Candela La Brea is hands-down the best venue I have ever worked with in my time as a professional…read moreEvent Director. Omar and his team are among the best in this business because they truly care and want your event to be successful. They are a literal dream to work with. They offer a beautiful space that can be transformed into just about anything with state-of-the-art A/V systems and screen projections. They are able to offer many things in-house that you would otherwise have to find with outside vendors. Their kitchen is top-notch and the bartenders know how to make your guests happy. They are flexible and easy to work with from the first moment you meet them. On top of all that, their prices are reasonable and the quality you get back is worth what you pay. I am so grateful to Omar and his entire team for being such a pleasure to work with!

Unacceptable: Racism, verbal abuse, and physical aggression from staff…read more I had a terrible and completely unacceptable experience at Candela La Brea. Due to an Uber address mix-up, we ended up at this location by mistake. Upon arriving near closing time, we just asked if we could come in for a drink as we believed this was a bar: After being told it was a private event, I calmly tried to explain our Uber mistake. Instead of handling the situation professionally, a female staff member completely lost her temper. She started screaming at us, talked to us terribly, and physically aggressed us and telling us to go away. Given the unprovoked hostility and the way she treated us, I strongly believe her behavior was racially motivated because we are not from America. She tried to physically attack us. Her actions were so completely out of line and unwarranted that even several guests from the private event came over to apologize to us for her deplorable conduct. No one should ever be subjected to discrimination, verbal abuse, or violence over a simple misunderstanding. I highly advise avoiding this place, customer service, safety, and basic respect are completely nonexistent here. To make matters worse, I didn't even say a word to provoke her, she completely misdirected her anger at us just because of other people standing nearby. Being targeted, screamed at, and pushed when you haven't done or said a single thing is completely unhinged. She literally screamed right in our faces: "Hell no! Get the fuck out of here!"

We had a fabulous time celebrating a birthday milestone with friends at the Culver City Hotel bar…read more We ordered two bottles of bubbly and then shared a couple slices of delicious red velvet cake. Service was fantastic and Ryan was so gracious and fun! The bathrooms deserve an A+ as well.

Always a wonderful dinner experience with a splash of Hollywood nostalgia within the walls…read more If you're looking for well crafted drinks and exceptional meals in the Downtown Culver City area then by all means reserve yourself a table here and let the staff take care of you while you enjoy your dinner. For starters I recommend the oven fresh bread. Cooked to perfection. My go to entre is the Steak and Frites! Always perfect and never disappoints. Sorry y'all...I don't always make it to dessert so no comment on that. But I have seen some make the rounds and they do look tasty! On the drinks...plenty to choose from their well stocked supply. The Old Fashion is my go to drank! Dirty Martini does the job too. But that's how I roll. Overall: From the staff to the decor of the dining area, all being top notch. I highly recommend The Culver Hotel Bar and restaurant for an amazing time! Cheers!

Ace is phenomenal to work with, and Live Bash is such a vibe. Live Bash is an excellent location to…read morehost events. We hired a mobile barista, ordered pastries and hosted our seminar here during Tech Week. The experience, service, and accommodations were lovely. We'll be back! Thank you so much for such a successful event at your event space. Highly recommend connecting with Ace for all your future events here or at their other location in Chicago.

Great response time on my initial request. They were so helpful in getting my event set up. Would…read moredefinitely work with them again

This review is for the unfortunate experience I had renting R-Studio last month…read more From my first encounter with the owner, Daniel, I was put off by his social awkwardness. Not what you'd expect from someone who deals with numerous people on a daily basis. However, I let neither that nor the somewhat steep cost of the studio deter me from renting the place for my birthday party. The studio was in slight disarray when I showed up on the day I'd booked it for. Folding chairs and random painting were strewn about, and the floor needed to be swept. So I had to handle that before even setting up my own decorations and equipment. Daniel had mentioned several times previously that he wanted the studio returned in the same condition as it was before my event. So throughout the night, my friends and I made sure to clean up any spills or messes. After the party ended, we were literally on our hands and knees making sure the place was spotless. The following day, despite the great care we took, Daniel wrote a harsh email to me and demanded a cleaning fee. He initially said having the floors steamed would cost $100.00. I replied explaining how thoroughly we had cleaned the studio. Then in a following email, he said the fee would be $75.00. Rather than go around in circles, I agreed to pay the lesser fee, as it was clear that he simply wanted more money. If you're looking for a studio rental to host an event, I would highly recommend seeking it elsewhere.

Daniel at R Studio is reliable, trustworthy, and his spaces are a great value…read more I've had some poor experiences renting at other places, including one of my events getting double booked AFTER I'd already filled out the rental paperwork and signed it. On top of that the owner tried to figure out who's fault it was, mine or his, before giving me a refund! In contrast, working with Daniel at R Studio has been a pleasure. He is an excellent and prompt communicator, has been more than willing to support me with any questions or requests I've had, and the space itself is a great value. After trying out a number of different venues on the westside for my workshops R Studio is #1 on my list that I would recommend to others.

The glass lounge is a small private room at the InterContinental Century City Hotel. The space is…read morepretty because it is all glass windows and looks out at the yard of the hotel. This is not a restaurant or anything but a space you can rent out for events. The space is good for a smaller, intimate gathering of maybe 20-30 people or less. It is not a huge space. There's not really parking in the area so your guests would have to pull up to the valet which is something to consider if you don't want your guests to have to pay for parking. At the event I went to, they had an open bar in the corner and a small table of hors d'oeuvres on the opposite end. The waiters also walked around with more hors d'oeuvres. They put two tall tables in the middle where you can stand with your food. They also have a very comfy couch. The room is on the first floor of the hotel, near where you check in. It was a lovely private space and I would definitely suggest it for smaller gatherings. Lovely service and beautiful food presentation. The event I went to was entirely vegetarian so, they do cater to some dietary preferences.

Everything is magical here! It's spacious with an excellent assortment of items. What really…read moreimpressed me was the professionalism among the staff, especially Rafaela, who was courteous and prompt. Everyone is knowledgeable. Delivery was on time. I strongly recommend this place for any and all your needs of pots and plants.

Wonderful selection and good prices. They have a lot of large and small planters. Very friendly…read morestaff also.

SmogShoppe was the best venue for our wedding Sangeet (welcome event). The staff, Clare and Galen,…read morewere amazing to work with. They were super communicative, helpful and accommodating. The space itself is super unique and being off the freeway makes it easy for everyone to get to. The valet they provide also makes it very easy for parking (a must in LA). Our guests were blown away by the living walls and unique interior from the unassuming exterior. Would definitely host something here again. Thanks smog shoppe!

I came here for an event and it was a very interesting venue. There is a great courtyard area that…read moreis really lovely and has a sound system and pretty lighting. This would be very nice for dancing or a cocktail area. The inside isn't as nice. It is actually an old smog shoppe and so if you're having a formal affair (like a formal wedding), this will feel off. The bathrooms especially give this a more casual, chain restaurant feeling. The neighborhood isn't great but if you come for any event, it's very likely there will be valet parking. That is the ONLY way to do it. Absolutely worth looking at if you're doing a work meeting, conference, rehearsal dinner or something where a more relaxed, artsy feel is in order.

I've come to Dots a few times before just to sit at their cute little bar to get some drinks with…read moremy friends, but I finally tried out their karaoke and I can't believe I didn't try it sooner. I love that you have the option to use YouTube for songs you can't find and the system is also just easy to use in general. The owner was also super nice and explained everything so thoroughly that I honestly didn't have any questions and got right to singing which is what I want from a karaoke experience.

Unfortunately my first time visit became my last visit. I will not be going back again…read more We were a party of 7. The owner brought us in to the biggest room. The room had a minimum of 9 people which we were NOT told and they charged for 8 people and that was the "discount" . I believe other rooms were available. Otherwise we would have waited or wouldn't have taken the room. Later they refunded but this experience left a sour taste in our mouth and it was just worrisome. It sounds dumb, but Please make sure to check the room prices before you're assigned a room.