The Griffin
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Phone: (323) 644-0444
- Cross Street:
- Boyce Avenue
- Hours:
- Daily 8pm-2am
Editorial Review for The Griffin – by Martha Burr
In Short
Black forest decor meets an low-key hister vibe under this cavernous, arched brick ceiling. Crimson velvet curtains and a long walnut bar are dramatically heightened with Germanic oil paintings, distressed tapestries, flickering candles and golden hanging lanterns. Curved red leather couches frame two huge stone fireplace tables, and intimate corner booths invite flirtation. An attractive mix of Eastsiders chat over jukebox tunes ranging from the Zombies to Fatboy Slim. On tap, there's Peroni, Newcastle, Hoegaarden, Guinness and Boddingtons; a popular specialty drink is the lemon drop martini.
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Insider Tips
Look GoodThe bar can be easy to miss, but is located right next to the Tam O'Shanter restaurant.
When to GoFriday and Saturday nights get packed; weeknights on the early side offer ample seating, great atmosphere and easy conversation.
Where to SitThe heated front smoking patio offers one of the few places in L.A. where patrons can drink and smoke together.
User Reviews for The Griffin
04/29/2008 Posted by sickofhollywood
A large group of my friends and I showed up at The Griffin on a Friday night to celebrate a few birthdays. I tried to show up around 9 pm to try to snag a few tables.......and we were able to take over an entire area! The place is awesome.........drinks are stiff, they have a great jukebox and the crowd was unassuming and friendly. We all had a GREAT time and have been talking about it since. I can't wait to go back! One of my friends tried to go again this past weekend and was turned away because his friend was wearing shorts (it was 100 degrees out!). So, there is probably a dress code, but it has to be pretty casual since I got in wearing my chucks! The only downside is the parking........it's not impossible but you might have to walk a few blocks. Oh, and apparently they serve typical bar food until 9 pm. We missed it, and I was bummed out because I found out that they serve TATER TOTS! They also have happy hour until 8 pm!
Pros: ambiance, jukebox, crowd, clean bathrooms!!!
Cons: parking
02/17/2008 Posted by csellmybelle
I went there about 2 weeks after the place opened back in October and I love the music selections in the jukebox, the drinks are strong, i love the outside window sill type seating, and i love the firepit inside. The place has a great vibe with an older crowd [definitely not your i-just-turned-21 group] and its just an awesome place. It is kind of hard to find parking seeing as there is no parking lot. I take into consideration that I went when the place first opened and the bartenders were clueless when I asked for a black velvet and a tokyo tea. It took them a while to figure out what a black velvet was and then another while to tell me they didn't carry cider. No problem, I ended up getting a vodka tonic. I still really like the place and waiting to go back.
Pros: Great ambience, drinks are a great deal, and great music in the jukebox
Cons: Parking is hard to find
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