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    The Echo

    3.7 (480 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    THE ECHO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Loud
    Hipster
    Outdoor seating

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    Katherine K.

    Recently came again with my roommie to see Janelle Kroll, Jagwar Twin and Transviolet. I decided to get some drinks this time around and shoutout to Kim for being an amazing bartender! She was very nice and chatted with us for a bit before it got busy. The AC wasn't blasting as much this time, which I was grateful for. I found out they have a patio in the back for smoking and the mural out there is really cool. I don't know if it was intentional, but I loved the glitter all over the floor out there. All the bands did amazing and they made really good use of the small stage space. Such great vocals! Jagwar Twin did have a cameraman on stage that was blocking my view for half the show, so that was pretty annoying. One of the security guards was pretty rude. He kept yelling at my roommie to move and "make a path" when he wasn't in anyone's way. There was already plenty of room for people to walk behind him, so I don't know what his problem was.

    Sean S.

    Oh man this place is awesome Cheap drinks Wasn't overly crowded. 15 dollar tickets to see the fame on fire band with 2 opening bands that were just as awesome. This place was so awesome. The only downside is it's hard to find parking in the area so make sure to come early and your going to be walking a few blocks so beware

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    Nicole T.

    I love the Echo, love that there's seating at the back, always saves the day. A good space.

    The eclectic menu.
    Andrew D.

    I'm only giving The Echo four stars because they need to update their hours. That aside...this is one solid gem I wish I had discovered much earlier in my life as an Echo Park native. My friend invited me to watch a band this past Sunday, so I decided to finally make my acquaintance with the Echo Park landmark; ten-dollars at the door is not bad for what the venue has to offer. Spacious dance floor, retro wall art, and the bar has an array of available beverages that I haven't seen in any other bar in LA; from June Shine Kombucha, Cold Brew Coffee, and draft beers, The Echo caters to just about any drinking palette. What really caught my eye was the shelf full of candy; KitKat, Twizzlers, and Reese's Pieces, what a way to maximize your profits! No one is leaving the Echo without tipping the bartender at least once! The outside patio is also quite spacious and caters to consecutive bands playing at once within the venue; I was somewhat surprised to see children with their parents, but I suppose this explains the candy at the bar... In all seriousness, though, I love this place. Merry times all-around over good music, drinks, and candy? What's not to like? Would gladly come back to watch a band play on any given night.

    Sunday night concert
    Toshi I.

    Our first time here. Came here to see the kid's fave band. This venue, like many others in the Hollywood/Sunset Strip, is fairly small, dark space and a fun experience to check out new and up and coming new artists. The A/C was really cranked up which was nice especially during an unseasonably warm autumn evening. Limited drinks and snacks here, so check out the nearby places to eat within short walking distance. Parking, unbelieveably, we found a spot for free!

    Jessica G.

    People were super friendly and helpful. Such a great show, great location, and vibe. Juliet Ivy's first tour and it was fantastic. Sabrina Sterling had her first concert here and I know they both are going to make it big

    Eric P.

    First time at this venue and honestly was kinda surprised by it. It's pretty small (kinda around the size of chain reaction if you took out the wall) but the overall sound packs a punch. The stage accommodated a 8 piece band with choreographed dances pretty well, which I honestly did not expect from the pictures online. There is also a full bar with reasonably priced drinks, for a venue in LA of course. I grabbed a Montucky for 10 + tip. My one gripe is the parking is a pain since there is no on site parking, but if you get there early enough you may get lucky like we did and get street parking fairly easily. Overall I would attend a show here again and now I want to check out the echoplex.

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    Hi yeth, go see ur fav band here, pls just fix your photobooth thank u (-: luv how small it is, one of my fav venues

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    One of the best music venues to see up and coming bands in LA. I highly recommend going and supporting i indie bands

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    Ask the Community - The Echo

    Do they make you empty your pockets?

    yes. they also have metal detectors now.

    Is there food served here?

    The menu shows you can get a cookie or chips. Some of the drinks may come with a piece of fruit if you count that.

    Does the venue have air conditioning lol?

    Yes. There is good ventilation/air conditioning at The Echo. It goes on periodically throughout the night so it doesn't get too hot.

    What's parking like?

    A lot of street parking available, also there's a parking meter lot that's easy about 100 yds south.

    Is there a coat check if it rains?

    Good for a fourteen year old?

    Make sure they bring some form of physical ID. My fourteen year old just got turned away at the door because she had a photo of her passport and no other physical ID with her.

    Is this place good for hip hop?

    Not that I know of. I've been coming here for years. It's best for indie and soul music.

    Is it 18+?

    Depending on the event. Some are 18 plus others are 21 plus. Call and ask for the event you want to go to.

    Do they have a rad jukebox there?

    No jukebox at the echo or echoplex

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    Review Highlights - The Echo

    Most people also enjoy Funky Sole nights at the Echoplex, and it's damn fun with the right people.

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    My boyfriend's cousin and his girlfriend came to LA to visit us so we had a full weekend of fun…read moretaking them around the city. To end the night before we headed off to dinner, we stopped by The Semi- Tropic bar for drinks. The parking situation was difficult to say the least-- there is no street parking or parking lot. And the neighborhood behind the bar is filled with park cars. We were lucky and parked at a parking lot that was for the surrounding business (so sorry to the pizza/ weed shop!). We arrived at around 6:30 PM so it wasn't too busy. We were greeted by one of the servers and she gave us options to either sit at a lounge table area or hightop tables. We opted for the hightop tables because we knew we weren't staying there for long. The server was friendly and patient as we looked over the menu for drinks. I've been sober for about a year so I only had water, my boyfriend ordered a Naoshima Dream, his cousin ordered a Mango Cart, and his cousin's girlfriend ordered a Lemon Drop Martini. The bar was super cute and hipster! I honestly would have loved going to this bar back when I used to drink. It's dimly lit, had a vintage 20's speakeasy feel to it and the music was a vibe. I'd recommend coming here for a little date with your partner or even coming with a group of friends. My boyfriend had been here once before and he said the food was really good and affordable. He had a panini and said for bar food it was a 10/10. We waited maybe like 10 minutes for our drinks to come, we were having such a fun time chatting and enjoying the environment that it didn't feel long at all. My boyfriend, his cousin, and his cousin's girlfriend really enjoyed their drinks. They said the drinks tasted "light" insinuating that there was barely any alcohol in it. Don't let the taste fool you, after finishing half of their drink there were full of smiles, giggles, and had a great buzz going. The prices here were all pretty fair for the cost and quality of the drinks. Would defintely recommend coming here for drinks and dinner for a date night or a night out with friends!

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    Incredible ambiance and experience! Both orange wines that I tried were amazing but truly the…read morecheese in the cheese and crackers were the stand out. I have been dreaming of that cheese lol.

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    Happy hour specials
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    4++ Cocktail bar that has been in this space for quite some time now (as of 3/2026). I still…read moreremember coming here 15 years ago. And over time, this place has always had a fun vibe and reasonably priced drinks. The folks here seem to always be friendly as well. Even after all these years, this place could still get pretty crowded (the space isn't huge so that helps). They also have the Dodgers games on when available so that's great if you want to grab a drink in the area and don't want to miss the game. On my most recent trip, I came here after having dinner with a couple of friends in the area for a after dinner drink/ night cap. Ordered the martini and it was good! Just a great place in the area to meet up with friends to grab a cocktail if you wanna low-key place that has reasonable prices for good cocktails.

    After work, we were pretty stressed and just wanted to grab a drink. The front door host, Nate, was…read moreincredibly nice and honestly made our day. He was friendly, welcoming, and gave us a great first impression. However, our experience afterward was disappointing. We waited nearly 20 minutes to be seated and another 20-30 minutes before anyone took our order. I understand that restaurants get busy, and we were trying to be patient because we could see the staff was overwhelmed. When we finally got our beer, I told our server, Noah, that I could pour it myself if that would help. Instead of explaining the situation politely, he responded with attitude and said, "You know I can't serve you guys, right?" I apologized, but then he told us, "Nah, you guys have to leave." This was frustrating after waiting so long just to place an order. We were never rude or disrespectful to the staff, so the interaction felt unprofessional and unnecessary. I completely understand being busy, but customer service should still be respectful. Unfortunately, this experience left a negative impression despite the great welcome we received from Nate.

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    One of our favorite restaurants. Their ambiance is chill and the staff are super friendly and…read morewelcome. Their Taix chicken is a must try. Every time, it's crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside.

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    4.0
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    Went bar hopping with several friends on a Sunday, this place was a good first stop to those who…read moreare unfamiliar with bars as it gives the right vibes and ambiance for a bar. They have both indoor seating and outdoor seating with a piano in the middle of the room. The pianist played beautifully while not ruining the atmosphere inside. The bartenders are very knowledgeable about their craft and are willing to make any drink outside of the menu. My friends enjoyed their drinks and we would be happy to visit again.

    We went to Bar Stella with Michael K. and his brother David K. a couple weeks ago, to catch up and…read morelisten to jazz. David is a jazz enthusiast, and spends a lot of time going to bars and shows around greater Los Angeles. He wanted to see his friend Adam Ledbetter, who plays piano at the bar on Monday nights, and we tagged along. We'd been to Cafe Stella once, many years ago, but this was our first time inside Bar Stella. The space was nice, an attractive lounge with comfortable seating and a relaxed European vibe. We did have to wait a few minutes for seats to open up on a Monday, so I wouldn't be surprised if it were a little less chill on a weekend night. Bar service was fast and friendly, and we had a few rounds of cocktails. I don't remember everything we drank, but I liked the C. Arthur, made with Artist Blend Scotch, lemon, honey, cold press ginger, and Angostura bitters. El Viento was good too, if slightly watery and sour, with Tequila Ocho Reposado, yuzu, grapefruit agave, and Thai spice bitters. The piano was lovely. Adam is an incredibly talented musician, and it was a pleasure listening to him play. I appreciated his music even when we were talking, and would love to go back to hear it again on another Monday night.

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