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    Cafe Brass Monkey

    3.2 (896 reviews)
    ModerateKaraoke, Dive Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    CAFE BRASS MONKEY ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Karaoke
    Loud
    Divey
    Casual

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    David X.

    Went on a Monday night between 5 & 6 PM awhile back while a friend was in town. Place was pretty dead and a handful of other customers were there. Had the pastrami and also their appetizer platter and it was surprisingly good. The bartender was really kind and the happy hour specials were decent. The place has this weird ski lodge look that's a bit rustic with celebrity autographs on the wall. Was able to have a nice meal with my friend and chat since no one had the guts to break the first song. I'm actually going to back soon with my friend on a weeknight so hopefully things are more fun.

    This drink tasted like a bubble gum raspado
    Justine R.

    First time at this joint at I must say I was impressed really cool place to party, chill and just let loose!! Karaoke was going all night so much live entertainment all genres of music every one here was happy , dancing and having a good time we stayed until last call 2 am we drank down let me tell you a friend of my sisters spent $420 pm drinks for us three definitely a night to remember, also parking was amazing there's a lot right out the door , and overall service was a 4 she could of done better personality wise and she did forget our drinks a few times but the place it's self gets a 5 because I had a good time :)

    Wooo!
    Leland S.

    THE famous Cafe Brass Monkey (view the wide range of celebrities on the wall). Glad to have checked it out. AMBIANCE: Parking: Street parking is tough but there's a parking structure there so you're good. Seating: Plenty of seating from the bar to tables. Room for maybe 50 people; however, it can get pretty busy. Vibes: You're in Koreatown so it's a pretty busy place. Every block or so is a plaza with some eatery, spa, park, or grocery store. Plenty of things to do here however for a public karaoke spot, this is the place. It's always playing music, you can watch sports, listen to down music playing, or enjoy the karaoke performances. Great place to get some songs out of your system or a fun date/group night. FOOD/DRINKS: Malibu + Coke (Recommend) They have food and drinks. I just kept it simple with Malibu and Coke. A good balance of both soda and alcohol. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! Pretty friendly people from the MC to the servers. TL; DR OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Great food, music choices, and steady vibes. My time there, people were there for a great time, would love to have more engagement but I guess we get a wide range of audience coming here. I wish they had more karaoke spots but I enjoyed my time here. TIPS: * Tip the DJ and Bartenders! * Karaoke starts at 5pm, it starts picking up around 6:30 so be sure to get your songs in.

    Old Fashion made with Makers Mark
    Ben W.

    I just ordered an Old Fashion and Ginger beer. The bar tender made it correctly over here but let's see how it goes down. The first drink is so strong, it's nothing like Caps old fashion. 3 out of 5 stars

    Ugly Christmas sweater party shenanigans
    Alexis Y.

    Set the bar low and you will be OK. This is a cozy-casual karaoke bar. The crowds are random, it can get packed and some folks are overserved...And you just have to be in the mood for that type of thing. I appreciate the convenient parking lot, make sure to get validation. Sure, there is a two drink requirement...But you're at a bar, weren't you gonna drink anyway? Haven't tried the food, added my name to the list for karaoke, and it took quite a while before we were called. Honestly, good luck with that. Again, if you don't have any particular expectations, you'll be fine. It's a good place for groups.

    Danielle B.

    BRASS MONKEY Brass Monkey takes me back to my early 20s: memories of being single and going out in big groups lol. The last time I was here was pre-pandemic and I was happy to see it was still open and thriving. My brother came out from Las Vegas and wanted to hang as a family and suggested karaoke. We had been here years before and decided to get the band back together!! There is Free parking with validation and we got there a bit after 7pm and was able to find parking on the first level in the parking structure. I would Definitely recommend making a reservation so you have seating for your group for the evening!! We had reservations for 7pm. It was about 11 of us and the host was accommodating as some got there late ( looking at you late cousins lol). There is a 2 drink minimum per person so be prepared for that! I'm not sure how many waiters or waitresses there were but ours seemed like she was running around the entire night. Sometimes it was hard trying to track her down to order drinks and food. But she was helpful when we were able to get her. We ordered mozzarella sticks which weren't too bad and had a couple drinks and some Patron shots. The cocktails were around $12 each and I feel like they could have been alot stronger. The DJ was good at keeping the songs and music videos going in between people singing their song choices. The karaoke songbook though for song choices definitely needs to be updated. I do believe though the DJ can find a newer song since a heard a couple of them that weren't in the book. Another tip is get there early and put in your song selection early because the later it gets the more likely you won't be singing for a long time. Overall it's loud, fun, and the crowd usually gets you hype whether you can sing or not lol!

    Sex on the beach
    Saile G.

    I love this place, this has been my "watering hole" for over a year now. The guac and chips are good. The place feels very welcoming, ladies are clean and formal . Everyone is so nice, victor and Elias are amazing , safe and very aware. You can have all the fun you want in peace. Security on Wednesdays, very helpful and nice. Elias, sat us at a table right away with a smile. Can't wait to come back next week.

    Jacky R.

    I tried uploading a few videos but it wouldn't let me. This place is one of a kind, the staff here is friendly and the bartenders are QUICK. They also have the biggest selection of songs you can do! Just make sure you come prepared to tip the KJ if you're there on a weekend because it gets packed! The food is decent for the price and the drinks are pretty cheap compared to most of LA, the ambiance is always fun.

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    I have been here for a damn decade. Best atmospheres, drinks, food. I love this place been going for years.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Brass Monkey

    How much are the cocktails? The menu photos don't really say a price?

    Pick up a phone and ask.

    About how long does is the wait to sing your song on a Friday night (hypothetically, around 9pm)? Will I get a chance to sing my song before closing at 2am?

    As with any karaoke joint, the wait varies. Their policy is for people to put in one song at a time, and it seems they go pretty much in the order of receipt. You will definitely get to sing at least one song before closing, but how many you get… Read more

    Is this a fun place to go on a Tuesday night?

    Yes!!! It's always fun!! :)

    Is this a place where people of all ages can go to or is it 21 and over only?

    21 and up for sure

    Is this a cougar bar?

    No. I would not say that. It really is quite an assortment of all types of people of all ages, colors, and personalities.

    Are Tuesday nights decent?

    It's more of a local night Tuesday Not to crazy busy but still lots of fun and more chances to karaoke the night away!

    Do they show WWE PPV? Do they show other pro-wrestling?

    They don't show any PPVs. Sometimes UFC or WWE will be on. They do show regular televised sports games like NBA, NFL and MLB.

    What type of music ambiance is there on Friday/Saturday nights? In terms of DJ and being able to dance there aside from doing karaoke? Thanks!

    Fri. & Sat. nights are very crowded & tend to get the younger people who're still learning to control their alcohol. In other words, they get way too drunk. Many need it to give them the courage to sing, if that's what you want to call it. It's… Read more

    What music do they play on Fridays?

    Karaoke!

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    Review Highlights - Cafe Brass Monkey

    AMBIANCE: Parking: Street parking is tough but there's a parking structure there so you're good.

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