Went to see Barns Courtney on a Sunday night at The Moroccan Lounge. Doors were listed at 9:30 PM, which already feels pretty late for a Sunday. The frustrating part was standing in line for about 40 minutes while the venue itself appeared mostly empty. I kept wondering why they wouldn't just let people inside to grab a drink and sit down instead of waiting outside. That said, once inside, I really liked the venue. It's small and intimate, split into a bar/lounge area and the stage room. The stage is low to the ground, which makes for a very up close experience with the artist. Probably around 150 people there, good sound, and overall a cool place to catch a live show. I'd definitely come back. I'd just love to skip the long wait outside next time. 4 stars read more

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I'd heard of the Moroccan Lounge for many years now, and I finally got to experience it myself when I came to see Emeline last month. Overall, I had an extremely positive experience and would love to come back to this venue again. There are quite a few pros of this place: - walking distance from the Metro station - free street parking in the evenings - very friendly and helpful staff members - yummy food options (I only tried the Jamaican beef patty, but it was so delicious!) - beautiful bar/lounge area to hang out before or after the show - super intimate venue where you can get up close and personal with the artists if you're in the first few rows. The only con I experienced was that the main room can get uncomfortably hot and stuffy once the show has started. It honestly felt like there was no air circulation, and I'm not sure if the AC was broken or if they just didn't have it there. Hopefully, they're able to improve that aspect of the venue! If you have the opportunity to visit the Moroccan Lounge, take it! It's a wonderfully intimate atmosphere to enjoy live music from up and coming artists. read more

The Moroccan Lounge - Super close to the stage for Emeline! - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The "lounge" portion of the Moroccan Lounge is really nice. It feels hip and well maintained. It has good character without feeling pretentious. There are large booths capable of holding large groups and high tables for smaller parties as well as a nice space between seating & the actual bar. I could easily see this being someone's watering hole. The stage area, however? Definitely left something to be desired. Going from the somewhat ornate bar area to the desolate stage area was a jolting experience. I understand that for most of the performances you won't be looking out to the crowd area, but even the stage area is so bland and boring. I wanted something. Some sort of character. Bring in one of the chandeliers from the bar area. Something. It felt just like a black box theatre and it left me disappointed. It had no character. The acts that perform her are smaller and up and coming, but I still feel like they deserve more. There is technically no onsite parking, but if you show up after 6, there is plenty of street parking that's free. If you get their earlier, there are plenty of meters and the cost isn't to high. There's also a light rail that runs right by the venue so you can avoid parking all together and take public transportation. I would certainly come back to the Moroccan Lounge. I just hope that they add some sort of flourish to the stage area. read more

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Been here a few times to catch artists I enjoy, recently came for ANNIKA WELLS who is a very talented singer. If you're lucky you can find parking in the area for free if you arrive early. Smaller intimate venue for shows. read more

The Moroccan Lounge - Saw Annika wells perform - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a small quaint lounge with a small bar offering beers, wines and various cocktails. The bar service was spot on and the bartender friendly and knowledgeable. The decor and lounge area is inviting and intimate. There was food - small bites - available near the entrance. The concert venue is small and if you don't get there early you are smashed in. Got me a little claustrophobic but I was able to hang outside the doors and still listen but not see the musician. The doors and windows are frosted so you can't see in. I would have liked to see that opened up not only for safety, air circulation but we paid to see the artist. It would have been a better experience if it were opened up. It was an easy walk from China Town and a short uber ride back to dtla. read more

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Nice venue for shows. The bar is nice to hang out at. It's located in the Arts District.

We went here for a concert and the AC could not handle it. We were drenched in sweat. Not a fun experience

I really like this venue. I came to see GENA "The Pleasure Is Yours" tour stop here a few months ago and it was perfect. I've also seen Kamaal Williams here. The sound is good, the room is intimate, I can actually see as a 5'1" person, crowd is usually chill. Plentiful parking as well! read more

Cute venue for smaller artists! There's a parking lot next to it so you don't have to worry about getting a spot. Staff is really nice! At the bar they do have a set of cocktails but they can make literally anything (within reason) read more

The Moroccan Lounge - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Pros: The performers put on an awesome show despite the venue's issues. Cons: Nonexistent customer communication, extreme overheating, and rude staff. We traveled 100 miles and spent $250 on two VIP tickets for a Jason Schmidt concert here. Communication leading up to the event was a nightmare. I reached out multiple times via phone and email during the week to confirm VIP schedule details so we could plan around traffic, but I never received a reply. They finally sent an email at 5:00pm the night before. The venue itself was extremely uncomfortable. Both the VIP room and the main concert hall were excessively hot to the point where the artists were even complaining. Everyone was sweating! The VIP area was completely oversold for its footprint. Employees were screaming at guests to move out of their way in a space where everyone was packed wall-to-wall. At the end of the night, staff aggressively shouted at the crowd to exit for their next scheduled event, as if bottlenecked crowds can magically vanish. Poorly managed and unprofessional. read more

Great venue with a spot for the artist! Drinks were amazing with kind bartenders. Parking was a little hectic, but luckily, we went early and found some street parking, but it was free after a certain hour. read more

Brought my daughter to see Lulu yam lot of other parents there. With their kids a lot of cosplay dressed up very fun. All the kids have the greatest time got the merchandise. And a good time was had read more

Came for a show. I will say I do agree with a prior reviewer that this was super nice and a more intimate show vibes!! The inside was quite bigger than I thought. They had a bar (didn't drink so I can't say much about the bar). Will say kinda dark for me that I bumped myself into something but my eyes adjusted eventually ahahaha. The staff did seem friendly and pretty efficient. Parking for me wasn't difficult at all and Linda nice that I found it for free and pretty close to the venue as well Overall I love this place for small artist and such!!! read more

Of all my life in LA, I am just now hearing about this venue. It's for sure in the cut, make sure to take all your valuables with you! But I had a good time! It's a much more intimate setting that's ideal for a date night or bestie hangout. The bar is cute and we love to see POC bartenders. The drinks were solid but the menu is hard to read. They offer the beer and shot deal, super worth it! My friend and I did a Jack n Coke and Tequila Sprite with a bit of grenadine, yum! The bathrooms were clean and staff will get you out immediately if there's a second show after yours! read more

Small venue to see upcoming artists! PARKING: SUCKS! There's metered parking all around the area but if you're not there early, you might need to park a few blocks away. Metered parking is free after 6pm on Banning St. FYI -- don't be a dummy like me and DO NOT park behind the Moroccan Lounge Venue, that is NOT public parking. There should be a sign that warns you. VENUE : I saw Amira Elfkey (heavy goth metal, she was amazing to see). The venue is super small, it's all floor. There's merch straight when you walk in. You definitely will get claustrophobic if it's a full house. The sound was pretty good when i went. read more

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Love this venue! Have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. I love how intimate it is, and the bartenders are always quick to assist. read more

The Moroccan Lounge - Love this venue, been coming here for years. - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Would've never known this existed in little Tokyo. I am in this area often, near the Tokyo plaza. This is a slightly spacious dive bar with a concert venue. There's a third party kitchen at the entrance. Mostly Caribbean and Mexican American dishes. I tried to get the oxtail tacos but kitchen staff were missing ingredients. Opted for decent rosta fries, not spectacular. There's non alcoholic drink options and semi open bar. Restrooms are adjacent bar. Electronic pay most forms accepted. The concert hall is decent and can fit a crowd. The surprise for me is the a/c was frigid. Was not expecting it to work and keep the hall cool under pressure. I'm used to just similar venues out east limited a/c and smothering. Just wear a light jumper/jacket in case your iron is low. All and all, this venue is decent and might have room to dance depending on artist. The sound system is great and even loud performers have sound control. The most legit small venue I've experienced so far. Hope your favorite indie/alternative artist performs here sometimes. read more

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Had a great night here seeing the band, Ray & Paul. The sound and room set-up is great. You can watch the band in one room or get drinks in an entirely different room, where it is not super noisy. Upon entering they have a merchandise area, expect to pay a cover if you are going to see live music. Nice place to catch a band. Caution don't leave things in plain sight when you park, it looks like cars can get broken into. read more

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Had a great experience at Gimme Gimme Disco night last weekend with my friends. DJ had great energy, and seemed to really enjoying what she does. The pace was packed, and everyone was having a great time. read more

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First time at this venue to see the Dandies; I was pleasantly surprised--friendly staff, good bar, and the perfect place to see a band. While it got crowded, everyone was well-behaved and there to just have a good time. Parking was weird due to street closures because of a film shoot, but we managed to find $5 parking around the corner a short walk away. If you have the opportunity to see a beloved band here, jump at the chance--you won't be sorry! read more

Great venue for concerts. It's just so dark inside but after a while, your eyes get accustomed to it. The acoustics are rad but so are the drinks. I always have a great time here. read more

Came for a show. For a small intimate venue, this place is great. On both occasions, the bartenders were super friendly and took my order quick quickly. As for parking, I've never had issues finding parking, but I did have to park a few blocks down, but nonetheless, there was still parking available. I'd definitely come back again for a show! read more

I have been to the Arts District/Little Tokyo area tons of times but did not realize that The Morrocan Lounge was nestled near there. I recently came here for a concert. I took an Uber here, but it looks like there are parking around the venue (it is a little outside of the busier area). The staff were super efficient and nice and I was able to get into the venue with no fuss. Definitely make sure to bring your ID if you are drinking as they check before you go in. Inside, there is a pretty big bar and seating area. It was easy to get drinks. There was also a small food selling area. The food was pretty decent. I was able to hang out by the bar until the concert started. The concert area is standing room only, but felt very small and intimate. I really enjoyed the venue and concert. As another plus, the restrooms very very clean, which was great. LOL. I hope to come back here for another concert. read more

Concert venue experience ** I love the interior of this place and the fact that as you come in there's some slight incense in the air. Inside is cozy and very wine bar vibes. The venue is intimate and small enough that if your small town artist had a concert here you'd definitely get a loot of fan service/interaction. There's seating in the lounge outside and security/workers were all very relaxed. They also provided water. I would come here to chill if there were more music to my taste( or for drinks/tapa). They do sell food that looks more fast food type! But I didn't get any. The only thing is that the projector is a bit broken so the visuals for the artists like their name etc would go on screensaver mode every few minutes. read more

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Went there for a concert the other night doors were supposed to open up at 9:30. We didn't get in till almost 10 immediately packed in like sardines with no air conditioning. It is a nice venue for smaller bands but if you are claustrophobic, I don't suggest it lol read more

The Moroccan Lounge is a great intimate venue! It only holds about 250 people max. Standing room only. There's a merch area straight ahead when you walk in and the bar is to the right. Drinks are a little pricey, but I expect that from any music venue. Great space for up and coming artists to perform! read more

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I came here to see a concert by myself on a Sunday evening. The closest parking areas I found were in Little Tokyo, but I chose to park in a garage on 2nd St. and Spring St. I took the Metro A/E line from Historic Broadway Station to Little Tokyo Station. Then, I walked down 1st St. to the Moroccan Lounge. The streets can get dark during a winter night, so take necessary precautions. The most important part of the Moroccan Lounge is that the concert venue easily gets easily crowded due to the small general admission (standing) space. If you leave to go to the bar or restroom, you may lose your spot. If you get too hot, lightheaded, or dizzy due to the standing, I find the bar a good place to rest. On the night I went, I waited for a long time both outside in the line and inside for the artists to get ready. I don't know why the wait took so long, but I'll take note of that experience if I want to go to the Moroccan Lounge again. read more

Charging to get in to pay for beer to see small local acts is not a vibe I will be feeling with in the future.

This place is awesome for intimate shows. The pours at the bar from the bartenders are great, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommended for a night out with live music. SO FUN! read more

The Moroccan Lounge - Awesome venue - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Sound, vibe, intimate setting, all on point. If you're not a local and are seeing a show and wanna make it a mini vacay, stay at the Miyako Hotel. You'll thank me later. read more

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One star because this place edits their tips. I made sure to get a receipt after reading reviews that they do this and lo and behold, the tip amount increased from what I input when paying. read more

Bartender overcharged me and gave himself a tip @ Lesbian Goth Night. I was willing to overlook the fact that I asked for 3 of the same drinks he TOLD ME were $10 each and he charged one as $14, I took a photo of my receipt to be safe and sure enough when I see the charge on my statement there was an additional $6 added. Extremely disappointing. Also only two stalls in the women's bathroom should be criminal read more

One of the best stage set ups I've seen in years. Great light bar and sound booth. Superb DJ on Friday nights! Will be back! read more

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The venue, as it pertains to the music, was awesome. Sound was great, lights were great, stage was great, but the bartender needs to be fired and I've never said that before. She wasn't just bad, she was absolutely terrible! First of all, she acted as if someone was forcing her to work against her will. She had one of the worst attitudes I've ever experienced in customer service. Secondly, she said my drink cost $16, which was a rip off since the pour left a lot to be desired, I handed her a $20 and she gave me $3 back. Huh?? You can't do basic math as a bartender? Also, she said soda water was $4?!?! It's typically free! I really liked the venue otherwise, but she almost ruined the entire experience for me. I will definitely think twice before going here again unless I'm not drinking and don't even want water. She is the absolute worst bartender I have ever had in LA and I've lived here for 25 years. read more

Venue might seem a bit sketchy but it's very intimate. Had the pleasure to meet NBDY and other great artist in person like Brandon Banks. If you ever want an experience where you can meet your favorite artist in person who is upcoming, this is the place to be, NBDY played a huge roll in my life and I was able to chop it up with him. Hands down, beat show I ever experienced. Thank you Moroccan lounge. read more

Box office is only open for fours a week. Showed up to only find it's closed during stated operating hours. Door is open but no one here to sell me a ticket. Weird and I'd say a chicken shit operation. Might be a great venue but management apparently is out to lunch. read more

The Moroccan Lounge - the entrance to the restaurant - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The service of the lounge was very nice and welcoming, we went for a concert they were hosting and it was an amazing night, the ambiance of the lounge itself is quite nice with a very open air concept at the bar and a separate room for the stage. While we did not try the food they had plenty of options to choose from and I would have gladly tried it given I hadn't eaten before coming! read more

Purchased tickets through Ticketmaster for a show to be held 7/6/2025, the show was cancelled by The Moroccan Lounge, yet no refund of my money. I do not recommend purchasing tickets online for this venue. Also, the phone number listed does not work. read more

Ya'll this place is a vibe. It's this pretty lowkey place and theres a decent amount of free parking (at least around 7). As you enter and scan your ticket, they stamp you're right wrist so you can go in and out as you please. The bar/food area is in a separate room from the performance area and its super chill. The bartenders were pretty nice and kept up with the pace of customers pretty well. And when things slowed down, they made conversation and joked around. My boyfriend ordered a cosmo after getting himself a stone IPA, and the bartender jokingly said "you don't look like the cosmo type" after which my bf pointed at me and the bartender said, "that makes more sense." The drinks were pretty good, a little pricey but honestly not for LA so... what can u do. The stage itself is not all that large. The room holds an audience of maybe 250ish. But regardless of where you stand, theres a pretty good view of the stage. The lighting and sound is great. I went to see Dove Cameron and she and the lighting guy had a really fun thing going, setting the mood for each song perfectly. Overall, it was a great time. read more

The Moroccan Lounge - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great place for a show! Love how the bar has a speakeasy ambience vibe and is separated from the venue room. Allows the guest to enjoy a drink without loud music and then in the venue you can jam out without the clanking and loud sounds of a bar. They have a nice bathroom too! Was a hidden spot and glad got to experience it. Would definitely drive be back . read more