"To the owners of this establishment, this kind of treatment happens all over Los Angeles, from Montecito to Big Bear. I've experienced it in grocery stores and auto shops, but I imagine it all starts in Hollywood clubs. Speaking as someone who moved to L.A. for the nightlife, I can tell you it should never cost more than $20 to get into any celebrity party—if it does, that's a red flag. It means the place is either empty or just another indoor version of Hollywood's generic pink wall. Don't take the door staff's word for it; they’re not the ones out partying. Here’s a life lesson you don’t want to learn the hard way: never pay door fees in cash, because if the place is terrible, you’ll want your money back—and trust me, it usually is.
This venue operates as a business spot at best, and I have no interest in discussing business on a Saturday night. This sentiment seems to be shared by all of us who aren’t regulars here. It really could be so much better. You might wonder why I come here—it’s because it’s my local bar. For anyone who got turned away, I snuck in (you might want to practice climbing hedges), but I assure you, it’s not a party. About 90% of it is just a selfie spot, with 75% of the crowd there to be seen with their friends. I’d say there's about 1% who are actually dancing and another 2% genuinely having a good time. There’s no dancing from the waitstaff, and the crowd isn’t dancing either. Sure, they fill the place with attractive people (yawn), just like every other country club. But as always, the real answer is personality.
The nightlife in Hollywood on weekends is dead, except for some spots off Santa Monica. It doesn’t improve in Hollywood; it just gets worse. In Chicago, there’s a well-known gym called the East Bank Club, which isn’t really a gym either, but people do flock there—not for workouts, despite the NBA players who train there. Unfortunately, L.A. isn’t solving this issue anytime soon.
Eventually, I’ll find a club where the waitresses can dance because they’re treated well by management and the crowd. But the clientele here—sorry, mom and dad—is like a bunch of misbehaved children. If you’re looking for genuine fun, there are jam sessions in Antelope Valley, and the Ying Yang Twins have the whole place dancing in the foothills of Big Bear (which is the easiest of the four routes there). Also, if you’re a fan of the American Olympics, Phelps enjoys craft breweries in Thousand Oaks. And to the man who dressed and sounded like Common asking about this venue, I suggest checking out Elbow Room off Cahuenga or Moms in Culver City."
