People are super cool and crowd is diverse in age and interests. Some like the goth dancing, some like the bdsm-themed room upstairs, some like to just people watch. All good. Don't even have to be dressed goth-y and still good. Drinks aren't bad - usually strong and not so pricey. Not for everyone, but definitely something I enjoyed. read more

I love this place. It is a place you wont regret going to. I must say that you have to have somewhat of a kinky side to really enjoy it. This place is not for the usual ordinary person. I love the decor the whole outlook of the bar. I just like everything about it. My fav is the upstairs Fetish room. A good spanking never hurts anyone. Lol... read more

Sinister DJ night is always a favorite of mine, also the birthday bash at the beginning of the month gets crazy packed

This scene is kinda dead. People were just standing around, not even dancing, the dance floor was tiny and the bathrooms were gross and always packed. Drinks were really expensive. The music was too trendy for my taste. Alot of people on here say you'll either love it or hate it, my friend loved it, but only because she was extremely intoxicated. I'm not gonna go out of my way to come here, but if i'm already in the area, eh i might. read more

I lovee this place~ I was here for NYE and I had so much fun! Everyone is so nice and friendly and they look like vampires or Marilyn Manson with those outfits lol pretty cool ~ oh and I love the old school music they play. Perfect! read more

My favorite place to go on Saturdays. Whether I'm in the mood for live music, live BDSM, or dancing to goth music, it's all here. The place and the people that party in it look amazing. I love Sinister! read more

I have been coming since 2004. It has going since 1998. Wow. That says a lot especially in Los Angeles where Today's Hit was often Yesterday's and will be despised Tomorrow. I am Single Middle Aged Male who usually but not always goes here alone and yet i don't get the bad vibes. Moreover, I usually get a very cool Vibe: not Hipster cool but Sanctuary cool and that has often been a Sanctuary for me. I can drink, dance and sometimes meet People who sometimes I have stayed Friends with for Years after. Indeed, this place is both cool and accepting which again speaks volumes for this place located in the Heart of Hipper than thou Hollywood. It is both indoors/outdoors. LIve Events(usually live Music)take place outside there is a Dance Floor inside and a Loft upstairs where BDSM is performed. There are 3 bars:the best stocked one is downstairs by the Dance Floor; there is one in the Loft upstairs and one outside. The Loft upstairs offers a view of the Dance Floor and from the Windows, a View outside. Go to their website or facebook page to get $5 off before 11 pm. They will take the flier even if it is just displayed on your phone:very cool. Anyway, it is usually only $10 to get in unless bigger known musical act is playing that night. All black clothing will get you in but try to dress nicely. I have seen out of dress folks there sometimes but I have also seen them turned away at the door sometimes. In any case, they can charge you twice as much to get in if they do let you in for not wearing "upscale black clothing" or Gothic Threads. There are a range of ages from 18 on up. It does bother me but other reviews I have read seemed surprised. I have not felt unwelcome here and I a older a bit chubby. I walk here so I can't comment on the parking but there is some parking across the street at Selma and Cherokee. The Venue itself was actually built in the 1920's. If the walls could only talk. The place oozes old Hollywood(in a good way). The Gothic Decor is there all the Time but it is only a Gothic Club on Saturday Nights. There a lovely Fountain outside which adds to the Gothic Hollywood Ambience. Sometimes there is a nice Lady inside selling yummy Cookies and Brownies. I forgot her name and the name of her company but if the goodies there, get them. Somehow I think Rick played by Humphrey Bogart from the Film Casablanca would have a Drink here if he were an actual Person. In fact, there used to a huge Portrait of Humphey Bogart a la Rick in Casablanca here Years ago. In that Spirit, come on in and have a Drink. The World outside will look different afterwards. read more

If you're in with the crowd, this is the hot spot usually on Saturday nights. I love the way the bar is set up and the interior is great. Drinks are pricey and weak, best advice is stick with wine. Great spot to come with a group, the people here all have their own clique, so I wouldn't recommend coming alone. Make sure to use the $5 off myspace flyer to save on door fee! read more

I've been to many goth clubs and clubs in general. This was the worst. The security guys were assholes, it was hot as hell, drinks were expensive (for that cup size, I usually pay $6 at other clubs, not $10), the dj was horrible but I'll give credit for at least 3 songs that night, and the band was great. Had a way better time at Chambers. Oh, but your dancers were gorgeous! Better music, ventilation, and reasonable drink prices please! read more

Honestly, I freaking loved this place, and that's a lot coming from someone who hates clubs/crowds/dancing. It's a great place to go if you want to unleash your inner goth. I went here with my best friend and I had an absolutely amazing time. I ACTUALLY DANCED! My feet were sore the next day! The music they played was great, the dance floor was crowded (but thanks to alcohol, my best friend beside me, and overall feeling safe there, I didn't have any panic attacks lol). There were so many beautiful people, including a few lady dancers which was super cool (and they were friendly, too! They thanked me for tipping them and blew me kisses, ahhh!!). The bartenders were quick to give me my drinks and the prices were great, too. The upstairs area was the most interesting...there was definitely some kinky stuff going on, something I've never seen before at a club, but entertaining to watch. No pictures or videos were allowed up there for privacy reasons, which I found respectful and fair. My friend told me to wear proper goth attire so be prepared beforehand to dress accordingly, since that's the dress code! Overall I'm very pleased with this place and I'll definitely be back :) read more

This place is great. The crowd is ecclectic - a lot of "suicide girl" types which is great... just a really laid back and chill atmosphere. The DJ was also great, a good mix of modern industrial, goth, classic 80's (Smiths, Bauhaus). The spanking chamber upstairs was "interesting" -- not necessarily my thing but after watching a couple broads get punished I get it. Overall I would definitely return... no pretense, decent drink prices, good location and a good time all around. read more

Walked in to hear a bad ass band on the outside patio. Walked into the dance area it was huge! They had dancers that had the rocker vibe. Upstairs there were some people tied up getting whipped next to the bar. Totally unreal experience since I come from a small town. I was in total awe of this place. read more

Love the 80s Goth crowd drinks are stiff very hollyweird like you've always dreamed of 80's darkwave music prevalent throughout the night

After reading about the reviews, I decided to bring my cousin to this place. We were one of the first to arrive and I must say that the decor and ambiance was awesome. I liked the dance floor and go-go dancer platforms! The the three bars were in different parts of the bar. I would have given this place a 5 star but the drinks were not great and overpriced! I ordered a L.A. water for $15..thats not cool. I loved the music and people that worked there were ok. The D.J. was great!! The S&M room was fun...We went on Valentine's weekend so we each got a swag bag and rose to give to a hottie..I will be back dressed up this time. read more

It's alright, I love the building and patio and the music is pretty rad too. I just couldn't handle how cliquey it is and all the sleaze balls in the fetish area. Really makes the kink scene look bad. read more

This is one of tide places people can really identify with and make their place to see like minded dark souls. Everyone that has invited me calls it "my bar" as in their place to socialize and be themselves. I would suggest dressing up to not feel out of place. It's a goth place and they usually have bands in one room and dark dance music in the other. Sultry and sinister gogos to torture your desires and ambiance to make you feel comfortable with a darker side. Personally it's not for me as I am more of a flower child but I can not deny this is a really cool place. read more

Every Saturday night the massive Bordner's Club space is turned into a darkly decedent haven for the gothic set. Anyone looking for a little adventure should try this place out. Cover is $10 for those appropriately dresses and $15 for those who aren't. If you don't know what to wear I would recommend stopping at any one of the gothic/punk stores on Hollywood or the Hot Topic in the Hollywood and Vine complex for some accessories. If you don't feel up to that just go with all black and lots of eye liner, guys and girls. Go for the atmosphere, a definite departure from a regular Saturday night in Hollywood, the drinks, I recommend a raspberry Kamikaze, and the music. There is a love band every week, a definite plus for those who love live music and are always looking for something new to listen to. For the even more adventurous there is an upstairs.... but I won't tell you what is there and ruin the surprise. read more

This is a goth club. It had a pretty cool decor with art, iron work, and dancers that go along. The dancers are very hot. The patrons are everything from the weird person you know to some super hot women in barely there clothing. It's a pretty big place so if it's an even slightly off night it seems very dead. They also have a cool light bondage area upstairs. By light I mean you've probably seen worse in an R movie. It is pretty cool live. read more

Not my usual type of club. I went with my friend and this place is pretty cool. Lots of things to see and the djs are awesome!

Came for my birthday bash, this place was super awesome! They treated me like family! Bottle of champagne, private sections, vip with friends. Without a doubt had a great timw with all my friends! Great djs and great dancers! If you get a chance to meet mila do it! She's amazing she made my night! Also the drinks are delicious and strong! The fetish room upstairs is where its at got whipped by the dom! Which was awesome too! I enjoyed my night at bar sinister and want to give special thanks to kent he made it all happen! read more

First let me say that Phoenix is AWESOME!!! The upstairs bartender on Saturdays makes perfect drinks... not too strong not too weak. The atmosphere is as if a sexy Vampire came decorated it (Lestat vampire style not the sparkly kind) I always have a blast here! (turn off the smoke machine) read more

i've only been here once but i had a great time, the people were dressed beautifully (and were very friendly to out of towners), hot goth gogo girls dancing on the boxes, a HOTTIE dom boy upstairs whipping people, good music, etc etc. i had enough fun to not remember most of the later part of the evening. : ) my one complaint, that people in southern california probably dont' bat an eyelash at, is the driving / parking situation in hollywood. read more

Bar Sinister is the place to be "scene" on Saturday nights for the sexy "goth and fetish inspired" crowd. The venue itself is beautiful with an idyllic outdoor patio and stage, gothic themed main space, and plush and mysterious upstairs lounge. Live bands appear weakly on the patio, and Bar Sinister is now drawing major bands in the EBM/Industrial scene. Inside, upstairs there are B/D S/M performances for your entertainment pleasure (it's also possible to participate by making advance arrangements. Details at the Bar Sinister website). Bar Sinister has recently revamped its DJ lineup to include legendary scene DJ Amanda and DJ Satoki, and the sound system also seems to have been improved. Another bonus is that nearby parking can be found for $5 (but be careful if you park in the Church parking lot - it closes at 2:30 am!). read more

super dark vibes. Beautiful vampire princesses and good music. Come listen to an eclectic mix of the vast confused euphoria of the 1990s with the modern sounds of dark dance 2015. don't forget to wear weird stuff and behave like a wild person. It's much better than Vegas or whatever else you had in mind on a lame Hollywood night read more

Love this place! Awesome music! Giving it 3 stars because not much beer selection and they make weak drinks for expensive prices.

Best goth club ever! Looks like a haunted church, and the people there are awesome and nice, usually artists putting full attention to their great makeup and awesome attire! Great music too, very refreshing compared to any other night club ever. Highly recommended for those with dark curiosities! read more

It was our first time here & we were absolutely blown away. The layout is fantastic. Music on point. People were nicer than we imagined. Bartenders were kind quick & helpful. We had an amazing time. My boyfriend & I plan on making monthly trips here (from ventura) to play. Such an amazing atmosphere. There's nothing like it! read more

Beautiful place to club and dress up. I'll continue coming here. Expensive and not really that worth it.

went here with my friend tonight. She has been here lots. Was my 1st time. Was very interesting. Also very expensive. I wouldnt normally go here. Had fun read more

I have been to Bar Sinister for a few weeks now. I enjoyed everyone and never really understood a dress code there...after all it is a place in which your supposed to be free to express yourself. I was let into the bar with no problem never told that I could were a dildo for a hat but you better not were a baseball cap.....Ooooops well I'm sitting most the night having drinks in the back corner with just me and my girlfriend and her brother minding our own business...when out of no where the bouncer comes up and says I told you you can't were that hat in "my" club.......wait! what you never said anything to me because I would have taken the hat right off and enjoyed the night but then he told us we had to leave. The problem I have with this is the fact that this was a very unprofessional action and was cheap. I never thought they wouldn't be accepting to others. However, In Hollywood anything goes unless your actually have any intelligence or common sense. I was becoming a regular patron even to come on Wednesday's for club Moscow and Sat. for Bar Sinister.........but you will never have any of my MONEY again that is unless I decide to buy the place and shut it down! It takes one impression to ruin a business for me....this was one of them and I don't know how much of a difference I make, but if this is trend it will lead to a lot of bad publicity! I liked the place and the people for the most part; but if I'm not dressed for the part just tell me in the beginning and I'll take my business else where for the night... don't have me come in like everything is great and pay a cover then come kick me out for wearing a fucking baseball cap I was wearing when I came in the door..........I see this as a discriminatory action towards my Sociological Psycho-graphic personality (a good old NIN, Korn, & Tool fan I kinda thought I would fit in but the problem is I guess I just was a little more down to earth these days)...I was wearing a metal band shirt and dark style rocker jeans and never had a harsh word or conversation with anyone there. So Tricia La Belle, Please just make the minor change that the respect is given that if your not dressed to the CODE don't let me in to just lose my money getting kicked out for nothing. Thank you ORI read more

We came here last night all the way from Vegas, waited in the front of the line for over an hour, and still didn't get in. The promoters there were completely incompetent, non-assertive, and were just letting all their friends into the club. Ridiculous. read more

It's fun if you're looking for somewhere out of the norm in Hollywood on a sat night. People do dress up but it's not mandatory. People can be really stuck up and have a "gother than thou" kind of attitude. Especially the guys that look like they are from Poison and the girls that next to nothing and just stand around. They have live acts sometimes that play on the very small smoking patio. read more

Cool place.live rock band no soft music 5 dollar beers an some dancing girls out of a rob zombie video. An some girls getting tied up by choice an spanked or whipped or something read more

As far as the LA goth/industrial scene goes, this is as bad as it gets. Thats why I go here a lot. To people watch, run some bitter social commentary, observe patrons get screwed up on false absinthe, and then think they want to get spanked by some pro floggers. There is most def. a crowding issue here. It is one of the few dark events on Saturdays, and you are waiting in line for everything. Some of the people have a pretentious thing going on, but I think most are too drunk, or too into trying to fit in, that it is a struggle to maintain a friendly visage . Smokers patio with fountain-side bar is great,. because, yes, you can drink and smoke.And glare at people, while you watch the band. And , go ahead, start dancing if the music moves you.Most of the audience gets all disgusted. I love the go go dancers, they are coke skinny, and have great outfits. The actual dance floor is tiny, but dont worry, goths dont dance up on you anyhow. There are dj issues most weeks, and some dont know how to blend songs, or what to play. I will not say anything about the fetish activity upstairs. I will leave that to you, gentle reader, to see for yourself. Watch out for wing injuries. LOTS of girls and boys here wear wings. Also, watch out for your pot belly sporting high school science teacher, dressed in a leather BDSM outfit. I did not know that, and saw mine.Whats worse, he remembered me. If you are new to the scene or new in town, try Malediction on Sunday nights. Much friendlier, top notch music, and overall , more authentic. read more

This place promises a good, or at least provocative time for those adventurous enough to enter.. There is lots of goofy goth stuff going on. You'll want to wear all black if you expect anyone to talk to you. This is one of those places that is perfect to head too after you're fairly drunk and you just want some good old fashioned entertainment. There is pretty much something for everyone here. read more

If you like overpriced water down drinks and the most arrogant door people in the world then step right up, only twenty bucks to be treated like garbage. But I wont argue the fact that they really do have some pretty cool bouncers and outside of the door girl most the employees are pretty friendly. The interior is pretty elegant too. I may come here again but it seemed like it was divided by very clicky groups and tourists. Like the idea, the music and the style but personally not my favorite. Doubt I will be back anytime soon. read more

I LOVE Bar Sinister, it never fails to be a good time. I love the decor and the music. And people watching is always a absolute blast here lol. The music is always great and I love that the play movies on the screens. The Bartenders and staff are usually really nice and helpful. I also love that they always seem to have some awesome or interesting band playing. It's nice that they do the flyer thing that get people in for $5. My only complaint would be the bathrooms, the line gets so long and there are only two stalls, this makes for some catty goth girl moments haha. read more

Incredible venue. Iron grates, upstairs, and amazing showcase area where bands perform where in the center there is a beautifully candlelit fountain. I have seen some incredible people and some incredible shows there. Gothic Alternative Culture. read more

1st time ever there and the venue itself was quite impressive plus the dancers and the whole bdsm displays were awesome. Only thing was that there was a jackass bar tender who literally rolled his eyes at me when I ordered my drink and treated my partner and I like idiots for not knowing what we wanted. I would understand if there were people waiting to get drinks as well but there wasn't so didn't understand why me paying to get a drink is such a damn inconvenience. So we get our half assed watered down drinks and this dude yells some stupid comment cause we didn't tip him! You're going to half ass my drink, give me shitty service and be a twat when I don't tip? Didn't have any other problems at the other bars that were absolutely swamped with costumers. Other than that horrible bar tender this place is awesome read more

I HATE this bar! I HATE IT I HATE IT I HATE IT! I only say this because I wish I had such an amazing bar where I live. Glad I git yo experience it. read more