Cool bar, friends brought me here after bar hopping to celebrate my birthday, love the Photo Booth, not sure if it's still there. Liked the vibe, dimmed lights and overall good place to bar hop. read more

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Super fun bar with delicious drinks and fun games! The decor inside is super cute too with lovely vibes.

4++ Cozy bar that feels a little divey in the best way possible. Located in Historic Filipino Town. This is the type of spot that I would've hung out at multiple times a week in my younger days lol. The cocktails were well-made and the price point was super reasonable We came here on a Sunday night, so the vibe was pretty chill and the service was relaxed. It wasn't super crowded so it was easy to order drinks. There's a fun photo booth where they project the pictures on the screen for people to see. There's also a DJ in the corner that plays some fun music and matches the vibe. Definitely a great place to grab a drink and hang out or even as a first destination before dinner or even after. read more

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A nice lively neighborhood bar. Feels strangely nostalgic à la 90s. The music at least began that way then as the night progressed, it turned emo nu metal but not necessarily in a bad way. Cocktails were served with great attention to detail, try the Garden Party - it's a perfect drink for these unusual hot spring days. Service is quick and prompt with a smile. A throwback bar with an east coast NY Chitown Philly flair. Worth a pit stop. read more

A friend suggested getting drinks here before dinner at Rasamurah which is on the same block. So three of us checked it out on a Sun. Cool, low key vibe. Kinda old school but a little hipster at the same time. Cocktails are $15. Quick service. Would go back if in the area. Parked on side street. read more

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We just stumbled across this little diamond in the rough randomly one night and we're so pleasantly surprised. They did a great job at creating a fun, cool, cozy atmosphere. Very friendly bartender, decently priced and well-made drinks, nice lighting, good music, happy patrons. read more

In today's adventure to the LA, pre dinner cocktails brought my party to Shim Sham. A lowkey watering hole with great ambiance and an impressive menu of libations! Cheers! read more

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Very Racism, and stereotype atmosphere!! The bartender serves the drinks not the customers. So if a customer have to much to drink the bartender should kno when to stop serving them drinks period. read more

You could easily miss this place if you weren't looking for it. The sign is quite small, but once you're inside, it's so welcoming. I was there on a Saturday for a friend's birthday and the place was packed. But the bar staff was very congenial and the drinks were strong and came quickly. I like that they let patrons bring in their own food or have pizza delivered. Once they turned off the football game, the music was great too. Good vibes. Good place. read more

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This bartender Joe, on god, pours the best Guinness in west. The vibes are insane, I fuck with AD, Ryan and the whole squad. Much love to the sham read more

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Came here tonight. The place was super cute but the bartender kind of rude(dude with long hair, think he said he said his name was Joe). We asked him for a tequila sprite and he said he had packed everything up for closing and it was only 1am (they close at 2am) so we can only get a club soda mixed drink or a beer. My friend ordered one. There was another small group there and he served them soda after telling us it was all packed up. He barely even looked our way. We were ready to order a shot and he was too busy flirting with one of the girls there to take our order so we just left. We even said thank you, good night and got no response. read more

I'm puzzled by the one-star reviews, but I have to give Shim Sham a solid five stars. The interior design is thoughtfully crafted and very stylish. The bartenders may be busy, but if you're patient, they'll definitely attend to you--they're genuinely friendly. The beer prices are reasonable, with Miller High Life at $5, and the cocktails are fantastic. The weekend vibe had great music, and I can't wait to return time and time again! read more

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What a beautiful space, great cocktails with an expert L.A. bar team. Pre-inflation prices. read more

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Found this gem on Yelp while looking for a new bar. I was very happy I found it. The bar has cool vibe with a lot of locals present. We went on Wednesday so I guess it was "Western Night". The front door person told us that on Thursdays they host karaoke night. The crowd was diverse and the drinks were good. The staff was nice and very help. This is definitely my new local bar. read more

Joe is the most personable and attentive bartender at Shim Sham! He's so nice you're gonna have the best time! We came on a Sunday night and he was so sweet and cute we couldn't help but stay! Come for the vibes stay for the Joe!! read more

Guys, I guess I should be leaving 5 stars for the Hollywood cult vibe you can find here . But I'm not down like that . If you are , come here. You'll get the no soul behind your eyes stare here for sure ! There was a DJ who was friendly but it almost seemed like they were there to play for about 5 people who were seating next to them . The bartender was mediocre at best when it comes to customer service, you're almost bothering him with your order. You're lucky his friends have a full one or else, you can go f' yourself ! I was super excited to visit this place as I moved from Ktown to Silverlake area and oh' man, oh' man, this bar was by far some of the worse bars I ever been to. Sorry to burst your bubble but y'all gotta break up the cult happening here if you want locals and normal people to stop by . read more

I went to this bar for the first time 2 Saturdays ago and I really liked it the bartender was very nice she recognized me from another restaurant she works at which is cool. I had a pretty good time, so a week and a half later my boss at work asks if I'd like to do happy hour and if I could suggest something. Remembering that I had a good time and that I am tired of his usual bbw run. I told him about Shim Sham. We arrived. Everything was good until the end of the night when I closed out my tab...I first requested my tab signed, tipped and went back to my seat (I assumed it was one of those places where they swipe your card at the beginning of the night and then just close you out). As we were leaving, I noticed that I didn't have my card with me. So, I went back to the bar and I told the girl that I didn't get my card and she came back with another charge. This is weird because I had already closed out my tab, so there should be no further charges. Anyway, I look through my credit card app and see that there is no other charge except for this last charge, so I sign thinking nothing of it. Yesterday, I went on to my app to check my weekly usage, and there is more than one charge, so I called the bar. There was no answer. I called a few times, but there no answer. What type of practices are these? Way to ruin a good experience. Everyone, please be aware so that you don't fall victim to theft like I did at this place. read more

It's a such a nice, cozy and sweet bar in the neighborhood. The bartenders are friendly & make you feel at home. Very cool vibe where you can actually have a conversation with someone & easily hear each other, whilst good jams playing in the background. It's a must visit, go & get yourself a drink! read more

The first stop on a recent date night with my partners. We were there early. Our bartender was incredibly friendly and we wound up befriending the only other patron in the bar. We were surprised that the Paloma was not frozen, as it was listed on the menu. Paige's Punch was delicious which was surprising because I usually dislike Campari. I didn't really care for my drink - The Condor - so I would go for something else next time. read more

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Great little bar. I love that they have a shim's cup (pim's cup) makes me feel like i'm back at Wimbledon. Best pickle backs around!

My friend and I were in the mood to try a new spot, so we decided to come here. The venue has fun decor and comfy seating. They have a few couches in addition to bar seating and high rise tables. There's not a ton of seats so I'd be cautious if you're coming in a large group where everyone wants to sit. My friend and I each ordered a drink. I ordered the margarita which was delicious and strong. My friend ordered pimms punch and while it was tasty, the drink was on the weaker side. Overall, the drinks were pretty inconsistent. That said, the ambiance was pretty nice and a ton of people were on a first date. I probably won't go back but I can see this place being a good night cap spot. read more

Love this bar! Such a cute spot for a date or just hanging with pals. Paige is so wonderful and always a pleasure to see her. Definitely swing by! read more

Hmmm... bartender tonight was cool. The place itself was nice and the restrooms were clean. Beers good. I wasn't sure about the pretentious crowd. Maybe I'll be back on a different night. read more

Fantastic vibes and cheap drinks, friendly conversational staff, and Taco Bell nearby 10/10

Transplant haven. I never feel welcome coming to this bar...which is funny because it's relatively new to this neighborhood. I'm curious how it would feel coming here if the people working reflected the diversity of Rampart Village/HiFi. read more

Sunday night bartender was extremely rude. For no reason. I don't know her name. Sunday 2/25. She threatened to not serve me and my friends because one of us was indecisive about what they wanted. She was condescending about my order when my friend said "I'll have whatever he's having". There's only 10 people in the bar right now and my party is five of them. Also, we've only had one round before this interaction. This place blows read more

Great little hidden gem! Off the beaten path, great music and the staff, French kiss, she really had a can do attitude! Will come here again!! read more

Fans of extremely loud music are in for a treat. Alcoholics also, tons of beer and bottles of alcohol too.

This is the spot the neighborhood needed. Great cozy divey vibe. Rad bartenders, Kenna is a walking angel!! She plays bomb music and makes fantastic cocktails!! (Not to mention she's a mega babe) karaoke on Tuesdays, western Wednesdays, happy hour everyday. Love this spot! read more

Cute spot, Service is great bartender was very friendly and make a few recommendations.