Saturday nights usually aren't my thing. But a coworker was…read morecelebrating their birthday so I hauled myself out to HP for celebrations. I was expecting to make an appearance, stay the polite amount of time, then bounce. That is not how the night went. At all. Firstly, I was given a Paloma to drink which is very nice. So I was chit chatting and relaxing on the patio with some other folks from work. However, when the friends decided to roll through and we started dancing, that's when the magic happened I hail from the time of yore with folded notes in class and calling for the time on the house phone. I'm old, y'all. So when there's music at a bar, unless it's a flashback night with indie sleeze or other ancient songs, I'm at a loss. I don't know who was DJing that night, but holy shit did that person transcend time and space with the fucking jams. Ranging from 90s house to modern cumbias this dance floor was fucking lit (or whatever the kids are saying nowadays) and we were sweating and dancing our asses off. It wasn't too crowded, the vibes were immaculate and I cannot want to come back with other friends and try again.

What a gem this is! A true community establishment in…read moreHighland Park. The Offbeat has been in operation for over 10 years and provides an incredibly diverse line up of entertainment. You can find dance parties featuring a wide variety of music styles and eras, comedy nights, Drag shows and brunches, burlesque events, Karaoke, and a warm neighborhood atmosphere. There is a back patio that is usually open, and there are vendor events there on most weekends. The staff are awesome as are the security guards. If you live in Highland Park count yourself very luck. If you are from out of town you need to plan a visit. Check out their schedule and get over here!

Gorgeous Space and I love the staff…read more One of the walls is a big garage door, so there is tons of air flow and natural light. It makes a great base camp, but also a great shooting location.

Came here for a birthday party hosted by a friend and it was a cool spacious spot with music, food…read moreand a cool ambiance. I had fun and I never felt cramped or uncomfortable.

What an amazing venue for live music! This is nothing short of a gem in Eagle Rock. The acoustics…read moreare fabulous and the setting is intimate. Do yourself a favor and come catch a live show here! Prices are very reasonable, the staff are very cool people and the parking is easy.

The place has great acoustics and a nice diverse lineup of musicians. I enjoyed the vibe and the…read moreatmosphere of the church sanctuary that also serves as a music venue.

Really disappointed to hear rocknites are no more. :(…read more That said, this place stands out even among Highland Park's many great spots. I haven't tried the food (though it is tempting), but the Asian-inspired cocktails are delicious. The vibe is awesome as well -- great seating, pool tables, and an arcade in the back. Definitely worth a visit!

We were in Highland Park on a Sunday morning trying to hit that viral Korean breakfast burrito…read morespot, but the line was crazy. Decided to just walk down York and find something else. Ended up at The Goldfish and walked into a spot that instantly felt like we weren't in LA anymore. Place really leans into that Thailand vibe. Nick was behind the bar and was super cool. Walked us through the menu, gave a few drink recs, and just made it easy. While waiting, we took a lap around the place and checked everything out. Tons of little details everywhere. You can tell someone really put thought into it. Nick mentioned the owner actually goes to Thailand often and brings stuff back for the restaurant, which makes sense once you see the space. There was one cook in the back handling everything and bringing plates out fresh. Food came out hot and honestly hit. We ordered the steak pad see ew, chicken fried rice, fried shrimp rolls, and drinks. No complaints. Glad the burrito line was long or we probably wouldn't have found this spot. Definitely coming back, feels like a good date night place.

Had such a great time here with friends and family. Although I did have trouble trying to book a…read morepackage with the events team since that is the only way to book for larger parties I was stressed out if this party would happen or not since I did not hear back. But maybe it is also because I emailed them too late? Besides that, my friend and I tried to do a surprise birthday party for my partner on the weekend. Come prepared because the wait can be long! The grand star for making this even happen is Melanie, she was super helpful and empathetic hearing my stressful mess as this was a last second resort. She told us 2 lane's aren't guarantee to be next to each other since there was a long wait but would try her best, understandable it is the weekend. Thankfully it all worked out we played for about 2 hours before our arms gave out. My partner was so happy to be here and spend it at Highland park bowl. Our server Carlos was also fantastic and gave us recommendations on what to order. They had this peach pizza that was so divine, can never go wrong with a classic margarita pizza. For a bowling alley I honestly did not expect their menu to be this tasty! I will say their drink menu is decent. They have a nice pool room with some arcade games, so you can never really get bored at this establishment. We all had a great time here no complaints we will be back and try again with there party email.

Note: This review is for the dining experience only. We did not bowl…read more I came here for the first time ever, and left wishing I came sooner! Hands down, without a doubt, best bowling alley food I've ever had in my existence. I'll start with the pizza because pizza is my favorite food. I was hesitant because I was at a bowling alley and I guess I've never had good food at a bowling alley until now. But when I looked around at all the pizza being served to different tables I just had to try it. I ordered the pepperoni pizza, and honestly it was sublime. I loved it. It was thin, crispy crust, good sauce, good cheese, good pepperoni. I devoured it. This pizza is better than most pizzas. I enjoyed it just as much as I have enjoyed Wildcrust, possibly enjoyed it more. Simply put, Highland Park Bowl makes a great pizza. Also got the calamari. Truly didn't have high expectations, maybe because I was at a bowling alley, but this calamari was shockingly good to me. Way better than expected, and would 100% order it again the next time I'm here. Additionally it was a pretty good sized portion. My wife ordered the burger and fries. She loved it. I tried it. I loved it. Fries were amazing. Would order it again for sure. The ambience is very cool. Had no idea this place has been around for like a century. Loved the vintage feel. So much character. Staff were super friendly. Although I think they may have been short staffed when we went. It seemed like there was only one server taking care of the whole place. She was really nice though and our food came out surprisingly quick. Came at 5:30pm on a Thursday and parked on the street right out front. Street parking is 1hr up until 8pm I believe. We were in and out of there in less than an hour. I timed it haha. Loved coming here and will be back sometime!

It's Pliny the Younger season and Verdugo Bar came through again! Year after year the team here…read morealways has everything organized and gets through the line quickly and with a smile. Lines were long and the staff moved quickly to get through everyone even with special requests for cocktails. They tapped their first keg of Younger 45 minutes in and didn't skip a beat on moving the line with the next keg. Thank you again Verdugo Bar for an awesome release! Cheers to another year of Pliny the Younger!

Holy cow! Waited 30 minutes for a drink here and I was sitting smack dab in the middle of the bar…read more I had the best seat at a bar I've ever had in my life and a bartender wouldn't look at my 6'6" figure which is meticulously sculpted by the way. Part of the issue is this bar claims to be a cocktail bar but the vibe is 100% DIVE. You can't be serving these fancy cocktails at a place like this with this many patrons with this few of bartenders specifically when the bartenders have this level of tunnel vision. The periphs on these bartenders should disqualify them from operating a motor vehicle which speaking of, I just crashed my own motor vehicle while writing this review. Thankfully I wasn't too impaired because the service at Verdugo bar was so painstakingly slow. 2 stars

Absolutely unacceptable experience. My friend, who is disabled, was denied entry into the bar by a…read moresecurity guard named Valery, and the way it was handled was beyond disrespectful. There was no reasonable explanation, no attempt to accommodate, and no basic human decency shown. It's 2026--there is zero excuse for treating someone with a disability like they don't belong. This wasn't just poor service, it was discriminatory and degrading. Places like this should be held accountable for how they treat people. I will never come back, and I strongly urge others to think twice before supporting a business that allows this kind of behavior.

Solid bar. Good people. Can sometimes be dead but still decent…read more Dark lighting. Good vibes and music. Micheladas are really good here.

The vibe of this cocktail bar was so cool. They have so many records lined up against the wall, and…read morethere's someone always playing records and switching out records. I loved the cocktail that I got (unfortunately I can't remember which drink I got but I'm sure they're all pretty fantastic), and the vibes are top notch. This was the first bar my friends and I bar hopped to that night, and it set the mood for the rest of the night. I loved how vibey and dark the bar was, and it felt very intimate.

I can't believe I just barely checked out Gold Line. DJ, Producer and founder of Stones Throw…read moreRecords, Peanut Butter Wolf, opened this bar several years ago next to the Stones Throw office to create a space where DJs can pull vinyl from the walls of his vast collection and throw them on the deck for everyone to enjoy. Not only is there a wide variety of music, but they carry an impressive amount of top tier Japanese whisky, bourbon, rye, scotch, gin, mezcal, tequila, vodka, rum and more! They can make just about any cocktail, but they have some great highballs and signature drinks ranging from $14-$20. I tried the Goldliner, Japanese Old Fashioned and Nitro Espresso Martini and they were all delicious and well balanced. The bartenders are all really cool and service was pretty quick. The disco ball in the lounge area, the wall of vinyl and old photos of iconic artists give retro vibes. My friend DJ'd the night I stopped in and played nothing but 45s of classics for 3 hours. Gold Line would be my watering hole if I lived in the area!