MJ's
Los Angeles, CA 90027-2506
Phone: (323) 660-1503
- Cross Street:
- Rowena Avenue
- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 4pm-2am, Sun 2pm-2am
Editorial Review for MJ's – by Brian Baltin
The Scene
In a very short time, the new owners of the former Woody's Hyperion have succeeded in resuscitating a long-deserted venue, filling the void left when Detour turned into hipster hang 4100. With all outside light blocked out, MJ's has the vibe of a flame-lit subterranean grotto, and is ornately furnished in cooling, lacquered tones of black, grey and red. Diversions include a pinball machine, pool table, dartboard and endless loops of '70s gay physique films appear on video monitors. Weekend music runs the gamut from speed metal and industrial disco to classic rock and hip-hop, yet the large dance floor doesn't get much use.
The Draw
MJ's attracts scruffy younger guys and a respectable number of mostly straight women. The sweet-natured--and great-looking--bartenders concoct lethal libations, and when they control the music selection on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays, the obscure electronica selection is phenomenal.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodIntroduce yourself to the bartenders and they may pour more generously. On nights when they select the music, they might even play one of your CDs.
The ExtrasThe club is flexible about hosting special events, providing they remain open to the public. If you don't charge a cover, they probably won't charge you a fee.
ParkingYou can park in Trader Joe's store lot, but only after 10pm. Parking in the employee lot, however, is never allowed.
User Reviews for MJ's
10/31/2007 Posted by facetious
until this year this was a great leather bar that catered to the Silverlake crowd. Now with the new owner its just another cheap knock off of a trashy WEHO bar. This used to be the place to be. Great crowd, great bartenders, no attitude, great music, great pool players. Boy, those were the days. Now its a $7 cover just about everynight. Dont waste your time.
Pros: Great mexican food ACCROSS THE STREET
Cons: Original owner MJ moved away.
10/15/2007 Posted by mickmaloy
I wanted to post a review of my assessment of my experience with MJ's this past Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening. Despite parking could be a challenge to those who arrive well after 10pm ( I arrived early Friday evening around 9:30), the employees and Chris (the owner) were very polite and accomodating. While I cannot dispute the previous posters experience, the staff including the bartenders and the dancers are very friendly and outgoing. The music was very good on Friday and Sunday however I was lost on Saturday which I suspect plays current music which I have no knowledge of since I don't listen to the radio. I did not feel the bar was trashy nor filled with attitude or fashinista's but it didn't matter to me, I had a great time.
Pros: Great attitude/ vibe and notable eye candy/ draws a great crowd
Cons: parking but not atypical for the location it seems
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