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    The Epic Lounge

    3.9 (53 reviews)
    ModerateLounges, Karaoke
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    Loud
    DJ
    Live music
    Hipster

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    Halloween
    Crystal G.

    I love this place if you can't tell! Epic live or lounge whatever you wanna call it. The Name was changed on an episode of bar rescue. My favorite nights are Thursday and Sunday for karaoke but lately they've been having actual karaoke contest on Saturday night. Last contest was $500 in prizes. Next week, $1000 in prizes. If you're secretly a rockstar now, is your chance to shine! This is not only for perfect singers. Karaoke is for everybody that has the balls to grab that microphone and sing your life. Epic is a safe place that wants you to have a good time. I absolutely love everybody that works here. The place is a total vibe! Great place to have a midweek birthday party who doesn't love a karaoke birthday party! The space is also available for private events. #5StarsEveryTime.

    Bottle price list... Maria... clock in girl
    Jose M.

    Marie, you should've known better than to bring alcohol to the bar. That's your fault. Anyways I love this place. The one little gay boy that works on Fridays for muevelo is so handsome, nice, and kind. He's a 10/10. Plus he wears these booty shorts that look too good on him

    Drag Host- Fernanda La Mas
    Vince L.

    Epic LIVE is the place to be! The owner and staff members are so friendly and welcoming. The bartenders know what they are doing and the food is good too! Bar Rescue came in and renovated the bar and did a great job! Comedy on Tuesdays Drag & Karaoke on Wednesdays Karaoke on Thursdays Latin Dance Party on Fridays Live Spanish Rock Bands on Saturdays Drag Brunch once monthly on Sundays This establishment is for EVERYONE LGBTQ NIGHTS are Wednesday & Fridays

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    Michael P.

    This is definitely a hidden gem in Downey. It's located right off of second Street and Downey blending in nicely so it's unnoticeable. I love a really good cheeseburger, especially when all the ingredients combined create perfection. This cheeseburger "the LAX" should be top ten for the month of December 2023 in LA county. This savory combination with its simplicity, makes it so amazing between the layers of patties, grilled onions, arugula and cheeses that it smashed between some soft, sweet buns like that of resembles Hawaiian rolls. Of course I could have added more to it like: jalapeños, lettuce, tomato, avocado or bacon, etc. but it was simply divine the way it was prepared. The owner "David" served me that evening and he offered a wcipa (west coast Indian pale ale) a new beer he was serving that paired well with the food. Seeing how happy David was talking about the items really showed me how much he cares for his business. The food and beer were tasty. I will return. .

    Kyle U.

    Visiting some family in the wonderful city of downey california. Far far away from home from sugar creek missouri . When my friends told me that there was a local karaoke / drag night At a bar that just got Branded by bar Rescue.. I just about jumped at the chance ! It's definitely not what i'm used to but i had a wonderful time encouraging those beautiful drag queens. Love your favorite whistle / whiteboy #LetsGo!#5Stars

    Bar at Epic Lounge Downey
    Raul O.

    Good snacks. Incomparable Service. Ambiance is crack. A place to chill if you're local, Relax place to acquaint with if not.

    LaniTonantzin H.

    I love this place! I had so much fun here tonight Wednesday night for Karaoke night. Drinks were great, food was great, and atmosphere was awesome! I had the suracha fries w/ soyriso. Yummmy. I shared it with my friend. I'll be back for More. Thank you for a great time.

    Kareoke is lit tonight!!
    Skylar G.

    Such a great community of people, great food and lots of seating, every Wednesday there's music, karaoke and drag shows and the events moving to Thursday starting in September

    Lit karaoke
    Eduardo E.

    So far the best karaoke spot I've been too. and cutest and nicest bartenders. Great food and drink specials.

    Super fun and inviting vibes, definitely a recommended spot!

    Honestly a super fun place! Great drinks, yummy food, amazing performances with some cool people!

    Karaoke Tuesday! There's a stage! Great sound system! Everyone is so friendly! Great drinks!!

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    i come here all the time and it's always such a vibe. love my girl judith always so nice :)

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    The owner is the nicest and the staff has always being so helpful and I just love the environment here !

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    Epic Lounge is always a guarantee good time. The staff is amazing and who doesn't love karaoke Wednesday

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    Love this place and the owner is hella awesome n always up to try an idea and see if it works in a positive direction for everyone.

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    Ask the Community - The Epic Lounge

    What genre of music do they play here on Saturdays?

    Can yu wear short there?

    If you're a girl yes. Guys should wear pants and not baggy either. However on karaoke nights it's just a chill atmosphere. You can dressed relaxed including shirts ;).

    Is this place 21 and over?

    Most nights are 21+. It's best to check their page to see what events are happening on what days and the flyer should confirm the age requirements for that night.

    What's the music on Saturday? Is there a cover?

    Most nights do have a cover charge, however I recommend checking their Facebook page for events daily. Sometimes it's free admission before a certain time. 🤗. The music varies as well, check out their Facebook page to see what's happening next. 🎼🖤

    Hi, does anyone know if this place is wheelchair accessible?

    Yes

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    Kuduowl

    Kuduowl

    4.9
    (97 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Five Stars for Kuduowl! Owner and bartender extraordinaire Amanda Colom, her business partners &…read moretheir staff have created an amazing bar that showcases creative and original drinks. There are about 6 talented bartenders who work the bar and each of them bring a unique portfolio to mixology. Let's get back to Amanda! One of my friends who was visiting from Hawaii found Amanda on social media and asked that I take her to Kuduowl to experience this unique mixology. We were greeted warmly by Amanda and she explained the concept of the bar and the drink options. All were absolutely beautifully crafted and served! Delicious! I had a drink a few years ago (Sloe Gin Ramos) and not many bartenders know how to make it, nor do they want to take the time to make it. Amanda and Chris jumped right in and made it (takes 10-15 minutes to make). It was delicious and the preparation was a show! Loved it. All bartenders, servers, and bar backs were working in unison, like an orchestra. You could tell they all enjoyed their jobs and coworkers! It made for a beautiful ambiance. The bar welcomes everyone - from old to young, from gay to straight, and a rainbow of diversity of ethnic backgrounds! This has to be my favorite bar in Southern California! Bravo Amanda & team!

    Amazing drinks & super knowledgeable staff!…read more -Ambiance Cocktail bar is upstairs with different seating options including couches & comfy chairs. At 9pm the lower floor becomes a night club which we did not experience. -Drinks Sooooo good! Very well balanced & unique. Leaving us wanting more as soon as we finished a drink. Each one having a different elegant visual presentation. The owner/head bartender even came to our table to check in & get our opinion about our drinks. Even letting us know that there were new drinks being added to the menu soon! It's so cool to watch the creation of drinks on her Instagram @bad_birdy -Service Awesome service! Attentive & extremely knowledgeable about each drink. Taking the time to explain what made each of them special. Making the ordering process super easy. We went with a couple friends & they made it very easy to split the check by item which they did quickly on a hand held touch screen card reader. -Food Food is provided from local partners near by. My wife & I ordered Mexican food & both agreed it was only so so. We ordered the empanadas, queso fundito, chicken street taco & asada street taco. With the most bummer part of the meal being the queso. Despite it being served on a cast iron skillet the cheese combo they used ended up becoming hard & difficult to finish. It came with soft little tortillas instead of chips which we weren't expecting. Almost like making them into mini hard cheese quesadillas. The food wasn't a total loss though because there is another partner with a different menu that we are willing to try. Overall we will definitely be back for the drinks & other food options.

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    The LKSD

    4.1
    (2.5k reviews)
    0.0 mi
    $$$

    I didn't get any food, but I did have a virgin coffee martini! Typically it is hard to make a…read morecoffee martini I was told however the bartender did an amazing job! It was delicious! The ambience is really cute and perfect for a date!

    Everything was good EXCEPT the STEAK.. No... Seriously…read more This was probably the biggest steak disappointment I've had in a while. The place comfy, the ambience is dark and bar-like, the drink vibes look chill, I have no complaints about the service. The service was good and the staff was nice. All this makes the steak disappointment that much worse for me. We ordered Ribeye and Shrimp Salmon Lobster Mac and Cheese Asparagus Lobster Roll (Sushi) A drink from the bar The Steak.. The steak came served on a cast-iron skillet. I ordered it medium-well. It arrived a little more medium than usual, but that was not an issue. What disappointed me was the puddle the steak was sitting in. Traditionally said puddle is a mixture of butter, thyme, and whatever seasonings you used on the steak when cooking it. In this case, that puddle was flavorless. It really tasted like the steak was just sitting in a flavorless oil. The steak was very bland, very difficult to think someone could send out a piece of meat out like that, especially when you find out what it costs. It was not worth it and not worth the final tab unfortunately. Really wanted to find a steak W for Downey but I don't see myself being interested in this place again.

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    New York Steak, Sweet potatoes Fries, Old Fashioned Original
    New York Steak, Sweet potatoes Fries, Old Fashioned Original
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    Mandala Cantina

    Mandala Cantina

    4.1
    (286 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    Speaks Spanish
    Locally owned & operated

    In order to honor Cinco De Mayo, with festivities that were okay for me, I went to Mandala Cantina…read morefor Latino beats and Loteria--- otherwise known as Mexican Bingo, which kind of takes the red, white and green flavor of the game. But quick understanding the term suffices. As I entered Mandala Cantina, I knew that I had stepped inside a vibe of Latin frenzy and buck--- it was replete with a sophisticated backyard boggie energy. Or in other words, the carne asada barbecue had adopted an elegant, glamorous and modern Talum motif that hit with bright mellow lights, beige beauty all around and a good time fueled by tequila shots and cocktails. I was sat at the bar, but I was warned that my sit would be bellow the regular bar line. So I sat alone, and I could look up at everyone else sat from by de-elevated sit. I was ok, I had arrived late, I was by myself with no reservation and on a whim, so I took my corner seat and did my best to forget that I sat below everyone's eye level. The party vibe was strong and palpable all across the bar. In fact, I have been to very few bars where the move was to sit, yet, the music and crowd almost demanded that we acted like we were on a club, but sitting down. More clearly, I wanted to move and dance but since there was no space, and we were playing Mexican bingo, we were implicitly required to sit and dance. For those who did not, the party still pulsed. There was this huge Cantaro (Mexican clay cup or vase) with six straws. So like a fishbowl drink that is commong in Tiki or Island theme bars, but in a large Mexican mug. This guy was moving it around while he was filmed in a way where he showed the drink for six like Mufasa showed Simba to the residents of Pride rock. So I am basically saying that all the people in the bar and crowd found a way to honor the old school hits of Reggaton and Banda that dominated the airwaves of the spot. I could not help but beat my head back and forth when Oye Mi Canto played and the lasers of the spot moved around wildly. In short, it was an experience that can be described as lit. The experience of game play was also electric. As soon as you entered, you were asked to pick a card from a large stack. You were also required to get some frijolitos-- small beans, that did not jump. I put all my beans into my card and removed them as my cards were called. I came close to winning, and maybe I did, but it was hard to focus amidst the noise and bop, so maybe I did win and did not register that one of my cards had been called so its frijolito remain on top of that square. Regardless, of the lack of victory I expeirenced I was still very happen I went here to celebrate Cinco De Mayo with appropriate festivities. After I soon sat, some tacos were placed in front of me. They were for my neigbor. I was honest and made them aware that they were not for me. After all a Mexico Hero-- Benito Juariez reminds us that respeto a lo ajeno es la paz. Or in other ways, respecting what is not yours equals peace.

    If I could give 0 stars, I would. I'm honestly disappointed with how disorganized Mandala was…read moreduring the Mexico game on July 5, 2026. I've tried multiple times to call and speak to a manager about what happened, but after receiving no response, here I am leaving a Yelp review. This wasn't my first time at Mandala, but it will very likely be my last. I made my reservation the same day Mexico won and reservations opened. I reserved a table for 8 people at 3:45 PM, which was the maximum party size available. I arrived around my reservation time, definitely before 4:00 PM, and security directed me to wait in the line designated for guests with reservations. By around 4:30 PM, the reservation line had barely moved, yet I watched other people walk up, give their names, and be let inside. At the same time, I could clearly see two reserved tables for eight sitting completely empty.I finally asked one of the waitresses, "I reserved for 8 people, and I see those two tables are empty. May I ask what the hold up is?" She asked for my name, looked up my reservation, confirmed it was there, and then told me, "It was canceled." I asked, "What was the reason? I've been here." She replied, "You never checked in before 4:00 PM." Which in fact I did, and security even confirmed that I had arrived before 4:00 PM. Despite that, no one was willing to honor my reservation. At that point I told her, "Only three people from my party of eight are here. Can we just get a table for the three of us?" She spoke with another waitress, and they came back saying it would be standing room only. I asked, "Why?" Again, they referred me back to my supposedly canceled reservation. By now I was beyond frustrated. While they spent another five minutes trying to "figure something out," I continued watching people walk up, give their names, and immediately be seated. Meanwhile, the two reserved tables for eight were still sitting empty. Then I was told, "The best we can do is standing room at the bar, or you can stand anywhere in the restaurant with one of the cocktail tables, but there's a $100 minimum per person." That requirement was never advertised or mentioned when I made my reservation. I reminded her, "This isn't my first time here." She simply replied, "Or you can stand at the bar. No minimum." At that point, it was so close to game time that I just wanted to get inside. We were never greeted--menus were simply placed in front of us. And throughout all of this, those two reserved tables for eight remained empty. The biggest lie I heard all afternoon was, "We're at capacity." I must have heard that at least 10 times. If Mandala was truly at capacity, how were people continuously walking in without reservations and being seated? Why were guests with confirmed reservations turned away while empty reserved tables sat untouched? Thankfully, the game was delayed until 6:00 PM, which gave us enough time to leave and take our business elsewhere. This was poor planning, poor communication, misleading reservation practices, and some of the worst customer service I've experienced. I wasted my time, my gas, and what should have been an exciting afternoon watching the Mexico game with family and friends. I expected much better from a place I'd enjoyed before. Instead, I left feeling ignored, frustrated, and completely disappointed. I rest my case.

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    Sin City refreshing
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    Mandala cantina
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