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Backstage Bar & Grill

10400 Culver Blvd
Culver City, CA 90232
Phone: (310) 839-3892
Cross Street:
Motor Avenue
Specialties:
Happy Hour
Best of Citysearch:
Happy Hour 2008, Bartenders 2007, Beer Selection 2007
Hours:
Daily 11am-2am

Message from Backstage Bar & Grill

Backstage Bar & Grill

L.A.'s Best Dive Bar - #1 Rated Karaoke - Birthday & Private Parties

  • Best Karaoke--Citysearch
  • Best Bar Food--Citysearch
  • Birthday & Private Parties

The Backstage Bar & Grill is a legendary place that's been around for over 70 years.

Located across the street from Sony Studios, the Backstage has always been a studio hangout, but now it's also a favorite spot for birthday & private parties. There's never a minimum, room fee or any hidden charges.

Karaoke is great here, even if youre not a fan. It's L.A.s top-rated karaoke, hosted by the fearless KJ-Shane every Thur, Fri & Sat.

The food from Misti's Kitchen has been named the Best Bar Food In Los Angeles. It's the only bar kitchen in history without a freezer or microwave.

The Backstage is an old school place...dim lighting, cheap drinks, cozy firepit and the friendliest staff in town.

Drink at the bar that the Munchkins called home (really).

Visit our website: www.BackstageCulverCity.com

Paid advertisement by Backstage Bar & Grill.

Editorial Review for Backstage Bar & Grill – by Lilla Zuckerman

In Short
This dive bar is like a 1970's après ski lounge, complete with rich wood walls and a roaring fire pit to sprawl around. It has all the casual atmosphere of a mountain lodge, with exuberant and rowdy drinking, but these folks didn't just come off the slopes. Old-fashioned rock and roll booms, former frat boys dressed in suits shoot embarrassingly bad pool and the flirtatious barmaid looks like an old B-movie starlet.


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Insider Tips

When to Go

Thursday, Friday and Saturday pack them in with karaoke nights, especially Fridays with a grateful post-work crowd.

Happy Hour

Monday-Friday, 4pm-7pm.

What to Drink

The cocktails here are lethal--don't miss the Mai Tai, which rivals that of Trader Vic's.

User Reviews for Backstage Bar & Grill

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/28/2008 Posted by twynkle224

This place has become my new favorite bar in Los Angeles. The crowd is unpretentious, the drinks are cheap and strong, and the staff are friendly and efficient. The karaoke regulars are impressive, but everyone cheers for you even if you're terrible. (I should know!) It's also a great place to have a party -- I celebrated my birthday here last Friday. The cocktail waitress was taking orders about thirty seconds after we sat down, and she went out of her way to start individual tabs for everyone, so we could avoid the usual bill confusion at the end of the night. When her shift ended, she made sure to let us know she was leaving, and introduced the waitress who'd be taking over. The bartenders are fast (and cute!), and they sent a free round of birthday shots for our whole table. In general, the service is about a thousand times better than you'd expect from a self-professed dive bar. Thanks to everyone at the Backstage for such a great night! My friends and I will all be back. :)

Pros: Service, strong drinks, great DJ, there's a photo booth!

Cons: none!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

04/19/2008 Posted by unclemitch

What a find! I'm from Hermosa and my date was from West LA, so I sought a burger joint in between. Found Backstage via citysearch. On a Thursday game night parking couldn't be easier. Atmosphere, small and dark but perfect for a bar & grill. Employees from doorman to bartender to waitress COULD NOT HAVE BEEN NICER. Place was packed but we never hurt for service. Our burgers and fries were okay if you like PERFECTION and SPEEDY PREPARATION. The crowd was an eclectic mix of everything from suits to jeans/t-shirts and folks in their 20's, 30's, 40's, ??'s and everyone had a smile on their face - not so hard when you're having a great time. I will return. I will recommend to others if they're interested in a fun time and a great burger.

Pros: Great Bar & Grill atomsphere (unpretentious), Easy Street Parking, Terrific Service

Cons: I honestly have no cons to list

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Editor's Review

Blow off steam after work in this old-school Culver City lounge.  See the full editorial review.

Insider Tips

When to Go

Thursday, Friday and Saturday pack them in with karaoke nights, especially Fridays with a grateful post-work crowd.

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Bar/Club Information

Atmospheres

  • Karaoke

Parking

  • Street

Hours

  • Daily 11am-2am

Payment Types

  • American Express
  • Visa
  • MasterCard
  • Discover

Recognition for Backstage Bar & Grill

2008 Audience Winner - Happy Hour
2007 Audience Winner - Bartenders
2007 Audience Winner - Beer Selection
2007 Audience Winner - Dive Bar
2007 Audience Winner - Karaoke
2007 Audience Winner - Sports Bar
2007 Audience Winner - Bar Menu
2007 Audience Winner - Group Dining
2006 Audience Winner - Dive Bar
2006 Audience Winner - Singles Scene
2006 Audience Winner - Group Dining
2005 Audience Winner - Bar Food
2005 Audience Winner - Dive Bar
2005 Audience Winner - Karaoke
2005 Audience Winner - Singles Scene

Specialty ratings for Backstage Bar & Grill

Specialty Rating  
Happy Hour 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended  

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