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(323) 936-4440

7302 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046 34.0834 -118.3488

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Neighborhoods: Melrose, Central LA

Last updated 3.09.11

Category:

Nightclubs, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Singles Bars, Wine Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Jazz

Bar & Club Special Features:

Specialty Cocktails, Live Music, Romantic Nightlife

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What People Are Saying About The Gig

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In Short – Impeccable service, comfortable seats and a sound system that doesn't leave anyone wanting have made the Gig one of the city's best live music venues. The crowd wouldn't look too out of place in a coffee shop, and things are casual by definition. Less of a place to be seen than most clubs on the Sunset Strip, the audience is mostly local, mostly under 30.

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Parking:
Although there's valet parking available, there's no shortage of free parking nearby. Don't expect to have to walk more than a block from your car to the door.
ambiance
75.0% positive
  1. “The furniture is plush and comfortable, and the stage is sufficiently big.”
  2. “great atmosphere”
  3. “and the atmosphere is great as well.”
  4. “Full service bar with comfortable couches to hang out on while listening.”
drinks
83.33000183105469% positive
  1. “Cute waitresses, good drinks, and a really cool showcase--a perfect end to my weekend.”
  2. “drinks and music are amazing.”
  3. “Great time, small cover charge, good drinks.”
  4. “Full service bar with comfortable couches to hang out on while listening.”
  5. “The sound and lighting is great, bar service is the fastest I've ever seen, and the staff is nice!”
  6. “The gig is a well known spot to hear some great new talent and sit on some comfy chairs while sipping on a fairly decent priced drink.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “This is a great place to check out the local talent.”
  2. “great place to check out your favorite bands or to scope a new, hot talent.”
  3. “overall, nice place.”
  4. “It's a great place to hear live music and one of the best places in LA to play live music.”
  5. “If you're in the mood to see live music, it's the best place to just pop in without knowing who's on the bill.”
service
85.0% positive
  1. “The staff are always really friendly, whether you're a notable name or not.”
  2. “the bartender was very nice and always on the ball.”
  3. “The staff is always pleasant and there's no club scene attitude.”
  4. “The sound and lighting is great, bar service is the fastest I've ever seen, and the staff is nice!”
  5. “Cute waitresses, good drinks, and a really cool showcase--a perfect end to my weekend.”
  6. “Great sound system for the talent to hook into and well mannered staff.”
  7. “Full service bar with comfortable couches to hang out on while listening.”
  8. “The bartendars are pretty nice and the vibe in here is like "im here to have a good time and meet friends" Parking really sucks though.”
  9. “I've been to this club several times and the music is always interesting, but what makes this club stand out is it's staff.”
  10. “The bartenders are very friendly and the sound crew puts out the best mix I've ever heard in a club this size.”
3 Star Rating: Average

12/09/08

Jazz Music

by jayla837

They have a great jazz band that plays here. i go from time to time...and I always enjoy myself. It's not too crowded either.

4 Star Rating: Recommended

11/20/06

Great live music

by fishdo42

I went to the Gig to see a friend's band play. Small place but can fit a surprising number of people with the right bands playing. Great time, small cover charge, good drinks. All-around good time.

  • Pros: Great music, good drinks
  • Cons: small place can get crowded quickly
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

09/12/06

great atmosphere

by jennmp

this place is an amazingly good time!! i love it at the gig!! drinks and music are amazing... and the atmosphere is great as well... with a lot of fun people

4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/27/06

Good Service

by reyrey333

came out to support a buddy of mine. decent sized area to hear some good music. there are about 4 tables with chairs and about 12 barstools. otherwise, you're standing. the bartender was very nice and always on the ball. overall, nice place.

  • Pros: quick service
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

11/12/05

The Gig Rocks!

by Uncle

"Hooked up in the industry" or just out to see and hear a band, this is the place to go. From the most seasoned musician to the first time rockers, you'll see them here. I'm guessing that this place did'nt get so cool just by luck or accident. The sound and lighting is great, bar service is the fastest I've ever seen, and the staff is nice! A real good place to hang out and see bands and have FUN! Oh yeah...the bartenders are HOT! The Gig is the most professional venue without all that Hollywood stress.

  • Pros: Great Sound, The Bartenders, FUN
  • Cons: free parking

The Details on The Gig

Place Categories:

  • good drinks
  • always really friendly staff
  • always interesting music
  • favorite bands
  • great atmosphere
  • very nice bartender
  • incredible sound system
  • great lighting
  • really cool showcase
  • great living roomsizedlive music venues
  • really sucks parking
  • cool nt
  • comfy chairs
  • great new talent
  • great sound
  • professional venue
  • sufficiently big stage
  • full service bar
  • great jazz band
  • great place
  • cool patio
  • pretty nice bartendars
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