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(323) 936-7070
5515 Wilshire Blvd
(Dunsmuir Avenue)
Los Angeles,
CA
90036
34.0624
-118.3487
Neighborhoods: Miracle Mile, Central LA
Hours:
Varies nightly
Last updated 2.03.11
Category:
Bars & Clubs, Restaurants, Lounges, Arts & Entertainment, Bars & Pubs, Entertainers, Halls & Auditoriums, Attractions, Movie Theaters
Payment Methods:
Visa, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Live Theatre Services:
Bar & Club Type of Music:
Folk & Bluegrass, Alternative Rock, Punk, Hip-Hop & Rap, World, Funk, Soul & R&B, Rock & Pop, Electronica
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What People Are Saying About El Rey Theatre
Featured Review
Melissa Gage
Contributor
Built in 1936 as a movie house, this indie music venue can pack in about 900 for standing-room-only shows in the atmospheric grand ballroom. Beyond an art deco lobby with sweeping side staircases and a small lobby bar, the main room features sky-high ceilings adorned with three giant chandeliers and maroon everything, from carpets to walls to curtains. A large bar anchors the back of the room, and if you really don’t want to stand, plan to get there early. You can try snagging a precious seat in the single row of chairs against either wall of the always-packed side sections. If you end up…
Editor's Tips
- Parking:
- Street parking on Wilshire is free after 7pm, but if you're in a pinch, valet it in front of the theater or use the pay lot across the street.
- Know Before You Go:
- Live shows usually end early so the club can chase everyone out and fill it back up with a dance-club crowd.
| ambiance | 83.33000183105469% positive |
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| drinks | 75.0% positive |
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| food quality | 66.66999816894531% positive |
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| overall | 88.88999938964844% positive |
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| return potential | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 75.0% positive |
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| value | 0.0% positive |
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10/20/09
One of my favorite venues
by BigRoger at Citysearch
I enjoy concerts at El Rey. It's the perfect size venue. Most importantly, the sound system is excellent. And the decor inside is awesome -- rich, classy art deco.
- Pros: Great sound system
- Cons: parking
02/09/09
wanna have fun DO NOT GO to el rey
by khashi1966 at Citysearch
wanna have fun go somewhere slse. There are so many great places in LA you dont need to go to place where there are rules as where you can sit, drink, stand and walk.. Staff is rude.Its a complete waist of time
12/17/08
Fascist Management
by ccfoodie at Citysearch
I've seen a couple good shows here, but what has gotten to me is the way the place is operated. The place has so many stupid rules that it can really take the fun out of the event you're attending. Tonight as I reached the ID check, I was told I would have to remove the gum from my mouth because there is no gum allowed inside the theater. Excuse me?! Inside the theater, along the edge of the risers on both sides, there are these curved sort of walls reminiscent of private boxes. Their height and the way they're positioned makes them ideal for leaning against while standing on the main level and watching a show. But, you know, you can't! Some guy spent the whole concert shining a flashlight at people because the management has decided you can't stand there. That may be for fire safety reasons, but c'mon, the amount of space they've made unstandable is wide enough for three or four people abreast, whereas the standable space for part of the way is so small that one person can barely teeter there.
12/15/08
Nice Venue!
by vivaciousdivah at Citysearch
El Rey is a nice venue in the Mid-Wilshire community. The staff is very helpful and relatively laidback. There is an opportunity to be close to the stage, sit on the sides, or chill in VIP. Either way, you can enjoy a show with an actual chance to view it. In regards to parking, be careful and read the signs very carefully. Some street parking has signs saying that you can't park there after 11pm, so know the hours of the show and how long you are staying so you won't be stuck with a $55 ticket like my friend was. Valet parking is recommended.
12/08/08
havent been yet
by grabtrees at Citysearch
but im really excited to check this place out, the best part of LA is going to different venues and knowing which ones you love and which ones such to see a show at. ill be going next week to see murs, so hopefully it will be good!
The Details on El Rey Theatre
Place Categories:
- great show
- great places
- great sound
- rude staff
- love el rey
- decent drinks
- unique lay
- rich classy art deco
- excellent sound system
- great service
- good photos
- beautiful decor
- stupid rules
- pretty good security
- nice historic ambience
- clean bathrooms
- horrible accoustics
- cool blonde bartender
- cool theater
- great 2bars
- quite good food
- recommended valet parking
- favorite size venue
- enjoy concerts
- sketchy restaurant
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