I was only in there for a minute. A literal blink. A drive-by of decadence. But that's all you need at Raspoutine. The red velvet hits you first. The lighting makes everyone look like they have a secret. The chandeliers feel like they're judging you -- in a chic way. Favorite item? The caviar service. Because if you're going to dip your toe into a crimson velvet fever dream, you might as well go full villain-mode. Salty, luxurious, unapologetic. It's not a snack. It's a statement. Even in a short visit, you feel the vibe: dramatic, over-the-top, theatrical in the best Melrose way possible. I was in. I absorbed the energy. I left slightly dazzled and mildly confused -- which means it worked. read more

Cool old school Velvet decor. Good crowd. Not the top destination for hot clubs, but very enjoyable. read more

I've been to Raspoutine twice now, and the difference between the two visits was pretty clear. The first time was a great experience good energy, a balanced crowd, and an overall fun night. That's why I decided to come back. The second time, though, was just okay. The entire second floor was closed off, and honestly it made sense because the place wasn't very busy, especially for a Friday night. If they had opened it, the venue would've looked completely empty. Downstairs was mainly groups of men a lot of Middle Eastern guys dominating the crowd which made the vibe feel totally different from my first visit. The bottle prices felt overpriced, no option for food or snacks. The DJ that night was pretty mediocre (maybe just the rotation), and it was super hot inside, which made it uncomfortable. We still made the best of it, but compared to the first visit, the second one really missed the mark. I don't think I'd go back. read more

Raspoutine - Raspoutine Artwork - Dance Clubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

This used to be a classy place with a great security and face control handled by Patrick. Tonight, this girl name masha let literally every guy in and made lots of trouble for ladies, I was in all blue and had my Manolo Blahnik sandals and omg! She reasoned not letting me in because of my flip flops!!! Please! Alexander and my beloved French society in LA.. help the sanity of this place and throw this girl away! read more

Raspoutine - Dance Clubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

The dj put me on a guest list. I called the club to confirm, the lady said yes im good to come in. Upon arrival the bouncer that was at the entrance made me wait for half an hour outside in the cold only to tell me that he isn't going to let me in unless I buy a table and that entrance is up to his discretion. I came from pretty far away. Very unprofessional treatment. Most of the people coming in were males that he seemed to know personally based on them hugging and shaking hands. Almost no women entered the club at all. read more

Horrible!! The bouncer told me and my boyfriend he's not letting us in after our friends. They let everyone else into this club except for us!! Why cause we're not paying him to get in?! Feels like nazi germany!! Or maybe it's because we're Jewish?! Don't go and get disappointed is my recommendation read more

This place has a really unpleasant vibe. The staff acted in a racist and discriminatory way toward me/our group, which is completely unacceptable. It doesn't matter how nice a bar looks if the service treats people differently based on their appearance or background. No one should feel uncomfortable or singled out here. Truly disappointing experience. read more

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Super accueil, certains se font recaler et laisse des mauvaises reviews mais en vrai c'est un grand plaisir de passer une soirée :) je recommande vivement! read more

Extremely disappointing for a location that tries to maintain a prestige. Minimal appeal with an older crowd. I recommend finding a better location nearby with a better venue and crowd. read more

Guest list or table only. Have been for the latter but it was a bunch of overly cologned euro men, thinking )not good) music, and gross drinks. Enjoy! read more

the good vibe the guy security beautiful guy is very good staff the place is amazing I leaving Bruxelles

Will never bother with this trash hole again. Why? 1. Rude AF doormen who are creepy; 2. They won't let you in right away EVEN when you have a table you've paid for!! 3. Old crowd. Like, ancient. Lots of grey hair and balding men. Probably you'd find it exciting and get excited because.. lasers! Cool! if you were, like 40 years old...and had a lot of Botox/face work. 4. Several young women walked out and said to us "We didn't feel safe in there" and they went to another club. (So did we!) 5. Smells like bad old man euro cologne. Yuck. 6. It's one of those lame clubs where they think they're being "discerning" but really it's just bad attitude and vibe-killing fakery. 7. SO MANY great clubs in LA to choose from...this is not one of them! read more

Jesus Christ this place is the worst club I've ever been to. I was on the guest list for my coworkers DJ set, and I showed up in a tight black dress and heels. The doorman looked me up and down and said "no". ????? I didn't know this was love island holy shit. God this is the most grossly prejudice place I've ever had the displeasure of visiting. Fuck RASPOUTINE!!!!' read more

We went to Raspoutine after my bridal shower and had a blast! Pat at the door was so sweet and congratulated me as soon as I walked up. He had Yohan escort me and my friends in and sat us at a table. They surprised us with glasses of champagne and a sparkler to help me celebrate my big day! Later in the evening they brought us shots when my fiancé came to celebrate with us. Yohan went out of his way to make sure we had an amazing night. The music was great, everyone was dancing on the dance floor! Thank you Pat and Yohan for ending my incredible day on such a fun note! read more

Raspoutine - Dance Clubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

My recent visit to this nightclub was nothing short of a nightmare. From the moment I approached the entrance, I was met with the disdainful glare of the bald doorman, Pat, whose lack of hair seemed to correlate with his complete lack of manners and decency. His attitude was not only disrespectful but also alarmingly racist. As a person of color, I felt targeted and unwelcome from the outset. Despite attempting to maintain a positive attitude, I was continually subjected to the doorman's abrasive behavior. His disdainful remarks and dismissive gestures left me feeling humiliated and uncomfortable. It's truly disheartening to encounter such blatant bigotry in a supposedly inclusive environment. Moreover, the nightclub itself failed to live up to even the most basic expectations. The atmosphere was stale and It's evident that the management prioritizes fostering a toxic environment over providing an enjoyable experience for their patrons. In conclusion, I would strongly advise against patronizing this establishment. Not only does it condone and perpetuate racism through its practices which is clear given the many other reviews of people who have expirenced the same thing but it also fails to deliver on its promise of providing a fun and welcoming nightlife experience. Save yourself the trouble and seek entertainment elsewhere. I would personally give this place 0 stars if I could however the DJ was awesome so that's where I'm okay with leaving 1 star for that. read more

First of all, I can see what people are saying about the bald bouncer who runs the door- he confused me as I walked up last Saturday night by asking what I was doing there- but eventually just checked my ID and let me in so I could join my friend inside. The ambiance and crowd are super energetic and fun, the bartenders were very quick and friendly. The BEST part about this place is the music. The DJs are amazing, all I wanted to do was dance. Only a handful of people felt the same, as the majority of the club was standing by the bar or sitting/standing and chatting at their tables enjoying bottle service (fun too). It's Hollywood so there were a few people who come off snobby, but overall, you can feel that people are there to have a great time. There's a bathroom downstairs and upstairs which luckily never had too long of a line. Only complaint about the place was that while leaving the restroom through the small hallway, the bottle service crew was trying to get through and one of the indoor security guards shoved me super hard from behind instead of saying "excuse me" or motioning me to move. Luckily, I got back to the great vibes and the music and still had an amazing night. I can't wait to visit again. read more

No line at 11:30pm on a Friday but still only letting people in if they purchase a table is just poor business. Been here before and neither the vibe nor drinks support any type of exclusivity. Lame read more

So the club is great even though the one in Paris is better. Music is decent maybe a bit too dark and techno sometimes. However they have to do something about the tall bald guy running door. Trying to scam people for money and racial abuse. NOT A GOOD LOOK AT ALL Next time is doing this we are recording him and filling a lawsuit read more

I had the worst experience ever!!! These people are very rasist. If you are not Russian you cannot get in without a reservation. All the losers got in because they talked with the bodyguards in them language.We were 3 good looking girls with money to spend and they treated us like nobody. They accepted only their people with no reservation and no money for a water even. Shame on them! read more

While we were waiting in line the bald doorman asked the guy in front of us if he wanted to go in and said he probably would need to lift weights if he wanted to gain admittance at the very least. This is not for your average person who wants to hang out at a cool bar. read more

Let me preface this by saying that i understand how this place may be fun with a group and a table with bottle service. But as a couple of people walking in without a table this place makes no sense . Its TINY dont let the photos fool you, all the seating is for bottle service . Its beautiful inside and the staff seemed nice enough. My biggest issue was that we stayed for one round of drinks and the check had a "restaurant fee" of $7 and some change . This threw me off so i asked the bartender if this was considered a service which they got to keep as a tip. She said no they dont keep them . So i asked what it was for ? And with a genuinely confused look she said "i dont know" . wtf is this fee if your own employees dont know ? For that reason alone i would say stay away. For a similar ambiance and a bigger dance floor just go to members. read more

This place is bumping. Love the vibe. Great people, great music, beautiful men and women what more can you ask for? There are always idiots trying to squeeze past the the bouncers, but they do a great job at keeping out the trash - love the British guy in particular. Very dry. Very picky. Exactly what you need to keep a venue exclusive. Only thing I would change is the wait time. I think they keep you waiting sometimes just to fill up the venue and LA in the winter is cold - especially in a dress. Other than that, had a great time and I'll be back for sure! read more

The fist time I stepped into Raspoutine, I felt like I was back in NYC! This venue has a red velvet theatrical ambiance with superb customer service. The way your server cools the big bubble champagne glass with ice before serving you is magnificent and memorable. This is the best Deep House Music venue in WeHo! Featuring phenomenal DJ's like Gioia Mia, Sam Baroni & TESSLA. You must be elegant and dress with class to get passed the velvet rope. read more

Raspoutine - Armenian Actress Zara Minasyan & Darwin Damian - Dance Clubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Had a table and the tall bald man running the door, was giving us a hard time, letting us in. First he was claiming no name existed on the table, then was claiming the owner of the table needs to come down Kevin: The manager said everybody has to check in together. If you are getting a table, you should be aware of this. They only allow 4-6 people on the tables Horrible staff, do better read more

Raspoutine is my favorite spot to go out in LA! The vibe is always good, with cool people and great music. Yohan at the door is super sweet and hooked my friends and me up with champagne. Highly recommend. read more

Place is a vibe. Good deep house and techno. Has table service and you can go to the bar. Door man is cool

The staff is phenomenal east entrance and awesome sound. I was lucky my friend was the dj this night and I felt like the ambiance was perfekt and the parking os 2 hours long which is truly all I needed before a workday.. you can always add more tho and the decor is very soirée pretty ! I would def come back it's a hot spot and I wish I knew about it earlier on.. might even have my bday party here ! The red lighting is the district you want to be in and on lol read more

Raspoutine - Spooky - Dance Clubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

Tried to go in but obviously the tall fellow from the UK was rude and said it was table or guest list only. Completely understandable that these "posh" places in Weho/Hollywood want the ratio of girls to guys to be on point. But what good does it when people wanna actually come for the music. Would give this no stars if I could. Wanted to see Shahar spin ‍. Def doesn't deserve stars. read more

Great night, banging tunes. Staff were great! Good for tourists and natives! Enjoy! I recommend read more

Really sexy, red interior with hip-hop and house beats. It's small and intimate with a fantastic VIP lounge upstairs, complete with mirrored ceilings. Table service was friendly and attentive. I loved that they burned incense throughout the night. Lot's of woman on the night I was there, so guys...this may be your spot! read more

Always a great time and very different to your average LA spot, very euro feel and a great atmosphere. Staff are great, from servers to doormen, Patrick at the front door is super nice and respectful. If you're looking for something different in LA check it out! read more

Such a great time and set up! Amazing set up, bartender where friendly. Amazing Vive and performances. I see a lot of reviews that are bad here, just because you didn't get in... Is sad people go out of the way to put up bad reviews. You have to understand this is a private lounge and no everyone can get in. Is a specific crowd they are looking for. Not just anyone who shows up. I had amazing time and the whole staff was super cool! Special thanks to Kaya for inviting us! read more

Raspoutine - Sitting down enjoying the live show - Dance Clubs Near Me - West Hollywood, California

I love this place! I've spent some of the best albeit blurry nights in this lovely red velvet wonderland. The British door guy, Patrick, is an absolute charmer & so accommodating. Will be back very soon!! read more

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Booked a table for a friend's birthday here last week and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The music and ambience is the best I've experienced in LA for a long time - just really good vibes. From the impeccably dressed doorman to the attentive servers the club is run like a fun loving family. We loved it! read more

nothing much else to say. Be better. Stay away. Go to catch, or EP & LP, or even Urth cafe. You don't want to be around these people.

Great night club with very nice people. Magic atmosphere. The best DJ in the town . Amazing . Can't wait to go there again. My favourite place ! read more

The quick version: Comes off as a cool-looking joint but the service, demeanor, and professionalism for the price you're paying fall incredibly short of being even remotely adequate. Full Version: A buddy and I were wanting a night out and I love hitting up speakeasy-type establishments or creative bars in the Hollywood area. Saw Raspoutine and thought, "Looks great, let's check it out". We arrived and informed them that we wanted to buy bottle service and we were walked to our table and greeted by the manager Yohan, who initially came off as very nice and welcoming (this would change). Immediately after being seated and choosing our first bottle (we bought two), one of the workers told my buddy that he had to remove his hat as they weren't allowed in the establishment. We were fairly dressed up otherwise and it wasn't an eyesore but I digress, people will differ in how they feel about dress code requirements. The night went fairly well for the most part as we were socializing with the mixed crowd which is generally older gentlemen and younger women. That seems to be the general vibe of the location. Anyhow, after we bought the second bottle (as the prices listed on the menu seemed reasonable - however we were not handed the menu, it was merely flashed in our face and a flashlight shown on the bottles alone - not any fine print listed very discreetly on an odd part of the menu, which we'd have seen if we were able to hold the menu ourselves. I can't help but think there was a reason for this given the following information.) we requested the check. To our surprise, there was an astronomical house fee along with included gratuity, neither of which was mentioned beforehand. Side note, I have general issues with bottle service pricing around LA always including a 20% gratuity but that is what it is. However, you don't usually see a large house fee at all establishments. Anyhow, we paid of course but felt as though the gratuity was more than sufficient. They weren't very attentive to the tables, the crowd wasn't crazy, service was fairly standard compared to other establishments if not a bit less attentive. Now, this is where it gets interesting. The server immediately started becoming confrontational at no additional tip be included (mind you it was already on the tab - standard in the area) and I politely explained my reasoning for leaving it at the 20%, which I feel as though I shouldn't even have to do in the first place. Anyhow, we left and before grabbing an uber I realized I hadn't taken a copy of the receipt, which I always take along with me or snag a picture, so I went to knock on the door to ask for the copy right quick. The doorman slams the door in my face, and this was immediately after just leaving the establishment. Then Yohan (the manager) comes out to give me the receipt but proceeded to try and negotiate an additional tip than what was already included. Literally followed me to our uber with his Venmo account open on his phone continuously grilling me for more money than we already just spent in that location (well over $1k). I've never seen anything like it to be honest. I'll end this with a quick reminder that 1. tip was included, and 2. service was sub-par in the first place. There was no reason to chase guests to their vehicles while leaving and demanding more money. Insane to me, and will not return. The place has potential but the management is its ultimate downfall. If you're going for bottle service, don't. If you're going for a couple of drinks .... use your best judgment. Best of luck Yelpers. read more

Great little spot. Nice atmosphere, good crowd/music. Cool staff. Pleasant door staff. English bald guy had some good chat about him. Hidden gem in West Hollywood. read more

Absolutely disgusting manager named Yohan whose service is horrible! He asked if we were going to buy a bottle and if we couldn't we couldn't be let in! We were celebrating our engagement I can't believe we were not let in. I would not recommend, this is the type of behavior that LA is known for and it's sad. Please don't get service to them. read more

Terrible experience here, and I'll never go back. I was invited to this place by a female friend who was performing for an event that night. She said she'd put me on the guest list. Door guy Julius says I'm not on the list. He says I have to wait because there's too many guys inside, and they need more girls to show up. I can understand how that'd be a problem, but then he proceeds to let in every single other group that walks up, most with more dudes than ladies. I suspect the guy is probably racist, as I see many other reviewers mention the same thing. I also see they fat shamed a girl and wanted to charge her $3500 to get in. Look, if your club has a problem attracting ladies, you may want to not piss off the few females who do work there. Karma is a bitch. The behavior of the doorman is despicable. read more