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Mon-Wed. 5:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
Thu-Fri. 5:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Sat. 7:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Sun. 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.
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i knock on the door of an unmarked building.
a face appears.
"i'm here to see the wizard," i say.
and just like dorthy gale, i'm whisked into a magical land of music and booze (minus the latter for ms. dorthy).
i came here on a monday night with my bf. the musical talents of arron barnhart greeted us as we walked in (he's gavin degraw-ish with the piano. he's fun. go see him). we made our way to the bar--old school classy <3--where the cutest bartender, naomi, greeted us. i couldn't decide on a drink, so the mixology master whipped up one of her delicious specialties (coconuty. mmmm). with drinks in hand, the bf and i took a seat in an adorable alcove. the bar exuded intimacy (rich woods, chandeliers, hide-away seating, etc. (i LOVE it all!!)). i let the ambiance wash over me as i listened to aaron croon an eclectic set of songs. the night ended too soon :0(
secret passwords, live music, delicious drinks, adorable decor--i think i found my favorite monday night bar! i can't wait to check out what this place has to offer during the rest of the week.
A non-korean bar in K town. Odd...
A pirate themed bar. Hmmm interesting...
A password to get in. You have my attention.
R bar is an interesting experience but sadly after the initial excitement runs out R Bar is an average bar at best. Worth checking out once but don't expect too much. Its your run of the mill bar once you get past the bouncer with the "secret" password, in my opinion.
Came here a couple weeks ago. I forget what night it was...the Myspace site said to call for the password, but I was too lazy to do that, so I took my chances being quizzed by the doorman. He asked me a question related to the movie Tombstone, which if I've seen, was a long time ago and I remember almost nothing about. Luckily, he took mercy on me and switched it to the Goonies...what was the name of Ralph's dance? THE TRUFFLE SHUFFLE! And we're in...
Inside is pretty small. The back booths are really dark, I bet people make out and do other naughty things back there when no one's looking.
The bartenders were cool, they had some drink specials I'd never heard of, like a Sweaty Mexican Lumberjack, which apparently includes Tapatio, along with Tequila and something else. She said it sounds nasty but it's good...I was not brave enough since I hate tequila anyway and adding Tapatio to the mix is not gonna help the situation. Instead I had some girly mixed drink with Rainbow in the name...maybe Over the Rainbow? Can't remember, but it was good. Their drink prices are pretty moderately priced. I was amused that their bottled beers are just kept in red plastic tubs of ice behind the bar....house party stilo.
Me and my friend were joking whether it would be equally acceptable to have a drink named something like the Smelly Ass Cracker. I can see how this place would mainly attract hipsters...the inside reminds me of the Short Stop or the Chalet...just the vibe.
Seems like it'd be a tricky place to meet new people or strike up a conversation, but maybe you just have to wait until people are drunk enough. It is LA afterall.
Shout out to the jukebox, which might be the crappiest piece of junk in a bar I've seen, but that's what makes it charming. Some of the CD pages don't flip until you've pushed the button 3-4 times, so you might have to go forward 4 times and then back 2 times to find the page you want. I just had Paula Abdul and that cat flashing through my mind..."three steps forward, and two steps back...WE COME TOGETHER CUZ OPPOSITES ATTRACT..." Aw yeah. Jukebox is full of a lot of rock and hipsterish stuff, but bonus points for having the Chronic in there to keep it gully. :-D
It seems to me like a laid back place to come and chit chat or to avoid a big crowd. As has been mentioned, fend for parking on the street. There's a taco truck across the street in front of Jons! :)
This bar gets 4 stars from me because my friends and I had an awesome time! If I were judging it by anything else (decor, location, etc.), it'd most likely be a 3.
First off, the waitresses are great - very friendly and attentive. There's only two of them running around the whole bar so be patient, might take them awhile to get to you. She forgot to get me my tomato soup with grilled cheese but she gave us a free shot because of it. My friends were already stoked about having a decent food menu at the bar but this was just icing on the cake!
There was definitely a PBR/High Life $3 special and other drink specials on the board. Minimum for credit cards was $20 so if you only plan to have 1 or 2 drinks, bring some cash.
I had the grilled cheese and tomato soup. Great grilled cheese, mediocre tomato soup, but works just fine if you're dipping a sandwich in it. Really tasted more like a tomato sauce than it did soup. We also shared a plate of garlic fries - yummy! The spicy fries weren't nearly as good because there was more spiciness than anything else - no other flavors, just a burning in your mouth.
Ambiance of the bar is definitely DIM, very very dim. Had to pull a candle closer just to read the menu. It's a charming bar, but definitely not a place to take a fancy date. If you're hanging out with a fun chill girl, she'd probably like this place. Apparently there are live performances on some nights.
Oh yeah, and there's a password you need to get in. Call ahead of time to ask what the password is. Last week, it was "We want to see the wizard." Apparently it changes from month to month, week to week, day to day perhaps? Long story short: call ahead!
This place is really trendy. If you want to impress your friends and take them to a cool spot, you will look really cool when you have to tell the bouncer your password to get in. I've gone about 3 times, each time the experience is worse than the last. The bartenders are really snooty and maybe even a little racist against blacks and Latinos. Or maybe just dark skinned people in general. I thought I was being nice when I asked the bartender to make me a drink, I don't know what his name was but all of a sudden they had ran out of everything but beer. And it was barely 10pm. You will probably have a better time at this place if you are white and possibly Asian. They get two stars because of the cool password idea.
Okay, so I forgot to check for the password so my follow up visit to the R Bar was an awkward one. I knock on the door and the the doorman asks us what the password is. "Uh, I don't know" (Laughter) He asks us what it starts with or sounds like. "Uh, I don't know" (Little less laughter) Then he asks us what the last one was. "Uh, I don't know" (Crickets) Finally he asks us a question I know the answer to. "What is the name of the bar?" Once inside the bar is a healthy mix of dive bar, pirate ship and Mozart's treehouse. All the necessities abound - Stage, check. Bar Regulars, check. Dim lighting, check. Tiny freaking closet bathroom, check. Awesome jukebox, check! Take a date, grab a drink and find a seat in the dark ass room in the back. Cheers!
arrrrrrggggghhhhh bar!
Call for the password. This place is just dark enough for backdoor drug deals. Wednesday night karaoke is a fucking blast!! They don't have my all time favorites but their song list is EXTENSIVE!!
be sure to remember the song by song title.
Sometimes- they have 3 dollar miller high lifes!! "The champagne of beers" !!!
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On an unassuming, rundown corner of Koreatown, inside an unmarked black building, resides an unexpected find. Knock on the painted wooden door, and a small panel will slide open, revealing a stern face demanding a password....
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Full of steak from Taylor's Steakhouse and in serious need of refreshment, four of us stumble up the block. My tour mistress, LMJ, suddenly stops and knocks on a random door.
*knock knock knock*
A small window in the door opens and someone peers out.
LMJ says something nonsensical and, in return, the door opens and we are inside R Bar. Speakeasy + dive bar = the perfect denouemont to our Saturday night.
Upon entering, we were shocked that we were one of maybe 10 people in the entire bar, at 11:30 pm on a Saturday night. Our group (which was growing rapidly) quickly gravitated towards the largest round red booth in the joint. Despite requiring you to recite the password du jour to gain entry, R Bar is decidely unpretentious. There are no "no loitering near the bar" rules like in similar Seattle speakeasies; the bartenders do not sneer at you when you order something as pedantic as a vodka martini; nor are you required to make a reservation weeks (or even months) in advance and then endure the posturing bullshit that one might encounter in, say, Bourbon & Branch in San Francisco. Neither is the interior over-designed, over-complicated, or over-stylized.
Nope. Inside it's just a comfortable dark bar with an awesome jukebox filled with kick-ass music (enough punk rock to satisfy my husband, thank god), great bartenders who make strong drinks that keep coming until last call, and enough down-the-rabbit-hole moments (the guy peeking through the door when we knocked; and later being led through a narrow corridor and out the back way when we were finally ready to leave) to make me wonder: was it just the booze, or is R Bar magic?
Short Version: Coolest bar in Koreatown.
Long Version: You have to go here. This bar is a fantastic spot for hanging out and relaxing with friends over drinks. And everything about the place is right, from the decor, to the lighting, to the fact that you have to know the password to enter. (By the way, I'm not kidding; you have to know the password of the day or you're not getting in.) The staff is very relaxed, cool and helpful. And the crowd that goes here all seem to know what a gift this bar is to the neighborhood, and everyone treats each other well. Oh, it's hip, but not to the point of having an attitude about itself. If you like bars, and I know a lot of us do, you owe it to yourself to check this place out. I just went for the first time, and I know I will be going back again and again.
Someone emailed me about the R Bar tonight, and this is what I said:
Tonight the password was ULTIMATE RUSH, ULTIMATE PRICE.
It changes day to day though. Hit them up on their myspace for the password or call them early for it.
A bunch of hot artsy chicks ;)
Drinks are great. Order a special off of the wall. Try them Mondays in particular; there's a piano player with a great voice.
This was the second time I've been here. It is a well-hidden bar...no signs. The bartenders are very sociable, which they should be. However, they don't seem to know how to make a good number of drinks.
The place is very dark if you sit in the booths. I could hardly see the people next to me (unless that's what you're going for).
This is definitely my favorite bar in k-town. The staff is super friendly and makes great drinks at a reasonable price. They often have live music and the artsy, alternative crowd is just my type. Unfortunately the dark, compact seating arrangements don't make it very easy to meet people; definitely more of a place to bring your own group--just remember to call them for the password ahead of time.
As an added bonus: the tamale and empanada ladies across the street serve up great food for really cheap.
"Hello McFly"
Fuck yeah! Any, I repeat, ANY bar that has a Back to the Future related password is awesome in my book!
We spent 5 min just talking to the doorman outside, calling out different quotes and lines from the BTTF trilogy (for you non-nerdy folk out there... that's an acronym for Back to the Future, duh!). Man, I'm not even inside yet, and already I'm having a good time.
Get in and I like the vibe. My kind of dive bar... not too crowded, no line, no cover, no snobby Hollywood types, cheap drinks, and yes! the kitchen is open!
Good thing too, because I was starving after enjoying a play over at the Bootleg Theater earlier that night: http://www.yelp.com/bi...
I was enjoying the music the DJ was playing (which truly impressed me considering the shit some people like to play). I'll have to check out their jukebox next time I'm there though.
Ordered the Mediterranean Trio and it was absolutely delish! My friend had the garden burger which was also tasty and I stole a few of her french fries which were top notch!
We found a little nook to seat and feast no problem... and relaxed, drank, and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.
The waitresses were super nice and came around to show off some awesome shots they had made... they even gave one to us for free to lure us into buying it! Delicious! Try the "Hopeocazi" a tasty little Comicazi shot made by Hope the waitress, it was amazing!
I liked this place. It was very chill and dark inside. They have lot's of tables and lounge areas for groups. I did notice lot's of groups hanging out here. You can either order drinks at the bar or a waitress walks around taking orders. This was a total hipster hangout. They have one of those old school jukeboxes but the selection is still pretty good. Beers are about $5. Street parking was really hard to find. They got taco trucks right outside ;)
You do need to know the password to get in that changes everyday. My friend asked the guy at the door what happens if someone doesn't know it? He said that he'll hint them and if they get it and laugh at his jokes then he'll let them in. He also said if someone can't guess it and starts acting like an ass then he WON'T let them in. So be nice!
This bar is very sexy. I really enjoyed the wallpaper on the ceilings and the dark lighting (and the lack of sticky floor, that was super nice).
But most of all, I really enjoyed the bartenders. This is literally an awesome place to take your friends and enjoy yourself, but if you're alone you can also meet people w/help from the bartenders.
Drinks are reasonably priced, good variety, and the bartenders even will sample out new drinks on the if it's slow enough! Try the prop 8, apparently the habanero vodka is pretty good...and I'm too much of a wuss to try it myself!
The bartenders are super awesome, get to know them!
Also make sure you know the password. I recommend calling ahead to make sure it's correct! They're pretty adamant about not letting you in if you don't have it.
Say hi to/befriend Sean, the awesome doorman!
So you need a password for this place. They say it keeps out the riffraft. Though I have to wonder how true that is if you're giving out the password on myspace. I mean, what site has more self centered tools creating mirror pictures than Myspace? Yeah, I rest my case.
Either way, I suppose it's work because the time I went in here on a busy night it wasn't very busy.It does have a sort of Pirate theme going. Not as good as Red Wood, though I have a thing for red wood. I may be a little biased.
The thing that they do well at the R Bar is stiff drinks. The artisanal cocktails are beyond strong and amazingly... um.. they're something alright.
I had the habanero-infused vodka muddled with fresh pineapple and mango that goes by the name Prop. 8. You'll be demanding a recall on the night when you're passed out on your ass.
Well worth a visit for the whole "secret" atmosphere if you're with a group. I suppose if you have a date the whole password thing will impress them. If not, you'll at least have those potent drinks to help you out.
password situation = contrived
bartender with large serpentine ring about which i think i have asked about 10 times = freaking hot
drinks = good
unmarked, strange location = somehow sexy
bouncer who was once a teacher = freaking hot
back booths = sultry
ceiling = copper. or tin.
Oh damn, I need the password...pokes around R Bar's myspace page. What the hell? You have to call for it now? Fortunately, I found it on a flyer they had posted. What's this? Free vodka from 9-10 p.m.? Awesome!
We made it just in time to grab one free vodka drink each. My next one tasted about the same so I have to give them points for consistency. Though I have to complain the bartender put the lime on the vodka soda and the lemon on the vodka tonic causing us much grief. Oh well, I'm sure it was just a brain fart since there were a crowd of people trying to get their free vodka drinks.
They had an eclectic crowd last night. One guy was prepping a huge canvas to paint on eventually. Though he and his girl in the floral dress spent most of the night posing around it. Scenesters. Bleh.
Overall, it's not a bad spot to stop in after dinner from Taylor's or Guelaguetza next door.
*** parking is still bad in the neighborhood but there is valet.
3.5
There was street parking but it eluded me. Eventually, I found a spot blocks and blocks away.…
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Its sooo nice to find a bar in my neighborhood that i actually like! (sorry hank and frank's, but you just weren't cutting it!)
R Bar is great! Its located in a really cool, unmarked building on the corner of 8th and irolo. Yes, you need a password to get in...but i think that's fantastic! (and very easy to find on myspace or by calling ahead). Inside is very, very dark and quite intimate. Was definitely loving the vibe/crowd of this place. It's definitely a dive bar....but picture the nicest dive bar you've ever been to in your life, and BAM!......R Bar. Bartenders were friendly, drinks were moderately priced, they take cards, and it wasn't too crowded for a Saturday night. Basically, I'm sold! R Bar is definitely my new fav bar in Ktown!
Also, if you're in the area and got the munchies, try Guelaguetza a couple doors down....really delicious Oaxacan food!
I absolutely love this place.
First off, I love pirate themed anything because pirates are gangsta. Secondly, I think it's hilarious that you need some stupid password to get in. Totally funny because if I was the bouncer I would make people say ridiculous things to get in just for my own personal amusement. Maybe "butt pirate" or "I'm a homo" just off the top of my head.
Drinks are cheap, great mixed crowd and last night they were giving out free vodka tonics for awhile. Being an alky, I can't pass up free drinks. I think we were told there was only 20 minutes left before they stopped doing that when we sat down so everytime the waitress brought some drinks over, I would down mine and ask for another. She got smart and just started bringing over a bunch cause she knew we would just be ordering more.
I've been telling all my coworkers about this place and I know I'll be coming here more often.
Arrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr matey !
This has very quickly become one of my favorite bars in LA. I'm not much of a drinker but I love hangin' here. The karaoke on Wednesday night was a blast and then hangin' with friends on a Thursday night was fun as well. Very friendly staff and very unassuming spot. No pretentious folks anywhere.
And it's such a friendly spot, I somehow dropped over 50 bucks. That's what happens. If you're cool, I'm more than happy to support your establishment. The burger was good and the fries are great. I didn't really dig the wings though. I tried the honey maple ones. They needed a li'l spice. I'm a big BBQ person so we added some BBQ sauce and that helped a bit.
First time I went, I was about three minutes behind my friends, so somehow got in on the strength of my good name rather than actually having the password. But now, I just have R Bar in my contacts so I can call, although they haven't switched passwords in the last 6 weeks.
First trip also involved free vodka - I guess they do this on (some?) weeknights before 10. Or until they run out.
But this place is truly fantastic. It's like being inside a pirate ship, and not a kitschy one. (Hurrah for understated themes.) My drinks have been uniformly strong. Staff is friendly. Good crowd, with mostly good taste in music, judging from the jukebox selections. (Although last night there was a bad spell between maybe 12:30 and 1:00).
I hear they are open all day on Sundays for the sports-watching, although I haven't actually noticed tv sets there. Anyway, that news all by itself makes me excited for football season.
A non-Korean on a dark corner in K-Town with no signage to speak of and a oft changing password to get in? Sounds like my kinda bar. And oh, is it.
The password business does a great job keeping the riff raff out and a generally cool crowd in, the vibe is dark and cozy with lots of intimate corners (but still more relaxed than moody), they pour tasty (reasonably priced) libations, have interesting live music most nights - and a kick ass jukebox the others - and they serve food to boot. When it comes to what I look for in a bar that about covers all the bases.
Tonight they were out of Angoustora bitters (integral for my drink), the whole joint reeked of garlic from one very potent order of garlic fries (kinda a good thing in my book), and the strange little vaudeville-esque trio (trumpet, violin and drums) was entirely too loud for the half dozen of us in attendance, but I ain't mad at ya. All that considered this was still one of the cooler bars you could find yourself in. Any night of the week.
We're going to R Bar? Its by my grammy's place? Whoa. That's just weird.
Set in an odd area, which doesn't seem like the safest area, it's a pretty chill bar.
Couple things to remember. Password. Don't forget to get the password. I guess it changes depending on night or event?
Parking. It sucks but there is a valet so try to do that if you can. Even then I'd be worried about them dinging your car. :/
Drinks are strong, well from what I can remember, and the place is dimly lit which is nice as well. Biggest thing I didn't like? What's with all the level changes? Little steps here and there that are an accident waiting to happen plus the tiny, tiny restroom. BE VERY CAUTIOUS OF THE STEPS!
It's a small dive bar that is pretty fun. The password thing is weird, yet kind of fun.
No hot artsy chicks, as other reviews mentioned. The concept of a pirate themed bar didn't really live up to the experience. Cool bar, cool idea, just didn't live up to expectations.
I have only been once, but I thinks the place be rather cool!
I like the whole 'password' concept, it seems to keep the more douchey types out. Then there is the bar itself, such a great building, very intimate and old world - love it!
The drinks are average price, the DJ on a Weds night plays one hell of a mix of classic and cool, and the doorman who I had a chat with while smoking is a v cool chap!
R Bar is the perfect antidote to places like The Well, which is very nice!
Drinks are strong, the ambiance is very dark and low key, and the jukebox selection is pretty decent balance of old tunes and "the hipster classics."
I was hesitant to believe my friend when he told me there was a password to get in (which he told me), but there really is one. So just remember to look it up the night before you go so you and your friends can get in.
The only complaint I have was that it didn't feel very mingle-y. It seems more like a place that you go with your friends and chat amongst yourselves, which is fine, but the night I came I was more in the mood to socialize with other patrons.
I will definitely be coming back here next time I'm in L.A.
You can read my review if you know the password. hahaha
OK, but down to business. This non-discrete looking bar on a corner in KoreaTown is anything but. It took me a few minutes to find this place as you won't see a bouncer hanging out front, but oh was it worth it when I walked inside.
Oh yeah, the password... it's an interesting touch but I wonder how much of it is designed to keep just random people from the street from walking in. Just befriend the bar on MySpace or give them a call and get the password.
I've only been on weeknights but each night have had a great time. I've seen some live shows on Mondays and have been on Thursdays (which were quieter than expected). Regardless, there's always an eclectic group of people to chat with and the juke box is freakin' awesome. The bartenders are nice, the drinks are strong, and the place doesn't charge you an arm and a leg.
Parking in the area sucks so be prepared to search. Also, the area isn't the best so don't be stupid.
Still, this place is a good bet.
Love the bald, English bouncer.
The first time my friends and I went, we didn't know we needed a password to get in. The bouncer gave us plenty of clues ;) and we got in within a couple of minutes!
Lighting is dim ... guess you can call it romantic. Ample seating, comfortable, and not too loud. Intimate, moody, and relaxed environment.
What I didn't like was the limited selection of alcoholic beverages. Pleaseee add to your list of beers!
I recently moved to NYC and have been searching for an R Bar replacement to no avail (suggestions??).
I can't say enough good things about this bar. It was definitely my go-to spot on the weekends. I even spent New Years Eve here. Drinks aren't too expensive, the crowd is small, the decor is lovely, etc. etc.
Things I like: the doorman is always good to chat to while having a cigarette outside. The couches are comfy. There are even some bigger tables in the back for big groups. The owners are super friendly! The crowd is slightly upscale for a dive bar. I always feel like the bar staff is totally willing to accommodate you, no matter what you need.
The last time I was there, there were maybe 20 people in the entire bar, and 2 of them were Kirsten Dunst and Jason Boesel. I don't know what that means, but it's certainly not a "place to be seen" type bar.
Oh, also, great jukebox!
Anyways, I miss it. Give them a call before you go to check on the password.
woohooo free vodka Thursdays for the month of April ( I think -check their myspace)
Awesome bar to chill out the neighborhood isn't as bad as people say it is it's actually pretty okay... just beware of the Asian drunk drivers that hang out in Ktown.
The bartender is awesome she's so sweet! The password thing is awesome makes you feel like you're entering mob style or something. I love the way it was described before... " the only Non Korean Bar in KTown" because it really is a non Korean bar except for the smoking "patio" but then again that's so ktown...
It is really dark inside but after a while your eyes get used to it or maybe you'll be to drunk from the free vodka you wont care. Also... ONE STALL in the bathroom... eeeeeeekk but its okay cause not a lot of people so not a long line.
Check this place out its awesome...
haha i forgot to mention... the taco truck that stands accross the street has awesome tacos or maybe i was just drunk....
Dark little nooks and crannies with candle light for ambiance to hide away with your swashbuckling homies and part take in drunken shenanigans.
Interesting drink menu with little twists like rose water and blood oranges.
The chick bartender was a little aloof and lofty (thus the one star dock-age) , but hey, it's a pirate bar.
Hide your GPS and/or iPod in your glove box due to creepsters strolling about.
Password required.
their hummus rules! maybe i was pretty drunk, but i do remember how great that hummus was.
great spot. i'll be back.
(didn't need the password. it was a weeknight and pretty slow)
"Hey !!"
"Chico wrote a review, lemme check it out..."
"R Bar, huh...Okay?"
*click*
== Please send Compliment with Password to read my review. ==
Thank you,
Chico
"Ah, man..."
R Bar is a small dive bar with a really cool set up and nice ambiance. They have a little stage for bands and karaoke. My favorite parts about this place are the the door guys, because they've always been chill, and the venue itself. I definitely recommend this place to take a date for a drink because it's typically not that crowded and there's private tables in the back. I've been here three times. Last time I went, they had karaoke and the mc was a jerk to my friend. All three times I went there wasn't very many people here- Not an amazing place to meet new people it seems, but it's a small dive bar so I guess I shouldn't expect that. It's kind of inconvenient that you have to know a password to get in this place, although the idea is fun/cool. Also, they were out of Pabst when I went the last time. WTF? ;) Just wanted to throw it out there that the tall female bartender is unfriendly, based on my personal experience. Actually kind of rude now that I think about it. Great place to take a date though, good priced drinks, and worth stopping by at least once. 3 stars!
"Do you know the password?"
Hell Yeah I do! So VIP, I know.
The prior Yelp reviews for R Bar were dead on. Actually, it's the most dead on review I've ever encountered on Yelp.
Staff - friendly, courteous
Jukebox - diversified. I walked into R Bar hearing the sounds of Cold War Kids and Radiohead and I walked out with Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock - It Takes Two, oh yeah.
Drinks - Wow. "Stiff" doesn't do them justice, how about tenacious? Drinks were tenacious!
But Dave, every other Yelper gave it 5 stars?
I can't, I waited too long for my drinks,. minus one star. In order to get a drink, I had to use the typical "squeeze one elbow onto the bar counter and slowly square-up my shoulders to brush off nearby residents for personal space" move... "Bartender!"
If you're looking for a cozy place with places to sit that doesn't have the Hollywood scene, this is it.
They say the neighborhood can be sketchy and street parking may be difficult, it's not any sketchier than the streets off of Hollywood Blvd. If it makes you feel better, there is a taco truck parked across the street.
R Bar, you keep doing you!
I really like this place. It's a very chill mellowy spot. I believe you need to know the password to get in. The crowd here is artsy/hipstery. When you walk in, you get a feeling as if you're on a pirate ship. I believe that's the theme of it....also it's super dark inside. It's kinda like they provide you the Beer Goggles without you having to even drink! Haha. All in all, I had a great time with my friends just having chill time.
I know i've reviewed this place before, but wanted to chime in with something i haven't seen mentioned in other reviews. There is a bit more going on than just wandering in off the street. Rbar is suprisingly group friendly, even if it's a last minute group. Believe me i know!
Most Monday nights there is live music. Sometimes it's awesome (HoneyHoney or Coldwar Kids) ans other times it's just live music (which is still nice to know you can find some locally but not be mobbed by kids or hipsters).
Plus on the first Wednesday of the month is comedy night. Local comics working on their material. Come down and have a chuckle. Plus the door guy on Wed nights is a hoot too!
Oh, and one more thing i haven't read on other reviews- This place is very party friendly. You can plan a bash here anything from a Bday or Farewell to a movie showing! It's nice to find a friendly place that can go out of the way to make sure your taken care of.
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I live a block and a half from this bar, and I can assure you, the neighborhood isn't all that bad. I walk around there at night often, and have yet to have any problems.
On to the bar...I love it. Drinks are strong, the password is fun, and the lack of signage makes the crowd nice. The decor and ambiance make for a nice cozy environment.
Try going on a Monday night, Naomi is the best bartender, her drinks are fantastic and she is a sweetheart to boot.
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Category: Bars
Can't always drink to the bottom of the glass.…
Places my best friends and I have ventured for big…
Reviews with secret codes and shout outs that only…
When the sun goes down...you'll find me here...or…
5 star establishments only need apply to be on…
I wanna smack everyone that gave these…
What contemptible scoundrel stole the cork from my…
My local dry cleaner, watering hole, deli, cafe,…
