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We're vintage.

The 1881 is Pasadena's oldest continuously running 21+ cocktail bar, established way back when Washington Boulevard was still an unpaved dirt road. We are a family-owned establishment and pride ourselves in offering the community a unique place to gather, talk, relax and enjoy live entertainment.
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We love jazz.

We love all kinds of music, but jazz is the top cat. Every Friday night we host Pasadena's premier live jazz sessions, featuring world-renowned musicians from the silver screen to the niche international underground. Our weekly line-up is set by the incredible drummer Joel Taylor, who has performed on an incredible volume of cool projects, from Herb Alpert to the Anchorman soundtrack. Check out his profile on DrummerWorld for a detailed roster of his coolest projects!

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