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

0 stars if i could i brought my female friend into the restroom because i felt uncomfortable for the male attendants in the restroom. turns out, we get kicked out for that instead of a warning. i paid 15$ and didn't even get to spend 5 minutes in the establishment. REFRAIN FROM COMING HERE read more

Horrible security went on Halloween night expecting a good time. Capacity was way over the limit you couldn't even walk. The instagram lied about cover pay and had to end up paying double for the worst experience of my life. The people inside were rude kept shoving and elbowing and rubbing their butt pushing me. The security was not able to handle the amount of people there and it felt uncontrolled. Also Old white lady outside in weird costume kept yelling about keeping doors clear when there was no line for anyone wanting to get in, we were also in front of a wall not door. All workers were rude and dismissive. read more

We stumbled upon this place on a Friday night, trying to find a club that plays something that isn't hip hop and reggaeton. We saw they were having a 90s night through an ad on the internet and decided to come by. I didn't know at all what to expect since I had never even heard of this place. I just thought it would be like any other bar in LA but it definitely wasn't. The ambiance was something else, I noticed this right off the bat. It was very gothic and almost dreary, one could say, which isn't even a bad thing but I did find it a bit strange. We walked straight into the dance floor and we noticed that there were dancers here and also porn up on the walls, which we also found pretty weird lol. After dancing for a little, we went outside to get some air and stumbled upon a venue for a show that was going on. It was outside in their little courtyard, a relatively small area but there was a decent sized crowd of people there. We saw a guy named GHEDI perform and he was really good! I loved his music as it was very unique and catchy. After his show ended, a band called The Baby Goats went up there and did a show for about an hour. They were also really good! I can't say if I would ever come back here but my experience was pretty cool. I got to see some great live music and dance a little with my partner for not a bad price. read more

You can play the jukebox from your phone and they don't skip it even if it's a bad song.

I came here with my girlfriend, brother and his friend for Blue Mondays. The line to get in was pretty lengthy but thankfully moved very fast in the cold! There was a $10 cover (cash only). Walking into the club I wasn't sure what to expect as it was all our first time coming... As we made our way past the first covered outdoor area in the back it seemed very bubbly with a vibe and music that catered to a more colorful pop culture. As we made our way to the inside area the scene seemed almost a flip from what we first experienced outdoor. Inside was very goth heavy judging from the decorations, music, art, and music. It was pretty cool to be in a spot that had seemingly a very far reach of target audience. I loved the dim red lighting, energetic dance floor, and quick bar service!! We will for sure be returning. The music was very good in our opinion as we appreciated the alt rock throwbacks with a touch of early 2000's pop. read more

Boardner's - Entrance - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

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This place has bomb ass food! We tried the ribs and macaroni and omgggg we were impressed! Food was fresh and drinks weren't That expensive.

All talk, no walk. You could go to your local mall to appease your loser self. There is nothing to see here. The staff is insufferable beside the bartenders up tops. Don't waste ur money and time fr. It's a mess read more

The few occasions arriving, this scene is groovy and respectable. Erica was extremely supportive in items available as she communicates and motivates. The atmosphere is fun and exciting. This place is clean and leaves you wanting to experience more. The service is effective and flexible. Come here for an uplifting extravaganza. read more

Boardner's - Front patio - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

I love how the bar is connected to the club. It's very accessible for people who are 21+. Especially since they have their own bathrooms over here! read more

Boardner's used to be our goto Hollywood joint. We always loved the vibe inside and outside on their amazing patio.. now with covid being a thing the patio is just perfect! They have cute little tables on the alley and a gorgeous patio space, some comfy couches with tables also! Their happy hour is AMAZINg, esp on Sundays when it's all day! Super affordable and always delicious food. Everything I've ever tried has been so so good. My usual gotta are the chicken tenders, chicken nachos, wontons, mac n cheese, fries (they are perfectly crispy) and tonight I tried the mozzarella sticks and Cobb salad with delicious blackened grilled chicken. 20$ for food and more than enough for my boyfriend and I to split. They even split the salad for us. Delicious, gorgeous ambiance. Best goto patio in town right now! They have TVs in the back and a large projector also! read more

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Used to enjoy coming here, but unfortunately the bouncer Zu treats young women very terribly. I can't come back to a bar that accepts harassment and hostile behavior from their bouncer. read more

I attended the ABBA/Disco nightbon July 4th. The event was jam packed. The DJ's who played ABBA and Disco were awesome. I got my ABBA fix this past weekend. I hope it comes back for Club Decades soon. Im a very happy person. The venue is interesting too. I had room to dance until it packed up fast. read more

Tonight I was approached by two latino bouncers to leave the club for no reason at all. They pushed me in front of everyone and were touchy when they shouldn't have been! I've been a customer for over 5+ years and the treatment I received was so traumatizing. I won't be back here ever again. read more

My suggestion: Don't expect to be respected at this bar. Today, May 7, I went to this place to look for my credit card that I accidentally left there yesterday after stopping for a drink and snack with my wife. I'd asked to close out, but the bartender never brought the check and we left without realizing it. I called them as soon as I got home, and the person I talked to said I could pick it up the next day after 5pm. The bartender asked me to wait. I waited 10-15 minutes. She told me that she was busy and that I should wait at least 20 minutes more to receive my card. When I tried to (nicely) to convey I'd already been waiting a long time and had parked my car in a spot with a time limit, she told me, "you have to wait because it's your fault that you left the card." Zero manners, zero customer service. She even pointed me out to the barback and told him to ignore me! Of course I'm not going back to this place unless someone tells me that this bartender no longer works there. Btw, I want to stress to the manager/owner of this place that this was the worst customer experience I've ever received in my three years living in LA. read more

On October 27th, a group of friends and I attended a special event called "Club Decades" at this establishment for their Halloween event. My group experienced discrimination and was unjustly denied entry on the basis of unfounded allegations. They caimed our friend was drinking in line when she wasn't. We asked for proof and the bouncers just laughed. In contrast, we observed the venue's security staff permitting individuals with open alcohol containers and drug paraphernalia to enter the event. Furthermore, the entrance area was littered with empty alcohol containers. I personally overheard one of the bouncers, identified as "Zeke", who is African American, acknowledging an individual's possession of cocaine paraphernalia, yet they were still granted entry. Our group believes that we were singled out due to our gender and age, and the bouncers declined to disclose their identities. I hope the venue's management will investigate their adherence to their own policies and those of the state of California. The behavior of the bouncers at this establishment is both misogynistic and unprofessional. I would strongly advise anyone contemplating a visit to this venue to consider spending their money elsewhere. After reading these other reviews, these bouncers and security guards have a long history of discrimination, misogyny, aggressiveness, and a major power trip. With all of these other reviews similar to mind, I' 'm surprised they haven't been sued yet. read more

Writing this review late, but I did attend a Club Decades event on 1/6/23 and I haven't been back since. I'm glad that others have already talked about what I'm about to say too. The bouncers here are the worst type of people imaginable. They're rude, extremely unprofessional, and power trip. I can still remember coming here for the first and only time. They get passive-aggressive with you over asking about simple yes/no questions. Clearly they hate working there and hate people even more. I could also see that they were giving others a hard time in line too. This place probably hires them only because they're cheap or something because they definitely spoiled the image of the club before I even went in. One was kind enough to pass out fliers for his social media (mixtape) handles in line... I promise you no one cares. Sorry for the others that have dealt with these guys. I share your sentiment. I know bouncers are tough people and enforce the rules, but these guys just suck and probably miserable sacks themselves. The club itself was alright, nothing special. Drinks are expensive, it's Hollywood. Ambience wasn't anything special either. read more

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

I'm making an official complaint against venue/event organizer. My group was discriminated against and denied entry based on false accusations. Meanwhile, we witnessed the bouncers for the venue allow individuals into the event who had open alcohol containers and drug paraphernalia. Empty alcohol containers were littered throughout the entrance line. I witnessed one of the bouncers verbally admitting to knowing an individual was carrying cocaine paraphernalia on their person, yet they were still granted entry. This bouncers name is "Zeke". We believe our group was targeted based on our gender/age and bouncers refused to identify themselves. I would urge venue management to investigate their compliance with their own policies and the state of California. Bouncers at this venue are misogynistic and unprofessional. Would highly recommend anyone considering going here to choose a different place to spend your money. Edit: after posting this and sharing it to my Instagram, this is how they decided to respond in my DMs. Immature and childish people associated with this place. Just trash people and trash vibes. read more

Boardner's - Screenshot of DM with Club Decades. - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

Boardner's is a solid spot if you're looking for a club vibe in Hollywood. There's usually a $20 cover, but it's one of the few places that allows 18+, which is why I used to go more often. The drinks are reasonably priced at $11 before tip, and the music was actually pretty good. If you're into a livelier scene, it's a fun place to check out, but these days I prefer quieter bars. read more

Been coming regularly since before they made Bar Sinister 21+, it's been that long. For over a year now I've been coming on Friday's for Club Decades, there's a $15 cover charge, there's bands playing on the patio, and that's where the fun all ends. You get inside- half of the dj's are unbearable and the pathetic excuse for what they consider "dancers" are rude and barely move if/when they're just not straight up on their phones or crouched down talking to their friends. This past week 6/9/23 was particularly horrible. I took a video of the "dancers" clearly not doing their jobs and sent it directly to Club Decades official IG to make a complaint, because we're paying to get in and these people are ruining the vibe week after week. I was actually shocked by the unprofessionalism that proceeded- the official IG went on my story, saw the same video I had sent them but I posted it with an unsavory caption because....I had every right to, SHARED IT directly to those two people and then I got HARASSED by both of them with thee most childish and irrelevant messages ever, as if they had forgotten that I'm a paying club go-er and their employees that clearly can't do their jobs and apparently feel like they shouldn't be held to the same standards as any other rest of the staff and as if people aren't allowed to complain when they get mediocre service for something that's a part of what they paid for. Boardner's has been around for so long and I've watched this place nose dive just in the last 7 years. They clearly don't care, they clearly hire whoever they can find off the street, and they clearly run their business with the same professionalism than your average high school lunch room. read more

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This photo shows what I was wearing when the lady in charge denied me entry into Wenzday's Party because "no blue jeans" are allowed. Huh? Apparently goth attire is "strictly enforced" yet I'd seen a girl in a pink sun dress and wedges get admitted once. Too bad, because I really liked the DJs and bartenders the last time I was there. read more

Boardner's - My outfit they called "blue jeans" - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

Let me preface this with I love this place. I am a regular and come all the time. The food is great, the drink prices are reasonable, and all the bartenders and bar backs are great except for one... and she is a notable exception. The bartender I am talking about is named "Cat", and honestly I have no idea why anyone would keep her employed. She is routinely rude, underpiurs and overcharges, plays favorites, is often out smoking while the place is somewhat busy (which is rare on her shifts unless the club is open next door). Usually I have been somewhat tolerant of her antics. I have even tried being friendly. But this last experience was the last straw. I went to meet a group of 5 friends including my girlfriend. We sat at a back booth and were spending a lot of miney. Between us we spent over $300 on a night that wasn't very crowded. The bar was nearly empty and most people were sitting at tables. We were ordering food and drinks. We were polite and a group where three of us were in our 50s and two were about 30. We ordered our first drinks at the bar, and as we were in a horseshoe shaped table that was hard to get out of (I had two people on each side of me), when the bar back would deliver our food we would ask him to put in our drink orders. (This is usual practice with any other bartender working and has never been a problem). At one point she yelled across the bar calling my name specifically that "You know we don't have table service here. You're nit special... come get your drink" My friends were shocked. So fine... two of my friends got up to let me out and I went up to the counter to get my pathetically low poured drink, and while I was up there I made it a point to put in the orders for what my friends wanted to save them a trip. I then brought their drinks to them one by one even though I am in physical therapy for back issues that make it hard to be on my feet. As our food is brought out by the bar back who was a very polite and nice young man,, we simply asked while he was already there to put in our next round of drink orders. It wasn't even me doing it. He goes up and puts in the drink orders (which were very simple... everyone was having an old-fashioned, and I was drinking scotch on the rocks. We told him we would watch when they were ready and come puck them up from the counter. We are sitting enjoying our food and she storms over and again yells at me specifically saying "I told you we don't have f-ing table service. You have to come to the counter to order them and come to the counter to pick them up. You think you're special. You're not special. My one friend who is a woman of about 55 and a complete sweetheart who is very hard to anger said "that was uncalled for. You're being very rude. The guy was just here dropping our food and asked us if we wanted anything else. With your attitude we just won't come here again". Cat replied "fine, I don't care if you do." The other friends chimed in in kind to her also being polite but making the point. Now I managed 3 bars in Manhattan back in the 90s, and I will tell you that if I ever saw an employee of any kind being rude to a customer and dropping an f-bomb that would be the last day they were ever employed. I go into the bar at Boardners often and always tip well and am polite and dressed well. I have meetings there, I meet friends there, and some of us actually in the past have called ahead to make sure she isn't working and if she is we choose another place. In this customer's opinion she is a cancer. She seems to dislike heterosexual masculine men. She is routinely rude unless you are one of her favorites. (i have even tried being friendly with her to no avail). I think most of the other bartenders are aware of the problem with her but don't say anything to the owner because she is friends with the owner. Without her and on any other night this place would get 5 stars. It's cute, and the food and drinks are good and reasonable and the service is usually great. She could have said what she said nicely and politely, but that is not what she seems to want to choose to do. She is unprofessional and rude. Worst bartender I have ever encountered anywhere. The second worst is closer to the best than they are to Cat. This visit all of us wrote on the checks in the tip spit that "cat was rude" and left no tip. First time ever in my life I didn't leave a tip. The bar back was great and we told him we wanted to tip him in cash, but he said he wasn't allowed to do that. We would still like to do so, as we wouldn't want to stiff him because of her rude behavior. read more

DO NOT GOT HERE!! The bouncers were incredibly violent towards my friend and took away his ID. They put him in a chokehold and pinned him against a car. He didn't provoke them and they attacked him anyways. They also threatened to use pepper spray against him. read more

Such a fun experience with unique music and atmosphere that is totally ruined by the staff. Security is INCREDIBLY rude and aggressive, especially the older men. I have watched them yell at people and even insult them for very minor reasons. I also witnessed one of the older security guards flirt with two underage girls inside, and give them 21+ wristbands once they buttered him up. Very gross and off-putting. read more

It was fine. The food was good, bartender seemed to ignore several members in my group which was strange. It wasn't particularly busy and my three friends are not ones to make a show out of themselves. read more

Extremely disappointed with my experience with security. My friend was refused entry because security said there's a dress code, "no gym attire". We looked up beforehand if there's a dress code. Nowhere does it say there is. They told us we could go around the block to buy jeans. We did walk around the block but there were no shops open. I was wearing a skirt and a cutout shirt, where I wear sometimes to go to the gym. I've been to this club before and have had a wonderful time. I went inside the business for 5 minutes to see a hardly packed room with the DJ not even wearing a shirt. There were also GoGo dancers that night that were wearing less than gym attire. My friend is in the LGBTQ community which I hate to contemplate the reason of refusal of entry. If it's not homophobic, their rules are misogynist and definitely made me feel uncomfortable walking in with a short skirt. Please update your rules so our time isn't wasted. read more

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Blue Monday's are awesome. The most fun I've had at a bar in LA but the cover is pretty steep at $20. Wish it was cheaper but still a lot of fun nonetheless. read more

The drinks are fantastic. The bartenders are welcoming. I'm addicted to the Mac and cheese so I haven't ordered anything else. Decor, classic Hollywood vintage, love!!!! read more

I was accused of stealing something from someone here and instead of being treated like I was innocent, BECAUSE I WAS, security was verbally aggressive and had no empathy for me being separated from my group. Tried to tell mgmt but they are proud of how their lame ass security handled things. This place is simply not safe, which is unfortunate, but my experience with security and the bathroom signs warning you about getting roofied is all i needed. I wonder if the girl who got her stuff stolen was white lol read more

This bar was so cool. Apparently it was the last bar the black dahlia was seen alive in. You walk through a curtain (kinda scary) to get in. They have happy hour from 5-8 currently and beer was $5. They also had many apps during happy hour for $7. My friend and I split the nachos and they were better than some Mexican restaurants I've had. The bartender was also so nice and helpful and a good time. I loved the vibe and the crowd of this place and it was right of Hollywood boulevard. read more

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

I would leave no stars, but I can't, not to be a Karen but... this place was so fucking wack. The security boy would not let multiple of us in, and literally would not provide a reason to us, even though we asked politely. So, not a fan of the attitude that various of us received, was extremely rude, and kept turning his back to us. Cabo Cantina next door was LIT though, so if you're thinking of leaving a bad review because the same thing happened to you, cross the street and have some fun! Margaritas are AMAZING! read more

I've come here a lot for the club and bar. Always a 12/10 experience! The staff is chill and very welcoming. I'll never forget the bartender recognizing me and my friend when we visited twice within a couple days. I love the decor as well as the music. Overall the vibe is spectacular read more

Boardner's - Bar area - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

Best place to grab a quick bite and drink before heading to The Egyptian Theater in Hollywood for an evening screening. Food is solid (I always get the angel hair pasta) and they have a happy hour menu! I actually found this place while on a haunted Hollywood tour when my family was in town. I can't recall anything about the supposed haunting, but I always like the vibe of this place. There is a back patio too though I've never scoped that out. read more

Yummo! Thank goodness for good hospitality and great service. Boardners is taking care of its customers and making sure you are in a safe clean environment and well taken care off! It's all about the customer service! Always. Keenan is aces. This guy has eyes behind his back. He is running the bar outside and you will be served with a smile. Keenan's customer service is optimal for a bar. He is gregarious and looking to make sure you party is not waiting for drinks or food. I am particular about my vodka sodas and Keenan takes care of me. I decided to order some food and went straight to Keenan for advise. He recommended the street tacos and said the fish was exceptional. My tacos were euphoria. They had a generous portion of avocado. All three of my tacos were made with love. Giving a shout out to chef Alejandro who is making sure you are well feed! Kenny who is roaming the area cleaning up and making sure you are doing good. I think Kenny is a good will ambassador. Last but not least is Eli. The king. He works the bar inside and he will blow you away with his customer service. Not only does he remember your drink, what you like, and how you like it; he treats you like you own the place! No matter how busy he is. Eli has bartending down to a science. His innate ability to make you feel at home is incredible. I am coming back again for sure, but bringing more people! They have to experience this amazing place. read more

Boardner's - Fish tacos - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California

Went by for a drink. It's one of my favorite bars in Hollywood. Gorgeous inside. Beautiful interior and the outside patio is so fab. I am so grateful they survived the pandemic. Such history and beautiful vibes. We walked into the other side where they were having a club night and it was fantastic. So much fun in a really cool huge room. I will always love this place and hope it stays as is forever, representing LA and Hollywood in all it's boozy bounty. read more

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Went to blue mondays yesterday and it was soooo worth being tired at work the next day lmao Pro: fulfilled my 80s club fantasy, drinks were good, crowd was fun! I loved that they had a coat check! Cons: cash only :(, entrance fee was $15, bathrooms are tiny (2 stalls and no room) read more

I. Love. This place! I love the Aesthetic the history behind the establishment and I never have a dull moment here. Every time I'm in LA I make sure to stop in for a drink or three! Kevin is always a pleasure as well! me and my partner (who sadly is no longer with us) had the most entertaining conversations here and I will continue coming to here in memory of my partner and the great times we had here. The drinks and events never disappoint i could go on and on lol. Love this place! read more

Boardner's - Tequila and Coke with a lime - Dive Bars Near Me - Hollywood, California