Love this place honestly, so many memories made. Drinks are always good, staff always nice, music…read moreis good (depending on the night it is). Really do love coming to this place

Came here for my friend's birthday get together on Latin night. It's located inside an older…read morebuilding. They are located on the same street as Grand Central Market a few doors down. You enter through a door and go up a flight of steps to the main entrance. It's a pretty big layout with multiple bars and then a side area for sitting or smoking as there's windows that open up to the outside. I did not drink or eat anything here. I was a little bit hesitant to go because it's a gay bar with mostly males and I didn't want to get the, "What is she doing here?" look, but nobody gave a eff. Everyone was pretty much in their own world and mainly socializing and catching up with each other. In the main room there were go-go dancers and I got to meet Greg since my friend is friend's with Greg's friend and he was my favorite dancer! Aside from that, I surprisingly had the best time!I was planning on leaving 45 minutes after I got there because I was tired and I thought it would be awkward, but I ended up staying until 1 a.m. straight dancing my ass off because the music was that good! I took a break around 12:45 am because it was getting hot in there and when I went back to the dance floor the music got super loud and more crowded and I became super aware and overstimulated and called it a night. If you're looking for a fun time with friends Precinct is a vibe and the people that work there and just overall patrons are friendly and in a good mood. I witnessed no drama when I was there!

The Eagle is a classic dive bar through & through. It's dark inside with movies on TV that are…read moreNSFW. It's also a LBGTQ+ friendly leather bar and happens to be one of the favorite spots of beloved Yelp SFV AMB Quintin. I stopped here on a whim with some friends on our way home from a night out. We didn't want the fun to end, so one last night cap was in order. Parking is a bit difficult, but we managed to snag a spot. There is a big bar in the center if the room and a smaller bar out on the patio. There are also two pool tables and a stage for various events. My friends ordered beer and I kept it simple with a vodka soda. They don't serve food but the bartender said outside eats are welcomed. The DJ was bouncing and the staff & patrons were friendly and welcoming. I like the vibe here and would come back. They host nightly events such as: RuPaul's Drag Race Viewing Party on Fridays. $5 Domestic drafts on Sundays, drink specials and free pool on Mondays, $6 Wells on Wednesday and various contests monthly. Check the website for details. *Cash only. ATM on premises.

After dinner early nightcap lead us here. And by the way Silverlake was happening last night. All…read moregood, that's what a nice warm night does. It brings everyone out. Parking situation is a bit of a hassle. Not their fault as it's in a residential area so parking can be a challenge. It was just after 7 when we arrived and the crowd was completely different from the last visit. More mellow as it was still early. Makes it easier to get a drink at the bar. Pool table was already utilized which seemed to always be the case. There were a couple of people inside along the bar area but majority was on the outdoor patio. It was somewhat busy but nothing compared to how this place can be. Especially when there's an event. Drinks are always a good price. We got a pitcher of beer which had a cooling pack inside. The question of the night was, will this thing take up the amount of glasses we could get out of the pitcher...lol... I've been a good amount of time but honestly don't know if they have a dance floor or not. We always spend time on the patio. There's 2 restroom, one with the toilet which the line can get crazy. The other is a communal one where it tends to be more easily accessible. It's cash only for drinks. Service has always been good and the crowds always fun.

This is another gay bar that I recommend. It's in DTLA. Love the vibes here. If you want to grab…read moresome drinks have some fun and dance. Lots of go go dancers they great performers and good drag queens perform for you. The crew are very friendly

Sucks to say I've been a regular here for months , love the atmosphere, perfect night out for free…read morespirits and Spanish music lovers. Only reason why I can't come back is because security doesn't do their job when you feel unsafe. 2 men kept harassing me, following & touching me Legit had dancers ask for them to be kicked out & nothing. Imagine going out to enjoy yourself & asking security to remove someone who's stalking and forcing themselves on you and they don't :( please enforce safety so your guests don't feel they have to defend themselves no matter how. Terrible for real.

Another recommendation from Sam Harter. And this time, boy, did he deliver! I had the night of my…read morelife! Wow! Guys being guys. lol. MAN!!!! Wow!! Holy!! Just. I can't. All I remember is coming to at three in the morning wearing nutting but a fishnet cutoff tee shirt and some booty shorts, chowing down on a good ol' fat burger. Guy to my left. Guy to my right. I was like, What happened?! How was the Gay Rachero?! And they were like, great! And you know what, I believe them. FIVE STARS. NO, SIX.

Every 2nd Thursday of the month after the Artwalk, Jalisco Inn becomes a little less TJ Trashy and…read morea little more Downtown Hipster. Wander in before 10:30pm and you'll probably avoid the $5 cover, but you'll be bored for an hour waiting for everyone to show up. But then BAM! Wall to wall people. Beer and wine only, and a cash bar. Music was okay...I was hoping for more ranchero music, considering the name. Come to think of it, I was hoping for more gay rancheros. I'm officially over the whole gay guys with beards thing, and you should be too. Stop the madness and shave already. I get it: you want to look all manly and stuff, but you're not fooling anyone mary, especially once you start squealing about that new Lady Gaga mix you heard last night. Repeat after me: butch in the streets, femme in the sheets.

Golden Gopher is an old school dive bar in the heart of DTLA. Been coming here for 2 decades! Not…read morethe safest of neighborhoods, however, there is always a bouncer at the door and they are always charming! Be sure to have your ID! Once inside, you got pool tables, juke box, a smoking lounge so you do not have to stand on the street. It gets busy sure, yet the bartenders are quick, efficient and more importantly "friendly"! Seats at the bar, otherwise it is standing room only - which is perfect for large group of folks gathering after a long day of work and just want a few cold ones. No food, however, there are usually 2 burrito trucks outside for that late night snack on your way home. Yes, it can have sticky floors from drinks ...yet that is half its charm of being a dive bar! Beers run about $8-9, well drinks $10-14. For 2 people - 2 drinks with tip, expect $35-45. Some reviews say negative things, yet if you want a true taste of how DTLA is and want to meet some really cool and interesting people... do not miss GG as us locals call it!

The Best Bar LA has ever created. Went there on their opening day when LA was safer. Diego, Dawn,…read moreJason, Jay, Kevin, Peter, Sonny, Dave, Rodney (Jesse R.I.P Amigo) all on LAs bar Mt. Rushmore.

Local, East Los bar near the Hollenbeck police station and LA public library. Limited street…read moreparking. Watch street signs for parkIng restrictions. Felt as though I were in México, not in Distrito Federal but in a less cosmopolitan city where in the old days Straights and Gays kind of mixed together although in some bigger venues there were areas where Gays had their own corner. Redz Bar is too small for separation, and it makes it hard to determine who is who. I was there on a busy Saturday around 9pm. All the tables were taken by party goers. I stole one of the few bar stools still left. Beer & wine bar: Ordered a Michelada that is bloody mary mix from a bottle, lemon juice, worchester sauce?, Modelo Mexican beer. The lip of the huge mug is lined with a salty, not very piquant chile powder like El Tajín. It's a refreshing, savory, Umami bomb just perfect on a hot day or night. My first Michelada ever. So I look around and it seems like a regular neighborhood Latino bar. If there are any Gays they were sprinkled around and not particularly & obviously visible. The friendly bartendress offered a free plate of antojitos / snacks which consisted of a small Tamal de Puerco con Salsa de Chile Colorado, and a bowl of Bírria soup in consommé w/ a small piece of goat. To me this Bírria tasted closer to a Pozole. Very hospitable gesture by Redz to give out such a tasty mini-meal. Redz caters to an East Los Angeles clientele. It's a liitle piece of México. Music is loud with Norteño & Son Afro-Mexican music from Veracruz tonight. I felt comfortable, and a nice Latina lady sitting next to me talked in her limited English and I in limited Spanish. Nice way to experience the East Los scene. 4 stars.

Ambiance was great, locals were phenomenal and the show was amazing. Service was also very…read moreattentive.

I had the most fun last night!! This venue has a big open space where you can see people play ping…read morepong and pool and nights past 9PM amazing bands and artists come to play jazz!! The drinks are tastefully mix and you feel right at home. I was expecting my pretzel bites to be stale as most bars with food aren't that great but they were soft and salted. They consistently check your tables to check on you and remove finished drinks and empty dishes. PARKING was soooo easy to find. Right beside it there's a parking garage and the charge was $10 for a Friday night. I love this place and I can't wait to go again

Band AMAZING Drinks Good…read morePo boy 2/10 I was given my poboy on stale/hard bread. As a cook, how did you not take enough pride into what you're serving people to not notice? After picking thru it because I was hungry, I spoke to an manager and he just seemed as if I was not being honest, so I pulled the broken bread pieces out to show him; and he didn't offer anything in return. I won't be back.

Walked in on a Friday evening around 8:30-9. There was no line to get in and the place didn't seem…read morecrowded. My husband and I walked around before we decided to grab a drink at the bar. I had already drank at some breweries before we came here so I didn't want any more mixed drinks. I got a canned drink, I don't remember the name We had some coins and started to play. A couple of the machines took our coins but the games never started which was a bummer but we just moved on. We later saw people playing on them so it was probably something we did wrong. The place was a good vibe with a do playing music. We spent about an hour before we decided to check another place out. My husband and I had a lot of fun. Good way to reminisce when we were young kids playing these games.

EightyTwo is such a fun spot for a night out. If you're into arcade games, this place is a win…read morenothing better than playing Mortal Kombat and beating my husband The drinks are good, the vibes are always on point, and the bartenders are super nice. It's a great place for birthdays or even a fun drinking day/date night there's something for everyone and it keeps people entertained. Plus, the surrounding area has that nostalgic feel with good food spots nearby, so you can easily make a whole night out of it.

I love it--it's one of the few places that hasn't been gentrified! It has a very CDMX vibe.read more

Summary of Guest Experience:…read more The overall sentiment reflects a significant disconnect between the pricing model and the physical environment of the venue. The primary grievances center on aggressive markup rates and a chaotic atmosphere that compromised guest safety and comfort. Key Areas of Concern: 1) Aggressive Pricing & Value Gap: The most notable issue is the price-to-product ratio. Charging over $40 for a round consisting of two tequila shots, a Twisted Tea, and a beer (Victoria) represents a markup of approximately 300% compared to retail market value. For many patrons, this premium does not align with the dive-bar setting. 2) Atmosphere & Climate Control: The interior environment was described as physically uncomfortable. High temperatures combined with a "cluttered" and "too dark" layout suggest inadequate HVAC performance and poor spatial management. 3) Capacity & Safety: The venue felt "too crowded," which is particularly concerning when paired with reports of staff (bouncers) engaging in or escalating arguments rather than de-escalating them. This creates a volatile environment rather than a controlled, social one. **Note**: While a 3x markup is standard for the hospitality industry to cover overhead (rent, labor, insurance), the lack of "atmosphere" or "amenities" (like AC or space) makes this markup feel predatory rather than professional. Conclusion: For a bar located in the competitive Downtown LA landscape, the current operating model appears to prioritize high-margin turnover at the expense of patron retention and safety. The combination of high heat, excessive crowding, and aggressive security interaction suggests a high-risk environment for the average customer.

One of the best bars in LA. They have amazing events and it really functions as an unofficial queer…read morecultural center presenting drag, dancing, theatre, performance art, a visual art gallery, craft nights and more. Depending on when you go it can be quiet, quaint and cruisy, or packed to the gills with artsy alt type patrons. A treasure of the city!

I stopped by this bar briefly for a friend's birthday and had a really concerning experience with…read moreone of the security guards. To be clear - this is not about being denied entry. I understand ID policies. I had lost my ID and only had photos of my passport and identification, so I asked politely if there was any way I could come in. I also mentioned I wasn't drinking just there for a friends birthday. What followed was honestly one of the most uncomfortable interactions I've ever had at a business. Instead of giving a simple yes or no, the security guard began loudly berating me for several minutes in front of a full line of people. He repeatedly said things like "what kind of person doesn't bring their ID" over and over again, questioned my intelligence, and spoke about me to my friend instead of addressing me directly. I stayed calm and kept saying it's completely fine if the answer is no - I just needed an answer. But he continued escalating, repeating himself, and making the situation more and more uncomfortable. At one point, people in line were visibly confused and reacting to what was happening. I ended up leaving crying, shaken and upset, which is not something I've ever experienced from simply asking a question at the door of a bar. I have never been so confused and shaken up this is such concerning behavior. Again, I fully respect policies. A simple "no, sorry" would have been completely fine. This review is only about the way the situation was handled. It felt unnecessarily aggressive and honestly unstable, and it created a very uncomfortable environment not just for me, but for everyone standing there. I hope management is aware of how their staff is representing the business, because this kind of interaction leaves a lasting impression.