Cheap but strong drinks and truffle fries, who can resist? They make excellent Old Fashioned and perfect Manhattans. Thei beer selection is limited, so go ahead and order a cocktail. Let the bartenders do their magic. There's karaoke on Weds-- not super crowded, so you'll get to sing a few songs if you're so inclined. Remember to park in back. Support your neighborhood dive bar. read more

I was really excited to visit since I frequent many karaoke bars. Instead I was greeted with a $20 bill for one mezcal drink. Definitely was taken advantage of. On top of that the karaoke host was super rude and seemed irritated by any questions. I was looking for a local casual vibe, but I definitely didn't feel like I was welcomed there. So for first timers, make sure you don't get ripped off, and don't dare to ask for help. read more

Great dive bar if you want to just keep a low key profile Many longtime regulars and they sure have tons of stories to share read more

Loved this bar!! Super cool vibe without the Hollywood Hipsters! Great drinks by Bartenders that truly get into their craft! Good music, parking, great drinks, comfortable seating, and they serve some food too, but I didnt try any. Too bad the date wasnt as good as the bar! read more

Very casual dive bar to go to for a beer after work with friends. Karaoke nights are fun.

Very casual and fun! I enjoyed my drinks. It was a good place to hang out with a beer. Service was good too.

Tried getting into this bar with a big group of friends but mistakenly didn't have my ID-- my bad-- the bouncer told me he needs the physical. I go home to get it. Then I get a text from my friends inside that they were let in after me a bit later with NO ID. Funny. I'm back home at this point finding my ID to come back. When I get there, the bouncer was high af and there was a guy berating me next to him while I was trying to get in-- and lucky for me they were at full capacity this time. If I could say it here I would, but since I can't, thanks Foxfire for absolutely nothing! read more

Secret sleeper dive bar off Magnolia. So glad I went. There isn't a menu posted on yelp for a reason, it's a dive bar...they'll make anything you want. I'll tell you the bloodies are $7.50 and that's all you need to know. Rhonda is a nice bartender that makes you feel like family. Will be back to get wasted read more

Foxfire Room - Dive Bars Near Me - Valley Village, California

Good music, cute dark dive bar, they've got darts at the entrance and plenty of seating areas. We had friendly bartenders, and had the pleasure of meeting Jodi whom was so fun to talk to and informed us about karaoke on Sunday nights and told us all about the food menu.. would love to visit again. read more

Lively and filled to the brim with humans on a rainy Saturday afternoon. We got there at 3pm and some people were so drunk they could hardly walk. The bathroom was one stall only and when I went inside the woman outside waiting started kicking the door and yelling.... It seemed like a lot of locals come here as several people seemed to know each other. It's really dark inside and a bit stuffy. The drinks were very strong and I could see why some patrons were already past the limit. One man was spinning around on his chair at the bar and the man next to us was so intoxicated he couldn't focus his eyes and was talking to himself. Overall I did enjoy my time there, as it was a very nice date. read more

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It's ok. Bartender is usually friendly and drinks are well made. It's a mosh pit of locals and an interesting dive bar.

Super solid option for a late night drink in a fun, lowkey environment. If you aren't looking for it, you might miss it! Service is quick and drinks are good, priced fairly. Bartenders seem a little stressed but are great at what they do. Definitely a round two-er. read more

Watering hole with great music * great service * great pickle juice * and dim lights read more

This inconspicuous local bar is quietly tucked away in a mostly residential area, but don't let the front of this place, with no front door access fool you, the rear entrance welcomes all who pass through it! inside is a warm, established surrounding, well maintained and highlighted by a staff that is motivated to please their customers. The owner ensures quality and the bartenders know how to make a proper cocktails. Brian at the bar mixes masterpieces! safety is fortified by a highly aware but courteous security staff and the KJ, Adam, on Sunday nights makes everyone feel like a star! There are two electronic dart boards and further complimenting this favored spot is Shy Boy Pizza, crafted chef, Rick, who's culinary delights compliment your favorite beverage. a vast demographic, from young and old, enjoy a camaraderie which can be infectious. This bar cares about its clientele, which is why so many repeat customers can be spotted there. A welcoming, safe, clean and delicious experience await all who visit The Fox Fire Room! read more

I went for Shyboy pizza and stayed for darts! Best dart machine I've seen! Pizza is served Wednesdays and Sundays only. It was very tasty and well-prepared. Rick has fabulous service and a nice guy who is passionate about food. I had a drink and it was very affordable. The crowd was very local. Everyone I encountered was nice. Bar staff were attentive, kind, and professional. Parking was easy. read more

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Solid dive bar. I can see why it's a go to for a lot of people in the studio city area! Great beer selection and service is quick.

I've probably driven past this place a million and one times and never even noticed it. It's a local bar with definitely that kind of vibe but still very popular as it was almost full on a Saturday 10pm. The real reason I'd be back is the hospitality of Kelly Anne, one of the bartenders. She is so nice and pleasant and made my first time here really welcoming. Good variety of beers on tap- I had a blue moon. They have 2 electronic darts games, which were a hit. Plenty of seating though wouldn't know it from looking from the outside. Side note- the front entrance is locked. You park in the back in the alley on Whitsett and walk in through there. read more

Best bar ever!!!!! I love every single bartender whole heartedly! I will always love and support this bar and all of the good humans I meet here. Darts + jukebox + local bar + always a good time :) read more

Ch. 3 Just got notified that my previous review for Foxfire is being featured and as it has been many years since writing it I thought I'd re-read it so I did. I would definitely like to edit some of the stuff about the guy buying us a drink... seemed I rambled on too much there but I can't edit so I am just going to update it. I just want to say that I frequent this bar more as of late and it really is one of my favorite bars in L.A. The bartenders pour a good strong drink, in fact I've been known to ask for a weak pour. The regulars here are a friendly and entertaining bunch and I will reiterate that I love the old school vibe with the wood paneling and red vinyl booths. They have a great juke box and a really fun karaoke night or two if I'm not mistaken.... I know they do it on Sunday nights but I'm pretty sure there's also another karaoke night during the week. To summarize, this place is an outstanding little bar with fun people, great drinks and atmosphere and I just love it! read more

Sunday 3pm, this place was on fire! Bigger crowd than expected, probably because of Football season. It was awesome nonetheless. I'll be back unannounced soon, and see what the vibe is like during primetime. read more

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It's a pretty active spot with karaoke. Came In randomly with a group of friends after a goth night and it was really fun. We got to see some local talent show off their pipes. Some good voices. The bartenders were busy but friendly. I ordered some food there mind you I was buzzing hard so the food tasted amazing. Drinks are nice and strong. Overall had a great experience. read more

Old-school dive bar with karaoke sun and wed .. lots of comedy industry people and annoying drunks lol enjoy

Valley Village staple. Exactly what you want out of a dive bar: cheap drinks, chill people and heavy pours.

Bring you mood, but leave the tude... a red light special dive bar with wall to wall wood paneling... Karaoke twice a week (I believe) and some of the best drink prices in town $5 wells... loaded Jack & Coke... clearly not too light with the pours either. They don't serve food, but all outside food is welcome including food from the food trucks that past through and park in the back (where parking is) and also the entrance as well as the patio. Mixed crowd here (semi-diverse)... have yet to have a single problem (knock on wood)... and been here a handful of times. Side Note: Uber and Lyft seem to have easy access and indication that the back entrance is where most get picked up. read more

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I was introduced to this bar by My dear friend Manfred, may he RIP. It's a great spot to hang out with a chill crowd . read more

Went there a few times, including NYE of 2017, had a blast, so much fun! The last visit was completely different, though. The place looked half empty, yet there were one or two people at every booth. My gf and I went to sit down on the far end of one with only a single guy there, but he quickly said, "Oh, those seats are taken." Unbelievably, the same thing happened at another nearly empty booth (the place isn't huge to begin with). So we went to the bar, where there were two stools open, but the bartender said, "Yeah, I think those people are coming back, they're outside smoking." No offer to take our order was included. We left, went to the Roguelike Tavern in Burbank instead, had a great time. I get that bars have "regulars", and those folks often get priority seating and all, but what about us regular stiffs, can't even offer us a drink FFS? I try not to base my reviews on a single bad visit, especially having had a few great nights there...hence, the 2 stars instead of one. Having said that, I'll never go back again, so crappy was the experience. read more

Foxfire Room - Me tryna get a sit at Foxfire when it's half-empty. - Dive Bars Near Me - Valley Village, California

Hand down THE best bar in Los Angeles. Bartenders/security and the regulars are like one big friendly family, they have dart machines that you can play people online anywhere in the world with video livestream, and they pour up VERY strong drinks. Basically the Kibitz room of the valley but with top of the line dart machines and karaoke. This true SFV time capsule is your new watering hole.... read more

Foxfire Room - two darts and a dart - Dive Bars Near Me - Valley Village, California

Great bar. Great ambience. Great atmosphere. But the security guy...fat Keanu reeves. What's his deal? Staring complex. Creep complex...fuckin weirdo...def made me not wanna be there or go back read more

I drive by the Foxfire Room on a weekly basis and have always been curious about the 70s-vibe wood paneling and cushy Seats. I know they have Karaoke Sunday nights via "Sign Me Up" Karaoke and wanted to check it out since my boyfriend loves to sing! They have ample, free parking in back and we walked right in from the back door around 8:45. We got some Coors lite and a ginger ale (for me) and the place is so packed, it was hard to find seating but did and watched the TVs while chatting. Everyone was having a good time and seemed like they were in post party mode, the patrons seemed to know each other. They also enjoyed the dartboards for extra fun! I was hoping Karaoke would start at 9 because in reality, I had to get up early the next morning. But no, it started at 9:45 and the sound quality wasn't super. Boyfriend was able to sing around 10:30 at least and Adam the KJ was kind to him (he seems fun)! All in all, if I need to go back, I would - definitely a cute, neighborhood hole in the wall! read more

This is a very friendly neighborhood bar. The draft beer was cold and they had a decent selection. I watched half of a Dodgers game from the bar. read more

Foxfire room is the classic definition of a dive bar (For the record, dive bar is not a derogatory term, it is a style of bar). This place is old school and it's fantastic. The smell of stale cigarettes permeates the entire room, with its dark oak paneling and red vinyl booths. How many Perps did Columbo annoy at the Foxfire? How many drinks did Manix, Barnaby Jones and Jim Rockford have together at the Foxfire? If Quinn Martin Productions had a bar, this would be it! This place is a time portal to the 70's and beyond. No food, no frills, just good stiff drinks and an atmosphere that allows you to let your guard down by the 2nd round. I'm a huge fan of the Foxfire Room! read more

It's almost 2020 and the place still rules. Cheap drinks, 70's ambiance and bartender Jodi! She had some great stories about her time in Vegas in the late 70's. Never change Foxfire. read more

Verily, on Thursday morns at the Foxfire Room, Brooks, the barkeep, doth attend to a motley crew of revelers most prodigious in their proclivities. His mirthful disposition and benevolence doth engage the entire assembly in discourse most communal. Bawdy jests and ribaldry, of a carnal nature, do pervade the atmosphere without respite. Furthermore, his custodianship of a splendid jukebox doth resonate through the chamber. He transforms this humble tavern into a haven, a sanctuary, nay, a hearth for all who enter. A place of true distinction, and Brooks, the heart and soul thereof. read more

This is one of the last good dive bars in Sherman Oaks/Studio city area. It's a great lowkey spot to meet a friend for a drink that's not boogie or over priced. Drinks are strong, environment is simple. Classic. Convenient parking lot in the back. Jodi is a very special woman (the bartender) talking to her automatically puts a smile on your face. On the weekends it's also a great place to chill with friends and get lit. There are games and plenty of seating. read more

Here's the deal. In town for two nights and my buddy brings me here for karaoke on a Sunday night. We get there about 930... karaoke started at 9. We both got on the list. Were told we were 25 songs away. Yikes, but ok. Midnight rolls around; we ain't even five away from singing, and the DJ tells us it's still another 30 minutes. We left. Now, let me tell you that at least 5 people sang twice, and a couple even three times before we got up once. Wha?? Playing favourites is not cool. Bartenders were cool enough, and the drinks were fine, but that dang karaoke mess had us livid. Three hours is no where near 25 songs. read more

This place is super divey and great bar for a date or a fun time with friends. The bartender is super suave and likable. The place is small but on the night we came it wasn't packed so we got seating at the bar. The drinks are a good price and with plenty of alcohol. Cool chill bar if you want to come and enjoy time with your friends. There's a few games to play that are definitely fun while drinking lol read more

I've passed Foxfire Room several times without even realizing it was there. A friend suggested we meet up there and I had to Google it only to find out it was literally twenty yards from another place I visit often. I'm also a bit of a sucker for movie locations and PTA used this as the bar where William H. Macey hangs out in Magnolia. I got there fifteen minutes before my friend did so I asked the bartender, a pretty nice guy named Alec, for a Hef on tap and sat back to watch the Dodgers game at the bar. It's a little place with a jukebox and two electronic dartboards in the corner with tables lining one wall and a bar lining the other. It's basically every dive bar you've ever been to without the pool table. It kind of had that locals vibe when I first arrived but that wears off shortly. When my friend got there I had another Hef and made friends with a couple other people at the bar. A chick named Megan and some Canadian guy, both of them were very cool. If they're representative of the bar regulars I'm most certainly up for checking them out on a slightly busier night. It wasn't exactly thumping at eight on Thursday (but why would it be?). - This part is an update but I didn't think it was worth an actual update... I was waiting for the bus one day in front of Foxfire and walked in to ask if I could fill up my water bottle. The bartender, I want to say her name was Lisa but I could totally be making that up, was really nice. There was also a local lady and another guy who were just super friendly and welcoming. They encouraged me to come back and hang out when I could and I don't know... it inspired me to share. Heh. This place is a gem in a city filled with trendy, hipster ass bag establishments. read more

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Great dive bar with an old school vibe. I have lived around this bar for over 20 years. I always wanted to go try it out and we finally did. Wish we would of done it a long time before as it's a great old school bar. We will be back for sure read more

One of my favorite dives in the valley! Strong and cheap drinks. The people are always friendly. Music selection is on par! read more

I liked this place because it was relatively quiet, and had decent prices. It is definitely a dive bar, so dark and dingy is what you should expect. There are some locals that are off their rockers that frequent this joint, but they will more than likely leave you alone. One of them walked away mumbling in drunken disgust when he overheard me talking to my friend about some historical events, saying something along the lines of me re writing history. Dont know what he thinks happened in history, but he clearly does not agree with the facts. In any case, the place was pretty cool, I'll probably be going back there at some point. read more