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(323) 651-2030
419 N Fairfax Ave
West Hollywood,
CA
90036
34.0787
-118.3617
Neighborhoods: CBS Television City, Central LA
Years in business
Established in 1931
Hours:
Daily 10:30am-1:40am
Last updated 8.16.10
Category:
Restaurants, Bakeries, Neighborhood Bars, Catering, Delis And Delicatessens, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Bar & Club Special Features:
Open Mic, 21 & Over, Live Music
Minimum Age:
21
What People Are Saying About Kibitz Room
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
Conveniently attached to Canter's, the Kibitz Room is the perfect place to drink before or after you chow down. The music has expanded to include pop hits from subsequent decades. If you get there early enough, Eric the bartender will treat you to pictures of his son, but otherwise you might have to wait to get his attention. Bands hoping to follow in the footsteps of past Kibitz Room performers like the Wallflowers play on most nights. – –
Editor's Tips
- Parking:
- Get validation and you can park in the Canter's lot for an hour and a half. After that, it's $1 per hour.
- What to Eat:
- Need some matzo ball soup to go with that beer? You can order food off the Canter's menu while chilling at the bar.
- What to Drink:
- The drinks here are rumored to be among the stiffest in town, so consider having one less than usual.
- Fun Fact:
- Back in the day, the Doors and Frank Zappa met in the Kibitz Room on Tuesday nights. Since then, other notables who've held jam sessions include the Wallflowers, Rick James, Guns 'n' Roses, and members of the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
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04/23/09
Free Live Recession Proof Entertainment Every Tuesday!
by FOCKRfella
I'm biased because I'm part of The F.O.C.K.R.s (Friends of Canter's Kibitz Room) but Tuesdays are a blast here.
We want everyone to know that we're back (started in '92).
We play every Tuesday at 10 and it's always FREE.
We have some of the best players in L.A. in the core band and as it is a controlled but accepting jam we invite and encourage talented guest performers to sit in with us.
You never know who may turn up and reward you with a great time and stories to take home with you.
See you next Tuesday.
- Pros: The F.O.C.K.R.s Jam With and For Friends for FREE!!!
- Cons: We have to End at 2.
12/08/05
Really great place for great music
by meg1234
Just got back from the Kibitz room and I have to say it was a great time. The drinks were cheap, people where very friendly and I saw one of the most amazing bands ever. They were called Bronson. Amazing show!
- Pros: Cheap drinks, cool people, great music
- Cons: mmm..., m..., hmmm....
02/22/05
Scary night out!
by lizgraphix
Girls puking in the bathroom, a bartender overserving a drunk jerk who seemed to be itching for a fight, same bartender had a laissez faire attitude to the point where a female patron was phycially threatened by the drunk guy; and when it got to the seriously scary point and one of us had to call for help before someone got hurt, the bartender publically berated us and kicked US out!!! all because we did what all patrons that night felt was right and called the police. Sad because it's a great concept and showcase for up and coming artists. I have no problems with the Deli side. But stay away from the Kibitz Room! You've been warned. There was a late night tv show producer at the bar that night who witnessed how abusive the bartender was. I hope the owners turn this around.
- Pros: Great small showcase, Opportunity for risin, cozy
- Cons: Poorly managed bar, Unstable bartender
08/14/03
good music...
by rlg
... this place is one of the best to spend a great night listening to new bands who play good music !...
06/03/02
Canter's Adjacent
by taradelis_citysearch
Unless there's a show here or it just happens to be a busy night, then the Kibitz Room can be really slow. I've stopped in on several occassions before films at Silent Movie Theatre or after dinner in the area, only to find a ghost town of a bar. It's too bad because the place can be a lot of fun when they have bands. The bartenders are always friendly, as are the longtime customers who saunter in and out regardless of who else is around.
- Pros: cheap drinks, live music
- Cons: sometimes too slow
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