(323) 848-5100
8430 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood,
CA
90069
34.094981
-118.373805
Neighborhoods: West Hollywood, Central LA
Years in business
Established in 1994
Price:
$$$
Last updated 8.16.11
Category:
Entertainers, Barbecue Restaurants, Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Concert Bureaus
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Restaurant Special Features:
Celeb Hangout, View Dining, Lunch Spot, Dancing, Brunch, Online Reservations
Cuisine:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Alternative Rock, Hip-Hop & Rap, Country, Funk, Soul & R&B, Blues, Rock & Pop, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal
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What People Are Saying About House of Blues
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
This famous shanty on the infamous Strip plays host to a broad musical spectrum, from pop stars to rappers to hardcore rock acts like Atreyu--despite its name, there's rarely genuine blues artists on the stage. That said, this is probably one of the best spots in town to garner a heaping helping of nostalgia as acts like KC and the Sunshine Band and Billy Idol perform for devotees. Sundays take a 180-degree turn for the famous gospel brunch, blending soul music with a menu that includes Cajun, Creole and down-home Southern specialties. Regardless of who's on stage, the atmosphere is always in…
Editor's Tips
- Parking:
- The lot is free Monday to Saturday until 4pm, with $15 valet after that. Meters are impossible to find, and weekends, you won't find a cheaper lot.
- When to Go:
- Get there before the first band performs to see the second-level bar split apart when the restaurant changes over to a nightclub.
- The Extras:
- Foundation Room is a members-only club (membership can be purchased) with different spaces that can be rented. Call (323) 848-5160.
| ambiance | 67.85999774932861% positive |
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| dessert | 100.0% positive |
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| drinks | 75.0% positive |
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| food quality | 89.46999549865723% positive |
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| menu variety | 100.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 68.75% positive |
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| value | 66.66999816894531% positive |
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| wait time | 75.0% positive |
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Rip off
by Koriekiss
Went here to see a concert. Concert prices were very reasonable. Word of warning DO NOT PAY FOR A TABLE!! We got asked in line if we wanted a table for $150. 50 for the table and 100 of drinks. We asked if there was room for all 8 of us and were told "yes". Once inside we see that there is only 4 chairs. The service was terrible almost to the point of being rude. And since she had our credit card we were not "allowed" to order from the bar, only from her. There as also a 28 dollar gratuity added to our bill when we closed out which we were not told about. Our bar tab was right under the hundred dollars of our prepaid drinks so either she gets a 28 percent tip or we were tipping on renting the table for the night as well?????? Great looking place and the concert was good, customer service the worst i have seen, all about making the money.
I love this place
by danbluehulls
This place is great. I went on a relatively slow night and the crowd was cool. there wasn't a performance that night, but there were still enough people around that made it a pleasant experience. The drinks were less expensive then i expected, always a plus. that meant i got to drink a bit more and stay in budget! :D
Not the best place
by SC Murderface
So I went to go see one of my favorite bands not to long ago and the security there is down right strict . I was seriously scarred to have fun because at times it seemed as if though the security was just kicking people out for pitting and the bands were even encouraging the people to do so and my god they overprice the beer . I hated my stay I don't think I will return anytime soon .
The House Of Rules
by jj6345789
I am a professional musician.
Performing on stage with a major act doing an hour and a half show to a full house afterwards I packed up my horn and looked for the bar to have a taste. I am told by this women security girl to go out to the outside patio to order a drink, so I did. After having my drink for ten seconds and paying for it I have learned that someone in the place may be having a heart attack. The cops show up and are walking into the entrance. I am then approached by the small security girl asking me for my drink. She explained to me because the cops were arriving - she needed my drink. I said ok- but I need seven dollars. Thats what it cost me. She refused to reimbursed me so I would not giver her the drink unless I was paid back for it. The big boys came over and took it from me and threw me out. I stood on the sidewalk waiting for my ride who who was still in the club. The security guys told me to move alone. I was on the sidewalk -public you know- I am a tax payer. I was told by them I would be removed from the sidewalk. Can you imagine? I just stood there waiting fro them to push me down the road or what ever they had in mind thinking all along that I may have a hell of a law suit with HOB . It's obvious to me that the very people that make this club happen - the folks at the house of rules really hate. This place is a kid's joint. What do you expect. Dan Aykroyd must have his share of problems with his staff.
GOOD TIMES
by carinverba
I always come here when I get bored of just staying in at home. Great music and love the atmosphere.. Great way to get a little stress out of your life form a hard work week.. drinks are flowing and people here are awesome. Good spot to go with friends and let loose!
The Details on House of Blues
Place Categories:
- great place
- great club food
- pretty good venue
- always poor sound
- favorite gospel music
- always very friendly service
- favorite artists
- really nice hob atmosphere
- fun people
- always full bar
- cool show
- not as outstanding acoustics
- very tasty breakfast buffet
- cool look
- always nice security
- really good cream
- bad seats
- never perfect energy
- good crowd
- worst event staff
- inferior hard rock
- great sound system
- friendly staff
- best
- favorite bands

