Great place to hangout with full bar and live music! Got to order Old Fashion ! Pretty big place but highly recommend to make reservation for table in advance. Parking on side street. read more

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Went to The Mint to see Quarters of Change and the show was great, drinks tasted good, and overall it was a good time. However, I accidentally left my phone at the venue and when trying to locate it, an employee named Fanee answered my phone and spoke with the most disrespect and was completely hammered. We asked to speak to the manager (Eloy) and the manager behaved in the same way. They could not hold a conversation and assumed we were asking them to wait for us to come pick it up when in reality we were just trying to make sure that it will be at The Mint so I could pick it up the next day. I go to pick it up the next day, and I find that Fanee left a nice little note for me, which the bartender that night read before handing me the note and my phone without speaking another word and a dirty look on her face. I was shocked because I didn't know what I did wrong to be treated this way. It was all very unprofessional. I do not think I will be returning to The Mint ever again LOL read more

First time there, and exactly what I expect of a live music bar. Not too fancy - no ferns - just good vibe, good service, good crowd and great music (it was Monday jazz night with Will Brahm). Will be back soon. read more

Small cozy music venue. But make sure you reserve a table if you can, seating is VERY limited. Drinks were good and came fast. Would definitely go again if I get the chance. read more

The venue is nice. Drinks are pretty reasonably priced. So an average place that deserves 3 stars. I knocked a star off because the ownership decided to charge $1 for earplugs?!? Do you have to squeeze a buck out of everything? read more

Was there last night. Had a great time listening to the jazz bands Drinks & food were good. read more

Really fantasic gem of a music venue, great food and full bar, but what really makes this place awesome is the people who work there, what a great group of people from check in to service through security and bar, everyone is AWESOME. Had the best time will be back often! read more

There is street Parking available on the main street and nearby streets. I attended a jazz event which they actually host a lot of live performance every weekend. The food is most definitely bar food, a solid 3 stars for their food and drinks. The entertainment is really what gives the extra star. They offer stuff like quesadillas, tenders, fries, sliders and basic cocktails. The day I went, they only had 1 bar tender and 1 server which was wild. They made it work though. read more

The Mint - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Mint still has the best SOUND around LA. Great Venue, Great Music, Great Peeps! Easy vibe and friendly folks! You might know the names on the Marquee (sometimes) but you will remember the music and Artists when you leave! The Staff treated us Right ! read more

Cool bar / music venue to discover upcoming artists of all kinds. Easy to find parking around the neighborhood side streets. You can even walk to restaurants down the street between shows. The bartenders are nice and make good drinks too! read more

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This was my first time at The Mint and I had a blast. The outside of the venue isn't that appealing but once you step inside its much nicer. The lighting is quite dim and it's a small venue to say the least. However, it gets the job done. I came with my two sisters because a friend of ours would be apart of the live music lineup on a Saturday night. We had no concrete plans and we really wanted to support our friend! So onward we went... As soon as she opens her mouth to begin singing, she had the crowds full undivided attention. She was shinning, might be a bit bias since she's my friend, but wow!! Everyone, from employees to attendees, were super super friendly. Tickets were $13 for this event which isn't bad at all and they also suggest you purchase food/drinks! I'm just glad we got to see our friend perform! read more

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Very cute and charming French + rock decor venue. Check their calendar, as jazz is NOT played every night. Our server from New Orleans was extremely professional, but also super nice. We told her we were visiting and she gave us tips on when to come back to see bands she thinks we would like. The sliders are very good, but do order their garlic fries. THE BEST! Large portion was plenty for the 4 of us. Come a few mins before 1st band arrives and you have a great spot right in the front. Check out on their website when they have a mix of bands and you are in for a surprise! The 5 bands that played were all super different from the other. One was hard rock, then a neo alternative/ ska band. Then came goth, punk rock, and a Spanish guitar with fun musicians kinda band :D. We'll be back! read more

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These are the Ries Brothers out of St. Pete FL. They had the club out of their seats dancing and only standing room at The Mint. Very talented and excited to have discovered these guys! They are rising stars! read more

The Mint - The Ries These are the Ries Brothers out of St. Pete FL - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I was hired to help as a background actor here on the early morning hours of Nov. 15. This place was being rented by a film crew for a short film. I arrived an hour before call time, 4 AM, and was greeted by one of the production team. Inside, I was impressed by the nice little stage across from the well-stocked bar that was nice and clean; I admit that I got upgraded from background to bartender in an hour as they needed someone who knew how to look the part. Behind the bar itself, some of the items there were out of place and, because of my slight OCD I cleaned up some of the items there as well as the bar itself -- even though it looked clean I had to "own" my role. I noticed the prices of what was on tap and was impressed that most of the fare (including a food menu) was less than modestly priced. If the place was open I would have tried the buffalo wings for $8 that was being offered. Beers started at $6 and up on draft. Wine was sold by the bottle at $10+ and glasses of same were around $6+. Spirits were about the same price as glasses of wine and they even had Kahlua and Bailey's there. I believe coffee may be served here so the temptation of mixing Kahlua with my regular coffee was strong but I knew that would be a no-no on set. I found the place quite atmospheric and intimate to a great degree. There were booths raised up from the floor by 1 foot so the tendency to trip into it happened to a couple of production people. Plus, getting into one of the booths could be a tight squeeze if one was a larger person. As I am of medium size, it was a bit uncomfortable trying to slide over as other people wanted to use the booths during our lunch break. The regular tables near the stage were nice and I had also tended to them twice to keep them clean as background and production people began to use as time allowed. The bathroom was kept nice and clean while I was there and there were no issues with the toilets. Thankfully, background and production personnel managed to keep everything running smoothly that day until wrap time during the afternoon and there were no serious or minor issues when we all left. I would definitely come back and try some of the food and drink with a friend or two. read more

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First time at the Mint. DJ Hot Tub Johnnie made our night. Thank you !!! Russia and France loves you! We sure be back soon!

So I went on Friday night June 9th to a show. I paid $26 online prior to arriving at the venue at 7:00 p.m. there were four bands to be playing this evening. $26 is a lot of money to pay to not be able to hear any of the vocals clear from any of the artists. It was so bad that each band had major issues with the microphones not working properly. And a large amount of feedback as well. As I am a musician I do know a little bit about the subject so this review isn't green. Each of the artist repeatedly asked the sound man while they were on stage for assistance in getting the microphones correct. Even to the point of the Bands apologizing several times the technical difficulties. Also what I find weird is that I paid $26 online, but it was only $15 at the door! Make that make sense please because it doesn't to me! And then about an hour and a half into about an hour and a half into the evening I tried to get a $15 ticket for my buddy that was coming soon and was told that I had to wait until they arrived. My buddy arrived 20 minutes after this and the price was now $20 at the door. I don't understand how the price goes up with less music and less time available. This was a terrible experience at this historic establishment. I will say that the bartenders were both fairly attentive and very nice. The woman at the door was very cold, and not that she had to be happy or overly bubbly but if I'm coming into an establishment where I'm spending my money I would hope for at least a welcome to the mint or and enjoy yourselves. Anytime that I had a question instead of answering she would point to a board behind her. All of the doorman were great I must say. But I wish there was a way that I could get a refund for this evening, because again I couldn't hear any of the vocals thus not getting my full money's worth. These artists deserve more. And I must add that I asked someone there about the sound technician and the issues and I was told that it was his first day. To put somebody on a Friday night event at the mint by themselves on a first day was setting him up for failure, and dooming the artist that were playing. If contact me I could definitely share more, and I would gladly accept my $26 refund. read more

Great place for live music! Always a good vibe. Easy street parking. Attentive staff. Impressive food. Best sound of comparable venues in Los Angeles. Love the layout, good view from anywhere in the room. read more

Got to attend amazing show last week with top touring band from NOLA doing updated funk, soul, blues--New Orleans style. Courteous, professional help. Excellent food. Superb sound. Lucky us, to have such a great venue to hear the best from near and far. Thanks, Man. read more

Great music comes in and out, great people come in and out. However the people that work here are rude, blunt, and uninterested. Total cash grab, overpriced everything, and an upcharge for anything they can possibly upcharge for. You already have to deal with LA to get here, and they don't make me want to deal with it again. Food is overpriced and mediocre at best. read more

Horrible drink pours...My sis and i ordered old fashions at this place too skimpy on the pour and didnt have blackcherry like we were promised .. i loaded up a picture to show the bartendar who pours skimpy drinks to us and also the salad we tasted had old refrigerator smell, they may want to cover up their food items in the fridge maybe this is why it has funny smell and taste...I enjoyed entertainment but do feel bad that their food and drink pour are preventing us from ever returning read more

The Mint - Waitress that made the drinks too skimpy - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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Place had the ambiance of a cheap retirement community for has-been rockers that never made it to begin with, with the decor to match. Went here for a jazz show recently, the food sucked and so did the service, bathrooms were dingy and gross and looked like they had glory holes. The band looked like they'd run out of retirement money and were performing literally just for family (friends wouldn't even come). Not sure how they're able to keep the lights on. read more

I loved the mint!!! It was a fantastic time seeing Kingfish Ingram! The place is small and so there is not a bad spot in the place! The crowd was a mix of everyone, young and old all having a great time listening to great music, and was just a good vibe. One tip I can provide is wear earplugs!!! The system is thumping and the place is small, leading to one heck of a party but loud! I think you have to buy your tickets online... I'm not sure but check on this before you go. We had our tickets on our phone. They have valet parking right out front but we easily found parking close by at 1030pm on a Friday night. This was my first time to the mint after driving by it a million times. I can't believe my luck at seeing a artist that was on my radar for the last year for only $15 in such an intimate place- what a great time!!! read more

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Est. 1937- The longest running music venue in LA, The Mint is certainly the most well-known spot off the Sunset strip. They first opened their doors back when Benny Goodman had a #1 record of the year ("Sing Sing Sing"). Just take a look at the neon sign out front - It looks old! Known for decades as one of the top Blues Clubs in town, The Mint also hosts a variety of musical acts, and is one of the favorite showcase spots for up and coming talent. The massive list of notable artists who have played here include: Stevie Wonder, Willie Dixon, Ray Charles, Tom Jones etc, just to name a few. This is a small and intimate room with a very low ceiling. Every seat is a good one (if you can get a seat on a crowed night). In 2018, they got a brand new state of the art sound system, which doesn't suck. I recently had a chance to see a friend's band play here last month when the city opened back up for about 35 minutes. They took temperatures at the door and had all the social distancing protocols in place. It was great to get out for a minute and enjoy live entertainment again. The Mint of course, also serves food. In addition to the 'expected menu items', They also have Southwestern Crab Cakes, Cobb Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad and Steak Skewers. They are currently offering outdoor patio dining in the evenings - doing whatever they can to survive. Independent live music venues like The Mint have always been a bit of an endangered species, especially now a-days. If you have a chance to support, please do. The Coconut Teaser, Club Lingerie, Al's Bar, Spaceland and Madame Wongs are just a few of the clubs that have disappear in the last 20 years. I hope The Mint makes it to its 85 birthday in 2022. read more

Very cool and historic LA spot for GREAT music. Just wish they could have more seating.

This restaurant has decent affordable cocktails and tasty food. Can't ask for much more seeing as how alcoholic beverages are so costly at other restaurants. read more

This is one of the last remaining indie music venues in Los Angeles. No, it is not The Whiskey. No, it is not The Troubadour. No, it is not The Roxy. And, that is a good thing. The Mint is a music space all its own. Located on Pico Boulevard, it is well removed from the industry hotspots of LA. Basically, it is just a building in the center of the block. What The Mint has to offer is a great space to listen to those up-and-coming bands and those superstars who want to test out some new music. You never know who you'll see here. The atmosphere here is small, but that does not mean that it is not inviting. It has the vibe of an old speakeasy or something along those lines. Thus, the atmosphere suits the music you will see hear very well. Overall, a nice place to go and listen to those bands that you will find nowhere else. read more

A friend of mine plays jazz at this venue, which I won't disclose. I have been here on multiple occasions and only because I support my friend and his band, but I have always hated the service and the rudeness of the waitresses and bartenders at this venue. I'm done giving this place the benefit of the doubt! Quality control within the employees and management is an issue at this venue. read more

The 2016 YELP 500, Review #160: Let me preface my review with this note: My experience was great so, 4-stars now... 5-stars after the next visit. That is the way I do things. This venue was impressive from the moment I walked in and spied the stage backdrop curtain of red velvet to my interactions with Sean the bartender. I approached the bar and asked for a ginger ale and a light beer they didn't carry. An alternative was suggested. I told Sean that I'd be back. So, I left and returned and before I could give him a thumbs up he handed me both... I love that he had them ready. This type of service impresses me. THE VENUE: This place has a great sound, proximity to the band was awesome, restrooms were clean, and the woman working the door was fantastically charming and bubbly... Perfect person to meet when entering a venue. read more

The Mint - Merry Christmas... No wait.. Merry Mintmas! - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

WHEN YOU BUY A TICKET AT THE DOOR, THE MACHINE ASKS YOU TO TIP. This tipping culture is outrageous. Only gave 2 stars because the drinks were strong. (Oh, also the tip was included in the check and it asks you to tip more) read more

Staff doesn't care about the music audience talks during ballads and I'm never waited on. I only come to support live jazz in this horrible town. read more

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I have never been to this venue before. My good friend Thomas Ridel booked a birthday celebration for this past Saturday. I was really exited since the band that was playing was cool. We UBER there from Venice Beach . Once we get there we were told that we could not get in. There was a private party going on. They never email my friend or even call him. There were 9 of us. It was really disappointing, not to mention unprofessional of the manager in the way they handled it. He was very disappointed since it was his birthday. read more

The Mint doesn't pay their artists! I have had multiple friends play here and bring audiences with them. The bands should get a cut of each person that comes out to see them and they have yet to be paid after 6 months of "waiting". The people who run this are money hungry and make money off of artists and pocket it. Absolutely despicable behavior. read more

I would have given 5 stars except for the fact that the doors didn't open until 10 minutes before show time. Yelp states they open at 6pm, our tickets said the doors open at 7pm, and the band's website said they open at 7:45. So I didn't like the waiting. We got there early because we had a table reservation to eat dinner before the show started. I've read a lot of complaints about how hot it is inside. We didn't have that problem at all. As a matter of fact, I wore a sweater most of the time because it got a little chilly. The ambiance is really pleasant. You get a real up close and personal feeling with the band because of the size of the venue. There isn't a bad seat in the house. It's definitely old, but clean and well kept up. The food and drinks are a little pricey, but really good! The garlic fries are fantastic. There was only one waitress and one food runner, but the service was still very good. The waitress was very friendly and attentive. Over all my first experience at The Mint was a good one and given the opportunity I would go back again. read more

The Mint - Garlic fries and fuzzy navel - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is a nice venue somewhere between dive bar and upscale. I came early to grab a table and some food. The menu isn't the most intriguing but I went with the Philly cheese steak and enjoyed it. The best part was the seasoned fries with some parmesan. My friend had the tacos and while I'm not sure how they were, at $11 for two it was a small portion. I had a nice golden ale but generally I drink stouts and their only option was Guinness. Maybe next time they will have one to try. Also, the waitress was awesome and attentive. The venue is set up nicely with tables, booths, and standing. But you could still see the stage from anywhere. The sound was great and the light show was good for a smaller venue. The other plus is that it is not in a crowded area so there is easy to find street parking. I look forward to my next visit. read more

The Mint - Philly cheese steak is decent for food - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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So glad to get an invite to our friend Jeff, drummer for Renegades of Rage, to come see his new band, Hurricane Sugar, debut! This was our first time to the Mint. We were not disappointed. Very clean establishment, clean woman's restroom. We never had a waitress come to our table, we didn't give her the chance. My impatience hubby kept getting up and going to the bar himself. It's a small venue, but there was so much seating with a view of the stage. We sat side stage and still had an incredible view! Jeff and Hurricane Sugar rocked! They even have a song out on Spotify, Pandora, etc.. "Wretched Gourmet" Check it out... read more

The Mint - Hurricane Sugar 2019 - Music Venues Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Very intimate and cozy. The live jazz music was top notch. It was my first time being there but I plan to go back again soon!

First time expose to mountain music. It is a spirted place. I can see how so many variations this place can change into and pull it off.

This review is for Antonio and only Antonio. He made my experience at the mint so good!!!! Works very hard and doesn't go unnoticed. Muchas gracias compa!!!!!! read more

Was a pretty cool venue! I liked the vintage like decor. It is relatively small inside and primarily standing room tho I believe you can rent a booth. I went to see Bilal who I love but I didn't love the sound quality. They served up your standard bar food - wings, fries, etc. Which I wasn't interested in. The drinks were good, and the bartenders were attentive. If they featured any body else that I wanna see, I'd go back. read more

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This is my very first ONE STAR review. I'm fairly certain that I left my credit card here on Saturday night and have been trying to reach somebody... ANYBODY... at the venue in order to verify that it's there. I live in San Diego, so swinging by to check is not an option. For five days now I have been calling, both inside and outside of business hours... no answer. I've messaged them using the message system on their website... no answer. I've emailed them... no answer. This is the last resort before I have to cancel the credit card. Hopefully a one star review will get someone's attention. Although, as I write that I realize that this business does not seem likely to give a rat's derrière about a bad review ***UPDATE 10/28/18*** It took ten full days to finally get someone to confirm that they did in fact have my credit card. That was an incredibly frustrating ten days. Despite how pleasant my actual experience was seeing a show at The Mint, I will not be returning here on principle. read more