Little Temple
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Phone: (323) 660-4540
- Cross Street:
- Virgil Avenue
- Hours:
- Tue-Sun 9pm-2am
Editorial Review for Little Temple – by Brian Baltin
The Scene
The owners of Santa Monica's Temple Bar have branched out to the east, giving Silver Lake's dank ex-Garage space a stunning makeover. The look suggests Buddhist temple tranquility by way of Chinese lanterns, bamboo-lined walls, rock gardens and countless votive candles. Comfortable booths in the foyer give way to a simple raised DJ stage in the main room. The adjacent Moroccan-inspired area is highlighted by a communal bed and a wall-sized photomural of a holy man. The grooves here are more beat-heavy than its sister property's selection, but the mood is more of an elegant lounge--though some nights do get the crowd working up a sweat.
The Draw
The nightly lineup is anchored by a mix of deep house, hip-hop and Afro-Latin club nights. Regardless of the music, the alternately tousled and urbane crowd is usually always pure Silver Lake hipster.
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Insider Tips
ParkingWeekends, the small free lot fills up fast. Street parking is limited. Beware: There's a lot of faded red paint on Virgil that's ticketed.
Know Before You GoMuch of the bar is loud enough to make discussion impossible--two booths in the foyer are the best for conversation.
Where to SitOttoman-like seating in the main room provides ideal lounging, while the comfort level of the bed-like communal area is marred by an ultra-firm mattress.
User Reviews for Little Temple
05/16/2008 Posted by angiep0183
So this was my first time at Little Temple, my friend recommeded. My friend from San Diego came to L.A. to visit me, I wanted to show her a good time and hopefully get lucky. So, I decided to take her to Little Temple. At first it was cool, the djs were spinning all the old school jamz. It took me back way back. . . . by the end of the night me and my girlfriend were breaking it down in the dance floor when a fight breaks out and I got punched in the eye and pushed against the wall, with all the rumbling I loose my friend in the crowd. After a few minutes of trying to get out of the crowd I managed to escape, we had a matching black eye and I didn't get lucky :( Overall pretty good place to let out some steam, Oh and good music! See you next week.
Pros: Good music
Cons: Fighting & crowded
04/22/2008 Posted by shawson
Parking lot fills up by 10. No Valet parking week nights. Street parking not recommended. Area is just not safe. Go with a group. Heard the place is better on weekends. Had higher hopes for a weeknight.
Pros: DJ's
Cons: Dangerous neighborhood and parking situation...
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Schedule
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