Boardner's
Hollywood's landmark hole-in-the-wall isn't just for barflies anymore.
(323) 203-1237
1652 N Cherokee Ave
(at Selma Avenue)
Los Angeles,
CA
90029
34.1007
-118.335
Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA
What People Are Saying About Boardner's
The Owner
Boardner's
Owner
Your Neighborhood Watering Hole & Unpretentious Hot~Spot first known as `MY BLUE HEAVEN' owned by Gene Austin, then Club Xanxibar, The Cherokee Gay Boys Bar, B52 Club, ultimately becoming Steve Boardner's, has long been known for Stiff Cocktails, Lusty Loungers, Bar Brawls, heavy Sippin' spot through Prohibition, gambling, Hollywood deals and more? this bar has withstood the test of time & now Stands as an Institution in the Hollywood Bar scene. The Main bar renovated to reflect its past & present with style, class and nostalgic ambiance. Never a cover & Guaranteed a good time! Our B52 Club aka Sinister Bar is dominated by 23' ceilings, hand-painted gothique wall murals, dance floor, VIP Mezzanine. A secluded outdoor courtyard tops this O2-Cool bar off with an original Moroccan tile fountain, stage for live performances. Seen in numerous movies and rumored to be haunted!
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene
Boardner's itself hasn't changed much over the last 70 years, its ambience long defined by classic red Naugahyde booths and a long bar; in the modern era, by its large, gothic-style patio. What's changed is the surrounding neighborhood, now filled with countless upscale bars, so it's not surprising the crowd here has become increasingly hip with each year. It's almost hard to believe this used to be a seedy and scary place, though some of the old regulars still toast its legacy of infamy popularized by everyone from Raymond Chandler to Guns N' Roses.
The Draw
Scenesters seeking refuge from aggressive doormen and restrictive velvet-rope policies at nearby hot spots relish the lack of pretension.
User Reviews
DoopDeeDoop
January 05, 2009
re: Club Moscow Got to the club around 11:30ish, there were a decent amount of people there though it wasn't jam packed. Went straight to the bathroom, it was dark and the door didn't seem to have a male/female sign on it... as I was finishing washing my hands, the door swung open and this bald bouncer dude yelled at me for going into the girl's bathroom. I was like "it's not even marked," but whatever. Walked up to the lunge for some live music just as the music was ending, and then another bouncer came and kicked everyone out of said lounge because it was closing. Then we bought some drinks at the bar, and the guy who yelled at me for going into the wrong bathroom grabbed one of my friend's drinks away because he thought she was underaged. (she wasn't) Then at around 12:30 the club closed entirely and we were again yelled at to leave. I was like "it's midnight on a Saturday, are you kidding?" though I suppose that was something we should've known beforehand. Overall, it seemed like a good club but due to Murphy's Law our experience basically consisted of getting yelled at for this and that or getting kicked out of this or that room. Whatever.
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December 10, 2008
cool local bar with a cool jukebox vibe, the bartenders are nice and seem heavy on the poor. They have great BBQ Ribs and macaroni and cheese. Prices aren't too bad for being in Hollywood. Nice cozy booths and atmosphere.
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Hilda101
December 02, 2008
The music is great, the people are awesome, the club itself is one of a kind.... my only complaint would be the evil bartender lady. When I went there last night I asked her for a glass of water and when she handed it to me she said it was $1. I asked my friend if she had a dollar on her cus I had no cash on me and she couldn't find her $20 bill. We told the bartender that we would get the dollar from my other friend, and I stayed there with the drink while my friend went to get the money, as soon as she saw my friend leave, she grabbed the water out of my hand and told me, "I'll hold this for you 'till you come back with the money". My friend and I couldn't believe it! We were shocked that she would actually do that for a glass of water. We weren't trying to pull a fast one, we were really gonna get the money, yes, a whole dollar for a glass of water! Since I've been going there for the last 4 years, I've noticed she always tends to charge girls more for their drinks than the guys. My friend told me she went there about 5 months ago and that same lady, the only one that's always there, over-charged her credit card by $20! , I would give this club 5 stars, but that bartender is such a complete @#$%, she needs to take her attitude somewhere else!
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Save Money:
Beer, wine and well drinks are discounted weekdays from 5-8pm.
Parking:
The lot across the street charges more for Boardner's customers than Miceli's patrons. Have a drink at the Italian restaurant first, then wander back to Boardner's and save some dough.
Message from Boardner's
- Happy Hour 4-8pm Daily
- Late-Night Dining
- Dancing & Live Entertainment
Your Neighborhood Watering Hole & Unpretentious Hot~Spot first known as `MY BLUE HEAVEN' owned by Gene Austin, then Club Xanxibar, The Cherokee Gay Boys Bar, B52 Club, ultimately becoming Steve Boardner's, has long been known for Stiff Cocktails, Lusty Loungers, Bar Brawls, heavy Sippin' spot through Prohibition, gambling, Hollywood deals and more? this bar has withstood the test of time & now Stands as an Institution in the Hollywood Bar scene. The Main bar renovated to reflect its past & present with style, class and nostalgic ambiance. Never a cover & Guaranteed a good time! Our B52 Club aka Sinister Bar is dominated by 23' ceilings, hand-painted gothique wall murals, dance floor, VIP Mezzanine. A secluded outdoor courtyard tops this O2-Cool bar off with an original Moroccan tile fountain, stage for live performances. Seen in numerous movies and rumored to be haunted!
