I found it to be a great place to have a drink. People were nice. The drinks were strong and I had a good time. I would recommend it for anybody who wants to have a cocktail, especially when I went in the early evening and there were so attractive leaking ladies as well, which is always a good thing if I lived in the area if I was a local to the area I would go there regularly read more

Went in on a Saturday night with a friend. The ambience was OK a little dark like that vibe for a bar. Their beer selection was very limited, which was a little disappointing. It was a little crowded, but the place is kind of small. Music is good if you like hip-hop. What I didn't like was when I got my bar time the bartender included her tip. I'm not sure if that is an LA thing but to where I'm from, you give tip to the bartender on your own and according to their service. I don't know where they get the sense of entitlement so be careful when going to this bar. Make sure you look at your receipt. For that reason alone, I am giving three stars. read more

This place has gone downhill. Zero liquor selection, terrible service; it's sick a shame because it's an institution. read more

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Me and my lady friend pulled up last night just because we didn't want to call it a night. Found this place on Google Maps and decided to pull up. The place was small and there was nobody there checking people at the door so you're not safe from anyone on that bullsh*t. The young lady making drinks told me I couldn't have the Maltese Melody with no explanation, so I asked her why. So she just says "I can't make it right now". Perplexed and lightweight frustrated I went back to my lady friend and sent her up there to see if she gets a different answer. She comes back with these 2 drinks that were in 2 different size glasses and told me that the lady at the bar was pretty much empty so she gave us some type of blueberry juice with tequila or something. No receipt or anything ‍. After these drinks and a couple of songs we left and went up to Sunset Blvd. read more

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Yo shoutouts to Eden the bartender she was super professional and drinks was fire !!! The dj had the right toons playing read more

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If you're looking for a dive bar in the amazing Fairfax District, this is a spot. The service is great, but it definitely is small so just be prepared and the fun part is seeing some of your favorite celebrities from the comedy scene. read more

From the pictures I have seen of this place, I was VERY hesitant. It most certainly is a small bar, however it packs quite a punch I must say. This place is a classic Los Angeles vibe with little "rules". You know those typical places with a strict dress code and you have to act accordingly while you party with your friends...not this place. You have people drinking, dancing, standing on couches, etc. It's just a good time. Drinks are super heavy, so be prepared for that. And it's super cramped around 1130pm-1am. Might want to get there early to enjoy the space from 10pm-1130pm. read more

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This staple is known by most ppl for LA. It's a very small bar/club, with a doorman. Bartenders are cool with great pours. Place gets packed out. There is tables and chairs among the walls. A good place to listen to a good DJ and just vibe. I was never attracted to this place but it has steadily grown on me. My friends love it. read more

Believe the bad reviews. Either the bartender(s) or the manager(s) are running scams. Went there for a couple hours last month, ran up a tab for under $50 and paid with credit card + tip (texted myself the receipt). When I checked my CC statement for the month I found another charge from The Dime the same night for almost $200 (and no receipt texted, bc it was straight-up fraud). Crazy reading other reviews and seeing this fraud has been going on for YEARS. read more

I've been coming to the Dime more recently and it's never been bad, but when I went most recently, you can tell they put a lot of effort into revamping and it's definitely well worth it. They now have food and the wings are good! I should've asked for more sauce on my wings, only because I'm super saucy with food lol, but they had a great flavor and were fresh and hot. The vibe is nice, the music is always tailored to the crowd they have. The workers are so nice, they truly made my experience great! Definitely worth a visit if you haven't been in awhile or if you have never been! I'm not currently drinking but they did have a wide variety of drinks. The street parking around it isn't bad at all, I don't think I ever struggled finding parking. The bathrooms have never been nasty. It's not a large venue, but it's great to come to with some friends for some good music and great bites. Dj Noodlez is fire, from the r&b vibes to hip hop and pop, I have a great time everytime and I dance the night away lol. The improvements will just have me coming more often! read more

I came in on St Patrick's day and was pleased with the holiday menu created by the bartender Noah. I was pleasantly surprised by how well balanced the strawberry Negroni was. The fried chicken sandwich on the menu was also exactly what I needed. This spot has a great intimate vibe, and loved the live music. Definitely will have to come back in sometime for the nightlife! read more

This place is the place to be! They have the best DJ in the game DJ RTistic on Monday's...taco Tuesdays 5pm-9pm...Wings & Fries on Wednesday. Happy Hour 5pm-10pm. Make sure you see my girl Amari at the bar--a GODDESS and theee best with the dranks!!!!!!!! And let me not forget the tacos and wings by Belly's and The Flavor King are ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS!!!! read more

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Fun bar. They have different events and the staff is nice. You can start the night here or stay here the whole time. Never had a bad time here. And they got a long happy hour... From 5 to 10. read more

First timer this past Saturday. No entry fee, no line and blended crowd. It is pretty compact in there but ppl usually bar hop ( that's what I saw anyway) the music was cool and so were the drinks ( average price. read more

This place has really good vibes and good music. My friends and I had a blast. Small spot but good service too.

I'll put it to you like this, on the night Black Panther came out in theatres the late great Chadwick Bozeman spent the evening with friends at the dime. Now think about that, he could've been anywhere in the world but he was at the dime. My point is this is the kind of place that the biggest celebrities in the world can come and feel like just part of the crowd. The Dime is by far one of my favorite dive bars in all of LA. They keep a good rotation of djs and they all bring their own flavor. I'm a big 90's hip hop head and they're always playing dope stuff that I grew up on. Bartenders are always a vibe and pours are legit. I used to frequent the Tuesday comedy night when Adam and Nicky hosted and I can't count the amount of good local comics and famous comics I've seen for free here. Now that I'm older I don't go on the weekends as much because it gets stupid packed but if that's your things go for it. For the guys this is one of the best places to meet women because no one is pretentious here, just enjoying life and vibing. With Fairfax constantly changing by the day it's great to still have a local staple that hasn't lost its magic. read more

Great music lots of music. It's very intimate and cozy. Not a place to go have conversations but a place for dancing and drinking read more

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This review is overdue. The Dime has a special place in my heart. I've had many fun crazy nights here pre -pandemic that will leave great memories in my head forever. The place is small, intimate, no clue if there's food but the MUSIC is the whole vibe. Mostly centered around 90s hip hop and R&B which I loveeee. Tonight I went in for comedy night for the first time and it was so fun and chill. Bartenders, Dj, Door-peeps and other staff have always been great. Cheers to the Dime! read more

The Goods:The flowers go to the DJ. He had the dance floor shaking and for my best friendnwho came from out of town, it was definitely a wave. The bartender was extremely cute sns nice, the crowd seemed to be younger mixed with a sprinkle of over 40s heads. The space was intimate, so even with a small crowd only a few ppl can make it pop off. Met a cast member from the HBO show "Insecure" in the building so that made it well worth it. Ironically the bathroom was very clean for a regular place. The Bad: Obviously on a Monday I didn't expect the crowd to be hard-core deep but management obviously believed that VIP was gonna sit at EVERY table, so it looked very embarrassing when the person who could possibly want the VIP status stayed at the bar and opted to be just like the regular folks. One bathroom is a turn off..especially if it'd a packed night . This place looks like it could benefit from Sugnature Wings or some special food option but it may be still starting read more

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Drinks were ok could use a little refresh on the I side the DJ was on point needs some food options

Small bar with big vibes. The Dime is a good time, and one of the few bars that's actually jumping on a Monday night. Because it's literally as big as a dime, there's not much seating, and it may feel a little cramped on a busy night. That being said, the DJs are skilled, and the drinks are reasonably priced. Good for a fun night out with friends or to keep the vibes going after dinner on a date night. read more

Service was great! And music was . The Eat.Mieve Pizza Pop up was incredible. Dare I say best pizza in LA!

The atmosphere here is amazing! Amari hooked us up ans did right by us. Came on Wing Wednesday and was not disappointed!

Fantastic old school bar. They recently did some updates which look fresh and new while keeping the same vibes. They also have a new food menu! Absolutely delicious. In a city of ever changing bars and nightclubs this historic gem of a bar stands the test of time. read more

I recommend coming early because this place gets packed after 12. 9-1130 is my favorite to just talk at your booth and mingle a bit. It's one of my favorites in LA, the DJs always on point, and the crowd is stylish - full of black folk dancing and vibing. read more

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Went to The Dime for comedy night and to catch the happy hour on Tuesday. The comedy was fun and the drinks were good. The bar is somewhat small but it feels intimate and it's a decent late night spot. But when it came time to pay at the end of the night the bartender handed me the touchpad to add a tip and I saw that my bill was almost $150 for 4 drinks and a burger w fries. After I asked the bartender for an itemized receipt he just so happened to mention that my bill was considered a large tab (I guess anything over $100 is a large tab) and that 20% gratuity was already added. I also noticed that everytime I ordered a whiskey sour and asked for it "up" there's a $2 or $3 charge to pour it into a stem glass for each drink. I'm not opposed to the idea of these policies but it's a little deceptive to just happen to not mention that your going to automatically add a 20% gratuity and then put a tip screen in front of me. I don't normally write a review but I'm not a fan of deception or letting other people fall into it. read more

Location is perfect bc so many residents can walk home and not drive. I will agree with everyone on the music being really good especially bc that rnb contemporary funk is my vibe and the crowd were incredible- very sophisticated. I've only been twice in 2.5yrs and I live right there. And I'm someone that goes out almost every day of the week. Main thing that sucks is it doesn't open until 10pm.. it's a residential area so it's a better spot for pre drinks or whatever while we're waiting for the group. I've wanted to bring dates here but ended up going kibitz room which sucks but I only go because it's open around 8pm.. also it's way too loud inside to talk to anyone you bring like maybe you could put some high top bars with stools out the front? But I always recommend this place to anyone visiting Fairfax I love the lighting read more

Spot is mad dope DJ'ed here a couple of times & is by far one of the best experiences. Very homey & the energy in this place is superb ! Staff is great ! read more

My friend went here a few months ago and thinks someone put something in her drink. She had one glass of wine and felt really drunk. Luckily she was with people who were aware of the signs and took her home immediately. This place is just too sketchy will never go here ever again! read more

Great place, great music, somewhat crowded but they charged me $85 for three drinks: one coke, a beer and a mixed drink. This included $14 gratuite I didn't agree to. read more

Can't speak for other nights but Monday the music is on point if you really a music head and don't want to hear same old shit. It's small spot but the vibe is fly and chill and I didn't sense any bad energy. Bartender was on top of shit. Nothing to complain about. read more

Hands down the best bar in Los Angeles. Music is always on point. It is small so be prepared to be cramped.

- cheap drinks ($8 jameson and ginger) #illhavetwo - dope soundtrack (even on a sunday night) - service is alright (bartender can be inattentive at times) read more

A great hang I gotta admit. A nice intimate space with a good amount of seating along the walls, but a nice floor for chatting and dancing if you like. My friend said, "this is a bar for the grown and sexy" and I gotta say, I concur. Came on a Thursday around 10:30 and it was adequately populated, but now at 11:00 it is officially bumping up in here. So glad we fell into this place. Hope it's like this the during the rest of the week. But if not, I know I'll always have Thursday nights. read more

Tonight. Im writing this review from the bar as I'm in the place. I realized that as I stand at the bar she waits for at least three different groups before she even acknowledges I'm standing here. It's not a busy night. The place is not even a stone's throw big. I'm thinking right now this will be my last time here. read more

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This is a cute bar in Melrose. The room is dark and if you're not there early then you will enjoy the little standing room that they have. There are about 7-8 tables in the entire establishment. The music was decent. read more

In all my years in Los Angeles, The Dime has remained a nighttime staple. It's a beautifully black space in a city that can't say as much, and fosters community through conversation and good music. You can spot the occasional celeb, meet an out-of-towner, and be greeted by the kindest--never creepy-- bouncers in town. Here's to The Dime. read more

Sat at the bar for about 10-15 minutes the bartender lady was just standing there on her phone didn't walk up ask me if I wanted a drink or not . I had to wave at her to get her attention When she came I ordered a whiskey sour she didn't ask me which liquor i wanted Or anything when she made it she didn't make it correctly she just poured it in the cup didn't shake it or mix it it was just all juice and very sweet .so I asked the other bartender it was a guy I don't his name I told him about the lady and her attitude and bad customer service and the drink he made me another one and it was made correctly. read more

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The setting was intimate but turnt at the same time. DJ was fire. Went on a Friday. Will be back! Good times!!

This is the place to be if you don't like clubs to much, but an intimate setting with all the good music and drinks flowing! I've been coming here for two years plus! It's a great place to relax and meet people and enjoy yourself !The Dime is a classic spot hands down! read more

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