Now this is the best dive bar in SGV!! I went to see Pat O'brien and the Love Priests (Sat 9pm) and those old dudes could ROCK for sure! I came here 4 years ago looking for jazz music and that was when I went to another venue on the same street but wasn't satisfied, so I heard more music once I walked down. One point I was afraid for those old guys might not survive the Covid, but They Are Back for good!🤩👍 The bartenders are all very friendly with good pours and the price is good. They don't do fancy beers and they don't have beer taps, so just bottles and regular red and white wines. But I want to say I saw all sorts of age groups came here everytime so that is always a good sign. That being said, you will have a good time over there, too.

Cute little bar with awesome band great music. Small parking lot, but you can always find a space around the area.

This is a dive bar, no getting around that. For years, it has had younger, (arguably)hipper bars and dance clubs next door but those places always close down and First Cabin stays open. Its success has a variety of ingredients, here are the two that I'm most familiar with: 1. Bob at the Helm. The bartender who years ago cut off what could have been an award winning mullet serves up great cocktails. I've never gotten a bad drink at the first cabin, and I've never paid more than $5 for one. 2. Pat O'Brien and the Priests of Love. This dive bar band plays blues and classic rock, often better than the band they're covering. Pat O'Brien appears like a vampire, mainly because he's porcelain white, not an ounce of body fat, and drinks protein shakes between sets. But appearances aside, you will be rocked by this man, do not doubt it. Every break he takes, he commands you, "...priests of love gonna take a break. get a drink, catch up on your conversation." make sure you know what day of the week it is though, he's only there Friday and Saturday. I have seen a variety of craziness occur at this bar but usually peaceful chaos. i've been going here for 20+ years, and i've never seen a fight. If you're under 30, expect to be the youngest person in the bar.

One bartender who is super nice but slow. If he had help they could be making more money. The band was fun, they played a lot of favorites. The place got pretty crowded but a real nice diverse group of people. Great dive bar!

Such a great tavern! Walked in not knowing what to expect (no windows 😉). But we walked in and bellyed up to bar! Greeted with a hearty hello and a handshake from Bob, we were in the right place!! Inexpensive beer was an obvious plus and then the band of old timers started belting classic rock! So good! This place is only 100ft +- and 15ft wide, so it's cozy and dimmly lit! Perfect! The bathrooms were new looking and clean. The other patrons, obvious usuals and newbies like ourselves all looked to be very comfortable and enjoying the night! Definitely a must in Arcadia, and an easy 1 stop pub crawl! Thanks First Cabin and Bob...see y'all again soon! Cheers!

Gross, filthy, rude and slow. Four for four, that's hard to do. It's almost as if this establishment is just here to take your money and offer little in return.

Great place to hang out and listen to some live music. The band is great. Also the bartender is one hell of a guy Mr Bob does a great job with getting you your drinks. If you don't have anything to do on Friday Saturday night go down here and check it out you won't be sorry

First cabin bar has an awesome bartender. Quick, efficient and friendly. It does get crowded particularly when bands play but there's extra seating outside in the parking lot.

I did not have food here, but the atmosphere was great. There was a band playing, sports on the TV and beer flowing.

Bob is the best! We always have a wonderful time here. Great live band on Saturday nights, definitely is one of our favorite spots for drinks and a good time.

Cool place to hang out, watch a game. Everyone knows your name if you visit a few times. They have a band that plays every other Wednesday.

Weird. Bartender Bob disappears for 20 minutes at a time and no one behind the bar. I need another beer and Bob is nowhere.

Chris is nice bartender,Just love it much, highly recommended.

Place hasn't changed in 25 years since I've been visiting from Vancouver BC great dive bar.

Looking to feel at home? This is the place to go! Bartenders here know how to make you feel welcome and if you love live music, it's always a great choice too!

I met up with friends and had a fun time. Very welcoming place, especially for a bar.

Place is nice, but a but small, if your looking for a bigger place or croud, they close early too at 12

Cool small spot. Had great music the night I was there.