Came here as a 2nd option as many of the other bars/restaurants in the area were closed by 9p. I think because of that, Congregation was pretty crowded with all tables being full. There wasn't a waiting list or hostess, so had to walk around until you saw someone leaving. It was tough as there wasn't any standing area to wait without feeling like you were standing over someone's table. Even the line for the bar ended up standing next to someone's table. It didn't take long to find a table though. After about 10 minutes, was able to hold a table while someone else was in line for drinks. The waitstaff was very friendly and helpful. There was a nice selection of different beers for everyone's preference on tap. I'd estimate about 25-30 beers on tap. There was a good amount of foods from burgers, pizza, fries, sausage, salads, sandwiches, etc.. to share over some drinks. Can't remember the names, but tried about 3 different beers on tap, the sausage platter, and nachos. Food was pretty good and not just for pub food. Food was fresh and well-prepared. Overall, was a good experience. It would be nice if there was an area to stand without standing over someone else's table, but I understand space is always limited.

Decent pub for some good food and drinks. Has events throughout the week. Staff is friendly, food comes relatively fast. They just launched a vegan menu which seems pretty cool, but most of their menu is typical bar food. They don’t have any drinks for non-drinkers unfortunately. Had the Diablo chicken sandwich and the Diablo burger. The sauce wasn’t very spicy, had a sweet tang. Tasted as expected. Fries and tots were good. Solid place for a hangout.

Good for happy hour. Lots of beers on tap; but they’re mostly IPAs. Dog-friendly patio and outdoor seating with lots of room for my big dogs. By late afternoon even the picnic tables in the parking lot are shaded.

Looking to change up our typical go to spots, we decided to venture out to Pasadena to check out. A local spot that came highly recommended. We stopped at Congregation Ale House and it was a packed house however didn't have to wait long to be seated and get our grub on. Being that's it's a brewery, I opted to try out the specialty beers that they make so ordered a flight. To pair well with my beer selection I order a Philly Cheesesteak and the misses order some nachos. The food was delicious and the beers were heavenly. With a welcoming vibe, this is a spot you can come with your family to hang out and chetch a game or two.

There seems to be a trend in Pasadena of restaurants with these weird menus of pizza and tacos and sushi, etc. all under the same roof. This place doesn't have sushi but it certainly is keeping up with the Joneses. It's a chain or something, right? So the Philly cheese stake comes in the bread equivalent of a taco sized sandwich. The chef wasn't from Philly, best I could tell. So I wasn't expecting much, and boy was I still disappointed. There was cold cheese that was roughly broken up over the top of my sandwich. The bread was soggy and untoasted, the beef taste of freezer, and the veggies were mush, like twice thawed peppers. The stand out champ was the fries. I sent the sandwich back and said charge me for the fries, lol. They were good. The kiddo had a pretzel and, I mean, how do you mess up a pretzel? You bring it out with a flavorless cheese sauce that had been over whipped resulting in a broken cheese sauce. No problem, people won't notice the texture. I did but the kid didn't mind. Service was normal, we didn't ask for much attention so our drinks were full and he was totally fine. No fuss no muss. Would I go back? Not on purpose, but we're frequently trapped in that area for an hour here or an hour there. So, Maybe. The fries were actually that good and they have a "diablo" fries that I'd be down to try. I dunno, maybe. I included the picture of the sandwich lol. It really had like, ZERO meat flavor 😅 Oh, also they had the house lights at full freakin' brightness when we walked in, then halfway through the meal they turned them down. It was like 6:30 so it's not like it was early. The sun was already down. I audibly laughed when we walked in. Thank you for coming to my presentation about my experience at the congregation house.

Congregation used to be a great place to get a beer and hang out but with the new changes to the ordering process and the food menu it's less than stellar. It wasn't busy when my family and I went last and the server completely forgot about us at the end of our meal, we had to go inside and track someone down to pay. Good selection of beers, disappointing food and service.

Turtle was the best server ever! The food was all delicious and so were the drinks! Probably the best place to go in Pasadena!

Fun selection of beers and finger foods. I love the theme here. Love that happy hour (aka mass) was all day Monday! The cheese sauce with their pretzels or fries is a must!

Great food! Came in late from Arizona and wanted some good food and beer. They kept the kitchen open late which was great, the food was good. Matt the bartender was super friendly, very helpful, introduced me to a new favorite beer.

I come here for the burgers. They are all artisan style with layers of delicious flavors. The tots are much better then the fries and they have several dipping sauces. They have a revolving draft beer menu and full cocktail bar so the options are great. This place is set up so you get in line to order your food and drink then you find your table. You can sit inside or outside with a cool view of the park across the street. Definitely a fun place to unwind with friends.

Great food. Great atmosphere. Kyle is awesome and does a great job! Had the nachos, pork rinds, and bbq chicken pizza

Several delicious drink options. The Ritten in the Dark Stout is a must try. They have amazing appetizers. I highly recommend the sweet potato fries and the service was outstanding. Will most definitely be coming again.

The first time here and had great service. Came on a Thursday evening and it wasn't very crowded inside. Sat down my group immediately and the server was very helpful in helping us choose our beers. I enjoyed the On Vacay IPA. Didn't even know it was happy hour, but we got our $5 beers and some nachos and a pepperoni pizza for happy hour price. Also ordered the brussel sprouts which were very tasty. I thought the indoor theme and decor was nice. Would definitely come back.

Nice location and atmosphere, food was typical bar fare, and service was slow, but it was crowded so expected. Would give it another try

Great service, great outdoor seating. Loved the new vegan menu options. Try the vegan Carne asada tacos. I'm not a vegan, but they were so good. Fresh tortillas and pickled onions... **chef's kiss!**

We asked for a spatula for the pizza and they gave us this thing lol. Awesome. Had a great time, pizza was really good. Total for two came out to about fifty bucks. Could be worse in LA.

Cool spot in Pasadena for some craft beer! The stuff they brew is good stuff! You cant go wrong with a Pint of Cheer. Upscale bar food is tasty, great place to gather with friends and family. They also have a kids menu. Will definitely be back.

Excellent selection of beers that revolve. Currently has Pliny the Elder... they also serve cocktails for people that don't drink beer. Top tier bar eats are served as well. House made Pretzels, nachos, garlic parm fries. 10/10

My family and I came here for the first time to get some dinner and some beers. I decided to check it out based on the good reviews people had left and they were spot on. The food was very good and fairly priced! They had a very large selection of beers to choose from. But the best part of our night was the service we received from the staff. There weren't many people working, so everyone was hustling and they were super friendly and helpful! I would definitely go back to this place!

Went here later in the evening to meet up with some friends and it's was great. They have a wide variety of beers and spirits, a lot of local brews on tap. Food was fantastic and very fast service. Went I went in they were not as busy with only about 10-20 people.

We didn't eat here, so we can't comment on the food. We only stopped in for a couple of beers, which were good and very cold! We had to find the server whenever we needed another round, which wasn't too cool. The atmosphere was nice and lively but not too busy when we were thus the low score for service.

So many beer options! Delicious tots with curry ketchup and the pretzel was amazing!! They were super busy and understaffed but it was a holiday weekend so no blame there :)

Good vibes, good drinks, and they have free parking in the lot. But, food is pricey and portions feel small. Overall, I really like this place.

This is a pretty decent sized place with a neat ambience and indoor and outdoor seating. I recommend outdoor seating because the indoor was just packed and had a deafening level of noise. They have two very large menus one for food one for beers and other beverages. There are some vegan options but not a ton. Vegetarians have more options. Mostly meat eating oriented. The people behind the bar were friendly and helpful when taking our order. You see yourself and you get a number and they bring you your food. Ours came in a reasonable amount of time and it seemed pretty fresh. Typical bar fair like tater tots french fries burgers. Some really good beers to choose from of many different types. The actual folks wandering around clearing the tables and bringing things seemed pretty few and far between and very overwhelmed. I don't know if perhaps they were short-staffed that night or if something else was going on or if it was a chronic issue. There's plenty of parking in a well parking lot. The place is also right next to the gold line so you could take public transport if you'd like. Free water is available in a container you serve yourself. I would go back but it's not something that's high on my must go again list

Congregation Ale House was a delight! The food and drink names are very on theme and clever. The staff were all very nice. The food was delicious! The pizza crust was fluffy and flavorful, the tots were perfectly crispy, the chicken sandwich was delicious, the pretzel was salty, warm and dunking in the cheese sauce was a chefs kiss. I had the forbidden fruit beer, it was tart, fruity and crisp! Free parking in a large lot, located very conveniently! Would recommend and plan on coming back!!

Chill spot to have a beer and great food. I love that they have framboise on tap. I’ve been here several times and each time tried different items from their menu. Never disappointed in the quality of their food and selection is great. I’ve tried their duck and bacon sausage and it hit the spot with a great beer. Also have tried their burgers and was really satisfied with the overall size and flavors.