(323) 468-9154

5851 Sunset Blvd (Bronson Avenue)
Los Angeles, CA 90028 34.0981 -118.3171

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Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA

Hours:

Daily 8pm-2am

Last updated 10.14.11

Category:

Bars & Pubs, Bars & Clubs, Lounges, Dive Bars

Payment Methods:

American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard

Bar & Club Type of Music:

Punk, Funk, Soul & R&B, Rock & Pop

Bar & Club Special Features:

DJ, 21 & Over

Minimum Age:

21

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What People Are Saying About The Bar

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The Scene – Around town, slick lounges are fast replacing dives as the places to get stiff drinks, rock out or simply kick it. This geographically apt named venue used to be Raji's--an establishment straight out of a Bukowski novel. While the exterior has been only lightly touched up, the new owners have completely renovated the inside. The narrow, yellow-tinted space resembles a vintage parlor with its deep-brown color scheme, wall sconces, flickering candles, hanging fans and high ceilings. A fire-engine red, rock-and-roll-packed jukebox sits next to the well-stocked bar. Outside, a…

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Parking:
There's additional parking on streets adjacent to Sunset.
The Extras:
The bar doesn't exactly discourage smoking (there are ashtrays laying about), which makes it a good-bad draw depending on what you're into.
ambiance
90.0% positive
  1. “Not a good location”
  2. “The atmosphere is overall decent but as I said it is very crowded most nights.”
  3. “overall, i think its one of the best bars in LA. the decor is spot on.”
  4. “bit far from the center of the nightlife activities but a cool place for a romantic evening.”
  5. “Beautiful atmosphere along with a lot of beautiful people as well.”
drinks
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. “The door guy is cool but he acts like it's the only great bar in town and supposedly not everyone is allowed in - umm ok.”
  2. “otherwise, stop by midweek when things are more mellow and you can just enjoy a good cocktail at the bar or in one of the booths.”
  3. “Used to go to the bar often to listen to great 80's music and be around a good crowd.”
  4. “the bartenders pour great drinks and the place it totally cool.”
  5. “The doorman was very friendly, we sat down in a nearly empty bar.”
  6. “It would be roaring one second (with 5 people in the bar) and then lowered to a decent audibility and then fluctuate again to roaring for about an hour it went up and down during the same song.”
  7. “The drinks were expensive for what should be just a little dive bar in East Hollywood.”
  8. “Nice bar to take a date to before or after dinner.”
  9. “the drinks are great the vibe is perfect.”
overall
100.0% positive
  1. “the bartenders pour great drinks and the place it totally cool.”
  2. “This nice place needs a better name!”
service
71.4300012588501% positive
  1. “used to really like this place but I have quit going recently because of the types of people and the typical Hollywood "hype" that surrounds it.”
  2. “The staff was pretty horrible- from a sleezy pretentious door guy to snotty bartender.”
  3. “Beautiful atmosphere along with a lot of beautiful people as well.”
  4. “There are some real snobs there and yes that includes the "famous" people.”
  5. “the bartenders pour great drinks and the place it totally cool.”
  6. “The doorman was very friendly, we sat down in a nearly empty bar.”
  7. “It would be roaring one second (with 5 people in the bar) and then lowered to a decent audibility and then fluctuate again to roaring for about an hour it went up and down during the same song.”
value
0.0% positive
  1. “The drinks were expensive for what should be just a little dive bar in East Hollywood.”
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/03/11

Relaxing

by javarascristof at Citysearch

I always come here when I get bored of just staying in at home. Great music and love the atmosphere.. Great way to get a little stress out of your life form a hard work week.. drinks are flowing and people here are awesome. Good spot to go with friends and let loose!

4 Star Rating: Recommended

01/30/09

absinthe?

by liltamby5 at Citysearch

Was it a mixed cocktail with absinthe or just absinthe straight up?? It's hard to find places that serve that alcohol!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/23/09

GO THERE.

by liveyourlifein09 at Citysearch

They Had a really good Absinthe Drink! OMG!

2 Star Rating: Below Average

01/23/09

Absinthe

by Poeticalmath at Citysearch

have you seen the aftermath from the sundance, absinthe is the new patron! definitely going to smash all the hype and take over in all the music videos...... watch!

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/22/09

THE BAR IS THE BIZZ. THE DOORMAN ROCKS...WHO IS THAT AMBER CHICK...SHE'S HOT

by ISHMAEL123 at Citysearch

THIS BAR IS AWESOME. ANYBODY WHO SAYS THAT WE ARE A BUNCH OF SNOBS.

WELL...THEY CAN KISS IT .... JASON IS AWESOME AS WELL. THERE'S ALLWAYS THIS YOUNG BLACK GUY THERE TO GREET YOU. ALSO,THERE IS CHICK WHO JUST OOZES WITH APPEAL.

i THINK HER NAME IS AMBER...ALL THE BITCHES HATE ON HER,BECAUSE SHE DOESN'T NEED TO TRY

HARD...LEAVE HER ALONE,SHE'S THE REASON . THE BLACK KID IS ALWAYS THE ONLY BLACK GUY THERE. BUT HE IS UNLIKE OTHER BLACK FOLKS . THERE IS SOMETHING CLASSIC ABOUT THAT GUY WHO ALSO SINGS THE BLUES.

OVERALL...THIS BAR IS AWESOME

The Details on The Bar

Place Categories:

  • totally cool place
  • awesome bar
  • great drinks
  • great music
  • very crowded atmosphere
  • beautiful people
  • good cocktail
  • great perfect size
  • beautiful women
  • pretty good dj
  • expensive drinks
  • dirty vodka martini
  • decent audibility
  • pretty horrible staff
  • near perfect martini
  • very friendly doorman
  • good crowd
  • great spot
  • perfect vibe
  • disgusting groupies
  • good location
  • awesome jason
  • really good absinthe drink
  • romantic evening
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