I finally got to walk into one of these spots and i was happily surprised to see the other side. Ive always been the one to drop people off, but on my birthday, my wife and I walked into the barber shop where there was actually someone getting a haircut. Pretty cool to know you can have that mix occur. Walking to the back was the bar and it reminded me of a scene from the bars in star wars. Its beautifully designed and the seating was comfortable. The bar and the and DJ booth were very modern and they kept the brick wall original, so the new blended in with the old. The drinks were great from the bartender that night so overall, it was a terrific experience. I'm glad i finally got to come visit and will definitely come back for a longer stay. read more

Super cool barbershop speakeasy randomly in Highland Park! The Batman cocktail and the espresso martini were solid, but the other two cocktails were not it for me. Also, the grilled cheese and dips were so good. Does turn into more of a club vibe by like 11 pm read more

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I've been to several Blind Barber locations over the years -- New York, Chicago, Culver City -- and while they all share the same concept of a barbershop up front and a speakeasy in the back, each one has its own unique personality. The Highland Park location definitely stands out. Right when you walk in, there's a fish tank by the entrance, and the bar area itself is surprisingly spacious. The energy was high -- people were dancing, the DJ was spinning hits, and everyone seemed to be having a good time. The drinks were solid, though definitely on the pricier side (a 6-pack of Modelo for $50 felt steep, even by LA standards). Still, it's a great spot if you're looking for a fun night out with friends and don't mind splurging a bit. read more

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Excellent service and accommodations. The GM Allyson was fantastic. I highly recommend reaching out to her for private events and bookings. The energy and vibe was lovely, staff were wonderful, and service fantastic. I couldn't be more appreciative of how everything turned out that night at our event. Thank you so much for such an easy seamless process for reservations. Everyone had a great time! read more

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Came on a Saturday night with my hubby, and we had a great time. The music and the vibes were on point. read more

Blind Barber - Barbers Near Me - Highland Park, California

You know what I've always had a good time at the HLP location of Blind Barber, sure its a chain speakeasy (what even is that?) but its all good, going inside with the darkened room and the blonde wood at the bar, usually playing some kind disco funk. I've enjoyed myself, althought i will say that Its not like place that i'd spend the whole night in, but a drink or two is great. I've never been where its been too crowded, it always felt like it had enough room to seem like it was busy but not packed like sardines or too empty where it felt dead. read more

Blind Barber really set the tone. The entrance hits you with that low-key speakeasy energy, like you're about to stumble into trouble, but the fun kind. Inside, it's all smooth lighting, good people, and music that actually understands the assignment. The vibe is easy, the drinks go down suspiciously well, and it's one of those spots where you look around and think, yeah... this is exactly where I was supposed to end up tonight. Five out of five stars, because apparently perfection does exist and it decided to hide behind a barbershop read more

Great little bar situated behind an actual barber shop. A true speakeasy. Dim lit, sultry, retro vibes the moment you walk in. Full size bar with ample seating and booth seating. A separate room with couches, a rad skylight with art, and a cool Sponge Bob SquarePants fish tank. I liked all the small details to make it the special place it is. We came here during happy hour. It was just us and a few other people, which was nice. Our bartender was friendly and hospitable. She gave us some great recommendations of places to eat close by and served up some amazing libations. I had the strawberry fields. It hit the spot! Not too sweet but ever so refreshing. Perfect! My husband was happy with his old fashioned and my sons delighted with their drinks; The Hot Heather which is their most popular drink and the Kyiv Mule. They automatically add gratuity to the bill and let you know so there are no surprises. According to our bartender, this place is standing room only after 10pm, so it was nice we came when we did. No draft beer, which my son said was a knock on this place. The food was delicious! For being bar food, they put a healthy spin on it, which some can appreciate. Although my boys prefer grease and fried bar food, like French fries with a grilled cheese melt, they did like the kale. A great way to end our work week. We will definitely be back. Parking is simple. Street parking or two parking lots in the back. Cheers! read more

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Loved the venue and interior design, the speakeasy vibe is great, and most of the staff were welcoming. But the bartender we had? Horrid. Disgusting. Disappointing. The drinks were the most watered-down alcohol I've ever had, and when I called it out, he told me I was "tripping." My five-foot friend, who has way less tolerance than me, said the same thing -- and he had the audacity to tell her she was drunk. That kind of behavior is not just unprofessional, it's disrespectful. Bars that pull stunts like this don't last. People notice when they're being served watered-down drinks and talked down to. Learn to be respectful -- that's the only way you'll keep customers coming back. And on top of everything: put on a shirt. Wearing a tank top behind the bar is smelly, unhygienic, and not what anyone expects in a place that presents itself as a premium speakeasy. Blind Barber, shame on you. read more

Came here on a friday night for happy hour. It was blissfully uncrowded. We took over the room with the Spongebob Squarepants fishtank and tropical vibes dome. You have to order drinks at the bar but they will bring your food to your table. The Kyiv Mules (nice to support Ukraine by renaming it) were strong and $9 during HH. We also got a $8 grilled cheese that was gooey and yummy. The best part is the retro vibes of the lounge. And remember this is a speakeasy so you have to pass through the barber shop to enter although the entrance isn't really hidden. read more

Blind Barber - Pineapple under the sea - Barbers Near Me - Highland Park, California

What??? I was shocked when I realized I haven't reviewed Blind Barber before. I had a birthday party here shortly after they opened and have been back several times since. For those that don't know, there's a hidden speakeasy located behind the Barbershop. It has a funky décor that will take you back to the 70s. The bartenders can whip up creative craft cocktails in addition to the classics, and they offer a limited food menu featuring imaginative grilled cheese sandwiches, which are nommy! During lockdown, the only way to gain access was by reservation only, so I was surprised when PIC and I walked by and saw the sign advertising Happy Hour. I grabbed his arm and said, "It's open again. Let's get a drink!" Jesus was behind the bar. He has a warm, friendly personality. I told him I was digging the tunes and he said on Sundays he plays his own personal playlist. (They have a DJ most nights.) Not only does Jesus make a good drink he also has great taste in music. I ordered a HH margarita. It was very refreshing and perfect for the hot summer evening. PIC & I enjoyed our cocktails and conversation with Jesus and came back the following Sunday because he is that cool! The place gets crowded later in the evening, so if you want to relax and chill I suggest Happy Hour, especially on Sunday when Jesus is manning the bar. This place is card only and %18 gratuity is automatically added to the bill in addition to a 2% service charge, which is a total bummer! *Open Tues - Sun 6 pm - close *HH Tues - Sun 6 pm - 8 pm *Metered parking in the back lot or on the street. read more

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I am updating my review to communicate that I don't just randomly complain about security service and I am very careful when I use the word "HUGE jerk". My reviews are honest, and I hope you can avoid the poorly trained security member that we encountered with glasses. His poor treatment of us is something I will remember and pushes guests away. Steer clear! read more

This isn't a speakeasy or bar that's brought up on lists of speakeasy's but it should be. You would never know what is hiding in here by just walking or driving by. We got here after a show during the week closing on midnight so we had the place almost to ourselves. The ambience is normally very lively, dj on the weekends and pretty crowded so being able to get a seat with ease was nice. The beer menu lacks a bit of originality but this is more of a cocktail place so if you're a beer drinker you've been warned. Other than that it was a good menu with nice variety and it even had options for those that don't drink alcohol with some refreshing mocktails. The drinks were good, not much to say about the beer since it's canned or bottled. The mocktails were good from what my group said. As well as other mixed drinks. Service is what you would expect, bartender was cool he went over drinks made sure we knew what we were ordering. Just simple straight forward hospitality. It's a nice spot to come for a drink anytime. The vibe is very laid back and if you want the novelty of a speakeasy then this is a spot to visit. read more

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Beware! If you go to this spot, do not feel pressured into leaving an additional tip. I say additional because apparently they tip themselves and it starts at 18%. So any added tip increases that %. In other words, they are telling you "the beer costs this much and in order for you to buy it, we require a minimum of 18% tip. That is also the reason we do not accept cash." Besides that, it's a nice spot. The place has good music and plenty of space to sit and enjoy. I wonder if SB 478 will put a stop to this. They should be more transparent about this type of stuff. This takes away from a good experience. read more

Blind Barber - "Automatic" gratuity and "service" charge. Almost $2! - Barbers Near Me - Highland Park, California

Bartender was so rude for no reason. I asked for a shot of tequila chilled, then he rolled his eyes while saying "you want a tequila shot with ice cubes in it?" Do you not know how to do your job? read more

Great spot for a comedy show. Very good comics overall and some are working on material or trying to figure out their voice. One comic, won't say who, had an off day and that makes me think he needs to lay off the drink. The restroom was surprisingly clean, so five stars for that. I think this spot is nicer than the one in Culver City. read more

**BEWARE WOMEN*** I really wanted to like Blind Barber, but after my experience, I'll never be coming back. First of all, they sneak hidden fees onto the check and still have the nerve to bother you for more tips. It just feels so shady and dishonest. But what really made me uncomfortable was seeing security tackle a woman who couldn't have been more than 100 lbs. It was completely unnecessary and honestly really disturbing to witness. As a woman myself, I did not feel safe there at all. Also, Justin, you're weird. Enough said. Avoid this place. read more

Truly a barber shop. We entered and it was completely empty when we got there. Walked to the door to the back which is the entrance to the speakeasy. Reserved a table and was seated immediately. It was around 9pm and the place was fairly empty. First drink was the "smoke & dagger" which was absolutely phenomenal! I'm not even a big cucumber fan and I enjoyed this drink so much I even ate the cucumber. It was so light and refreshing. Then I got long islands. The spot got pretty packed along 11pm, there was a DJ the whole time playing some good "oldies", eg what I grew up with. Spot is very much a dance spot during the late night. read more

Blind Barber - Smoke & dagger - SO SO GOOD!!!! - Barbers Near Me - Highland Park, California

I want to preface by saying I generally have fun at this bar on the weekends. It was the first time I had gone out to karaoke which happens on Wednesdays and I possibly picked a bad day to come because there were some A-list celebrities also out for karaoke. Because of this, the DJ favored them a lot and put them ahead of people on the sign up list. It was not a good feeling to experience, but then again I was up against actresses. I thought highland park was untouched by the bribery of Hollywood but I guess I was wrong. I hope the DJ of the night learns from this experience and isn't so easily bought out by celebrities read more

Bar tender was RUDE so I didn't tip his a... what sad is that we come here all the time and never really had anything bad to say about this place...except this time. He was mad because I ordered one drink at a time and was not ready with both orders the first time. read more

Closed early and who ever closed is rude!!! Aggressively locked us out. We are HP natives and locals. We def do not recommend. Who ever closes needs a happy meal. read more

I went here to hangout with friends. I ordered one beer for the night. I got served by this big guy with orange hair and facial hair, . He gave me this angry stared down for couple of seconds while he was holding the tablet after I paid because I didn't tip him. It was a weird moment. It got me agitated. I think he was trying to intimidate me, but he's not scary at all. He kinda reminds of jelly roll. I just want to warn others to watch out for that guy. Make sure to tip him just to make him happy. read more

The Pomelo Anderson was one of the best tasting cocktails I had this night. The drink itself was so fruity and refreshing, very tasty. The coarse salt on the rim was a great touch. They were also playing good r&b, and everyone was just vibing. Super fun bar. read more

Wow so I guess I'm not the only one who's experienced a tipping problem here. Me and a friend came here one night and we arrived at around 12:30am. Upon arrival we decided to order drinks and I proceeded to pay with my card and didn't tip. The bartender then proceeded to try and shake me down for tip money when it was literally my first drink of the night and I just arrived. I thought tips were earned not given ? Anyway as I'm walking away I hear bartender say "enjoy your last drink of the night" and then he starts to talk to another bartender. Seriously? This is the people you employ at this establishment? I thought tipping was earned not given ? Anyways I don't think I'll be back here for a while if any. The music they play is subpar at best and the aesthetic of the place is nice if you're looking for that kind of stuff. Very rude employees and I hope this doesn't hurt future customers. Wouldn't recommend coming here as the drinks are already expensive and the bartenders will require that you always tip them on every transaction. Nice work ethics. read more

This location is a lot different than the other locations. We only went for a cocktail and quickly left but I can't wait to come back. The service was great and the bartender - kahlia was great! She made an amazing paperless plane! She was attentive and really sweet to Everyone that ordered with her. Before entering make sure you have proper Covid documentation! Highly recommend the paperless plane and the truffle popcorn! read more

Blind Barber - Truffle popcorn - Barbers Near Me - Highland Park, California

HUGE shoutout to the bartender who helped my friend have her birthday party here. We intentionally chose a Sunday night because it was less crowded and it paid off--basically felt like we had rented the place out for a private party. Easily fit 50 people and we could have had even more. Call ahead if you're planning on having a larger party or if you plan to eat here. The food is not always available. It also looks like there could be DJs on some nights. There was a deck in the corner that we were able to plug in and play our basic af birthday club songs. Drinks: heavy handed for our bartender and on the stronger side for sure--still tasted delicious and decently balanced. Offers beer, wine, cocktails and limited food menu Parking: paid street Wifi: no Seating: indoor tables and booths Payment: card only, accepts AMEX Vibe: casual speakeasy (not too stuffy) Dress code: casual to casual night out read more

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Blind Barber is always a great time, I always bring people that are new to the area here because it's a really fun environment with great music and drinks. The barber shop/speakeasy just adds to the fun of the place but even without that element it's just a really fun place to hang out. They tend to have djs on the weekends and the music genres can vary a bit but it's always a good time. The drinks are well made craft that give you a nice flavor without being overly pretentious. The bartenders are friendly enough but usually pretty busy. I never have a problem finding a seat here as long as you get there somewhat early. I really like that the crowd is pretty mixed which makes for a nice experience since most of the HLP spots tend to be a little less diverse. Great spot for a night out with friends or a date but it can get a little loud so conversation isn't going to come easily. read more

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S/O JESUS best bartender, super nice, 10/10 service. Checked up on me and my hg from weirdos. A girls girl fr. The bar is super cute too. Definitely will be back read more

I drove 40 minutes to get to this place on a Saturday night, at about 8-9pm. I had a long week of work and finally had gotten the opportunity to go have a little fun. Once arrived I walked to the bar and ordered a drink, the bartender looked at me and told me.. "i'll serve you water and no drinks for you" I thought he was joking! He then told the other bartender not to serve me. For the record I was 100% sober! I spoked to the security and told him what happened, he agreed that it was very strange due to I was NOT drunk at all. I ask to speak to management but the manager seemed extremely busy as the place was pretty full. I will describe the bartender.. skinny Caucasian looking guy with a man bun light hair about 5'9, the other guy was a heavy tall guy Caucasian also, light hair man bun. This was very unfair, he made me feel horrible and embarrassed in the presence of my friends. My friends and I would never go back there as this was a terrible experience. read more

I came here for a friend's birthday a few weeks ago. It's a really cool speakeasy concept where you enter through a legit barber shop (not operating at night though) and walk into a speakeasy bar. On the Friday that I was there, they were playing a mix of hip-hop and r&b ranging from the 90s to now. We got there pretty early (around 10pm) so at that time, it was still a bit spacious; but by midnight, it was slammed. Lines took a while to get drinks and it was HOTT IN THHURR. This is a place where mostly people are single and looking to mingle with an age range of 21 - 35. read more

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What a cool place! I went with a party of 4 on a Friday night, relatively early in the night around 8pm or so. We were able to get a seat quickly but I noticed that most tables were reserved or full, so reservations are highly recommended! First of all, I have only been to the location in Chicago and didn't even realize there was one in Highland Park! We walked through the barber shop and into the back via a door on the left side of the back wall. Immediately you go into a dimly lit hallway and then walk into the main room. There is the bar area where a lot of people stood or sat on stools, and there are a few small seating areas and two larger, more private/secluded areas which are great for larger parties. We didn't try any food but each ordered a cocktail. My favorite was the Hot Heather and least favorite was Strawberry Fields. Parking - we found paid parking in a lot nearby (only about 75 cents and used quarters) Service - Friendly but busy so can be a little slow, but you know they are hustling and trying to be attentive to everyone which I can appreciate Facilities - the restrooms are all gender and sometimes you'll have multiple people/genders in there at once which I have never seen before read more

Blind Barber - Barbers Near Me - Highland Park, California

I love a bar that provides a great ambience. This place definitely has that potential and delivered. It's great for toconversation over some cocktails. The bartender was kind great suggestions and also crafted a drink of his own (el guapo) I enjoyed it was definitely different reminded me of a old fashion but more depth and dimension to it. The service was good I will say beware if you're here for a nice drink and on a budget. They do charge you a automatic gratuity 18.00% and a service charge of 2.00% which was unexpected. Overall I enjoyed our visit keep in mind I came on a Sunday 9pm with my girlfriends. Definitely considering this place for a date or a catch up with the girls. Also he had lovely music taste we enjoyed it. read more

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The concept is pretty cool, I did like the design of the exterior. The drinks were good not overly sweet, this place just needs more bar stools, not convenient for a girl in heels. It does get a little crowded for a small area in the back. I was lucky the gentleman next to be was nice to give me his seat. Also, needs better music. It was not my vibe. read more

Blind Barber - salty dog & red hot señortia - Barbers Near Me - Highland Park, California

Place sucks, don't come here. They automatically add both gratuity and a service charge to your bill, then have the audacity to still ask for an additional tip at the bottom of their receipt to guilt trip you out of more money. Greed at its finest, people need to stop giving these places their business until they cut out this insane tip culture crap. Absolute clowns in management read more

I went to the Blind Barber in Highland Park for the first time last night. First, the positives: cute space, love the speakeasy vibe, the event that was being hosted at the time was a ton of fun. Now the reason for the 2-star review here is that I had gotten 3 drinks in total and used my card to pay, wrote in a tip, and went on my way. When I got home, I was way surprised and disappointed to see that there had been an 18% gratuity added to my check that the bartender failed to bring to my attention, which resulted in a 41% total tip based on the original check's amount. Now before anyone starts rolling their eyes or claiming I should have looked closer, I did in fact verify the line items for the drinks that I had ordered and consumed. The issue here is that automatic gratuity is not standard practice and when it is used, patrons should be made aware of this. Hell, every coffee that you purchase these days is emblazoned with "CAUTION: HOT COFFEE IS HOT" when all hot coffee is expected to be hot. Not all bars add automatic gratuity so it should be brought to customers' attention when automatic gratuity is employed. The practice of sneaking it onto a person's bill without their knowledge is shameful and akin to theft. I will likely be returning to the bar in the future, because as I said the bar itself is good, it's the business practices that might prevent me from coming back if management has any problem with adjusting my bill when I call them later today. read more

Terrible customer service. If zero stars were an option, this would warrant it. I had made an appointment for a haircut after having visited the speakeasy in the back multiple times. But when I arrived (on time), I was made to wait for 10 minutes before I realized my barber was not there. No communication about what was going on at all. Apparently my barber had cancelled and didn't bother let me know. Isn't that the whole reason for an appointment? I never received a notification or email or text about their cancellation. As I told the only barber there that I was leaving since I would be further delayed if I waited for them to get to me, he did not apologize but instead rudely told me I would be charged the 50% cancellation fee anyways. I couldn't believe it. I was told it was not their problem and I had to email them to get a refund. I left angry, walked into Fellow Barber over on the next block, and they took care of immediately, had me out the door in 20 minutes with a fresh cut. That's the way it's done. And apparently, they've heard many similar stories of bad experiences at Blind Barber from their clientele. Seems like they should stop masquerading as a barber shop, ditch the whole speakeasy gimmick and just stick to serving drinks and not wasting people's valuable time. I am deeply disappointed by this establishment's lack of respect. As a long-time resident, I've never encountered such disrespect and unprofessionalism from a local business. Despite being excited to try their barbering services and being a fan of the bar, my experience was disheartening. The treatment I received has permanently tainted my perception of Blind Barber. My previous recommendations to friends and my neighborhood pride have been eroded by this incident. I sincerely hope that this review serves as a wakeup call for the establishment to address its customer service issues. Just doesn't seem like the way to make it right is to offer a discount to come back for more terrible service and not address the issue with their rude employees. Sadly, I will not be returning to Blind Barber Highland Park for either the barbering services or the speakeasy. I feel compelled to share my disappointing experience on platforms like Yelp and social media to ensure others are aware. I hope the establishment can prove that my encounter was an anomaly, but my faith has been significantly shaken. read more

Blind Barber - Terrible service, I should be charging them for wasting MY time! - Barbers Near Me - Highland Park, California

So, I've been to other BB locations before and to be honest it's been a mixed bag. I was kind of hesitant when it was suggested as a the next stop. The set up is still the same, there's a legit barber shop out front but and then you go through a door and into the bar. The retro, 70s den-ish decor is still there but the service is definitely more responsive and friendly. Maybe it was because it was an off-peak day but the bartender was friendly, quick with recommendations and based on that I tried the IMPEACH 45. Politics or not, it was a good whiskey based cocktail, like a peach pie spiked with bourbon. It's hard to be surprised by whiskey based cocktails, so it was a nice to have a drink that wasn't a twist on the usual. read more

Blind Barber - Barbers Near Me - Highland Park, California

What I love about highland park, is there are always new discoveries! It is crazy that you can live in this area and think you've seen most spots from driving and walking on figueroa and then boom, a new discovery! My boyfriend had been looking for a spot to get his hair cut and came across this barber shop. As he was getting his hair cut, had realized people coming in and out of this back door. He asked about it, and was told that there was actually a bar there. He told me about this spot, so we decided to check it out. This speak easy type bar is super cool! We stopped by on a Sunday and they had both booths and spots at the bar. They had a ton of options for drinks (beer, wine, cocktails) and also appetizers and grilled cheese sandwiches (that i guess they are famous for). I had a Moscow mule, which was super tasty and then an emerald titty which was also super yummy. The bartender was friendly and talkative which was cool! What was also nice is they had a dj, which made it not feel like a Sunday night. I would definitely come back, i had a lot of fun! read more

Blind Barber - Drink menu - Barbers Near Me - Highland Park, California

Cool spot and the reservation process was a breeze. I thought for sure they wouldn't be able to accommodate a table of 4 same night, on a Saturday, but Allyson emailed me within an hour and said they could! Typical COVID precautions: temp check at the door, you must wear a mask when you're not eating/drinking, staff is masked and sanitizing, and parties are capped at 6(you get a heads up in the confirmation email, in case you're thinking friends can just join you later). Each reservation is a 2 hour time limit, which is 30 min more than most places currently! Everything was good! DJ, staff, drinks, overall vibe with the other tables. I think everyone was down to have a good time and just enjoy being in a room with some strangers again. The seasonal cocktail menu is a little smaller than what I'd seen pictures of in the past, which is understandable given everything's just opening up again. Get the Smoke and Dagger if you go! It's super refreshing, which I wasn't expecting for a bourbon drink. read more

Blind Barber - Smoke and Dagger(left), N Figueroa 2.0(right), and a Hot Heather somewhere in the background - Barbers Near Me - Highland Park, California

Giving this place one star is too kind if i'm being real, I don't understand how unprofessional the staff here can really be. Especially the security here, they allowed an Assault to happen! Instead of caring for the girl who was hurt by a 6ft man he ended up saying it was both parties fault?? The girl who was shoved by this 6ft clown is in the wrong?? Idk safety is a pretty big thing to consider when coming to a bar and my friends definitely didnt feel safe at all tonight. read more