this was my absolute favorite place I went during my trip to LA. We started with the speakeasy entrance, which was led by a beautiful burlesque dancer. We headed down to the regular bar which is in a house. To be honest, this house was so remincent of my colleges frat houses, it brought the most incredible nostalgia. Once we got our drinks we headed outside to the backyard, and there is an additional bar and fireplace out there. It was after 1am on a Friday and it was like a club. I danced my heart out in my own zone until we were all told the club was closed. I never wanted to leave. It was the most fun I've had in a long time! - signed a midwest mom loooking for a good time read more

I have marked this place sometime and eventually I just decided to visit it. Its entrance is certainly its best feature it possesses that secret, speakeasy look set-up that makes the entire entrance a bit entertaining and a mystery. It is apparent that much effort was put into creating such first impression, and it is very striking. It is a very dynamic and distinct interior, but at times may be quite crowded and overwhelming. Service was average not horrible, but hardly friendly either. It involved waiting to some extent, and the process could have been more efficient in terms of communication. All in all, it is a cool place to visit once in a lifetime to experience it, however, some areas can be improved. read more

This is real LA spot. A 1903 Victorian era home has been made into a bar and event venue. The decor is amazing. Dark and moody, with perfect accent lighting. On a cool February evening I was able to come to a special evening to see Cannons play a small show. As we made our way inside, our first stop was the main bar. There is a great selection of drinks from which to choose. Our first round was an old-fashioned. I'm always interested to see how different bartenders crafted. It was perfectly balanced, not too sweet, and the right amount of betters for a savory kick. After hanging out for a little while, waiting for the band to start, I went back and got another round of drinks. This time I asked the bartender what she could with gin, and be light and citrusy. She made a lime mint spritz that was sweet and refreshing. Once the music started, we were able to enjoy being outside on the patio and see our favorite band playing 10 feet from us. The small sound system did the job to fill the space. After the show finished, the bar opened up to the public and it got really packed. It was quite a privilege to be able to be invited to see a show here with a small crowd. read more

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I wish I got more pictures, but I love the dark ambiance and the music! Bartender was super friendly and gave us some great shot recommendations as well as a free martini. I will definitely be visiting again and updating my review with more pictures. read more

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This place is truly ridiculous. We got kicked out for "being in someone's bought table" and the little girl that told us so had us ALL removed with her spiteful headass. Hahahahhaa we're all here to have fun baby you're not getting paid enough for this. And do not have security come and record me on no damn android with flash on? Hahahahhaaha release the footage rn so big mama can sue. Do not try to play another b that worked in nightlife, it's a loss on tips AND on your image. So gather your lil coworkers and figure it out cause I don't think I've left a review in a HOT minute. It's not cute to kick people out cause you're spiteful. It's weird and ugly. LOL the worst part is we listed to love this place and now you're hiring random people? What's happening? I didn't even know there were "servers" walking around and I've been here plenty of times. Hahhahaha. I'm SOOOOO heated cause it's injustice and let me find that footage of me cause yall think you're cute and professional suck my big one read more

Not my vibe or my crowd. Buuuut, it is pretty popular and has been this way for years now. It is located in a home, which is a super cool set up. They have various indoor and outdoor areas too, depending on your vibe. One thing I did enjoy is that the drinks are strong here! The atmosphere is laid back and dark. They had a "half-time show" when we went. A fun burlesque act which we all enjoyed. read more

Great venue with a really cool theme and one of the best entrances around. The atmosphere was relaxed, service was good, and a huge thank you to the team for finding my lost phone and keeping it safe until I came back for it. Really appreciated the honesty and help -- will definitely be back. read more

Cool Houston bros bar. Usually a line on the weekends unless you are lucky. Came on a Friday night and it was super busy, but easy enough to get in at 10pm. By 12 it was shoulder to shoulder inside, so snag a table outside if you get there early to enjoy some drinks while it fills up. On the night I went, there was a nice quick burlesque show every hour I would say. Drinks are typical pricing, ambiance here is amazing, super cool vibe, decorated to a T. Loud music, lots of dancing. most people here in there 20's it seems. :) read more

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Arrived around 9 PM and there was no line at all so we got in right away. I've been wanting to try this bar but it always has a long line, so finally I got to come here without standing in line. We also got lucky to get a street parking nearby and it's very cheap comparing to public parking. Hands down to the best bartender ever! He knows how to make a delicious Midori Sour and not a lot of people know about that drink. I'm so glad I came here lol. We also ordered old fashioned and a glass of whiskey. We also got a comfy seat because there was still empty but the next hour, the place got filled up pretty quick. There's also small dance area inside and that night's dj was playing coolest songs ever! read more

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Walked in and immediately my partners phone was stolen. We told bouncers immediately and confirmed the phone was likely still on location. Staff did not care. Not a safe place to go. read more

No Vacancy is such a fun experience with a cool atmosphere! The entrance is a little difficult to find. It's inside of a gated parking lot. Look up and you'll see the neon No Vacancy light. SPOILER - To get inside, past the bouncer, up the stairs, choose the door to the far right. You'll enter a room with a woman in lingerie sitting on a bed. She will give you a small introduction and then let you inside. She'll hit a button and the entire bed will move mechanically to the side revealing a set of stairs that go down to the speakeasy. You'll be let out into an indoor area with a bar, dj/dance floor, and tucked away seating area with tables and stools. If you get there early enough, definitely try to snag an outdoor table. Way more vibey and cuter than inside. There's also a smaller bar outside too. There's soft couches that line the exterior with tables for your drinks. The house itself has a Victorian haunted but warm feel to it. All of the tables outside had a reserved sign on them but we asked the security if they were taken and they said we could sit there. Take that as you will! Drinks were typical LA prices - around 18 bucks. They were made well and strong though! Love that this place is an experience. Came early to start the night out but would be super interested to see how it comes alive a little later in the night with more people to use the dance floor! read more

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First time here and it was for an Alt 98.7 event with Wet Leg that I won entry to online ! Easily accessible from Metro as I walked about 8 minutes from the Hollywood/Highland station. Great acoustics and vintage surroundings ! The only drawback : multiple bars and no food ! I wanted to sample things I saw online but there is no food served here anymore apparently- bummer ! read more

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The security staff working the door last night were not only rude and unprofessional, but acted extremely self-important in a situation that didn't warrant it. They made our whole group feel uncomfortable and made it a negative experience. Unfortunately we only got a photo of one of the guys. Be aware if this guy is working the door. read more

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Don't understand why guys cant have their shoulders out but women can.. didn't get to experience No Vacancy because of this unfortunate rule! Other than that the bouncers were nice at least! read more

Love this place forever! Their music is amazing their bartender James is unparalleled. Always memorable. The burlesque girl was amazing. Thank you! We will be back! read more

An aesthetic, speakeasy-type bar tucked away near Hollywood Boulevard! It has a mysterious but casual ambiance that is super unique - I haven't seen else like it. When you first enter the venue, you go up the stairs into a room with a burlesque-dressed lady who sits on a bed. From there, you enter a secret passageway that leads to the bar and a garden out back! The drinks themselves weren't anything special and were slightly on the pricier side. Nonetheless, my friends and I had a great time and we'll be coming back again for the vibes! read more

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In my late 20's and I been coming here since my early 20's Very chill bar club lounge what ever you want to call it The music is iffy .. sometimes they play bangers , then Taylor swift , usher , then Kendrick Lamar drake and lil Wayne , then some guns and roses and blink 182 So this place has no one genre in music The drink are about $12-$18 The age range of this place is more suited for 21-26 year old people read more

A swanky bar and lounge affixed within a restored 20th century Victorian in the heart of Hollywood? I can't say no to that. Definitely one of the most unique bars you'll ever go to. The experience of entering No Vacancy is very interesting and fun. I won't give too much away. But it does give a great speakeasy vibe. They don't have a menu and focus more on the classic and traditional cocktails. My girlfriend got a Bee's Knees and I got an Aviation. The drinks were solid and pretty good value considering it's in DTLA. Only issue for me was that we came on. Thursday night and they had a DJ playing pretty modern hits. I'm usually not opposed to that type of music but considering how much they put into the "experience" of this place, the music threw me off a little. I had a great time nonetheless at No Vacancy. I'll definitely be back and I'll be taking friends and family as well. read more

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Visiting LA and saw that I had this place stored in my favorites list without remembering why I had in my list. Decided to go there and check it out anyway. Experience, as described to an Angeleno friend, is as follows: I just remembered why I had No Vacancy on my favorites list. This is why!! Legit speakeasy. Solid 10/10. Dad was blows away by the entrance. We had to feel our way through the three doors at the entrance and figure out which one actually opened to let us in. Then, a lady sitting coyly on a bed welcomes us and gives the usual speakeasy background story and presses a button and voila! A hidden staircase opens up. Dad was blown away and was clapping all the way as we entered the speakeasy read more

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Wow! What an amazing venue and so unsuspecting. I'm an LA native and No Vacancy has been over my head until now. Originally home to Charlie Chaplin just north of Hollywood Boulevard, NV is a converted Victorian home tucked away adjacent to the valet parking in front of it. Going by here before, I thought the red, neon sign "No Vacancy" meant just that! But as an invited guest from a local, nonprofit radio station I help support for an acoustic set, I was all over it. Valet is $20 (convenience, baby). We walked right in, I gave my name and was set to explore a bit before the set. Topo Chico was complimentary at the bar but the bar was flowing and the lines were crazy long! The space was low lit, moody and dramatic yet felt like a "real home." The garden out back a real yard - it just included built in red booths around the perimeter of the yard facing a patio stage with cafe lights to make the mood glow. The yard was packed for the show. Standing room only to see the stage (don't get me wrong - guests still sat at the booths, but couldn't see). The sound was fantastic and makes you forget you're in the heart of Hollywood. I'd love to come back or even have an event here myself one day! Suffice to say, No Vacancy is on my radar! read more

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Almost every time I come to LA, I come here! So definitely haven't reviewed / checked in as often as I've actually come here I love this spot. Came fairly late and lucked out in getting in, but my friends didn't. Wish there was a more organized way to get in. Got one drink and left, so short stay this time Drinks we got were made by this bartender I'd meet a year ago! Super friendly and great mixologist! We gave him our presence and got 2 great drinks out of it. As always, I'll be back read more

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Loved the speakeasy vibes and the bouncers were actually nice lol. It really felt like you were at a house party/frat party and there was plenty of space to dance/hangout in. I would give it 5 stars if the DJ last night was better. He's probably the DJ with one of the strangest playlist I've heard while clubbing. Esp on a Saturday night?? If it wasn't for the rain and us actually paying to get in (and other places charging $60 for cover?!), we would have left almost immediately. How do you go from Unwritten to B* Better Have My Money to Love In This Club to WAP to Don't Stop Believin?? I feel like most clubs play Don't Stop Believin at the end of the night just for lols and to kind of tell ppl it's the last song of the night.. but it was 1:20!! My friend even said "are they trying to push people out orrr??" Lmao. ANYWAY, besides all of that, it's still a cool place to go to and another friend who have been there a few times said the music is great usually so would prob end up here again one day read more

I do love this place. However it is the perfect microcosm of LA's worst traits. In order to get in without a wait you either have to be someone or know someone (thankfully I know people). If you don't qualify as either of those you will be waiting, potentially for a long time. Good news is that once you're in the music is good, the drinks are good, and the ambiance is great. Like I said, it's LA politics in the form of a bar. read more

Beware! I got roofied here on 3/30/24. Took me a week to recover! If I were you I would stay away from this place! Turns out I was not the only one! read more

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The girl bartender on this current Saturday night decided to be veryy rude to us. My friend asked to order a drink because it was an easy order and she replied that she didn't Ike her attitude(when there wasn't one) and gave her a water instead of taking her order. My friend was very clearly not under the influence in any way. We had been waiting for 15 minutes already and people who had gotten inline before us had received their orders. We would have happily been okay with her telling us she was backed up or just busy, but her attitude towards us was uncalled for and honestly crazy. We will not be returning because of this incident unless it is addressed. read more

Was having an ok time until we met Kyle. Completely turned the night around and would DEFINITELY come back just for this man. He is a tried and true potion seller read more

Disappointed with my experience here. Like many of the recent reviews, it took my group (4 girls, 1 guy) a long time to get in-- 45 minutes for us! While I'm sure SOME people had valid reasons to cut the line with the bouncer (ie, had a reservation/bought a table), I guarantee that wasn't the case for all. I saw multiple people cut and were easily let in by the bouncer because they were "priority". The bouncers seem to think they're very important lol. They kept saying the place was at capacity when I personally don't believe it was. One of them also said my group would be next... and multiple other groups got to go in first. Sooo... If you want to have minimal wait: be in a group of girls, wear a full face of make-up, dress so your parents would disown you, and don't be a POC (aka be white). Also, come early. ‍ *spoiler warning* Once we got in, we walked up a flight of stairs, opened the only unlocked door of three, and a lady (in character) opened the book shelf to show us the club. The vibe inside was energetic. The music selection was lively and had a ton of hits (late 90's, early 00's songs). The cocktails were reasonably priced at around $11! That being said, nothing could change my mind after my friends and I had to wait nearly an hour to be let in and seeing dozens of people blatantly cut the line. Other: - They check vax records and IDs (obviously) - There is a "hidden" photo booth (right by the staircase, by the restrooms) but I don't think it's free anymore. It accepts cash, I don't know about card. read more

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On a Saturday night at around 10 pm we were let in very quickly, it didn't start to get crowded until like 11:30 ish. They've cleared the patio every time I've gone for a burlesque show which was cool but it was very crowded. Drinks are reasonably priced for La. It's a super cute place and one of my favs currently! They play good music too read more

I absolutely adored this place. Granted, I am an early bird when it comes to night life so me and my friends easily walked in with no wait time other than the Covid QR form. It was such an elaborate speakeasy entrance that started the night off on a great note. The bar inside is saloon inspired with an ambient dimly lit outdoor patio that compliments the experience super well. I wasn't sure what to order and the bartender was super amazing. He asked about the tastes I liked and created a perfect cocktail! I loved the entire experience from beginning to end. It didn't feel too crowded at all and there was plenty of room to explore all of the spaces here. However, I did notice when we left around 10:30 pm, there was a long line queuing outside. read more

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Probably one of the best bar experience I've had. I love any bars that has an element of the Prohibition Era vibe and No Vacancy did not disappoint. Like one of the reviewers below mentioned, the entrance into the bar alone is worth a visit and similarly, I'm not going to go into further details to ruin the surprise. Once inside, you get totally immersed in the Prohibition Era vibe. There are multiple seating sections both inside and outside. Despite being a very crowded place, the bartenders are extremely efficient, making your drink in a timely manner with the perfect precision and quality. There is no menu, but the bartenders are quite familiar with all the classic cocktails. Just ask and you shall receive. I think the price was also pretty reasonable. Each cocktail is probably about $12-16. I can see why some people give this place a low rating. We came here at 8PM right when it opened, there were plenty of seats at the time but quickly got super crowded within an hour. If you come at 9-10PM, finding a seat can be impossible and I can also imagine that getting in alone would be a wait. Parking is hell. They have a small lot but it's $30 flat. You can try and find street parking, but it's kinda difficult to come by given how popular Hollywood is at night. I would honestly just Uber here and call it a night. read more

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Fun crowd. Interesting ambiance. Secret entrance was unique. Cool Different areas to Drink in. read more

We came here to celebrate a friends birthday and we were surprised by what a fun table and bottle service experience we had. From getting there, checking in was easy, then once inside our waitress was a sweet lady who was very helpful and fun. We got a prime spot in the house and we were enjoying every second. The music they were playing that night was great and the atmosphere and ambience inside were classy but still fun. I like how the setup reminded me of a backyard house party. My favorite part was the burlesque show. The dancer Emily left me and all my friends jaw dropped. She was definitely the highlight of my night and one of the main reasons I'd go back read more

Planned a last minute get together with friends and family. No Vacancy was recommended and we decided to plan a visit. Unique design and set up compared to its competitors. The entry point leading into the venue is a an incredible hidden path that will blow your mind. Venue gets extremely busy so be prepared for minimal walking space. read more

Well, okay. I heard of this place, but never been until a connection decided to have their Xmas party here. Parking is already hell in this area, so I knew to prepare ahead of time. After paying at a meter for an hour, I walked from Whitley onto Hudson, where No Vacancy is hidden behind a green gate. When I first drove by, this was locked but since it was after 6p (specifically for this event), the gate was open about 4 feet so I could squeeze through. After getting past the doorman, I was instructed to go upstairs, where I encountered three doors on the left side. I could tell the girl who was behind me never been there either, so I had to explain the door situation to her (one of the three would be open on any given night). This was an interesting, but fun way to get to a bar for sure. There was a 'hostess' who greeted you once you selected the correct door and the bed she was sitting on retreated, revealing a staircase. My heels weren't too crazy about this, but it was the only way down. Although it's fairly large on the main floor, it was freezing due to how chilly it's been, and the doors were wide open entering the back-or was it front-patio where there was another enclosed bar and outdoor seating. This is where the live performances are if there are any. The photographs hung on the wall outside the restrooms were cool to check out as I waited for some time to pass so I could get out of there. I made my appearance, management saw me, had my tacos from the taco truck (this was only for an event, not a regular thing) so it was time to go. As I was leaving through the gate, some cars were starting to park there and I overheard a guy telling the driver it was $30. I don't feel too ripped off now spending $3 for an hour at a meter when I was only there less than 20 minutes. If this is your thing, you'll probably love it for what it is, as for me, I'm glad I visited No Vacancy, but I'm in no rush to return. read more

Don't come if you speak Spanish! I was talking to the guy at the entrance in English and he asked for our IDs. I asked my mom in Spanish to show her ID and out of the blue the guy pretended he was taking with someone in his walkie talkie in his ear and the told us they were only letting people with reservations in. It was weird so I waited a little bit after we were told to come back in 40 mins or so. A group of white girls went straight to the entrance and I got close to them so I could see and hear they were just let in without any extra questions other than IDs. It was very frustrating showing my mom who speaks multiple languages but English that we were not let it after speaking our native language. Thank you for an awful experience! read more

Great ambiance and theme. Felt safe and clean. My criticisms: - bar does not accept Apple Pay. This is an issue for girls in evening attire, usually it's not built to accommodate a phone, keys, and wallet. Ladies would appreciate the ability to only have to bring their phone and ID. - not enough bathrooms. Only two tiny stalls in the ladies room, and a huge line to use them. - too dark inside, difficult to see anything, which does pose a safety issue with drinks. read more

Back when I lived in LA in 2016, this was the spot I would take out of town guests to visit because of its unique vibe, cocktails, and shades of a speakeasy. Fast forward 6 years later, a lot of it is still the same. When you walk up, it kinda of a free for all to try and get into the place. Our group was kinda standing around, waiting to get picked out of a crowd to get let in. Luckily we had a good ratio, and didn't have to wait long. When you go in, you walk up the stairs and there's 3 doors you can enter, only one of them opens. You are greeted by the madame of the house, she talks for a hot sec, and then let's you into the bar. When you get downstairs, it's a mixed indoor/outdoor space with one small room inside for dancing and the outdoor area is where a lot of dancing occurs. The DJ on a Saturday night was playing top 40, hip-hop (old & new) which I thought was kinda funny bc it didn't really play into the speakeasy vibe but we had fun nonetheless. Like any club, there's people you gotta look out for, someone tried to snatch a friends purse but the bouncers were quick to get that person out. The drinks were strong and not overly overpriced, which is great being in Hollywood. One thing the pandemic changed is that they don't do the live shows anymore which is a bummer. Overall though, still a really fun place to go out with some friends, dance and make memories at. read more

Last night when I was walking down their flight of stairs from the bookcase entrance. I missed the last step and fell and twisted my ankle because of how pitch black it is leading into the venue. I fell down hard and no employees or bouncers came to my aid which was very surprising. My friends had to wait almost 15 minutes to get ice from the bartender. It is the next morning and I cannot walk or put any pressure on my right ankle. There needs to be proper lighting on the stairs of this place because people can get severely injured. This is a huge liability on their part. read more

No Vacancy - Result of falling down a flight of stairs that have no lighting. Please put lights on the stairs to secure a safe pathway. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Didn't expect this place to be as cool as it was! We got in pretty early and there was plenty of free lounge space. The DJ was already playing plenty of good tracks, mixing 2000-2010s to current hits (reggaeton, hip hop, etc). He was honestly a star in his own right. The bartenders are also on another level. Friendly, made strong drinks and quick. There were 2 bars with each playing different music. Restrooms were big but can't speak to the state of them at the end of the night. Dance floor was packed (and sticky)! Lounge space was first come, first serve and everyone was friendly. So excited I got to check this place out as I'll definitely be back for a good time! read more

Such a fun speakeasy!! No photos during the entrance and no other spoilers but this is the place where you enter a room and there's a burlesque-dressed lady that sits on a bed. There's a nice outdoor area that's amazing when the weathers nice out, and a dancing indoor area. However, someone stole a friends black blazer that was on one of the couches, so don't leave anything unattended!! read more

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