Night out in LA…read more Parking: Welcome to LA where finding a parking spot sucks a--. Highly recommend getting dropped off or carpooling. We got lucky with steering parking two streets away. Ambiance/Environment: Looove the vibes here. They have a small space, so it can get hot real quick. They'll check IDs at the entrance. There's in n out privileges until a certain time. Music: If you're into house music, then this is the lounge for you. They have different DJs during each set. Drinks: They offer beer, cocktails, and wine. I don't remember the names of the beer, but it did the job lol. The Mango Sticky Rice cocktail was really strong; I enjoyed it!

Melody Lounge is my MOST FAVORITE HIDDEN BAR OF 2026 SO FAR! You can easily walk past by, thinking…read moreits some run down or closed looking restaurant or warehouse looking building.... its tattered fading red curtains gently billowing.... you do a double take, you try to peek inbetween and its all dark.... you decide to jump in anyways and your eyes quickly adjust to beautiful red lanterns hanging in the ceiling, a quaint little bar on its right and seated corners in the left.... move to the bar, meet Sam and start enjoying the scene. You're here to stay and savor the experience. OC holds no flame to these LA vibes. Lots of cool people, they carry local beers and the bartender can serve up some awesome drinks. Do some street parking, check out Chinatown in all its old glory before the gentrification takes over.

Hell yeah! Came…read morehere on a Friday night to celebrate a friend's birthday. Street parking was a little difficult to find but not impossible. There was a cover charge (~$12) and drinks weren't cheap but reasonably priced. There are two floors and each floor has its own dance floor.. they played a lot of alternative 80/90s. Small smoking patio in the front and clean bathrooms. We had a blast! HBD Andrew!

I'll start by saying, this place isn't fancy at all, and there are a few blemishes but does that…read morematter? Absolutely not! This place is amazing and has a great vibe! Inka One has been running BoomBox LA for about 18 years, and Grand Star Jazz Club is fortunate to host this iconic hip hop event that has been around for nearly two decades. You can catch legendary DJs like the Beat Junkies, Shortkut, 9th Wonder, Lord Finesse, House Shoes, DJ Revolution, and many more every first Saturday of the month. Drinks are served on both the first and second floors, each offering different music and vibes. The drinks are a bit light, which is perfect for me since I'm a lightweight. They don't serve food, but there are some great late-night spots nearby, like Hollywood Thai or Bossa Nova. If you're looking for a place to relax, listen to good music without distractions, and just vibe out, Grand Star hosts one of the coolest events in their venue. OOOO 4 out of 5 Afros

LOVEDDDD! We came here for my friends bday last night. It was so much fun. It was dark but not too…read moredark. The upstairs did have different music from the downstairs but they both played really good music. My friends and I had to go up and down. The bar made my drinks really well. Majority of the people were in their mid 20s to early 30s. No one was rude or belligerent. I loved how security was on top of things. Shoutout to those guys because I felt super safe at the bar.

General Lee's is a hip two-level cocktail lounge located in the heart of historic Chinatown (within…read moreChinatown Central Plaza). [Parking]: Metered parking wasn't super easy to find and I had to park two blocks away (near intersection of Yale St & W College St) from Chinatown Central Plaza. [Event]: General Lee's is best known for hosting weekday Hong Kong style Mahjong night (sponsored by Mahjong Underground) and please check the IG page for the exact date (e.g. February 2026 was every Wednesday and March 2026 is every Monday). No RSVP is required and our party just simply walked in at 8 PM sharp. Free admission, but 21+ only. [Pro tip]: Please come as early as the cocktail lounge can get pretty crowded within 15 minutes of opening time (8 PM). Otherwise Mahjong tables will be taken up pretty quickly. [Experience]: There were 7 beginner tables on the 2nd level and 9 advanced table on the 1st level. The lounge had DJ playing music so the lounge can get a bit loud. The beginner tables had two laminated pages on how to read Mahjong tiles and how to play Hong Kong style Mahjong. The players at the beginner tables were friendly and our table played open-hand, but it would be great if an actual instructor can teach us more advanced rules. Restroom (unisex) was quite clean. [Conclusion]: Expect packed crowd on Mahjong nights with friendly Mahjong players, but this is not exactly the best place to really learn how to play Mahjong. I see this lounge as more of a place to socialize with other strangers.

Walked in on a Friday evening around 8:30-9. There was no line to get in and the place didn't seem…read morecrowded. My husband and I walked around before we decided to grab a drink at the bar. I had already drank at some breweries before we came here so I didn't want any more mixed drinks. I got a canned drink, I don't remember the name We had some coins and started to play. A couple of the machines took our coins but the games never started which was a bummer but we just moved on. We later saw people playing on them so it was probably something we did wrong. The place was a good vibe with a do playing music. We spent about an hour before we decided to check another place out. My husband and I had a lot of fun. Good way to reminisce when we were young kids playing these games.

EightyTwo is such a fun spot for a night out. If you're into arcade games, this place is a win…read morenothing better than playing Mortal Kombat and beating my husband The drinks are good, the vibes are always on point, and the bartenders are super nice. It's a great place for birthdays or even a fun drinking day/date night there's something for everyone and it keeps people entertained. Plus, the surrounding area has that nostalgic feel with good food spots nearby, so you can easily make a whole night out of it.

I had the most fun last night!! This venue has a big open space where you can see people play ping…read morepong and pool and nights past 9PM amazing bands and artists come to play jazz!! The drinks are tastefully mix and you feel right at home. I was expecting my pretzel bites to be stale as most bars with food aren't that great but they were soft and salted. They consistently check your tables to check on you and remove finished drinks and empty dishes. PARKING was soooo easy to find. Right beside it there's a parking garage and the charge was $10 for a Friday night. I love this place and I can't wait to go again

I stumbled upon this place randomly, but little did I know I was walking into a jazz bar with live…read moremusic, plenty of pool tables, board games, and space to hang around. I gotta come back for more drinks!

I don't know much about LA and I was somewhat worried if The Echo would be located in a good part…read moreof town. To my pleasant surprise, The Echo was located in an area that felt like a small town. It was bustling with concert goers who seem to be conscious of everyone's happiness and safety. The feeling of community was strong. The venue was small but comfortable. The staff were helpful. Venue doesn't have a full bar so don't expect to order specialty cocktails. Paid $500+ for this particular concert.

Decent venue for live music in an intimate setting. Service was ok but limited drink options if you…read moredon't drink alcohol or soda. A cup of Coke with a ton of ice was almost $15 with tip but I guess that's normal at these kinds of venues now.. Didn't have issues with metered parking outside but it was a weekday night.

First timer at this venue. Concerts are usually a toss up…read more But Oscar at the Bellwether is top-tier and he provided elite customer service in real life. Went above and beyond and made the whole experience effortless. Absolute pro. Bellwether's lucky to have him. People like him make concerts an enjoyable experience.

This review is for Camille's at The Bellwether. I went for Wednesday Rock Nite that they were…read morehosting, and although had a good time, I was not impressed with the way the venue is run. First off, the parking situation is a nightmare so you better be down to uber if you want any prayer of getting there otherwise you'll be circling the block for 30+ minutes trying to find a spot. Second, the beer was way over priced. You're looking at $17 + tip for a decent sized beer, or paying $11 for a cheap can. That's like Coachella pricing, absolute robbery. Third and probably the biggest turn off, was that the second the last band played their last note, the bar immediately closed and started kicking people out. No final call, no grace period to hang out, just gtfo. Zero hospitality. Overall, I liked the space itself, especially the upstairs lounge / balcony area, but the cons just far outweigh the pros with this place. Logistically terrible location and zero hospitality to speak of paired with overly expensive drinks and not particularly friendly staff did not make me want to come back here. There are far better venues in LA.

Best venue for all things DIY and a great spot to express yourself been going here more frequently…read morethan ever for local shows and have had one hell of an experience would recommended anyone looking forward to having a actual genuine show memory to come here amazing spot and people at the front are chill

STEPH JUDGEMENT: An LA institution for all-ages art/performance…read more I have very mixed feelings about this place. On the one hand, great that they've been able to provide an affordable performance venue in DTLA, especially for the younger crowd, for 25+ years running--massive props for that. On the other hand, there's a reason why it's affordable and why it's called The Smell, lol. The entrance is in a very dodgy-looking alley with a perpetually smelly dumpster. The venue itself is quite large, but the sound isn't great and concessions consist of candy and soda (no bar). I saw "coffee" on the menu so I thought I'd get a cup of that but on the night I was there bo one seemed to know how to make any so I just settled for a la croix and skittles. My friends and I were there to catch a particular band, and it was great to see them in a small venue like that, but I'd never go there to just hang out.

Visited The Regent to see Margaret Cho host Asian Nation for Netflix Is a Joke fest…read more Parking: Located on a one-way street with several cash only $25 parking lots across from the venue (red and white signs that say Joe's Parking). The venue is located in DTLA on skid row... If you park nearby in one of the lots and stick to walking back and forth from the venue, you'll be okay. Don't recommend walking around this area especially if you're by yourself. Food: The food was scrumptious at the adjacent Prufrock Pizzeria. I would come back to this venue just to eat there beforehand. Service: It would've been nice if the venue employee was more proactive, there was a gaggle of people blocking the walkway and it took him a minute to tell them to move. After that, he just stared blankly at us after that until I asked where our assigned seats were. Ambiance: The actual venue was nice. It was intimate and you can see the performer even if you're in the back. We were on the right side towards the front, a few rows back. I appreciated that the mic level wasn't too loud even though we sat in front of the speaker; sometimes at comedy events it feels like the mic is SO LOUD that I have to wear earplugs. At this venue, the noise level was perfect.

Worst theater experience I've ever had, and I've been to all of the downtown LA venues…read more For starters, it's right on the border of Skid Row, and the zombies are creeping everywhere. The whole place smells like urine and feces because of this. They'll only let you in when "they're ready" so if you're there before showtime, they force you into some filthy bar attached to the venue (which stinks of the aforementioned body fluids). They only have one bartender, and he's surly and lousy. Then they herd you like cattle into their dumpy venue. The staff is rude, and the whole place is rundown. The acoustics are garbage. The sloping floor will make your legs ache for days. It has no vintage charm, it's just a dirty armpit. It's hot as hell, with no ventilation. Prepare to be unsafe. The security is trash- two fights broke out when I was there, and they took forever to react and hustle people out. After I finally escaped, I found that the $25 I paid to park in the lot across the street was completely useless, because a hobo broke into my car and took a dump! Hate isn't a strong enough word for The Regent. This craphole deserves to burn down.

Came here to see what the hype is all about on Wednesdays. Wow it was busy and music was great. Me…read moreand my girls had a good time dancing. Wednesday nights just got a little better

Doorman is awesome; true pro--but the bartender? Hell to the nah! I hold up a C note he says "what…read moreare you doing?" And act like it isn't money or something... Disrespectful-disrespectful-disrespectful!!! specifically the dude with the mustache whoever you are, I don't like you... shouldn't treat people like that. And I'll tell you something else about the homeless guy out front I gave 100 bucks to before I entered this stupid place did not object so you know what? I won't ever ever ever try to come to your stupid piece of garbage bar again!