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The Virgil

3.7 (331 reviews)
Closed 10:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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a dimly lit bar with red lights
Elena A.

First time here, Service was fine, drinks are very overpriced, not a fan of the area parking on street, was just not to safe walking to my car.

Anna-Marie T.

The room where comedy shows are held in is intimate (aka tiny). The bar literally takes up 1/3 of the room, the stage is like the size of an apartment kitchen, there is one wall of booth seating and the remainder of the room is sparse seating and standing room. If you don't want to stand for two hours, get in line EARLY and claim your seats. Otherwise, love the venue. I came here to see The Super Serious Show and had a great time! The music was great, the comedians were really entertaining and even though they don't serve food here, there is an tasty taco truck right outside and you can bring food into the venue. Definitely would love to come back.

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I know it's LA but $37 for 2 drinks for a place that is not a night club is insaneeee lol

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Worst Venue I have ever been to. If you have an early event here be careful they just trying to use you as a cash grab.

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Ambiance was chill. Drinks were delicious, I'd come again. Service was pretty fast as well

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Ticket to see the act? $12. A single 805 draft beer after tips? $20. Just absurd. Priceless service though

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Its a cool little spot. But the beers are way over priced. $12 for a 12oz beer or $7 for a 12oz PBR??!

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It was $10 just for admission (fine whatever) but then a very small blue moon draft was $13?! In what world does that make sense?

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It's a fine space. But it's draconian to charge people for water at this point. Change your policy.

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What kind of music do they play, 18 & over?

Hip hop, not sure if 18 and older but highly doubt 18 year olds are allowed in

What was this bar called before it was renamed the virgil? I forget...

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The Semi-Tropic - Table setting with Lavendar Gimlet and hummus

The Semi-Tropic

4.5(592 reviews)
1.7 miEcho Park
$$
Happy hour specials
Full bar

The salad I got was delicious! The tahini dressing was light and had the perfect flavor! I ordered…read morechicken kebab, which was just as good! The salad was amazing except they put a little too much corn. The waitress was very sweet! The ambience is really cute and a great place for a date!

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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Bar Henry - Inside - bar area - great selection of whiskey

Bar Henry

4.4(162 reviews)
2.6 miEcho Park
$$

Small and cute bar in a completely unexpected place. Good vibes and good drinks. Loved naked &…read morefamous, but also enjoyed the crowd- down to earth and nice. Good little gem in the neighborhood. Something is between upscale and speakeasy dive bar, not too loud, so you can actually enjoy the conversation. Bartenders sweet and cool. Service fast and easy. Would definitely come back to check other drinks on the menu. Also, decent old fashioned.

Local bar not far from where I live. Hadn't been here yet, not sure why, so was out and about and…read moredecided to pop in on the weekend. Indoor and outdoor seating available, Bar Henry is a cool little for in Echo Park serving up tasty cocktails in a friendly, local feeling environment. We tried a few cocktails when we visited. The Butthole Surfer is their version of a pina colada which, while decent, could have been a little more flavor forward. Feel it is premade in batches as I didn't see it made fresh but was brought getting the back, but still decent. The Lucid Dream had the smokiness from the mezcal posted with the mandarin, but then the rosemary comes in and helps add a little balance to the drink. The Swimsuit Edition was more flavor forward, but the passion fruit didn't necessarily pop in the drink for us. And finally was the Snitches Get Stitches, another mezcal drink with mango and horchats. Interesting was my first thought, then you start getting the nuances of the different interested and it's a respectable cocktail. Overall, good drinks, friendly people, chill atmosphere, and a nice addition to the bar scene in Echo Park

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El Prado

El Prado

3.8(357 reviews)
1.8 miEcho Park
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Ended up at this quiet, quaint, moody bar on what I believed was a failed Sunday night because…read moreSticky Rice was closed. My boyfriend and I sat at the bar and had the Chocolate Stout. It was so milky, creamy, delicious... just like me. After a couple more variety of beers, obviously it was time to feast on a classic, timeless all American gem- the hotdog. We ever so gently asked our beer connoisseur, "Excuse me, what comes in the hotdog?" Our mouths already salivating at the prospect of this delicacy. To which the fine gentleman responded "Mustard, mayo and Ketchup." Please remember this important detail, it's crucial to the story. We were feeling very bold as one does when you are glutes deep in a Hazy IPA and a second Stout so We said "Perfect. All three will do." Our eyes were beaming, our spirits were lifting, our bellies were grumbling with anticipation. After a brief three minutes, there she was. The gleaming glizzy. Doused in an intricate, interwoven condiment presentation. So immaculate, so beautiful. With such a moment it was only appropriate that we share the gleaming glizzy Lady and the Tramp style. Yes, sexy indeed. As we hold up both ends of the glizzy to our mouths, locking eyes we simultaneously take one big bite. And then... The most overpowering sensation dominates our mouths, our noses, our eyes even. In a state of shock, teetering on a state of confusion and then rage we jolted. WHAT IS IN THIS HOTDOG??? Because that was not just any plain yellow American mustard. It was a pulsating fire rampaging through our nasal cavities. It was like the world had stood still and we lost sense of gravity. This is not to be confused with a disbelief of happiness. It was a disbelief of deceit. Once we grabbed a hold of ourselves and a grip of reality we waved down the fine gentleman and said, "Is this horseradish???" To which he retorted, "No, everyone asks that. It's Spicy Dijon" Bewildered we looked at each other and knew we were thinking the same thing. A piece of us died that night. In that bar. Because that was Spicy Dijon mustard coursing through our blood, our veins, forever seared in our memories. We were lied to. Made to believe that this gleaming glizzy was normal. Beautiful and unsuspecting. Not even the coldest winter day on the snowy slopes compares to the journey we took with this hotdog. Anyway service 10/10, vibes and drinks spectacular. Will be coming back!

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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Thirsty Crow

Thirsty Crow

3.9(796 reviews)
0.9 miSilver Lake
$$
Happy hour specials
Live music

Need to host a private event? Call The Thirsty Crow!!!…read more I recently threw a surprise birthday party there for my girlfriend and it was an absolute blast! Taylor, the bar manager, was so helpful setting up a space and time for the party and very communicative throughout the whole process. The bartenders are always friendly and attentive as well. This spot is a gem and I highly recommend visiting or to throw a party there!

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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Thirsty Crow - Inside booth seating

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Taix 321 Lounge - From the website - http://www.taixfrench.com/calendar.html

Taix 321 Lounge

4.0(94 reviews)
1.3 miEcho Park
$$

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.

Taix's 321 Lounge reminds me of a bar from a Cohen Brothers film where people who are up to no good…read moreset in motion their inevitable downfall. The vibe is midcentury, neglected, gloomy, and masculine. (I'd bet that, fifty years ago, 7&7s were served here by the puncheon.) It's not the best stocked bar, so one shouldn't try to get to fancy with the mixology. The wine list is rather threadbare considering it's a French restaurant, and they were even tapped out of Kronenbourg 1664 -- the only French beer on offer -- on my visit. Cocktails are not very Gallic, either, mostly featuring vodka, tequila, and mezcal to appeal to local tastes. (While the French aren't the biggest cocktail drinkers, I'd expect to see the French 75, Kir/Kir Royale, Boulevardier, and Sidecar at the very least.) Honestly, 321 Lounge could be attached to any kind of nondescript restaurant, or no restaurant at all. There's nothing particularly French about it. But that also doesn't really really matter. Taix and 321 Lounge has a special authenticity that has nothing to do with France. As far as food goes, the specials for the brief happy hour aren't very exciting (Tempura shrimp? Again, not very French...), and it's best to stick to the restaurant's main menu. Service was direct and no-nonsense, somewhat earthy, but friendly. I was taken care of well. When I entered, there was only one other table occupied; when I left, the place was on its way to being packed. I must say, I really enjoyed the dark, throwback feel of the 321 Lounge, with its wood paneling and brick walls, faux barrels and faux barrel vaults. Places like this are rapidly vanishing in Los Angeles, so I hope 321 Lounge and Taix will stick around for a good long time to come.

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Taix 321 Lounge
Taix 321 Lounge
Taix 321 Lounge

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Bar Stella

Bar Stella

4.0(31 reviews)
0.4 miSilver Lake

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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Bar Stella - Yummy Margarita

Yummy Margarita

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Melody Lounge - Hang out area

Melody Lounge

4.2(284 reviews)
3.3 miChinatown
$$

Night out in LA…read more Parking: Welcome to LA where finding a parking spot sucks a--. Highly recommend getting dropped off or carpooling. We got lucky with steering parking two streets away. Ambiance/Environment: Looove the vibes here. They have a small space, so it can get hot real quick. They'll check IDs at the entrance. There's in n out privileges until a certain time. Music: If you're into house music, then this is the lounge for you. They have different DJs during each set. Drinks: They offer beer, cocktails, and wine. I don't remember the names of the beer, but it did the job lol. The Mango Sticky Rice cocktail was really strong; I enjoyed it!

Melody Lounge is my MOST FAVORITE HIDDEN BAR OF 2026 SO FAR! You can easily walk past by, thinking…read moreits some run down or closed looking restaurant or warehouse looking building.... its tattered fading red curtains gently billowing.... you do a double take, you try to peek inbetween and its all dark.... you decide to jump in anyways and your eyes quickly adjust to beautiful red lanterns hanging in the ceiling, a quaint little bar on its right and seated corners in the left.... move to the bar, meet Sam and start enjoying the scene. You're here to stay and savor the experience. OC holds no flame to these LA vibes. Lots of cool people, they carry local beers and the bartender can serve up some awesome drinks. Do some street parking, check out Chinatown in all its old glory before the gentrification takes over.

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Melody Lounge - Bar

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Melody Lounge - Mango Sticky Rice cocktail

Mango Sticky Rice cocktail

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