(310) 657-0888

8911 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069 34.0907 -118.3859

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Neighborhoods: West Hollywood, Central LA

www.myspace.com/thecatclub

Last updated 8.04.11

Category:

Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs, Taverns

Payment Methods:

Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Country, Folk & Bluegrass, Alternative Rock, Rock & Pop, Hard Rock & Heavy Metal

Bar & Club Special Features:

Outdoor Seating, 21 & Over, Live Music, Smoking Permitted

Minimum Age:

21

Smoking Permitted:

Yes

What People Are Saying About The Cat Club

Featured Review

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In Short – Walls tattooed with orange and red flames provide an infernal backdrop for purebred rockers who work the crowd of big hair '80s-era graduates. A leopard-print carpeted stage and matted glossies of Catwoman play on a kitschy feline theme, an assumed homage to the club's owner, Stray Cats' drummer Slim Jim Phantom. Shiny scaffolding and camera-ready set lighting betray a recent makeover by reality TV show, "Monster House," but the scuffed hardwood floors preserve the club's authentic heritage. –

Editor's Tips

Know Before You Go:
Bar tabs require a 10 dollar minimum for credit cards
Parking:
Street spots are nearly impossible to find. If you do score, be sure to check hours and permitted regulations. Otherwise, you can pay between five and 10 dollars to park in the lots between North San Vicente and Doheny.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. This cozy venue has a great atmosphere for music, the club is centrally located in the middle of all the happening LA clubs on Sunset Blvd.
drinks
75.0% positive
  1. sorry, just NEVER had a good experience (except the once) at this bar.
  2. drinks are really expensive, bartenders are only nice to you if they KNOW you, and the clientele walk around acting like their excrement doesn't stink.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. nice low key place (although the night I went it was a little crowded) but for the most part a place to enj.
service
25.0% positive
  1. drinks are really expensive, bartenders are only nice to you if they KNOW you, and the clientele walk around acting like their excrement doesn't stink.
  2. don't get me wrong, i've met a "few" cool people there.
value
50.0% positive
  1. drinks are really expensive, bartenders are only nice to you if they KNOW you, and the clientele walk around acting like their excrement doesn't stink.
  2. OK, alcohol is expensive, but they are generous.
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

06/05/08

mid-week energizer!

by annaok

Great spot for those mid-week blues. Upcoming events include Teresa Michalina on June 18th at 8 pm...not to be missed! She is amazing. You'll be able to say that you saw her before she became famous. OK, alcohol is expensive, but they are generous...and there is a wide variety of individuals who come to check out what's happening. Worth the effort!

  • Pros: wide variety of individuals, cozy spot
  • Cons: parking is a challenge
1 Star Rating: Poor

04/04/07

blah.

by amidonbeau

so i've been there more than a few times....they have the cover band, the starfuckers twice a week. they're ok- but off stage they're pretentious. i enjoy sitting with other musicians discussing music, but unless you're willing to buy them drinks or have illegal substances, don't count on it. don't get me wrong, i've met a "few" cool people there. there is actually one band i saw there for the first time that I am currently working with. drinks are really expensive, bartenders are only nice to you if they KNOW you, and the clientele walk around acting like their excrement doesn't stink. sorry, just NEVER had a good experience (except the once) at this bar. so just walk past it into the whiskey, the viper, the roxy, the rainbow, the key club, ANYWHERE

  • Pros: can't think of one
  • Cons: service, size, expensive drinks, no seating
4 Star Rating: Recommended

07/17/06

Cool small venue

by cutiekatie

I saw my friend's friend's relatively unknown band there. It was sort of like a high school show- sound and lighting weren't that good. The gin and tonics are super strong though! Fun crowd and decor, but definitely would be cramped for a bigger band.

  • Pros: Cool atmosphere, small
  • Cons: Sound system
3.5 Star Rating: Average

01/01/03

Worth the drive from San Diego

by theneen

It was very and cool. I likes the vibe, it had an edge without being hostile. There were unbelievably hot women.

  • Pros: cool music, cool crowd, good drinks
  • Cons: tricky parking
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/01/02

Andras Jones' Performance @ The Cat Club

by jacksmith

The Cat Club is always a fun place to see new and established artists performing. This cozy venue has a great atmosphere for music, the club is centrally located in the middle of all the happening LA clubs on Sunset Blvd. Andras Jones will be performing at The Cat Club on Friday, August 2 at 8pm, with special guest Anya Marina. For a great night of original pop/folk/rock live music, the Cat Club is the place to be! Andras is an experienced performer who always puts on a great show! You'll find his music intriguing, thought provoking, energetic, and full of creativity!

The Details on The Cat Club

Place Categories:

  • cool small venue
  • not that good sound
  • only nice bartenders
  • best band
  • great spot
  • famous musicians
  • really expensive drinks
  • not that good lighting
  • great atmosphere
  • great show
  • not cool people
  • love place
  • nice low key
  • good experience
  • generous alcohol
  • likes vibe
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