Little Cave

In Short – A vintage sign of upside-down bats beckons Eastside scenesters inside this kitschy neighborhood joint with a spooky-friendly motif. Foam rocks behind the bar give the illusion of a cave-like setting, as do the black spray-painted acoustic ceiling and cute bat-shaped cutouts on cabinets. Red bubble lights cast a warm glow throughout the main room, where comfortable bench seating wraps to the small DJ station.

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Parking:: There's no valet or lot, but free street parking is usually available on Figueroa or in the surrounding neighborhood.
Save Money:: Call ahead to see if there's a cover charge that night, and ask how early you need to arrive to avoid paying it.
What to Drink:: House specialty drinks like the Bat-tini and the Count Choc-ula are made with Blavod, the "black vodka."
Happy Hour:: Daily 5pm-8pm. Get dollar off all drinks.

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ambiance	100.0% positive	“The back patio (for drinking and smoking) is comfortable and pretty roomy and the side patio is also open for smoking (but don't bring your drinks out there after 10pm).” “Great n Dark atmosphere, awesome bar staff, Friday nights rock!”
dessert	100.0% positive	“dig the whole vampi-rish mood and have indulged in a Count Chocula myself, pretty nice chocolate martini.”
drinks	67.5% positive	“Great n Dark atmosphere, awesome bar staff, Friday nights rock!” “The place is great, no pretentiousness from the place, the people, the drinks, everything is just right.” “It's a great bar for smokers.” “The back patio (for drinking and smoking) is comfortable and pretty roomy and the side patio is also open for smoking (but don't bring your drinks out there after 10pm).” “highly recomend this bar to anyone whose sick of snobby unfriendly to cool for you type of bars.” “The drinks were good and they weren't overpriced.” “The drinks were strong, the staff was very friendly and the girl dj ROCKED!” “The Little Cave is a great bar to go and hang out with your friends and to also meet new people.” “this place is awesome i've been going for years, it's a totally chill bar with no pretentious people, down to earth, hella awesome bartenders who make great drinks, good music,overall this place rocks.” “There are no bad attitudes there and it doesn't take forever to get a drink!” “I'm not much of a drinker but this bar was really cool.” “second after La Arca de Noe Pupuseria for dinner and nasty Salvadoran beer) on a recent Highland Park pub crawl.” “I've never been to a bar with so many unattractive people.” “The bar itself was a typically lame eastside dump.” “This is a true neighborhood/non-hollywood/ friendly bar.” “love the fact the bar is nice and dark, the seats are comfy and there are plenty of places to sit.”
overall	93.33000183105469% positive	“Awesome place to hang out with friends and good place to meet news.” “The place is great, no pretentiousness from the place, the people, the drinks, everything is just right.” “this place is awesome i've been going for years, it's a totally chill bar with no pretentious people, down to earth, hella awesome bartenders who make great drinks, good music,overall this place rocks.”
service	83.07999610900879% positive	“Great n Dark atmosphere, awesome bar staff, Friday nights rock!” “The drinks were strong, the staff was very friendly and the girl dj ROCKED!” “The place is great, no pretentiousness from the place, the people, the drinks, everything is just right.” “got there early, but by 11:30 there was a line,arrive early to avoid the lines, there was NO COVER, which was awesome, a good mix of locals and hipsters, and eveyone was nice and friendly.” “The bartenders are nice.” “I've never been to a bar with so many unattractive people.” “this place is awesome i've been going for years, it's a totally chill bar with no pretentious people, down to earth, hella awesome bartenders who make great drinks, good music,overall this place rocks.” “The Little Cave is a great bar to go and hang out with your friends and to also meet new people.” “Great staff.” “This is a true neighborhood/non-hollywood/ friendly bar.” “The bartenders are great, don't be scared to get their names and make friends.” “Everyone is sooo friendly and the bartenders know exactly what they're doing.” “TO certain people this might be a place full of unatractive people.”
value	100.0% positive	“The drinks were good and they weren't overpriced.”

06/03/11

Charming!

by misterzuniga at Citysearch

An unpretentious, dark dive with real rye whiskey? Now that's right up my alley! Love the music and the decor is cool. Had Elvira sat on my lap and let me motorboat her, I'd have given a 5th star, J/K!

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05/11/09

this place rocks

by sadistik at Citysearch

this place is awesome i've been going for years, it's a totally chill bar with no pretentious people, down to earth, hella awesome bartenders who make great drinks, good music,overall this place rocks. and it's right in front of a fire station so you have an option of where to drop off the people who can't hold their liquor, haha. seriously this place is awesome.

Pros: best bar ever
Cons: none

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02/22/09

Where everybody knows your name........

by sochimochi at Citysearch

Sweet Sweet little cave, home away from home..!!!

I've been going to the cave for a few years now and i gots to say i've never felt as home as i do at this bar. This is the only bar that i can go into by MYSELF and feel totally comfortable without my girls or boyfriend. Its hard to find a bar like that as a girl. This is a true neighborhood/non-hollywood/ friendly bar. Now i'm not a highland park local, i used to live in the HLP years ago but now i live in downtown, and this bar is worth my time anytime. I've never met such a fun staff, especially the girl dj caroline. She is what makes weekends at the little cave good times. I've only met her a few times but she totally remembers the songs i request whenever i go. I tried to convince her to dj at one of my house parties but the little cave has her locked on friday nights, and rightfully so.(but if you ever can dj my partys please !! ) They play all different types of music at the cave, even though the 80's are quite popular there, the dj usually has whatever your in the mood for. Now, another thing i love about the cave is the jager bombs... i'm a huge fan of those and on some nights there only $5 bucks...!!! woohooo!!!! Theres an outdoor patio bar that takes cash only, and a huge smoking patio area, i've heard lots of bars in cities are banning smoking, The little cave has a big heated smoking patio. another thing is that i've never have trouble parking, tons of street parking and to top the night off, there's a lady outside selling danger dogs!!! how else could i end the night at the cave any better way, i recommend going to the little cave on Tuesdays for the totally 80's night, and wednesdays for punk rock night and the best night there is Friday. Friday is a high energy fun party night.

my ONLY complaint about the cave is the girls bathroom,theres only one stall and the line does get a lil long on weekends to use it, wish the stalls were bigger. besides that good job!!!!

Pros: dj caroline,parking,tuesdays,ambience,
Cons: only one girls bathroom stall

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11/20/08

BEST DIVE EVER!!

by LOVELIFE77 at Citysearch

THIS PLACE WAS GREAT!

THE DRINKS WERE AMAZING AND ALSO THE STAFF WAS REALLY NICE .

ALL OF US ENJOYED OURSELVES AND WILL BE RETURNING REAL SOON!

Pros: nice staff, good drinks,chill atmosphere
Cons: parking

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11/16/08

THis is not HOllywood!..thank GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ITs THe Litttle CAVE!

by ValTron at Citysearch

TO certain people this might be a place full of unatractive people...that just means they dont be long here...Contrary to what comments have been left i'd like to say that ive met great friends at the cave during the last three years and i still talk to them today.... dj, dancing, mingling its all that without the hassle of meeting snobby people that wont talk to you unless you look like a movie star...SO if your down to earth and tired of the "up-scale" crowd this is perfect!

Pros: no cover,always parking,friendly smiles
Cons: every now and then a group of snobs will come in through the door and almost ruin the atmosphere.

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06/03/11

Charming!

by misterzuniga at Citysearch

05/11/09

this place rocks

by sadistik at Citysearch

02/22/09

Where everybody knows your name........

by sochimochi at Citysearch

11/20/08

BEST DIVE EVER!!

by LOVELIFE77 at Citysearch

11/16/08

THis is not HOllywood!..thank GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ITs THe Litttle CAVE!

by ValTron at Citysearch

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