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Trunks

3.6 (220 reviews)
InexpensiveGay Bars, Sports Bars
Closed • 1:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
Updated 1 week ago

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Divey
Casual
Moderate noise
Outdoor seating

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Ed U.

For old farts like me, WeHo gay bars fall into two categories. On one end are the hangout destination bars like The Abbey (still my favorite, review: https://bit.ly/3Q9PQh3) and now Schmitty's WeHo (a new one for us, review: https://bit.ly/43YQWj7). On the other end are the regroup respite bars like this one. Trunks offered easy access during WeHo Pride when other spots were jam packed. It was an older crowd in here, which meant the level of outward cruising was dialed way down. That translated to the bartenders as well who while clothed appropriately in black tanktops, were not as flirtatious as the ones at destination spots. Honestly, that was fine by Jamie W. and me because we weren't dying to watch sports on the big screens. We just wanted to weigh our options while downing our $14 Mai Tais (photo: https://bit.ly/3Ovh1k7). They were potent as much as they were sweet, so they do mean business here. It's just that it wasn't a place to love and look back with fondness. COCKTAILS - 4 stars...potent tropical libations AMBIANCE - 3 stars...more sports bar than gay bar even with the well toned bartenders SERVICE - 3 stars...a bit indifferent TOTAL - 3 stars...I know which category this bar fits into RELATED - Exploring LA? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/2TWT63v

Kelly L.

Went for a night out with friends. Had a great time! Music was solid, we were able to dance. Spacing was great, although it was busy we weren't too crammed up. The drinks were definitely drinking(they pour them well). The patio is somewhat small, but enough room if you just want to catch some air. It's a good spot to go hang & dance. I'm a big Pitbull fan, so maybe next time I'll hear a song thrown on lol. There's a parking garage not far too.

Quintin E.

Divey bars are full of charm and the one with strong inexpensive drinks definitely has it. Now one of the last bars on the Santa Monica Blvd all-inclusive bar crawl train, Trunks is the chill easy going, often seat filled yet easy to maneuver experience you need. The music is solid, the people are chatty and the bartenders are attentive. The have a front patio attached to the bar as well as one directly across it off the sidewalk before the main entrance with security. You can bring your outside drinks over to this area, but nowhere beyond. There is a dance floor that usually gets a little busy at night as opposed to during the afternoon and day. They show mostly sports or sporting events during the day on the many TVs they have here much like Gym Bar, now on the middle half of the gay bar scene (closer to Hi Tops and across from Beaches, Rocco's etc). Restrooms deep in the back with wall bench seating all along the right wall of the bar. It's a very mixed crowd though nostalgic to an older generation for sure. If you enjoy the comforts of dive chic then march your feet to the beat of this establishment during the week (or weekend). Trunks has the occasional event, usually during a holiday weekend and always the best prices around. Including happy hour from 1 - 8 pm during the weekdays.

Ryan C.

Great little bar off of Santa Monica Blvd that has a no-frills happy hour from 1-8PM, Monday through Friday. What I loved was that there was a lot of outdoor seating, so regardless of your comfort level, you could still find an area that was far away from everyone while still being able to take in all magic that WeHo has around you, and still be able to social distance at the same time. There were quite a few people on a Tuesday afternoon, but our bartender Alexander was bopping around the whole place making sure that orders were being taken and drinks were being served. I went with his recommendation for the Trunks Mule which definitely hit the spot. Served in a copper cup, it wasn't super strong, but you could feel it, and it was quite refreshing on a muggy afternoon. First cocktail out since the pandemic and it didn't disappoint. I'll for sure be back for some coworking and just enjoying the outdoors again soon!

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Only ask for basic shots or drinks here cause that's all the bartenders know how to make.

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Bring your earplugs people. They play the music loud with plenty of treble. My ears are in pain. Like seriously. Expect over 100db

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The perfect bar. Hot bartenders that are super friendly and fun. Great strong drinks!!!

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One of the more down to earth bars in WeHo...and one with the strongest mixed drinks!

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Strong drinks, great prices, and great service from the bartenders! (The crowd here could use a makeover though).

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Great service with great friendly staff. I met Waldo behind the bar and he was amazing.

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Eclectic, diverse and the music electric. Loads of fun!

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“One of the few places on this strip in WeHo that couple the Dive Bar ideologies with being a little bit trendy.”

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