06/21/09

Rock+booze=Golden Gopher

by v735

awsome place to hang out no dress code just be your self and enjoy the night and pick out some tunes with friends you'll have fun.

Not trendy at all

• Pros: ROck inspired
• Cons: i got there a little late

01/14/09

Hidden Gem of Downtown LA

by jadeelectric

I discovered the GG about one year ago and its now my favorite all around bar. It may look a little shady from the outside but on the inside it's a whole different world. I love how everytime I've gone (mostly on Friday nights) there is never a line outside and they don't charge you cover. It does get pretty crowded, and it is a pretty small space but the eclectic crowd gives you a great opportunity to mingle and chat. Every person I've brought here loves it. The bartenders are great and friendly and drinks are reasonable (although they can be a little stingy on the liquor). The music they play is great and the overall ambience is wonderful. Such a change of pace from the usual Hollywood trendy scene.

• Pros: Great atmosphere, friendly bartenders, no outside lines
• Cons: Small space, can get really crowded, drinks aren't that strong

11/02/07

Great downtown Bar

by famousblueraincoat

This place now gets sort of forgotten now that so much more has opened downtown, including the owner's other places, Broadway Bar and Seven Grand, but this is the one that really helped kickstart the revitalization of downtown. I like that it's spacious and friendly. The patio is nice. They even have an old liquor license where you can buy stuff to go. It can be a little fratty at times during the school year due to proximity to USC.

• Pros: cool design, smoking patio, liquor store to-go thing
• Cons: can be USC frat crowd at times