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(323) 461-2040
1623 1/2 N Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
34.1003
-118.3298
Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA
Hours:
Hours vary
Last updated 6.20.11
Category:
Restaurants, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Folk & Bluegrass, Alternative Rock, World, Blues, Rock & Pop
Bar & Club Special Features:
Minimum Age:
21
What People Are Saying About The Hotel Cafe
Featured Review
Tara Lis
Contributor
The Scene – Arrive early to score one of the too-close-together rickety tables, a la a Parisian cafe. Otherwise, you'll end up standing three rows deep behind the seating area. Attention is always focused on the small stage, where talented local singer-songwriters--and occasionally notable names like Swedish sensation Jose Gonzalez--share their musical vision. The cappuccino bar of the establishment's early days has evolved into a full liquor license, but there is still typical cafe fare to nibble on. – – The Draw – There aren't many places in Hollywood where one will…
Editor's Tips
- Know Before You Go:
- People come here to appreciate quality music, so if you need to have a long conversation during the set, do it outside. Discreet asides to your neighbors are usually fine, though.
| ambiance | 86.66999816894531% positive |
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| drinks | 52.779998779296875% positive |
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| food quality | 85.0% positive |
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| overall | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 100.0% positive |
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11/15/11
A Place to Avoid
by muttsymutt
We ordered four tickets online ($25 apiece) one week before Mary Fahl's appearance. When we got there over an hour early, the tables had all been taken except for two that were "reserved" for somebody, perhaps some friends of the owners. How does paying a week in advance not count as reserved? Anyhow, there were no bar stools or even chairs. Someone working for the club brought out two extra chairs but this still left dozens of people standing for the two-hour set. Potential patrons should also note that the owners try hard to manage reviews; I tried to post one on their Google site and it got taken down immediately. Also, I have noted the writing similarities in the unusual number of supposedly rave reviews that appear on this and other sites.
12/02/09
Cozy place to see your favorite musicians
by LaMaria
Get there early unless you want to be standing in the back. However, no matter where you are, if you are there to see one of your favorite artists it doesn't matter where you are in this small venue because you will be pretty close to the action. We saw Patrick Watson there and it was increeeeeible!!
- Pros: Talented artists, intimate
- Cons: Not enough tables
05/28/09
START YOUR NIGHT HERE WITH VELVET NIGHTLIFE
by scott123
Velvet Nightlife is a web-site that allows you to tell Nightclubs in Hollywood what you are willing to spend for table service. The web-site works with club owners to help them reduce the amount of excess inventory that they have every night. It is not uncommon for a customer to be able to get VIP bottle service at many of Hollywood’s hottest clubs for a fraction of the normal cost. I got a table with two bottles of Belvedere for $400 including tax and gratuity.
05/26/09
START YOUR NIGHT HERE WITH VELVET NIGHTLIFE
by scott8085
Velvet Nightlife is a web-site that allows you to tell Nightclubs in Hollywood what you are willing to spend for table service. The web-site works with club owners to help
them reduce the amount of excess inventory that they have every night. It is not uncommon for a customer to be able to get VIP bottle service at many of Hollywood’s
hottest clubs for a fraction of the normal cost. I got a table with two bottles of Belvedere for $400 including tax and gratuity.
03/02/09
Best in town
by shawnking33
This place is one of my fave spots in LA. I check out their online calendar once a month and usually check out 2-3 shows. The crowd is real, entrance is in the alley, drinks are good and they serve food( but never tried it). Best part: the music really represents the soul of LA. Cool place
- Pros: Music, Drinks, Crowd, Location
The Details on The Hotel Cafe
Place Categories:
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