Another fun night...a lively crowd with Western Standard Time Ska!…read more If you haven't been here for a show, look at their calendar. I wasn't looking forward to this because I was exhausted,, but hubby bought tickets and it was a great and lively evening listening to Western Standard Time Ska. Their front act was a great start. My apologies to them - I don't recall their name, but will revise this post when I find out. I love the water jug and cups readily available. Go, go, go!

For my 1st review of 2026, I choose the legendary venue The Lodge Room because it has hosted…read moreeverything from kick ass concerts, to wrestling, and comedy shows that featured everyone from DEFY Wrestling to POPPY and Dave Chappelle through the years of its continuing lifespan. Now, this area is pretty cool all around because they have random stores, bars, grocery stores and restaurants nearby. Parking can be a bitch, but that's life telling you to get to your event a little early. After 9pm, I believe it's FREE. When I saw POPPY perform here years ago right after COVID, it was my first concert here and this place is dope because you're literally so damn close to the artist(s) you watch because the stage isn't too high. The acoustics, bass and all around sound here is NICE for a small, intimate venue. ALL of the workers I've met/interacted with were all so damn nice and helpful as much as they can. This place also has a nice restaurant inside from what I've seen and NEED to check out in the future. I was blessed to even hang out at their Green Room for a gig and it's just so damn cool to know that Dave Chappelle and others have been inside the same room before and after shows!

Saturday nights usually aren't my thing. But a coworker was…read morecelebrating their birthday so I hauled myself out to HP for celebrations. I was expecting to make an appearance, stay the polite amount of time, then bounce. That is not how the night went. At all. Firstly, I was given a Paloma to drink which is very nice. So I was chit chatting and relaxing on the patio with some other folks from work. However, when the friends decided to roll through and we started dancing, that's when the magic happened I hail from the time of yore with folded notes in class and calling for the time on the house phone. I'm old, y'all. So when there's music at a bar, unless it's a flashback night with indie sleeze or other ancient songs, I'm at a loss. I don't know who was DJing that night, but holy shit did that person transcend time and space with the fucking jams. Ranging from 90s house to modern cumbias this dance floor was fucking lit (or whatever the kids are saying nowadays) and we were sweating and dancing our asses off. It wasn't too crowded, the vibes were immaculate and I cannot want to come back with other friends and try again.

What a gem this is! A true community establishment in…read moreHighland Park. The Offbeat has been in operation for over 10 years and provides an incredibly diverse line up of entertainment. You can find dance parties featuring a wide variety of music styles and eras, comedy nights, Drag shows and brunches, burlesque events, Karaoke, and a warm neighborhood atmosphere. There is a back patio that is usually open, and there are vendor events there on most weekends. The staff are awesome as are the security guards. If you live in Highland Park count yourself very luck. If you are from out of town you need to plan a visit. Check out their schedule and get over here!

Rumi Aesthetics is officially my go-to!…read more I've been searching for the right injector, and Angie definitely understood the assignment. From consultation to treatment, she was knowledgeable, precise, and made the whole experience feel easy and comfortable. My Botox results are flawless, smooth, natural, and exactly what I asked for. Not frozen, not overdone -- just refreshed! If you're on the fence, book the appointment. You won't regret it!

Came here for a birthday party hosted by a friend and it was a cool spacious spot with music, food…read moreand a cool ambiance. I had fun and I never felt cramped or uncomfortable.

What an amazing venue for live music! This is nothing short of a gem in Eagle Rock. The acoustics…read moreare fabulous and the setting is intimate. Do yourself a favor and come catch a live show here! Prices are very reasonable, the staff are very cool people and the parking is easy.

The place has great acoustics and a nice diverse lineup of musicians. I enjoyed the vibe and the…read moreatmosphere of the church sanctuary that also serves as a music venue.

Really disappointed to hear rocknites are no more. :(…read more That said, this place stands out even among Highland Park's many great spots. I haven't tried the food (though it is tempting), but the Asian-inspired cocktails are delicious. The vibe is awesome as well -- great seating, pool tables, and an arcade in the back. Definitely worth a visit!

We were in Highland Park on a Sunday morning trying to hit that viral Korean breakfast burrito…read morespot, but the line was crazy. Decided to just walk down York and find something else. Ended up at The Goldfish and walked into a spot that instantly felt like we weren't in LA anymore. Place really leans into that Thailand vibe. Nick was behind the bar and was super cool. Walked us through the menu, gave a few drink recs, and just made it easy. While waiting, we took a lap around the place and checked everything out. Tons of little details everywhere. You can tell someone really put thought into it. Nick mentioned the owner actually goes to Thailand often and brings stuff back for the restaurant, which makes sense once you see the space. There was one cook in the back handling everything and bringing plates out fresh. Food came out hot and honestly hit. We ordered the steak pad see ew, chicken fried rice, fried shrimp rolls, and drinks. No complaints. Glad the burrito line was long or we probably wouldn't have found this spot. Definitely coming back, feels like a good date night place.

Cool vibes, fun spot. It's a old school looking bowling alley, plus bar, plus pool room, plus…read morepizza joint. There are paid parking lots around the area. It's a find your own seat bar type setting. The server was nice but didn't often come around, might be better to actually order at the bar if you want things faster. I didn't do the bowling itself, but it looked like typical bowling with an ole school flair. There was nice and more quiet seating upstairs, with more of the party vibe closer to the bar. Seems like a nice place and might come back to try the food.

PRO: Trendy vintage vibe. I came here for a birthday once, several years ago…read more CON: Disappointed by their booking process/customer service. Story time: I've made multiple calls to reserve a lane for a future date to celebrate a birthday. I apparently called "too early." They told me I could only reserve a week in advance, okay, no problem! I call exactly one week before the celebration and then they inform me that they're "only accepting walk-ins." Not very considerate or consistent communication from their staff.

It's Pliny the Younger season and Verdugo Bar came through again! Year after year the team here…read morealways has everything organized and gets through the line quickly and with a smile. Lines were long and the staff moved quickly to get through everyone even with special requests for cocktails. They tapped their first keg of Younger 45 minutes in and didn't skip a beat on moving the line with the next keg. Thank you again Verdugo Bar for an awesome release! Cheers to another year of Pliny the Younger!

I don't think I've read a review where a dive bar is only reviewed for the photo booth! HAHA so…read moreI'll be the first to say that was my only reason for stopping by, I'm on a Photo Booth hunt and found out this place had one. Loveeee that I was able to locate it quick - I got to explore the place a bit and it's definitely a place I'd come back to with friends as well. Seems like it's a place that locals love!

Solid bar. Good people. Can sometimes be dead but still decent…read more Dark lighting. Good vibes and music. Micheladas are really good here.

Absolutely unacceptable experience. My friend, who is disabled, was denied entry into the bar by a…read moresecurity guard named Valery, and the way it was handled was beyond disrespectful. There was no reasonable explanation, no attempt to accommodate, and no basic human decency shown. It's 2026--there is zero excuse for treating someone with a disability like they don't belong. This wasn't just poor service, it was discriminatory and degrading. Places like this should be held accountable for how they treat people. I will never come back, and I strongly urge others to think twice before supporting a business that allows this kind of behavior.

I can't believe I just barely checked out Gold Line. DJ, Producer and founder of Stones Throw…read moreRecords, Peanut Butter Wolf, opened this bar several years ago next to the Stones Throw office to create a space where DJs can pull vinyl from the walls of his vast collection and throw them on the deck for everyone to enjoy. Not only is there a wide variety of music, but they carry an impressive amount of top tier Japanese whisky, bourbon, rye, scotch, gin, mezcal, tequila, vodka, rum and more! They can make just about any cocktail, but they have some great highballs and signature drinks ranging from $14-$20. I tried the Goldliner, Japanese Old Fashioned and Nitro Espresso Martini and they were all delicious and well balanced. The bartenders are all really cool and service was pretty quick. The disco ball in the lounge area, the wall of vinyl and old photos of iconic artists give retro vibes. My friend DJ'd the night I stopped in and played nothing but 45s of classics for 3 hours. Gold Line would be my watering hole if I lived in the area!

The vibe of this cocktail bar was so cool. They have so many records lined up against the wall, and…read morethere's someone always playing records and switching out records. I loved the cocktail that I got (unfortunately I can't remember which drink I got but I'm sure they're all pretty fantastic), and the vibes are top notch. This was the first bar my friends and I bar hopped to that night, and it set the mood for the rest of the night. I loved how vibey and dark the bar was, and it felt very intimate.

Recently visited to see Rubio in concert. The parking lot is free, clearly marked once you are on…read moreFickett St. Once parked, you walk about a block or so to the venue, takes about 6 minutes or so. I don't recall seeing an elevator so call before hand if you're in a wheel chair or are on crutches, because you have to go up a flight of stairs to get into the venue. Inside, it's cute and definitely looks like an old dance hall from the 1900's. I'd say this was a medium sized venue. The stage wasn't terribly high off the ground. There's a big, beautiful, bar and a disco ball and it has a lot of charm since it's an older venue. Seeing a show here feels less stressful than seeing one in downtown or Hollywood. It's not my favorite venue but it's definitely a good time and more intimate than the downtown venues and free parking is always a plus.

The paramount is a small venue that has an attached ny pizza spot that's very tasty. It's great…read morethat it has a free parking lot for their patrons The only issue w the parking lot is that it's a few blocks away and there isn't any signage to tell you where to park. But once you find it, it's large, gated, and has a couple attendants watching the cars. You go upstairs and it opens up into a decent sized space. Large enough to hold people and dance, and small enough that you can see the band from every point in the bar. It has a long bar when you enter and looks like they'll take care of you for the night. At the far end of the venue is a little space. I'm not sure if they use that as their green room cuz it wasn't inviting you to come in. Overall, I think it's a decent venue. Not sure if the sound was an issue w the bands' equipment or The Paramount. I'd go back if a fave band of mine is playing.