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    The Scene

    4.1 (147 reviews)
    InexpensiveSports Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE SCENE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Divey
    Good for groups

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    Darts!

    I love this bar, I love the owner of this bar and everyone that works together, and I love all the regulars here and have so many memories at this location. I started coming here for drinks after my shifts at Galpin Honda at the time, and have been coming back since to play songs on the TouchTunes jukebox, cheap drinks, and their electronic darts machine that I have not seen anywhere else and I go to a lot of bars. See you there for a game of darts - Julio

    The best place
    Jordan A.

    Is very nice place, for share couple drinks, relax and excellent service from Adela, she is the best.

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    Rickey K.

    Cool old school sports bar. Loved the history of this spot, authentic and a great chill bar. Interior decor is cinematic, Tarantino-esque. Service is great. Great spot for an afternoon cooler. Place also has complimentary popcorn. Cool spot!

    Money ceiling @ The Scene
    Luis C.

    I've been to the Scene twice already and it's a cool local dive bar honestly. The crowd has been fun. They have a juke box for music. I went on a Friday and I met fun people there. Seems like most are locals and regulars. They have this cool ceiling filled with money. Check it out if you're around the area. I left at 2am when it closed and a lot of people were also just leaving. I will keep coming back.

    NFL Sunday Events (10/17/21). @TheSceneNorthHollywood #NorthHollywood #SFV #DiveBar #CheapDrinks
    Jeff B.

    (Drank 10/17/21 SU @ 11:30am): How have I never seen or heard of this place before even after I lived in North Hollywood for several years!? Thanks to Groupon, I found out about The Scene and decided to make a scene during some early NFL Sunday games https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=BjmqGHBMTzU8WX1ISGMkJw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. I LOVED dive bars, so how this place was completely off my radar especially since I lived nearby years ago was completely odd to me. Now that I finally "found" this place, would I be a regular "diver"!? PURCHASE Goose Island Brewing Co. English IPA Beer 16oz Draft 5.9% ABV ($5.00): Light, hoppy & sweet, and smooth - an easy drink https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=90F6Bj1jwVINDv70kAaXAw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Shock Top Brewing Co. Witbier Wheat Beer 16oz Draft 5.2% ABV ($5.00): Light, citrus & hoppy, and smooth - easy, refreshing, and one of my favorites https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=TvLQEiOv3CHpqDxsfLazTA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Fritos The Original Corn Chips 1oz Bag ($0.75): a quick snack to soak up some beer https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=oxB9zWxjtNrZ25hGpkZHpw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! J.C. Rivers Gourmet Teriyaki Beef Jerky 1oz Bag ($3.00): Only a couple large pieces and not much teriyaki flavoring https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=b76xIgVxb_Pw-d6B-ZSsGw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Lay's Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips 1oz Bag ($0.75): Need more to soak up the beer https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=yUhH1v9lKGVc6GbfYOiOHQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Absolut Screwdriver ($5.00): One of my favorite cocktails, but not many top-shelf options although the vodka/orange juice ratio was more on the vodka side - yes https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=LChEJ53opv_JsL4NniaFGA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Corn Nuts Chili Picante Flavor 1.7oz Bag ($1.50): I had these on the-go on my way to another place; not very hot or spicy https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=9Kl-YprusZsuhr-7UrAh3Q&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. SERVICE Greeted by Amber the friendly bartender, she first asked for proof of my COVID-19 vaccination since that was the mandate during this time. Once that was done, it was time to get my groove on, chat her up, she gave me the rundown of the place, and the drinks were soon flowing. Maybe she mentioned something, but out of the blue a gigantic pepperoni pizza appeared and was FREE for everyone in the bar... so of course I had a couple slices https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=2vRcVvyzQ1IJJXiwPufr7w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw! Amber was the bomb... and next time I needed to try that "wet pussy" cocktail she made for another patron. PARKING (FREE) Located within a western-style saloon strip mall, they shared a medium parking lot with several businesses. Otherwise, there was plenty of parking along the main drag of Saticoy St. - 'nuff said. ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A cozy somewhat seedy dive bar by every known definition as the regulars (I saw only men), slowly rolled in, there was a tawdry display of bras on the wall https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=1EcKHwBa0e8znrdzKxNuaA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, random sexualized paintings https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=QfaEVBwUa-PrZyKolL0_pg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, random movie pictures https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=ytiu8m3j-7gqF-SbRwS_Xw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, dollar bills hung from the ceiling and walls https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=mIwoi2TM5nrkIMfDFPVhyA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, and much more! Plenty of tall stools along the walls as well as at the bar. Zero natural lighting while dimly-lit electric lanterns and the glow from the many TVs guided your way. There were several TVs throughout although I didn't recall any background music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=n80jVfqB00wAeeKjb7YiRQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL The Scene was all that and a bag of chips (two bags in my case!) and definitely planned to return hopefully with friends. From inexpensive prices, stiff-enough drinks, decent alcohol selection, FREE food, random friendly strangers, etc., this place was divey awesomeness! They also opened early and closed late https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=JPiww6rUaR61nVXkrmdx_Q&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, allowed outside food, and held special promotional events. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $21.00 BEFORE any discounts/tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

    Yelp has seldom failed to recommend great dive bars to me. The Scene is no exception. Adele is one of the greatest bartenders I've had the pleasure of being served Coors y Cazadores by. If you ever find yourself in Hollywood, hit up The Scene. Great bar, great people and great Adele!

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    Kodchakorn A.

    It's very chill bar. We went there on Saturday afternoon since another bar was long wait and we really grateful that we found this place. My friends and I really enjoy playing darts here and we love how they have free popcorn!!

    Good times
    Angie C.

    Amazing venue wholesome down to earth folks and fun times! Me and my fiancé just moved in the area and we love coming here for Sunday Monday and Thursday night football they also cook great food which means I don't have to haha. Cheers

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    Drinks are amazing bar tenders are fabulous and it's always a good time to hangout at the bar here!

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    Great dive bar great ambiance great food service is always wonderful there keep up the great work

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    Electric Bartender Don. Hella $1 bills, bra tree, $5 gets you a drink. A real 'Scene'

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    Dining room with communal tables great for groups and Happy Hour!
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    3.9
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    4.7
    (19 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$

    As you move through the smokey and delicious smelling AYCE Gogi you start to hear the distinct…read moresounds of pinball. Hidden away like a Matryoshka doll inside a kbbq restaurant is this gem, a small but serviceable bar with a respectable number of machines to play. I love oddball places like this, not something anyone with a right mind would think of it but thank God they did. You can order food from the restaurant to the bar as well but the move would be to get a drink here and play a few rounds of pinball while waiting for a table.

    So I have now been to both locations and this one IMO is a bit better. This is located in the back…read moreof the AYCE KBBQ resturant. It is a small bar with about 15 or so machines. 80% are from the last 7 or so years and one of the few places you will find Jersey Jack machines. There will also be a few 80s/90s machines and ocasionally one from the 70s/60s. All of the machines are SUPER well maintained and they rotate machines in and out every few weeks. Another bonus is allmost all of the machines are only .50 to play (the Jersey Jack machines though are .75) and give out free games on matches fairly often. The replay by score, though, is often really high (but most likely that is because most that come here are fairly good players). The modern Stern machines are also connected as well if you have your QR code and they post high scores on the TV on the wall. In the front of the resturant is another 10 or so machines as well (but it gets loud there as it is the waiting area for people that will be getting KBBQ). I haven't actually drank or ate here yet. One of these days I will. I also see it says 5PM (maybe that is just when the bar officially oppens) but the room is open when the resturant opens so you can play in the afternoon before the evening rush.

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    The first time I heard an R-rated pinball machine. Keep tender ears away :)
    The first time I heard an R-rated pinball machine. Keep tender ears away :)
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    Stern's lovely KISS machine, in the front foyer
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    The Woodman

    4.0
    (1.4k reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    I really really appreciate the Woodman. My first time here was for the Mexico/England World Cup…read moregame. I had such an amazing time I decided to watch the finale here. The wings, quesadilla, and burger are all delicious. Of course, I chose two of the busiest days to come and although service for both days was slow, both servers were friendly. Every staff member had all hands on deck and handled it well. I never had to ask twice for something, when things were taking a little longer than usual, the servers came up to give us an update. Which is appreciated. This really is the premier spot to watch games and such. It was loud, lively, and a little bit rowdy. A perfect crowd. Drinks were flowing, and good times were had all by all. One thing I very much appreciated was their grace. I got here for the finale at 10am, for a 12pm game. They were still opening up. I was able to hold a table for my group even though the bar was filling up. Luckily everyone got there right as they were reminding me it's first come first serve. We had a great time and I'll be back. Good job handing a crazy few days!!

    All I gotta say is this place has yet to disappoint! I've come here a few times to watch various…read moresports games with friends and the bartenders are fast with serving drinks and taking orders and are attentive, even when it's so busy! How awesome! It does get a bit rowdy (in a not awful way!) during game time and it's definitely a vibe. I appreciate how open it is - you can be out on Ventura and get some fresh air or inside close to all the tvs! But what's not to beat are the $5 burgers for happy hour on Monday nights! I thought they'd be plain burgers - nope! They have different ones! A Texas burger with bbq sauce, a few others and I got the garlic burger with parmesan fries. Yum!

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    3.9
    (867 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    We visited Tonga Hut during their recent "Spring Time Schenanigans" tiki marketplace event. They…read morehave a tiki marketplace several times a year, and this one was held on a Sunday afternoon from noon to 6pm. It takes place mostly in their rear patio area and parking lot, but a good number of vendors were also in an adjacent air conditioned event room. They have a very small parking lot, but it was occupied by vendors during this event. Do not park in the parking lots of the adjacent businesses, as we were warned when entering the Tonga Hut that cars get towed regularly. There's plenty of street parking in the nearby neighborhood. Entering from the rear, there is a good sized covered patio with around eight benches. We went inside to check it out and grab a drink. The interior is fairly small with four good sized booths, a lounge area with a large J-shaped couch with several small tables, and around ten seats at the bar. It is dimly lit with some basic tiki décor, and has an old-school feel. They had a fixed cocktail menu for this event which is understandable. We stood in line at the bar for about ten minutes, got our drinks and went out to the patio. The bartender was friendly, and didn't seem flustered by the high volume of patrons. I had the Horned Beast O' The Celtic Sea (Oceanus Hibernicus Irish Malt, Jamacian Rum, House Made Falernum & Orgeat, Peach, Citrus, Dash of Cherry Heering, $13). She had the Leprechaun Grog (Three Rums, Lime, Grapefruit, Honey, Spice, Soda, $14). Both drinks were good, were served in souvenir plastic cups, and were a bargain at $13 to $14. If you ordered a drink containing Oceanus whiskey, the bartender gave you a gold coin and you could exchange it with the Oceanus representative on the patio for a free T-shirt. Durango Tacos was setup near the rear entrance for food. We had four tacos (two carne asada and two veggie), and they were good and reasonably priced. This was the first tiki marketplace we have attended. There were around twenty vendors with a good assortment of art work, tiki mugs, tiki clothing, tiki décor, and other miscellaneous items. I purchased a few nice tiki shirts which were a steal at $20 and $25. The vendors and visitors were all very friendly and in a festive mood. We hung out for about ninety minutes and had a good time. We will return at some point to try their regular cocktail menu and see what it's like on a non-event night.

    Tonga hut is my favorite local tiki bar, but it is such a hit or miss when I go!…read more On a weekend, you could easily walk in with no problem or be hit with a one-hour wait. Sometimes they have servers, other times you order at the bar. The last time I went, there was a long line as only one bartender was making drinks, yikes! Despite that, the drinks are solid, reasonably priced, and strong! They have a variety of drinks and nightly specials. Each bartender also has their own "secret menu" specials that only they can make. The decor is very on theme, and they have a fire pit and heaters outside for when it is chilly.

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