Red Lion Tavern

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(323) 662-5337

2366 Glendale Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90039 34 -118

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Neighborhoods: Silver Lake, East LA

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Last updated 1.17.12

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In Short – Decorated in a dark, Tudor-styled motif with stained-glass windows and Oktoberfest-themed decor, this bar is a little bit of Bavaria in L.A. Head to the main room downstairs if you're looking for a mellow, German atmosphere. A little too mellow? Go upstairs for a merrier vibe. Walk into the beer garden in a bad mood and the friendly service and atmosphere is guaranteed to turn your mood festive. – –

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Parking:
There's a small free lot, but it fills up fast. Some people take their chances in the nearby Bank of America parking lot after the bank closes.
Save Money:
Weekdays from 3pm to 6pm, all drinks are 25 percent off and a complimentary buffet of crackers, dip and other munchies is available.
ambiance
100.0% positive
  1. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.
  2. It's perfect atmosphere for a gathering of friends.
  3. The Bavarian atmosphere feels quite comfortable.
  4. It has a second floor and the atmosphere is great.
  5. The atmosphere is nice for someone my age.
  6. The decor upstairs was sooo cool and the ambience was comfort and entertaining.
  7. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere in the outside bar is wonderful.
  8. The parking in the neighborhood isn't so bad, and it's safe, so you can walk for a ways if need be.
  9. Great atmosphere.
  10. Haven't been in a few years now but always remember it because it's so unique you just gotta love the atmosphere!
  11. Atmosphere is warm cozy and inviting.
  12. a great place to relax with some friends and enjoy the atmosphere.
  13. If you like beer, great home cooked food and tons of fun, Red Lion Tavern is a great place to go to.
  14. They have karoake and the atmosphere is great and friendly.
  15. All the staff I spoke to actually spoke German, and the atmosphere was friendly.
  16. We actually had a decent-sized surprise party here, with 17 people, and the management was excellent in organizing the room for us (which is cozy but has real character - perfect for groups under 20!)
  17. There is nothing like drinking great German beer while dining in an amazing patio -- perfect atmosphere for gathering with friends.
drinks
93.55999946594238% positive
  1. We sampled the cold cuts meat tray and various beers.
  2. There is nothing like drinking great German beer while dining in an amazing patio -- perfect atmosphere for gathering with friends.
  3. German motif, huge beers, ice cold Jager shots flowing all night long for cheap, you just cant beat it!
  4. Their German beer selection is top notch for Los Angeles and the food is not that bad.
  5. The beer is all imported and is only $6 a pint which is pretty good by LA standards.
  6. OK place to find some good German beer.
  7. The beer garden is really cool (smoking is allowed!)
  8. This restaurant has an amazing beer garden all the way in the back.
  9. Foodwise, the beef rouladen and the red lion ground beef steak are nice dishes that pair well with a glass of Spaten or Hofbrau beer.
  10. There are many different rooms/levels to this bar which is cool as well.
  11. This German pub is a great place for drinks and a great hangout especially on summer nights.
  12. good variety of beer, all very good.
  13. The beers are awesome, the Jager is cold and the food is great.
  14. authentic german food teamed with authentic german beer and authentic german waitresses will make you feel like you've up and gone to europe.
  15. This place is a must if you love beer and good for or if you need a place to hang out with all of your friends, the biergarden is big and smoking is allowed.
  16. If you're looking for great food, beer, and entertaining help.
  17. Red Lion is a great neighborhood hangout in an area where there simply aren't enough of this type of bar.
  18. It's a great place to grab a quick drink between events or to hang out for the night with a group of friends.
  19. the beer is great!
  20. My favorite bar in L.A.
  21. If you like beer, great home cooked food and tons of fun, Red Lion Tavern is a great place to go to.
  22. Good beer and German food
  23. Great outdoor beer garden - informal (and sometimes rowdy) and friendly crowd.
  24. Sing downstairs, get fresh air upstairs, drink and eat everywhere!
  25. The beer garden is nice, with the option to smoke since it is outside.
  26. This place never dissapoints, from the half yard German beers to the open air patio, and authentic German food that really hits the spot.
  27. don't drink beer, but love German wines.
  28. This is one of my favorite pubs in LA for hanging out and having beers.
  29. Nice place to enjoy with some friends and drink some yummy beer!
  30. the beer is great for the price.
  31. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere in the outside bar is wonderful.
  32. But I was just looking to order a beer.
  33. German food is great - if you're into good German beer and food (which we certainly are) then look no further than this in LA!
  34. Love the beer and the bratwurst and the staff in their traditional outfits.
  35. The rooftop atrium bar is a spectacular setting to enjoy a HUGE assortment of beers served by costumed-bartenders with an attitude.
  36. They have great German beers, try the Bitberger and the female bartenders are a riot.
  37. It's a great place to have a beer and some German food.
  38. greatest place if you like real beer, it come from germany, plus great german cusine.
  39. The St. Paulie Girl-like waitresses and bartenders are very nice and will happily help you choose the right beer.
  40. The atrium is amazing, with waitresses in Bavarian outfits and one of the largest selections of beers I've ever seen.
  41. Then once inside the upstairs bar, I went up to order a beer and was apparently standing in the wrong area and was literally yelled at by yet another thug, I mean bouncer to move and move now.
  42. The beers are large, the Jagermeister shots are cold, and the German food is.
  43. The Red Lion is the best place to go in Los Angeles for your beer and food needs.
  44. Nice selection of brews to choose from and big screen TV to watch over a drink.
food quality
88.88999938964844% positive
  1. Everything everybody says about this place is true - great vibe, funny and helpful waitresses, quality German food - that spaetzle!
  2. This place never dissapoints, from the half yard German beers to the open air patio, and authentic German food that really hits the spot.
  3. The food is good when you get it.
  4. It's a great place to have a beer and some German food.
  5. The food is fantastic and the atmosphere in the outside bar is wonderful.
  6. The Red Lion is the best place to go in Los Angeles for your beer and food needs.
  7. The service has always been good for me and our food has always come in a very timely manner.
  8. Authentic German food was excellent!
  9. good german food, slow service
  10. German food is great - if you're into good German beer and food (which we certainly are) then look no further than this in LA!
  11. Service is always good, and food is fairly unique for those looking for something a little different.
  12. Their German beer selection is top notch for Los Angeles and the food is not that bad.
  13. The food is great here, the neighborhood is awesome.
  14. the Red Lion's authentic flavor is second to none.
  15. Great food, rude service
  16. authentic german food teamed with authentic german beer and authentic german waitresses will make you feel like you've up and gone to europe.
  17. The food here is so good.
  18. Good beer and German food
  19. The beers are awesome, the Jager is cold and the food is great.
  20. stopped here for late lunch and enjoyed a very good meal.
  21. We sampled the cold cuts meat tray and various beers.
  22. Foodwise, the beef rouladen and the red lion ground beef steak are nice dishes that pair well with a glass of Spaten or Hofbrau beer.
  23. Nice place to enjoy with some friends and drink some yummy beer!
  24. If you like beer, great home cooked food and tons of fun, Red Lion Tavern is a great place to go to.
  25. The beers are large, the Jagermeister shots are cold, and the German food is.
  26. You can always share a sausage platter and some potato pancakes with some friends if you don't want to have a big dinner.
  27. Sing downstairs, get fresh air upstairs, drink and eat everywhere!
  28. If you're looking for great food, beer, and entertaining help.
  29. The food is fantastic.
  30. Good German food that can be hard to find in L.A. Patio's a great place to meet friends.
menu variety
100.0% positive
  1. The atrium is amazing, with waitresses in Bavarian outfits and one of the largest selections of beers I've ever seen.
  2. get up grab menus from the fount door at a station that looks like some type of hostess should be standing to great people coming in.
  3. good variety of beer, all very good.
  4. Their German beer selection is top notch for Los Angeles and the food is not that bad.
  5. Nice selection of brews to choose from and big screen TV to watch over a drink.
overall
100.0% positive
  1. It's a great place to have a beer and some German food.
  2. Good German food that can be hard to find in L.A. Patio's a great place to meet friends.
  3. greatest place if you like real beer, it come from germany, plus great german cusine.
  4. This German pub is a great place for drinks and a great hangout especially on summer nights.
  5. This place is a must if you love beer and good for or if you need a place to hang out with all of your friends, the biergarden is big and smoking is allowed.
  6. The Red Lion is the best place to go in Los Angeles for your beer and food needs.
  7. a great place to relax with some friends and enjoy the atmosphere.
  8. If you like beer, great home cooked food and tons of fun, Red Lion Tavern is a great place to go to.
  9. Take a group - great place to hang.
  10. It's a great place to grab a quick drink between events or to hang out for the night with a group of friends.
  11. Get past the couples and old folks dining downstairs, and up stairs is a great party place.
  12. a great place and I try and go at least once a week.
  13. It is a great place to come and unwind afterwork and eat some german fare.
return potential
0.0% positive
  1. have seen the manager treat his employees bad and in return they treat the customers rude.
service
68.96999835968018% positive
  1. The atrium is amazing, with waitresses in Bavarian outfits and one of the largest selections of beers I've ever seen.
  2. They have karoake and the atmosphere is great and friendly.
  3. We actually had a decent-sized surprise party here, with 17 people, and the management was excellent in organizing the room for us (which is cozy but has real character - perfect for groups under 20!)
  4. Incredibly rude bouncers
  5. have no tolerance for rude behavior.
  6. All the staff I spoke to actually spoke German, and the atmosphere was friendly.
  7. The service is good and continues getting better each time I go.
  8. The rooftop atrium bar is a spectacular setting to enjoy a HUGE assortment of beers served by costumed-bartenders with an attitude.
  9. good german food, slow service
  10. The service is always great with waitresses in Bavarian outfits.
  11. When I confronted his rude behavior, he said he's not paid to be nice.
  12. Two very friendly servers waited on me, the later was very cute and wore black combat boots!
  13. Great outdoor beer garden - informal (and sometimes rowdy) and friendly crowd.
  14. If you like music, around 10 o'clock on some nights, you can hear a live keyboard musician playing songs people have forgotten.
  15. Great food, rude service
  16. have seen the manager treat his employees bad and in return they treat the customers rude.
  17. Love the beer and the bratwurst and the staff in their traditional outfits.
  18. But I have never experienced a more rude bunch of bouncers (or should I say thugs) in my life.
  19. Avoid Saturday nights, service is slow and the hipsters are swarming.
  20. consistantly the worst customer service from one of the cutest places.
  21. Good place to go if you don't want to deal w/ the annoying chic people of
  22. Everything everybody says about this place is true - great vibe, funny and helpful waitresses, quality German food - that spaetzle!
  23. The service has always been good for me and our food has always come in a very timely manner.
  24. They have great German beers, try the Bitberger and the female bartenders are a riot.
  25. Relaxed atmosphere and friendly staff.
  26. Our waitress was rude and useless at the beginning, but a quick word to the manager on duty and he fixed that extremely quickly!
  27. get up grab menus from the fount door at a station that looks like some type of hostess should be standing to great people coming in.
  28. authentic german food teamed with authentic german beer and authentic german waitresses will make you feel like you've up and gone to europe.
  29. The St. Paulie Girl-like waitresses and bartenders are very nice and will happily help you choose the right beer.
value
75.0% positive
  1. the beer is great for the price.
  2. German motif, huge beers, ice cold Jager shots flowing all night long for cheap, you just cant beat it!
wait time
40.0% positive
  1. Our waitress was rude and useless at the beginning, but a quick word to the manager on duty and he fixed that extremely quickly!
  2. Avoid Saturday nights, service is slow and the hipsters are swarming.
  3. German motif, huge beers, ice cold Jager shots flowing all night long for cheap, you just cant beat it!
  4. It's a great place to grab a quick drink between events or to hang out for the night with a group of friends.
  5. good german food, slow service
1 Star Rating: Poor

11/27/11

THE GRINCH WHO STOLE SCHNITZEL

by Brulo at Citysearch

The rudest treatment I've ever received from a restaurant in my life. We never even made it in. When I called to get directions and contested them sending me south of Franklin instead of north, I was asked if I had a map and when I said yes the man I was speaking to said, "Good luck!" and hung up on me.

My family and I were so looking forward to trying them out and enjoying a nice Sunday supper. We'll be dining elsewhere tonight. Can you even believe they hung up on me? I wasn't yelling, I wasn't being rude, I was just disagreeing with their directions and trying to get them to understand that we would be driving east on Franklin and that their directions to turn right on Griffith Park Boulevard would take us south --- AWAY from their restaurant. I wonder if their food is good? We will never know. Nor will any of our friends or relatives. It's amazing how even a stranger's rudeness can ruin your day...

4 Star Rating: Recommended

12/22/10

great bar

by dabboussi at Citysearch

i have been there before the food is great, i met new friends here, the place is cool awesome!

2 Star Rating: Below Average

04/21/10

shock

by kroq at Citysearch

I was a patron of this place for many years and yes I am German. The food is great here, the neighborhood is awesome. unfortunately I showed up on a Tuesday night where they had a German version of Austin Powers lounge singer that wears a white wig. I have never felt so insulted in my life. This lounge singer did nothing but make fun of Germans, the accent, & the culture. what an insult. I don't think I can bare to ever go back. No thank you, why would I want to go to a German restaurant where the entertainment makes fun of Germans?

  • Pros: great food & beer selection
  • Cons: horrible music entertainment
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

01/25/10

Another Great Patio Location

by TerryLady at Citysearch

There is nothing like drinking great German beer while dining in an amazing patio -- perfect atmosphere for gathering with friends. The service is always great with waitresses in Bavarian outfits. Sometimes a pianist plays live music. And the atrium has one of the largest selections of beers I've ever seen.

  • Pros: Patio, German Beer
  • Cons: Parking
5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

12/30/09

Excellent German Food

by techwizard at Citysearch

Excellent German Food at fair prices - Fine 'Old Tavern' atmosphere.

  • Pros: Cozy Atmosphere
  • Cons: Small Parking Lot

The Details on Red Lion Tavern

Place Categories:

  • good authentic german food
  • great party place
  • great real beer
  • slow customer service
  • great outdoor patio
  • nice outdoor beer garden
  • good service
  • great german beer
  • not so bad parking
  • rude behavior
  • great neighborhood hangout
  • enjoy good game
  • really good small crowd
  • very good meal
  • rude waitress
  • amazing chicken schnitzel
  • favorite bar
  • enjoy huge assortment
  • love staff
  • great vibe
  • heavy platter
  • very nice st paulie girllike waitresses
  • never rude bunch
  • great bavarian atmosphere
  • very good variety
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