Whoever keeps shitting in the hallway bathroom trash cans where the bottom second bar is please stop. The homie josh works and has to clean it up and hes a good mfer dude. read more

This is my go-to place for meeting up with friends for drinks in Hollywood, but I also like to go by myself and just hang out at the bar. They have a generous happy hour and frequent specials and I like their selection of whiskey. The food has always been solid, and most recently the beef nachos were the prettiest nachos I've ever seen and really delicious. The bartenders always have good vibes and are fun to hang out with. The music is usually good too but there is a jukebox as well so you can choose your own music. It's super dark and laid-back and historic and I can almost always find parking on the street nearby, so this is a standby for me. read more

Boardner's - Beef nachos - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

Came here for Bar Sinister's Anniversary. The vibe was fun in the beginning. They had multiple rooms in operation and the music is always good. You get a welcome glass of complimentary champagne. Unfortunately, the place was way over capacity. Pretty soon you can barely move and people started dancing in the hallways so it was hard to get around. It got really stuffy too. They should have kept things up to code since it is a safety issue. On the plus side, the gift bags were great! read more

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Adding to the stolen phone reviews. The vibe is great but the people who work here just seem miserable. Got kicked out by security while looking for my phone because I was "stumbling too much". When my friend apologized for us being frantic he told us to be quite and follow him. They were kicking so many people out, it was crazy. Almost like they hit capacity and just wanted people to leave so they can get new people to pay at the door. I want to go back bc it is a nice venue but I'm not sure I would. read more

I love this place. Been going there for 30 years. I can't believe it doesn't have a better than the Frolic Room which has serious personel problems. The Burgundy Room is also fun but between the three this is the spot!!!! read more

Even going here since 1999. I liked the last bar they had in the place and I miss all my friends that are dead that I use to hangout there with. I'm 60 already but man there were some smart creative people I met there over the years. I plan on going again soon. read more

Old school since 1942. I was in the area and stopped by to check out the interior and use the restroom. The doorman was kind and I just strolled in to check out this time warp. I love seeing these bars with so much character still existing in our every changing world. read more

Service and staff are great. Dark cosy atmosphere. Food is so so, maybe I ordered the wrong thing. Drinks top notch! Fun read more

Boardner's - Cocktails at Boardners prior to an event next door. - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

i am somewhere else and theyre playing better music not the same motherfucking stupud ahit fuck you

Visited for the first time last night and am wondering how it has not been part of my Hollywood rotation. Service was friendly and spot on. Atmosphere is dark and chill. My martini was perfect. And the drinks are cheap! There's daily happy hour until 8 and all-day Sundays. Plenty of inside seating with the addition of a patio. We didn't eat there but understand Oscar (the chef) is a great cook and there's often specials, too (my friend mentioned a lobster ravioli!) Nothing is going to go down here either because there is watchful but unobtrusive security. Adding Boardner's to my list of Hollywood spots. read more

Kind of hidden, but well worth it. I'd never been here, but it was one of the missus' old haunts. It's sweet as! Definitely check out an event there. read more

I visited Boardner's for happy hour with my women's walking group. The 8 of us easily got seated at a central table. Food and drinks have to be ordered at the bar, which did get a short line at some point in the evening. The bartender was really nice and made drinks pretty fast. I got the nachos and an espresso martini, which were both fantastic. I know, stunning combo. lol The vibe is a little dark and grungy, but in a cool LA way. I grew up in Silverlake, so I can only handle Hollywood in small doses, but this spot is a nice gem. I was also lucky enough to find street parking since the bar is right off of the main strip. read more

So pleased with this hidden gem!!! Had reservations cancelled by the stupid Christmas bar around the block so walked over here. Ambiance and vibe is intimate but cozy, simple decor creates a backdrop for an elevated drink and food menu. Happy hour was offered from 5-8pm with discounted beer/wine/well and food. Got the espresso martini which tasted delicious and another cucumber/ginger and gin drink that was AMAZING. Drinks pack a PUNCH yet are well balanced and reasonably priced. Cocktails are extremely well curated and service was IMPECCABLE. Both bartenders there checked up on us and served us in a timely manner. Fried cauliflower and happy hour tacos were great! Brought with plates, napkins, silverwear, sauces, everything! Not a single thing lacking from the service. Definitely recommend and absolutely worth supporting. read more

Boardner's - espresso martini fire af - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

Went last night and it was fun and really packed but the bartenders rude asf.I didn't get his name but he was at the outside bar: tall older man with grey short hair. I bought two shots and he gave me the receipt, I signed it and was about to get cash out my purse for a tip, he then grabbed the receipt and looked at me and called me a bitch. Very rude and unprofessional petty ass bartenders. Did not tip his ass for sure after that. read more

Always wanted to try Boardner's since it's such a Hollywood institution! I am not the bar hopping type, but I like to find cool bars for a drink with friends here and there. Boardner's been around since 1942, many stars stopped by here for a drink, old Hollywood era stars like Errol Flynn, Ed Wood, Robert Mitchum (we sat in a booth under his signed photo, how cool!), Charles Bukowski, etc. They even shot a few scenes here for "Ed Wood", Tim Burton's movie, inside at the bar and outside. So we were early birds here (it opens at 5 pm) for my husband's birthday, eager to try their HH. It goes from 5pm to 8 pm. For beers, you save if you get bottled beer, we got a couple of Dos Equis on tap. Food is $7, so we tried their Nachos with carnitas, nice, fresh, smaller side, but full of flavor and ingredients (avocado, cheese, jalapenos, beans, sour cream, nice salsa), BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders (you get 2 and fries, which is a pretty good deal)- decent, the sauce was a tad sweet for me, but birthday boy liked it. We enjoyed a lot their street tacos, got the asada, nicely cooked steak, fresh ingredients. Great HH hour! Very nice service, the bartender couldn't be more welcoming and helpful, great staff in general. Water from the house (they have jugs with water and lemon on the side), clean restroom, they also have a nice outdoor area where they had some musicians playing. I loved their atmosphere, darkly lit, nice booths, old school Hollywood decor. They were playing decent music, 80's tunes. Don't love the TV-s here, it takes away from the mysterious vibe. The regulars are cool. They happened to have somebody who gathered a lot of people for their birthday and it was getting a tad too crowded, had to push and shove to get some attention that I needed to get out of my booth and use the restroom. So inconsiderate folks who ignored other patrons. That was the worst part, but it's just a thing of timing. I would come here again, enjoy the atmosphere, the food and the legends smiling from the wall. We need to preserve places like this around! read more

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Awful environment if you are a woman The bouncers were extremely misogynist and would not even let us into the door and called me drunk, even though I do not drink alcohol. I really think you should avoid this club if you are a woman. I also think that these men should get some sort of consequence for the way that they treat the guests. Borderline hate crime honestly Also, when I said that I was afraid that the bouncer might hurt me because he was being very aggressive towards me. The other bouncer laughed and rolled his eyes at me. Very much treated me and my female friends like we were crazy women and they didn't even treat us like human beings It was honestly really sick and even made me hate my own gender for a second Apparently, the manager and the owner of this place is also immature so i'm not sure this problem will get fixed soon so steer clear read more

Boardner's - The bouncer that was screaming at women smaller than him and accusing of being drunk and refusing to let in even though I do not drink - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

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Opening at 5pm Boardners has become our local go-to for my husband and I as this was where our first date was. There is such a positive vibe to this place that makes me proud that this is the neighborhood I live in. The staff and patrons are artistic in every different type of cinematic field. Eli, Cat & Keenan are all equally amazing to us and always have been kind, consistent and fun to talk to. And can handle this sometimes very high volume barscape with ease. I recommend the entire menu but tend to ricochet between the steamed dumplings, the angel hair pasta and my favorite salad in town - their Cobb Salad - which happens to have been invented in Hollywood, so its nice that Boardners makes a solid one. Speaking of history, Boardners is that - from the classic Hollywood studio system era onwards this place has served the hard working people of the Motion Picture Industry and you can feel it. There is something special here that makes you want to stay the night, journal, meet new talented friends and enjoy the vibe as it opens up into a busy fun place. A true Actor & Musician hangout ! Every time I'm here I get into awesome conversation with talented and very funny people who are either writing their own content or just performed for the day on a set! The back courtyard is a great place to take guests who visit as it adds to the whole Hollywood vibe and hosts live music some nights and the acoustics are perfection for this. read more

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Love this place good Mac n cheese and drinks are good af. It's lowkey for the most part read more

Boardner's - My first time here! - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

I usually love coming here for the music and vibes, but whichever bartenders were working the shift on the night of 11/25 for the club decades event overcharged me and my friends. If you're going to leave an open tab here- make sure you keep track of what they ring up on your card!! They don't give "itemized" receipts here so they just hand write your items down if you want. They charged us for 3 drinks we didn't even order. We had ordered 8 drinks total but they rung us up for 11 drinks. Unfortunately we didn't notice until we had gotten home because their tactic for writing receipts is so stupid that I didn't wanna waste my time breaking it down in the middle of the club. My mistake- now I know for future! read more

Boardner's - Their version of an itemized receipt - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

What can I say about this Hollywood haunt... Stop in around 7 PM for some happy hour priced cocktails and check out the patio in the back. Food: TRUFFLE FRIES PERFECT balance of truffle flavor to crispy potato shell and don't skimp on the aioli. It's delicious with just a hint of spice. BURGER (with fries included I might add) Good portion to price point. Toasted bun on both sides was an added bonus. And ALSO the pickles... I always appreciate a sweet pickle with burgers to balance the salty taste. Delicious. Fries are plain...ly delicious. No truffles necessary read more

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had an extremely disturbing and unacceptable experience at Blue Mondays in Hollywood. My friend and I waited in line for several minutes to use the restroom while watching other groups enter together with no issue. When we exited the bathroom, two male staff/security members immediately cornered us in the hallway. They began watching us closely, then proceeded to grab me, ridicule us, call us names, and physically drag us out of the venue, claiming we were not allowed to go into the restroom together -- despite having just allowed multiple other groups to do the same moments earlier. We were not causing any disturbance, had not broken any rules, and had never interacted with these men before. Being cornered, touched, and forcibly removed by two men as two young women was intimidating, inappropriate, and completely unprofessional. Management should immediately review the security camera footage from the hallway outside the bathrooms at the time this occurred, as it will clearly show how we were approached, grabbed, verbally harassed, and removed without justification. This matter is now being handled by my lawyers as sexual harassment and improper conduct by staff/security. The behavior displayed raises serious concerns about guest safety, discrimination, and harassment within this establishment. Until this is properly addressed and accountability is taken, I would not recommend this venue to anyone. read more

twice that I have been, I have been denied entry for "being too drunk" when I'm a disabled individual unable to stand flat footed. i stumbled once in line and that was enough for them to deny me entry and ignore my claims of being disabled. when they pulled me aside to question me, they claimed that my eyes were not glossy, and that I did seem to be causing a disturbance, yet still would not let me into the club. once would have been a simple mistake, but twice is crazy and frankly ableist. read more

Rude bartender only let girls go first made me wait 7 minutes gave us terrible fruit and he's the blonder older guy with grey. Kinda hair and alcholism brunette bartender was chill tho with sunglasses because he's high the blonde older one who flirts and lets underage girls drink read more

Third Super Bowl in a row here. Food specials are always the best! And Cat delivers behind the bar! read more

Boardner's - Chili dog special - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

Trisha fires the good bartenders without knowing the full truth. I want to support her but I can not. She fired a bartender in Glendale for a situation that was not the bartenders fault. I was there. She really doesn't look at the full picture and I cannot support any of her bars if this is how she is. She doesn't empower women. She puts them down. Women who don't support women can not be supported. Sorry but not sorry! read more

Drinks were AMAZING, and internal staff was very nice and kind. Unfortunately, the bouncer was extremely rude to us upton entering, cussed us out and escalated a situation that did not need to be escalated. We do not plan on coming back. read more

I've been to this place once and it was sooo much fun. Music was amazing and drinks were good. Recently they've been having abnormally strict dress codes that are really unnecessary. Which I never was aware of before and still got in with friends. For instance, (you need to wear all dark colors, NO jeans, NO white or sports shoes, NO hats, NO baggy stuff and girls should wear what? skirts and dresses only? What if I wanna dress a bit more comfy? AND THERE IS NO PLACE ONLINE WHERE I CAN FIND THE DAMN DRESS CODE OF THE NIGHT. Chatgpt was my closest option... Chatgpt like cmon. They're losing lotssss of money and customers if they continue this. It's a shame because this place would've been one of my fav places but they're ruining it for themselves and their business by this oddly strict dress code most people aren't aware of. Like ok let me just turn emo/goth then I can go?! nope. lol. read more

Oldest bar in LA Owner died at the end of the bar Jukebox group playlist controlled by your phones Decent fish and chips Stay classy, Boardners! read more

Security accused me of the INTENTION of doing drugs in the bathroom. Because my friend said I got something to tell you away from the other people we're with right now ("She obviously said let's go to the bathroom together") So this security person I have no idea who hurt, but he did not know how to be nice. I understand that he doesn't know me or who I am. He didn't stick around to find out either. Though as a guest at the bar, socializing having a fun time it really rubs you the wrong way when the security is banging on the door while your homegirl is say so he just proposed to me. Like fuck you security person for ruining that. Personally I don't do any other drugs beyond the ones they sell in the bar which as far as I know is alcohol (I don't know if they sell anything else, never asked) . I don't even smoke cigarettes. I had no purse or big clothes on me in this altercation. Which this security person saw, my friend hadn't even started peeing at this point. I obviously stepped out as a goodie fucking two shoe. Though if it's such a fucking big deal for the bar to make sure people don't do drugs in their bathrooms why don't they: 1.Install the black lights in the bathrooms. 2. officially train their bouncers to screen people and purses(I know, if they shoved it in their ass you wouldn't know but common....) 3. if people together in the one toilet stalls is not okay, then put some signs that says occupancy 1 person at a time. AND if you want to be real cheeky you add "help us fight drugs and lines" which is kinda funny cause lines is also drugs! As a bartender myself I understand it sucks to have to deal with people doing drugs in your bathrooms, but they don't need the company to do it... We used to spray pam spray or baker's joy on the surfaces in the bathrooms to stop people from doing drugs in our bathrooms or at least the joy of it. Find your solutions but don't yell at your guests. Sure ask about the intent but be nice about it, don't accuse anyone. that really won't pull customers. That'll only create bad reputation. -- Probably never going back there. Me and my bestie that's getting married, no creeds to Boardner's read more

Have gone a few times and I love the atmosphere. Definitely looking to make this one a regular in the rotation.

Coolest old school Hollywood bar ever. It's definitely where the Rat Pack would hang.

Had a great time at Boardners, once I had gone through two levels of security (including a too-friendly pat down). Prices are Hollywood club level, which is to say, far too high. But I felt safe, had fun dancing and watching a live band in the back. read more

Love this place. It used to be the place me and my husband would go to for a drink before heading to blue Mondays next door. But now, we like to come just for a chill night. Couple drinks and surprisingly amazing food. The drinks are always delicious. But I'm not gonna lie, I'm here for the nachos. I don't know what it is, but the chicken nachos are amazing. They hit the spot every time. And they are not stingy with the portions! And the good music is a plus. read more

Boardner's - Chicken Nachos - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

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Bouncer was rude to me and my family. The bar itself was nice tho. Good food and good prices. Bartender was kind.

Went to Boardner's last night, hadn't been in quite a while. Some of the staff including bouncers were standing outside, one youngish lady was sitting on a stool outside the door. Someone told her she's not checking enough ID's. She let the men through in my group, then turned to me as a joke (We're all in our 50s), and MOCKINGLY asked me for my ID--and when I offered automatically--she literally laughed in my face along with all the other staff/bouncers. Normally, I don't care about these things, but why embarass the customer over being older when the bar was dead inside. Poorly played. If they can't control what goes on with their staff before you even get in, what are they doing in the kitchen and behind the bar? Everyone in our group will never return. read more

Drinks are okay, Bouncers suck they're quite rude and frankly too stupid to do their jobs properly, one time I got denied entry because my jeans weren't pitch black and multiple of my female friends have been harassed by security there. They will frequently lie about the cover charge at the door. Also the female bouncer/ticket booth worker is such an asshole please make her jobless. She has insulted people I'm with many times and honestly going to file a report on her for harassment. read more

The venue has a great aesthetic and its a very nice open space. However, i had an extremely unpleasant and inappropriate experience. An older African-American male security guard approached me and told me to go with him. He said i was being kicked out, when i asked why he said, "he cant really say" or something equally as absurd. When i kept asking he said that its my behavior and the way i was acting. I didnt do anything out of the ordinary besides dance and drink cocktails with my friends. I truly cant think of one thing i did that was unusual. But he still asked me to leave. I felt targeted for someone else's power trip. It was very inappropriate and extremely unprofessional. That security guard is not fit for his job. I hope others don't have this experience. read more

Really good place in the Hollywood strip that isn't a rip off. Very dark intimate vibes and a great 2 for one special

Finally made it to this historic Hollywood legend. Very cool retro decor, the place exudes divey hipster charm. Got a classic leather booth and went to the bar to order cocktails, old fashioned and a perfect storm. Pricey, good but not great. Festive Halloween decor when we went and Dodgers on big TV. Found out later, while I was getting the drinks, a drunk guy started bothering my GF. Fortunately security was on top of things and got rid of him. Didn't try the food but it looked good. read more

The Old-school Hollywood kind of dive bar. Prefer the frolic room further down Hollywood Boulevard but this place is cool. I don't know why everybody is so worked up about the bartenders and the bouncers. They're great. They're just doing their job and keeps a place mellow and the riffraff out. Especially the Pretentious type/privileged. I also like the fact that it's right down the street from Musso and Frank's. I don't know whether to come here first or after Musso's. Parking issue is expensive. read more