Artesia Bar, your Redondo Beach must! This South Bay gem located on the street it's named after on Artesia Blvd has no private parking, but surprisingly a good amount of street parking and is open 7 days a week from 6:00 PM - 2:00 AM, 7PM on Mondays. Happy Hour all night on Mondays only as well as until Until 8 PM all those other days in a full week (Tuesday through Sunday). They have karaoke nights, drag shows, drag bingo, game/trivia nights, leather nights, special events like the one I attended, plus more! Bar seating, table seating (tall tables) and patio seating with some great lighting. TVs, KJs and DJs, cool sound system and gender neutral restrooms. The only queer bar in all of Los Angeles Counties, South Bay area and it's a good one! Love the bar staff we met including my pal Nick (one of the KJs), Erick (crazy kind and handsome bartender) and Miss Georgia Line (one of the incredible owners and performers). Drinks are delicious and reasonable. They also have snacks like chips or candy for sale. Artesia Bar is local to a lot, including a few walkable eateries for a bigger meal before, after or returning to the bar. The crowd shifts as the night goes on, more people trickling in after 9pm and beyond. I did come here once many years ago before newer ownership (2024 to present), but it didn't leave quite the impression like it has in more recent times. Great place to celebrate the start of pride season. All inclusive, that includes allies! If you'd like to inquire about events or book an event you can email them at ArtesiaBar.RB@gmail.com. Frequent updates on their social media, Facebook and Instagram. Sashay in to this fun time den. read more

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Wow, the queen was in attendance and glorious. The bartenders are responsive, fast, and fun/funny all in one. I took a friend and it was her first experience, she was not disappointed. Wild times with wild boy toys. Everyone was friendly and welcoming to us noobs. No food but there are several spots nearby to grab something quick, but be beware, most are drive thru only after 10pm. Music pops and the pool games are intense and rewarding. A must for anybody trying to have fun. I can't wait to go back for karaoke! read more

This place is chill we come a lot for karaoke nights whick have a lot of great people that can belt. The drinks are priced well And the pour is on point pool tables in great condition and one of the days of the week it's free pool Nice patio area if you smoke and eveyone is chill Mellow vibes and the bartenders rember you and that is always a plus. I would recommend this place for a late night drink or just a place to have a beer read more

Finally got to come for the first time! Super welcoming vibes from staff and other patrons, great drinks, glamorous smoking/outdoor area, fun decor everywhere. So much more relaxed than the WeHo scene. There are decibel counters on the walls and aim to stay under 100 as to not disturb neighbors, wasn't difficult at all. Can't wait to come back! :) read more

I love coming to this bar during Karaoke nights! The drinks are great and karaoke is well organized and so so fun with Timmy! So nice to chat with and hypes all the singers every time. Im planning on coming by more often read more

If you are open, this is a very cool, mellow bar with a positive vibe. It is LGBT friendly, so understand that if you go. We went to the drag show and had a great time. It is definitely a local bar with a chill feel. For the drag show, there was a $5 cover charge. We had fun . read more

I love this place I come here for karaoke almost every week. I enjoy the clientele and overall vibe I can only speak for the recent years as I only recently started frequenting karaoke. Nights I honestly feel like I wouldn't have been able to get over my fear of singing in public if it wasn't for the good vibe this place and its employees bring , the KJs are sweet and keep things interesting I really appreciate Tim for keeping a fun atmosphere Tuesdays and Thursdays and love seeing Chi-Chi on Wednesday And Daniel on Sunday who always provide a welcoming space for anyone to sing I've just had the best time there the last couple weeks read more

Yessssss! Pool table, outside/in smoke area, drag dj, and regulars all make this bar FANTASTIC! Went in looking for a drink and good company. This establishment did not disappoint. Bartender was friendly and so was everyone else. The drinks are okay and the conversations excellent. Overall win win spot! read more

Had the best time. Loved Chromatica Gaga. She gave a killer performance of Abracadabra

I stopped in over my birthday weekend and had a great time! The place was clean, bright and inviting. The patrons all seemed pretty friendly - no creepy vibes. Loved the drag DJ/hostess who led the bar in singing "Happy Birthday" to me...and gave me a shot of tequila on the house! Oh, and I'm straight, BTW (if that matters). What a great spot for a drink or two and to enjoy people being themselves. 5 stars read more

I cannot tell you how blessed I feel to have a bar like this in my neighborhood! All of the bartenders are cutie sweetie pies! Artesia Bar hosts multiple LGBTQ+ events weekly and the crowds are always fun, respectful and hot. The drink prices are decent and the ambiance feels like your favorite (inclusive) neighborhood dive bar! Karaoke happens 3 sometimes more days a week! Heather who normally hosts is gorg and so sweet. Max is a bartender (and I think) co-owner and he's just precious, making the vibe feel friendly and personal and pouring tasty, decently strong drinks for a good price. Scotty (bartender) is a cherub too. I just love it here and will keep coming any time I have friends in town or need to take the edge off of life read more

WeHo vibes without the commute. Solid drinks, great bartenders, ambiance. Five star across the board.

The best bar ever. So much fun, everyone is amazing and you feel so safe. The drinks aren't too strong or too much ice or anything, they're delicious and well-priced. All the staff is so wonderful, special shoutout to Max, Erick, & Miss Georgia! read more

Love the atmosphere in there every one is friendly love the music drinks bartenders everyone is so friendly

Very cool/chill ambiance, bartenders were very friendly and had great service with them. They have all sorts of things to do besides just drinking. Karaoke night, trivia night, and they even have a night where a DJ comes and plays music for people. They also have an outside patio to smoke which is great. They don't serve bar food, but you got plenty of food surrounding the area. read more

Honestly this is my favorite lowkey bar I love coming down here , I bring all my co workers and it's such a chill vibe Max is amazing and coming on Thursdays is the best because they have karaoke also I personally don't sing but my friends got up and sang a few songs, the girl who does karaoke is reallly nice and she sang a few songs with them which was nice because my friends sound terrible. We will be back this Wednesday because I heard the have trivia . read more

Artesia Bar - a bottle of beer on a table - Karaoke Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Great spot for the lgbtq+ally community. It's a dive bar but with a great culture and fun community events. The bar tenders are all welcoming and they make great drinks. read more

Really nice bar! I had my favorite whiskey ginger drink it was super strong. My friend & I were saying how we appreciated it being a more mature lgbtq crowd. read more

Artesia Bar - Whiskey ginger - Karaoke Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Very fun crowd, met some cool people, not the cheapest place to drink anymore, but I think dive bar prices are gone everywhere. Great bartenders, they know to pour heavy or pour for taste if you ask. Karaoke nights are the best in the area, not sure why some people are complaining, my friend exclusively sings Spanish songs all the time. No food, Taco Bell is within a five minute walk. Outside area for smoking, they do events every now and then too. It's my regular spot and I got about five bars between me and it. read more

Artesia Bar - Unofficial bar logo for bartender - Karaoke Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Great vibe, bartender was friendly, and great music. I went in the middle of the day and no one was really there but had a great convo with the bartender! Many nightly events and weekends parties. I plan to check it out again soon! read more

First time there... Bartender 5 stars ... KJ not so friendly .. Seemed to be bothered for asking simple questions... Still ... Had a great time .. -2 for KJ read more

This is the ONLY LGBTQ+ bar in the South Bay (Torrance, Redondo Beach, Hawthorne, Gardena, Palos Verdes and San Pedro). I am still shocked that I only discovered this bar last year. The first time I came here was with my two queer friends and on Karaoke night. The night was great!! Performers both experienced and new comers lit the place up. The place had great sound down by the stage. Outside the stage room it was easy to hear the thumping of the music yet it wasn't so loud that you had to shout to talk to people. In addition to karaoke, they have decently priced drinks that actually tasted good. I find very few places in Los Angeles that have good drinks AND good pricing. Have their cranberry vodka. The cranberry is sweeter and not as acidic in taste like many other places. This crowd was one of the best I've stumbled upon in Torrance. Everyone was very nice and chill. The people here were all open to connecting with no walls to get in the way. I have been going every weekend because it feels like I found a family. Shoutout to Heather for controlling the singing machine and letting me sing Katy Perry songs! P.S. You can come dressed in crazy clothes and people will accept you for you. Check out our fits! read more

Artesia Bar - Karaoke Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

This place is open to anyone and everyone . The bartender , Dennis, is very approachable . This hidden gem of bar should be hidden. Whenever I come here I always feel welcomed read more

I wish I could rate this place a zero!!!! The very bitter lady that is in charge of karaoke night is so RUDE!! She WILL NOT play a song that you request in Spanish ?!?!!! My group has tried to be regulars at this bar bc it's super close to our house but honestly it's not even worth it!! read more

Why/how this girl from Weho made a trip to Redondo Beach to visit the Only Gay Bar in the South Bay? Well Kids, take a seat. Taylor's got a story to share with ya. So, in typical me fashion, I wanted adventure on a Saturday night. I had already made several promises with myself to stay inside, save money, and be a good girl. But the devil inside me wanted no part of this nonsense and urged me to slap on an outfit, makeup and hang out somewhere fun (She loves to run the show). Did I want to go to Echo Park/ Silverlake again? Naw. I wanted to go somewhere completely different and with thorough research, I decided to make my rounds in the South Bay. I already knew that I wanted to have a Tiki drink at Purple Orchid, but I didn't want to stay there the entire night. Only going to one place on a Saturday night out is one of my cardinal sins, so I knew I had to look up somewhere else to continue my night of BIG fun. And Low and Behold, with its giant red lettering. The Artesia bar spoke to me. Earlier in the day, while investigating the Artesia bar to make sure this was the place I wanted to go. I noticed on their IG, they had dancing after 9pm (good sign) and then with a little bit more digging, I found the manager of the bar (Dakota- incredibly sweet by the way) who also hosts karaoke when they have it (Wednesday+ Sundays I believe but don't quote me on that). I walked in at around 9:30 and asked for a drink. Who was bar tendering, none other than Dakota who's IG I happened to find earlier. "Do I be creepy and tell her that I found her profile before I even met her?" I was drunk enough already to let her know and she actually thought it was pretty funny. After grabbing my drink, I headed outside to the smoking patio. The patio is huge! And there were already a few people sitting outside, having a smoke. I introduced myself and found out quickly that they were all regulars and I see why. The place is very relaxed and not this super froo froo over the top gay bar. Its literally a nice, friendly place where people from all walks of life know each other and get to hang in a positive environment. I really felt the love here and I wish that a Lyft ride wasn't super expensive to get here because I would happily make this my regular bar as well. The Cheers vibe was truly solidified that night since it was one of the regular's birthdays. There was tons of food out for anyone who wanted it and fun music playing. Wow! What an amazing little bar. I really enjoyed my time here and felt like part of the family even though I have never been before. Will I be back? Of Course! read more

The best bar and karaoke in the South Bay! Very welcoming and friendly crowd, you'll always have a great time no matter what day of the week it is. KJ Heather has the absolute best show in the area and is very gracious and accommodating. Bartenders Max and Dennis are always there to welcome you with a smile and their delicious drinks. You must come and see it for yourself! read more

Artesia Bar - a rainbow colored ceiling - Karaoke Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

Fun quaint little bar. Karaoke setup is nice with several monitors and system flexibility to maximize song options! Nice friendly bartenders! read more

Came here years ago when it was the Dolphin. There was more of a funky beach town dive feel back then. Physically the set up is pretty much the same...pool table in front, long bar to the side, side patio, small mini-stage in back. Big difference is that the grunginess has been painted away, & there is an extensive stock of varied liquor more elegantly displayed. It also feels more loungy w/ the addition of a comfortable over stuffed leather sofa & matching club chairs. Tuesday was Karaoke (kah rah oh keh) night. So Yelper Jim W. belted out a few tunes. The Karaoke DJ was convivial, & when there was a gap in people coming up to sing, the DJ or the bartenders came up to bat. The two bartenders on Jan 31st were thoughtful & considerate. Fun night listening to newer pop as well as old show tune standards that have stood the test of time. Lou Reed's Walk on the Wildside & Liza Minelli's Cabaret added an appropriately, slightly louche tone to the bar. 4- Yelp stars for an enjoyable après dîner diversion. read more

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Love that the South Bay has this great, inclusive, LGBTQ bar! It's got a pool table, a great little patio, and a friendly cool vibe. Also, there's new Queer owners, that's great! They've got some nice events lined up too. Also, they have new hours of operation, which I love. So, you can chill on a weekend afternoon after the beach, or after work on a weeknight. My hubby and I attended their Grand Reopening and a political fund-raising event. My hubby likes to sing Karaoke, and they've got a great KJ, Heather, too! Finally, a Queer Oasis on the sands of the South Bay!!! read more

I have been coming to this bar consistently for 4 years and always had a great experience with Dennis and Heather. I decided to come out on a Thursday night for karaoke and unfortunately had a terrible experience with the bartender Max. He was very unprofessional and made me feel very uncomfortable . He tried to have me "come over" in front of other guest, I respectfully declined, then he proceeded to be rude and disrespectful to me. I love coming to this bar to escape uncomfortable experiences but I will NOT be coming back to this bar when he works, as I heard this is the norm!!! This is unacceptable! read more

Great spot and atmosphere Drinks are good and bartenders are super friendly (Max is the best) You'll have a great time read more

I've always wanted to check this place out. Really fun vibe/atmosphere. I'm local and I plan to come back again. Feels like a hidden jewel in north Redondo. read more

Great bar to get a drink on a Friday or Saturday night ! Me and my bestie could not figure out where to go but the gem was perfect spot to chat , drink and catch a vibe . read more

If I were able to rate this location zero stars I would. The bartenders are very friendly however karaoke is one of the most popular things at this location. The woman that overseas this is not friendly, very rude, and extremely unprofessional. We have tried working with her to request songs or just to be supportive in our services and she refuses to provide great service. As the only LGBTQ+ in the South Bay I strongly recommend going to other locations to avoid confusion with the staff remember. It is extremely uncomfortable to work with someone who is not an ally with the community. She may be part of the community but her behavior is extremely unacceptable and a poor reflection of this location. read more

Beat casual gay bar in the area! Perfect place to grab a drink after work or come and party on the weekends. Lots of fun things too! Karaoke, trivia and they also stream Drag Race. If you're looking for a new spot then give it a try! read more

Artesia Bar is the most welcoming bar to ALL. I have been coming to this bar for years ‍ it is home! I have watched this bar grow in many different ways the number of people that come out especially to karaoke nights is insane for what looks like a hole in the wall bar. Big special shout-out to Heather (KJ) the Artesia bar would not be what it is today with out her Mac that sexy bartender sure does know how to mix a drink maybe it is the way he shakes it that makes these drinks so delicious. (Green tea is a must) I am very fortunate to have a small Gay bar right around the corner. read more

Honestly this is an AMAZING BAR and it feels like home especially being the ONLY gay bar in the area! DJ, MAX, HEATHER, and NICK are all spectacular!!! They make the whole bar great with fun events like Drag shows, Drag Race View, Trivia night, Karaoke Night, and so much more fun events even like Lingerie night!! Keep it up! Love y'all read more

Love the creative drinks. Service is also quite nice. Too bad their hours are very limited but then again, with Covid it's understandable why they wouldn't want to be open more hours at 25% capacity. Hope they stick around until this whole thing blows over. read more

Artesia Bar - My name is NO. My number is NO... Apparently the new name of a bar that's been closed for 6 months! - Karaoke Near Me - Redondo Beach, California

I desperately want to give this place a great review because it's the only queer bar in the vicinity but the vibes were horrendous, they were playing catfish the whole time on the tv??? What?? Full of straight people, the karaoke lady was asleep at the wheel and the drinks were trash. Saw three people return their drinks, I probably should have too. First and last time here sorry. read more

Lady playing karaoke was rude and talking shit even after paying 20 drinks she went over board