Whisky A Go-Go

Went on a Wednesday night to see a friend's band. Bought a table on the railing upstairs - it seats two, but I was solo and didn't want to mess with the GA SRO floor.Parking ($20) was easy and convenient in the lot directly behind. Note that the sign boldly states $15, yet in small print adds that's for the first hour, after which there's a $20 max.I was told my table had a reserved sign with my name and I located it easily.Problem was that whoever was announcing the bands also mentioned on several occasions they had booths for rent. Well, the tables and booths upstairs were not sold out. Many were available. Instead of a Reserved sign on those, there was nothing. And random people would sit at those. Security wasn't making rounds checking, and the night was not busy. So why did I spend $100 when I could've just snagged one of those?To further add insult, about 10 minutes before I left for the night, a large foreign-speaking man with broken English sat down at my table next to me. His friend sat next to him, at a vacant table. I turned to look at him and he just stared back. Clueless. But since I knew I'd be out of there decided to say nothing.No wristbands were given for the tables, which would've been another simple solution. But again, that would require a security person to still monitor who's sitting where.Yes - on a packed night I'd expect this to not be an issue since all tables would be booked.I do have a compliment: Barbara was the bartender and took amazing care of me with drink and food orders. She's great!! Huge kudos.Food: started with the potato skins. Oddly I received 5 halves. Where was #6? Probably went the way that a half egg goes when you order deviled eggs somewhere but just get 3 halves. Potatoes had fresh bacon crumbles, but then there was a half slice of the equivalent of a Kraft Single laid on top that sort of melted onto the bacon. No chives. Just a little container of sour cream. Potatoes were cooked well though. And they were still baked potato skins, so you can't go too wrong.Then ordered the cheeseburger and fries. Fries were great! Cheeseburger (that same Kraft Single) was meh. But I wasn't go there for the food.Again, huge kudos to Barbara! Very funny. Very nice.And of course I'll be back soon. This is a great venue. I just won't buy a table.

Y'all, no hyberbole, the Whisky is SMALL! We visited on Monday 05/22/2023 to see the house band Fast Times (renowned '80's cover band), and had such a great time. As we were already in the LA area for a music festival, this night happened to be hubs' birthday, so of course I took him to a legendary rock & roll landmark. The first level has two bars, but few tables & seating. Upstairs offers more tables & seating, plus a good view & additional bar. Note, the stage & dance floor area encompasses a good chunk of the footprint downstairs, and security is rather strict on keeping the walkways open.Arriving later than we wanted (I had to work), we missed the Duran Duran cover band. But the lead singer did join Fast Times on stage for one song, which was a fun surprise (for me). We found a small table upstairs, which gave us a great vantage point. Drinks at the bars were expensive but service was efficient, and my cocktails were strong. We found parking on the roof of a small garage in the next block for $20. Since I'd signed up online for the guest list, we had free admission, and I appreciated paying for secure parking so close to the Whisky. If you're going on a Monday, get on the guest list for free entry: https://www.fasttimesband.com/whisky3

The Whiskey is an Iconic Club on the Sunset Strip and is always a Blast. I have played there with my band and recently attended a show with my friends from the Band Plush performing. If you're in Hollywood it's a must to see a show!

April 2023 / Hollywood: A friend I've known since high school was visiting from Washington & we had tickets to a concert at Whisky-A-Gogo that we both were super excited about! Music & Hollywood is a fun combo!VIP Booth: Customer service was excellent from the moment we walked in! Our booth was labeled/reserved and had plenty of space, as well as cozy! Our server was highly attentive! (Thanks again!) Food & drinks: Loved the jalapeño poppers, seasoned curly fries & drinks were mouthwatering & refreshing, along with bottled water!Concert: So Many performances were so amazing!! Several artists I had never heard of, but enjoyed immensely, as the energy was amazing & the flow was on point! There was definitely a mix of performers; some established...others...maybe we're making their debut?!Overall: Fun & upbeat atmosphere with excellent service, loved it! Cheers to an exciting event & music that moves you, along with a great time with my friend...score!!

Best booking on the strip! Great security who are assertively enforcing throughout the night. Bartenders are the goods too!

Coming back here 40 plus years later triggered tremendous memoriesFood adequate but it's all about the musicBut older folks bewareNo place to sit every time I tried security removed me

Children, learn your history. The likes of Led Zeppelin, Jim Morrison, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and more all cut their teeth here before becoming world famous. If you're lucky you might get to go here for an evening with Pamela Des Barres where she will regale you with stories of some of these fellas onstage, and maybe the bonus story about the time she felt Mick Jagger up under the table in the booth in the back. The Whisky is a dive, yes, but they know WTF they're doing in terms of music, drinks, and ambiance. You can feel the vibes of the many historic musicians who have haunted these halls every time you go.

What a great Halloween party and private venue that took place at the Whisky A Go-Go!! I've never been here and I can see now why it's so popular!The lay out of the space and stage, the sound, ambiance and vibe were incredible!The food trucks were hired and well done as well as great service and security!I will definitely head back again. I was impressed with the intimacy of the proximity of the stage and the sound quality. Great epic night to check off my historical list of things to do!

If you would have told me a couple months ago that I'd be a groupie to Gaba Groove, I wouldn't have believed you but here we are! First time attending the Whiskey which was a cool experience. I was able to see both sides of the Whiskey from the bands POV minus the actual preforming and the audience's POV. The venue itself is two stories which is where we spent time watching the other bands. Once it was my boyfriends time to preform, he made his way to the green room to prepare with his band. At this time I went to the bar to get myself a drink for their set. I got a twisted tea which was $10 for the can. I wanted a better view of Gaba Groove so I made my way down to the pit area where the other family was of the band. They started preforming which was a mix of covers and mostly original pieces! Out of the three shows I've attended, this one was their best! After they were done we did stick around to see the band after which was fun. Overall this was such a cool experience and can't wait to see another show at the Whisky.

Love this place so much. It's an iconic venue, so much musical history, acoustics were awesome and staff is so friendly. Highly recommend the tables at the railing. Can't wait to return.