If it wasn't for having a member of my party know someone who knows someone, my small group of 3 girls and 3 guys would NOT have gotten in, even though there was no line. They seemed like they were trying to seem cool, as many Hwood establishments do... However, I can't complain, because we did get in. The place is so Hollywood Classic. I love that! Definitely worth getting dressed up for and spending the money.... read more

I like this place...enough that I have been here 3 out of the last 4 Friday nights for Grateful Fridays events. YES parking sucks. That's why I always split a cab with my friends. YES the drinks are expensive, but it's an effing Hollywood club, ok? I think the crowd and atmosphere totally depends on the event you are there for. The vibe has been really cool at Grateful Fridays, and the people have been generally really nice and fun. Starting last week they restricted smoking to the balcony and banned it in the main floor, so for those that had a problem with the smoke, problem solved. I like the way the place is laid out, with separate rooms for dance floor/DJ, band stage, a quieter bar room, and outdoor balcony. The only thing I don't like is trying not to fall down all the many sets of stairs when it's 2:30am and I've consumed maybe one too many! read more

Cool place. Went about 11pm and I was worried we wouldn't get in but there was no line. We walked right up and the bouncer let us in. Definitely nondescript entrance and a labyrinth to find the bar. But once you do, it's a dark, warm sort of place. Drinks were decent and there was actually a place to sit. If you get there early. Music was eclectic and great. Really liked it. I'll definitely go back. read more

The night started slow - we got there @ 10:30pm and there weren't a lot of people. I think it was because my friends and I went on a Sunday night. We didn't have to pay a cover charge as my friend put us on a guest list. which was nice - I didn't have to wait in line. There was enough street parking that night on Yucca and Vine so I didn't have to park in the lot next to it. The layout of the place was interesting - it made me feel like I was in an English parlor with its red walls and paintings of country sides, english bull dogs, etc. there's a dance floor with a stage for someone to perform on. and there was a kind of mezzanin where you can get your drinks and smoke inside but really its outside. Get it?! ;) We had our drinks and it averages at $10+. The music was good for dancing but not everyone started dancing till almost midnight which I thought was odd. I think what got everyone going was when DJ AM showed up and started spinning. So that was a plus. Overall - will I go back for dancing and drinks? Probably not or maybe on a different day aside from Sunday. read more

I JUST started going to this place, and was not disappointed! Both times I went (each on a Saturday night) they had AMAZING bands played who really knew how to rock it! The crowd appears to be mostly late twenty to thirty somethings. The architecture inside is BEAUTIFUL. Very art nouveau feel. There is a small dance floor that people will get the courage to dance on after a few drinks. CONS: Parking is terrible! Good luck finding street parking. You will most likely have to park down the street at a $10 lot. There is also a lot right next to the venue but I think it was $25 to park. read more

I go on Wednesdays & am pretty much always having fun. The door guys are really nice IF YOU'RE NICE! Drinks are amazing. They're the perfect blend! :) Live music & DJ, depending which room you're in. Usually really good bands! read more

This place has a great vibe!! So cute and charming. Came here for a Monday School Night to see The Pierces. It was such an intimate experience. The stage situaion was a little bit odd- most people there didnt have the best view of the stage. Also- since it's considered a "patio" with a somewhat open ceiling, people can smoke in the stage area. Great for smokers, I guess, but not so great for others. Blech. I'll be back! :) read more

i go on tuesdays for Mr. Black.. Its fucken fun.. ya thats it.. i am pretty sure they will start charging soon and not having open bar from 10-11.. id still go maybe bc the music is sick! read more

Went for "It's a school night" on Valentines Day. I have been there several time and every time I go it's a different experience. The free consert is worth the wait in lline. Average price of a drinkis $9. Not terribly bad for Hollywood. They have a few "small plate" meals they were good but not fantastic. The vibe is very mellow. There are not very many palces to sit or stand but totally worth it. You are crammed in so tight but hey... you gett to meet new people right. Can't wait until Monday read more

This is a review for the Camerata Sundays at Bardot. No cover before 10. Free well drinks from 9-10. YES. FREE. Parking still a bit of a pain in my you know what, but I managed to find a meter (again FREE). The bands were great and I love the two bar situation they've got going on. Nice mix of people. Um...an unusual amount of stairs all around the place, so girls, be careful in those heels! Definitely want to check out KCRW's School Nights on Monday nights. read more

This place requires more air conditioning. The venue decor is kinda cool and different from other hollywood places. I was there on one of the hottest day, and despite the good amount of space, i definitely felt like i was in a Sauna. Dj was pretty good. I went there for a special event, which had an open bar, quite unfortunately I was driving and in no mood to drink. Next time maybe it'll be more fun? read more

I would have to say that Bardot is probably one of the nicest lounges I have been to in the Hollywood area. Excellent service, food, drinks, atmosphere, music, parking -- it's all there. I'm fairly sure you don't have to know someone to get in, although my party happened to be attending Bardot only because we knew someone. If you don't have bottle service and a table on reservation -- be prepared to be sent next door to the main club, The Avalon. This of course may be an exception if you are stunningly gorgeous or happen to be with someone TMZ is dying to film or photograph. The Saturday night I attended Bardot there was a great live band playing, and I'm usually the person that rants on and on about how terrible the live music was. The acoustics in that place are fine tuned and the show sounded fantastic. Of course if you don't like live music and would prefer to dance to the sound of a DJ, the doorman was very kind with letting us into the main club and back into Bardot without any issues and only a smile on his face. Our table could comfortably sit five to six people and was slightly elevated so we had a nice view of the entire room. Drinks were delicious and prices for both food and drinks were cheaper than I expected. I'm not too sure how much it cost for table service because I wasn't paying but I'm assuming it was A LOT. Props to the chef for the tuna tar tar -- delicious! Perhaps the most inviting feature of this place is the sultry decor. I almost felt as if I had been sent back in time to a classy underground joint during prohibition. Ladies in cocktail dresses and gentlemen dressed to impress -- no grubby yuppies here. Saw a celebrity who's name will go unmentioned so that's aways fun but seems typical for Bardot. I'll tell you one thing -- nothing makes you feel more middle class than attending The Avalon for four years and never knowing about Bardot :) read more

Went to "It's a School Night" last night, it was my first time at Bardot after passing by it so many times on my way to Avalon right next door. Cover was free for me because I am over 21, my friend who isn't 21 yet paid $10. They say you must RSVP to go, and I did, but when I got there, they didn't even check on any list, just checked my ID, gave me my 21+ wristband and let me in. The venue itself is very dimly lit and has a very Old Hollywood kind of feel to it. There is a small stage area where bands play and in the second room up some stairs (all the rooms connect) there's a DJ booth. I loved the atmosphere and the decor a lot. The chairs were pretty comfortable to sit on. Lots of stairs though so girls in heels beware. As far as the people go, they were an older crowd, kind of snobby and very clique-y. Also very PUSHY. I've been to many clubs in Hollywood and I've never been shoved around so much. I thought I was at a rock concert, not a quiet night out in Hollywood. Granted it was the night that Elijah Wood was doing a guest DJ set but damn....people need to learn how to hold their liquor. Which brings me to another point. The liquor is really weak for the amount of money I paid. I had a vodka redbull and I am pretty lightweight, but I felt NOTHING from the alcohol. Bartenders are snobby and when they took their sweet-ass time getting over to me while I was trying to politely get their attention (there was no one else at the bar) but they chose to ignore me and continue their conversation. Music was bomb, crowd soso, bartenders and their drinks terrible. I might try going another night and pregame like a high school kid if I choose to drink. read more

I love coming here on Monday nights! They have an event called "It's a School Night" every week. It's a free show for 21+ and something like $5 for 18-20. As far as being SMOKEY, it's NOT anymore! They are not allowing smoking in the venue anymore, I saw a couple times when the security guard came and told then to put it out. Makes the venue way better! I have seen Ben Folds there before (for free), Lady Danville and Hunter hunted each a couple times. Last night I went and saw Hudson Taylor, and they were amazing! Great venue, great sound! Can't beat a free show! read more

I've been here a few times now. It seems that they're filling their bottles with generic alcohol. You can especially tell with the whisky (as each whisky has a specific taste). Still a fun place. Just not buying anymore non-beer drinks for $12 a glass unless they open a new bottle in front of me. read more

We went there for a party and I really like how the waitresses were very posh, the place looked very nice and posh. The only problem was the smokers outside and the smell going in or you being overwhelmed with it when going into the bar. I also think their food was not that great. I tried the Turkey sliders and wanted to throw it away. But the lounge was cute and we had a great time! read more

Came here for School Night Monday, and had a fab time. Young, hip, crowd that has decent taste in music, I'm with it. I came here last time I was in LA, can't remember for what, the music was terrible, but even with bad music, I still really liked the venue. The space is artistic, and as akward as the staging is, it makes for a really intimate show for a 150+ of your besties. Drinks were a little expensive $11 for absolute?? Really I could've bought a bottle of it for $3 more at Jon's. So pregaming is recommended, but I hear they do free wells sometimes, and that's chill, so is the staff and the place itself is just rad. Only thing, the roofing on the 'patio' just basically keeps all the smoke on the patio which is yucko, but totally tolerable for good music! read more

Coming there the last Friday night I was so happy. Actually I like to come here at night only for their great DJs. The location was great and there were some talent. Love the semi outdoor space that was great for me drinks was special there. The quality of the light was great for the enjoying. Definitely looking to come back here -again--and -again. read more

Saturday Night/Sunday Morning around 5am Avalon wrapped up and everyone headed upstairs to Bardot (not sure if it is still considered Avalon or if it changes to Bardot? - doesn't really matter it's basically in the same place.) Anyway, very cool interior. Not huge, at least the parts we went to. There was a DJ and people were dancing. Good time. DJ Ruff was the DJ. Definitely be back to check it out again. Left around 6:00/6:30am. Great night out. read more

F*CK YOU! I was there tuesday night for mr black and bought a few rounds for my friends the bill came to 36 bucks ok fine. check my online bank statement the next day they charged me 48. i look on my receipt and on the corner it reads "authorized up to 48 dollars" right on there which i didn't see at the dark bar! so i guess they can just take a 12 tip! seriously. i feel robbed. i had even added a tip so anyone reading this check your receipts because this place and their bartenders are ripping you off! I call bulls@it on Bardot and what they did should be illegal. or just pay cash...ugh read more

I ordered a Gorgonzola burger, and it was one of the most expensive and worst burgers I've ever had. Words cannot describe how dry the burger was, my mouth felt like the Sahara Desert. At $16 I thought I was going to be treating myself to a mouth watering delight. Had I not been with a group I would have sent it back. The only reason I'm not giving this place a one star is because my wife got the salmon which was quite good, and others had pretty well prepared meals as well from the looks of it - but not quite worth the premium they charge for their meals. read more

Two words.. fun stuff! Went here on a gay friendly night with one of my faves and his friends.. let me tell you that I had such an unexpected blast! We arrived around 10:30 with no line, wait, or cover.. sweet deal already. When I walked in, all I wanted to do was dance.. first off, great music selection.. alternated from hip-hop to electro to house. I even heard some remixes you definitely don't hear on the radio which was awesome. After getting a good feel of the crowd, we rushed the bar for some drinks. *WARNING* Stiff drinks for stiff prices! If you do get a drink.. ask for the Starr, rum, and ginger ale.. no questions! You'll be good for the rest of the night but don't blame me for whatever happens to you the next morning! Oh, before I forget.. the waiters.. cute little outfits.. top hats and tuxedos.. not to mention, tuxedos with their asses hanging out! Yes.. to say the "bare minimum" of the night would be an understatement. Look but don't touch, I always say =) Ladies, if you need a night with dancing, booze, classy decor, and good looking men who won't try to grab or come at you with a cheesy pick-up line.. then this is the place for you! Note: Parking is pricey ($15-20) if you want to keep a close-walking distance. read more

This is a waste of space and a manager made of trash. I asked for tap water but the bartender told me I had to purchase a bottle of water. I asked if i could leave a comment card and he said he could bring the manager out for me to talk to. He was nice about that. Then the manager rudely told me that since I went to a free show that I can pay $3 for bottled water even though I told him they charged me $5 at the door just to see my friend who had played the show. I'm using past tense because the show was already over. The bar had a total of 4 people inside when I walked in. Is it petty to leave a bad review about $3? Maybe, but the one star is for how the manager carried himself and they way he treated a paying customer with such disrespect. I own a small business so I understand the frustrations with the cost of running a business, but if you put yourself before your customers concerns, sir that is why you have 4 people in your bar after a crowded show. read more

Beautiful club. I went to 2 beer festivals here & had a great time. Several levels with live DJs, seating, it was fun. Parking can be a challenge though. read more

You must go on Mondays. Sign up online on itsaschoolnight.com. Never disappointed. See artist new and established in a very intimate setting. My friend also DJs their Frenzy after-hours. It is easy to miss, if you watching something on the main stage, but try your best to look for Bardot, hiding in the back, in between the balcony and the main stage. It mostly outdoors, which you don't really notice, until you look up, and see tower records peeking through. read more

The club is comprised of three spaces--the intimate bar/lounge, an open-air courtyard and the tent room, with sconces, chandeliers and billowy ceiling tents. People here are amazing and better quality than other clubs. I met some 2nd tier celebs, part-time models, Beverly Hills type people and well-connected party people. Waited for 40 minutes to get in this place. Once I was let in and went upstairs, I was greeted by amazing music, amazing drinks, and beautiful people, everyone dancing. People also dressed nicely. I will for sure go back. read more

If you can get in, it's great- weekdays are best, sometimes you can catch Ryan gosling DJing or Mathew Perry snuggling up to some silicone... The celebrity watching is great and the music is good, in the dancing area, dancing really goes down, and in the smoking area the band or burlesque dancer is always very entertaining- very old Hollywood glamour, really classy, and the waitresses are beautiful an service is with a smile, also the Mac n' cheese, i got it w/o meat, IS AMAZING!!!! read more

Fantastic location. Went to a David Minkin magic show here... loved the atmosphere!

Bardot is a trip. I've only ever gone to Bardot upon invitation, so I have no opinion on the door policy. On the one hand there are always paparazzi hanging out, and as far I can tell you can only get in based on invitation/guest-list, on the other hand the place is filled with freaking weirdos and there never seems to be a line, so who the f&#@ knows. There is a stupid stairway and open area, usually so packed with people that you have to squeeze by in order to get to the main bar. Think of a house party back in undergrad, the one where all the anti-social smokers used to hang out on the porch, you get the idea. The indoor lounge area is pretty pleasant, plenty of places to sit, and a pretty varied sound track. The open area is pretty nice too, with another bar, and sometimes a live band that plays. The outdoor area is usually pretty smoky, but not unbearable. Now, the crowd, this is where Bardot shines (or doesn't). Hipsters, attractive gay dudes (and unattractive gay dudes), cheesy model types, FIDM girls, club rats, old dudes, couples, celebs, fedoras, suits, t-shirts, sneakers, all sorts come to Bardot, all sorts. I have seen a bald tranny wearing a robot costume (or some approximation) dancing on the floor, it was awesome. Also, ethnically the club is pretty diverse (though skewing slightly white). The only drawback is that almost all of the guys at Bardot are pretty much massive pussies. I'm a big dude, I'm a Marine and I wear a high and tight, and I party like a frat boy. So I tower over everyone at Bardot, and have an outsized personality that clearly makes the slight, skinny-jeans wearing males in the place kind of uncomfortable (and the shrimpy, tux-wearing "bouncers"). Mostly I've become used to this in Hollywood, and sometimes its cool, cause it means that I stand out in the crowd of otherwise forgettable Hollywood types. But sometimes, just sometimes, I wish that there was an actual bro-type man's man frat-dude that I could take shots with. Bardot does not contain such individuals. Overall, I'd give it a B. I have a pretty good time here, but it helps to bring a group of friends. read more

This is a private lounge location. It was a bit down bit. I've been to better. This place needs a lot of improvement beginning with customer service and ending up with the environment. All the drinks are really over priced! read more

Came here this past Monday for something they do here called "School Night". It was super dope. I got to see a dope azz group that I have been following now for about 3 years named KING. The venue is very intimate with real nice decor. Yaaaaay for no cover charge ! Booooooooooo for a $12 glass of wine :-( read more

It might be chic but i don't feel chic when people are blowing their cigarette/pot smoke at your face all the time. People here (especially chicks) definitely don't respect people standing in front of them. Always try to fake their way to the front. When we were there for Ben Fold, two huge hair dudes were rocking to every single song (yes to every single Ben Fold's song). Their hair were HITTING people at the faces ... I just hope they don't have lice .... urgh! ... the drinks are priced the same as the regular pretend-to-be highend bars. AND, there are limited seating .... so limited ... you can count them with one hand at the stage area and the other hand at the bar area. read more

If you're on a "special list" then go for it...otherwise, don't even bother. It's not worth it once you're inside, anyways. Terrible, typical rude "Hollywood" doorman who's not even attractive enough to get into his own club if he didn't work there. hahaha. There are far better places to go for drinks or dancing. Pass on this place. read more

This place is one of my favorite gems of Los Angeles. Located in the back of Avalon, the Bardot is the club's back bar and Monday nights are free with live bands. Check who is playing on itsaschoolnight.com (they also have the same music nights in NY too). It's free admission if you rsvp online at the site (I've been coming here for two years and noticed they have been checking at the doors the past year especially so make sure you do that!). I've been to many of these events and each time I've had a blast! This venue has cool decor and its small so it's very intimate. I've seen a wide range of people from all over the world (some I've been jamming to for a while, and others I just discovered that night) including Elliphant, Alex Vargas (who does vocals for tracks for Above and Beyond), Broods, Jack Garratt, Charlotte OC, The Flavr Blue, and many more local bands and international peeps! This review is getting pretty lengthy but I love the Bardot too much so I'll just leave this with saying spending a Monday night with live bands and fellow music lovers definitely helps beat the Monday blues! read more

Bardot - DWNTWN for its a school night - Lounges Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Worst service ever. Had people wait 40 mins after ticket said 9pm. Security and hostess were unfriendly.

Cozy and great music, ESPECIALLY when DJ Jounce is spinning.

Went with a group of friends tonight. One friend was tipsy and got herself kicked out, and when my other friends went to check on her they were told they couldn't come back in (even though they weren't sloppy drunk). They told the bouncer that they had to come back in to tell me that they had to leave, and the bouncer told them I had left with an asian guy already. I had NOT, I was inside worried about where my friends had gone to. They told him over and over that there was no way I would leave bc they were my ride, and he kept on saying I had left. My friends kept on describing me and he kept on lying. So finally they believed him and they left me, and they had my phone. These d-bag bouncers let a gal with no ride be stranded versus going inside to tell me that I had friends outside and needed to leave. That's how date rate happens, or kidnappings, so thank you bardot bouncers for being lazy a-holes. And ps. you were better when you served pbr. read more

I have really honestly been trying to love this place. I was there opening night and I decided I would give it some time to open and then it would find its' concept. I have stopped by every weekend since (because I am friends with the managers, door guy and owner) and I still don't understand what they are trying to do. The renovation is very nice. Spider got a face lift but they still haven't worked out the air conditioning system. When it gets crowded on the weekend you will feel squashed and sweat. The music that their DJ plays is everything I have on my Ipod and the girl DJ that plays her lap top sounds like she has her itunes on shuffle. Bardot has been inviting music acts to play out in the smoking patio area. I assume they don't pay the bands much so the quality of the music is rather open mike night. However I was surprised on a special Monday night I was invited to see an amazing Jazz Group perform complete with a Strip Tease Dancer. I hope Bardot keeps doing that kind of a night as it was soothing to hear the female singer crone Amy Winehouse style and sexy to watch the dancer do her 40 duece-esque show. I have gotten reports that getting in the door is a bit obnoxious, it's either who you know, or who knows you. That being said it still has not helped many people that know the managers to get in especially when they are in groups with a man majority. If you are a hot girl you will get in. Dress to impress if you are a guy. Check out Monday nights. And if they don't let you in on a Monday go to Hyde that just started 80's Mondays. That's what I had to do last week as I was with 4 guys and the manager couldn't guarantee that I would get in to Bardot so I went to Hyde instead and ended up partying with Paul Oakenfold and the gang from SBE that's always fun to be with and have never turned me away. read more

So I came here with the intention of getting me some free Sapporo and dressing down on a Sunday at a Hollywood club. Everything was going perfect (no cover, no dress code and solid beats). But, then after waiting around for about an hour and not asking anyone about this supposed keg for fear of just looking like a moron, my buddy finally asked and to our demise no one knew what the hell we were talking about. However, that being said I still give Bardot 4 stars because it has a really sick lay out and I still refuse to believe that this free keg is false. Maybe it was just hiding at LAX where the keg usually is held, and the information that the venue was now Bardot was a mistake. read more

This place is awesome! I don't have anything negative to say.. I've only been here on school night! Which is on Monday nights. Parking isn't bad; there are two parking lots in the same block. Music is always great here! read more