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    Tabula Rasa Bar

    4.6 (215 reviews)
    Closed 2:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
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    Orange Wine anyone?
    Quintin E.

    "Staring at the ceiling... I can feel you trying doors I'd opened up before..." Down on the far east end of Hollywood Blvd where Thai Town and Los Feliz meet in East Hollywood you might find yourself at a hidden gem known as Tabula Rasa Bar, a little big wine bar with the beats, bites, sips and vibes you didn't even know you were missing. From 2pm until Midnight, 7 days a week - this casual chic romantic groovy intimate wine, beer and nom spot is serving up the best tunes, service and assortment of beverages with great food to pair it all with. Take a dip of the Hot Soft Pretzel, dive into the Pepita Dip (roasted pumpkin seeds), Kale Caesar Salad (large or small - vegan option available), the pickle plate, marinated olives, chili lime almonds and some many great choices to please your palate, "Play you however many times I want, yeah I'll play you like a slow song..." "I'll keep you spinning..." like the choice music, first come first serve seating inside, back patio or front patio overlooking the boulevard. With white, red, pink (rosé), orange, bubbles (sparkling), rice (wine aka sake), and spritz/aperitivos for by the glass options. Draft craft brews domestic + imports, not to mention canned or bottled options for an awesome range of lagers, ales, cider, stout, ipas, pilsners and then some. You're fully covered for a variety of beverage needs including some top choice non-alcoholic drinks like their Zero Riesling, Kally Berry Fennel, Pilsner and super Ghia Spritz. You'll feel welcome every time you step in, good wi-fi, clean and easy restroom access for customers. As Tabula Rasa would say, "When you're here, you're family." Very much open to all, live music on occasion, incredible DJs on Thursdays (my favorite night). It's a short stroll from the Redline Station at Hollywood/Western, very walkable, bike friendly, local street parking (see restrictions) and/or a convenient rideshare away. And how ever you venture to TRB, know it's always worth it and a cool place to be. Check out their Thai Town Bar Monthly Wine Club! And inquiry about hosting an event - birthday, college graduation and various occasion friendly.

    Vermouth Spritzer
    Magnolia B.

    I'd be thrilled with this place, were it not for the service I received. It's in a great spot on Hollywood Blvd. with pretty easy-to-find parking on nearby side streets. It's aesthetically pleasing, sophisticated and airy. The drink I had (a vermouth spritzer) was a unique find on the menu, and quite tasty. However, the bartender was friendly only when trying to get me to order more drinks. I understand that bartenders adopt a façade of sparkling customer service to provide a fun, extended experience. It was just jarring that this particular libations peddler was so attentive when he thought I'd order another round, and when I said I wasn't sure yet, the smile literally dropped from his face and he walked away, ignoring me as I was adding a lighthearted comment (which pertained to my thinking about another drink). There were only 2 other patrons in the bar whom he'd just served, so there was no need to dismiss me hastily to serve a line of people. Of course, I know that he only cared about getting more business and more money from me - but someone skilled in customer relations would never make a guest feel this way. It's like riding Space Mountain with the lights on. I'll come back to give them another shot. It's unfortunate that a little rudeness, or carelessness, left such a sour taste to overpower a delicious drink.

    Orange
    Julie D.

    Another accidental find. Our local spot had a one hour wait so we left our car where we parked it and walked here instead. We were determined to have wine and didn't necessarily want to wait a full hour for a table. We also didn't want to drive again only to find no parking on a Friday night so we walked the 5 mins here. There was no wait here. We walked in and beaded to the bar. I stood back a d let my friend take the wheel. We walked over to the back area with our drinks thinking we'd chill there, but it was more for the smokers so we found a table inside instead. I'm not sure I figured out what the vibe was. The music was definitely loud. I'm sure it would be bothersome had the genre blasting wasn't to someone's liking. They were playing 80s so I was chill. One of the bartenders came over to drop off our cheese plate so my friend asked him for round 2 of drinks. He sarcastically snapped at her saying this wasn't table service and he wasn't her waiter so she needed to get up and go to the bar if she wanted another drink. I was kind of taken aback, but knew he meant well so I didn't want to make a big deal of it. He ended up taking our order before he went back to the bar. We did enjoy the two orange wines we got and the cheese board, but the experience as a whole did not make me want to come back. Additionally, there was a party right at the entrance who were so loud the lady next to them ate her food so quickly so she could bounce. She was dining alone and looked my way a few times to acknowledge the loud group next to her.

    The MOST beautiful Charcuterie Board!

    What a wonderful wine bar! The service was exceptional and the staff were so friendly! We loved our whole experience and will definitely be back. PJ the manager was a delight.

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    Love the ambiance here! The bartenders are kind and they have a nice wine selection. The burger is also fantastic!!!

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    they have live music that is way too loud. impossible to talk over & makes no sense because this isn't a bar for dancing

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    Daniel the owner is friendly. Good ambience. Cozy perfect for datenight. Bring your friends here!

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    Glad to see this place pop up on the neighborhood. Super cool wall art, great drinks and food.

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    Great new place! Nice chill bar with great atmosphere, great food and drinks that are also of the great variety!

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    9 years ago

    Has become my local haunt. One of the founders makes gourmet mustard. It's pretty awesome!

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    Christopher... an incredible cantinero... Amén. Thank you for letting me spin the wheel!

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    9 years ago

    The small plates and wine selection are both impeccable and inexpensive. Bring a date, bring a friend, bring yourself.

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    Love this place. Great wine list, great bartenders. Lovely atmosphere. Definitely try it out.

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    Great spot. Cool vibe, knowledgeable beverage proprietor, and their burger is legit. Will be back.

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    Ask the Community - Tabula Rasa Bar

    Do you have N/A beer or wine?

    We have an extensive N/A section on our menu that includes different styles of N/A Beer and Wine! We've always approached our N/A options with the same intention as the rest of our beverage menu. We hope you find something you love!

    So they have happy hour and when is it?

    4-6pm 7 days/week. $7 house wine, $5 house beer, $2 off all other wine and draft beer plus discounted food!

    Are dogs allowed?

    We would be happy to have you and your dog join us! Hope to see you soon!

    Is there WiFi available?

    Yes!

    Hi - Do you have AC? Also, is pizza night Wednesday or Thursday?

    Pizza is Wednesday nights and yes we have AC!

    Do you have a menu or pricing for your Tuesday oysters and lobster rolls?

    Hi! The oysters and lobster rolls are actually made by Broad Street Oyster Company- they pop up every Tuesday at the bar. I believe their pricing is Oysters: $10/3, $18/6,… Read more

    Does Tabula Rasa take reservations?

    Hi! All seats are first come first served. Just come on in, sit where you like and order with the bartender!

    Does anyone know how gluten free friendly this place is?

    Hi Veronica! We have a small but delicious food menu, about half of which is gluten free. Our Marinated Olives, Pickle Plate, Sausage Plate, Cheese and Salami Board (besides the bread) and Ice Cream Sundae are all gluten free. Additionally two of… Read more

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    Review Highlights - Tabula Rasa Bar

    I was excited because I haven't really spent a lot of time in Thai Town, and it makes me want to go back.

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