If you're looking for cheap drinks, good service, and a fun crowd then Footsies is your place. This cozy dive bar sports an old school vibe with its leather booths and semi-nude paintings on the wall. I've driven by here numerous times but never stopped for a drink. My dear friend started spinning on Sunday, so it was the perfect excuse to finally check it out. Inside is dimly lit, like a good dive bar should be. There a juke box and dancefloor in the back with a small stage for live music and big screen for movies. There is also a back patio. Happy Hour is daily from 5 pm - 8 pm with $11 drink specials and $8 wells. The bartender was an absolute doll and she made me a Gin based specialty cocktail. I forgot the name, but it was Fire something. It was a bit Spicy with a nice kick. I loved it! The patrons at the bar were all friendly and very cool and made me realize that Footsies is a great neighborhood hangout. I'm not sure what it's like during the week but stop by on a Sunday for Outlaw Hour (5PM - 10 PM) and enjoy a cocktail and tunes by Goth Brooks. He spins a variety of Country, Rockabilly, & Punk. *Street parking read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Honestly, I tried to like this place. My friends come here for karaoke night, and it's always great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]But occasionally I come on Saturday nights after work for a night cap and the energy is fun but after tonight....Never going to @footsiesbar in cypress park again.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders get drunk and ignore the male patrons. Happpened before and I thought it was a one time thing... But tonight... the bartender kept skipping me and another guy waiting to be helped and then I -regretably- tapped the bartender on the shoulder after he took a shot with his friends(and put his whole sweaty armpits on the draft nozzles btw) but he kept ignoring me and then circled back and called me weird and then refused to serve me. Women deserve priority ALWAYS, and I totally get giving your friends the vip treatment but just cause u Don't wanna f**k me or just because we ain't homies doesn't mean I can't order one effing drink Somehow, one of the worst experiences I've had in Los Angeles. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Footsies is a kitschy, velvet painting adorned dark dive bar situated in a somewhat iffy neighborhood that makes it all the more fabulous.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Everything from the bar to the tables to the furniture tends to look a little worse for the wear, giving it that authentic 'if you don't like it, too bad' authenticity that I like in a dive bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My one mini gripe is that the cabernet wine is crap, but they are not there to please pinkies-up wine drinkers. Order a hard cocktail and you'll be feeling great about being at Footsie's. read more

Showed up with a group of friends last night at around 1:25am, just prior to last call and closing. Felt immediately ucomfortable due to that fat hump of a security guard (African American guy). First of all we walk right in because no one's at the door, he then sees us as he's coming out of the shitter. Demands to see our IDs as if he's working National Security. Dude it was almost closing time and he was way too serious about his job. News flash dude you work at a $hithole bar, not at the bar at the Ritz-Carlton. As the night ended, for no reason at all he called one of my girl friends a dumbass as we were exiting through the door. He slammed the door shut like a true ogre. Your a jackass and we won't be going to this bar ever again. read more

Love this bar!!! Huggy was our bartender for our birthday group of 12 girls and he handled us perfectly all night! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Music and ambiance 10/10!!![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Come to drink, dance, and they also have a nice smoking patio![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

There's a stretch of Figueroa St. in Los Angeles that feels like it's been forgotten by time--or maybe just ignored by the city's endless obsession with reinvention. Amidst auto body shops, flickering neon, and the ghosts of taco stands long gone, sits Footsies--a dim, unapologetic watering hole that doesn't care about your curated Instagram feed or your artisanal mezcal spritzer. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Walk in and the light changes. The bar glows low and red, like a place where secrets might still matter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There's no pretense here--just the hum of conversation, the thud of bass-heavy tracks from the jukebox, and a bartender who doesn't need your story to pour you a drink.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is a joint for people who've seen some shit, who work hard, who just want a cold beer and a little bit of darkness to settle into. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The crowd's a perfect slice of L.A.--punks, artists, off-duty cooks, neighborhood regulars, and a few people who just wandered in because they couldn't stand another night of velvet ropes and influencer chatter.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Nobody's performing here. Nobody cares who you are. That's the beauty of it. The drinks? Cheap enough not to make you hate yourself, strong enough to remind you that you're still alive. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The music? Anything from post-punk to cumbia, depending on who got there first.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] And outside, under the buzzing sign, you might catch a smoke with someone who tells you about their band, their hustle, or how they ended up here instead of somewhere else. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Footsies isn't trying to be cool--it just is. It's a refuge for the honest and the weary, a reminder that good bars aren't about craft cocktails or imported bitters. They're about people.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The ones who show up, night after night, looking for a place that still feels real. [[HIGHLIGHT]]If you find yourself in Los Angeles and you need a break from the shiny, soulless side of it all--find your way to Footsies. Order a beer. Fade into the red light. And listen.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Because this, right here, is the city most people never see--and the one worth knowing. read more

It's been about 5 years since my last visit. Dropped in tonight after considering some of my other old haunts. Footsies is as I remember it pre- Pandemic: dark, low key, reasonable prices, classic dark mood lighting inside and out back in the patio. Those eye catching oil paintings of semi to nude sirens still adorn the walls. No TVs so it's not a fame say place to congregate. No wifi jukebox but classic rock tunes bellow out. Old fashioned booth seats and stools at the bar.Back patio is enclosed and decorated in all black paint, black naugahyde bench seats, hanging plants. It's chill more tonight....light crowd. Me loves the old west style swinging door panels just past the front door upon entering. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]Delightful dive bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Sometimes they have a guy playing heavy metal records, but not so loud you can't have a convo.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Not really my vibe, [[HIGHLIGHT]]Latin music night people wer nice tho it's a fun environment have fun[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great atmosphere I loved the dark setting and the paintings on the walls.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The bartenders were all amazing as well the only downside was the drinks in my opinion.... I did not enjoy the dream something it had such a weird taste. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]great atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], great drinks, but unfortunately the bartender with a mohawk is incredibly rude.

Footsie's rules!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Love the music. Cool but not so loud you can't carry on a conversation.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Great service. Bartender Kate is the best! Super nice and ultra cool. They usually have an amazing taco stand just to the left of the bar out front that is awesome. It is a great dive bar for hitting up after concerts or just hanging out when you want a great place to get a nice strong drink and chill. read more

Have lived near this place for years and finally went Saturday night. Music was good and crowd friendly enough for a big goofy white guy a few beers deep. Near the end of the night, I went to use the bathroom and accidentally went in the woman's. Again, a few beers deep, it was dark, and I've never been here so I just thought it had a few stalls and no urinal like some quirky smaller dive bathrooms, NBD. Finishing up my business, I got a hand on my shoulder 'WRONG BATHROOM BRO', realized it was security and I apologized profusely, honest mistake etc, and he immediately replied 'YOU NEED TO LEAVE'. Got my buddy, closed my tab, and left while he's staring daggers right behind me. He was cordial as far as 'bouncers ejecting you' goes, and did let me close my tab, but... Look, I get it--Guy in the girl's restroom, maybe something shady is going on, though there was nobody else in there. But it just seemed like a really quick escalation for an honest kinda drunken mistake. Reading through other reviews, this seems like not the first incident of staff being overzealous and/or dickheads. Not coming back, Footsie's, plenty of other good dives around. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Horrible place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Bad vibes all around, cant tell if staff is homophobic or not but I was not feeling seen

Service kinda sucks. Bartenders seem to focus on a attended a certain demographic. White old lady with bangs seemed to prefer serving guys over girls, skipped me a bunch of time even tho I was literally sitting on stool. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Mostly go for the djs[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Unique vibes. Cool spot to chill or catch some music.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Really cool bartenders. Would def go back.

Pretty, pretty lame. Gen Z, I presume? Hot tip: The "D.J." doesn't play requests, not even in memoriam of The Smiths bassist, Andy Rourke, who died that today. GFY, you ignoramos. read more

The place was good we went on Latin night and music was good and bar was goodand there was some people dancing

I had a good time playing Shit Show Bingo. The guy next to me only played twice, with the last round played for the grand prize. He played the last two rounds. He won both times and was mildly booed by about three people. The prizes included a 'Have a nice day' birdie mug and an old bondage magazine. The crowd was fun and laid back and they had a decent drink selection. Parking was easy too! read more

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Went in today to celebrate my birthday!! And the security guard dark male being the biggest asshole !! This is not the first time we come here but sure will be the last time! As a first time mom who was able to go out for once to celebrate my birthday thanks for ruining it. read more

Erica is lovely! She took great care of us! This bar is always open til 2am. I am so grateful! Thanks for the stellar hospitality read more

This 2 star is not a full reflection of the venue itself. The bartenders were amazing. Great personalities through the roof. But one sed security that was suddenly having a power trip and immediately rushing the group that was accompanying the DJ for the night out of the bar making aggressive rude and uncalled statements and amidst swung his arm and hit one of the female patrons in the eye with no acknowledgment or apologies. He is a heavier set black guy. But I'd definitely recommend going there but be careful if he's working the door read more

Love this bar! Super glad it's still up an kicken. Great staff and a great vibe Also got some AMAZING burgers from their stand out front. Been trying to get em again but I think I keep missing it? It would be great if they posted a schedule or something read more

Adding to the list of security staff complaints... A certain door guy *ahemFERNANDO*... excuse me... brought up "La Raza" for some reason as I was being kicked out of karaoke night for saying "fuck footsies" on mic. Fait is fair, but good god, why are we bringing such topics into the mix? Ridiculous. lol read more

Service from the ladies was terrible. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance wasn't there because music was terrible.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

Update: they charged me double what I actually ordered and am now disputing it with my bank. Really crappy bar. if I could give a 0 star I would. I used to go here all the time but security after tonight was RUDE! He took my drink when it wasn't even time to close yet. I still needed to close my check out and he took my drink. I hate this place and would not recommend it to anyone anymore. Security is butt. Nothing will change my opinion. read more

Poor experience with the way the bar tenders treated me after having a dispute with the guy in the front. Not sure if it's a discrimination thing because I'm relatively light skin or what my hat said but it is not okay to treat people poorly because you do not agree with them. If you want to spend your $$$ wisely, go anywhere else that will treat anyone with respect! read more

I've been to Footsies off and on for about 5 years. I hadn't stayed until closing in a long time. Tonight I was here celebrating that I had won the Halloween costume contest and had had a voucher for drinks. The drinks were ok. About 1:40am We were yelled at by bartenders and security to leave. I was waiting for someone to close my tab. I had to tell them that I'm waiting to pay, as a security guard was telling me to exit now. It was rude. Bartenders were on microphones shaming people leaving the bathrooms to hurry and stop doing drugs. I was super offended. I never write reviews about much, but this behavior is totally uncalled for. I will NEVER go back. F*ck this place. read more

Stay away from this bar. Bartender blonde girl with bangs and Stephen who is in charge of booking bands are hostile towards customers. Run the bar like they're rockstars who can treat people subpar and don't align to whatever warped standard they have in their minds of bar patrons. I don't know who hired these people and put them "in charge" but something needs to change. I have been here several times and served by various people. All have been friendly or just neutral. Fine because you're busy. All that is except for the blonde haired bartender with bangs who was working Saturday night 8/26. SHE TAKES YOUR MONEY! This has been the second time she's done this to me. The first was when she charged me 10 $ for a Modelo. Only to see later on the beer menu it was 8$. I asked another customer and they only paid 8. Now fast forward to tonight. I hadn't been here in a while and wanted to catch some good music. WELL she serves me again- but not before serving 3-4 people before me when I was clearly sitting In Front of her waiting to be served AND making sure the other bartenders wouldn't serve me specifically so she could pull this bs behavior. Next she gives me the beer that asked for ( Miller) not an expensive drink by any means which is fine so I can give tip. It's 4$ and hand her a 5 dollar bill. As I Watch her she promptly walks away and doesn't return any change (1$). Now I am not concerned with giving any amount of tip where it is due and especially with such a minimal amount of money HOWEVER this woman displayed a total lack of professionalism and a completely blasé and PRIVILEGED attitude towards taking money. After she had initially walked away and continued serving others I brought it to her attention by asking "is the Miller, four dollars (as posted) or is it five dollars? ". She responds with, "it's 4". At this point, I am not upset nor I am bothered because I summed it up to a mistake, but what she says, and how she reacts next tells otherwise. "Oh well I gave you a five and I didn't get any change back", I tell her. In a sarcastic and snide tone she spats back "what you don't tip?". NEVER have I been to a bar where they hold this attitude. I proceed to explain yes I do but when people take the liberty to take what isn't theirs it bothers me and isn't professional. Immediately she changes her tone- " Oh well sorry, it's really busy right now and I just forgot to give it back to you." RIGHT. After you were able to keep tabs perfectly on everyone else in the bar but somehow forgot in an instant when you served me? Likely story. I could go on and the experiences I've heard from SEVERAL others about the bartender Stephen are a whole other story. Just so you know Footsies-your staff is getting a reputation in the surrounding neighborhoods for being crappy, non safe space (as i felt as a local) , caters only to certain crowds of people and being aggressive . Do better and train you staff to be professional instead of keeping weird vendettas and skimming money off the top of customers. Truly a disgrace. read more

Fire or train your security better. Did not even make it past the front door because the security was fishy about my Id witch is 100% real. Not only that he made jokes at me for wasting my time to drive there and support that band and bar. Real peace of shit staff you got. read more

It is really easy to miss from the main street but parking is found in the back. Cool local hang out with stiff drinks made by Melanie. Melanie is not only a smoking hot red head with a bubble butt but is attentive and emotionally intelligent. It is always refreshing to have a hot babe serve you a nice drink. I felt at home with the locals as I found them to be down to earth. Bathroom is small but they do have a smoking patio in the back. The decor is old but very cool. Big dark booths are offered to have a private intimate gathering. Pool Table back parking easy to get around (no stairs) credit accepts full bar cheap drinks I highly suggest to go in when Melanie is in because she will take care of you. I am a fan and I shall return. read more

Staff was drunk when we got there. Ready to fight bands and patrons. Never have I been to a place where the staff was drunker than the patrons. Door guy was cool, doing his job, but the bartender and the sound guy were just rude and ready to start something with whoever wasn't having it. read more

My fav bar, it's decor is nice but not too nice if that makes sense. It's a dark dive and fits my rocker aesthetic. Whether it's souldies or proto punk, the music is always on point for me. I enjoy chatting with the staff when I can. Charming characters that they are, They are not above ignoring anyone who comes off obnoxious or douchey trying to order drinks. So heads up, this bar is not for the clean cut, uptight, or closed minded. read more

I've been coming to Footsies occasionally since '13. I've never really enjoyed interacting with any of the bartenders until tonight. Becca is incredible. Sweet, fun, talkative, engaging, and just what they need. I hope you give her more than just Wednesday happy hour, but if not at least I know where to go on my day off. read more

The bartenders here are really shady. Our night was going well until it was time to close out our tab. We had a drank a few so we weren't on our A-game but when the bartender asks to hold your ID and bank card while your tab is open, they should ensure that you get it back at the end of the night. Our total came out to $49 dollars and we tipped $10 in cash. They took it upon themselves to charge us $59. Essentially stealing from us after we've already paid them what we owed and tipped on top of that. It's really unfortunate that this bar took it upon themselves to take more money than what was authorized. We will definitely be disputing the claim. read more

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I love Footsies. I really do. It has been a really great and chill place to hang out at. They have great music and themed nights. The patio is a great spot to drink and have a smoke. On 3/21/24 I went to their disco night with a friend. It was moderately busier than expected. We are waiting at the bar and it seems like there is only one bartender (blonde girl). This other dark haired girl waltz in. She's completely wasted. Takes my order and I see her mingling with bar patrons at the end of the bar. 5 mins passes as we are still waiting there- she sees us and asks what do we want. I said I had ordered from her 5 mins ago (all I could was was it's literally 2 beers- not really hard to pour a beer!) I was never rude to her or said anything. I just repeated my order again and told her she already took our order. She seems upset by this and gets our drinks- blonde lady says to my friend and I "she's having a rough day". Dark haired bartender comes back and starts calling me an asshole for no reason. Other bartender has to step up and telling her to stop. I'm trying to close my tab and she keeps repeatedly asking me "open or closed? Asshole". This girl is so drunk she can't even ring it up in POS system. I shouldn't have taken the drinks. Honestly should've been on the house considering how wasted and mean she was. I felt really bad for the blond girl for having to hold down the whole bar while her co worker was completely trashed. Outside in the smoke patio, I end up talking to other patrons saying they had similar interactions with her that night and that she was being hostile. Hey maybe don't have your bartender be completely wasted and rude to your patrons? It looks trashy and it was an unpleasant experience read more

GREATEST PLACE IN THE WORLD every bartender here is so kind and gorgeous, the service is unbeatable! read more

They don't let you keep the bathroom door closed so you have to go to the bathroom in public because they're worried about drugs... trashy

Went here for the first time last night, the music was great and so were the vibes BUT.... The bartender was horrible. From the minute my friends and I arrived we knew the bartender would be an asshole. At one point in the night I went to go get drinks. I stood there for 20 minutes waiting for him to take my order, he kept skipping me and taking every other persons order but mine. I'm not usually one to be rude to a bartender because I understand how hard they work , but it was just blatantly clear he was ignoring me. If you were a POC he was ignoring you, which is a joke because he was Latino and wearing a bad bunny tshirt ... such a lame . read more

I grew up in Highland Park so Footsies's has been a place to go hang out every now and then. I've never been a regular but my friends and I have enjoyed their music nights lately over the last couple of months so we've been going on a weekly basis. The times we've gone we always seem to have the same bartender, short blonde hair girl. Not much personality. 1st incident, she gave me the wrong drink and when I brought it out to her attention she said I was wrong. All I ordered was a Jack and Coke, how can you mess that up? Anyway after getting defensive and tasting the drink she finally made me another one. 2nd incident, I'm assuming she must have been a little tipsy because she kept on forgetting our drink orders and had to double check right after taking our order. I like this bar and will keep going, just not sure how management can hire people with low customer service standards and zero personality. I get it they look all hip in their "cool clothes" but a smile goes a long way as well. read more