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    The Barrel Tavern

    3.6 (178 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated a few days ago

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    THE BARREL TAVERN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box
    Dogs allowed

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    My first time at Barrel Tavern was for Minglewood Mondaze two days after the passing of Bob Weir. The bartenders are great!!! The crowd of Deadheads and the band made for a great time to show our love and appreciation for Bobby. Thank you! I'll definitely be back and letting friends know too.

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    Keaton G.

    Came in here after picking my friend up from a late night with her friends. she wanted to do a little karaoke so we found this bar just off of Van Boulevard across from the Best Buy. At first glance, it looked like your typical dive bar. It was early in the day around 2 PM. Coke was not running yet Marc the bartender seemed a little bit grumpy, but provided fantastic service and cocktails. after hanging out there for a little bit I ended up meeting the owner and helped them with their security system, and we all made quick friends, to make a very long story short we stayed there until closing approximately 12 hours at that Bar ended up making a bunch of friends and then ended up bringing a bunch of people to our house for an after party. So at the end of the day or should I say the next day, this bar was a win five stars five out of five to thumbs up, and a big cheers as it not only provided the cocktails, the karaoke, but provided new friends in the making, which is priceless. I think why we all go to bars is not for the drinks, but for the friends. so thank you Bar Tavern for providing exactly what the customer really wants friendship and companionship. We will be back and we will be bringing more bodies for your excellent atmosphere. Sidenote, their karaoke was top-tier even though I was definitely not top-tier when I performed karaoke and also they had a restaurant that set up shop in the patio area to provide Fantastic quesadillas and tacos. Highly recommended. they are the cheapest quesadillas hitting at approximately $12 apiece or steak or I think you can opt for just the cheese for nine $$ but damn they were worth it. Thanks again.

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    Phenomenal bar. Mark, Chris, Sara and the sunday crew are the best. The vibes are immaculate and everyone is so friendly i adore it here. I will be back over and over again. I didn't know they had food but now i want to try it. Do they have food? I'm not sure but let's all meet up and get lit love yall peace.

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    Susie L.

    Shot out to Chris. He is the sweetest, most attentive bartender ever. Best happy hour, great crowd, good music, out door patio for smoking and food vendors

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    Lucille D.

    Christopher Klauer is the best bartender. And this Bar has. Rally good Science. I love the barrel

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    My favorite bar in all of LA!!!! The bartenders are great and this place has character and the live music is great.

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    Don't ever make your girlfriend as a bartender at your own bar. She is extremely entitled, rude, and no drink knowledge in bartending.

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    best lemondrop in the mf city ya hurrd - let's right some words to hit yelp's 85 characters

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    Really cool "dive " bar with great atmosphere and the best bartenders, especially April! She made my night... Your cup will never be empty!

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    What days do you have live music?

    Monday, Tuesday, and on occasion Saturdays and some Sundays

    What night is open mic night?

    Tuesday

    What days are your karaoke?

    Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

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    Review Highlights - The Barrel Tavern

    Mark, Chris, Sara and the sunday crew are the best.

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