Legends At the Old Circle Inn — Restaurant in Morro Bay

A Disgraceful Display of Prejudice – This Shouldn’t Happen in 2024

As a bystander, what I witnessed at this bar in Morro Bay was both upsetting and unacceptable. In 2024, this kind of behavior shouldn’t have any place in our communities.

A couple, probably in their 40s, walked in with the simple intention of watching a football game. The man seemed excited to sit at the bar, ready to settle in and enjoy the game. The woman, on the other hand, made it clear she wasn’t staying—she was just there to drop him off. That’s when things took an ugly turn.

The bartender immediately demanded her ID. She politely explained that she wasn’t staying and wasn’t ordering anything, but he refused to let it go. She even offered to retrieve her ID from the car, but instead of showing any understanding, the bartender turned rude and condescending.

In a tone dripping with arrogance, he told her that “maybe where you’re from” things are different, but “here in California” IDs are required. The implication was crystal clear—her accent was enough for him to treat her like she didn’t belong. When she expressed how uncomfortable his behavior was making her, he doubled down, snapping that she could leave if she didn’t like their rules.

The whole interaction was unnecessary and ugly to witness. The bartender’s tone and attitude made it clear he was singling her out because she didn’t sound like she was “local.” Watching this unfold was disheartening, and the couple—embarrassed and rightfully upset—left shortly afterward.

In a world where inclusivity should be the norm, behavior like this from someone in a service role is shameful. It’s not just bad customer service; it’s outright prejudice. People should feel welcome, not singled out for their differences, especially in a small town that likely thrives on tourism and community.

This establishment failed miserably. If you believe in treating people with basic respect and decency, find somewhere else to spend your...

Unbelievably Rude and Offensive – Stay Away

I came to this bar in Morro Bay hoping to relax, watch a football game, and enjoy a couple of drinks. Instead, I was subjected to one of the worst displays of customer service I’ve ever witnessed.

The trouble began almost immediately after we walked in. My partner wasn’t even planning to stay—she was just dropping me off. As I settled at the bar, excited to catch the game, the bartender decided to make a scene. He demanded my partner’s ID, even though she wasn’t ordering anything or staying. She explained this and offered to grab her ID from the car if it was really necessary. That’s when things took a nasty turn.

The bartender, with an obnoxious and condescending tone, started lecturing her about California laws, insinuating that “maybe where you’re from” things are different. Let me tell you, my partner is a California resident and a property owner. She has an accent, yes—but that doesn’t give anyone the right to speak to her like she doesn’t belong here.

When she rightly pushed back against his tone, the bartender doubled down, essentially telling her to leave if she didn’t like it. The arrogance, the prejudice, the absolute lack of respect—it was infuriating.

I ended up leaving with her because no football game is worth sitting in a place where the staff feels entitled to demean and humiliate their customers. This was outright xenophobic and completely unacceptable.

If you value basic respect, steer clear of this place. The bartender’s attitude ruins the experience entirely. I will never set foot in this bar again and strongly urge others to take their...

Absolutely Disgraceful Service – Avoid at All Costs

This establishment left me seething. My partner and I visited this bar in Morro Bay to catch a football game. He was excited, ready to sit at the bar, enjoy the game, and order drinks. I wasn’t even planning to stay, but what unfolded was nothing short of outrageous.

The bartender, who seemed to think he was the gatekeeper of some exclusive club, immediately demanded my ID—even after I explained I wasn’t staying and had no intention of ordering. I realized my ID was in the car and offered to retrieve it, even though it felt absurd since I was about to leave. That’s when the condescension started.

He smugly lectured me about California laws, insinuating that I wouldn’t understand because of “where I’m from.” Let me make this clear: I am from California. I’m a resident, I own property here, and I’ve never been spoken to so dismissively. The blatant prejudice underlying his tone—presumably because of my accent—was offensive and unprofessional.

When I pointed out how unreasonable his behavior was, he told me I could leave if I didn’t like their rules. Well, here’s my response: this establishment can go to hell. Not only is this bartender’s behavior discriminatory and xenophobic, but it reeks of arrogance and a total disregard for customer service.

If you’re looking for a place to enjoy yourself without being humiliated or talked down to, avoid this bar like the plague. Their staff is rude, condescending, and unapologetically discriminatory. Save your time, money, and dignity by going literally...