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Pig 'n Whistle
Categories: Nightlife Bars Pubs Restaurants American (Traditional) Pubs, American (Traditional) [Edit]
6714 Hollywood BlvdHollywood, CA 90028
Neighborhood: Hollywood
(323) 463-0000
- Hours:
Mon-Tue, Sun 12 pm - 11 pm
Wed-Sat 12 pm - 2 am
- Delivery:
- No
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Price Range:
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$$
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Late Night, Dinner
- 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:
- Touristy, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
243 reviews for Pig 'n Whistle
Review Highlights
"The pub is adjacent to the Egyptian theater."
(in 9 reviews)
"They have open mic nights, karaoke, etc."
(in 7 reviews)
"Wednesday nights are karaoke nights here."
(in 19 reviews)
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243 reviews in English
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Review from Ashlyn B.
CANYON CNTRY, CA
2/1/2012
we ended up walking in on a fluke... we were supposed to be at the laugh factory for a comedy show that was sold out so since we couldn't get in we walked around Hollywood to find a suitable bar to get drunk in for my big bros 25th b day!!!!! the music brought us in the pig n whistle they were playing all the old 90s RNB JAMS!!! got a table and started to drink and take shots!!!!! the place got crowed and everybody hit the dance floor!!!!
WE HAD A BLAST!!!! my brother had an excellent time for his 25th the people were diverse no drama and everyone was looking to have a good time!! my brother even got in a ROBOT DANCE battle with some lady who looked like Jill Scott!! hahahahha
we had a good time i would not mind going back!!! NEver been there in the middle of the day nor ate their food but it was real fun on a Saturday Night!!! -
Review from Sara S.
Los Angeles, CA
2/1/2012
The Pig 'n Whistle is a nice place to come too in Hollywood. They have a lot of food to choose from and a lot of liquor.
This is definitely one of my favorite spots to come too when I'm around there. The waiters were very nice and one guy even gave me a cool shot glass.
I especially love the darkness and the vibe of the restaurant. I look forward to coming here, I have yet to have a bad experience here. -
Review from Kelly J.
Los Angeles, CA
1/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
Dude! This place is pretty fucking great. Hollywood Boulevard is a disgusting trash hole filled with tourists, sluts, and people in costumes, but this place is a little gem of "normal" tucked away amongst the garbage. You step in, and forget you're surrounded by a gigantic dumpster. If I was the kind of girl who got asked out on dates, and if I were to go on one in Hollywood (ONLY because I live a few blocks away, however, otherwise EW) I would definitely not say no to this place.
Also, the awesome waiter, who was like my dad's age, said "get it baby sister" to me as he walked by, likely because I was drinking champagne by myself (celebrating my kick ass raise at work, of course, duh) and that just really fucking made my life. Love him.
The food is also really good, so I mean, there isn't anything not to like about this place as far as I'm concerned. The high ceilings are all art deco-ed out with carved wood and chandeliers, so really? Hollywood bars don't get much better if you ask me. Yee freaking haw. -
Review from Michelle P.
Los Angeles, CA
2/8/2012
Fun times. Food is ok, but its a great place for drinks. And some great Hollywood History!
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Review from Patty M.
Beverly Hills, CA
2/9/2012
Went here about a month ago for a couple of drinks with friends. We were approached by a young man & woman to check out the comedy show in the back room. Wasn't sure what to think but we checked it out anyway & I am so glad we did, one of the funniest comedy shows I've seen and the headliner Dwayne Perkins, I'd seen him on Conan just a few days prior. The show is "The Great Hollywood Standoff" I don't really get the name but whatever the show was amazing. Tons of comics from TV performing comedy in the back room of the Pig 'N Whistle, who knew? We ended having a great night!
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Review from Erika E.
1/21/2012 1 Check-in Here
I have no problem with this place. We landed here for a random Saturday lunch - and had a nice time. Our server was friendly and efficient (even told us other sites to access for discounts).
The cheeseburger was just fine - a standard pub cheeseburger. My cobb salad was a bit of a twist - and I quite enjoyed it. It was served on lightly tossed mixed field greens with all the usual suspects of a cobb sprinkled about. It was just the right amount for lunch.
The $5 draught beers are nice and cold and at just the right price. -
Review from Jennifer A.
Glendale, CA
1/19/2012
I was brought to this place by way of http://restaurant.com
I have driven past this place many times; but never dined there.
The place itself is pretty and the decor is reminiscent of 1930's Hollywood. I am sad to say that this is the Pig 'n Whistle's best feature.
Service: the worst I have experienced in a long time. Our waitress was spaced out and forgot about us. We had to ask three different people for our bill; which consequently made us late for our movie. It was unreal.
Food: I had the Angel hair pasta and really liked it; it was flavorful. My boyfriend ordered fish and chips; do your self a favor and DON'T. It was a sad excuse for a meal. Very sad.
Would I go back? Absolutely not, nor would I recommend this place to anyone.
Keep looking, Hollywood has great dining options and this is not one of them. -
Review from Annette T.
Riverside, CA
12/19/2011
The Pig 'n Whistle on Hollywood Boulevard is a great place to step back in time -- within walking distance of theaters and tourist stops.
The shepherds pie and fish and chips are great. The ambiance is good and the employees don't make you feel rushed. We've eaten here twice and have had good experiences both times. We took our two grandsons before a movie at the El Capitan Theater and our waiter made a lot of effort to entertain the two boys and make sure they had crayons, their pig mask place mats and just a fun time. It was just one part of a really fun evening for our family. -
Review from Chris M.
Not a bad spot on the strip... Staff were eager to serve and very eager for you to cash out....
The patio area is very nice and the Red hallway to the Restrooms is kinda cool... Reminded me of something from..... "The Shinning"---- REDRUM---- -
Review from Jjsan c.
Burbank, CA
2/5/2012 1 Check-in Here
great vibes & music!!!
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Review from Kimberly F.
Los Angeles, CA
12/29/2011
I've walked past this place many times & finally decided to stop there for dinner last night. For the storied history of this place, I have to say I was a bit disappointed.
The decor is GREAT, especially the ceiling...I looked up & was literally speechless.
Service was prompt & efficient, but not friendly at all. There was only one server handling the entire restaurant, so I'm wondering if perhaps he was a bit overwhelmed.
Food was WAY overpriced for what it was. My boyfriend & I split the fish n' chips. For $15 the plate should have contained a LOT more food. 3 small-ish pieces of fish, mixed chips & a little cup of peas. The food itself was OK, although I'm not sure how I felt about the "mixed chips" (a little bag containing regular french fries, spiced waffle cut fries & regular American potato chips).
Overall, just OK. I'd only go back during a happy hour when the prices are lower. -
Review from Carla B.
Los Angeles, CA
1/27/2012
Awful, Disgusting, Vomit-inducing, putrid, rancid, and over-priced. I would rather eat rat poison laced with Tobasco sauce rather than to eat at Pig & Whistle. My steak was so rare I swear to God I could literally see it squirm in front of my eyes. I literally almost vomited in my own napkin in front of my boyfriend. That would be great if I was a bulimic, but I am not. Pig & Whistle would be the last place I would hold a 12 step program for bulimics anonymous.
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Review from Karen O.
Thousand Oaks, CA
1/20/2012 Purchased a Yelp Deal
I have to admit we came here on a very crazy night so it was way too loud, more like a pub atmosphere. It happened to be filled with people that were wearing underwear after riding on the metro. but I ate here once before at an earlier time and it was fine. The restaurant /bar is a historic icon next to the Egyptian Theater and has a great old Hollywood atmosphere. The menu has lots of different dinner options & the portions are large.. The service was quick, which was great since we had to get to a show.
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Review from Rob T.
Los Angeles, CA
1/15/2012
Good food, slightly pricey but when you check in on 4square and get the 15% off it becomes a good deal !
try the shepherds pie and the turkey club ! -
Review from Daisy N.
Tustin, CA
11/14/2011
I've only been here twice. My first time was as the meeting point for bar hopping and second was for dinner.
The decor is really nice. The ceiling is beautiful.
Food- Not so good. I had the fish and chips which was OK but my sisters chicken pot pie was not good at all. She's usually not too picky but in this case she couldn't even finish it so she had to send it back and ordered the same thing I had.
We only went here because I got a http://Restaurant.com gift certificate. Definitely wont be back for food, maybe just for drinks, since I live within walking distance. -
Review from Dick R.
Los Angeles, CA
12/27/2011
Went here last night before going to a movie at El Capitan. As luck sometimes shines on you, it was happy hour. My wife and I go a pint of beer each and 2 appetizers. This only came out to $20 with tax and tip. The bar tender was quite friendly and welcoming. I will be hitting this place up whenever I am in Hollywood and time permits.
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Review from Kristen C.
Los Angeles, CA
11/7/2011
Beautiful patio seating, but the tables are only reserved for people who are eating. And they are serious about this. It's actually rather irritating. Service is spotty or bad. If you are eating don't plan to get out of there shorter than 2 hours. And if the waiter/waitress comes to take your order, you better have it ready. Otherwise, you'll never see them or your drink order again.
The food is mediocre and the mixed drinks are strong. Pricing on the food is high for fish and potatos. They do have a happy hour, but I think it ends early around 6/6:30pm.
But then again, it's one of the best patios in Hollywood. If anyone knows of a better one, let me know. -
Review from Jaime F.
Sacramento, CA
9/17/2011
I didn't do anything but order a few beers here on a day when we were being touristy on Hollywood Blvd and rejecting several pushy assholes trying to get us to take those stupid bus tours.
"Yeah, we could probably just drive around in our car and look at shit for free, so no thanks."
I'm not sure simply stopping in for a few beers is enough to write a Yelp review but I decided it was because I MAKE MY OWN RULES, BITCHES.
The Pig 'N Whistle has want I like to call "chain swank," as in, has the swankiness akin to a chain restaurant. Sort of like the Elephant Bar: they are a chain but try to seem swanky. Chanky. That somehow sounds racist.
We didn't sit at the bar because it was full of struggling actors and girls with no underwear on and instead took a cozy spot outside so we could people watch on Hollywood Blvd which is a treat in itself. Our Hollywood hot female server had "awesome tats" and an "awesome haircut" and I imagine works as a Suicide Girl during the day but does really serious Shakespearean theater on the weekends. Or she's in a band that plays at the Pig 'N Whistle and got the serving job to pay off the coke she was fronted by the line cooks on a night when she drank way too much Peach Schnapps. "I can't drink that shit, it doesn't even taste like there's liquor in it, I drink way too much!"
I'm getting off track.
The reason I'm even writing this review is because there was a menu on the table which offered happy hour specials and, though the bf and I had only stopped in for some beers, I always feel bad sitting in the dining area and not ordering food. As such, we ordered something off the happy hour menu as our awesome tatted server might get a decent tip off a moderately substantial tab but instead she informed us we weren't able to order off the happy hour menu because we weren't sitting at the bar.
This I find fucking stupid. We were about five feet from the bar and I don't understand why they'd place these menus on tables in which the service was unavailable OR why this service would BE unavailable to those who would rather avoid the ambiance and crowds at the bar. Not only that, she was kind of bitchy about it, as if we should have KNOWN that the menu on the table did not apply to our geographical location within the restaurant.
We ordered two Blue Moons, drank fast, talked about moving to L.A., then waited a half hour for our tatted up alt chick server to finally bring us our check and apologize for the wait- halfheartedly and with attitude.
I didn't eat your food, Pig N Whistle, but if I decide to one day I will be sure to sit in the proper location. Oh wait, I'm never going to eat your food cause I'm probably not ever going to go there again. Bummer for me. -
Review from Kristine M.
Ridgefield, WA
11/21/2011
ok, so I used to come here all the time. I love this place. not because they have awesome drink specials or awesome food (because they don't) but because they have awesome karaoke on tuesday and wednesday nights. It doesn't get very busy so you can usually get at least two songs in. My roommate and I were pretty famous here for about a month because of our amazing karaoke skills. If you love to sing this is the place to go.
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Review from Vicki T.
6/29/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Pig'n Whistle is my go to place whenever I'm in town to catch a concert at JKL. The happy hour drinks ($3-4/ea. beer) are fairly priced and the appetizers (~$5/ea) are alright to satisfy your munchies.
SERVICE:
During my first visit, I wasn't too impressed with the food but was content with the service. However, the roles reversed during my most recent visit. My friends and I were seated at our table for at least 10 minutes before we managed to wave someone down. In the duration of our wait, we kept trying to make eye contact with a waitress by the bar, but she was too busy socializing to notice. Finally, we managed to catch a server that was on his way back to the kitchen. He apologized for our wait and quickly grabbed some menus for us. Miraculously, the waitress finally comes by.
"I'm sorry guys! I didn't even see you!"
Yea...we were seated five feet away from you, lady!
Anyways, we proceed to place our orders and when the food came out, we were ready to munch! BUT...someone failed to bring us our silverware, even after upon request. We were so displeased that we tried to order everything all at once so we wouldn't have to wait another disappointing 10+ minutes.
FOOD:
Expect your typical bar food here. Items that we enjoyed were the calamari (nice light and crispy batter), the potato wedges, buffalo wings, and their famous wonton nachos.
I'll prob. still hit up Pig'n Whistle next time I'm in the area for a concert, but hopefully I won't encounter the same waitress again! -
Review from Carlos Z.
San Gabriel, CA
1/8/2012 1 Check-in Here
limited menu not a whole lot of choices and prices are very high.
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Review from m f.
Pleasanton, CA
7/25/2011
My advice is to go in the mid afternoon, sit outside, and order the Chicken Won Ton nachos.
Service is hit or miss, but the waitresses are usually attractive and friendly, even if they aren't too bright.
Since I am a creature of habit, you can take my rating with a grain of salt, but the nachos are THAT GOOD. They are 5 worthy, but since I haven't tried anything else, or even sat inside, a solid 4 stars is in order if you follow my advice. -
Review from Chris V.
Studio City, CA
5/24/2011
When I arrived I was notified that there were no tables available. So I opted to sit at the bar. Not a big deal because there are some big flat screens with sports on.
Anyway, I sat at the bar for 20 minutes and never was offered a menu, a drink, or anything. I left and went across the street and discovered a really good sushi joint instead.
Thanks for introducing me Kino Sushi! -
Review from Tai F.
4/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
One time, a very long time ago, I was at a friend's birthday dinner on Sunset. After the dinner everyone wanted to go over to the Pig'n Whistle, I wanted to go home (I had work the next day). So they walked over there and I did not. In my head though, I imagined where they were at. It was a cool, laid back bar with cushy couches and chairs, smooth, relaxing music playing and really nice bartenders pouring stiff drinks. There were gaudy gold chandeliers. I don't know where this idea came from except for that my friends had said the place was super cool and this all seemed super cool to me.
But, on this fateful night, many years separated from this fantasy I was still surprised when I walked into the Pig'n Whistle. This is not the cushy couch bar I had fabricated, not at all.
The hostess did not like me. I get that I responded in a very bizarre manner to the question, "Dinner or drinks?" But that's only because I was confused. It doesn't mean we need to get in a rude, circuitous conversation. Dinner please, ugh I guess, I mean we weren't really coming for dinner, but we don't want to sit at the bar, ugh dinner, I think, for six... I mean 7! ::sigh::
We were seated right next to the DJ. And when I say right next to I literally mean right next to. I could have patted him plainly on the head if I wanted to. I gather that you realize this means we were in a very loud spot in the bar. But if it was loud when we sat down it was like a jet on top of my house when we left. I could basically scream to the person next to me without being awkward. Literally scream, that's just ridiculous. (And really, really not my scene).
I had a Pig N whistle burger. Ted had his, 'I hate too loud bars anger' to distract him from eating. Friends had fish n chips, french fries and calamari. There were drinks but not for me. (I was driving.)
The food came out fast. Our waitress was nice and she separated our checks into three different bills without even an angered smirk. The burger I had was fine. Nothing mind blowing. I didn't care for the fries but fries aren't my thing. My friend Captain enjoyed all the fries I gave him. Ted really liked his Cherry McGuire. It's got cherry in it. get it? It was a little too strong for him but most drinks are.
I can see how this place is fun for a lot of people. I even saw this beautiful girl grab one of the bus boys and dance for a whole song with him, swing dance, it was awesome. But, for me, I'm just too boring for this sort of stuff. And, I know this seems odd, but I like to hear the people that I am hanging out with. If I didn't want to hear them, we wouldn't be hanging out... -
Review from Sheebanna K.
La Crescenta-Montrose, CA
1/3/2012
The Pig 'n Whistle, in my experience, has bee really great. The decor is amazing, very old-school Hollywood, and the food was really good. I had the shepherd pie which is one of the best I've had, and the nachos were insanely good! I would definitely go back.
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Review from Mike C.
Happy hour is pretty decent here. Daily from 4-7pm, all draft beers for $3, house wines for $4 and well drinks for $5.
There is a lot of history here. It's also a "Hollywood landmark" but it doesn't mean anything because for whatever reason, it closed down in 1949, and just recently re-opened in 2001. But back in the 1940's this place was a usual hangout spot for movie stars and such.
Although there is some "history" here, there is not a lot of paraphernalia in the establishment to show it. Looks like a regular bar and pub now, with many flat screen tv's. That's fine...I'm here to to do some happy hour boozing.
The oak tables may have been original since it does look antique, but to have actually been inside the Pig 'n Whistle is one less to do on my checklist. That and you can't beat a $3 Stella on draft in the LA area. Now that's a pretty good deal.
So enjoy a nice cool one while you are traversing through Hollywood Blvd. The pub is adjacent to the Egyptian theater. The staff was semi-friendly. The bar itself was dark, but lively....but the taps are nice and supe cold...now that's refreshing. -
Review from Trista T.
Woodland Hills, Los Angeles, CA
8/31/2011
I love trying places that have some history. So i looked up some old Hollywood classics and found this.
" But back in 1927, movie theatres didn't have concession counters inside their lobbies. Movie-goers still wanted to eat, of course, but they couldn't do it in the theatre. So an enterprising soul took advantage of the opportunity and opened a family restaurant and soda fountain right next door to the Egyptian, where movie-goers could have a meal before or after seeing the film.
It was called the Pig 'N Whistle, the name inspired by it's fanciful logo of a dancing pig playing a flute. A side entrance to the new family restaurant opened right out into the grand courtyard of the Egyptian Theatre, so movie-goers could easily move from the restaurant to the theatre and vice versa.
From July 22, 1927 to the late 1940's, the Pig 'N Whistle served a loyal Hollywood audience and became something of a Hollywood landmark, surviving both the Great Depression and World War II.
Among its fans were any number of celebrities during Hollywood's Golden Age. Shirley Temple was a regular. Spencer Tracy, Loretta Young, Howard Hughes and Barbara Stanwyck all dined there. A story in "Film Fan" magazine tells about young Judy Garland's day out with friends at the Pig 'N Whistle, back in 1939, the year she made "The Wizard of Oz." Johnny Weismuller, of "Tarzan" fame, was served a soda by a young singer named John Gary, who worked there as a waiter."
I chose to sit outside and people watch. We split the nachos which were incredibly yummy and disappeared very quickly. On the down side, both my friend and I got stomach aches later :( no good. -
Review from Denis S.
5/3/2011
It seems like this place has some trouble figuring out what it wants to be. On the one hand it is a pretty historical bar, since it's connected to the Egyptian Theater and still has the Egyptian motif stamped all over its walls and ceiling.
On the other hand, it's a bar at the heart of Hollywood, and tries to keep up with its ever-changing surroundings. So it plays cluby music.
But at the end of the day it felt more like a large dive more than anything else. At least it did on a Saturday night, when getting seats was not a problem and everything was a little too dimly lit. Their drinks are fine, but nothing extravagant. Their prices represent the high rent they must have to pay to stay in their location. But otherwise, they're just a regular bar that could be in anywhere, USA. -
Review from Matthew V.
Los Angeles, CA
11/19/2011
First thing you notice while you enter is how beautiful place is inside. Very dark with dim lighting. A nice setting, but the second thing you notice is the bad customer service. The bar tender was unfriendly when I ordered. Not rude, just had no emotions. Anyways the drinks are cheap with a decent selection. The happy hours beer cost $3.00 so not bad. I haven't had the food so I can't judge that. But I have heard nothing but bad things about the food. Overall this place has a nice setting, but very slow vibes. Its more for crowds in the 40s and up. Might be a okay place for a quick drink before you bar hop. That's about it. Again another not bad, but not good place.
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Review from Liz C.
Murrieta, CA
9/18/2011
Terrible service, inexperienced, slow and forgetful waitress, VERY rude manager when I complained.
The two of us ate on the patio on a Sunday at noon. Since they'd just opened it was slow. It all started with an iced tea that was so super strong that you almost couldn't tell what you were drinking.
We ordered a bowl of chicken with rice soup and two entrees.
A threesome seated well after us were eating their meal and on their second bloody mary's when I finally caught the waitress to ask about our soup. It came out a couple of minutes later and had NO rice in it. It was a bowl of broth with a bunch of chicken in it! Our entrees came out a couple of minutes after that.
I caught our waitress after she'd helped the threesome near us ... catching her on the rebound from their table was the only way I could get her, I told her that our chicken with rice soup had no rice - her response was "oh they forgot it". That's it - nothing more! I asked her for another lemonade which she never brought. She never checked on us at all.
After I got the check (finally) I saw that the gratuity was already included!!!! I guess that's why the service was so horrible - she was still going to get a tip. I told her to remove the soup from the bill as it was lacking a main ingredient (and we hadn't eaten it). After about 10 minutes I could see her standing inside so i went to see why she was taking so long.
I assume her manager was the short woman who was helping her. When I complained to her about the soup and the bad service her response was ok, thank you.
This just made a bad situation much worse! Add horrible- no make that non-existent customer service to the list of negatives to this place and you've got it.
Save yourself a lot of money and trouble - do NOT eat here! -
Review from Tonya T.
Santa Cruz, CA
7/2/2011
Friday: I got there early, and it was just a mostly empty bar. So I left.
Then I came back, and it was a mostly empty karaoke bar. I hung around a bit.
The band (Coryoke) was pretty good. I like how they over-powered some really atrocious singers, but then let some really amazing ones shine through (or maybe that was all the doing of the sound tech).
It would've been nice if they had more/better song choices.
Check it out. -
Review from Tayla M.
Malibu, CA
11/4/2011
Both my husband and I went here after mozying around Hollywood all day. The customer service was great, as was the food. It was a balmy day in July when we went, so we sat outside to people-watch and to enjoy the weather. The food we had was amazing -- Jayson had the fish and fries (versus the fish and chips) and I an amazing club/BLT. He devoured his food, as did I. You can't really go wrong with those two dishes when ordering here, but to give this place a five-rating, I'd have to go back again and order something else.
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Review from Kevin R.
2/28/2011 2 photos
The Pig 'N Whistle is one of the old Hollywood spots that used to be graced with frequent visits by the OG crew (Original Glam) from when Hollywood was first put on the map. It even hosted the very first Academy Awards party. It's located just next door to the once famous Egyptian Theater which is now just another forgotten Hollywood Blvd landmark. Nowadays, rather than being frequented by the likes of Lucile Ball and Charlie Chaplin, the area is frequented by post-op transvestite hookers and other decaying humans that have been left behind by western civilization. Oh well.
The Pig 'N Whistle has a pretty awesome history (along with all the other landmarks on Hollywood Blvd) but now it just seems to be a run down building located on a run down area of the street that lost its city funding some time ago. There's been talk about restoring Hollywood Blvd for years now, but according to 99% of people that live in LA, it's still a disgusting area of town. So I guess you can be the judge about how well the "restoration" is going.
This place calls itself a pub which I guess I can see... kinda... yeah, kinda. I think it seems more like a dimly lit diner that was lucky enough to see its liquor license get accepted. But whatever. Pub or diner, I guess I can blur the differences in my mind. The ambiance definitely reminds me of a restaurant from the '50s that always has a thin layer of smoke at the ceiling. The only thing this place lacked was the smoke. The booths are old and the floors creak with each step and the chairs and tables also are pretty worn down. The architecture of the ceiling and walls is extremely intricate and there are stained glass lanterns hanging from above. The restaurant area was pretty empty when I got there, but the bar was filled with mediocre looking people that were probably all from different corners of the country.
The menu has your typical pub/diner food. Burgers, sandwiches, blah blah blah. To start out we got an order of California nachos (fried wonton chips, melted cheese, pico de gallo, avocado, and sour cream). They were pretty much just normal nachos except for the chips. The wonton chips were amazing and were even better when they were covered in melted cheese. What's the difference between wonton chips and tortilla chips? Wonton ones taste better. Case closed.
After the nachos I went with another grease ball selection, Philly cheese steak (New York steak, onions, cheese, pepper aioli, roasted peppers, and a soft roll). The bread was freshly baked and still crispy but soft and fluffy in the middle. The steak was a little tough, but not enough to make me hate it. However, the cheese and peppers obviously brought all the flavor.
Pig 'N Whistle is a pretty cool restaurant that definitely deserves to be checked out. If you don't come here for the comfort food, I at least suggest coming because of the Hollywood history surrounding the building. -
Review from Christopher T.
Los Angeles, CA
11/8/2011
Food and service just OK. I wish it were better because it's a beautiful room. I'll go here for a drink before a movie at the Egyptian, but that's about it. When I tried to take my gf here for dinner they wouldn't let us sit in a booth even though the place was empty and ALL the booths were free.
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Review from Mike O.
Los Angeles, CA
4/10/2011
I've been here enough times to know that every trip is a crapshoot. The worst trip: Their Saturday-night DJ literally cleared the dance floor and most of the bar. The best trips: Happy hour drinks before seeing a film at the Egyptian. The happy hour deals are good. Decent beer selections on tap.
Some downsides to the bar: It's often filled with tourists. Parking is often difficult (Hollywood and Highland has the cheapest lot . . . not necessarily the most convenient). -
Review from richard k.
Los Angeles, CA
6/14/2011 1 Check-in Here
The happy hour here isn't too shabby. You can get beers for under 5
bucks and they have some tasty appetizer you can get at a discount.
The reason why I give this place only 2 stars is because the service from the waitresses is piss poor. I come in with 3 other people sitting at a table next to the bar and get no service for at least 10 minutes. Now if they were busy, ok maybe its acceptable, but when the waitress is only 5 paces away from our table and all she was doing was talking to some guys that is completely unacceptable. The same shoddy service continue throughout the night there. Pig n Whistle management better do a better in hiring staff if they want to have happy customers. -
Review from P B.
Los Angeles, CA
3/4/2011 1 Check-in Here
I would probably have given this place 3 stars had it not been for the snotty bitch of a hostess working this Friday night shift.
My girlfriend and I decided to try this place out tonight because we were discussing the history of Hollywood and looking through some old photographs and decided why not visit one of the restaurants that's been there for decades virtually unchanged.
I must say the fish and chips were really good. Well, the fish was, the fries were just kind of eh. So, Arclight Cafe so far is still the #1 Fish and Chips in the neighborhood. My GF had a cheese burger and said it was delicious. The prices were pretty good. The Fish and Chips were $16 making Arc Light's not only better but cheaper too. The two of us ate there for about $30.
The restuarant judging from the photos is unchanged from it's heyday save for the flat panel TVs surrounding the room. Great atmosphere.
The only complaint I had was when the hostess seated the two of us at a table, I saw that a booth was open and seeing that there were other parties of two taking up booths and the place wasn't even half full I simply asked, "Hey could we have that booth?" That request was met with a curt "No!" and she turned and walked away, so I asked "Why not?" and she replied in an even ruder tone reserved for when you find your younger brother in your room when your 12 "Because we're reserving that for someone! You can sit over there if you want a bigger table" pointing to another table across the bar.
Alright then, someone's in a pissy mood this Friday night. Fine, maybe they have a party coming in. 45 minutes later our meal is done and we get up to leave and the booth is still sitting empty.
I've noticed a few other reviews on here citing unfriendly hostess and snotty attitudes of servers. Well, hello two stars from me for the rude bitch hostess. -
Review from Mel D.
8/26/2011 1 Check-in Here
This is a really nice bar...quiet and a great place to go with a group of friends. I will definitely go back for drinks!
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Review from Anthony N.
Los Angeles, CA
12/7/2010
Looking for a cool pub to grab some cheap drinks and have a night on the town?
Well this place is as helpful as the coupon inside a pregnancy test box. Who is really going to buy another pregnancy test with that coupon? WHO?
Talk about useless. Of all the times to use a coupon...this is the least likeliest time you would think to use a coupon.
Normally I love all pubs...but when you pretend to be a dive bar and then charge me Hollywood prices I ain't so happy.
Then on top of that you start playing depressing country and other whack music? Its making me sleepy.
I'm out. Sorry
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Review from Julie D.
7/7/2011
This is a nice haven away from all the craziness. Totally amazing architecture. This was a good place to check up on all the baseball scores and relax a bit before pounding the pavement.
