The Press Restaurant

Venue Profile

Claremont, CA · Indoor · Updated September 2026

The Press is a restaurant and bar on Harvard Avenue in Claremont Village, a short walk from the Claremont Metrolink station and the Claremont Colleges. It has operated for about two decades.

The kitchen serves new American food in a casual room, and the bar mixes house cocktails. Live music is a weekly fixture, with local bands booked directly by the restaurant.

The Press stays open until midnight early in the week and until 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. Bands interested in playing contact its music booker by email. The restaurant opens at 4 p.m. daily, so a visit can combine dinner with the evening’s music. Check the venue’s website or social channels for the weekly lineup.

Know Before You Go

  • Venue type: Bar & Live Music (restaurant)
  • Operator: Independent
  • Programming: Weekly live music from local bands
  • Nearest rail: Claremont Metrolink
  • Phone: (909) 625-4808

This profile is part of The 824 Journal Guide to Live Music Venues in Los Angeles and Orange County.

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Venue Details

Address
129 Harvard Ave.
Claremont, CA 91711
City, State
Claremont, CA
Indoor / Outdoor
Indoor
Standing / Seated
Standing & Seated
Phone
(909) 625-4808

Amenities

Food
Full menu
Drinks
Full bar

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