I was with my wife and two friends on Saturday afternoon It was very hot today , so we were going to dinner at carnival next door , and we wanted a drink . So we came upon this bar and went in. We went had a great time , lots of laughs , and great drinks. Sunny their bartender , was so friendly, and took care of needs with drinks. Thank you Sonny for your good work. read more

Pauline is the best! Always super friendly and no matter what drink you order it's delicious. I love stopping in from time to time since her service is always great read more

Chimneysweep is back. Sweeping it's way back into the local valley bar lounge life off the corner of Woodman Avenue & Moorpark Avenue from 5pm to close daily. This 1965 established San Fernando Valley spot is a good time, with an jukebox, classic cocktails, tons of good seating, a nice patio, easy-going bartenders, darts and more. They were under an updating period and were closed for a bit, it doesn't seem like much changed if anything, but I know locals and passers through are grateful for this 60 year old dive lounge bar. They still have limited parking in a shared plaza lot, but you can get lucky here, on the street, metered off Woodman, less restrictions on residential streets. Full bar, including wine and a super variety of beers from craft to imported to domestic. See their too cool for school beer menu chalkboard with the latest and greatest each month. Ask about their seasonal brews. Enjoy seating via couches, booths and/or chairs. Cozy and the dim lighting is intimate and never too much of an adjustment from the light outside. They do card everyone, even this almost forty year old with my youthfulness lol. Stopped in for the first time in a long time for a nightcap with some colleagues - a nice peanut butter whiskey coke, cheers and great tunes + music videos on their awesome flatscreens throughout. Chimneysweep is very much a locals bar, but they are truly kind to any and all. They've hosted birthdays, paint and drink nights, karaoke and even are filming friendly supporting creatives in LA. Restrooms are clean and rideshare is easy for when you call it a night as well as arrive #DrinkResponsibly It's great prices, cool divey vibes and classic SFV times. Check out their Instagram, Facebook and website for the latest happenings - sign up for their email list. Relish the timeless charm of the Chimenysweep Lounge. read more

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This place awesome! It's my second home. It's a chill spot and Courtney is awesome bartender(everyone is awesome there too like Cass, Jesse, Miguel and Pauline), especially on Emo Wednesdays and Juan is spectacular hostess. They even have a jukebox, free popcorn and a partnership for Pizza. read more

Dude poured me a double and a single and both were the same size. And the double was not a single. Cheers.

My secret hang out spot. Love the darts and music and the people are always friendly. read more

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My favorite local watering hole. One of the few places in my neighborhood that serves Miller High Life in the bottle. Nice, dark environment, good jukebox music, MTV videos playing on the TV without the sound, and lots of regulars. Sunny is a fantastic bartender, my favorite. read more

Any freshly popped popcorn? Asking for a friend... Dig the hangout this place provided back in the yesteryears have not been back yet excited to check it out! read more

The ambiance is the same besides they took the pool table away. Apparently they stopped selling drugs behind the bar, which is an inconvenience. (So be aware) bring your own!! Someone told me they still do if you ask for a pickle back... The food is still good. Ask the bartenders for the full story.. they love talking about it! read more

Arumvled on this one because another bar was closed for a private party. So glad we did. Love the ambiance of this place. Dive bar with personality but no smell! read more

Just found out that this amazing neighborhood bar closed permanently and even though I haven't been there since 2017 or so, it was still sad to me as this was my #1 go-to when I lived in LA. Heavy handed pours, amazing homey vibe, chill people, always a good time and a place to make great memories. Great jukebox....just the quintessential and perfect "LA dive bar"...non better. Even walked in one night and none other than actor Paul Sorvino was sitting at the bar talking with another gentleman. I said hi, he returned the greeting and I went to order my drink. Nobody bothered him at all and that's the way it should be... RIP Chimneysweep. You have a special place in my heart and my memories. read more

What a great hole in the wall bar in the valley! The bar tenders are friendly and you can even have a conversation inside without having to yell at each other. read more

Glad they reopened, but doesn't feel the same. Looks completely different without the pool table

It's a fun little quaint dive bar. Love the fireplace they have there during the year. They have pool and darts. Drinks are good and reasonable. The bar tenders are usually very nice and friendly. read more

I just submitted a complaint to the DOJ and hope anyone with a service animal sees this. They are not trained on how to speak or "screen" service animals, and the bouncer Juan just gave me the most uncomfortable interaction I've ever had at a bar. I will follow up through other complaints to see how this is resolved because service animals should never be turned away or people with service animals should not be harassed and questioned in an accusatory way in front of others. Luckily another patron witnessed this because the bartender tried to cover him and said he was the boss and I guess his friend having a drink tried to say he wouldn't say that but another patron witnessed his accusation and discrimination. I submitted a complaint regarding denial of access with a service animal at Chimney Sweep bar in Sherman Oaks, California on March 5, 2026. I entered the establishment with my trained service dog. My dog was calm, quiet, and under control. He was being carried in my bag and was not touching the ground or causing any disturbance. After I had already entered the bar, a bouncer who identified himself as Juan approached me in front of other patrons and began stating that claiming a dog is a service dog when it is not is "fraud." I informed him that my dog is a legitimate service dog. He did not ask the two ADA-permitted questions. Instead, he told me that service dogs must wear a vest and said dogs are not allowed in the bar. He told me my dog should stay in the car. I asked if service dogs were not allowed and he repeated that dogs are not allowed. I asked to speak with someone in charge because I was being denied access with my service dog. A bartender told me that Juan was the boss and did not allow me to escalate the situation. The interaction occurred in front of other patrons and was humiliating and upsetting, and I ultimately left the establishment. During the interaction, I told him that he could not simply accuse me of fraud when I was clearly telling him that my dog is a legitimate service animal. In response, he stated that he "can say whatever he wants." I am submitting a complaint regarding denial of access with a service animal at Chimney Sweep bar in Sherman Oaks, California on March 5, 2026. I entered the establishment with my trained service dog. My dog was calm, quiet, and under control. He was being carried in my bag and was not touching the ground or causing any disturbance. After I had already entered the bar, a bouncer who identified himself as Juan approached me in front of other patrons and began stating that claiming a dog is a service dog when it is not is "fraud." I informed him that my dog is a legitimate service dog. He did not ask the two ADA-permitted questions. Instead, he told me that service dogs must wear a vest and said dogs are not allowed in the bar. He told me my dog should stay in the car. I asked if service dogs were not allowed and he repeated that dogs are not allowed. During the interaction, I told him that he could not simply accuse me of fraud when I was clearly telling him that my dog is a legitimate service animal. In response, he stated that he "can say whatever he wants." I asked to speak with someone in charge because I was being denied access with my service dog. A bartender told me that Juan was the boss and did not allow me to escalate the situation. The interaction occurred in front of other patrons and was humiliating and upsetting, and I ultimately left the establishment. I will see how to follow up with the owner, but would like to see if anyone can follow up here on how this is going to be addressed or with owner info meanwhile. I hope anyone else with a service animal does not experience this and I hope Juan is properly trained and held accountable for the improper communication and discrimination. read more

A truly great local bar with a well maintained classic aesthetic. feels like a mountain town bar with the fireplace and low lighting but placed in a strip mall in sherman oaks. dart board is electronic but modern and in great shape. this place rules. read more

The Chimneysweep is a Valley classic. It's not the biggest bar around, but I like that it has somewhat of an intimate feeling. The bartop was clean, drinks came fast, and bartender was super friendly. This is a kind of bar where you walk in and chat with everyone inside like you've known each other for years, but some people do get a little sloppy. It's a dive, what else would you expect? I love the burning fireplace and festive holiday decor inside. It has that "classic" LA vibe with the leather booths and old timey decor. There's plenty of seating area inside and they have a very tiny outdoor space that's probably just best for standing. They also have a pool table that gets pretty crowded at night for all the inquiring pool sharks. The ONLY downside here is that you have to pay to play music. If no one pays for music, it's dead silent in there. Awk. They used to have Karaoke, but I didn't see a set-up when I was there on a Tuesday night. Overall, the Chimneysweep is a good time and definitely a locals-only sort of spot. You can park in the lot of the shopping center too which is super convenient! read more

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What a Great atmosphere. The music and drinks were awesome. Great place to come with friends and to enjoy a night out.

Yelp guided me to this establishment while I was on a business trip in Sherman Oaks. It did not disappoint. A genuine old-school, dive bar in the every sense of the word. Dark room, low-hanging lights at the bar, padded seats along the wall and people who came to drink, not to dance or order food. They have a smoking area out front. It's hidden behind a screen and some shrubs so you nicotine junkies can keep your secret.) Colorful clientele. Good for people watching (but don't stare.) If you want a cool, dark, safe place to relax and sip a cocktail, this is it. I'll be back. PS I read the review of the poster who was upset that their dog and they were "shunned". My guess is that they walked into the smoking area out front. "But nicotine junkies are all the same, at a petting party or a poker game, everything's got to stop so they can have a cigarette." read more

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Came here with a friend and my partner for a drink. Had a great selection of spirits, beers on tap, white claws, and more! The music was Backstreet Boys and other songs you may have heard in the 2000s.... Which I loved.... So definitely not mad at that. It's your basic hole in the wall. Prices seemed fair. Place was comfy. A bit dark on the inside but what dive isn't? Would easily go back and you should check it out too! read more

The ambiance of this bar is very warm, classic, and fun. It has a very intimate bar setting that provides a strong vibe to the atmosphere. The service is good and it wasn't too busy. read more

i was there for a few drinks , and the bartender has an amazing experience and vibes , i love this place , definitely i'm coming back.

First off, it's a dive bar, so as long as your expectations adjusted to acknowledge this, you can celebrate what it is. It's definitely a dive bar in a good sense. They have pool tables, couches and things, make it nice to hang with friends when it's late at night, your friend is in from England and you want a drink and you don't want a bunch of fuss. They also play the games so that's nice. The reason for the 4/5 stars is the bathroom was a mess, yes we were there a little alter but not on a weekend so not sure on that, it doesn't strike me as a place you'd expect a shady bathroom, and the bartender seemed pretty unhappy-maybe he was having a bad day so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt because we ordered a gin and tonic and 2 beers and were quick to pay so we weren't super high maintenance in our orders. Also, people smoke on the patio pretty profusely and that can leak into the establishment proper, which is ultimately why we left, the smoke bothered some of us with compromised lungs so that wasn't great. However, if you do fancy a cigarette at a bar in the valley, this is your place! They played great 80's and 90's music. Overall, great vibe for the type of bar it was. My friends really liked it. We'd venture back again for a late night drink and some pool if we're in the mood. read more

glad it reopened, great carpeted dive bar. but, please bring back the popcorn machine

The bartender was really rude for no reason. I wouldn't go back. Horrible service. Drinks were not good at all and over priced.

I think this is my favorite bar is the valley now. The atmosphere is really cozy and the fireplace is just perfect. Customer service is good, and the drinks were made really nicely and strong. The outside area is great too. I had a very pleasant experience. I will definitely come back again. read more

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Love this place. A true local gem. Open late night and a great down to earth feeling each time you go. Service is terrific and the atmosphere is laid back old school. Folks from all ages and all walks of life mix and mingle in a cool Hollywood throwback atmosphere. read more

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Best bar in the entire world. Will spend my Birthday here for generations to come and every holiday and meet n' greet I throw. I'm done trying out the gentrifier wine bars on the Eastside and other hipster locations around town. Im a down home valley girl & so are my friends, this is where it started and this is where it will end. There's no other bar like this in the world! Next time, a round of jager bombs on me! Chimney Sweep 4 Eva read more

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Used to be a regular but they got closed due to drug sales. First time back since reopening and charged me $13 for a single shot of patron tequila. With a tip came out to $16.00 for a single shot. Will not return. read more

I am so glad this place is back open! The best bar in Sherman Oaks, no question. The definition of a local.

I came in yesterday, Saturday around 5 with a group of my friends from college. Haven't been to the sweep in years but it was our old stopping grounds. Our bartender Kourtney was so sweet! Best drinks and quick on her toes. Still great vibes! Definitely will be coming back!!!!! read more

The bartenders here are AMAZING. Today is Edie, the sweetest of sweet. She is so attentive and always smiling. The weekend bartenders, of which Edie is one as well, are THE SHIT. This cannot be an easy bar to tend. It's packed, loud, and the patrons can be aggressive. But Melisa, Mory, and Edie are like ninjas... Constantly in motion, watching everyone who walks up to the bar, making sure to serve everyone in the fastest time possible. I mean, you can't ask for more. I highly recommend this place. Though please, don't crowd me. read more

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Have been a patron for years, great social spot with great drinks and Bar service, it does get crowded but kinda adds to the fun. I have never not had a good time here and I highly recommend. read more

This place is always so great I love Edie! and the way she makes her Michelada's those are the best !!! John and Mory are always so good at night the drinks are fabulous!! I love this place the pool table the people that hang out ... it's just a fun place to hang out! And it's around a couple of other bars too so it's a great place to land! Check them out read more

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Ada violation not letting service dog in. My dogs was even here a year ago and both the security guard Duane and the manager Juan denied entry. They asked questions not allowed by ada law (to which I answered) and demanded medical documentation to let me service dog in. Mind you someone inside the establishment had a small dog with them in their jacket at the time. I showed the manager the ada site to help inform him of the law, to which is responded "you're showing me a website". Entire conversation was recorded via video. If you also had ada violation please reach out as I have a civil lawsuit pending now with the establishment read more

This is my local place and I've been going for years. The vibe is so welcoming and warm. Millie is hands down the best bartender ever! Every other bartender is too! it's like a small family. There is always fun, strong drinks, great music and the ambience is never off. The patio is a plus on warm nights. The fire place is always burning and makes for a warm and welcoming area. My friends, family and i love this place. definitely check it out! Cheers :) read more

Great bar. Great down home bar. Bartenders are fantastic. They really can read your mood and correspond to it. Does get packed during busy time but still awesome! read more

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Great local dive bar in Studio City. They went all out with Christmas lights and it's a fun atmosphere. Picks up a bit around happy hour and the crowd is fun people looking to enjoy a good time. read more

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Love the Sweep. It's my go to after work most weekdays. Long days at work, I enjoy coming into this old school dive bar that has its local regulars as well as a rotating crowd of all ages. The bartenders are friendly and attentive and remember your regular drinks. It's perfect to grab a drink or 2 or 3, chit chat with the regulars, a group or just pit stop. read more

We came here over the weekend and absolutely loved it. It's a super low key bar with great music and affordable drinks which is so hard to find in Sherman oaks would definitely recommend if you're trying to find a fun place to chill at in the valley ! read more