The Bourbon Room

We came here for the opening night of Batsu in Los Angeles. It was great. There is paid parking on the street, which can be tricky during busy hours. Before entering, the bouncer checks your ID and then you proceed upstairs. The bar is dimly lit and welcoming. The bartenders were nice and the drinks were good. This place seems small, but is actually quite spacious. On the side of the bar, a group was privately sectioned off having a private party. After getting our drinks from the bar, we were directed to the back room with the stage to enjoy the show.

I've been to the Bourbon Room a few times now and it's always been a really good experience for shows. Waymo here so you don't have to worry about parking since it's right on Hollywood Boulevard in the thick of our beautiful LA grittiness. Bouncer has always been cool and on this when I went this week, I dare say he was quite handsome! LOLz It's always a quick and fast experience getting in, up their moody bit of stairs and into the main bar area. It's cool if you want to have a drink and socialize before a show, dark and romantic vibes kinda. The main show area has various levels of pricing in the seating but it's such a small venue, there's no bad seat in the house. This week I heard Pauly Shore tell fascinating stories from his childhood. Great show and all the staff was fabulous. All the staff here is seriously so nice and everyone who has ever done shows here that I've heard from, has also been very happy with the staff from that side of things.It's really cool how they always are changing their cocktails seasonally and/or for special events. Even better? They always have at least one mocktail on the menu. I had said Non-Alcoholic cocktail and it was fire! I would tell you to get it, but it was Halloween themed and surely won't be there when you go.The Bourbon Room is a great location in Hollywood to see shows! I'll surely be back when something on their calendar piques my interest!

4++ I came here for a comedy show and haven't been here for any other reason. I honestly can't remember if they served any food. I just got one there to get a couple drinks while watching the show. I will say though, that the service was prompt and friendly. Which is helpful when you're trying to get a comedy show underway. The room where the show happened felt newly renovated or at least it just felt really comfortable and had good air-conditioning. The decor was based on other iconic locations in Los Angeles, which I thought was cool.The vibes were good obviously because you need that to have a successful comedy show I think. We had a really good crowd that night and a comedians really got into it. It was one of the better shows in recent memory for me with some pretty big names. Every comedian that night killed it including Whitney Cummings, Bobby Lee, Drew Lynch, and Melissa Villasenor. Overall, a really great place to watch comedy shows at the very least. Had a great time here and definitely would love to come back to watch more shows in the future.

It is always a vibe at this place. We came in later in the evening and were welcomed with some chill hip-hop and an aura like no other. It was a dope place to just relax in and enjoy great music. Luckily, we had enough energy to stop by since we were already winding down for the night, but as soon as we heard some classic jams here, we got our second wind. The décor was great including the records they had on display as well!

Worst of the worst.Myself and my friends purchased tickets for emo brunch today in Los Angeles.We arrived promptly at 1:30pm and were advised to stand in line. After inquiring we were informed that they were backed up. We waited 30 minutes before we were escorted in. Once inside we were seated in a hot and cramped area near the bar. We were given crossword puzzles and had to wait an additional 30min. After that time had passed and no server had come to bring water or check in with us, we approached and asked if we could move. One of my friends began feeling faint from the lack of air. We moved to another section.The tables were left in disarray. It looks like previous parties had came and gone but no one had cleaned up after them. There were 2 empty tables and a coach like seats. We sat down and cleaned our own dirty tables. We looked across the room and another table had dirty dishes and glasses. It stayed that way for about 20 min. After 20 min had passed we flagged someone down for water. By this time it was about 2:45pm. We had not received the "welcome mimosa" or water. No server had come to us to take our order.Finally our orders were taken and we received our mimosas. As can be seen in the pictures attached, they arrived in what could only be assumed as dirty glasses. We each sipped a little and were dismayed. They tasted like chalky dish water. No one in our party drank their drinks. Our food came and another problem.We ordered 3 burgers, tater tots, and the chicken strips. One of the burgers was raw. Toasted on each side but a raw patty. Each burger had a thick piece of bacon that was mostly fat. The tater tots were overcooked. The raw burger was inedible. We finished and my friend went to ask to speak with management. The server ignored her. She was standing next to the bar for 15min. Apart from the various issues. The event was not as advertised. The menus were one page and when asked the server said they were out of everything but the burger and chicken strips. There was no emo music playing. A weird mix of rock with Sia randomly thrown in. The servers were non existent. No one should have to wait an hour in a room with poor ventilation.I attended the 2022 emo brunch held in the same location. You cannot even compare the experiences.

The Bourbon Room is the perfect spot to stop for a cocktail and some live music in LA. I definitely love the vibes, they make a nice strong drink, and staff were very nice.I came for a friend's birthday party and liked the upstairs bar and stage setup. The decor is right up my alley, records, 70s vibes, and leopard print stage - a great look. I liked how the upstairs bar area is sectioned off from the stage as you can grab a drink and actually hear each other talk without the music overtaking the experience. On the backside of the bar is the stage area and I found the setup to be very comfortable. My friend and I snagged a leather sofa towards the front and enjoyed the music for hours. Really good, relaxing experience overall.Staff here were nice and I felt safe at this venue. They have security at the front entrance and there were plenty of security type bouncers upstairs. I liked that they had someone nearby the bathrooms which weirdly made me feel safe. Their bathroom setup is a little open concept so it made sense that they kept a staff nearby. Bartenders seemed nice overall and I will say 5 stars for making a stiff drink. Some of the best and strongest Jack and cokes this side of town. I felt bad for my friend though, she wasn't drinking and a soda was $6, I thought that was a little insane. Would be my only complaint as I like venues that support designated drivers and most bars give people soda on the house or for no more than $2.50. But it's a business and I get they need to make a profit, just found that a little unusual. Not my problem though bc I drink hahaha just noting that for others that don't.Really great music venue and bar overall. My friend had a great music birthday bash here and I appreciated that the staff made us girlies feel safe and that the vibes were comfortable. Definitely a great spot to add on your bar hoping rotation.

The service was excellent. The bartender was very knowledgeable and knew exactly how to make a drink based on my description of the type of liquor and flavors I like. The place has a very chill and laid-back atmosphere with a great vibe.

This was my first time at The Bourbon Room and it did not disappoint. It was GREAT!! My friend invited me to watch Scissorhands the Musical and IT WAS AMAZING!! It was sooooooooo INTERACTIVE. Like I didnt know I needed to see Edward Scissorhands as a musical lol.You have to order a 2 drink and 2 food item. I am fasting so I ordered fries and the Bourbon glazed carrots. The fries were really good because they were crispy and the perfect size. I thought $17 for bourbon glazed carrots were a bit excessive for the price. BUT they were VERY delicious. I wish there were more for the price. It was sweet and it had nuts in it for a nice crunch factor. The sauce was so good. My friend and I were VIP so we sat in front of the stage. I am not even sure if those were good seats because there were also performances everywhere. But it was great view when the cast was on stage which was a majority of the time. The service was kind of ... well very slow... my fries and my friends burger and fries came out together but it took another 30 minutes for me to get the carrots. BUT it was a full house so I know they accommodated accordingly.. The singing was great. The band was great. The Bourbon Room is a vibe It has music plaques of your favorite artists. Ample couches. Privacy. It is right on Hollywood Blvd. Plenty of parking lots and metered parking.

It's been a couple years since I've been back to this place since my last experience. Yes I enjoyed my self so much and the live show it had. The drinks are so good bartenders are very nice and friendly. Like I said last review I love the decor and I love this place and I will definitely come back. I love the golden records one the walls and the LP bar stand.

Went to a comedy show. Just enough of a large crowd to be energized but small enough to see everything. Cocktails were reasonably priced. Did not try the food. Next time.