(213) 625-7382

107 West 4th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013 34.0482 -118.2473

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Neighborhoods: Historic Core, Downtown, Central LA

Hours:

Daily 8pm-2am

Last updated 8.17.11

Category:

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

Payment Methods:

Cash, Debit Card

Bar & Pub Special Features:

Dance Floor, Happy Hour

Bar & Club Special Features:

DJ, Outdoor Seating, 21 & Over, Live Music, Late-Night Scene

Minimum Age:

21

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What People Are Saying About Bar 107

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In Short – An unassuming storefront entry gives way to a long bar area under 20-foot tiled ceilings with chandeliers, Mao-red walls and taxidermy deer heads. On crisscross plaid flooring, guests wander from the '50s-style jukebox to the deco-inspired bar amid a gothic collection of biblical art. Larger parties covet large bar-side booths close enough to yell in drink orders. Others opt for the smoking patio, or hang out next to the stage to take in weekly entertainment ranging from DJs to burlesque shows.

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Parking:
Snagging a spot can be a bit difficult on downtown streets, but there's public parking underneath Pershing Square for a flat rate after 5pm.
When to Go:
The bar features a Tuesday happy hour from 8pm to 10pm, with weekly drink specials.
Where to Sit:
Groups of five or more should call ahead with a credit card to reserve one of the larger booths for private parties and special events.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. “When you walk into 107 your first thoughts are positive due to the decor, but those thoughts quickly turn around when you go to order a drink.”
  2. “Just because a bunch of "local" losers hang out with no cover charge and make fun of Hollywood doesn't mean they or the bar are cool.”
  3. “It's just a very dramatically run bar, when drinking should be fun.”
drinks
82.34999656677246% positive
  1. “Cinco De Mayo brings a great drink special: No pants= cheap drinks!”
  2. “If I'm not at my other spots, you will find me at the 107 chugging a beer with a couple of girls, a famous rapper, some fellow USC Trojans or someone I just met!”
  3. “The owner and the security have become overly agggressive- screaming at anyone who blocks an aisle while trying to order a drink ,aggressively shining flashlights in people's faces for the most minor of perceived transgressions (example: leaning on the ba”
  4. “When you walk into 107 your first thoughts are positive due to the decor, but those thoughts quickly turn around when you go to order a drink.”
  5. “It's just a very dramatically run bar, when drinking should be fun.”
  6. “If you want to go or find yourself around the historic part of Downtown L.A. and are looking for a beer, a good conversation or just want to play a game of Ms. Pacman, then this is the spot for you!”
  7. “had heard nothing but great things about this bar, and was shocked at the rude service that was awaiting me.”
  8. “Just because a bunch of "local" losers hang out with no cover charge and make fun of Hollywood doesn't mean they or the bar are cool.”
  9. “Great music, good drink specials (ladies penny drink specials for all of the month of august).”
  10. “poor staff, poor drink selection, filthy”
  11. “Best Downtown Bar for great drinks and Good time”
  12. “I'm a local property owner in downtown, and this is by far the worst bar next to charlie o's.”
  13. “awesome locals bar”
  14. “Great music, amazing drink specials.”
  15. “Best Downtown L.A. Bar if you want to just have a drink!”
  16. “Great prices on drinks and full of interesting people.”
  17. “couple of friends from New Orleans came up to visit, and another friend who's been living here in LA longer than I have brought us to this awesome bar.”
menu variety
0.0% positive
  1. “poor staff, poor drink selection, filthy”
service
50.0% positive
  1. “Great prices on drinks and full of interesting people.”
  2. “The service is pretty good.”
  3. “and just generally gave me and others bad attitude and bad service.”
  4. “horrible service and surroundings”
  5. “Drinks were cheap, bartenders were super cool.”
  6. “read that there was poor customer service, but my experience was great.”
  7. “had heard nothing but great things about this bar, and was shocked at the rude service that was awaiting me.”
  8. “understand it was a busy nite, but if anything that means more of a chance to give good service and thus create better opportunities to get good tips!”
  9. “that tho the music is cool at this place the bartenders have serious attitudes!”
  10. “Bouncer at door was very rude.”
  11. “No cover charge and far from all that fake Hollywood s@#t. Plus the bartenders are really cool, just make sure you tip well to get the bell rung for you!”
  12. “poor staff, poor drink selection, filthy”
  13. “got a flashlight in my eyes, rude bartenders and a dirty bathroom.”
  14. “Bartenders have always been friendly to us.”
  15. “Skid row clientele, dirty streets, people who act like they've been let loose from prison hang here and make terrible noise outside.”
  16. “The bartenders are rude and shady with the bills and when this guy wouldn't leave my friend alone we tried to get the barbacks and door guys to help.”
  17. “The owner and the security have become overly agggressive- screaming at anyone who blocks an aisle while trying to order a drink ,aggressively shining flashlights in people's faces for the most minor of perceived transgressions (example: leaning on the ba”
value
100.0% positive
  1. “Cinco De Mayo brings a great drink special: No pants= cheap drinks!”
  2. “Drinks were cheap, bartenders were super cool.”
  3. “Great prices on drinks and full of interesting people.”
1 Star Rating: Poor

07/09/09

Great Bar Ruined by Management

by ChristieAnderson at Citysearch

I have had my past experiences with the owner of this bar, which included her screaming at my boyfriend in his face over something someone else did- and me getting kicked out. That is not my reason for disliking Bar 107. About a year ago, one of the security guards pushed a girlfriend of mine, and a guy we were with got upset and stuck up for her. The security guard pulled out mace and tazors- not cool. My friends are now BANNED for life from the bar we used to go to 3+ times a week. It's just a very dramatically run bar, when drinking should be fun. It should be bought by the 213 group. At least they know what they are doing.

  • Pros: Cheap Beer, Fun Theme
  • Cons: Owner Very Rude, Security Starts Fights
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

10/12/08

Unposlished hidden gem

by tappinkeg at Citysearch

If you want a bar with character, this is one of them. My friend and I went bar hopping this past saturday and we had gone to 7th Grand, Broadway, the golden gopher and another one that i don't remember the name. I then asked a random guy on the street and recommended 107. And it was by far the funnest bar to go to. Its a casual atmosphere where no one is pretentious. If you want to put on slacks or a dress, this bar is really not for you. If you just want to have a good time, i definately recommed it. After this bar, we went on to redwood and the edison, but decided to finish off the night back at 107. I read that there was poor customer service, but my experience was great. Plus, alot of girls from the downtown lofts were there. and were down to earth.

  • Pros: the bar's fun character. fun crowd.
  • Cons: Parking, a little bit busy so you do have to get the bartenders attention.
4 Star Rating: Recommended

08/16/08

I love it!

by tonibologne at Citysearch

This place is great! The decor is humorous and lively. There are 3 different places to hang out, by the bar in booths, by the stage and photo booth or outside. Perfect place to go to when you dont wanna worry about a dress code and just want to be a social butterfly. Love it so much I celebrated my birthday there and I didnt hear one complaint from my friends (even those that prefer to go out to clubs).

  • Pros: NO LINES or DRESS CODES!!!
  • Cons: small bathroom
1 Star Rating: Poor

08/09/08

Worst crowd in the world

by designpair at Citysearch

Skid row clientele, dirty streets, people who act like they've been let loose from prison hang here and make terrible noise outside.

  • Pros: Easy to go somewhere else
  • Cons: Noisy as hell
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

07/07/08

Hollwood DOUCHEBAGGERY need not apply...

by SAUCYMALONE at Citysearch

After reading other reviews, I felt like I need to write one. Im speaking for the people who ACTUALLY do frequent this hidden treasure in downtown. My girlfriends and I love Wednesday nights there because of the 'Bong, Gong show Kereoke show'. It great to see some American Idol wannabe get up there and get BOOED and GONGED! Because of this, there are always really good singers who show up for the prize Bong, its always a good show either way. Cinco De Mayo brings a great drink special: No pants= cheap drinks! I was a little confused when I saw so many people in there whitey-tighties, but I asked the bartender and he brought me up to speed.

This bar has it regulars, and of course a homeless neighbor wanders in from time to time, thats one of the many kwerks about going out downtown. I'd rather deal with that than Long lines, pretentious doormen, barbiedoll wannabe's and Loser nobodys dressed in Ed Hardy gear smelling like waaaay too much cologne which seem to any and everywhere in hollywood! Bartenders have always been friendly to us.. However I can say none of my friends go out DOWNTOWN with a HOLLYWOOD attitude. Bottom line if you come to this bar and act like you are somebody.. no one cares.

  • Pros: Black velvet paintings, taxidermy animals, Photobooth and Wednesday nights
  • Cons: People who go here expecting it to be something other than a DwnTwn DIVE BAR

The Details on Bar 107

Place Categories:

  • rude bartenders
  • great music
  • rude customer service
  • great place
  • great drink
  • cool bar
  • bad vibe
  • worst old chicago bar
  • amazing drink specials
  • nice big smoking patio
  • horrible surroundings
  • poor staff
  • best ms pacman
  • good tips
  • really good singers
  • dirty streets
  • very rude bouncer
  • lame old hipster
  • terrible noise
  • best videogame
  • famous rapper
  • cool space
  • still rather sketchy neighborhood
  • good service
  • good conversation
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