What a great spot to get your game face on before a concert at the Palladium. Mere steps away from the entrance, cheap drinks, classy interior, fun cocktail selections and excellent service. You sit at the bar to get served or grab your drinks at the bar yourself if you're seated at a table. They have a large selection of drinks using fresh squeezed juice so that opens the field for more than your usual well drinks. My Mai Tai was outstanding. $16. Beers were under $10. read more

The Well - Great Mai Tai and the perfect date. - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I haven't been here in a few years (pre-pandemic), but this place used to be one of my regular spots and I still have a lot of great memories here. I worked in the building, so it was an easy go-to after work, and it never disappointed. The food was always solid, and the dimly lit atmosphere gave it that perfect laid-back, unwind-after-a-long-day vibe. It was especially a great chill spot earlier in the day before things picked up. Definitely a place I associated with good times, good conversations, and a reliable, relaxed setting. Looking forward to coming back and seeing how it's evolved. read more

Date night at The Well was a whole vibe! The music, ambiance, and energy were on point, but the service really made the night. Our server, Taylor, was AMAZING! She was super personable, attentive, and genuinely friendly. She kept the drinks coming right on time and made sure everything was perfect without ever making us feel rushed. Great music + great drinks + top-tier service = the perfect date night! Me and my babe will DEFINITELY be back. If you stop by, ask for Taylor--she understood the assignment! read more

The Well - Good times at The Well!! - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I love this spot, it's such a vibe every time I go! Theres a full bar with knowledgeable staff and food open until pretty late. On Wednesdays, they have an open jam/live music event that's super fun every time I've been. Highly recommended!! read more

Stumbled on this bar when our show at Montalban theater was cancelled. We just had a nice dinner so just ordered bar drinks, typical place with old school music but we we're still able to converse along with it. Bartender was nice; fast service. Not too bad to hang out after a long work week. read more

The Well - Metropolis martini - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I met the bartender who goes by Tay. She was amazing. People were calling her name left and right and she was attentive to us all. Our drinks were amazing, food was great and she made sure we were serviced in a reasonable amount of time, considering the place was very crowded for a few birthday parties. Looking forward to visiting again. Hopefully Tay will be working the bar upon my return. It was a pleasure to have her serve us. read more

Sat at the bar for a drink before concert. The place was sparse. Bartender stayed on the other half of the bar, never looked at our direction. Then a black woman went inside the bar. Walked towards us, didn't make eye contact, and proceeded to put some things away. We thought she wasn't a bartender because of that. Then she moved to the side, still no eye contact or acknowledgement. Starting doing something else then went to the other side and started making a drink after talking to the people on the side. WTF?? waited 5 mins and nothing. Left and went to Davey Wayne's. Better atmosphere and they acknowledged you. Wow! Didn't know that it was that hard. Sorry, I didn't explain myself very well. We waited for over 15 mins for the bartender to look at our direction, which she never did. Then the other person goes in the bar, walks towards us and was right in front of us for over 5 mins, doing something but never even looked up. Then after she made a drink for somebody. We waited for over 10 mins for her to even look our way, nothing. That's horrible customer service. Even in a bad night, and slow, that shouldn't be the case. I didn't say to fire her but you as the owner should know. I'm sure I'm not the only one, we saw people walk in and stand around, no acknowledgment, and left. The fact that you get so defensive means you condone this behavior. I don't need your sarcastic remarks. It's fine, we'll never go back. Good luck with your defensive management style. read more

I've really enjoyed my time at The Well. The atmosphere is great, the owner has been wonderful to get to know, and it's honestly some of the best bar food I've had. The staff is extremely friendly--everyone I've talked to has their own personality and has been a pleasure to meet. They recently started hosting Mitchell's Jam every Wednesday, and it features some of the best musicians I've seen. It's made the middle of the week something I really look forward to! read more

Terrible service from the tattooed Black woman bartender/server, food and drinks were overpriced, the bathroom was filthy, and to top it off, a 20% autogratuity charge for two people. Won't return. read more

What a vibe. The DJ was spinning old skool classics from Chaka to Michael. WHEW. I had killed my set at the Laugh Factory earlier that evening and needed to catch a vibe and this was the move. We both had the chicken sandwich and it was delicious. The fries were made to perfection and the sauce was also delicious. The bartender was super sweet and attentive and made a stellar drink. Next time I'm back to sling jokes, I will definitely be patronizing this gem again. read more

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Food was surprisingly good lol. I only say that because it's a dark Hollywood bar. A few different scenes going on there. I've always been welcome and the service and staff are all very cool. Great drinks great staff great hang. read more

I love this place! Security is very friendly but professional! I would've given 5 stars but I ordered an appetizer and a couple of drinks and water! I pay! Then I ask for a cup of ice on the side! I could get it! I just tipped you over 25 percent of my bill and to tell me that along with I have to pick up my food when it is ready didn't vibe with me! It's still a nice place to come! I just took one star away! Service; once I got it; it was good! Anyhow; I'm here as we speak; 6-25-26; 2240 hours! I'm about to enjoy! At least I'm feeling good! The DJ Devoux is the shii! He is bumping!!! Loving the vibe tho! read more

The Well - Loaded potatoes; Bombay & pineapple and IPA beer! - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this place. It has a great atmosphere, killer food and the shows they put on are genuinely awesome. Been to a few of the Tuesday nights, they do a thing called skeleton key club where they have different artists and bands play. Very eclectic. Great art all around. The show I went to was put on by Dead Hollywood and I saw a seriously epic band play. Had a great time. read more

This Well is awesome! We had so much fun there. Talk about cool place to hang, this is the one! The music was groving. The vibe was smooth. The staff was welcoming and attentive . If you are ever in the Hollywood area, this is the can't miss club. I can not recommend this place any higher. read more

This review is for the well on Saturday nights. I've been coming to the well for a few years now and normally I would just visit during the week. This past weekend I came in on Saturday and I had no idea this was the turn up spot. I showed up with some friends around 11pm and were greeted by security. After a quick pat down I walked in and to my surprise it was damn near elbow to elbow. The dj was spinning classic and I guess modern rnb if there is such a thing. All the tables were taken so we stood by the wall after ordering drinks. I saw people eating but I'm not sure if the kitchen was still open by the time we got in. The crowd was heavily melanated which was dope because I don't see that often in Hollywood. The drinks were flowing, the women were attractive and no drama so all the reason for me to keep coming back read more

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4+ smallish cocktail lounge/ bar located in Hollywood conveniently located right across the street from the Hollywood Palladium. The few times I visited was around visiting the Palladium for concerts so the vibe was lively each time. Quick service and solid prices - there was a time where I had a somewhat rare pour of bourbon here for a relatively low price. My last visit here was before a show that me and three other friends were going to across the street and stopped here to kill some time and grab some drinks. They make some pretty good cocktails as well! I think I got an old fashioned. I can't say much about the food here, because I don't think I ever ordered any food here during my visits. Parking for this spot (and Palladium) is pretty tight but not impossible. If you are willing to walk a few blocks and depending on what night you are here, I think you should be able to find street parking no problem. There's always the option of the paid lot or parking when going to a show. read more

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Food was great. It's got a strange mix of people and the crowd seems different all the time. Drinks were fairly priced and the bartenders were very friendly. read more

First impression is key for any establishment and to simply say; The Well's first impression from my experience is life changing. I found my new home. From the moment you enter, the Doorman, Ryan, let's just say whoever hired him needs to get a raise, including him... real, attentive, kind... bringing back those vibes of how a key member at any nightclub is the Doorman, because they are the first and last impression. The ambience, lighting, interior decor and last but not least, DJ As-Is brought me to cloud nine with the best disco, soul and funk Sunday evening aka OG Sunday. Best night in Hollywood that I experienced thus far, this decade. Period. read more

The Well - Entrance - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Came here on a whim after an event at the palladium. Literally across the street. Lighting is red, which is grown and sexy. The music is great. Food looked good. Only had one drink here with my friend. Tons of grown people here. It's def 30+ when I went. Enjoyed the vibes read more

I'm born and raised in the neighborhood and treated like a friend here. You will be too. Tough to run a nice place like this especially keeping it affordable and they pull it off. Clean and comfortable, lots of friendly regulars and happy visitors. read more

Great vibe, great service -- easily one of the better nights out we've had in Hollywood. We stopped by on a whim and ended up staying longer than planned. The space itself is modern, clean, and has that low-key cool factor without feeling pretentious. Music and lighting were spot-on, and the crowd had a good mix of locals and visitors just out to have a good time. The bar team really makes the place -- Kirsty runs things with a calm, confident energy, and you can tell she genuinely cares about the guest experience. Drinks came out fast, and everyone behind the bar was friendly and professional. Even the barback, Tony, deserves a mention -- guy's sharp, efficient, and easily one of the best-dressed staffers I've seen. Props to the owner, Vincent, for putting together such a solid crew and keeping the place running so smoothly. We'll definitely be back! read more

Best place in Hollywood if you're trying to get THE HAPPY HOUR. I think it goes until 8. It's super convenient to have a parking lot next to it in such a busy area. Not to mention their wings and tacos are fantastic. And of course their bartenders are beyond excellent. Check it out on Tuesdays for rock nights and if you're trying to catch a Motown vibe go there Sundays. read more

My husband and I stopped in recently and had such a great experience. The place is spotless -- seriously one of the cleaner bars we've been to in the area -- and the vibe strikes that perfect mix of trendy and comfortable. The music was great, the crowd was fun but not overbearing, and the bar service really stood out. Kirsty was behind the bar and couldn't have been friendlier or more on top of things (we later found out she's the GM -- makes total sense). Drinks came out fast, everyone seemed to genuinely enjoy their jobs, and even the barback, Tony, looked like he walked straight out of a magazine -- sharp and professional the whole night. Big credit to Vincent, the owner, for running such a smooth, friendly place. Definitely one of those spots we'll be recommending to friends -- it's rare to find a Hollywood bar that feels this well-run and still keeps the energy fun. read more

Went there on Skeleton Key night on a Tuesday shortly before Halloween. Great dimly lit atmosphere, amazing gothy vibe and music, and tasty themed drinks. The Well is a required stop when I'm in LA. read more

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I can honestly say it will always hold a special place in my heart. The energy of this place is unmatched! from the amazing staff to the legendary Rock 'n' Roll/ skeleton key club Tuesdays that always bring the best vibes. The owner is a total blast and truly knows how to make everyone feel welcome. The bartenders are some of the sweetest people you'll ever meet, and they pour stronggggg. This spot will forever be one of my favorite bars in Hollywood. If you're looking for great music, great people, and great drinks, this is the place. read more

Man I want to say that I love this place. I come here frequently and often it's popping with really great clientele and music. But some of the bar staff could use some retraining. There are some exceptions to the rule, but most are incredibly slow. They seem to sometimes be focused more on refilling water stations and doing stuff that isn't "getting drinks for customers" and you're kind of waiting there waving your cash or your card hoping that they see you, and then you got to wait for another 15 minutes to get your drink and close out. Retraining would be good just being eyes up so that they're focused on or paying attention to who needs a drink faster people queue up and they wait a long time just to get basic stuff. Just need them to LOOK UP more. But I wish them luck: clientele is great ,food is good, and management has the back of his staff, which always a good thing (just more training for bar staff, which seems to be a recurring critique judging from other reviews here)! read more

Love this bar! it's become kind of a home spot for me and my friends, during the summer especially it's ice cold in there, dark, no windows kind of feels like Vegas vibes with no way of knowing the outside.. eclectic, lots of different music and different nights. food is awesome. The wings are insane. They have two different types, sweet and spicy - my favorite, love their Tuesday night rock 'n' roll night as that's mostly my vibe. Definitely check it out if you're in the Los Angeles area. read more

The Well - Skull, lightning bolt light, bar, drinks - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Went to the WELL lounge Oscar weekend following a concert around 11 place was ambience food music a melenated experience ..if you like a grown folks music and vibe this is it .. read more

"Let's do the time warp again...it's just a jump to the left and then a step to the right," right into The Well...located demurley across the street from The Hollywood Palladium...it's a great local hang for the neighborhood to grab a cocktail/food before a show. I dare you to step inside...the music, lighting, decor and vibe will pull you in and keep you there for hours. My new "happy" place in Hollywood...the bar is hopping with lots of mixers shaking, laughter, pouring and sipping. We cozied up to the bar and Kirstie made our drinks. Loved her look and her drinks were even better! All the bartenders were rockin their orders. Plenty of big leather comfy stools surrounded the entire circumference of the bar as well as leather high top booths. Vince, one of the owners, came out and introduced himself to us. He has owned The Well with his partner James since 2001. It was a private bar in the early 70's. *Metered Street parking available if you can find it. Otherwise plenty of parking lots - one located right next to The Well. *Great music which is always a plus! *prices are comparable to most bar/lounges in LA read more

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ALWAYS a GREAT time! Thank you for never disappointing me! Whether it's my favorite DJ or a live performance The Well never disappoints ‍bartenders are AWESOME! read more

Taco Tuesday was awesome. The deals are great and food is amazing. Shoutout Jagger Treesap for a wonderful performance.

Cool bar/lounge in Hollywood with a parking structure right next door for $7. Music was great (by DJ Devaux). Food was good and drinks were plenty. We had the wings and short rib tacos. We had a section reserved for my best friends birthday by the gallery wall which I loved!!! Would definitely come back. @travel_lifestyle_chow Great spot!! read more

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Amazing happy hour 4-8pm weekdays, chill vibes and good drinks. Easy parking. My only complaint is that the djs are very very loud when they set up so it's hard to have a conversation. Also very dark inside which adds to the ambiance but is a bit distracting Overall, a great place to grab a drink w a friend read more

I rarely leave negative reviews. I typically address issues privately or simply choose not to return. However, after what I witnessed at The Well Lounge last night, I feel a responsibility to speak up for the safety and dignity of future guests. I visited on a Saturday night. The experience started off positively. Our first bartender (a gentleman with a ponytail) was kind and created a good atmosphere. At some point he stepped away to take care of other duties, and from there the energy behind the bar noticeably shifted. Several staff members became short, visibly frustrated, and communication declined sharply. A guest next to me simply tried to ask whether the original bartender was still serving. Another bartender, a man in a tie, responded that he could help but also stated he could no longer serve drinks. When the original bartender reappeared and was thanked for his service, his tone was irritated, and the staff dynamics seemed tense and unclear. Then a bartender named Kristy approached to assist. What should have been a simple request, ice and a splash of Sprite, escalated due to her condescending tone, talking over the guest, and not taking a moment to listen. The guest remained calm and even diffused the tension at one point, but Kristy continued speaking to him with hostility. The most disturbing moment occurred when, instead of acknowledging the miscommunication, Kristy accused the guest of "harassing" her even though he was calm, respectful, and simply trying to explain that no last call had been communicated before she began speaking to him that way. As a woman, hearing a false harassment accusation used to shut down another person (especially during a calm attempt to resolve a misunderstanding) was extremely upsetting. Misusing serious language like that is irresponsible and dangerous. False claims harm real victims who desperately need to be believed when actual harassment occurs. Throwing such statements around casually is not only unprofessional it contributes to a culture where genuine harm is minimized. When the guest asked for a refund, the situation escalated further. The owner (who I believe is Vincent Riverside) arrived and immediately took a hostile tone, refusing to allow the guest to explain the situation fully. He repeatedly talked over the guest, dismissed attempts at dialogue, and created a very tense and unwelcoming environment. Meanwhile, Kristy, who had said she was "done talking", continued interjecting, antagonizing, and waving her arms aggressively. It was noticeable that one bartender silently stepped back as if he had seen this pattern before and did not want to be involved. The overall interaction suggested: -Poor conflict resolution training -A management culture that encourages or tolerates hostility -A potentially unsafe environment for both guests and staff If this is how employees and guests are treated publicly, I can only imagine what the workplace environment is like behind the scenes. The guest eventually received his refund only after enduring continued condescension and defensiveness. I cannot recommend The Well Lounge to anyone seeking a respectful, safe, or professional atmosphere. If you do visit, please be mindful, stay aware of your surroundings, and keep your receipts. Everyone deserves to enjoy nightlife without hostility, intimidation, or false accusations. read more

45 minutes to get a drink. This place sucks. F this place. How can I trash this place in 85 words or less? It sucks. The service sucks. 8 bartenders and no one knows what they are doing. read more

One of the best bars in Hollywood If you want to dance and have a great time...this is the place! Food is great as well- Drinks are regular prices and you wont break the bank. Shout out to Lisa always being amazing! Wednesday and Thursday nights are the best in my opinion but ive heard Friday nights are crazy as well. Also order the tacos!! read more

Great vibes and great prices for a place in Hollywood. Fast & friendly service with awesome tunes. Thanks.

The Well has become my new favorite spot in Hollywood because its super diverse. On Thursdays, I can go party, turn up and meet new people. On Sundays after leaving the studio I can go hear DJ As Is play some of the most soulful rare old school Jams and, it makes me feel like I'm back in my Grandma's house. The bartenders are super dope, the wings are INCREDIBLE!!!!!! And the owner is super chill and cool. read more

When I visit Los Angeles, I always go to The Well! It just has a comfortable atmosphere and always friendly staff. I've been a Dj working in the Service industry for 40 years and I know what it takes to create a successful venue. It starts with a solid staff. Friendly service is the core of any successful bar, followed by great drinks, food and entertainment. This place checks all the boxes ! I highly recommend The Well. read more

Love the vibe here, it's kinda spooky without being tacky about it. Food and drinks are good. Love the abundance of good vegan options here too! The workers are also chill. Lots of space and good vibe. If I'm in the area I go here. read more