We really enjoyed our Friday evening here! It's a beautiful bar/restaurant with quite the view of…read morethe surrounding area; the decor is open and upscale and it's great! The service was friendly and pleasant and prompt, and our food and wine were great. Absolutely will recommend and return!

The appeal of this place is not offset by the negatives…read more It's really marketed as more of an exclusive experience. Kind of like a speakeasy. The service is a one out of five for sure. We had two separate servers because one went home during the middle of our dinner and both were equally horrible. Not even exaggerating when I say we waited at least 15 minutes after we asked for the check and there were probably only 10 tables in the entire restaurant. And we had to call her back over to ask for a second time. SMH. The food although flavorful was so ridiculously priced it was not even funny. I got a "ribeye ". Was literally eight thin slices of steak, like 1" x 1" size for $42! No, I will not be coming back here for so many reasons. The view is great. Castaways is definitely not what it used to be in the way of quality but at least you get more and you get the view. But definitely not worth it going to this place. It was quite a frustrating evening. Also, if you do decide to go here, just bring a coat when it's a little bit cooler in the evenings cause it does get cold up here and getting the staff to manage the heaters correctly is a whole other frustration. Oh, and valet is your only option for parking up here. It's kind of crazy because a few years ago you could just go park in the lot or the garage that's available there but now they're charging you $11 and it's chaos. I will say that the view up here is great though so if you're willing to forgo all of that for a view for like a one time date or something like that, it might be worth it

Best vibe. The decor is amazing I love the beers here. They have the Hitachio Yuzu Lager which is…read morereally hard to find. Evan the bartender is always awesome and makes amazing custom cocktails.

Low key neighborhood pub sorta vibe. Although it's no the kinda place you'd go to "pick up chicks…read moreor meet guys", It does however have a lot of the right components for a great night out with friends and a place to meet new ones. Also, the cocktails are really interesting. The names alone are worth checking out. Go check it out...

Great music Great selection of booze!…read moreCover charge was minimal for excellent band Would go again next year when visiting family in area

Came here to see The Long Shadows, and while it was quite a distance from Norwalk to Glendale, it…read morewas worth the travel to see a fantastic performance by The Long Shadows. Nice stage, great sound, and good vibes! Definitely recommend. Plenty of open street parking; didn't have a problem with that. Quaint, clean restroom with awesome bartenders.

Fin Peach! Good…read moremusic, great vibes and that secret treasure chest/discover LA/ 818 great life. Kulak's Woodshed is a live music event venue, video recording and private music recording space. It's limited capacity, intimate and thoughtful. Brought to life by Paul Kulak, a local indie thoughtful big in stature and heart man whose love of music, sound and visuals brought this space in to existence at the tail end of the 1990s. A space for musicians to thrive, from grammy winners to new to expressing their gifts. I've passed the Woodshed many times in my 15 years in the SFV, but only recently started to enjoy it including their live webcasts and concerts via Facebook Live. Offering greatness on Laurel Canyon between Magnolia Blvd/Weddington Street, mere steps aways from my favorite local art supply store Carter Sexton. It's in a of creativity, expression and artistic joy. Check out their Mondays, musicians can sign up by 7pm for Singer/Songwriter Open Mic. Mostly supported by Paul's hard work, incredible volunteers and audience donations. It's an all welcoming, all ages, all genres and styles of music space. Beverages, snacks and conversations are all self served. Pet friendly environment, but good to be mindful others especially with allergies. Street parking is your friend, though if you don't mind a stroll parking a little further can be easier especially at night, rideshare or even metro as it's less than half a mile from the nearest station. They do not allow any alcohol, recreational or hard substances inside. It's indie, it's music, it's Kulak's Woodshed.

"Me and you, and you and me No matter how they tossed the…read moredice It had to be The only one for me is you And you for me So happy together" I just want to SING-OUT-LOUD about this place! A rustic~eclectic joint hidden in between shops on Laurel Canyon, unassuming yet filled with love, laughter, song and MUSIC! My kinda place...And YES, they do charge a cover because this place needs money to keep musicians playing and their doors to remain open. It's not a big cover charge so not sure why anyone would complain about supporting local talent...just sayin... Bookmarked this place a while ago and was so happy to check it off my list a few weeks ago when I went to hear "The Eldermen" play here. I loved the decor. A mash up of bar stools, stadium seats, sofa's and a Queen size bed...yes, a queen size bed! Stage is smack dab in the middle with a pretty good view from all surrounding seats. *Snacks, drinks, and restroom are located back of house. *Check the website or insta for events calendar *Street Parking only

Cool place with a great atmosphere. It's a fun place with cool patrons!…read moreStop by and catch a drink or a bite to eat and then dance off those extra calories. Ha!!! You won't be let down! Enjoy!

Quaint little hidden treasure in the hills above lake view terrace, over 100 year old building with…read morerustic charm, it's a great location to just get out of the city. The bar isn't always open ... Very limited hours, Friday is the best night for the crowd. Wouldn't recommend eating there, and dont count on the best cocktails, but the ambiance is what will hold your interest!! Wish they'd bring back live bands,

Definitively hidden in plain sight, but if you spot it or hear about it (say... from Yelp), you…read moreshould stop and have some libations. I wouldn't use the term dive bar here because it's more classy and well put together to be the traditional visage of 'dive bar'; despite being hidden in plain site. Also, the menu is vastly different than any dive bar. The place has a great vibe, vintage-modern classic theme, great lighting scheme, nice patio space, and just has a great hangout vibe. The service I've received has been impeccable. ** CASH ONLY is really my only knock on it. I've never carried much cash since the advent of plastic pay and the world is increasingly cashless. So, your experience will be limited by the cash available in your pocket.

Nice intimate place to grab a quick drink…read more They don't offer food, but you can walk next door to the Tavern and bring your items over.

Always a great experience! We love live music and a fun atmosphere. Bring your own food and drinks…read more Even when it's hot, you can always be assured that you will have shade as the sun sets behind the theater. We have come here for years! Don't miss out for a night of fun and music. And it's not expensive, you can choose from bench seating or bring your own seats and sit on the grass. Any place you sit, you're guaranteed a good view. So much fun for young and old. Seats sell pretty fast, so be ready to reserve early.

Went there to see Yachtley Crew. I had seats which were nice. If you get the seats, know that you…read morewon't have a bunch of room in front of your feet to bring a big cooler. Also if you get the seats there is a back to them so you don't need to worry about bringing a chair. The good part about this venue is you can bring in beer, wine, and food, but no hard alcohol. It is a fun venue for summer concerts. Also, if you get lawn tickets, there is a long line before the event opens for people who want to snag the best spots on the lawn.

Food was good and service was excellent. I will be returning to get baby back ribs. The mash…read morepotatoes are good too

I don't get out much, but sometimes you just want to have a drink and pretend to socialize. I don't…read morelive in Sunland, but not too far away and when heading to the grocery store down the street I was reminded about this little joint and figured I'd stop since I was already out that way. As read in the reviews, and obvious in person, this isn't going to be everyone's hangout, if it it does resonate with you, you'll have a good time. Definitely more of a locals spot, but everyone's welcome. Staff was pleasant, the place small and comfy, the drinks cold, and just a kick back and relax ambience.

Was invited here to attend a birthday celebration and let me tell you this place had plenty of…read moreparking in the rear. We walked on through a quick security check and wondered into the club. I was amazing at how large this place is. What great vibe. Great music and the service was exceptional. I ordered some food for my friend and I and shared with others. The party we were attending also gave us complimentary tacos I couldn't ask for a better celebration. Of course we where there early and people where already feeling the music. I highly recommend this place and will return again soon.

Great club with a nice male stripper show! Close to home &…read moresafe! Thank yall again for a great night!