This review is long over due, I came in here with some friends for playoff football !!…read more On top of the football there was also some karaoke going on, it was popping to say the least !! Despite the place being pretty busy, Service from the security to the bar tenders was very accommodating, and service was damn efficient !! On top of that I got some food on a whim, I had the chicken club that exceeded all expectations !! All round it was a very successful outing, will definitely be coming back !! Good stuff R Bar !!

Came on a Sunday night. Parking was extremely difficult to find…read more The vibe was friendly and welcoming. Karaoke was going on and there were a descent about of people inside. There were table inside and outside. Got the Negroni for $16, Paper Plane for $16, and Old Fashioned. The Negroni was too sweet, but tolerable. The Paper Plane was delicious. The Old Fashioned was absolutely terrible. Don't remember how much the Old Fashioned was, but I believe it was $15.

Hey, are you even 21??…read more I'm gonna need to see some ID before I can let you enter... (Moments later) You can't possibly be 21, you were born in 2005... (Counting backwards on my fingers) Oh. My. God, I'm getting old!!!! ---------------------------- Alright now that we got that out of the way.... Listen up, & Listen up Good. Cause Tonight, Tonight, I'm setting the Bar straight! Now,.... Make sure to hang onto your ID, stay plenty hydrated & be ready to pace yourself... Cause we are about to Hit the bar running and go full throttle with some virtual bar hopping. But first, let's see just how many styles of bars there really are. -Ahh the classic, no-frills Dive Bar -The Cocktail Bar/The Martini Bar -The Sports bar, The BeerGarden -The Pub, The Tavern, The Biker Bar (make sure you wear your best leather pants) -The Hotel Bar, The Rooftop Bar, The Lounge -The Night Club, The Comedy Club, The Karaoke Bar -The Tiki Bar, The Wine Bar -The hidden Speakeasy (my personal Fav.) And of course, where even at 8am there's no judgement passed... -The Airport Bar. Speaking of Traveling... Bonus: Consider yourself lucky if your hotel room just happens to have a well-stocked mini bar. (These are getting fewer and fewer as I travel) Yeah, each bar listed above has its own vibe, and depending on your mood, your own individual style or even what kind of night out on the town you are looking to have... The type of bar you choose is important. But sometimes, the Bar Chooses You! Bar Magnolia quietly enters the chat. It was October 11th, 2025 and my wife & I just checked into Hotel Figueroa in DTLA. (EPIC REVIEW Coming Soon!!!) While we were waiting for our room to be ready, we decided to check out the Hotel Bar Lounge... First thought, Color me Impressed! High ceilings, Natural lighting, classy decor, comfy couches... Yeah, take your time with that room, we'll wait! So we plopped down onto their sofa, waited for a cocktail menu, and let the "we left the kids at home with Grandma; let's enjoy being kid-free for the night begin". $18.00 cocktails....Lets Goooo!! Looking back at the Photos, I can't exactly recall what we ordered... Was it a whiskey sour? Was it a paper plane?? Honestly, Who cares! They tasted great. I was sitting across from a beautiful woman. And we were responsibly adulting. What more could a guy ask for?? I'm glad you asked! After a long car ride in, sipping on water, then the first few sips of my cocktail, I suddenly had to go... Luckily, the restrooms are located just adjacent to the bar area and DAMN are they clean!! Hey, if a bar restroom is well taken care of, you know the place has Class.... And Bar Magnolia has the Class to Match! Of course, there is bar stool seating at the bar... (I usually prefer sitting at the bar as there's always some great stories to be heard and when it time to order another round, you can literally just cut out the... Middle Man (Aka waiting for your server to come check back in) In addition to the bar top stools, there are also low top tables, and a few couch-chairs with a low top table for more intimate conversations. Besides those $18 craft cocktails, a short, well Curated list of bubbles, vino and draft beers are all up for grabs. Unfortunately, we had stopped to eat before we arrived (bad move on our part), but next time, and THERE WILL BE A NEXT TIME, we will definitely partake in their food menu (cause damn, did it look GOOD!) So whether you are a guest of Hotel Figueroa, you are leaving the Crypto Arena after a concert and want to paint the town red, or you are simply just wanting to sit, relax and enjoy a nice cocktail at a classy, upscale, but not so pretentious Cocktail Lounge... Bar Magnolia is your place! Well, it's almost closing time, they are about to call for Last Call, so order us another round, bottoms up and Cheers to us!!!

Came to Bar Magnolia on a Friday evening specifically for happy hour, which their website clearly…read moreadvertises as Monday-Friday. Once there, I was told happy hour is only Monday through Thursday. I pulled up their own website and showed it to the server. The response? A shrug. No apology, no explanation, no effort to make it right. This is straight-up false advertising, and the lack of accountability made it worse. If you're going to change your happy hour, update your website and train your staff to handle it professionally. I shouldn't have to argue with a bar over their own posted information. Won't be back.

We came for the Korea vs. Mexico watch party and, yes, the wait was long. Our group waited close to…read moretwo hours before getting in but we also planned in advance to get there early and wait so that we would be able to get it. Could communication have been better? Absolutely. I think more frequent updates about wait times and capacity would have helped manage expectations. That said, once we got inside, we honestly had a great time. The atmosphere was fun, the energy was amazing, and it was clear that the staff was working incredibly hard. They were dealing with a crowd that seemed much larger than anyone anticipated, and despite being understaffed, everyone we interacted with remained professional and friendly. I also think it's important to be realistic about the situation. There were people lined up far down the street, and just looking at the size of the restaurant, it was obvious that there was no way everyone would be able to get in. It was an extremely popular event, and the demand simply exceeded the venue's capacity. I completely understand why some people left feeling frustrated, especially if they waited and didn't get in. At the same time, I don't think the staff deserved the level of criticism they've been receiving. From what I saw, they were doing their best in a difficult situation and trying to accommodate as many people as possible. For our group, the wait ended up being worth it. We had a great time cheering on Korea, enjoyed the food and drinks, and made some fun memories with friends. No event is perfect, especially with a huge crowd. We had a good time and will be back

I arrived at 3:30 p.m. for a 6:00 p.m. World Cup match after being told by the establishment a week…read moreearlier that seating was first-come, first-served and that arriving before 4:00 p.m. would not be a problem. When I arrived, there were only about 15-20 people ahead of me in line. As the afternoon progressed, the line stretched down the street, yet no staff member came outside to communicate capacity limits, seating availability, or where the line should reasonably end. Even more concerning, patrons were not admitted until after the match had already started. The situation quickly became chaotic. People who had waited for hours were understandably frustrated, and many were openly voicing their concerns. Groups were admitted one at a time, creating further delays. When it was finally my turn to enter, I was informed that all tables had been taken and that only standing room remained. I was allowed to look inside before deciding whether to stay. What I observed was particularly disappointing: many individuals who had not been ahead of me in line were already seated at tables. I have no idea how they got in but I suspect they were allowed in through some other entrance. After waiting more than two hours based on the information provided by the establishment, this felt unfair and misleading. Most disappointing was having invited friends to join me for the match, only to have the experience ruined by what appeared to be poor planning and inadequate crowd management. The demand for a major World Cup match should not have come as a surprise. If the venue anticipated significant attendance, additional seating, staffing, and clear communication should have been put in place. This was one of the most poorly managed event experiences I have encountered. At a minimum, I believe the ownership should publicly acknowledge what occurred and apologize to the many customers who invested hours of their time only to be left without the accommodations they were promised. Unfortunately, I will not be returning.

Cool spot! Authentic Mexican vibe. Friendly service and tvs. Cold beer. Music and fun vibes.read more

My client who is of Hispanic descent wanted a quick drink, a chavela which consists of a beer with…read moreclamato juice, Worcestershire sauce, and lime. I had 4 shots of tequila of Don Julio. The service was good, the lady who helped us was attentive but if you like loud mexican music like banda, this is the place for you. The ambiance is very interesting. As soon as you walk in, you transport to a Mexican cantina in Mexico. It's very dark in here but the vibes is great and we enjoyed our drinks. There is a pool table in the back of this dive bar. The people here were very chill and had good energy. There is no parking lot here so you have to park on the street. Cool experience, check it out and be open-minded!

the lemon pepper chicken wings were great. kudos to the chef.... I most definitely will be coming…read moreback for some wings.

Took some friends here who were visiting and wanted a Speakeasy experience…read more It was maybe 9:30/10pm on a Friday and it wasn't super busy. We were able to get a seat on the coach and order drinks from the bar relatively quickly. Prices were pretty typical of LA ($18-25 a cocktail) but I would say I probably won't come back this late as it's in a shadier part of town. They have a bouncer and it was fine inside, but it's not a place where you can bar hop if that's what you're looking for as the area is seedy. Would be interested to try the food next time, but again, the safety and comfort of the light of day.

Here for the drinks and they were great!! The original michelada was lemony and salty. Idk just hit…read morethe spot. Was so good! I wish I had ordered another lol the cranberry vodka was good and their Moscow mule was good too. The wings and tater tots were good. Guac and chips were good guac wasn't salted but it was really fresh and creamy. The quesadilla was no go. But I'm sure everything else was good. Wish I had gotten the nachos or something. Would definitely come back! Staff were all very nice it was our first time there and they were all great. Kept our table clean even if it was busy. Very nice spot to come have a beer watch the game have a snack. It got packed when the Mexico soccer game started. It was already full during the Brazil game but had line out the door during Mexico game.

I ordered an appetizer that was supposed to come with shrimp and cucumber, but I was told they…read moredidn't have it available. Later on, I noticed they were making dishes that clearly had shrimp and cucumber in them. It was confusing and a bit frustrating to be told something wasn't available when I could see the same ingredients being used for other orders. Better communication and consistency would have made the experience much better.

Kimchi pork belly was amazing! Service was immaculate and homegirl provide; much care! Highly…read morerecommend for a dinner and drinks!

every time i'm in town i come here and bring friends! food and drinks are always delicious, and…read morestaff are fun and friendly, i will always come back here! the decor is fun and transports you back in time :)

I love this place. Not the typical crowded and rowdy people around. The atmosphere was pleasant…read moregood music, friendly staff loved the view. It was perfect for what we were looking for

This is place is solid. The music is fun. They had live DJs playing edm the night we went. Kinda…read moreweirdly shaped dance floor because theres a big tree in the middle of the venue but you can sit and dance around it at least. They also have seats around the venue if you need a little dancing break. The photo booth is a nice touch! I'm taking stars off because of the bar. First there was only one bartender serving guests and the line got long. Surely not enough support for an evening. Second, drinks are overpriced and not good. $18 for basic drinks like a tequila soda and margarita. I would pay that for a nicely crafted cocktail but that's not what you're going to get here. Spicy marg and mezcal cocktail were not enjoyable at all in my opinion. They have a decent selection of canned drinks. Didn't try them but probably better off just getting one of those. I might come back depending on the party. Big might.