I've been going to this bar since 2016. It's dark with a cool ambiance and a killer juke box. I've seen some criticism that it's a dark bar, but I actually prefer it that way. Christina is an amazing bartender, she has a ton of creative shot ideas, and a great attitude. Sundays is karaoke night, and usually has a busier crowd. The prices and the pours are great. My favorite local watering hole, for sure. read more

I had the same experience as S.I. Very unfriendly place. Hard to get the attention of the bartender. I definitely did not feel welcome. It's very dark and small. My very rich girlfriend and I were looking to have some fun. We had tried all the upscale spots and decided that wasn't working -- only to find that, well, I can't remember being in a worst place than this. Period. I would even call it creepy. And if my review gets removed from Yelp, and trust me, you can get reviews taken down, I will post it on Google and just be more subtle. Because really who uses Yelp any longer -- bad reviews do get removed. THIS IS A TEST. This bar is within walking distance from my apartment. I wanted to like it. Also great idea to do laundry and have a drink, but I'm not returning. read more

This is in response to the business owner; I understand you wanting to defend your staff, and I agree everyone deserves respect, but why would I respect someone who spoke to me in such a nasty manner for no reason? As for the foul language, I'd have never have just spoken to someone that way unprovoked, I'm not classless. Word of advice, have your staff revised as that is an ABSOLUTELY INAPPROPRIATE way of talking to patrons who chose your bar as a place to have fun! I'll never be back as I can think of a million other places in LA I can spend my money and not be treated as such... Also I'll be sure to make it known that's the way your employees treat their clientele. Thanks for nothing :) Wonderful to know that's how the owner conducts business. Calling customers liars. Even if I did create an account to make a complaint, it's only because the way I was treated is UNBELIEVABLE. You and your staff are completely unprofessional. For someone who's been in business 50+ years, you'd think you'd know a thing or two about customer service.... read more

This has been my favorite bar for the past 6 years. I work the nightshift at a local hospital and this place just feels like home. The morning bartenders: Buck, Van, Argee, and Gabe are amazing. Those are the faces that you want to see after a rough shift, an amazing shift, and even a so-so shift. I always recommend this bar to anyone who asks for a good place to have a drink and a delightful chat. The jukebox is great but the conversations with the regulars are even better. read more

Best dive bar we've been to in this area. Bartender was a gem! We will be back when we are in this area!

Coming from Brooklyn, this place feels like home. She opens early, she dark and divey and she has amazing, tough, badass bartenders! Ashley and Heather could either break up or start a bar fight but also have hearts of gold and that's who I want serving me! After one of his shifts, Van had a Saturday stroll with my girlfriend and I and we ended up buying art pieces from a sidewalk sale. Turns out $1 painting is worth $300! I feel there is a cosmic force in this place. Good feels all around! I can't wait to attend a pot luck! read more

Love this neighborhood bar !! Every time I come here I always feel welcomed by the all the locals and bartenders. As a member of the lgbt community I love how welcoming and safe I feel here. Big shout out to heather for being the best bartender in town. read more

First off, who runs a cash only business nowadays? My local taco truck guy even accepts credit cards on his iPhone, and that's what led to this problem... I ordered two drinks on a Wednesday night. The bartender directed me to the ATM in the back. I tried to withdraw some cash but it gave me an error message (although it still charged me the two dollar withdrawal fee). I returned the drinks, un-drunk, and apologized telling her about the ATM error. She told me to "try it again." I declined, saying I'd rather not put my card back into a faulty machine. She snatched the drinks from me yelling, "fine!" as she threw them in the sink and stomped away. Clearly this bar is ok being a locals only dive and isn't concerned about attracting new customers because there's no way I'm going back to this s**** hole. If you're only going to give your patrons a single payment option don't throw an attitude when that doesn't work out for you. read more

Great music, great drinks, great clientele, and the air conditioning is almost too good. I always say Rite Aid on fairfax and sunset has the best A/C in LA when it gets into our hot season. But we're sitting here in late July and we're bitching it's too cold in this place. I know, so LA. We're never happy. But kudos, Drawing Room. Their A/C bill has to be insane, but it's altruistic. Thank you. read more

So very fortunate to have the best bartender despite her dealing with all these assholes she was great very professional and attentive

Been coming here for years. Bartenders are friendly, pours are heavy, if there's a seat with my name on it-please don't sit there- it's mine. read more

Walked in in with my boys in a Saturday night. Smelled like PISS N SHIT. Cheap beers tho. 4 STARS :) Smells like the LA river Smells like a dirty porta potty Smells bad...real bad read more

Nice bartenders, chill vibes. Always a place to count on for a pick me up or good time!

As some others have mentioned, this place is an incredibly smelly dive bar. Cash only. Very casual, local looking crowd. I came here briefly with my best friend while bar hopping in the area on a Saturday night. We each ordered a well drink. My friend's vodka soda tasted a bit off. We didn't really interact with anyone but the bartender and bounced immediately after finishing our drinks. I don't think I'd go here to meet people or ever again really. The smell is that bad. Sorry, not sorry. read more

Used to frequent this place before COVID for cheap Pabst. When did the price for a Pabst go up to 7$ for a 16oz can?

Cash only. Well drinks are $5. The rest of the drinks are pretty damn cheap. Kinda gross but still very entertaining and has a good jukebox. Also, opens at 6am so do with that what you will. read more

I don't know too many bars in LA that offer a laundromat! ...And, well, this isn't technically one of them, BUT, there is a laundromat in the same tiny mini mall, so it's a perfect Saturday or Sunday combo. Throw in a load, go meet a friend for an afternoon cocktail and come back to freshly washed clothes you can get down and dirty in once the sun falls :) Win Win! The Drawing Room is also a nice alternative to Ye Rustic across the street, especially when they switch from dark local watering hole to testosterone sports dudefest (ick). read more

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Super divey! Very hole in the wall. Very dark inside. Vibe was kind of mehh. Beers cost $5. They have a jukebox and a dart board. read more

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So, this is a neighborhood spot. Imagine, Frank n Hanks, but in silverlake with a slightly better vibe and crowd. Vodka gimlet for $4.50. Can't complain!! Not many seats but I met some decent people there. read more

The dive of all dives. Open at 6am. Tight space and crowds on weekends. Do for the darkness, stay fir the sketchyness. Good bar hop spot when Ye Rustic isn't weird enough. read more

I love this place! But you have to beat the hipsters there and go early before it becomes a douche fest. I agree with other peeps this place was wayyy cooler even just a few years ago. It seems the bartenders now aren't as friendly, their are creepier people going there and it becomes hipster saturated later at night. It also feels a bit dirty and sticky everywhere in there. Sticky bar with a hipster cockroaches that don't bathe swarming is not the best smelling/feeling. Now that being said YOU will not find cheaper or stronger drinks anywhere else in that area and surrounding areas! When all else fails hit up the drawing room, you will get wasted after just 2 drinks and it won't seems so gross read more

I came here about 6:30a after a LONG night at work with some friends because what do you do that early if you're NOT driving to work...? My buddy who lives in Eagle Rock said "I know a place we can get a beer" and in the haze of the morning, we went. Not the most "welcoming" bar on a Sunday at 6am, the whole bar here apparently was reserved for someone, per the other patrons at the bar and the bartender... I don't know what other sad soul wanders in here at 6:35am to the bar, but they must be important, but with the line up here I think me and the other 3 were a-ok to sit at a booth, drink our 1 beer and be on our marry to Fred 62 for breakfast. This, like many other haunts in this area, pay homage to the Los Angeles of old. I read the reviews of others who have ventured here from afar and it has history. But for me, it's an ok place to get a beer before church or when the best thing for a hangover is more drinking you may see me flump out of an uber here. Enjoy. read more

One morning at 10 am I stormed out of my house all frazzled and a mess and needed a drink. I found this place on Yelp and ubered right to it. It was dark , like very dark , but there was a group of people there despite the early time. I was the only female there, mostly it was older men, whom struck me as regulars. One of them bought me a beer but not in a "I'm hitting on you way" more like a "welcome to the drinking before noon club" type of way. The beers were cheap, I'm broke always so I usually don't go anywhere when it isn't happy hour but this place I don't believe had any specials during the time of my visit, and honestly it didn't need to have any. I only went this one time. And I was there for under two hours, but it was one of my worst mornings ever, and after my visit I felt like it turned into a wonderful day. I actually made a friend here that I've kept in touch with during this visit. I also met some strange guy inside who told me he was a beautician and did nails then tried to see my feet and put them in his mouth outside while smoking a cigarette. Bizarre, and no I didn't let him nor did I go visit him at his salon. But in Los Angeles if that's the weirdest thing you encounter while drinking before noon alone , I call it a good day. read more

Had a freaking blast here! My brother and i had just finished seeing a show at the Greek and were buzzing with energy so we yelped the closest dive bar- tada! The Drawing Room. Sweet bartenders who were attentive and generous with their pours! We accidentally stumbled in on karaoke night which prolonged our night of musical pleasure! The singers were fantastic and the crowd was super friendly. Gah i wish i didn't live so far away but anyway i can't wait to go back!! read more

Your neighborhood dive bar. The drinks are cheap (for Los Angeles at least) and the bartender is nice and friendly. She was very quick with serving drinks. I had a nice time. read more

Bring cash. You'll need it for the jukebox. There are two jukeboxes in this city that are worthy of a pilgrimage. The Drawing Room is one of them. A bare bones dive where you go to drink cold beer or other strong beverages. The bartenders are great but you're not there to talk to them. There's electronic darts but you're not here to play games. You are here to drink and listen to that jukebox. That glorious jukebox with curated mixes from the staff and regulars. Bring a roll of dollar bills and make your friends with the TouchTunes app jealous. read more

Dark and dingy, Drawing Room provides a low key, relaxed ambiance to hydrate when thirst strikes. Drinks are smooth, strong which offer a spectacular buzz. The jukebox tenders great tunes waiting for your dolla', dolla' bills! *Cash only and parking can be a challenge. read more

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Glad to see a big crowd here after a show, I guess the loss of the luck bar is being felt, but definitely a solid, authentic Hollywood crowd. Oh, and if you don't like too-strong drinks, people smoking outside, and a funky smell, well then, why the HELL are you stepping into a dive bar in the first damn place??? Keep it real drawing room read more

Cheap beers and smooth atmosphere. It's been awhile since I have been here. Nothing has changed lol. Still divey and dark. Perfect

I really liked this place. It is located in the corner shopping center. Walking in you notice the Chinese decor on the walls and beams on ceiling. The booths are so vintage and well kept, I loved them! The bartender lady was very nice and attentive. They didn't have a huge beer selection and offer no food. However the Italian place next door is amazing. The crowd was a bit older during the day but I'm sure the dynamics of the crowd changes at night. They had a huge tv screen and a jukebox. I'd definitely come back here again when I'm in the area. read more

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Every hour is happy hour here. Come for breakfast, lunch or dinner.... or all three if you feel inclined to. When you ask for a jack and coke, what you get is jack with maybe a splash of coke for color. I can dig it. I've only been here a couple of times with friends, and every time has been fun. I think it's funny when: 1. You're sipping your coke, only to turn around and notice that there's a girl doing the splits on the bar and taking a shot of jagermeister at the same time. 2. Your friend continuously pours their drink into your alcohol-free one 3. You step outside post-liquid-breakfast only to be blinded by the sun. It burns.... it buuuuuuuuurns! read more

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Lol the owner responded saying I have the wrong bar. Not true. Her hair was faded into a bluish color she had tattoos. Nice try tho.

Great neighborhood bar. Open early morning at 0600. With a cast of characters. It's worth a look see. Cash only, parking in the mini mall. read more

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This is a legitimate 6 a.m. bar. Everyone I met here was still up from the night before. A great way to wind down after a night of parties in downtown Los Angeles. read more

Stopped in for a quick drink to catch up with an old friend before a theatre show. Loved this small dive with strong drinks and a chill low key vibe. Would return if I was in the area needing to kill time or catch up before an event. read more

Reasonably priced. Cash only though. Seems like it could be a good time. Can't say the bartender was overly friendly. Don't need to go back.

I have been visiting the Drawing Room off & on since the mid 1990's. I do not drink 'AT ALL' (hate the taste) but always down for a goodtime with friends. The Drawing Room is truly a 'Dive Bar,' which also happens to be open from 6am-2am. Yes only closed for 4 hours a day, reminds me of my Navy days those were the same hours the Galley was open/closed. The evening in question was a Friday night. My friends and I were attending an Art Gallery/Exhibit opening at the Wacko Soap Plant and were looking to kill sometime beforehand. We first tried hitting up the 'Rustic' but as expected it was already wall to wall hipsters with nowhere to stand, sit, hear yourself think let alone hold a conversation without being armed with a bullhorn. The obvious choice was to walk across the street to the Drawing Room. We walked in and there were still a few seats left at the bar in-between the locals that were riding out a morning/afternoon of cocktailing. This spot doesn't have a website, is 'cash only,' doesn't offer food but allows for food to either be brought in or be delivered, has a jukebox, microwave oven/toaster, dartboard, dimly lit with booths & bars seats that basically serves beer & booze. According to my friends the drinks are poured with a heavy hand (aka stiff drinks). I attempted to order a bottled water but that was a 'no go,' their only option was Los Angeles finest tap water which I kindly declined. I actually left the bar for a short period of time and picked up a bottle of Smart Water and returned to my friends and received no flak from the bartender for doing so. As the evening progressed the hipsters that we encountering the same problem at the Rustic as we did were showing up in droves. The Drawing Room went from a small group of folks where you could hold a conversation with those around you at 7pm to a crowd where you no longer could hold a conversation without yelling at 9pm. We stayed a bit longer, the bartender (female) was nice, our group tipped well and we were treated accordingly. The night was finally over, The Drawing Room was getting a little too packed for our liking so we called it an evening and departed and before we reached the door our seats at the bar were already taken. The Drawing Room is on the corner of Hillhurst & Melbourne in a small strip mall that contains a Thai restaurant, laundromat, generic convenience/liquor store and a dedicated small parking lot. If you are in the area, reading this review, looking for a no frills/true 'dive bar' type of place to enjoy drinks with your friends this spot has got you covered. I have been coming here for years and chances are my 1-2 visits every couple of years will continue. No surprise 'The Drawing Room' is listed as #2 in Los Angeles for Dive Bars. http://laist.com/2013/01/16/the_best_dive_bars_in_los_angeles.php read more

The Drawing Room is one of the few bars that serve drinks at 6am. So, while some people are at Jack in the Box getting a "Breakfast Jack," you can get a breakfast Jack and Coke. That's a pretty cool thing. You can watch the morning news here and not care. The jukebox has gotten rave reviews here on Yelp, but it doesn't always play your song. There is a nice range of song choices, but they do not have everything. It's mostly a nostalgic mix that adds to the character of this bar. You get five plays for a dollar which is nice because current jukeboxes give you ONE song for a dollar. The bartenders are cool. I've been here a handful of times and I've never had a long conversation with any of them, but they check up on you and keep the drinks poured. There are regular patrons and they add to the friendliness of the place. Also, it's cash only which is good because you pay as you drink and you won't lose your credit card by the time you leave. read more

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Amy is THE BEST. She's kind, sweet, generous, SMOKIN HOT. Men: if you're looking for cheap drinks, hot babes, and good times... Look no further. Drawing room's got it. Plus: best juke box in town! Ladies: bring layers.. It's chilly in here. read more

I was visiting LA for Memorial Weekend to see Harmontown. I went to the Drawing Room both Saturday and Sunday and had a great time. The drinks were strong and the staff was friendly. I personally enjoyed Saturday better because the bar wasn't quite so crowded. Sunday was ok and I met a lot of friendly folks. Overall it was a good time because I was very happy (a.k.a. drunk) when I got back to my hotel room (once I remembered which hotel it was). Highly recommend you stop by!! Plus I got to meet Jeff Davis so that made it all worth it. read more

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