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The Anarchy Library

3.7 (352 reviews)
InexpensiveDive Bars
Closed • 8:30 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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THE ANARCHY LIBRARY ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Very loud
DJ
Live music
Divey

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Rachel J.

Honestly this place is pretty cool this is my second time being here the music is really good service kinda sucks but it's still a vibe pro tip pregame before the drinks don't really taste to good.

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Gitana J.

I frequented the Anarchy ON "ROCKERS WEDNESDAYS " were a big hit!!! They played nothing but sweet reggae music, with local reggae bands in tow!!! Although those were the past of the days...Anarchy still kicks ass with the varied range of music they play !!! Drinks are reasonable vibe is great, never had a problem with staff...nor crowds. The only complaint I have is the smell of the restrooms yall need to either hire an onsite janitor or invest in Clorox bleach, pinesol and a mop!!!

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Absolutely fantastic bar. The layout, the impeccable service, and the ambiance are unmatched.

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12 years ago

Best place to chill in the 562. Anyone who can't handle a real dive bar should go to silverlake.

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10 years ago

I spent my 21st birthday here. It was defiantly one to remember. From the drinks to the music. Everything on point

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15 years ago

Great place to chill and enjoy some rockabilly and Spanish music .

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7 years ago

they have good deals and an assortment of alcohol. Music is provided by DJ. It's a small bar but the atmosphere is cool.

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10 years ago

Good drinks and good music it's a cool chill place to have a good time, definitely will come back.

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13 years ago

80 music and great place to chill... and Zee the bartender

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9 years ago

Awesome bar, small but pretty cool 80's music, if ur looking for a chill spot to dance this is the place to go

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15 years ago

I come here all the time awesome music awesome environment I have no bad experiences always fun drunk times cuz the liquor is cheap

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16 years ago

Love the music- love the drink specials- love that there's a small dance floor. Perfect dive bar for me!!

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Tuesday's are $2 well drinks with a lot of 80's music. Crowd is diverse and no one bothers or gets stupid drunk.

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Love this bar! Cheap drinks and love the crowd of ppl and the music is my fav!! Always have fun there

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15 years ago

Love them the music, the drink prices and the atmosphere that this place makes!!!

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15 years ago

No cover, good tunes on juke box, good prices, just get out of there before all the douchebags who just turned 21 arrive.

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Ask the Community - The Anarchy Library

What kind of night is it on Sunday's?

Weird haha it’s a hit or miss. Thursdays are the best days to go! Music is 👍🏼👍🏼 and the Carlos Pizza opens around 1:30am

What kind of music do they play on Fridays?

#anarchylibrary "FINALLY FU@KIN FRIDAY" $2 imports, domestics, well drinks until 10.30pm! Djs playing your favorite 80s, indie, 90s house, freestyle music and videos every Friday at THE (locally) WORLD FAMOUS ANARCHY LIBRARY!

Do they ID when entering this bar?

Hi sweetie, thanks for writing. Yes we do. Our establishment is 21+ with valid government ID. If you are 21+, we hope to see you soon. For more info on our nightly events and drink specials, follow us on Instagram @anarchylibrary

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“Depending on the night they play 80s, punk, 80s house music, Spanish rock, and sometimes cumbias).”

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