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Bar Lubitsch

4 star rating
based on 186 reviews

Categories: Lounges, Dance Clubs  [Edit]

Neighborhood: West Hollywood
7702 Santa Monica Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90046
(323) 654-1234
Hours:

Mon-Thu. 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Fri-Sat. 7:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Sun. 6:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m.

Parking:
Street
Accepts Credit Cards:
Yes
Price Range:
$$
Good for Groups:
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible:
Yes
Outdoor Seating:
Yes
Music:
DJ
Best Nights:
Thu, Fri, Sat
Happy Hour:
No
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
Coat Check:
No

186 reviews for Bar Lubitsch

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"…dirty martini is the best in the city and live for their cucumber gimlet…" (in 13 reviews)
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"If you're a fine vodka drinker, you must check this place out." (in 68 reviews)
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"Russian posters line the walls and Russian vodka fills the shelves." (in 48 reviews)
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Alicia L.

Aliso Viejo, CA

4 star rating
2/7/2010

This Russian-themed bar in Weho has awesome decor, friendly staff, and really cool drinks.  The "hot cider" is basically warmed booze...but totally tasty.  The Moscow Mule (ginger beer and Russian Standard) tastes smooth but packs a punch too.  I suppose the drinks are expensive, but not too bad considering the atmosphere and the location.

Get there early to nab some street parking and avoid the line.  At certain points in the night, it was way crowded and hot.  There was sort of an ebb and flow to the crowd on a Saturday night.

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Alex D.

Los Angeles, CA

2 star rating
2/5/2010

Where do I start with my review?

I love bars, I really do. Dive bars, posh bars, all of 'em. Anyhow, I had never visited Bar Lubitsch...but I noticed a long line after frequenting Crown Bar a couple of times. By the way, Crown Bar is sickkkk! But one night I figured I should give Bar Lubitsch a shot. After all, there was a long line...

So not knowing anyone at this place and in the attempt of bypassing the line, I greased the doorman. I thought to myself, "this line is so long I need to be in there and be a part of all of the fun." Big mistake!!! I was duped. It was like courting a chick 'cause she looks bangin' only to find out once you put in all the work and after taking her clothes off that she is nasty! In other words, once I was inside the place was empty. So basically, this bar created a mirage. B.S. Gimme a break.

Before I  move on, let me stress to you that before I greased the silly bouncers, the one bouncer with long hair told me it was "dope" inside.  Since when does "dope" mean empty and boring?
After a while, however, 1.5hrs to be exact, more people came in. I love talking to people and there was one common theme: everyone that I met could not get into Crown Bar. HAHA. What a riot!

So basically this is Bar Lubitsch's business plan:
1. Pretend there is a line.
2. Bottom feed from surrounding bars.
3. Charge a lot of money for mediocre drinks.

Bar Lubitsch has only two variables in its favor. That is, they have a dance floor and is well decorated all around. Other than that, grease bouncers at the nearby bars for a far better experience.

female to guy ratio is 1:4

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Charlotte W.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
2/4/2010

I enjoyed my night here. A date took me here and we had a great time. There is a patio in the front for smokers (I'm personally not a smoker, but I understand some are), then there is the front bar area, with booths for conversation, and further in the back, hidden away, is another bar with a dance floor.

This bar specializes in vodka drinks. I wasn't drinking that night, but everyone seemed to enjoy their martinis or mixed drinks. I had a tall glass of water and when everyone asked what I was drinking I said, "Vodka. Straight." Eh, it was funny at the time.

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Katie B.

Los Angeles, CA

5 star rating
Updated - 1/23/2010

Another bangin' night at Bar Luby! It can do no wrong. No line, no fuss, no bad review!

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1 Previous Review:

  • 5 star rating
    11/28/2009

    It's like a mullet. Business in the front, party in the back.

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Ronjini M.

Los Angeles, CA

3 star rating
1/11/2010

So my friend loves Vodka and she really wanted to go here. I can't lie, I was really curious too.

Like I said about Winston's TOO MANY PEOPLE. The better thing about this place was that there is two rooms, so the front room isn't actually that bad as far as crowds go. Its a good thing we got here early because when we left at about 11:30 there was two lines outside the place.

I'm very excited about the vodka selection here, its pretty amazing, however, unless there is promise of a contained population I don't know that I will be revisiting this place. Dancing in the back room consisted of people squeezing by me every second. Not comfortable at all and not quite enough to have conversations either.

I suppose if I was a little drunk this would have been more fun for me.

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Eric T.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
12/2/2009

This is 3.5 stars but I'm rounding up because it's shortcomings are all in the eye of the beholder. It is a popular spot, and if you come here on busy nights expect to wait in a line. However, you will not get treated like you don't belong and most people in here are just trying to have a good time.

They have something for everyone. Smoking patio in front, crowded bar area with booths in the entrance, and a dancefloor with a live dj in the back area (and another bar). It's a clean establishment with a unique list of signature vodka-based cocktails such as moscow mules, with my personal favorite Bundaberg ginger beer, and strong cucumber gimlets.

Sit in a booth and marvel at the endless supply of vodka behind the bar or get live on the dancefloor. It's tough to have a bad time here.

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galy v.

Los Angeles, CA

5 star rating
11/24/2009

I've never had a bad time here. Everyone is cool without being pretentious, a rarity in LA.  It's a hip, mix crowd and so is the music, and unlike most other nighclubs in LA, the scene gets better and  better as the night goes by. I love that the music here never sounds mainstream or generic,  which keeps the Hollywood Sleazy crowd away.
I have so much fun here that it pretty much ruin every other night club for me.  I love that the place is divided into 3 sections: the outdoor smoking area, the cozy bar area, and the small, sexy dance club room in the back. So sexy and intimate. I  always feel like I'm in on a secret when I'm here...

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Clarissa B.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
11/6/2009

This has pretty much become "my bar." I live within stumbling distance, it's easy to get into, the drinks are strong, and I can get my groove on. Plus, the staff has always been good to me.

I always have a great time at Lubitsch, and I've brought many friends here. There's always a good mix of people when I go, too.

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ashley d.

Park La Brea, CA

5 star rating
12/24/2009

Bar, club, smoking patio. Good drinks, great service, perfect place to meet people. Win, win, win. Say hi to Eric, Greg, Justin, and Michael for me.

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Kortney R.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
10/21/2009

Love the red light theme inside this place. A patio at the front door houses a bunch of young people smoking their parliament lights. The main bar is fun and there is booth seating if you come with a group. Towards the back there is a dance floor and second bar, and apparently on Thursday nights they host some stand up comedians...
The second bar/ dance floor is louder than hell but fun to let loose a bit. Drinks are not that expensive and the crowd is mostly hot girls and hot guys- win/ win for all!

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Deez N.

Glendale, CA

3 star rating
8/10/2009

Angelinos call it "The Bitch" because in LA it's mandatory that you speak in a cool, truncated manner that serves the twofold purpose of demonstrating clever brevity and arcane local cred; but the nickname also inadvertently describes the experience to a tee:  unless you know the door man, it's a Bitch to get in; unless you know the bartender, it's a Bitch to get a drink; and unless you have the gift of levitation, it's a Bitch to get around the place because they pack that fucker like a can of stanky sardines.  

I, of course, don't have a problem when I go because I know all three, including the lost art of levitation.  That's me you'll see hovering over the masses the next time you go; sipping on my VodBull and looking down at you like the pathetic, thirsty sardine that you are as you flap your gills about the long line to the bathroom.

It's The Bitch, fool!  (Floating away) Stop bitching like a little bitch!

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Richard Y.

Portland, OR

4 star rating
8/22/2009

Awesome Russian-themed bar with a mellow bar in front and a small dance floor in the back with a dope DJ. No cover, a nice smoking patio and the girls are straight-up dimes.

I had to take a star off though, seeing how it was a bitch to get in (we got there around midnight though, to be fair), drinks were expensive and the dance floor was not only packed, but filled with people who were constantly pushing through to walk from one end of the room to the other for no apparent reason. Other than that, it's actually pretty fun, really not much more hassle than any other bar/club on a Friday night. Worth checking out for sure.

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Chris L.

Los Angeles, CA

3 star rating
12/15/2009

Nice place. Wish they had more beer selection. The bartender Abigal is good behind the bar, but not so good at connect 4!

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Brett-Patrick J.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
8/25/2009

Me + Russian Vodka =

We can dance if we want to
We can leave your friends behind
Cause your friends dont dance
And if they dont dance
Well they're no friends of mine.

Don't miss this place if you're out in Weho.

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Monica J.

San Diego, CA

5 star rating
Updated - 7/6/2009

Shiiiiiit, I still smell like vodka, almost 3 days later.  Strawberry Stoli to be precise.
Nice staff, pretty bartenders, VODKA, and for some reason the largest congregation of men taller than 6' anywhere at one time. Single ladies take note.  
We always close this place down - it's a destination, not just a stop along the way.

:)  Loves it

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  • 5 star rating
    8/20/2008

    Had a blast with controlled substances, taking naughty pictures in the back booth and dancing til… Read more »

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Jeanette L.

West Los Angeles, CA

3 star rating
8/24/2009

Been to Bar Lubitsch a couple times now - it's not my my favorite bar but it's a decent place and well worth venturing out of (gasp) West LA for a different vibe. The back 'dance' room is stuffy as heck but it's fun. It could definitely be oh, I don't know, 500x500ft bigger but hey, it's better than nothing.

Def. a place to check out for some different scenery.

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Saloon ranger a.

West Hollywood, CA

5 star rating
7/28/2009

I guess I should really give this place 4 stars, but I'm a sucker for a good dive bar, and this is it! it gets 5 stars for that...
A local neighborhood spot, I like going there to meet u with friends for a couple drinks. I don't think this is a place I would stay out all night, it does have a cool dance space in the back, you totally wouldn't even know is there, so a couple more points for that. The bartender was good to me when I opened my tab, so I was good to him back, extra points for that! Anyway, clientele is pretty friendly, not overly douchy so that gets a couple points too! If someone says, hey let's get a drink at lubitsch...I always say ok!

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rita s.

Van Nuys, CA

4 star rating
8/13/2009

This place is great.
Drunk people everywhere. Hot girls slobbing over so-so guys.
Shelves lined with all kinds of vodka - yes, even Popov and Kamchatka.
Bathrooms are tiny, but hey, who cares right? :)
Dance floor was way too crowded - we could barely navigate in the darkness. Music was a bit funky. If you happen to know the bartenders - you're golden. Not that hard to get in.

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Marissa L.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
5/16/2009

This place is awesome. I love coming here when I don't want to deal with hollywood but want to go to a bar in my neighborhood. The front is a open patio then there is a bar with music but the party is in the back with a live DJ. I usually head to the back bar and open a tab there, because it's less crowded surprisingly. Sometimes the DJ is pretty good, but last night he was all over the place. ( not in a good way ) but still had fun.

This place doesn't have cover which is awesome. It's a fun place to hang with friends. I highly recommend it!

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Nicholas A.

Beverly Hills, CA

1 star rating
11/15/2009

This place is overrated. I found the people at this place to think they were cooler than club people, you're not. I didn't find anything really interesting about this place other than the Russian decor, I found the service to be spotty at best and the layout was pretty bad. This place needs bottle service and to hold the losers at the door.

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Sunny M.

Los Angeles, CA

5 star rating
Updated - 6/6/2009

I do have many reasons to love Bar Lubitsch, one of them is that every time i was here, I had the time of my life. (or many times of my life ;) )

The story starts with a friend again going away. I know, you heard this from me before. But I'm just gonna share it, regardless if you're gonna CUF it or not.

I picked one of my lovely gfs, and headed towards WeHo. I was expecting two of my friends to be there, but we ended up being a big group of friends. Which was totally fine and fun! Because the goodbyes become more memorable that way.

First thing about Lubitsch are the bouncers. The nicest people will welcome you in, (at least that's how I got treated the last 3 times) I got the compliment for my hair (for the millionth time :D) and I got in, no cover yeehhaaah! After you're in, you'll notice the cute patio/smoking/mingling section. Not bad if you're smoker, it has chairs and tables for your Global warming conversations.

Second room, the main mingle room. On the whole you'll see some Russian words written, {Well keep in mind that Lubitsch means do you love it, just something with loving in Russian (Roman T. help me on this)}. It has some expressions that don't make sense, even though they're written in Russian. This room is a good starter for your fun night. The bar is vintage, has adorable female and male bartenders. But there is this specific girl that is so nice and welcoming, I always order my drinks from her, She has an updo with a flower on her hair (always). My favorite drink of the place THE LUBITSCH TOUCH! Vodka, Lemon juice, mint over ice=good stuff a.k.a. mood maker.

And third is the Red Room or the dance room or THE room. It has nice red design, it has a smaller bar there,  but it's a bar! and the DJ is spinning all your childhood hits. 80s, 90s, lots of old school and some latest hits. you're gonna get into the groove and shake your bootie. (Yes, everyone does it there).

And you will meet a random person (girl named London, Hi London)  in the restroom asking you about armenian, just because she heard you speaking your mother tongue and will take you to meet her friends and the birthday boy Scott, just because she happened to have an armenian friend. Hmm, an random and funny addition to the night and very memorable indeed.

All I have to say is Lubitsch is very Lubitsch! (has to do with love, get it? )

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  • 4 star rating
    3/3/2009

    One of my favs of WeHo.

    The Parking: right next  to it $6 (YEAH)
    The crowd: very cute!
    The bouncers:… Read more »

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Dan P.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
8/28/2009

Great place, awesome vodka selection, cheesy music out back.

Sweet.

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Joshua D.

Los Angeles, CA

3 star rating
6/24/2009

Theme Bar with nice vintage vibe.  Unfortunately the taste/class of the music does not match the decour.  borish rock at deafening volume.

the drinks are tasty but the prices are a joke 12bucks each.

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marisa o.

Pasadena, CA

4 star rating
10/22/2009

I love this place.  I loved it even more when I was just a $10 cab's ride away, but that's beside the point.  I realized I never reviewed my go to going out spot in weho, so here it goes: it's fun times with a dance area.  Get there a little earlier and you don't have to wait in line.  Molotov Cocktail is the way to go.  So delish!  Stay away from the cucumber gimlet.  GAG.  The people who work there are friendly, and if you call ahead, you can ask for a table.

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Dennis R.

Los Angeles, CA

3 star rating
6/12/2009

I stumbled upon a strange little place the other night: Bar Lubitsch, communist USSR's last bastion of hope in this greedy, morally bankrupt society of pigmen. I was with a group of my old college buddies (har har, that's a joke because we all just graduated) and we were saying goodbye to a friend of ours that is leaving, maybe for good (the same one as last time, actually - guess our final goodbyes weren't so urgent after all.)

As I approached I ran into a friend of mine that had just gotten kicked out for trying to use a fake ID. Those Reds, man, they know how to spot forged papers. Inside, the place was kind of a dump: cracked dusty mirrors, tattered propaganda posters, aging old-world philosophies... but my impression of the place jumped immediately when I noticed the hot, female, eastern-European looking bar-commissar.

I had heard that the place suffers from / benefits from spillover from the American capitalist bar Winston's, which is next door. So sure enough, into our little circle of impoverished working-class film students barged ten bourgeois sorority girls from LMU, wearing white, in stark contrast to the staff there, who all wear the mandatory red. They're Party members for sure. Either that or they're bloods, or work at Hot Topic (but definitely not both).

Eventually the groups saw past their differences and made their way to the back room for ironic dancing to lousy eighties music. There still may be an embargo against Cuba, and North Korea might have it's finger hovering above the button as we speak, but maybe, just maybe, with the help of Bar Lubitsch, the Cold War got a little bit warmer that night.

VIBE: dingy, old, themey
CROWD: stylistically mixed / opposed, dance-eager, drinking vodka
PRICE: $$$ (I think on weekends it gets pretty crowded, and there's a cover?)

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Kelly F.

Peoria, AZ

4 star rating
6/9/2009

Make sure to either be a hot girl or get there before 11pm otherwise you'll be standing in a long line. Not sure waiting in line is worth it, but if you can get in without waiting it's definitely a cool place to hang out.

I really like the fact that it has a front and a back bar. Chill out in the front bar if you want to talk with friends or strangers, and go to the back if you want to dance or reserve a table for a party. DJs can be hit or miss and it gets hot!

Drinks are a bit pricey, but good! Expect to pay at least $10-12/drink not including tip. If you like vodka, this is your place!

And oh yeah, don't wear a red shirt or people will think you work there.

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Ruth L.

Los Angeles, CA

3 star rating
3/30/2009

Ernst Lubitsch was from Berlin...um, what?
And why exactly was a  "Russian" bar named after him? I love him, and if you open a bar on his name, make it right!!! I love a good Russian bar, but good god, get it right - him  not Russian, him German. Crack a book, or watch the History Channel, if you can't read
Yes, much love for Lubitsch...great director in the 20s and 30s - made his name known for his romantic comedies...

but, about the bar...

Nice bar, would never go there on a Friday or Saturday cuz life it too short to stand in line...for a bar...ha ha are you kidding me ...NO

Nicely appointed, mis-leading in regards to the person it's named after, but the  bobble heads don't care about that...right? and  bring the money in...

Once on a Wednesday was fun. And enough

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Caitlin S.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
11/14/2009

Really cool vibe, cool drinks.

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Caitlyn M.

West Hollywood, CA

4 star rating
8/6/2009

A few of the best nights I've had out in WeHo have taken place in the backroom at Lubitsch.  Great music, good drinks and a FUN FUN vibe.  I've heard that Jones will deliver food here too?

Weekends can mean long lines out front... just sayin'!

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Mimi L.

Irvine, CA

4 star rating
2/28/2009

Yet another drunk review!  Dammit, Yelp really makes me seem like an alcoholic.  I'm not, I swear.

Anyway...Lubitsch is a great place to just go and chill with your friends.  It gets pretty crowded after 11, so you should come early if you wanna grab tables or seats at the bar.  Their drinks are really strong and really hard to pronounce.  I would recommend something that starts with an "N" and ends with a "-tchka" (go figure, it's Russian).  They do have a dancefloor (one word or two?) but it's filled with awkward semi-dancing people...-1 star for that.

Bonus: When you're done with Lubitsch, you can head on over to Winston's, which is only about 30 seconds away.

**SOBER EDIT**
I think that "N" drink was...nanotchka?

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Brenda R.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
11/4/2009

I hit this spot last night and I think it can become one of my regular watering holes. Cool vibe, the drinks were good but the bartenders were great! They were so nice and welcoming. I totally recommend this place!

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Jeremiah R.

Los Angeles, CA

5 star rating
5/13/2009

Here's the thing, there isn't much you can honestly say about Lubitsch. The aesthetics is nothing special. It has two bars. The one up front is Itunes powered and the back bar has a DJ. The alcohol selection is typical and the decor is nothing more than uncomfortable. Here's the kicker, you wouldn't want it any other way.

The first time I went, I ended up doing Tequila shots with the bar manager and the second, hello Pacy from Dawson's Creek, yes you can buy me a Jag Bomb. The place is unpredictable and always ends up giving you some sort of story.

I've gone to just chill with dates and I've gone with large groups to get blitzed. Its always is a good time!!

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phoenix a.

Los Angeles, CA

4 star rating
2/7/2009

The day after coming here, someone told me it was a vodka bar, and all I could think of was Balalaika.  See what happens when you get stoned before you go out?  Details blend in with the walls...and I was seriously intent on paying attention so I could Yelp this place.  Well, here's what I came up with.

I actually liked the darkness of the bar, a little bit above the creepy level of Circle Bar.  And all the art reminded me of the days when I used to frequent Gorky's in downtown, which was a little more propaganda-ish but nonetheless a plus for ambiance.  Russian blood red is a good sexy color for a bar. I also like bars that are slightly maze-like.  It makes me feel like I can go somewhere else and really not be anywhere else...huh?

I did not notice anything particularly "vodka bar" about this place.  Maybe it was all the awful 80s music that had both a negative affect on my ears and eyes?  I feel like I totally missed out on something.  I didn't see any chilled shot glasses a-plenty with vodka or anything special showcasing any vodka.  I mean, Balalaika has the chilled room with fur coats and Ushankas for the vodka libating.  Wha' choo got, Bar Lubitsch???  

Ok, I'll give that you've got a good vibe, a smoking patio area, smiling bartenders, and a guy that I got to follow around with Fatty cuz we were clowning on believing that he was Lil' Weezy when he wasn't.

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Stephanie C.

Cerritos, CA

3 star rating
2/28/2009

So, it was Friday night and not having any specific plans I called up my friend and decided to check out Bar Lubitsch after seeing it on Yelp SO MANY TIMES.

No cover, no line, $6 valet. All good so far! Upon entering the bar, it reminded me of old school East Coast bars where "Soprano-like" diners would kick back and enjoy a cigar or two with other fellow mobsters. But admittingly, I did enjoy the Russian decor and little hallway that led to the "dance floor" area in the back. A definite laid back atmosphere, with STRONG STRONG drinks ( I can't remember exactly what I ordered since I had nooooo idea how to pronounce any of it). But what I do remember was that it did have strawberries, and the other had a fire flaming apple as a garnish! Although extremely strong (did I mention that already?), it was nonetheless tasty =)

The music itself was interesting. Definitely dance-able to, but bc spacing was such an issue, a few minor swing of the hip movements was all that one could do. Oh and get there early if you want to find yourself a table or a seat at the bar.

Overall, a good bar to kick it with friends and to get your huge dose of vodka.

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Mike N.

Los Angeles, CA

2 star rating
Updated - 1/28/2009

You got me again Bar Lubes! (slams hand on desk).

This months credit card bill (which I had to cancel and redirect to a new account) shows you billing me for drinks which may or may not have been ordered by me (N. Mike 2009). Even after one of your managers explained that the falsly billed sins of the wretched would be washed away by the merciful tears of his word.  Lies (slams hand on desk again).

You know what? I paid it off anyways and for these reasons:
1) It was very close to the amount I would have been charged (albeit a bit more)
2) I don't want to shaft your waiters and bartenders of their tips. Mistakes happen. The person who got my card didn't try to fraud me. Perfect, but I stand by a moral contract between business and patron which was breached in this event.  Whereby the concurrence of wills was affirmed by me accepting the mistake made by your staff and your offer to subsidize my "tab."  

Good day to you Bar Lubes (tips brim of hat, pops collar to trench coat, and walks into the rain)

p.s. whoever got my card and signed my bill is a lousy tipper.

Reference:
N. Mike. (January 5, 2009). Asians: how they and their names all look
    alike. Journal of Yelp, 1(71). Retrieved January 28, 2009 from
    http://www.yelp.com/bi...

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  • 2 star rating
    1/5/2009

    The night's gallivanting ended with a humbling comment to my attentive server:

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Veronica R.

Los Angeles, CA

3 star rating
1/10/2009

"What? You've never been to Bar Lubitsch?"
"Considering I find vodka distinctly reminiscent of rubbing alcohol, I never found the need to."

And such was the conversation en route to this particular destination last night to hit up a friend's birthday bash. I don't know why, in my head, I pictured some Russian refrigerator-reminiscent club packed to the brim with cheap heels and hair gel, but hey, the mind wanders. Especially mine.

I guess that's what I get for thinking. What I found was a gorgeous, oddly vintage-looking set of rooms with much more than just vodka. I mean, if you LIKE vodka, you're pretty damn set, but should you rather use it to spot-clean your carpet as I do, you'd still be a-ok in libation choices at Lubitsch.

10pm on a Friday definitely had me rubbing elbows with some of WeHo's prominent trendsetters - whoever they may be - the problem is that I really don't like rubbing elbows. Literally. I like to be able to at least attempt a 360 degree turn when it comes to personal space, so I guess for my taste Lubitsch was just a little TOO popular. Oddly enough, the patio and front room were perfectly populated with plenty of breathing room, while the back room was filled to the brim. Then again, by the time we left there was a definite line forming, so I'm sure the abundance of space did not last long.

Still, it's a good straight-down-the-middle drinking venue and should the party gods request my attendance at Lubitsch once again, I'll be there. I'll just be hoping it's say - Tuesday?

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Brandon H.

Torrance, CA

3 star rating
1/12/2009

The whole Saturday night was a blur. I remember there are 2 rooms at Bar Lubitsch. We spent most of our night in the rear bar where the music was much louder. We also ran into Benicio Del Toro there (http://en.wikipedia.or...).

It's a very chill place in West Hollywood if you're into the hipster lounge scene. There was absolutely no dancing that night. Parking is a B*tch so I recommend the $5 valet parking right next door. Make sure to get there early because the line was freaking long when we left the place around midnight. Remember if you see a Movie Star, just act Cool.

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Emily C.

Dallas, TX

2 star rating
4/19/2009

TOO CROWDED.

Went on a Friday night with the girls. There was a short line outside, but being with 3 other girls, we just went straight in. Seemed like a pretty chill crowd, quite a few foreigners (perhaps true Russians??) There's a patio smoking area when you first get in, and then the bar area, and finally a dancing area in the back.

Decor is nice, lots of Russian words I didn't understand.

Drinks are overpriced as usual. Tried their Ninotchka, which is stoli, strawberries, and I believe champagne. Tasty. But not $12 for a teeny tiny glass tasty.

The dance floor was unbelievably crowded, but it seemed like everyone was just there to have a good time with each other, no super creepy men. The DJ played an awesome mix of oldies for a few minutes, but then it all went downhill.

Maybe it's better on a weekday...

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Chris K.

North Hollywood, CA

4 star rating
9/12/2009

A great place to dance and drink. It's not your average Hollywood ultra posh lounge scene nor the horribly serviced clubs.

This place is a great place for drinks, dancing and having great conversations. Good place to go with a group of friends.

The dance floor can get crowded sometimes, especially on peak nights. But the crowd is fun and definitely a better time for an evening than going to a Hollywood club.

Definitely recommend going here for drinks, conversation and of course some dancing.

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Cariann C.

Burbank, CA

5 star rating
12/16/2008

This review is long overdue. I've been coming to Bar Lubitsch for almost three years now; one of my girlfriends lives right down the street so we waddle on over from her place. The points I will touch on today:

* Getting in

* Drinks and bartenders

* Dancing/Meat Market

* Firemen

We're spoiled, we don't ever wait in line. But we've come here so much that I think we've deserved it! (I'm not sure if I should be bragging!) Stone and David are usually at the door on Saturday night and they are actually really cool once you get to know them. You don't have to dress like a skank to get in here. Just look sweet and pretty and be nice.

Justin is my favorite bartender here by far. He's quick, nice, and makes good, strong drinks. The specialty drinks are expensive but very good. There's a special cider thing they have during the winter that is like the best thing ever! You even get this special cool mug to drink it in. YUM! Cucumber gimlets are good, but please refrain from having four. Bad things happen. Trust me.

Dancing is hit or miss here, but I like it much better than some of the other more clubby clubs out there. Sometimes the dance floor gets kind of clogged with people standing around, but once you just start dancing, other people get the idea. Don't come here during the week expecting to dance. Really only Friday and Saturday nights are good for that, unless it's just a freak accident. You'll pretty much always be able to pick someone up here, the environment makes it pretty easy to do that. The quality of the hookup? You be the judge. Maybe I'm getting old, but I just can't bother with that stuff anymore. I mean, it's fun to flirt. I would just rather go home and soak my feet.

Yes ladies, the nice thing about bar Lubitsch is that it is conveniently located across from FIRE STATION NO. 8. One night, the men were coming back from some sort of hot fireman activity (perhaps putting out a fire or saving a kitten) and the truck was in the street blocking our way across. So one of the fireman actually jumped down from the top of the truck and escorted us across the street. Sorry guys, it was really hot. Don't get me wrong, I'm not anxious to date a firemen. But I did get a little wobbly-kneed.

Go here on an off night for a drink and good conversation, or go on a Saturday and be a banshee! It's all around good fun.

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