The door guys are extremely rude to the bands who play there--for free. The bathrooms are filthy dirty. But on the bright side, the entire place smells like urine. read more

I haven't been here in years, but I always had a great time. The bands are great. The crazy crowd action between sets is interesting...in a fun, dark way. This is a fun place. Just don't expect the Honda Center experience. read more

as an avid concert goer, i have been to a ton of different venues, and this has got to be my least favorite. seriously, i've been to shows in literal sewers that had better ambiance! parking is a nightmare, there is hardly any room for people to stand and watch the bands, staff can be pretty rude, and it always smells like urine. i have tried to give this venue another chance multiple times, only to be reminded of why i disliked it in the first place. while i appreciate its place in punk history, it's better to read about it than to actually go. read more

This is a small venue to check out bands. They only take cash here, but there is an ATM inside. The restrooms are small, but clean. They didn't serve food as far as I could tell, but it a cool spot. I would recommend this place if you checking out and band or if your looking for a space to play. It stared as a punk venue I believe. It's has a punk vibe. P read more

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Such a cool place to see a show. If you like Punk and Rock-a-Billy this is the place to go in the OC. read more

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I came here for a NAMM after party show. It had three stages, 2 outdoor and 1 indoor. The indoor stage looks really nice with stickers of metal bands. The sound was ok; couldn't hear the vocalist really well. Not really liking the restrooms- they were kind of crowded and not well stocked. They did have a cool taco stand there for the event. Not sure if they always have outside vendors come in. They seem to have a well stocked bar- that takes cash only. There is also street parking. Great metal venue! read more

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Super divey bar on the outskirts of sketchy part of Anaheim. Tiny old Strip bar now just a bar with local bands who play their hearts out. Super chill, actually very safe. Surprisingly clean. They have taken a stand on some racist shit that tried to go down there, which is well appreciated and keeps them safe for all. Great place for budding musicians. read more

I've been here dozens of times throughout my punk rock fan boy life. I don't know that I'll be back however. Something has to be done about the PA system because it sounds like dog crap. I was there a few nights ago seeing a friends band and it sounded so junky and LOUD that we had to watch them on stage from outside. I saw three bands and really wanted to stay, but I just couldn't handle it and took off driving home with not only "tunnel hearing" but having a huge headache. Bring ear plugs and be prepared to listen to the bands from outside, which in and of itself will sound like sh*t but it's better than having blown out eardrums. If you're a band looking to play there just know that the PA system will be so loud that turning up will only make it sound worse to the audience. The gal behind the bar was on it and gave me great service and the guys at the door were super cool and polite. I'm really hoping that something can be done about the system. If you're in a successful band and have had the opportunity to start your career here (what SoCal punk band hasn't?) maybe try and hook them up with a new(er) board so we can continue to enjoy this iconic punk rock bar. Until then, I'll have to pass for now. Oh, last thing...as I was leaving, I noticed some guys showing up that looked sketch. Maybe a little bit too proud of their skin color? Trying to be politically correct but probably failed. read more

Nice to see concerts but parking sucks , but overall good wish parking was better , enjoy Malison band

It's quite unfair for me to rate this place, because it is a rock show venue and I stopped in purely to check it out during the set up period before the Sunday night shows. Somewhere in the back of my mind I was hoping there would be tap beer and a cool vibe. Instead there was cooler beer and no vibe- it was empty, almost eerie... The people were very nice, there was a bar tender lady with blond hair and a sound guy with long hair. Disclaimer: I'm super boring and don't love music or at least loud music shows... read more

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Since 1957, the Doll Hut has been known as the punk rock spot to see old and new upcoming bands. Originally built as a private residence in the 1900s, it was later transformed into a Sunkist Cafe in 1941. Walking into the Doll Hut, one would think they stumbled into just another small dive bar, but the walls of the Doll Hut tell a different story. Over the years, bands have left their mark by leaving their stickers all over, even in the bathroom. Parking: There is very limited parking in the lot adjacent to the Doll Hut, however there is plenty of street parking. Inside: The bar is the first thing you will encounter when you walk in, the stage is to the right, and seating is further in the back. There is also an outside area in the far back. Bring cash to avoid having to pull out money from the ATM. For Bands: There is not much space to store your equipment. So, either get their early to unload (because the lot fills up) and hang out, or just come 30 minutes before you play and risk no parking nearby. The stage is very small, but workable if you are used to playing in tight places. Sound is very difficult to hear because you are usually standing right next to your amp and the drums. read more

Best venue in OC for punk rock!!! Cheap beer, cool bouncers and badass bartenders. Come here if you like that old backyard show feel!! read more

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Best spot in the OC for music! The people behind the scenes are super friendly and the crowd is always awesome! This place is a second home to me! Filipino punker! read more

This place rocks cool people cool music a great Hideaway to get drunk and have a good time awesome place to hang out on a Saturday afternoon and watch local bands perform... I've been coming here off and on since the late 80s and it's always been cool as hell.... the bartender Kat is very very cool. love this place. read more

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Question Are ids needed? I've been looking for a spot for a long while now but can't find one, La Santa is very obscure with ids and all age shows so any feedback would be nice, thank you. read more

Cash only!! Yes atm inside. Its very small. They only have 1 bathroom for guys & 1 bathroom for girls. What i find disgusting that guys tend to go into girls bathroom disregarding the girls in line. I said something and nothing was done. The guy taking cash in front was high ass fuck he sounded so stupid and unprofessional. The shows in the back are cool. Theres no lighting no chairs no tables. Just fukn boring on top of that NO PARKING! Your lucky if you find some in street and careful cz tow trucks do pass by. Dont suggest coming here for a show just read more

Met friends there, had a great time. Had not been there for 30 years! Hasn't changed in years. Back area to drink, smoke and hang out. Had a blast. Will return. Fun little club! read more

Hell yea OC oldest Punk Rock club is back in action! Re-opened 1-3-14! Cheap beer! Loud Music Fun Times! I got a call from my old pal Russel, who said that the Doll Hut was reopening and was gonna have some cool bands playing and told me I should go. I thought why the fuck, not I wasn't doing anything anyway and if I got loaded I could walk and stumble home 'cuz its kinda close, but this was a new chapter id the DH books. I've seen a lot of great bands here and a lot of not so great bands here too. Punk, metal, rockabilly, surf, you name it. Many bands cut their teeth here at the Doll Hut and some like Social Distortion and the Offspring sometimes returned after they had made it big to play surprise performances. Many consider the Doll Hut to be the CBGB's of the west coast. Can't think of a place more deserving. Besides CBGB's is still closed I think. The Doll Hut is the Webster's poster child for hole in the wall dive bar. Its tiny 2 car garage sized interior is held together duct tape and bubblegum. Its gritty and raw this is what an intimate performance is all about. Even the bathrooms at this place are punk. http://www.yelp.com/biz_... The Doll Hut is an Anaheim Icon. Built in the 1920's as a private residence, the Doll Hut became a truck stop cafe in 1936, a bar in the 1950's and a music venue when bought by Linda Jemison in the 1989. And when Linda's Doll Hut closed its doors in the summer of 2001, it was thought to be the end of an era. Luckily a couple who met at Linda's took over the space and reopened it that fall. It continued to feature live bands, often sold-out crowds and even occasional Sunday barbecues. Cheap covers, great music and cheap ass beer made this a special place. The stories the walls could tell! I'll be back! read more

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Charging customers for water is wack. That shits a necessity and if someone already spending money on drinks, charging for water just shows they care about money more than their customers. For that reason alone I wouldn't recommend read more

I only have been couple of times here and every time I ask myself why I don't come here more often.. Go figure! The Doll Hut is quite small but nice, the place is unpretentious and energetic. Seems like many customers know each other and are regulars from the bar. They have different nights according to the bands that play, all I have seen are quite good: Rockabilly, Metal and Punk. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/robvIID1NxKrUfH656mYTw?select=N3qanIwOENF_g32NbbRS3w#N3qanIwOENF_g32NbbRS3w Parking is not so great but quite acceptable. If you like to show off, if you are trying to impress or if you want the club cool scene, do you (and us a favor) Don't go! If you want to hear good music, without having to dress up and pay the ridiculous prices of other up scaled places: check the calendar of the Doll Hut, choose the night you want to go and you won't be disappointed! A plus the walls here have memory, seems like most of its patrons have left their mark http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/robvIID1NxKrUfH656mYTw?select=N3qanIwOENF_g32NbbRS3w#0Jm6UW-rCfRRpUSCmjzmqw http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/robvIID1NxKrUfH656mYTw?select=FQIWwBB30x0tWjNnfs6K6w#FQIWwBB30x0tWjNnfs6K6w read more

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"World Famous Doll Hut" "The CBGB of the West Coast" "Punk Rock and Rockabilly" Do I have your attention? Is this you? If so, you have to check out The Doll Hut. It's a legendary, very small, high-energy rock venue. It's right off of I-5. I saw Victims of Indecision and Clepto there last night. Good show! I'm not sure if it was free or if I just sneaked in. Beer only. Guinness on tap (plus bad beers). Their lot is small but there is street parking. Earplugs are highly advised. read more

Great place to see a band. The staff is so cool. There are not enough places like this left.

Doll Hut is still a classic. It may not be what it was 20-30 yrs ago, but what is? Depending on your musical preference, the scene is different every night. From punk acts to country, rockabilly, surfabilly, phsycobilly, or any other billy you can think of - the Doll Hut is still a great place to see a live show. There is no other place quite as 'intimate' as the Doll Hut. If you want to see an act close-up, this is the place. The large metal window cover is now taken down during shows so you can see the bands from the back patio. Did I mention the new sound system? Huge upgrade from the piece of crap that was there before. And if you are in need of a punk fix & see the 'Yeastie Boys' on the bill.....grab your party hat, a stack of OCweeklys and prepare for a good time. read more

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Loved this place, miss this place. There is nothing in the LA area like it anymore. The only thing I hated was the pool table taking up valuable real estate! read more

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Small place, but it's okay. Feels like a real concert being close to everyone. See some shows there. It's fun.

The Doll Hut has NOT moved!! I spoke with an employee today and was told that the Doll Hut has NOT moved and is still at the same location it's been at for many years. Confirmation can be made by calling the venue. read more

Best live venue in the OC. Refreshingly cold beer, on tap, authentic dive bar feel, friendly peers who have similar tastes in punk, post punk, lo fi and Americana. The original gangster, since the old Cuckoo's Nest closed down. read more

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Always A Rad Rock'N Gr888t Time!!!! Gr888t to see big bands in a small venue!! Close to home makes drive times nice!! Grab a brew and start Rock'N read more

IF YOU LOVE MUSIC AND BEER .. YOU WILL LOVE THE DOLL HUT! definitely one of my favorite places to go to if i am ever in the mood to watch a band open everyday.. always a chill place to sit and enjoy rock n roll music. The bartender gives the best customer service you can get.. you do not have to wait 3 hours for her to finish talking about her plans for the weekend to another customer. Definitely my favorite bartender! i would say this is the CBGBS of the west! read more

Now we're talkin'. A dive that's a personal favorite of mine. Perfectly sized so that it is able to be tucked right in Anaheim's armpit, this dive is known for hosting a healthy amount of punk and metal bands (often locals) that sound great with a side of PBR. The arcade machines by the patio are a great touch... I play a lot better when that Iron Maiden cover starts. Horns and bottoms up! read more

Only go if there's a band to see. Went on a Wednesday night and was assaulted by terrible comedians who haven't seen a naked woman in years (and who have no understanding of anatomy) making crude jokes with punch lines such as "so like, I came and everything and then..." I could have mopped the floor with their crap humor. Some even resorted to fart jokes. So there's that too. Bar is cash only. And bar tender was rude when my friend asked a question about one of the special beers they had ATM. Would not go again. Been to better dive bars. This place has lots all its charm to me. read more

Played here twice once in 2012 and the other time in 2016, both times we played we enjoyed every minute! the sound guy is cool the staff is amazing! Good little spot to play and historic too! I like the fact that they have all kinds of genres. read more

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Great Venu for punk rock. Seen many great acts here. Can't wait to see shows here again.

If a dingy venturesome bar/venue is your definition of fun, then this is the place to be! This well known Anaheim spot is extremely crampted but wins guest over with cheap beer and live stage performances usually of the punk and rockabilly genre. As grudgy and rundown as this landmark is, they still know how to pack a full house with pioneer punk rockers, local drunks, wild kids, and supporters of the inexperienced to outrageously talented live bands. The true charm of this place would be the history surrounding the walls inside. Memorabilia of past bands decorate the interior with their stickers of their creative names and logos. Paintings of the Doll Hut and the famous Nekromantix also are hung up on the walls to add some notable moments to their story. I only wish this place had more floor room for the audience to have a spot to watch the show and a seperate space for pitting. Instead everyone has to deal with being pushed up against one another because to see the show, you're basically forced to be in the pit. Being up close and personal with a band is the right way to experience a great show but to be all up close and personal with a crowd of strangers shoving you..doesn't really make me a fan of The "Hut." Still, I give props to any place that has a crazy history like The Doll Hut because it's truly something to be proud of. read more

The Doll Hut is a great establishment it's a small bar that has Punk, Hardcore, SKA and anything that's underground come through. I've been here a good amount of times over the years and I've always had a great time! I'm happy to say that after this relaunch wile its still ghetto awesome it looks like they cleaned the place up a little bit it looks a little refreshed inside lotta new places to put stickers and a better stage!!! Don't get me wrong this isn't some place to bring your momma to its a punk rock bar that's full of people alike rocking out and having a good time! They have cheap beer here and lots of it which definitely makes this a good time when pared with good live music (depending on who's playing) We've come here on Sundays sometimes when they do BBQ's and its always a good time I'm very happy that they opened this place back up they were stupid for shutting it down in the first place gotta keep this legendary dive bar open and rockin! Definitely will be back soon to rock out! Up The Punx! read more

I have to agree with Dirt W. Yes, Linda's Doll Hut was great. Yes, it was all cool and authentic. But you know what? OC has changed. There's a different thing going on there than there was in the late 80's and 90's. So, the fact that the place is still there for bands off the beaten-path is GREAT!!! For those who don't know the Hut, it's not for the faint of heart. If you know punk or psychobilly or any other genre of music that isn't played on mainstream radio, you'll be comfortable. For those who like Ace of Base, Amy Grant, Fergie or Sum 41, this bar might strike you as rowdy...and that's what it's good for: a rowdy-ass good time. Period. I drink wine, but I don't go to the Hut to drink wine. Pabst in a can and people screaming into the mic at the Hut is fine with me. read more

Bartenders and owners are assholes. Never got asked if I wanted anything to drink so I was just sitting there at the bar. The ONLY cool thing about this place are the arcade games read more

Disclaimer: I am well aware that my friends and I are not the clientele that this place caters to. Be that as it may, I don't really understand why anyone would want to come here. Beer only, dirty bathrooms and the bar is far too large for that small a place. It was very hard to get through with gear and the place was semi-empty. No, thank you. read more

Legendary punk rock bar that only sells beer, has shitty parking, crazy shit all over the walls, and is unfortunately closing down December 31st. :-( Used to be a little more rockabilly, but now mostly punk and metal bands play. Beers are great and cheap, and the crowd is always a good time. Gets really crowded though, so brace yourself. And it's cash only but there's an ATM inside so don't worry. There's also a bacon wrapped hot dog bbq outside! They're so delicious and awesome!!! Downfall besides the closing and cash only is that it's in a weird colvasac so parking is annoying. Don't park in the businesses that closed at 5pm, because apparently they call to tow your car still even after they're long gone. Go figure. read more

This place is a shi*hole... I love it!! It's full on punk, cheap beer, loud music. Either you'll love it or hate it!! read more

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