great beer list. When you want to chill with friends or a date - this is a great place to visit. You can actually talk & hear eachother. The food is delicious. I LOVE Taco Tuesdays! You better like heat if you go with spicy! A ice cold beer is required with them!

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Janice Melhorn

Pretzels, grilled cheese sandwich, soups, toffee pudding dessert are all terrific vegetarian choices. Nice patio with heaters. Very tiny place, but they manage to offer good musical entertainment once in awhile. Great neighborhood for a stroll before or after you eat. Interesting beer choices, but also Coors light for less adventurous folks

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Clive Thomas

Cant beat the giant pretzel and beer cheese is amazing! Beer could be better. Overall good spot for a once a month stop. Came by yesterday it was great! 5 stars

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Eric Brown

Great little spot hidden below street level in Montrose. Nice outgoing dining. nice indoor dining recommended

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Vibey Joint, indoor/outdoor seating in Downtown Montrose. Good service, Good Beers on Draft $9/Pint

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Matthew Paine

Our favorite place to go for a beer. The food is surprisingly good (the Cuban, the tomato soup and grilled cheese, dodger dog, etc).

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Chris O'Toole

Great place to grab a drink and a small bite. Wonderful staff!

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Vibey Joint, indoor/outdoor seating in Downtown Montrose. Good service, Good Beers on Draft $9/Pint

Chris O'Toole
Chris O'Toole

Great place to grab a drink and a small bite. Wonderful staff!

Matthew Paine
Matthew Paine

Our favorite place to go for a beer. The food is surprisingly good (the Cuban, the tomato soup and grilled cheese, dodger dog, etc).

Megan Charbonneau
Megan Charbonneau

Hands down a chill spot / local gem for the best variety of beer in town, plus, it comes with a homey vibe. Taco Tuesday is a must try! Stop by and enjoy! Bring Fido, too 🐾

Diane Billings
Diane Billings

Excellent experience. Had the best Bratwurst, sauerkraut, mozzarella cheese sandwich on a pretzel roll I have ever had. Many other options. All fresh and delightful. The only drawback I found was outside seating area chairs were uncomfortable.

Clive Thomas
Clive Thomas

Cant beat the giant pretzel and beer cheese is amazing! Beer could be better. Overall good spot for a once a month stop. Came by yesterday it was great! 5 stars

Caroline H
Caroline H

A perfect mix of local dive bar vibe but in a clean and hip setting. Great beer on tap. Always try the specials here. They know what they are doing when they put a special on the menu. You won't be disappointed. Also, nobody who works here is snooty...they are so cool and they seem to like their job! Inside there's a bar, but most seating is outdoors. Cozy, simple, and lots of potted plants.

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B M

I always loved this plate. the atmosphere is perfect, the beers and food are simple but really good and hit the spot every time. definitely a go to. I'll miss this place after leaving LA. Hope you all are doing well during covid!

Rene ROCK N ROLL
Rene ROCK N ROLL

I love this place the food is absolutely homemade and everything is fresh. They have the best roast beef dip sandwich and their tacos are so overloaded they are like two tacos in one. They have the best prices for happy our. They have sandwiches that are a great great price There's a large assortment of beer and great lemonade

Lindsay Tally
Lindsay Tally

Cool spot - great place to hang out on a nice day on the patio or watch a game at the bar! Great selection of beer as well, and great food (pretzels are to die for)! Love that it's dog friendly and the staff is always very nice and helpful.

Patricia O'Brien
Patricia O'Brien

Wow! Such food! Such beer selection! AND homemade doggy biscuits, talk about dog-friendly! Wish we had discovered this place years ago. Cozy, friendly, great location with indoor and outdoor "underground" feeling. Nice co-diners. There are excellent restaurants in this neighborhood, but this is our new favorite.

Leah Dilbeck
Leah Dilbeck

Comfortable relaxing atmosphere & a great beer list. When you want to chill with friends or a date - this is a great place to visit. You can actually talk & hear eachother. The food is delicious. I LOVE Taco Tuesdays! You better like heat if you go with spicy! A ice cold beer is required with them!

Janice Melhorn
Janice Melhorn

Pretzels, grilled cheese sandwich, soups, toffee pudding dessert are all terrific vegetarian choices. Nice patio with heaters. Very tiny place, but they manage to offer good musical entertainment once in awhile. Great neighborhood for a stroll before or after you eat. Interesting beer choices, but also Coors light for less adventurous folks

Garen Aliksanian
Garen Aliksanian

Really enjoyed this little spot! The name is appropriate since it's not very large, but I like how cozy it is. The food options are limited, but good. The bavarian pretzel is sooo good, as are the pork tacos! Great selection of beer as well, and the staff is beyond friendly!

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Anthony Soave

I may have to revisit after quarantine but I enjoyed myself. Nice service, good food at decent prices. Only issue was the beer selection on the menu was out of stock or being replaced. I'll definitely go back.

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Jax

Almost too small for their own good. Lots of folks on the patio but took nearly five minutes for the staff to finish their confab in the kitchen before I was helped. But they offered to let me sample the beer before I committed to one, which is always appreciated

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Erik Hovland

I try to get to Thee Elbow Room at least every couple of months. The place is small and cozy. It is mostly outdoor seating with only one heating lamp. Bring a wrap if you get cold. My fav is the tuna melt, but everyone else raves about the Monte Cristo. The pretzel is also popular. The beer menu is constantly changing. I've never had a problem finding something that I like. They are currently doing happy hour all day M-F. This means deals on deviled eggs, pretzels and beer. The staff has always been friendly and helpful.

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Noah Mathers

Hole in the wall that you might miss if you aren't looking. And that would be a shame. Cool patio, good beer, limited food with most of it being German style (pretzels, bratwurst, sauerkraut, deviled eggs). It's worth a stop in if you're enjoying a walk in Montrose

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Neil Klungmontri

They beer selection for a small place was great. The seating ambiance was really nice. The service was awesome. The food was alright. Nothing amazing or bad about the food.

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Mike Dillon

Great beer selection, friendly staff and owner. Food is quite good, but a broader selection of vegetarian options would get a fifth star from me.

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Mary Polizzi

Took 30 minutes to get food. Food tasted good and servers smiled. Just a little pricey.

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Mr. Lewis

First time visiting this local watering hole. I have seen it and passed it many times, but decided to stop by. A nice selection of revolving taps and a small/simple menu. My wife got a giant pretzel that came with mustard and a cheese dipping sauce (I think it was cream cheese with cheddar mixed in, it reminded me of a riff on pimento cheese sort of). Staff was friendly and patrons were as well. Seemed like people knew each other, so this is a place locals frequent.

Mr. Lewis
Mr. Lewis

First time visiting this local watering hole. I have seen it and passed it many times, but decided to stop by. A nice selection of revolving taps and a small/simple menu. My wife got a giant pretzel that came with mustard and a cheese dipping sauce (I think it was cream cheese with cheddar mixed in, it reminded me of a riff on pimento cheese sort of). Staff was friendly and patrons were as well. Seemed like people knew each other, so this is a place locals frequent.

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Julie Fregeolle

Great friendly environment, good craft beer. Selection is minimal, would like to see more stouts. But that's just me, not a fan of IPAs The staff & owner are always friendly & helpful in letting you sample 👍and the pretzels are good

Julie Fregeolle
Julie Fregeolle

Great friendly environment, good craft beer. Selection is minimal, would like to see more stouts. But that's just me, not a fan of IPAs The staff & owner are always friendly & helpful in letting you sample 👍and the pretzels are good

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Pamela Morgan

disappointed. Quality of salad has gone down. I always get the same salad - roasted beet with candied walnuts. There was not one whole walnut, just same fragments and not many at that. I order the dressing on the side so has not to wilt the salad, however it greens were discolored. What happened? Will not be going back for awhile however the beer is good.

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12-10PM
Rating
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People typically spend 20 min to 2 hr here
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+1 818-248-1769
🌐 Website
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