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    Harvard Yard Bar

    4.2 (51 reviews)
    Closed 7:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    DJ
    Live music
    Juke Box
    Karaoke

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    Comedy night!
    Jazmin R.

    It's been a few years and this place continues to be a fun time! Now I'm more of tequila drinker and 1942 is on the shelf paired with a very cold modelo. I enjoyed a comedy show and some appetizers which were very tasty. Fun Friday night with excellent customer service from Staff. Of course, I will be back!

    Bartenders Jazmin & Leah
    Jay C.

    My friday night spot! Full bar, pooltable, and the best buffalo wings in town. Jazmin the bartender has a great attitude and the best service. They have a comedy show on Fridays at 9pm and then a DJ after the show. Relaxed ambiance.

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    Vannessa G.

    Love this bar. Enjoy playing my favorite songs on the TouchTunes jukebox. Jazmin is always in a great mood and super attentive. The hot wings are bomb. Vibe is always chill

    Live bands and a pretty decent sized dance floor
    Justin S.

    I've been coming to this bar for a few years and it's always a good time. Located on Western between Pico and Venice, Harvard Yard bar is a dive bar with a 3 car parking area and street parking up and down the block. Residential parking is very rarely available. Javier, the owner is occasionally behind the bar or hanging out, ready to play pool with patrons or talk about the next event happening there. Everything from karaoke to open mic nights to various live music acts can be found here, usually for a minimal cover at the door. This is definitely not a place for any beer snobs as they have a dedicated tap list that hardly ever changes, but that's exactly what this neighborhood is looking for, something good, cheap and in a clean glass. The staff is always friendly and willing to play pool on slow nights too. What I love most about this place is its a bar. No one is coming in just to update their instagram or get the newest cocktail or been seen sitting next to a celebrity. It's just a cool spot for people who live in the area and just want a beer in a no frills place to just chill out. As far as food goes, there is a kitchen in the back and the owner has rented it out to various chefs from in and around the LA area to come and try their hand at finding something the fickle crowd might enjoy. This quarter, I believe it is a taqueria. Come by sometime and we can play pool, lover buys the drinks!!

    Love hand painted murals
    Franklin M.

    What a cool place in the Pico Union area where very few dive bars exist now days. They are only open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the moment. I stopped by on a Wednesday night right before 8pm and the place was closed and all of a sudden the owner shows up. They opened for a special event and I was the only one there at the time. They offer happy hour before 8pm so a draft beer is a costly $8 after happy hour - steep for a dive bar.

    Enrique R.

    This place is still one of my favorite spots in LA. Now that I'm a little older I see myself going to less concerts during weekdays because I get too sleepy. But lookout weekends, if I'm headed to LA/Hollywood, I'll stop by and enjoy the well made drinks and/or draft beer (draught for you hipsters out there). They always have sports on the classic Vizio TVs (my favorite brand). I have noticed that the Laker games are on the TVs more so than in past years. Ironically, this year's team makes you want to drink less than during Kobe's last years. And if sports isn't your thing, no worries they'll try and accommodate what you wanna watch if possible. For example, last time I got to watch the George Lopez Show with the subtitles on. That was fun! Anyways this place is chill and so are all the people. I'd recommend taking an Uber or Lyft (whichever one is a few cents cheaper) here cause parking isn't very fun.

    Derek T.

    Barebones, old, a bit of funk and grunge. I really like it here. Nobody gives AF. Broken lock on the men's room makes things interesting, ha! I went to see a friend DJ a set and we stayed until last call! Prices are decent, and service is good! The fries really hit the spot and were made fresh to order. Bartender delivered them to my table.

    Erica E.

    Cool little bar that sell food. These places are usually hard to come across cuz nowadays it's only drinks being served at night and the kitchen is closed. The menu is pretty basic which is good because you don't need all that flavor heavy food when drinking. THE FRIES AND WINGS YOU CAN NOT GO WRONG WITH AT ALL! They were tasty and amazing :) The atmosphere was hip and divey. There's a pool table, a stage, a large mirror near the dance fool, and a jukebox. It's pretty chill. Wasn't jumping the night I went but I wouldn't be surprise any other night it's lit! It's a dope venue and has potential. Will be back!

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    Ask the Community - Harvard Yard Bar

    Any TVs for sports games?

    Yes they have all dodger games

    What's on the happy hour menu? :)

    Well drinks, Bud light, shock top, and goose IPA are $$5.00

    Is there Happy Hour?

    Happy Hour 4:30-8pm. $5 well drinks, goose ipa pints, buffalo wings

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    Great daytime watering hole. Mixed crowd, never any problems.

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