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Bar Lubitsch
Categories: Nightlife Bars Lounges Nightlife Dance Clubs Lounges, Dance Clubs [Edit]
7702 Santa Monica BlvdWest Hollywood, CA 90046
Neighborhood: West Hollywood
(323) 654-1234
- Hours:
Mon-Fri 6 pm - 2 am
Sat-Sun 8 pm - 2 am
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Music:
- DJ
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Ages Allowed:
- 21+
- Ambience:
- Hipster
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
373 reviews for Bar Lubitsch
Review Highlights
"Moscow Mule- Vodka, lime, ginger, beer, rocks."
(in 23 reviews)
"It has Cristall vodka, lemon, mint and other stuff."
(in 132 reviews)
"Great music, great drinks, great decor, good crowds."
(in 16 reviews)
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373 reviews in English
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Review from Royce S.
Tracy, CA
2/5/2012
I don't live in LA anymore - but I just had to write a review for one of my most favorite bars of all time.
It all started a couple years ago when a couple of friends I couldn't get into Crown across the street - all though we had a table, they said we couldn't go in because they had exceeded their occupancy...
So as intelligent college kids we jumped across the street to this bar. It was a Wednesday night, so I remember it wasn't too busy. We sat at the bar - the bartender...who isn't there anymore (and I forgot his name) was one of the nicest guys working behind a bar I have ever met - he suggested the Moscow Mule...which is my "go to" when I am there. It is delicious, not bitter and very smooth.
Over the next year we became regulars. It has a great atmosphere - the crowd is very diverse and eccentric. A dash of hipster with a mix of sexy, Bar Lubitsch offers a fun night out (dance floor in the back) or a chill night with friends.
The bartenders are always easy going, the servers are fantastic and even the security are gentleman. This is a must for me when I am in LA. I recommend it. It can be hard to get in on Friday or Saturday nights but it is worth it.
Cheers!! -
Review from Sandy C.
WOODLAND HLS, CA
1/25/2012
oh my gosh. vodka orgasm. I can't wait to go back.
They've got vodka galore from everywhere!
so many choices that my liver can't keep up -
Review from Justin N.
1/23/2012 2 Check-ins Here
The official definition for "Lubitsch" per my Google search:
Web definitions:
German filmmaker of sophisticated comedies (1892-1947).
My personal definition for Lubitsch:
A fantastic bar full with a great staff, vodka for days, tons of amazingly gorgeous women, great ambiance, and a stellar bathroom.
I enjoy my definition better, screw you Google.
This place really is the shit. Up front you have red walls, dim lights creating a reddish glow, a few booths, perfect atmosphere to bone up on your vodka skills because as a vodka bar, this place has plenty. One of my favorite places to stop by and shoot the shit with a friend or two. Or you can of course head on to the back room on a weekend evening, even less light, the music pounding, the dance floor packed wall to wall with party people. I can't even tell you how beautiful some of the ladies are that roll through here, it's kind of mind boggling. My homeboy had a massive case of wandering eye syndrome the other night and that's crazy because he NEVER does that shit, devoted boyfriend that he is. He just had this look in his eye like like "can't...help it... too... fine...."
How can you possibly go wrong? No seriously, tell me, because I've yet to have a shitty time here. Well, except that one time I saw a girl throw up all over the bar and herself. That was a moderate buzzkill, not gonna lie, but that's not the bar's fault. Ever since the first time I rolled in it's felt like home, I had just moved into the neighborhood and every single person working here from the door staff to the bartenders have been nothing but friendly, fantastic at the work they do. A lot of places hate on West Hollywood bars like this, thinking it's going to be all bougie and what not, but I don't see it.
Good shit, definitely got the all around complete package. There is a reason I come back time and time again, I just want to say thanks to the crew that runs this place, it's great having a go to spot I can trust. -
Review from Sue K.
Norwalk, CA
1/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
I had a cocktail that was lit on fire and tasted like apple pie but I was thinking "doesn't fire kill alcohol?" My only concern was if I was going to get a buzz from my drink. Damn should've snuck in my handy dandy 8 ounce flask.
Dance room in the back was way too crowded. I had literally multiple people's sweat on my arms from trying to do the running man shuffle for 20 seconds. -
Review from catherine p.
Los Angeles, CA
12/15/2011
LIKE!
Honestly, I can't say that I have clear memories of this place since I was already not so sober when I got here, but the place is great. I really liked the music and the venue was awesome. I had alot of fun. Definitely recommend for a good night out. The dance floor was pretty small, but nothing to be upset about. -
Review from Adrian L.
1/16/2012
This place is rad, extremely pretty, and has good drinks. BAM. Easy.
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Review from Rafael A.
Los Angeles, CA
12/27/2011
Bar Lubitsch does a great job of combining the bar, lounge, and dance scene all under one roof. The establishment rests on a large chunk of real estate and all three rooms are clearly separated.
When you enter, the first area is a small, gated outdoor patio. Although it's a bit crowded, it's a great way to get some fresh air, while also being able to enjoy your drink. The next room is the bar. This is where the establishment's true essence shines: a selection of over 200 vodkas from around the world, timeless drinks, and a dark, spacious room coated with brick pieces. A narrow corridor leads to the final room, which is the dance floor. On the particular night that my group and I attended, the DJ was playing classic R&B and hip-hop songs, which created a familiar and comfortable dance scene for the attendees.
Overall, I have only great things to say about my experience. Reasonable prices, good service, and a fun group will ensure an enjoyable visit. -
Review from Nina Y.
Los Angeles, CA
1/20/2012
I read a bunch of great reviews of this place - about hot dudes and awesome drinks - but the pretension in this place was just beyond. Maybe some people like that? I just wanted to drink, dance, and have a fun time, but I couldn't even dance because the back room was so crowded. I couldn't even dance, I was just being jostled around while people who were close to me attempted to dance. Definitely not my kind of place, but I will say that they're drinks were good and it was decorated really well. So, there's that.
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Review from Alex U.
Hollywood, CA
1/20/2012
Fun russian vodka bar. The back room reminds me of an underground club in Prague. Always fun times here and their specialty drinks are great. Try the Molotov Cocktail, and the Lubitsch Hutch (?)
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Review from Scylis A.
1/13/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've been here twice now and nothing memorable seems to stick with me about this place. The staff is great and very engaging. The bar is a bit too dark for my taste though. I seem to come on its off night, since there's never anybody on the dance floor or great music around.
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Review from Elaine M.
Temple City, CA
12/7/2011
I tagged along with one of the pole dancers/great friend on my team. She came for a girlfriends birthday. I loved the ambiance as soon as I walked in. Very classy,hip,trendy, but yet casual all at the same time It was freezing since I was dressed like a tramp, I took my coat. THE BEST PART was that they had coat hangers, it was very cool.
the first room was dive barish and they second room in the back was very speak easy, dim lit classy. Since this place is a oda bar, I ordered a cape cod, it was weak. spent about 10.oo a drink, but it is WESHO, so I guess it was expected. Every one looked happy, no drama at al here. Very versitile crowd.
A few drinks in, the DJ finally changed his elevator music to some crazy club beats! My sexy friends and I danced the night away til about 12:30. by then the whole place got packed like a new jar of pickles. I enjoyed it very much so. good looking people all around dressed to the T.
parking was 8 bucks next door, but fa-get about it.
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Review from Will L.
Cerritos, CA
1/30/2012
I liked this place. Pretty casual, bar in the front dancing in the back. Crowd was late 20's to late 30s. Looked like mostly locals. Was there Saturday night around 10pm. Pretty good crowd, by the time we left around 1130 there was a short line outside. People here are pretty diverse and cool. No snobbery at all. The bartenders and dudes at the door were pretty cool too. Ordered a ginger vodka drink that the bartender recommended and it was pretty strong and good. Overall, would recommend!
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Review from Lindsey G.
Beverly Hills, CA
1/1/2012
I love this bar. Its the perfect combination of everything you want in the bar. First you walk through the outdoor patio (ie smoking area), then into the front bar area, and through to the back "red room". I love the front area. Its great to grab a drink there before moving to the back, or if you need a break from dancing. Also, if you have friends that aren't sure what you want to do for the night, hang at a bar or go dancing, Bar Lubitsch is your place. The back area has a DJ, separate bar, and plenty of room to dance, that is until it gets packed. Tables are able to be reserved at no cost and you can put names on the list at the front so that your friends don't have to wait. It is all of the parks of a fancy club without the hoity-toity feeling. I always have a good time, great drinks, and great people watching as well. Easy parking or taxis available.
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Review from Leslie A.
Fort Worth, TX
11/27/2011
The best bar I've had the pleasure of visiting. Each section (patio, bar, club) has its own feel. I didn't get the pretentious LA vibe here at all. The DJ played top 40 songs that night (Friday), which are always good for dancing after a couple of tequila shots. I wore black skinny jeans, boots, and a leather jacket, so casual works here. Oh! And the doorman (bouncer?) was really cool. I have a feeling my friends and I will be regulars.
PS- They have over 200 types of vodka :D -
Review from Thea G.
Los Angeles, CA
11/23/2011
I'd make this my neighborhood bar if I could afford to! Excellent setting, and why not order in from Jones or Swingers while you are drinking? They totally let you do that here. I had a wrap party there for a short I was working on and they were excellent about getting us tables, letting us bring in our own cupcakes, and were just really, really, nice. There are always people celebrating something - birthdays, film wraps, etc ... Which means people are generally happy. Plus, almost everyone here oozes cool, but not in an obnoxious way. Its style is classic.
The drinks are expensive, but you've got to try the absinthe martini, it is out of this world. I also recommend going for the Josh and Josh show on Thursday - always an amazing line-up, and it is FREE! Also really fun for dancing in the back room on weekends. -
Review from sassoun h.
Sherman Oaks, CA
11/22/2011 1 Check-in Here
What a fun place. Great music. I mean really good. Awesome 80's and 90's stuff, vintage hip-hop and great classic dance music. Fun crowd, really good service. Has a main bar area, dance area in the back with another bar, and an outdoor smoking patio in the front. It does get jam packed though, so come early and grab some seats before you're S.O.L.! Celebrated a friends birthday party recently. We had an absolute blast.
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Review from Jackie T.
Los Angeles, CA
10/9/2011
I stumbled upon this bar one night when I was out for drinks with a friend, trying to find somewhere closeby I can hang out at on the regs. When I came across this place I was stoked.
I love the theme, there's ample space and with a patio and 2 bar areas, you can change scenery and not get too bored.
I dropped by here with my friend for a drink last Thursday, lo and behold, they have stand up comedy in the back room on Thursdays starting at 8pm. We got there just in time to see the end of Sara Silverman's set!
I will definitely be coming here on Thursdays much more often in order to watch some more comedy. The bartenders here are polite/friendly and have a heavy hand. I can hold my liquor pretty well, but after 4 cocktails here I couldn't remember any of the phone calls I made on my walk home from the bar!
I love this place. I will be coming here much, much more. -
Review from Panchary S.
Fullerton, CA
9/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Really crowded - most LA bars.
Crowd was all white or something, which is cool, but I'm a minority - and these fools are tall.
Drinks weren't bad. Music was AWESOME. I swear, old school stuff and recent hip-hop mixed. The dance floor is spacious.
Negatives: crowded, hard to find parking, and since it's a restaurant, there was food and plates on some tables.
Pretty chill though. I had fun - SOBER. -
Review from Tati R.
9/17/2011
By far my favorite place to go dancing in LA.
Let me get the bad out of the way. This is the place where I have heard the worst two pickup lines at this place.
1. Wow, why are you girls in the ugly people line? I mean, you are cute enough to go in the line with the attractive people.
2. We were just discussing Captain Planet, what is Hearts superpower?
Really, that is what you are giving us?
I have been to Bar Lubitsch three times. The first, a girlfriend and I arrived around midnight, easily found street parking and got in line. The line wasn't long and we were pulled out within 5 minutes to go in. The line was moving fast and they were pulling all of the females out but guys were right behind us. When I came on a Friday at 10:30, there was no line and they were just letting people in. I like that, little pressure, friendly door guys, The one time I came in the middle of the week, again there was no line but still a decent crowd, just of course less people.
When you first head in, there is a small outdoor smoking area with tables and chairs. My friend forced me out here for fresh air, there is no fresh air in the smoking section. On the inside there is a room with booths on one side and the bar on the other with remains more of a lunge through the night. A long hallway, which has the bathrooms, connects a back room where the DJ is, and people are dancing. There is another bar which is smaller but more convenient if you are dancing.
Why I love Bar Lubitsch.
I love this place because a lot of the pretentious crap from Hollywood isn't seen here. Most of the entrance is first come first serve and there is not cover. They serve a Pineapple Martini which I adore. A variety of people are there, older and younger than me, dressy and more casual, all drinking and dancing. Why do so many other places have a stick up their tushies? Bar Lubitsch does it right. -
Review from K G.
Los Angeles, CA
11/11/2011 1 Check-in Here
Top 5 Places in LA. I don't know what the other 4 are... but this is in the top 5 for sure! It's the perfect mix of everything. You have a Russian/European bar style set up in the front with a large selection of drinks and experienced bar staff, a front door guy that's not usually a prick and then a larger back area with a small bar where you can find some room to dance on the busier nights.
It's really the mix of types of people here and the not-pretentious vibe that comes with it. White, Black, Asian, 98% straight... it's all there.
Great music and hopefully by putting this AD up the manager will see it and give me his name for those nights the line is really long! It's a great place, but... I'd rather just come back when it's not so busy.
Oh! They also have a fenced in patio in the front that you can smoke... -
Review from Collin O.
Sherman Oaks, CA
10/21/2011
Really cool Russian themed bar on the aptly placed in the heart of West Hollywood. Cool setup inside, knowledgeable bartenders that make a damn good Moscow Mule and a carefully chosen drink menu and spirit selection.
Can get crowded but hey, isn't that a good sign? -
Review from Hungry B.
Pasadena, CA
12/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
I really enjoyed this place, even though parking was a pain. The bar was cute it was dark with red interior. Lots of yummy drinks like the absinthe martini, pineapply vodka, and Moscow Mule. The music was really good as they had 80's and 90's on that night. Diverse crowd with lots of good looking people. There were two rooms, one for dancing and it was packed. Lots of fun!
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Review from Borracho G.
Chicago, IL
Vodka is why you need to go here. So many types to drink and so little liver to let you. The bar has a cool euro feel and a dance floor in the back to show off your Russian babushka drunk dance. This place has all the signs of a great bar; Cute lady bartenders, Flaming drinks, drunk people, good dance music, and the hugest single urinal you have ever seen. The Moscow Mule is good but not the best I had. They use a bitter ginger beer rather than the spicier kind but the one good thing is they serve it with candied ginger and that gives it the needed kick. The crowd was a good mix of people and nobody seemed to be a douche except that one guy but he left early.
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Review from Anna G.
10/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
I've been here twice now. I really like the environment. I am not big of a drinker so it sometimes gets kinda boring when your friends are all plastered and having the time of their lives while I am as sober as a..a..well, as a sober person would be. I held on to my White Russian, pun intended, for the entire night taking tiny sips at a time. After having drank a quarter of a cup, I handed it off to my friend who downed it in merely a few seconds.
With my White Russian gone, I just stuck to cranberry juice. I felt cool with a drink in my hand but being absolutely sober.
The bartenders were super cool and I just loved the atmosphere of the place. The first time I went there, the music was off the hook..this last time, not so much.
Oh well.
But I totally love the maze aspect to it. Quiet cool bar....step step step...club status. Fun times yo! -
Review from Jena S.
9/9/2011
Once upon a journalist meeting...
They didn't mind that our group had food ordered and brought into the bar. It was dimly lit. Cozy and quiet to start. Not a bad place to talk about the local happenings and future. These are the people that tell you what's hot. It's no wonder they knew to come here.
We were people watching as the hipsters rolled in more and more...
We watched their behaviors and guessed on various observations. There were a few nice views.
Parking? Hope you get lucky. It was a mid week evening meeting and I was lucky to find a street spot within close proximity.
Drinks? Stiff and decently priced for the West side.
Not my all time go-to spot on the West side but it was def worth experiencing. -
Review from Maria Y.
Norwalk, CA
9/7/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I LOVE THIS PLACE!!!!!
the best drinks in town!!
just by their drinks alone i would make this a weho destination.
Drinks are 7-12 on average which is manageable for hollywood
Whats awesome about this place, is two contradicting rooms. The front of the house is mixed witch a bro/hipster feel. more intimate and mellow.
Back Room
whats this???!!! Oh yeah lets get nasty in the back. Well you can...
theres music and dancing. Its old school hip hop and house.
Tip#1:
-reserve a table in the back room. Youll have an area to sit and hold your purses and coats.
Tip #2:
-NO FOOD :( aha but wait!... get with your server. They'll get you a menu for their neighbor pizzeria.They deliver right to you and only charge a $2 delivery fee which is manageable.
ive been here 3x and had the best time -
Review from Anthony C.
Los Angeles, CA
9/7/2011
I was having a really great time at Bar Lubitsch. The drinks were good, I was feeling the vibe, and was in the company of some great people.
Then my buddy and I decided to head out. We spent most of the night at the back room of the bar but left his credit card open at the front room. When he went to close his tab, he was asked to pay an exorbitant amount for drinks he did not remember buying. When he asked for a receipt, the bartender couldn't produce one and told him to pay the tab or else they'd call the police.
Long story short, he refused to pay, they held on to his card, and he cancelled it today and ordered a new one. The fact that they couldn't produce a receipt is highly unprofessional.
Hopefully, this was just an unfortunate incident. Up until then I was enjoying my evening and will give Bar Lubitsch another chance in the future. -
Review from Claudine S.
Los Angeles, CA
8/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
I will not be back! This place is a little to dive-y for me. It's very dark and dingy. The drinks are way over priced and the fact that you have to pay a cover to watch someone perform in their back room, which has a terrible sound system, is just ridiculous. This bar needs a major face lift and fast.
There was two positive things about this place: they have a/c but need to not pump it so hard...the place was empty which means it wasn't hot in there. The other thing is that the door guy who checks your ID was really nice, super cute and helpful. -
Review from Valentina V.
Los Angeles, CA
7/19/2011
Great drink selection. Cool ambiance.
And I mean cool like cool used to mean back in the 50s - hip, stylish, you know daddy-o?
Always good dancing in the back on Fri/Sat. During the week you're sure to have a nice, quiet, dark room to sip your Moscow Mule in. -
Review from Sara J.
Laguna Niguel, CA
12/12/2011
It's definitely no wonder this place has the reviews that it does..I was fortunate enough to spend my birthday here on Saturday night (12/10), and cannot wait to go back. I currently live in Orange County but most of my friends live in LA (I went to school in the valley) so I wanted to plan a birthday shindig I knew my friends could make. I also didn't want to go to the bars I normally go to, so I wanted something different. I searched Yelp for a spot, and with the rave reviews and a few friends who had been here before, I decided on Bar Lubitsch.
I have to say, from start to finish this was truly the best service I have received at a bar. We got a table in the back and had to wait a few minutes (literally maybe 10 ) for them to clear out the party who had rented out the space earlier and the bar comped us our first round of drinks, so unnecessary but truly shows their service. Even while we were waiting in the bar in the first room, the bartender gave me a shot on him for my birthday. My waitress was KILLER! She was on it all night even though there were SO many people and multiple tabs opened at our table alone. I didn't end up paying for any drinks but I HAD to tip her, she was that great. I wish I could remember her name! Every single person that worked there really made the night enjoyable. I had a BLAST dancing , and the drinks were tasty. The back room for dancing IS really small but the music was great and I at least felt some A/C flowing so I never felt gross and looked birthday-picture-perfect :)
Bar Lubitsch is the bar other bars should strive to be like! -
Review from Sany N.
Orange County, CA
12/8/2011 1 Check-in Here
Cute bar in WeHo without an entrance fee & drinks are responsibly priced. It has multiple rooms to accommodate the variety of customers! Themusic was good because it was a compilation of hip hop and electro. It is reasonably sized and the location is easy to find. Highly recommend it for anyone looking for a cheap place with good music.
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Review from Jenn T.
Los Angeles, CA
8/14/2011
Awesome drinks, small, dark bar with a bit of a Russian theme. Went there for a private party. Great overall vibe. Would be a good place to go to with a group of friends as a lounge-y type place - I wouldn't recommend it as a place to go to to meet people - everyone seems to keep to their own.
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Review from Katie B.
Updated - 5/30/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I think it's a 5er all the way.
That being said, I was not a fan of the Starr Flower from Yelp's All Starr Rum Cocktail Challenge. (Starr Rum, St. Germain, fresh lemon juice, fresh cranberry juice, lemon zest, served on the rocks) Now the sad part about this is I went back again to try it just to be sure I tried the right drink as I love St. Germain and I don't get how this drink could be so overpowered by sugary syrup that I didn't even get a snippet of the good stuff. Now I know to stick to vodka here from now on.Listed in: Shewolving, Santa Monica Boulevard, I Don't Need No Love, All I…, Update ya, update ya, Move Your Hips Like Yeah...
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1/23/2010
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Review from Aidin S.
Los Angeles, CA
10/2/2011
I used to love this place. I was a regular for almost three years; every Friday and/or Saturday. The drinks are really good. The servers are nice. The guys on the front door are really cool and friendly. The bar itself is nicely made. It has a patio in where you can smoke and meet others. A front bar in which you can order drink and chill. a back bar in which they have a DJ and you can dance.
This all sounds good but why one star? I am rating this place base on my current experience (Terrible!!!) not the experience I had with them in the past (the best!!). The main problem now is that the bar is super crowed and the crowd is not good anymore. I liked it better when Lubitsch was full of cool, down to earth, and fun people.
But to be honest I usually even don't care about the crowd (or at least I try)... what is important for me is music.... and this is the main reason why I give 1 star to Lubitsch. I could easily ignore all of its flaws in the past as long as they had a good decent DJ...But this is almost 6 months that they bring terrible DJs who just make loud noise with no sense of music, and since I cant dance with that terrible music, I start looking at crowd, and that's when I realize how bad the crowd is. They are just standing there and there is no dancing, some even look bored.
To be honest I like house music and I am not a big fan of Hip Hop. I didn't mind it in past when the DJs were playing all Hip Hop and some House music as long as it was good music. I wasnt even nagging when they made it all Hip Hop after a while. But it is a big turn off when you see the DJs are putting the worst hip hop music and they cant even smoothly change the music. Ofcourse that works for the majority of Hip Hop dancers (which is just standing and moving your body a bit here and there) but when I dance I need a good DJ.
I had great times in Lubitsch; I would go there to just dance for myself; I wouldn't even care about crowd. I would dance and have fun. I brought so many friends to this club. I suggested this place to so many if my friends. But I think my time with this bar is over. Time to find another decent bar.
Cheers you all,
Aidin -
Review from Ari A.
Los Angeles, CA
6/27/2011
To be honest, I think Bar Lubitsch is a little boring. Sure, there's the whole Soviet era theme, but aside from that, the place just doesn't have much going on. The only thing unique about the place is it's theme and that can only take it so far.
Bar Lubitsch tries really hard to come across as hip and happening. I mean they hire hot staff, and have a theme, and charge $10+ for well drinks and keep a line out front even when there's no need for it. They even go as far as to have their door staff act like they have an attitude just to keep up appearances. You know, so that they fit in with the rest of the wannabe elite night life establishments!
Other than that, it's a small bar with a small dance floor, cheesy music, and overpriced drinks(yeah they have a nice vodka list, but you can easily get whole bottles of the premium vodkas they offer for the price of 3 or 4 drinks at the bar, so it's really not that great of a deal).
Sadly, as long as there are enough posers out there, bars like this will continue to stay in business.Listed in: Los Angeles By Night: Your…
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Review from Christine B.
Berkeley, CA
Updated - 6/12/2011
I came back here expecting some more good MUZAK but I was pretty disappointed. The DJ was playing more house/trancey stuff when all I wanted was some good hip hop.
BUT I came out w/ my best gurlfrands so the night was still a success and I will definitely be coming back!1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/5/2011
The dance area was CROWDED but for good reason. The DJ was sooooooooo goood. I didn't want to… Read more »
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Review from Margarita D.
Burbank, CA
8/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
Skip the front bar and go directly to the back!
No offense to the front of the house, but it just seemed a little too stuffy for me. When we got to back area, the bar is immediately to the right with booths outlining the walls. The decor is mostly dark red or burgundy with low lighting. Perfect to just sit back and lounge with a few drinks...
It was a DJ night and the music definitely livened up the room. The waitress was on point and didn't keep us waiting when we ordered drinks. There is a dance floor, but it's a little on the small side.
Drink recommendation: Take a shot of Fig Vodka! It's a little on the sweet side so be careful...it would go great mixed with soda water!
Will definitely be going back...hopefully not on a weeknight again though. The next morning wasn't pretty.... -
Review from John O.
7/16/2011
This is a great place to grab a drink and soak up some old-time Russian atmosphere. The bartender was attentive, friendly, and not light-handed - my only requirements for those slinging drinks.
The main reason I came was for a taping of Greg Proops' podcast in the back room, a room that I had heard a lot about. No disappointments whatsoever.
Hiding out in the dim lighting, swilling a vodka tonic, and watching a very funny man prattle on about what was under his skin. It may look like a Soviet dive, but there's nothing more American than pursuing the happiness that comes from good vodka, great people, and the right atmosphere. A+. -
Review from Christine C.
Los Angeles, CA
3/23/2011 1 Check-in Here
Cool, hip, red Russian vodka bar. You feel like you are in someone's themed room, than being in a swank bar. Nice.
Come before 9pm and you can stroll right in. As the night progresses, the place will soon get packed with lots of the "want to be seen" types. But don't let it sway you, because the servers and bartenders have no attitude and are all too willing to serve you what you want.
Prices are typical $12 for cocktails, and most of them are well made. The waitresses have cool matching red uniforms and constantly ask you if you want another drink, but not as pressuring as you'd think they'd be.
The front room you walk into is very casual, but still dark with dark red mood lighting and cool ambiance. Go past the hallway with the bathrooms and there is a back room with usually a DJ spinning after 10pm. When I went, it was cool lounge music. I hear it turns into a dancing affair as the night progresses.
Great drinks, cool atmosphere, interesting people, but don't expect to get a conversation in, since it's too loud to hear anything once the music and social noise gets louder. But certainly worth it for a well made vodka drink. -
Review from Shazia W.
Los Angeles, CA
7/21/2011 1 Check-in Here
Went to see the Greg Proops podcast taping. Since it is a vodka bar, I ordered a Chocolate Martini. It was just okay. I have had much better.
I read on yelp that their Mojitos are really good. So I ordered a Mojito. Trust the yelpers- it was awesomely minty and refreshing. Best Mojito I have had in LA. So I ordered another one. Hubby tried it and loved it, so he ordered one too. Oh the bartender that made my mojito was a petite female.
Next time I am here, I shall order only Mojitos.
The ambiance in this place is gorgeous and takes you back in time. The staff is friendly. They don't serve food but you can bring in food to eat while having your drinks.
The night we were here ( Wednesday 7-9), it was quite with about 6 people at the bar. Not the noisy mess mentioned in the other reviews.
