Burgundy Room
(323) 465-7530
1621 1/2 N Cahuenga Blvd
Los Angeles,
CA
90028
34.1002
-118.3297
Neighborhoods: Hollywood, Central LA
Last updated 6.25.09
What People Are Saying About Burgundy Room
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The Scene
Whiskey flows and punk rock blows throughout this grungy, crimson-tinted room. The only decoration for the long, narrow space comes in the form of rickety ceiling fans, mirrored walls and red Chinese lanterns. A rough-and-tumble, tattooed crowd and in-your-face tunes evoke a retro CBGB's vibe. It's too loud for small talk, the drinks are relatively cheap, so pull up to the table-top bar or people watch against the back wall. A lucky few might score a seat at the corner table in front, next to the pocket-sized DJ area. The famous jukebox by the bathrooms features '70s and '80s classics from the likes of Johnny Cash, Blondie and the Sex Pistols.
The Draw
The low-key, hard-drinking, fast-living vibe attracts a rowdy cast of characters that usually includes Johnny Knoxville and his "Jackass" cohorts, local barflies and various Sid and Nancy types.
User Reviews
Anonymous
January 10, 2009
A dark and dingy dive bar right in the middle of seedy Hollywood. They play a mix of punk and old school rock which attracts a pretty cool crowd of scenesters. They even have an electric chair around Halloween Time.
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cauhengua_girl
September 29, 2007
always gonna be my home base bar. Cheap, cold beer, and great service. No lighting the bar on fire anymore though, its a wood bar so as cool as it was, had to end. Go long enough you'll know everyone in there. Attractive bartenders, Torrance is the shitt (and lord can the man sing) and the DJ's are always good. Just dont touch anything in the bathroom (its pretty rank, if you can, try and avoid it) and its one of the best bars in LA, but as with anywhere, weekends are ridicoulos.
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so_adorable
October 11, 2006
It's dark, it's low-key, and if you like loud rock music, this is the place to be. The drinks are strong and moderately priced. The jukebox is gone - but instead, you get different music every night of the week from some great DJs. They still light the bar on fire every once in a while. And Torrance is the best door man in town!
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Know Before You Go:
Pick "Ring of Fire" or "Light My Fire" from the jukebox, and bartenders may light the bar on fire. The jukebox shuts down at 10pm when DJs rock the house.
Look Good:
For another classic dive bar experience, check out nearby Boardner's.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Nightclubs, Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Taverns
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
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Minimum Age:
21
