The Dime
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Phone: (323) 651-4421
- Cross Street:
- Between Melrose Boulevard and Beverly Boulevard
- Hours:
- Daily 7pm-1:30am
Editorial Review for The Dime – by Lilla Zuckerman
The Scene
The space formerly occupied by divey Max's has gotten a face-lift and blossomed into a swankier cocktail joint with scarlet walls, linear modern booths and smoky mirrors. No bigger than a living room, this place buzzes with energy. Behind the tiny bar, ultra-attractive bartenders pour simple cocktails--don't try to get fancier than a cosmo here. Despite its sudden hipness, the crowd remains the same--full of casually dressed neighborhood locals downing beers and discussing their future screenplays.
The Draw
The music ranges from Elvis Costello to the Pixies, the drinks are strong and crowd is effortlessly attractive. But the real draw is the lack of pretension that permeates similar cocktail lounges. No velvet rope, no power players, no celebrity hounds here--just a bunch of 20-somethings tossing back strong ones and exchanging phone numbers.
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Insider Tips
ParkingMetered spaces are scarce along Fairfax--search closer to Beverly, or pay $8 to park in the Canter's lot across the street.
The ExtrasThere's an alternative to the routine grubbing at Canter's--head next door to Damiano Mr. Pizza, which is open until 6am.
Know Before You GoMax's often overlooked smoking laws, but they're strictly enforced by the Dime's staff. So head out front to light up.
User Reviews for The Dime
06/24/2008 Posted by DRH1980
Me and my friends always go here to pre-drink before hitting the bigger clubs, also not a bad place to end the night. I was also surprised recently when I found out they have food, even more shocked that it was good. I have no idea what these other users are talking about as far as getting in, I have never have a problem.
Pros: strong drinks
Cons: parking
01/27/2008 Posted by BrightYoungThing
This place was once so magical. But now has become a haven for pretentiousness. It amazes me how a place the size of a USC dorm room would require a door man. AVOID AVOID AVOID. The place is always crowded to capacity because it is so small or it is closed for private parites. AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID
Pros: good music
Cons: always closed, small as hell, clueless bouncer, no parking
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