Broadway Bar

06/21/09

crackin

by v735 at Citysearch

Last week, great place slightly crowded on sats,but music is very diveres, dress code is not so much enforced.

• Pros: music people
• Cons: forever to get a drink better getting 2nd floor

09/26/08

Awesome bar.

by Jimboslim at Citysearch

Weekends can be crowded, but weeknights are perfect for chilling with friends. The music varies but is always good. Cool atmosphere, strong drinks, and great bartenders. Tony Rocks!

09/05/08

The best bar in downtown LA

by AllaboutLA at Citysearch

Downtown LA is definitely up and coming and in my opinion, The Broadway Bar is the best of the night life bars that have sprouted up within the past couple of years. If your looking for great ambience and atmosphere, this is the spot. Good for a date night or to go out with your group of friends. Reasonable prices, diverse clientele and good bartenders. I went to a show next door at the Orpheum theatre and was pleasantly suprised to find this cool bar welcoming my friends and I. apparently they have dj's on the weekends which is a bonus plus a great upstairs lounge/bar and a balcony overlooking Broadway. Definitely a fun experience.

• Pros: great service. good atmosphere
• Cons: no restaurants close by

08/15/08

Tony is the worst bartender to have at the Broadway Bar!

by catlady69 at Citysearch

We went to Siggraph at the downtown convention center and decided to do some bar hopping. We started at CiUDAD and then went over to the Library Bar and then looked at Casey's and couldn't get into Seven Grand because we had shorts on, the Golden Gopher didn't open until 8:00 so we had the unfortunate experience of going to the Broadway Bar. Tony was our disappointing bartender who overcharged us even when I asked him when Happy Hour was. Happy Hour is from 5-8 which his co-worker informed us, any of the drinks were a dollar off. It was before 8 p.m. and we were charged $8 for a super low quality, small margarita with Montezuma tequila, $6 for a Guiness and $5 for a Blue Moon. The bar had no air conditioning. Tony was an absolute zero and really ruined my buzz. Marcos gave us some not so good, small, chilled tequila shot to compensate us and it sucked. This is a horrible neighborhood, super scummy and the worst first impression to have of a bar. This Tony character told me he was an owner when I asked him, but surely he must have been lying. I would recommend going to the Library Bar because they are honest about their prices, it's nice, in a better area with much better quality beers and a nice staff and way busier!!! After, we stopped in to check out the Golden Gopher and the bartender was really nice but the tap beer selection sucked. Go anywhere but the Broadway Bar, you've been warned!

• Pros: Just walk in and take a look the bar is interesting to see but not hang out at.
• Cons: Tony the bartender, charging different people different prices, bad neighborhood, no A/C.

02/02/08

GOOD HIDDEN BAR IN DOWNTOWN LA

by mynameisvero at Citysearch

LOVED THE ATMOSPHERE HERE! IT IS BUSY AND MIGHT HAVE TROUBLE GETTING SITS IF YOURE NOT THERE EARLY. THE PRICES ARE AVERAGE ABOUT 10-15 BUCKS. THE SCENE REMINDS ME OF THE SCENE IN GARDEN STATE WHERE THE WALLPAPER MATCHES THE GUYS SHIRT...LOL YEAH THAT WILL TRIP YOU OUT A BIT. SO, THE BARTENDERS ARE BUSY SO DON'T EXPECT TO GET YOUR DRINKS ASAP, BE PATIENT...RELAX AND JUST CHILL. THE PARKING LOT IS HUGE ABOUT 5 BUCKS BUT THEY HAVE SECURITY AND ITS JUST NEXT DOOR WHICH IS GREAT! THEY REALLY DO CARD YOU AND I HAD A BIT OF TROUBLE GETTING IN WITH MY MILITARY ID BUT THEY LET ME IN, NO BIGGI. IF YOUR A SMOKER THEY HAVE A BALCONY UPSTAIRS.

• Pros: COOL TO HANG OUT, LIGHTS ARE TOO DIM
• Cons: BUSY, COULD TAKE A MINUTE TO GET YOUR DRINKS

10/26/07

great 40's spot

by cdisip at Citysearch

I guess it's not a coincidence that I happen to love all of 213Ventures' bars. Broadway bar is spacious and has two levels, making it great for groups. The bartenders are great, and they have a good selection of specialty drinks available.

06/02/07

no cover, cheapish drinks...watmorecouldyouwant?

by sunnie1oo4 at Citysearch

eclectic crowd...but the best part...no lines and no cover...no pretentious asses making you feel bad about yourself...just fun and good times...will be back for sure

04/11/07

Racistas Beware: Good drinks. Good prices. Low key. Great Time.

by fallengirl at Citysearch

The broadway bar is perfect to meet up with friends, listen to some music in a low pressure type setting. The crowd is diverse and friendly. Racistas would dislike the bar and should avoid it all costs. The crowd is more progressive and colorful. The drinks are reasonably priced and parking is conveniently located next door (free).

I don't reccommend parking on the street. Wednesdays are good if you like reggae/dub. NO cover and $3 dollar beers all night.

Racistas beware.

• Pros: parking, people, atmosphere, music
• Cons: a sprinkled ignorant person here n there.

05/25/06

Downtown's Best Kept Secret

by 28 at Citysearch

I made my first visit last night before a show and loved everything about it but most importantly the service. The bartender was awesome. This is the type of place where you go hang out and have a good time without any drama. Don't go there if you have the "I-want-to-see" or "I-want-to-be-seen" attitude. No one here cares. Drink and be merry. Period. Will definitely be back. Did I mention the service was awesome? Oh yeah, if you're hungry they will provide you with menus from two local pizza joints that deliver to BB. Great drinks, customer service, atmosphere. It's great!

• Pros: Location, Reasonable prices, Intimate

12/16/05

Great Drinks, Great Price

by brneechk at Citysearch

I've been to this bar twice and the service is always great. The prices are great and the quality of the drinks are even better. Great atmosphere but would be even better if they opened the upstairs. People are also great that they're cool but not trendy. It feels like a sophisticated neighborhood bar where people are just cool, laid back and service is great. Love it!

• Pros: drinks, price, service