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(323) 651-4421
442 N Fairfax Ave
Los Angeles,
CA
90036
34.079
-118.3613
Neighborhoods: CBS Television City, Central LA
Hours:
Daily 7pm-1:30am
Last updated 6.15.11
Category:
Restaurants, Bars & Pubs, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars, Lounges
What People Are Saying About The Dime
Featured Review
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Contributor
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…
Editor's Tips
- Parking:
- Metered spaces are scarce along Fairfax--search closer to Beverly, or pay $8 to park in the Canter's lot across the street.
- The Extras:
- There'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 Go:
- Max's often overlooked smoking laws, but they're strictly enforced by the Dime's staff. So head out front to light up.
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04/24/10
grab a drink
by louisepie at Citysearch
This is my favorite bar in LA because it isn't sceney, but its still a scene with its chill atmosphere, strong drinks and good music, its my go-to bar
- Pros: strong drinks, hot staff
03/10/09
Great Music, Great Drinks, No Frills
by NYlivinginLA at Citysearch
I've been in LA for a couple of years now and have to say that The Dime is the bar that I go to most frequently. The Bartenders are gorgeous and the crowd is always a great mix of people out to have a good time. I'm not used to hearing old school Biggie and Tribe at a bar in LA but the DJ's here do an amazing job mixing old with new...something you can't really say about many of the clubs out here. My only beef with this place is that there is no real place to dance but it's not really a dance spot I guess. The best situation is to call ahead and reserve a table (no charge). Definitely worth it.
- Pros: Music, Crowd, Drinks
- Cons: ...
03/09/09
A Hands-Down Bonafide Staple in LA nightlife
by LAreviewsforDATass at Citysearch
Is it small? Yes. But don't let that deter you from going to The Dime...its part of the charm of the place. The bartenders are awesome (always pouring strong drinks) and the music is good (a lot of rare groove, early 90's hip hop spun by some of the better DJ's that LA has to offer). The crowd is always good...a mix of young Hollywood industry cats, local residents, and true fans of real hip hop (ala De La, Tribe, Mos Def, Kweli, Pharcyde, Ice Cube, Dre, Snoop, Wu Tang etc.). In a town where bars come as quickly as they go, The Dime is truly a gem that is here to stay and is without question my favorite bar in Los Angeles.
- Pros: Bartenders, Music, Crowd
- Cons: I used to wear Cons...Chuck Taylors to be specific.
10/27/08
Great if you like bumping into people
by acemanLA at Citysearch
Drinks were Strong, bouncer was surprisingly not-douchey for a LA bar. But this place gets PACKED! and it's not like you have a lot of room to move. Get there early, and get a table (you just sit at them... not like you have to drop $300 and buy a bottle... weird).
But the place is cool, and music is good. Just expect at least one drink to spill on you and quite a few strangers to ask you "mind if I get by you bro?"
- Pros: Drinks are strong... Bartenders Hot
06/24/08
Great for strong drinks and early partying!
by DRH1980 at Citysearch
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
The Details on The Dime
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- favorite nights
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- very friendly help
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- interesting hodgepodge
- weird rrb
- fun sundays
- great wellprcied drinks
