Share(213) 687-3766
901 E First St
(Vignes Street)
Los Angeles,
CA
90012
34.0487
-118.2337
Neighborhoods: Civic Center / Little Tokyo, Central LA, Downtown
Hours:
Daily 7pm-2am
Parking:
Pay lot; Street
Bordello
Last updated 7.22.09
What People Are Saying About Bordello
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – On a gritty strip in the Little Tokyo-adjacent area thus far untouched by gentrification, the former Little Pedro's space has been transformed back to its 19th century roots, when it first operated as a brothel. The goth-style space embraces its history with scarlet-red walls and a cathedral-like stage area with crystal chandeliers and gilded woodwork. The space is now used as a live music lounge for budding local musicians and the hipsters that follow, along with flashbacks to earlier eras with bands like Royal Crown Revue.
10/01/09
Too expensive
by LJP at Citysearch
Place looks cool but $10 cover? $7 beer. It's a RIP OFF! There may be clubs that can charge that and then deliver some live show that is amazing. Bordello isn't there yet. The scene has not arrived adequately enough at this place to justify that big a cover. There are a hundred other cool spots in LA that aren't trying to rip you off with a cover like that.
- Pros: cool interior
- Cons: Costs too much
02/22/09
Terrible. Waste of a night. Would NEVER go again.
by anonymanonym at Citysearch
Absolutely a terrible night. Here's how it went down: Went for the burlesque show (which we'd heard good things about... but which doesn't matter after tonight!!). The show was supposed to start at 10. At 11 (an hour late!) a BAND took the stage (even though everyone was there for a burlesque show). The band played for 45 terrible minutes (loud, impossible to make out the singer's voice over the horrible sound system, terribly unappealing band in general - reminded us 5 times they had a MySpace page... not good). Once they wrapped, we had to wait another 20 long minutes for the burlesque show to start at which time 2 "burlesque" dancers came on, did a lame 2 minute dance then we were told we would have to "take a smoke break" because it would be a while before the next pair of dancers came out. We left at this point. Anyone in their right mind would. And many did. Waste of a night. Waste of $13 cover. Would NEVER go back. Only redeeming quality: the DJ had some good moments. He needs to get a new gig.
01/27/09
A Little Crowded
by SophiaNicole at Citysearch
A few friends and I went to check it out downtown. It was really pretty inside and the staff was super friendly, but it was way too crowded and the place is crazy small. It took forever to get a drink. We were kind of over it. At least the drinks were good, once we got them!
- Pros: Cute Decor, Nice Staff
- Cons: Way Too Crowded, Small Bar
The Details on Bordello
Parking:
There isn't much of a problem finding free street parking, and secured pay lots are available.
Know Before You Go:
The door policy is incredibly welcoming with rarely any wait or attitude from the rockers/bouncers.
When to Go:
Shows normally start at 9pm with a selection of budding "first generation" bands like the Morlocks and the Martini Kings making their L.A. stage rounds.
Category:
Nightclubs, Neighborhood Bars, Bars & Clubs, Singles Bars, Lounges, Bars & Pubs
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
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Minimum Age:
21
