I wanted to love this place. I really did. I was so looking forward to coming here after always walking past and hearing good music and a seemingly (but apparently deceptive) fun ambiance. I was really let down. I'm used to being let down because I date in Los Angeles but this was a different type of disappointment. We'll start with the bouncer. He has zero people or social skills and was incredibly rude. He didn't even ID me. Which is half of his job. And I'm way under 35 so that was just a slap in the face and a reminder I'm overdue for Botox. He did however yell at my guy friend for standing up while talking to me. Priorities amirite? Now the server. I was talking and joking around w my friends about a dead hitman. Never said I was a hitman, knew a hitman or was fixin to hire one. It was all joking. The server overheard and says that I am threatening his life and he will not serve me and he feels threatened by me. 1) I'm a lawyer so I'm used to people misconstruing my words but this was just egregious. 2) I am 5'2 and 100 pounds and he was twice my size. He was rude to me all night and did not acknowledge that I was there. Horrible horrible experience. Despite this being the closest bar walking distance from my place, I will never return or bring any of my friends from out of town here. Not even my worst enemy deserves their "hospitality" and "customer service" read more

Avoid on Sunday nights: raucous "ghetto" crowd with violent, assaultive "security" personnel. Suffered a bleeding head wound at hands of "security," lost an $800 pair of glasses with no attempt on part of staff to retrieve same. Not sure, what, if anything, I did, as no explanation was proffered (perhaps I was misidentified). Historically, a pleasant place to visit on weeknights: friendly service, strong cocktails. read more

It's not the vibes... lol came here met a girl me and my bf where talking to her she also was with her friends but apparently some person decided my bf was straight and told him to leave cuz he was invading their space and me and the girl where being loud ... bartender, managers, bouncer didn't do or say anything but we left cuz the guy had a problem with us being loud & my straight bf. Just weird place ...drinks are ok read more

I am so happy this place survived the Pandemic! They opened back up a couple of days ago after being closed for 14 months. I live a block away and I have been there several times over the years. It is a great neighborhood bar. It is low key. They have strong drinks and are reasonably priced. The music is always great and the service has always been excellent. I went with a couple of neighbors the day they opened up and will be going again today. read more

Just stopped by after getting my haircut at "kut". The staff is super nice, the patrons very welcoming. And. Bomb ass happy hour!! $3 domestics. Couple that with the nice patio to people watch and you got a bar that I am coming back 2. read more

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Went in on Halloween. I understand it's busy so we waited. Now I'm with two Asian friends. Waited patiently for over 20 mins. Being skipped over many times but still waiting understanding it's busy. When my friend was tired of waiting I got in front of her. Now me being white got service immediately, when I asked bartender his name he refused to give it to me. Wow. Such disrespect for my Asian friends. This bar won't ever get my service again. Shame on trunks. The owner should close down if this is acceptable. read more

Soooo fun.....great music to dance to...strong drinks...beautiful people to look at...even on a Sunday. Has outdoor space in n the front so cool spot to people watch read more

Trunks is usually where my friends like to start our night, but it's not where we end it. It's mellow and it's a good place to grab some drinks or, in my case, catch up with my friends who started a bit earlier. In short, drinks are strong. Last time I visited was New Year's Eve, and that was my first time in WeHo on NYE. Generally, Trunks is pretty mellow and it's fun for my friends and me. read more

I've been coming here with my other half for nearly 20 years now- whenever we were on this side of the hill (we live in the valley). We came in last saturday about 530--there were two guys behind the bar. One was delivering drinks to customers at the other end of the bar that he made at the main station...the other guy was emptying the dishwasher, moving glasses into the cooler and not even establishing eye contact with me. Nothing. I was invisible. In a gay bar that for many years has created a space where the 'seasoned' gays could come, relax and get a good drink. This guy kept doing his thing...ignoring me. Eventually, he came to the station and stood their and mumbled something to me. I asked- 'Are you here to wait on me?' he said yes. I ordered the drinks- two vodka 7's for 18 bucks. BTW, there is no happy hours on the weekends. Had my other half not been in the washroom, I wouldn't have stayed there. Shitty service man. I put the two bucks in my pocket. Won't put a dent in your tips for the month tho. If I wanted to be invisible, I'd attend a GOP event. This guy is WAY too comfortable working there. read more

Terrible place to go. One of the bartenders is very rude. There are plenty of other bars in this area that show you some appreciation and respect. read more

Always a good time a trunks. Great music. Variety of drinks and on busy nights they add bar tenders on the patio and on the dance floor bar to ensure folks are served in a timely manner. This bar is def open to all ethnicities and makes everyone feel welcome. Love the vibes no matter the night ! read more

The atmosphere of the bar is good, music is great, drinks are good, I would definitely come back.

Could be a lot better if the bartenders had any personality. Low key place with a large front patio. At least you don't have to wait long to get served. Maybe remind the staff that tips are based on attitude also? read more

Brandon C. wrote "Trunks is a dirty old man bar" and I really don't know that I can say or write anything that explains it better than that one sentence so eloquently expresses in seven words. I can walk from one end of West Hollywood to the other and be very comfortable, but I'm almost certain to get leered at by whomever's out front at trunks in a way that makes me feel like running down the sidewalk calling out, "I need an adult! I need an adult!". I'm sure your panel van is lovely, and while a lollipop does sound delicious and tempting, I think I'll just sprint in the opposite direction for a little bit, mmmkay thanks. I keep hearing how drinks are so cheap here, but have to take people's word for it. The only two times I went was at a friend's insistence, and I was so hesitant to go that they needed to bribe me by paying for the drinks to get me in the door. I'm kind of happy this place exists, because it keeps the creepers in one small area and out of the good places I like to frequent. That being said, if you like the dive bar feel, if you like shooting pool, or if you're in a committed monogamous relationship and you'd like the be in the one venue that offers the least temptation in the neighborhood, this is your place. More power to ya. read more

Thanks Yelp for noticing that I'm a regular here after two check-ins. As a matter of fact, I should be the duke! I can't remember how many times I've stepped into this place (and stepped out completely ready to take over the world...or so it seemed). Trunks is conveniently located next to the rest of the gay nightlife in West Hollywood and conveniently place at the start of all my adventures in this part of town. The clientele can be a very odd mix. While predominantly a nest for older men, it is increasingly popular with the younger asian crowd, with most gather in the billiard area at the back of the bar. Don't even try to play a game here if you've only held the pool stick fewer than ten times before in your life. These guys always have some serious unofficial billiard tournament going on. People aside, the main attraction of this bar are the drinks. The bartenders can make really mean drinks, so mean that you wonder when they're going to start pouring the soda water into your vodka soda mix. It's great to know that the workers here are more interested in emptying the liquor bottle than emptying your wallet. With around 4 to 5 bucks a mixed drink, emptying anyone's wallet can be a tough job...so down that Patron shot and buy everyone a round. One of the most memorable moments of my life...got denied entry into Trunks at 1 due to my balance impairment. Yup... Quick note: Trunks can be enjoyable on weeknights when it's less crowded. There's a bartender on those nights (his name is John?) that can make the wildest drinks if you ask. Here are the two that he concocted for us - Bom pom (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hvfnq96A3KtMoq5swcVpzA?select=dIA2rv4adk58Tp41M1Ikog) and Prison Bitch (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/hvfnq96A3KtMoq5swcVpzA?select=0HPym0vPuBH9V5xtmdSTGA) read more

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Security is doing their job. I'm here reading all of these negative reviews about security from all these people and oh yeah... I'm sure everyone of you complaining that security was "mean and rude" were sweet and innocent. Go try working a night in their shoes. All the disrespect they get nightly for an hourly wage that is barely above minimum. I'm sure they singled you all out and decided that THAT night was the night to pick on innocent you... give me a break. 3 sides to every story, glad we got to read just the one read more

I'd pretty sum up Trunks as being a typical on the strip WeHo dive bar having a 95% gay clientele with the remaining 5% either self-delusional or flat out liars. It's rather well known for its earlier crowd attracted by high octane as well a cheaper drinks offering an opportunity to get a little liquored up before proceeding out on the town where drinks are pricier and made with a less than generous pour. It's clean, well kept, has a decent enough décor and atmosphere about it with the younger crowd either standing, modeling, conversing or playing pool while the older, meaning anyone over 40 or to some degree anyone over 30, generally seated at the bar. They have bartenders that know what they are doing, are polite, engaging and can handle a crowd well. read more

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Trunks has the best drinks on the strip unfortunately you're stuck between 80s hit and Beyoncé for entertainment 5 stars for the service and drinks it's just said they can't find a dj to fill the dance floor. read more

You have to arrive at this place keeping in mind that this is a no frills bar. The bartenders are decent and the drinks are stiff. I'd recommend this spot if you're looking for a calm evening out with your friends (you can play pool) or make this your first stop before you head-out elsewhere on a Friday or Saturday night. This place doesn't necessarily draw the "typical" sexy West Hollywood crowd, but because it's a very easy-going place, it'll be easier to meet someone or make a new friend. read more

I love trunks lol it's so chill and welcoming here. The drinks are strong and I love it. Low prices for strong drinks I'm in! It has a dive kind of bar feel, the bar also has pool tables and by the restrooms they have a machine that tells you how drunk you are. Very cute bartenders. It's a very good place to come to pregame. read more

I came here recently with my best friend during Pride Week! I love the music they play (pop and top 100-ish lol, throwbacks) and I appreciate that there isn't a cover charge! We got in line around 10:30 pm on a Friday night and it was LIT. The line moved quickly and the place was stacked! Overall, my first visit here was amazing! Everyone we met was super friendly, and I can't wait to come back! -2 stars due to cleanliness in the bar in general and especially the bathrooms. It felt like the entire floor was kinda wet and sticky, and I know that's hard to avoid especially in a busy bar/dance place like this, but it can be cleaned up a little better. Otherwise, Trunks is a great place to let your hair down and dance the night away! read more

The utter disrespect from the security is astounding. My friend was denied at the door while they continued to let others in and they were extremely rude about it. If I could give 0 stars I would. Save your money and take it somewhere it's actually appreciated. read more

Love this place!!!! No entry fee to this bar. Strong drinks!!!!!! And hip hop rap and pop music is played here lovin it

A casual bar to hang out in West Hollywood. Yeah there's beautiful guys, but sorry gals, 95% of them that come in here are gay. But, if you want to enjoy a game of pool and drinks with friends, this place is a fun place to hang out. The place is much more mellow than it's counterparts such as Micky's, but it's still a great place to grab a drink. There's many spots to just sit down when you're too drunk or if you just want to people watch. The bartenders are nice here and drinks are fairly strong. read more

If you're in the West Hollywood area - this is a bar that caters to the vibrant gay community that frequents the area and is one of a few bars aligning Santa Monica. Has really strong drinks - which you should consider if you aren't trying to get too inebriated. Has a dance floor of sorts in the back but seems to be more of a place to mingle and drink strong drinks. Music is subpar. Don't remember any current hits being played but if you're are looking for strong drinks for a good price and are in the area - not a bad place to visit. read more

The bouncers are total jerks? And you will have your wallet or phone stollen! I was here on a Saturday night and when the bar was closing the bouncer was standing in front of the restroom preventing anyone from entering. He said "pee in the alley!" That's always nice to hear after you spend money all night in a place. Also I was among 6 people outside the bar after closing that had their phones jacked! Yes 6 people. Screw this place. read more

Service and drinks were good, but we bought two rounds and danced for over an hour, then took our drinks outside for air. When we tried to come back in the security wouldn't even let us in to pee! They said we now had to pay to go inside?! Wtf?! We had just paid over $60 in drinks and tips. Either they should notify you when you're walking out that you need a stamp to re-enter when they see you leaving with drinks for the outside seating area or they should check with a bartender to verify you've already paid. Really ruined our Halloween night. Buzz kills! read more

A tiny bar that serves good alcohol. One of the cheaper bars in WeHo. The bartenders are generous with alcohol. Good music. HOT bartenders!

One of my favorite low key bars in West Hollywood. It's a place where you could just walk in for a nice cold beer any time of the day. Or have a fun wild night out with friends. Not your typical West Hollywood bar/club. This place is more of a mellow dive bar feel where everyone seems to know each other. Another version of the cheers bar, but gay. Perfect for an afternoon of day drinking, happy hour or a night out. It is a big lore mellow during the day, but give it the weekend and evening, this place does get pretty crowded. Great for drinks as they are not crazy priced as the abbey. The crowd is more mellow, people who wants a good buzzed before heading to all the other bars. It's a neighborhood bar without the stuffy fussy scene. They have a pool table, I believe it's moved in the evening as that area tends to turn into a mini dance floor. Patio area can get pretty crowded but it's great for people watching. Highly recommend this place if you want great cheap drinks without the fussy West Hollywood attitude. read more

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Went with friends last night. My wallet was stolen out of my bag (that was on me the entire night) and my friends phone was stolen. Bouncers both inside and out did not care in the slightest. I've noticed a few other reviews saying they had things stolen as well. F this place read more

Thanks to bartender Corey Affron I'm never coming back. He's rude, unprofessional, ill mannered and doesn't make patrons feel welcome at all. Stay away from him and stay away from Trunks. read more

I really enjoy this bar. One of the few places on this strip in WeHo that couple the Dive Bar ideologies with being a little bit trendy. It's very chill during the day, as most bars are, and there is usually an older crowd, which I appreciate. During the evening, there is usually a good sized crowd. Sometimes it can be hard to walk in because it's so crowded and for some reason everyone gathers at the front of the bar. It's not a big place so that can be a bit frustrating. It is very fun, great music, pool table, sexy bartenders and good times with friends. If you enjoy bar hopping in WeHo like me and my friends, your evening wouldn't be complete without a stop here, even if it's just for one drink. read more

Do not bother coming in unless you know somebody. I got dismissed after pointing out the favoritism of the task. They let other people come in before myself time and time again. When I said something about it, they kicked me out. Trash. read more

I've been a long time client here. Love meeting up friends up at Trunks. We always have a good time. However, last night 2 of my friends had their phones stolen while we were on the dance floor. I'm turning to Yelp hoping to inform the management about our unfortunate situation and start a conversation around this in case there are any other victims? When we arrived to the dance floor, we overheard a group talking about their missing phone. It's suspicious and I'd like to give everyone a heads up. Be alert and don't leave your items unattended. read more

Myself and a group of friends came here while out on the town. Club and bar hopping led us to this less crowded little bar. It's very clean inside, but the decor is a bit dated. It reminded me of "Cheers." We just needed the patrons to yell: "Norm!!!" There are plenty of places to sit, which is hard to come by in clubs in this area. The crowd is mixed in every sense of the word. Gay, straight, mature, younger, multicultural. Trunks is a pit stop. Not many people beside ourselves stayed several hours. Revolving clientele is a good thing considering how busy it gets here. The drinks are well priced and served by friendly, tip-worthy bartenders. The music is good and the videos are played on medium sized televisions. I hope to be in WeHo for the Halloween festivities. I will definitely come back to Trunks for some pregaming! read more

Great happy hour, hot guys, strong drinks and a great time! spacious setting so even when it is packed you can get around. there are two bars so that helps ease up the lines a lot. Bathroom line can be long and in a narrow hall so it does get crowded but makes for some good or annoying convos. read more

I wanted order some rum and the bartender gave me water, and i asked why?? And he said just drink water. I think he just dumb, doesn't what i ordered. read more

Whenever I'm in WeHo with my friends, I like to stop by here for a drink or two. Drinks are good here. When it's not so crowded a game of pool is fun here too. Shout out to my fav bartender of all time! Mike, where you at? read more

Very strong drinks for cheap! Got a patron & pineapple and I swear it was all Patron w/ a drop of Pineapple! They have 2 pool tables in back. Small place to get your starter drinks before you do some bar hopping in the West Hollywood area. read more

somehow we stumbled upon Trunks during the Weho Halloween Parade. Velvet rope to get into a dive bar. ha. Conversation in line to enter ranged from Female1: "I wish I wasn't a squirter, I hate it" Female2: "yeah, I go both ways, and the girl behind me, she's there if I can't find anything better.*smile* He1: "You couldn't handle this" fun times at this dive bar If you're male. you will be hit on. If you're female. you probably will as well. My female friend had the luck of the one creepy straight guy hitting on her. Next! Onto Patron shots, the night is still young. ps - If you voted Yes on prop 8, this may not be the place for you read more