Dragon Horn Tavern

Cool tavern tucked away next to the Albertson's on the corner of Juan Tabo and Candelaria. You walk in past the long bar so plenty of seating to go 'round if you're looking to grab a stool. For being tucked away, this place gets pretty full once the week is over. Been here on a Tuesday and we had free reign on one of the four or five pool tables in the back. There is also a couple dart boards at the front of the joint. Thats what I like most about Dragon Horn is there is plenty of space and elbowroom to get funky on the felt without popping somebody in the ribcage with your cue. Just avoid coming during a league pool night to be honest, they jack down the jukebox for concentration purposes and the place fills up like a belly at a buffet. Dart area has its own tables so all in all the staff has really laid out the tavern well.

Drinks are reasonably priced and plenty of parking because its in a strip mall and Albertsons closes at 11pm so the lot will be empty. If you're a smoker, their back patio is always a place to mingle and not be shoulder to shoulder with some burly biker. Live music is featured on the regular though Id like to see them mix up the genres a bit, its really a mix of the same.

To wrap this sucker up, Dragon Horn Tavern is a pretty solid tavern you've probably driven by hundreds of times and never knew existed. As someone who has been there more than a few times (Its across Juan Tabo from mi casa) I can tell the neighborhood its nestled right in front of really supports and enjoys it, as I think you would, if your looking for a new spot to slam some cervezas. Mark my words, if they shook up the type of live music they featured and beefed their web presence with some more promotions and event nights, this would be a five star place to wet your whistle Id be proud to call mine.

This is a locals home town bar! The vibe is awesome and if you're into playing pool or darts, this is the place to come! The staff is super friendly and attentive! We come here often, but this is the first time I've actually put it down in yelp. if you're into the small divey type bar, this is a great place to come to. They also have a live band Thursday and Friday night. They might also have Saturday night. I made sure since we've had a few beers and I'm not too sure. Just the same. It's a great place to stop in and there is food available in surrounding locations. Check it out and you won't be disappointed!

We went on karaoke night by accident. It was an exerpeince. An experience I recommend to everyone. Check out this place. It doesn't matter your age, background, or what music you like - everyone is here.

I really want to give four or five stars because two of my favorite people are two of the best bartenders at this bar and most of the patrons are kind and respectful but right now I need to tell the truth.

There is one bartender who works it seems one or two nights a week part time she and the bar back do not control the bar and they allow people to smoke and vape in the bar. I have repeatedly in a nice way kindly ask them to please talk to the patrons and tell them they can't smoke in the bar and quite frankly if they're going to violate a public safety law then they should be asked to leave the bar and told that they can go outside and smoke or they have to leave and can't come back until the ready to respect the environment

. This should be a safe environment for all people not just a few people who want to smoke and be disrespectful and put the rest of us in harm's way. I have asthma and unfortunately covid scarred my lungs so it makes it harder and I actually have a medical documented allergy to cigarettes because modern cigarettes have a ton of chemicals in them that when you like them on fire those carcinogens are deadly.

I have had this problem with this bar on and off for years and I just stopped coming for a while but when I asked the patron a couple weeks ago please please don't smoke don't smoke that in the bar and don't smoke that right next to me please I have asthma and I'm allergic to this please you put my life in danger he turned around cussed at me said f you and blew the smoke right in my face and I had to grab my coat and leave as fast as I could cuz I felt my lungs tightening up and I had to rush to my car and do repeated reading treatments drinking water and coughing up phlegm and mucus struggling to breathe for nearly 40 minutes and a kind patron followed me out to make sure I was okay and make sure I didn't need an ambulance.

I probably did need to go get checked and needed a formal breathing treatment with oxygen in a clinic or a hospital setting but I did not want to go to the ER and I just don't like hospitals.

Bottom line is who would do something that cruel that evil that violent technically that is assault when you tell someone please don't do this cuz it puts my health at Great harm will cause me great harm or even kill me please don't do this and someone turns right in your face says screw you blowing smoke right in my face is no different than him punching me or taking a knife and cutting me it's assault and it's assault with the intent to do harm deliberately because the guy's a jerk


Last week I walked into the bar and State Police walked in a few minutes after me and somehow there's a rumor now going around the bar that I walked in with the state police and I'm causing trouble which is not true and if the owner would actually take the time to review the tapes completely she would see the patrons smoking and trying to hide it and see me simply trying to ask the bartender but I still patrons to stop and then I ordered my drink and went to a far corner of the restaurant away from everyone and then State Police walked in which I could not have imagined would happen.


This bar is not in compliance you can't see their license in the state police call them out on that and ask the bartender directly some questions which I heard her say things that we're not truthful and then she asked me for my name my whole name so she could report me to the owner so they could make me the scapegoat.


This bar has been a place where I go to meet friends and socialize and have a very important part of my social life and I have spent so much money as a good patron I took the girls well even the one that's rude to me I always tip her kindly hoping that eventually the kindness will rub off and she'll be kind and she'll realize that she doesn't have to be mean to her patrons.

And now they're telling me I can't come back in the bar because I reported them being in violation of several public safety issues so how is it that I'm at fault and how am I to blame? I'm the one that got harmed and after that incident the week before and last week I got so sick because all it takes is a little bit of smoke in my lungs and it turns into an infection instantly makes me so sick I could not get out of bed today was the first day I got out of bed I was in bed for literally 5 days straight.


I don't understand this and I don't understand why I'm being singled out as the bad guy when I did nothing wrong?Dragon horn please get it together and if your bar back and any of your bar staff will not follow the law and protect the bar and protect public safety then maybe it's time to do some more training or get personnel who will be professional public safety make it safe and welcoming for all Patrons not just the smokers.

I'm livid after this visit. Tonight we went to Dragon Horn to see if our favorite bartender was working, but now I think she does not work there anymore. We gave it a chance though. We ordered a first round of drinks and gave the bartender a card. When we wanted to order a second round the bartender acted like we did not already give her a card and made us feel like idiots. I know that I gave her a card, but my wife paid with her card. In the end the bartender found the card before we left. I loved this place before, but now with this bartender the service feels clinical and not warmhearted. I'm going to tell everyone that I know now to avoid this place.

If you are looking for a solid neighborhood bar, this is your place. Service is solid, the bar staff always are ready to serve. The menu is limited to simple bar foods like chicken nuggets, taquitos and fried zucchini. Thursdays have Karaoke, and there is always a great classic rock band playing on the weekends. Overall, the place has a local dive bar charm that can only come from a seasoned owner who cares about making sure their customers are comfortable and happy.

Is this joint a de facto biker bar in a strip mall?

This was an absolutely boinkers night.

Saturday karaoke seemed promising. Got there a bit after 10 and it was an hour wait list. Decided to try some pool while we waited. The biker group planted in the corner clearly decided to set us up (we were obviously from out of town). I specifically asked three of the dudes what the situation of the table was - all said it was open and it would be cool to play a quick game.

More of the biker guys in the group surrounded us while we played. We saw they were trying to intimate us (over a pool table they, themselves, had said was free to play on - the set up was real). After we stopped our game short because these guys were staring us down, they tried to jump us IN THE BAR. These dudes ended up harassing our guy friends, trying to get them to fight OVER A POOL TABLE.....at a karaoke bar... IN A STRIP MALL.

The KJ just kept talking on the mic while the fight was going down at the tables....wow.

The bikers ended up jumping some random guy when we walked away, and then they followed us to another karaoke joint/bowling alley, scoped us out and stood watch at the doors for use to come out - we had to call the police for an escort. I'm not kidding. I don't give two sh*z what they thought of us for calling the police, but we aren't the ones trying to flex at a strip mall karaoke bar and following people around. So, take that into consideration.
That's some pee-wee league nonsense.

Pretty confident these mofo's are regulars because NOTHING was done about the fighting and intimidation tactics.

No bouncers
Women only bartenders
One male bar back

At least they had an secondary door we could leave through.

So, if you want to pretend to be 1%ers.... clearly this is the place to practice.

Karaoke Night at bar in a strip mall - you, too .... can fight over a pool table.

What makes a good tavern? Service and atmosphere. This place is tucked away in a strip mall and offers an amazing neighborhood bar atmosphere and consistent service. The food offerings are limited, but that's not why one always goes to a local bar like this. The service is awesome! Nice mix of locals. Pool tables. Dart Boards. Karaoke. Live music. I visited a few times and they were already calling me by name.
The crowd is varied and friendly. I've been to 50 states and 12 countries. This is classic Americana. I'll be back.

I went on a Friday night to meet some friends and listen to live music (go Memphis P Tails). Normally I just drink beer but this night I was reliving some 80's memories and I got a few Colorado Bulldogs. I asked the waitress to tell the bartender (who was her mama) for light ice and that's what I got. Drinks were tasty. Crowd was great. Service was super friendly. The only negative thing I can say is there is only ONE toilet for the ladies room. It was a big, and clean, restroom, but it would be nice if there were 2 thrones!

I would not call this a dive bar. It's more of an affordable, neighborhood bar. Prices are good service excellent. Welcoming. Like I t.