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Cha Cha Lounge
- Hours:
Mon-Sun 5 pm - 2 am
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- 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:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- No
- Ambience:
- Hipster
- Has TV:
- No
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
553 reviews for Cha Cha Lounge
Review Highlights
"dont forget to get in the photo booth."
(in 131 reviews)
"The vending machine in the back is pure awesome."
(in 111 reviews)
"Dia de Los Muertos decorations abounded."
(in 18 reviews)
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553 reviews in English
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Review from Gary F.
North Hollywood, CA
2/7/2012
Let's be honest. Wherever you go on the East side (Silver Lake/Echo Park/Los Feliz), you'll find yourself in the capital of hipsterdom. That being said, there are still some cool hangouts with (somewhat) reasonably drinks, good drinks, and great spots for people watching. Cha Cha Lounge in Silver Lake is one of those places.
I went to Cha Cha last March to celebrate a friend's birthday. We went on a Saturday night, and as expected, the bar was very crowded. However, since we were a large group (around 15 people), we were able to secure a spot for ourselves in an elevated area behind the bar. I remember having a Blue Moon and only paying $5 for it, which is pretty standard. The beer was good, and I had a good time observing Silver Lake's elite.
My only complaint was the noise level. I understand that Saturday nights are popular at any bar, but I'd like to be able to hear myself and others talk without having to scream to be heard over the music. Oh well.
Parking: There's a lot across the street, and you can park in the residential areas. -
Review from Keely D.
Sierra Madre, CA
2/7/2012
I never would have stopped at this bar if I hadn't been leaving the Red Lion across the street (which is awesome, btw). The outside doesn't tell you much about the bar's persona - there's just a neon sign that reads "lounge". However, once entering I found it a fun dive bar.
There are pinatas hanging from the ceiling, tasteless pictures hanging on the walls, and a photo booth in back along with a vending machine containing random snacks and Home Alone trading cards. It's very quirky, very loud - but a lot of fun.
The drinks are cheap and generously poured. I would not suggest this bar for stimulating conversation - but if you're bar hopping it's a fun stop. -
Review from Ed R.
Los Angeles, CA
1/31/2012 4 Check-ins Here
I haven't written a review for Cha Cha?! I must be nuts lol, especially since I'm somewhat of a regular here.
Where to start, it's hipster heaven! lol. Cheap beer and strong drinks. Very random decor. They have an interesting selection of random stuff in their vending machine, including condoms of course! oh and you must try their PHOTOBOOTH for memories of a good time I really like their margaritas! they're big and strong and very tasty :) It's packed every time that we've been on a Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night. It's a little tough to find parking on the street (they do not have parking), but it's so worth it. I usually park in the residential area, but I hear that most other people park at the Bank of America lot across the street. It has one of the best vibes and crowd in Los Angeles, where everyone seems pretty laid back and unpretentious, in contrast to some of the swanky places in Hollywood or the Westside. They have a random, yet fun selection of music playing. Always a good time!
I love you Cha Cha!
Needless to say, that Cha Cha is Ed R. approved! :) -
Review from Sarah L.
Los Angeles, CA
2/8/2012
Ah. The years, the memories, the black-outs ... Cha Cha and I go way back. Hadn't been in probably 6-7 months until this past Sunday, but the love is still alive. And, the Bloodys are still $3.50.
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Review from Yasemin A.
Washington, DC
2/8/2012
PBRs,the infamous photobooth, and meeting friends in no time? I can't wait to come back to Cha Cha and have some more good times.
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Review from julia l.
Van Nuys, CA
Updated - 1/6/2012 1 photo
I came here again due to my great experience here before and it was just as great as the first visit.
The hipsters in this lounge aren't as annoying and are more tolerable, again the bar service was superb and the drinks were on point.Listed in: Local & Not Local Goodness!
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10/3/2011
You know, I'm pleasantly surprised that I actually liked this place.
Ok heres the story.
I have this… Read more »
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Review from Oscar P.
Los Angeles, CA
2/2/2012
My favorite local spot for a cheap beer. Sure, you could say the ambiance is hipsterish, but High Lifes are only 3 bucks and the DJs play good hip hop. I bought a pack of some old Yo! MTV Raps cards from their awesome vending machine and scored Boogie Down Productions, Slick Rick, EPMD, and Eric B. and Rakim. Beers and baseball cards of my favorite rappers. 'Nuff said.
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Review from Julien R.
1/2/2012
Really chill lounge. You gotta love LA for these low key hidden treasures. Cha Cha lounge is a very mellow spot, where you can chill with your buddies, as well as meet some new faces.
One of the great things about Cha Cha Lounge is that if you're a beer lover, they have tasty brands on tap for your yeast yearning taste buds. Such brands like New castle, and some bomb IPA for the bold drinkers. I don't see much good beer served where I from so it's a treat to go out to Silverlake with my friends and start our night at Cha Cha.
I know everyone is in too facebook/photography, so for those people they have a photobooth in the back to play around with. It's like being a kid again. Chill bartenders, one of few that realy ask you what you actually want in your drink and not just their own concoction.Listed in: Cheers...Let's Not Remember…
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Review from SeaElle T.
Los Angeles, CA
1/29/2012
Went there to meet friends for drinks on Wednesday. It was amazing. Although I'll stick to the beers next time. The drinks were okay. The screwdriver was more vodka that I could handle that early. Great neighborhood and ambience was on point. A taco truck was hanging out about 500ft away, which is a plus when you're a bit tipsy. I will be back again.
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Review from Priscilla L.
San Fernando, CA
1/24/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I always have a good time when I come here. The DJ's play good music, the crowd is fun. The only reason I'm not giving this place more stars is because of the drinks...they are incredibly weak. I asked for a Whisky and Ginger ale and it was mostly just Ginger ale. I ordered 2 more(shame on me) and Still very sweet. I'm a lightweight when it comes to drinks so that's saying something...I suggest getting a beer cause there's no way you can mess that up. Also, if you arrive after 11 you will have to wait in line.
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Review from Janay R.
Los Feliz, CA
Updated - 12/26/2011
After such a horrible time a few years ago, I decided to give this place a try one more time. WOWZERS. It's even worse than it was before. How is this even possible?!
I can't even think of anything funny or witty to say about the amount of suck that is Cha Cha. Greasy hipster jerks; snooty bartenders who only serve their friends and if you try to get their attention, they throw attitude (say goodbye to your tip, bubs); crappy atmosphere...it's not even a fun dive bar. It's just...blech. I'd give it less than one star if I was allowed.1 Previous Review: Show all »
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6/28/2007
The only reason I'm even giving it 2 stars is because they have Corona in a can. And that's just… Read more »
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Review from Steph C.
11/17/2011
I grew up in the valley and left L.A. for school, so when I was 21 I knew very little about Silver Lake or Los Feliz, where I spend a lot of my time now that I've moved back to my hometown. My introduction to Silver Lake came courtesy of June K., one of my best friends, who was finishing fashion school at the time. That year, June wore head to toe black every season, and she liked her men tall, skinny, and often blonde. I call it her hipster phase. Her favorite bar was Cha Cha Lounge, and as she was and is a favorite person of mine, I came pretty often for a while.
June and I hadn't been back for a few years, but a few weeks ago, we decided to check it out with Matt B. on a low key Friday night. It was exactly as I remembered it, except for one thing. When I was 21, I didn't realize how young we were compared to the rest of the crowd. June must have been very cool. The youngest person I saw all night was the bartender, who was great, but who looked about sixteen years old.
I like this place quite a bit, and not just for nostalgic reasons. It's a fun spot, divey in an interesting way, with red lighting and a pretty successfully eclectic decor. I like the photo booth and the vending machine, which sells random items like Big League Chew and cigarettes, and I don't know, probably glow-in-the-dark yoyos/condoms too. There's seating all over the bar, and I like the comfortable booths when we can get them. Cha Cha gets quite a crowd, and sometimes it's standing room only. I give credit to the bar for being so well run. It doesn't take long to get a drink.
The drinks are nothing special but not bad either. I'm pretty sure I used to get Midori sours here. Like, June was a cool kid going to dive bars in Silver Lake, and I was her friend who only drank Midori sours. This time I had a bottle of Chimay Tripel White.
My only complaint is that the lights come on well before 2, and when we stood by the curb to grab a cab, the bouncer tried to herd us away from the storefront, like one minute after we were customers we were suddenly pesky trespassers. What was that about? Oh, one more complaint I guess - the bathrooms are gross.
Anyway now that I'm a grown-up (25 is totally different from 21, you have to give me that) I like Cha Cha as much as I used to. I should mention too that the C. in Steph C. stands for Cha, making me VIP (I always hope a bouncer will notice this when I present my ID, but so far zero have cared). I'm fond of the place, and now that I live nearby I hope to make better use of it than I've done of late. -
Review from Victor L.
11/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
I'm not sure how I feel about this place. The entire atmosphere here confuses me to no end. Sombreros hanging on the ceiling, christmas lights, halloween skulls and eyeball lights, paintings of naked ladies, painting of Richard Pryor, and a vending machine full of chips, candy, lube, condoms, and tampons. This place is definitely a hipster's paradise.
I was for sure overdressed for this place. Don't come in a dress shirt and dress shoes because you will be the only one. They had a bunch of drink specials that unfortunately I did not try because they were sold out... of all of them. Prices are cheap though and drinks are moderately strong. I had a pretty good buzz by the end of the night.
Not a terribly place, but not sure if I will come back any time soon. Just isn't my kind of scene. -
Review from carlos c.
12/1/2011
Cha Cha is ok, not my favorite bar in the east end but I'll go if something fun is going on..
The place tends to get a little crowded but depends on what the vibe is like, I can manage. Some nights it feels like they released a whole gaggle of douchebags and you're just wondering how the hell did they get in here?
Drinks are definitely typical, nothing too crazy, cheap, and always convenient, however the bar gets kinda crowded so you MIGHT have to elbow your way in to get your order taken.
Parking is always available since everyone parks at Rockaway records, and I guess it's totally fine?
Taco trucks are always parked in front for that awesome 2am food rush. -
Review from Hannah A.
11/30/2011 1 Check-in Here
My cousin called this place cheesy (but in a good way).
A photo booth that didn't work? Check. Performance enhancement drinks sold from the vending machine? Check. Sexy lighting, foosball, stiff drinks and sombreros?
Check, check , check and .... double check.
I kind of felt like I was in the mission district with my friend Steven raiding the taco truck outside but I like that. -
Review from Kät A.
10/25/2011
I've heard a lot of good things about this place. Everybody likes it, it's trendy, it's cool. Everybody has a picture with their friends, their ex, their best friend from out of town and their room mate from the $2 Cha Cha photo booth. It's kitschy and cluttered with trinkets and stimulating decor. Red lighting - Everyone looks good under red lights (fact)!
Sure, it's loud and crowded - That's because there are HUMANS in here, because people LIKE to BE here. But you know what? Everyone was nice. Even when we were pushing through each other to get the bar, giggles and smiles were exchanged. The bartenders were friendly and as attentive as they could be. The DJ at one point had some good ones spinning: Morrissey and The Smiths, The Cure, Joy Division, some good and familiar tunes.
Best part: $2.50 pints of Pabst. Can't go wrong!
I think the next time I'm looking to get the job done on the dime, I'll consider the Cha Cha. Maybe even grab some German style vegan sausage and potato pancakes from the Red Lion Tavern across the way and come over here to finish the night off, eh?Listed in: Watering Holes
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Review from natalie a.
San Clemente, CA
1/17/2012
I went for the first time back in Oct and had a blast! the bartender was super chill and served us right away every time.. super hipster but that was enjoyable.. the only problem was the photo booth didn't work :( and parking is a BI*** but its LA so what can you do.. cant wait to go back
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Review from Marisol G.
Los Angeles, CA
11/7/2011 1 Check-in Here
The place is amazing, sombreros all over the ceiling with tons of other Mexican decorations. The bar has certain locations with signs were you can order drinks, which is amazing because you don't have to look for a gap between people to order. Photo booth is only $2 bucks!
Drinks are well made and are inexpensive. -
Review from Haik K.
12/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
Came here on an off night. Everyone was in their little groups and I figured I have a drink or two. After the first round, I felt like leaving because there was really nothing going on. Came up on a cool sticker though. I might be back.
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Review from Teresa A.
Los Angeles, CA
11/15/2011
Oh cha cha, how I miss thee! Having a baby keeps me away from the bar, but don't worry mamma will have a night out with pops and we'll have a roarin good time, as per usual at the cha.
I can't tell you how many great times I've had at the cha (as we call it), and how many times I drank my worries into oblivion too. I may have developed a drinking problem thanks to this place, seeing as how we were there everyday(seriously) for a year +. The music is loud, the drinks are strong, and the men are good looking dirty hipster scruffs. The bartenders are thee nicest guys too. Just the way a dive-y bar should be. The dance parties were usually on Wednesday, hey if you can't party on a Wednesday, you're missin out. We usually stayed away on Friday and Saturday's, those are usually the craziest and brings the most randoms. Man, all this talk brings back memorrriiiessss. Cha, I'll see you soon. -
Review from Thea G.
Los Angeles, CA
10/19/2011
Great fun. Check out the vending machine. Not sure what half of that stuff is. Also, I don't think the photo booth works, but we still had fun trying with the money we saved on cheap drinks.
Go during happy hour - the drinks are strong, and we had four drinks for ten dollars. The bartender seemed really knowledgable and was quick about getting us our drinks. Parking isn't as bad as you would think, the meters outside were almost empty. I've heard the lines here can be bad, but happy hour was no wait at all, just busy enough.
The best part of it all was that there was a Garfield art exhibit happening in the men's restroom when we were there. My boyfriend had to convince me that it was very real. I truly hope that there is always something like that going on at this place ... -
Review from Marina K.
Monterey Park, CA
9/16/2011
I spilt my unfinished beer all over the bar, the bartender replaced it without me even asking. FIVE STARS!!!!
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Review from Me P.
Manhattan Beach, CA
11/9/2011
Lots of character for such a tiny space. Drinks are strong, music is good. People are welcoming enough to join a game of foosball or squeeze into the photo booth with.
The scene: It's like I walked into a drunken siesta hosted by a thousand Buddy Hollys....at least that is the eye glass frames of choice was here last I went. -
Review from Troy H.
8/31/2011 1 Check-in Here
Welcome back the 80's and foozball baby! Oh ya, the $2.50 PBR. The wife, myself and the yelp peeps had to hit this place up since it was in the area and it was a bar. It was intresting. The music ranged from party all the time to Duran Duran to some aha aha take on me. When I seen the dude with the handlebar mustaache I felt like it was bare knuckle brawl time. It was also entertaining to see the Tom Selleck face on some Magnums in the vending machine, along with some lubricant and some other specialty item by the chewing gum.
We played some foozball with one of the pieces missing legs, so anyone on that side would lose lol.
This is an entertaining venue for a happy hour, or even a midnight dive to get your drink on, play some fooz, and enjoy some Eddie Murphy tune. -
Review from rox z.
Chino, CA
12/24/2011 3 Check-ins Here
I love this bar. Servers are cool and not pretentious whatsoever. Gotta love that...especially in hipsterville Silverlake. Tuesday nights are the greatest. $2 PBRs all night. Photo booth. Fooz ball. Yes! Get there early for the best seating.
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Review from Candice N.
Downtown, Los Angeles, CA
8/2/2011
If I were a salesperson for Urban Outfitters, I am pretty sure I'd be able to sell every single item to Cha Cha Lounge's clientele. Yeah, it really is -that- crowd.
But who cares...they have cheap drinks, okay service and the place can get packed. Not sure I'd come back again by choice (Red Lion Tavern across the street is tamer and tastier: http://www.yelp.com/bi...) but it was an interesting experience. -
Review from Mandy d.
8/9/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Oh Cha Cha Lounge. Your happy hour till 9 is way too enticing. Of the three times I've been here, twice I have had to leave my car parked on the street in favor of a cab because I can't resist $2 PBRs, $2.50 well drinks, and $5 dirty gin martinis.
Walking into Cha Cha Lounge, no matter what time it is, feels like walking into a grown-ups only attraction at Disneyland at 1 in the morning. There is not one spot on the wall that hasn't been decorated to fit the "dia de los muertos" theme running rampant on the walls, tables, bar, and everywhere in between. The bar is dark, very dark, with red lights everywhere to make you feel like you're drunk before you've even sipped on your first alcoholic beverage. Needless to say, its awesome.
If you get there early (which I suggest because of said happy hour) its usually not very crowded at all so you can grab a table and start your descend into the drunken abyss. It will get crowded, and you can betcha there'll be hipsters galore, but its going to be a good time!
They have a $10 minimum on cards, which can go a long way during happy hour! Adn when you inevitably get your drink on too much to drive, the parking on the street is overnight (as long as you pick up your car by 8 the next day).Listed in: There's No Place Like Home…, Here's to the Nights
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Review from Will F.
Los Angeles, CA
9/5/2011
What is with hipsters and not knowing how to give anything resembling customer service? Maybe a hello, maybe crack a smile... Its really not that difficult, I promise!
Craptakular service aside, its a chill yet loud place with a tiki hut style theme and christmas lights adorning the ceiling. As I sipped on my $6 Blue Moon I peer around to see arcade games and foosball tables to boot and wasted people dancing in between.
I may go back, I may not. It certainly wasn't anything special that I couldn't get elsewhere. If you're a local than by all means, but if you're driving from other parts of L.A. there are better places to go.
Parking: Don't park on the street behind the bar, they have signs telling you that your car will be towed. Plenty of people park in Bank of America parking lot down the street, fyi. -
Review from Miles R.
Anaheim, CA
8/4/2011
I walked into this place and the first thing I saw was a fruity-ass hipster all by his lonesome self reading a Charles Bukowski book. Who the fuck does that on a Friday evening at a loud ass bar?!?!?
I quickly ran across the street and forced the gargantuan doorman at Red Lion Tavern to hold me back before I run back across the street again to start throwing haymakers at super-pretentious hipsters in this place.
Cheap Pabst though! -
Review from Ashley D.
Glendale, CA
9/5/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I originally came to this place looking for tiki drinks. Turns out, they don't serve those anymore. The selection the bar does offer leaves something to be desired.
Otherwise, the decor is too cute. In order to fully enjoy it, though, you'll need to come on an off-night. -
Review from Edgar S.
Los Angeles, CA
8/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
The Cha Cha lounge... if I lived in the area I would be here all the time.
Interesting is the best word I can think to describe it. It's divey but festive. The people are hipsterish but not pretentious. The prices aren't out of control. They have a good selection of beer. (I suggest the Negra Modelo)
They have a shoddy but fun photobooth in the back next to the most random vending machine ever. I just HAD to get a pack of YO! MTV Raps cards. Vanilla Ice was in the deck so I cal that a motherfuckin win and a half.
Late nights in Los Feliz, you'll catch me there. Then you'll find me melting my face off with the habanero hot sauce from the taco truck posted up out front.Listed in: Los Angeles
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Review from Naomi V.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
9/27/2011
Okay ... my visit was bittersweet. First. Waiting in a "fake" line was kinda dumb. Once I got in ( 10 mins later) it was not even packed enough to make people wait in the aide of the bldg to get in. Juss Sayin*
Very cool crowd. Great music and awesome decor.
Bartender with the hat... completely rude and a real jerk. Other bartender with glasses.... is a alright dude. (Sorry wish I would have gotten their names )
I would have given it three stats but.... the customer service was horrible. :( -
Review from Serene X.
Los Angeles, CA
7/9/2011
Gawd it stinks in here man!
Came here on a Thursday. Crowded as fuck. Too many skinny guys in skinny jeans. Too many "hipsters not wanna be called mainstream even though they're worst than mainstream" people.
I got a beer.
I almost lost my voice by having a conversation because the music was cranked at highest decibel.
It felt like an indoor recess of a 5th grade class. Loud, annoying and stinky. -
Review from Yusuf G.
Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
12/9/2011
The first time I ever set foot in this place, I was on an okcupid date with a hipster bird who had a lot of moxy and a mouth full of bad teeth. She ended up going home with someone else but the fact that Cha Cha still left a good impression speaks to the strength of its RQ (Rad Qoutient). Fun times. I love Cha Cha more than I love Jesus Christ and the fact that I'm Muslim shouldn't take anything away from the potency of that statement. The drinks are simple but they do the trick and the specials are priced to make a hobo feel like Prince. If the reasonable prices lead you to partake more than you'd intended, there's a hella good burrito truck that shows up after nine; one of those should help soak up the excess libations. Cheers, and if you see my pretty mug there, buy me a drink.
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Review from Emily A.
Glendale, CA
6/14/2011
I have been here twice for two seperate coworker birthdays. The first time I attended, I looked around and noticed the people were all dressed like beatniks.
Second time I went someone came up to me and asked me if I had any cocaine...the conversation went something like this:
Her: "Hi, you seem like the type who knows how to have fun...do you know where I can go to have some fun?"
Me: "You don't like this place? I can think of some cool bars and clubs around Hollywood or LA"
Her: "No, you don't get it, I mean FUN"
My friend: "You wanna get laid?"
Her: "No...you know, have FUN"
Me: "Drugs???"
Her: "Yeah...coke..."
Me: "WHY DID YOU CHOSE ME TO APPROACH?????"
Needless to say, I don't plan to go there ever again. -
Review from Beverly B.
Los Angeles, CA
6/8/2011
Everybody hates a hipster.... but here's some advice for you- they're kind of like rattlesnakes out in the wilderness... if you do not pay attention to it it will not harass you. Let the hipsters roam freely.
This place is cool. Went here on a Tuesday night, got completely hammered. Cheap drinks. Cool music. *FOOZEBALL* The only thing that's gross about this place is the bathroom. -
Review from Brian I.
Los Angeles, CA
8/16/2011
Cool if you like $2.50 PBR
Not cool if you don't like bartenders that hate their life
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Review from Daniel C.
Los Angeles, CA
5/20/2011
If your a hipster, scenester or something else in between, than this is the place you want to be seen. For everyone else, you'll be heading out the door within the first 5 minutes of your visit. Too many patrons trying so painfully hard not to "fit in" with the mainstream (be it via wardrobe, choice of brew and/ or mannerisms).
If a sociologist (or anyone in particular) wishes to observe the attempted "counter culturism" that has plagued the Northeast-Central region of Los Angeles over the last couple years (thanks in-part to adolescent bourgeoisie adults attempting to pass themselves as working class civilians) then grab your best flannel shirt and sunglasses (no lens required) and head on down to the Cha Cha Lounge.
Aside from the patrons, drink "specials" aren't really anything new. The reason I award this place an additional star is because it is within the vicinity of the Red Lion Tavern and Silver Lake Wine. My condolences go to the staff, the fact that they have to deal with this form of clientele on a nightly basis is astonishing. Kudos! -
Review from katie t.
Anaheim, CA
11/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
Came here on a Tuesday night. The first impression I got was this lounge is really RED!!! The bartenders were friendly and drinks were great. The decor is very Spanish influence.
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Review from juan g.
Richmond, VA
4/4/2011
Where hipsters can flip their hair and order PBR from the draft simultaneously!
I kid. I kid. Maybe not. This place is teaming with hipster folk at all hours who are very intently shoveling there hair into messy perfection but it is a kick ass bar none the less. No cover. A photo booth. Decent amount of tables. Shit! That is the holy trinity right there, and that doesn't even take into consideration the vending machine loaded with crap for your drunken spending pleasure. Mixed drinks are good but the quality declines steadily as the place gets busier. The beer taps on the other hand, are always safe bet to dispense crisp fresh brew.
Park in the BOA down the street. They never tow and there is almost always 1 or 2 spots lingering.
