Share(213) 614-8001
417 W Eighth St
Los Angeles,
CA
90014
34.0447
-118.256
Neighborhoods: Central LA, Downtown, Historic Core
Golden Gopher
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Golden Gopher
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
The Scene – If Liberace and the Rolling Stones got together in the '70s to do an extreme makeover of a downtrodden dive bar, the result may have looked something like this luxurious lounge. The same people behind Three Clubs, Liquid Kitty and North extensively remodeled the onetime speakeasy, adding sparkling glass chandeliers, wide-panel windows, wraparound couches and gold-crusted gopher lamps. Two cushy couches bookend the narrow, alley-like outdoor patio, adding to the club's kitschy yet classy charm. And as the proud owner of one of the oldest liquor licenses in L.A., Gopher is also…
06/21/09
Rock+booze=Golden Gopher
by v735 at Citysearch
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 at Citysearch
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 at Citysearch
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
The Details on Golden Gopher
The Extras:
The liquor store offers moderately priced bottles of liquor and beer, cameras, mints and cigarettes.
When to Go:
Happy hour runs weekdays, 4pm-7pm. There are weekly drink specials and regular discounts on beer and well drinks. No food, but guests can order pizza in.
What to Drink:
The Blue Angel, an ode to the Dodgers and Angels, contains mandarin vodka, blue Curacao, sweet-and-sour mix with a sugar-coated rim.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Punk, Funk, Soul & R&B, Rock & Pop
Bar & Club Special Features:
Minimum Age:
21
