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Hully Gully
Categories: Nightlife Dance Clubs Nightlife Bars Arts & Entertainment Music Venues Nightlife Music Venues Dance Clubs, Bars, Music Venues [Edit]
9559 Imperial HwyDowney, CA 90242
(562) 688-8128
- Hours:
Fri-Sat 9 pm - 2 am
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Music:
- DJ
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Sun, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- No
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Coat Check:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Ages Allowed:
- 21+
- Ambience:
- Dive-y
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
67 reviews for Hully Gully
Review Highlights
"He played the best of Rock en español and 80's."
(in 3 reviews)
"they have live tribute bands almost every weekend."
(in 5 reviews)
"usually depeche mode, the cure, and the smiths."
(in 7 reviews)
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67 reviews in English
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Review from Mariana J.
North Hills, CA
12/18/2011
This is a review (more like info) for Saturday night, when they have 80's dance party.
-They have two medium dance floors and two bars.
-They played 80's music in both dance floors, but in one I think they were playing Rock en Espanol, also, but I'm not sure 'cause I hardly went there.
-I had an AMF and a jager bomb, both were $9 each.
-Parking: I don't think they have their own lot (at least I didn't see one) but everyone seemed to park in an LAUSD office building lot that is directly next to it (which is free).
-It was $5 entry before 9:30pm and $10 after that.
-They serve food all night, but I didn't have anything so can't tell you how good it is.
-There's plenty of seating.
-They had a huge fan directly in front of one of the dance floors so it kept everyone cool. I don't think there was one in the dance floor more towards the back. I remember going back there thinking it was really hot so I went back to the other one.
-They have an outside area towards the back.
-Coat check is $2
-The people were mostly late 20s early 30's type of crowd. Everyone dressed VERY casual. I don't think they have a dress code 'cause there were some girls wearing jeans and sneakers.
A FEW CONS:
-The drinks were really watered down, to me.
-The girls bathroom was so dirty! It was really gross.
I gave this place 4 stars, however, because they had a really really great selection of music, and that's what mostly matters to me. I danced all night! I think I only sat down once, for less than five minutes before I heard another song I loved, that I just had to dance to. So, yes, I'll definitely be coming again. :) -
Review from Leslie O.
Van Nuys, CA
11/6/2011
Came to celebrate my birthday here last night with a few friends. I loved the music and every song that came on I just HAD to dance. Shoes were off in 20 minutes and I was already up on stage by my third drink(the drinks were a bit strong). There was also only one bartender. Really?! They stayed true to their word and I was let in for free but the friends that came in after 9:30 had to pay $10.00. YIKES...That's a lot for a place that is more of a bar then a full blown club.
The bathroom situation was pretty bad. LONG line to use it but that's the issue any place you go. The mens bathroom door was open so you could see when they were peeing even if you were trying not too.
All in all I had a ton of fun and my only true gripe was the unbearable heat in this place. I would def come back for the music. -
Review from Keesy S.
11/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
I really want to like this place, the music is great. Really a delightful change from the normal top hits. Drinks are nicely priced, but I really wasn't digging the CASH only bit. Who doesn't take credit nowadays? I normally don't carry cash on me so it woulda been nice to know this beforehand.
OMG it gets soooo hot in here too! And the bathrooms suck (only 2 stalls ladies so be sure you're prepared to wait in line or you'll be doing the pee pee dance). I didn't spend much time in the backroom but they were playing the same music they'd played in the front room 15 mins earlier. Not really much variety... My biggest gripe? $10 at the door for a place that looks more like a bar trying to be a club.
Aside from the music I really don't see many redeeming qualities in this place :/ -
Review from manny d.
Manhattan Beach, CA
2/4/2012 2 Check-ins Here
80's all night long!
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Review from Thelma D.
Covina, CA
7/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Before 9:30p.m. $5
After 9:30p.m. $10
CASH ONLY.
I've been telling people for years that this place is not worth the $10 charge. Sometimes, not even the $5. Finally, I remembered to check in so I don't forget to write a review. I'm horrible at checking into places.
You might miss it if you're driving on Imperial Highway. It's underneath an apartment building, and right before the Jack-In-The-Box if you're heading west on that street. If the parking lot is full, you can park next to the LAUSD supplies storage building, which is between the Hully Gully and the fast food joint. They have security personnel walking around, so don't feel that your car isn't safe or that it will get towed. Parking is free.
It's going to get towed if you park across the way at Stox. They don't mess around. Go ahead, be a rebel and ignore my warning.
Anyways, I used to live down the street. So, I never worried about parking. I walked to the Hully Gully and stumbled back home. It was great, but this place could benefit from a renovation.
It's two rooms. The security at the door have always been cordial and professional every time I deal with them. I've heard of individuals who complain that security won't allow re-entry which is a lie. I walk out all the time, and come back in without issues.
So, you walk in, there's a bar to your right, a small dance floor to your left. You can reserve tables in advance. If you get there before 9:30p.m. there's plenty of seating available (I'm not paying $10!). The place is dark, the ceiling is low. It looks dingy, yes. What I like is that it's the epitome of a dive bar. No pretentious peeps, no drama. Some ventilation would help. It gets a bit hot.
The bartenders have always been pleasant to my friends and I. The drinks? They have their own concoctions, named after 80's bands or idols. To this day, i've never tried them. But the open kitchen, is good stuff. When I drink, I like to munch on some snacks or appetizers. The prices are moderate. Gin and tonic, which is what I was drinking all last night are $5.
The music in the front room is generic, top 40 hits from the 80's. I'm a child of the 80's and I can appreciate it, but yeah, some songs do get overplayed.
The better music is in the back, but on certain days. The back room has a pool table, another bar and dance floor. Indie, electro, rock en español etc. But on Saturdays, it's all 80's.
If you want to keep your drinks and food down, RUN! run right through the hallway, where the bathrooms are at. Don't even look in there. If you've learned nothing from this review, remember this: los bathrooms are mucho disgusting. Thank goodness for my strong bladder. That's a skill you acquire from growing up with seven people in the house, and one bathroom. I can hold it forever and be cool.
There's an outside area, but I hardly go out there because that's where all the smokers are at. Nice thing that you can drink out there.
Still, not worth $10 which is why I always ended up at the Anarchy Library. The crowd is 30+ I would say. I don't know. The place is so dark, I can't tell. This is not the place to be creeping for ghouls and gals. It's just a place to drink, listen to music and talk to your friends. That's it.
Not worth the $10. -
Review from haydi p.
Los Angeles, CA
7/11/2011
Major let down was that they were already kicking people out at 1:20 on the dot. The back room gets pretty hot and the fans don't help much.
The drinks are reasonably priced.
LOOOOVVEEEDDD the DJ. He played the best of Rock en español and 80's.. also threw in some disco and 90's hits. Id come back again... but before 9:30 so i can pay $5 instead of $10. Girls bathroom isn't that clean and only has 2 stalls, so ladies... prepare for a long wait to the restroom. -
Review from Karla G.
Irvine, CA
5/19/2011
Despite some of the reviews here, I love the gully!!! And that is because the music is AWESOME (if you're an 80's fan) and the crowd is not pretentious at all. On some nites they have great tribute bands for bands such as depeche mode, the smiths, the cure......
The drinks are reasonably priced, the place is not huge but not small, however from all the times i've been there I figured their AC will never be on, so it does get pretty hot and stuffy in there, specially when it's packed!!
Overall i think it's worth checking it out, specially on fridays which I think are their best nites!!!! -
Review from Louis P.
Pico Rivera, CA
1/21/2012
i like going to hear and dance to 80's music cheap to get in and drinks are kinda cheap had fun everytime i went.
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Review from Kim G.
South Gate, CA
2/21/2011
Im sorry but this place sucks..
First of all, they dont pat you down when you come in, so who knows if anyone is carrying anything on the way in.
Second of all, the bars are cash only. They have an ATM, but thats it.
Lastly, the music is good, wont complain, but the space is kinda confind in the sense where the ceilings are really low. I guess they also serve food, cause i did see a menu, and a kitchen open.
The day i was there, the cover was 10 bucks, which is outrageous i think. 5 bucks would of been ok. Anyways, the day i was there, a fight broke out, and lasted a while before any staff showed up..I say staff, cause i didnt see any security in the building.
Would i come back to this place, probably not, unless some great cover band was playing. Otherwise, NO! -
Review from Maricar K.
Los Angeles, CA
2/18/2011 1 Check-in Here
I was invited to this place for a birthday get together. And I didn't like it that much. I mean, I like 80's music but not to dance to. I would have given them 2 stars if they had made my drink stronger and not repeat the same song every hour. There are so many great 80's songs and all you can play all night is tainted love? Come on!
Oh parking is free which is good. It would have added insult to injury if we had to pay more that what we had to.
Maybe I'm just a 90's child. -
Review from Vanessa V.
Pomona, CA
1/11/2011
I Love the Hully!!! I was first introduced last Saint Patty's and I suggest to attend their Saint Patty's and Cinco De Mayo events. Lots of people go, $2 beers all night and they have live tribute bands.
On a regular Friday or Saturday, cover is $5 before 9:30 and $10 after. I strongly suggest becoming bff with the security and bartenders. They are older, and the place in general has an older crowd 26+ to 35+. I have gone to several other 80s clubs from ROCK IT, OBSESSION, BEAT IT, etc. and the music at The Hully is the best of those the top three I mentioned. Fridays have Rock en espanol in one room which my sister is a huge fan of, that night more Latinos go (somtimes cholos lol). Saturdays is just great 80s in both rooms. The DJs are great, however my one pet peeve is that sometimes depending who's spinning, they will play "funk" and other genres of music that you don't associate 80s with!
The restrooms, are...yes...disgusting...the place is very old so don't come expecting some trendy spot.
GIRLS: most girls wear jeans, heels, and a cute top, there usually are a few that come in club dresses but for the most part everyone is the above.
GUYS: Theres no dress code, but please try to not look like you just got out from a long day of sitting on the couch :o)
The bartender in the first room is very fast! The female makes strong Jager drinks and Crown and Cokes, fyi all you fellow borrachos! -
Review from Shirley S.
Austin, TX
12/11/2010
One thing about the restroom...held one hand on the bathroom door to keep it closed, while the other one pulled down my tights. ENOUGH SAID.
After reading all the reviews, I decided to come without any expectations. Came for a friend of a friend's birthday. I was hesitant, but went anyhow because I had not seen my friend in forever and a day. Go without any expectations. If you're in good company, and you like mainstream 80's, you should be alright... I guess.
Oh, and some of the men are on the prowl. One had the audacity to grab my wrist, and firmly at that, to try to get me to dance....EHHHHH.
But, the nachos were good. -
Review from Louie A.
Downey, CA
8/28/2011
Dirtiest place ever! Rats live cleaner lives. And they serve food at this roach-infested place? The ceiling is literally 7 ft high. This place just sucks.
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Review from Joyce A.
Los Angeles, CA
3/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
I have been here twice and I do plan to go again. What the Hully Gully lacks with security they make up for it with the good music, great friendly staff and the yummy appetizers.
My friends and sister had always told me that I would love it so I took a chance by celebrating my birthday there this past February. I called in advance to reserve some tables and it was just the simplest thing in the world. He even offered to set up more tables the day off if needed. The music was awesome as I am an eighties girl and I heart Morrissey. The waitress kept the drinks coming at a speedy pace and the kitchen stays open late so my friends were able to order appetizers. The room in the back has one lonely pool table but endless Spanish rock from the eighties as well. You can dress down or dress up it really doesn't matter because the place is just so chill. Everyone I came across was pretty friendly and didn't look menacing. Both dance floors were always packed with dancers which is always a good sign.
Some downers would be the small restroom that should be checked for cleanliness a few times during the night, they should search people coming in as you never know what a person might carry and they need a credit card machine as they only accept cash! They have an ATM but that is such a hassle.
Overall, the place is laid back and cheap so mixed in with good music, you really can't go wrong. If you get there before 9:30 it's only 5 bucks to get in. -
Review from Serjio A.
Stockton, CA
1/23/2011
Despite, some hater reviews, the music here is gr*8!!! OCHEntero (ROCK EN ESPAN~ONOL, Latin@ 80s) Fridays PLUS New Wave served 2 please this hermano JUST RIGHT. It really is an "80s Addiction" as advertized. :o)
U will have a gr8 time here, B*U*T the $4 PBR cans and the $5 Stella bottles will put U off, This is why I rated this place 3*s.
We will return, but not B4 delighin' in cocktails elsewhere. -
Review from Ariel M.
Huntington Park, CA
8/1/2010 1 Check-in Here
Hmmm, where do I begin? Well, I've been invited here several times and always declined due to the reviews, but this past Friday (Spanish Rock vs. 80's) I gave it a shot. Mind you, I read what my fellow Yelpers had to say so I wasn't too thrilled or in a rush to get there. Before I arrived, my friend and I stopped at Stardust for a beer (I'll review that place too). So, we arrive at about 10-10:30ish on Friday night. I almost passed the place because I wasn't expecting for it be where it was, it just kind of popped out of nowhere. Anywho, there was a fairly big lot and it was free--BONUS with a few security guards roaming about. BUT because we got there past 9:30 the cover was $10 ($10 for a dive??? sheesh!) If you arrive before 9:30, cover's $5.
So I part with my crispy $10 bill and give the joint a once-over. Yes, the carpet has gum stuck everywhere and there was only one bartender at the CASH-ONLY bar inside (Oh yeah, there's an ATM inside), and the dance floor was half full--this room was playing 80's music, BUT I did notice lots of tables and places to sit which was cool if you're gonna shoot-the-shit and listen to 80's music.
I walked down this narrow hallway, passed the $2 coat check and veered into the notorious restroom-WOW, I held it all night, didn't wanna catch hepatitis or anything...This is not a great place to, "break the seal" if you know what I mean.
So we finally enter the back room, live DJ spinning rock en Espanol, you the know, typical, Mana, Caifanes, AntiVirus...There's another 1-person staffed bar that takes cash-only ($5 for a Corona). OKAY...and there's also a billiards table.
Finally, I hit the back door for some fresh air cause it was warm in there, outdoor smoking area was my favorite cause it wasn't as noisy and YOU COULD TAKE YOUR DRINKS OUTSIDE-Yes! I don't smoke but I enjoyed escaping the sweltering heat caused by the thunderous bodies swaying to "Esta luz nunca se apagara" (spanish version of "There is a light that never goes out").
All-in-all I'd go back for the low key atmosphere (before 9:30 pm of course!), no pretentious people like in Hollywood, no long lines like at Beat It!, and I noticed lots of Raza who look like regulars that just wanna enjoy music and have a good time.
Wish I could give the place a 3.5 Oh and the funny/cool part is that you can text the bar and your message appears on the TV's in both rooms, so those were good conversation starters and a means to stay entertained. -
Review from Christopher F.
Los Angeles, CA
9/12/2010
This place is pretty ghetto. It can be fun. It's also a bit gross. Bathrooms are atrocious. Everything is overpriced. They charge you ten dollars to come in and it's kind of a shithole. When someone farts the whole club smells it. Drinks overpriced and sucks too. I think someone actually lives at the top of this building.
Still, it can be fun. -
Review from GG- J.
Denver, CO
12/5/2009
Okay, i had mixed feelings about this place, for one the cover charge, $10 seemed a bit steep for the atmosphere, the drinks are pretty standard price, its murky, its hot in there, and it seems like a place for the socially awkward.
Okay so the positive side of it, well its a place for the socially awkward, just normal people coming in to dance the work shift off, its dark its dim, not one freak'n hipster among the crowd *gets little gold star for that*, the dj wasnt bad, wasnt great but wasnt bad. It was pretty empty, and seemed to be little groups of regulars that stick to themselves. All in all, barfly enough for me... I guess what it made me realize is i'm tired of the whack ass Hollywood "scene" over run by hipster scum, or people walking around with "i'm in the in crowd" kinda attitude, all of those people could shove their "A-list" wannabe attitudes right up their ass. This place is certified for the Mutants of Table 9. -
Review from Will R.
Long Beach, CA
7/12/2007
Ive been here maybe around 5 times, why 3 stars you ask well lets see. If you like rockabilly bar with lots of Morrissey, smiths, 80s stuff, this is the bar for you. I attend here because its alot closer then hollwood. and cheaper too.
2 dance floors , one for 80's ( Morrissey, Depeche Mode, Smiths, Joy Division stuff) and the other for electroclash dance music. Its very nice atmosphere but a little small and gets kinda hot as well. No AC, just fans.
Ladies if your looking for attention ( regardless of Size, Ethnicity, or overall lack of Facial appeal) this is for you. One thing you will notice, attention from the fellows like if they saw a pair of boobs attached to legs with a short skirt. Not Creepy stares either, its flattering for most girls there from what they tell me.
Its a good night of dancing in a good club, not exactly a humungous " Beat it, or Clockwork type club, but if you just wanna dance, this is good enough. -
Review from Hugo S.
Inglewood, CA
6/12/2011
U know what, it was an okay place. I definitely would come here to celebrate a birthday cuz i like the lounge feeling of some other places. But they really had good music. Especially the DJ in the back room. Music was bad ass. We'll come back.
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Review from Vane B.
Huntington Park, CA
6/26/2011
If I were to rate the 80s and rock en espanol jams they play...I would so give it 5 stars. It needs a lot of updating but I love that you won't find people with their noses turned up here. I've been here about 10 times and have never seen a fight, so it can't be THAT bad. Three stars because of the decor and the girls restroom...it needs updating. The appetizer platter is sssooo good and the free parking is grrreat!
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Review from Chris S.
Norwalk, CA
9/26/2009
This place is terrible. Where do I start?
The Hully Gully has a $10 cover charge which is WAY overpriced for a shit-hole dive bar in the middle of nowhere.
This place is really ugly and dirty. The floors and carpet look like they are 100 years old. They are also covered with gum. The entire decor is just raunchy and beat down. And yes this place is located in the bottom level of an apartment.
Drinks are way overpriced. $4 dollars for a PBR in a dive bar? You have got to be kidding me.
The music is okay, typical 80's stuff. The DJ's are terrible. It's not uncommon to hear the same song three times in a night there. Who does that? I mean really. Playing the same song three times in one night.
This place was also very empty (I understand why). I got there a bit early, so I figured the crowd would roll in a little later. I ended up leaving at 12:30 and it was still completely dead.
Overall, cover and drinks are overprices, the place is gross and ugly, music is repetitive and the scene was dead. Enough said. -
Review from Jen C.
Buena Park, CA
6/8/2009
Ewww.....Me and a few friends decided to go there because the place we usually went to was being held at a new bar and we didn't want to get lost so we decided to go to a local 80's club called 80's club addiction for the first time....BAD CHOICE I'm not too picky about places I go to at all but seriously, this places is FOUL!....everywhere is sticky...it looks like a gutted out apartment complex and it's filthy....pretty much the worst bathroom I've ever been in I'm 5'7 and I couldn't even sit without my knees smashed against the door ugh the music is lame and the people are just as gross as the place I'm not a judgemental person but seriously....WHY!...it's like a home for lost souls or something...just go there and you'll see.....actually dont go there.....I'll never step foot in there again...
at least they gave free glow sticks ha -
Review from Geneva W.
Updated - 3/18/2010
I came here last night for St. Patty's Day to see a Depeche Mode cover band (who was awesome!) with friends. The Hully Gully is usually open on Fridays and Saturdays only, but apparently they'll now be open on Wednesdays too.
If I heard correctly (which I'm sure I did), it's $2 beers every Wednesday and the cover is $5. I still think they should get rid of a cover completely, but $5 isn't much and at least there are more options for 80's music on Wednesdays. Although, honestly, I'll probably keep going to Spike's in Rosemead for my hump day 80's fix.
Also, it was hot as balls in there last night!!! They need more fans or an a/c because we were sweltering.Listed in: An Alcoholic's Wet Dream, Music Sounds Better With You, Dancing With Myself
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10/8/2009
Plenty of free parking, good live bands, but the cover charge is totally not necessary!
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Review from Steven N.
7/1/2009
This place is quite a run down dirty little club. I hate to say it but it was much better when it was 18 and over. At least then the place was kind of fun as the girls were very friendly.
So this place is in Downey. Not the place you would think there is a happening club. Well that is still true today, as this place is not that happening. Why did I come here at least 6 times?
Well sometimes you just want to get away from the pretentious OC peeps and you don't want to drive all the way into LA. Plus the free parking was always easy, $10 dollar cover charge, short line, if there was one and they play British 80's music is the reasons I came here.
They have a small main room, a smaller back room and a outside patio. Many times you would here the same song played in both rooms, but at different times. Two full bars, one in each room.
The place is very old and run down. And stay away from the bathrooms if you can.Listed in: You hate clubs and fancy…
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Review from Gabriel G.
Whittier, CA
6/17/2011 1 Check-in Here
Cash only parking suchs. Remember to bring lots of cash
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Review from Alkarim S.
San Diego, CA
2/28/2010
The locale is dingy, with gum stains on the carpet. This is what you expect to come to the Gully, a dance dive. The atmosphere is generic if not outdated, not in the cool 80's fashion either.
The staff are friendly and attentive. The crowd is a good mix of unashamed prols. There is no air of sophistication or up tightness so often found in today's nightclubs.
The drinks here are not as cheap or as strong as they could be. It seems that the prices are off when the liquor smells more like ethanol. Next time I will go top shelf.
I like this place. The dance floor gets filled by 10:30 and there are even more than a handful that dance with the fury of life.
Come with a few friends and hang out in you favorite pair of jeans. There are plenty of cute chubby people (that is the cost of a fun life). Live, drink and dance! -
Review from Elizabeth M.
Paramount, CA
2/21/2010
Oh god, where do I start? Lemme go by categories to better illustrate why I will most likely never go again.
*Entrance*: The cover charge was overpriced *10 bucks* AND they don't allow re-entry. The butch security guard was flirting with me, but it didn't bother me that much. But my next few bullet points did...
*The Bar* When I got in, being my first time there, I ordered a jagger bomb and handed my card to the bartender to keep my tab open only to have him spray out spit while he spoke into my 7.50 drink that it's cash only and that there was an ATM. Uh, no thanks. Luckily, I had taken out 40 cash the night before.
*Bartenders*- they take forever and they look like carnival folk- missing teeth and all.
*drinks* They are very overpriced and watered down. I ordered 2 cocaine shots and they are SUPPOSED to be severely intoxicating and I downed it only to realize it was more like watered down apple juice- waste of 19.00 *bought 2* yeah, 8.50? really? I left more sober than when I arrived. Or was it that the price I paid was a total buzzkill.
*music*- it was alright, so I can't complain there.
*the crowd*- there was a mix of people there. I was hoping to see rockabilly guys and there were very few. I'm tall, so there was a shortage of tall good looking guys. I'm married, but dang it, there needs to be eye candy!
So, totally not worth it. The only plus side is that there is
- Free parking
- it's close
- my bff and my sister in law were both there by coincidence, so it was pretty fun.
I usually like to stay at a club till the end, but I wanted to leave sooooo bad. Got there before 11, left at 1. -
Review from Cynthia M.
Culver City, CA
3/9/2009
Ok so my friends used to always say lets go to the Hully Gully because its closer to us and we dont have to drive all the way to LA ....So we went and it left a lot to be desired. However aside from the bartenders missing teeth and dressed like they just came from the set of "Chain Saw Massacre", the MUSIC/DJ was great.
The place looks run down, it doesnt look like they take care of it or maybe that it the style they are going for. Who knows?
I expected to see young and hot bartenders and waitresses but I saw a lot of post-meno woman tending the bar and they didnt really fit in.
The drinks are overpriced considering the condition of the place and I dont think I will Ever go back. -
Review from Melody C.
Irvine, CA
9/1/2011
I don't generally frequent bars/clubs, especially 80s themed bars/clubs. me and my husband, and my friend and her husband, decided to go as a kind of going-away fun night before they moved to the other side of the country... We thought it was going to be fun and eclectic and maybe actually have an 80s theme to it, so we kinda dressed up! um..... TOTAL FREAKING LETDOWN. the only thing 80s themed was the random "80s drinks" list on the wall, and the 80s music... which wasn't all that great. They were playing extreme 80s hits, then extreme 80s obscurities. The bar was a nightmare, it was way too crowded with people dressed WAY too nice. and.... we fully witnessed a couple having sex on the dance floor. not in the corner. full out on the dance floor. f*ing gross dude. the only plus to this place is that I was able to email a couple days prior and reserve a table..... that was taken when I got there... it's ok, i took it back. It was kind of ghetto, kind of in a crappy area, kind of over-crowded and dead at the same time, i don't know how else to say it. We obviously made the best of our situation and had fun, but i highly doubt I'll go back.
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Review from Betsy H.
Norwalk, CA
3/13/2011
This place has the WORST security ever!!! Watch out for a big FAT Mexican bouncer especially that HANGS out by the bathrooms on SATURDAY nites. He is rude & made my experience the worst!!!!! This place is not worth the time nor the $!!!
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Review from Hope P.
Redondo Beach, CA
10/12/2009
So we did the 80's night....
Plenty of free parking and 2 rooms, and the first room by the entrance is where the live bands play, the second room in the back is the "80's" room.
Guess its your usually 80s night. -
Review from Laura M.
Los Angeles, CA
9/24/2009
haha Jen C's review. This place is pretty bad especially if you're used to the posh party scene. The place looks like a run down apartment complex which I think gives it character. It's really grungy, they have 2 rooms, and the first room by the entrance is where the live bands play, the second room in the back is the "80's" room. At least it's supposed to be 80's but the DJ seems to run out of 80's music half way through... HOW DO YOU RUN OUT OF 80's MUSIC!?!?!? He starts playing cumbias... that's so lame...
Anyway, as you walk to the second room you have to pass the bathrooms -and holly hell they're disgusting--
Alright lets move on to the bar... there's only one bartender which sucks because she makes you wait forever just to order your drink. If you tip her well she comes back to you first otherwise she makes you wait even longer... W/E the drinks are alright not strong at all... Overall it's not really worth the trip if you're not from around Downey
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Review from Angelica R.
Norwalk, CA
5/2/2011
I love this place!!! I've been coming here for years as im a huge 80's fan! The place has become run down over the last couple of years, but the music, people, and drinks never disappoint! You also can't beat the $5 entry before 9:30pm or the free parking! If you want to go to downtown LA and mess with all the traffic and high priced parking, drinks, entry, then this is not the place for you! This really is a hidden gem in Downey!
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Review from Fernando Z.
Los Angeles, CA
3/29/2009
I came here to meet some friends last night. I was told that there's a cover charge of $10 to get since it it was way after 9:30pm, before that it's $5. I really wanted to leave because the whole place is just run down, looked very dirty, and just not worth of being a club.
They have a full bar with 80's themed drink specials. Beers are $5. This place is cash only so they don't accept credit cards but they do have ATM machines.
After hearing a lot of old familiar songs I decided to stay and my friends and I ended up having a good time. But I don't think I will be coming back again. -
Review from Lina L.
Alhambra, CA
4/20/2008
Free parking & secure! It was my birthday & I wanted to dance! This is an awesome 80s club..it was pretty pack when we got there at 11pm. Bunch of Rocker billy. 2 shots of Patron & a shot of Hypnotic only 19 bucks!! thats cheap..i'll be back!
Cons: older crowds!
Pros: in the back room plays awesome music!! -
Review from Michele M.
Hanford, CA
11/8/2010 1 Check-in Here
A fun place to go if one wants to shake their booty all night like I did! They have a weekly 80's dance club. Two rooms spinning 80's Britpop, new wave, goth, darkwave...This place is cool cause one doesn't have to arrive trying to be the hottest chick or dude in the place. Everyones there to just dance and have a great time. Cocktail prices are standard...not the best bargain in town. There's a Denny's just down the street for after club grub!
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Review from kimberly c.
Buena Park, CA
1/21/2011
Today is Liliana's birthday party here at the Hully Gully. I've heard so much about this place. This little 5 ft tall chilean comes from Long Beach to party in Downey, I gotta see this tonight, seems like she's got a crowd following her there as well. She's bringing the Hully Gully alot of business tonight, hope they give her drinks on the house for her birthday! Happy Birthday Poy! See you soon!!!
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Review from Meka S.
Los Angeles, CA
5/9/2010
I love 80s and of course dancing it..so I heard about Hully Gully and decided to give it a try this past saturday night.
Overall, it's pretty chill atmosphere. Yes there is gum on the carpet and they play mostly D.mode, Cure, & the smiths. Infact they were giving out tickets to go The Smith convention!
For a saturday, it wasn't super pack, but there was a crowd. The crowd is abit older, chill, & drama free. Hully Gully is a place where you come to hang with your friends and dance. Because unfortunately there isnt alot of mingling to do here because it was couples galore! couples everywhere! So for some thats a good thing because there isnt men hunting you down and it's far away from a hollywood club.
I would go back if i felt like having a chill night.
*** I do have to add, I was there AGAIN last night, 5/22 for the smiths tribute night, and the place was packed!! AWESOME fun night! So this place definitely gets jivin' when they have events. -
Review from Juliett M.
Santa Ana, CA
6/12/2009
Okay so when I arrived with my friend, we couldn't stop laughing at this place because it literally was under an apartment complex, it even had a for rent sign. It did look a bit dirty, but hey parkin was free and cover was only $10 bucks.
So once inside we managed to score some free glow bracelets, they're just lying there so get there early so you can grab as many as you want. There are tons of seats available so that was awesome. The restrooms are tiny, you have to squish in there.
The music is okay, sometimes it didn't make sense, but eh I went there to dance so I didn't really mind. Actually, the dance floors don't get that much crowded.
The people are not the most attractive so don't even go in here thinking you're going to find a hot dude or girl.
The staff was nice, but my advice is don't piss em off or they will throw you out. There were serving food too, but it looked nasty so I didn't bother. The drinks were pretty cheap 6 dollars. I actually tried some of their 80's drinks, depeche mode and madonna, they were good. The lady bartender even gave me the recipe for the madonna.
I'm still debating whether to go again for this club because even though it is a a good place to chill, it's not the best place to meet people or to really go all out.
