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Villains Tavern

Villains Tavern Los Angeles United States 34.040024 -118.231098
5 4

Bar / Live Music Venue / Tavern

Review

Ratings:

Lucas

Adriana

Jonah

Emma

Party Earth Review: Despite its location in the sparsely populated Industrial District by the LA River, the unique Villains Tavern manages to pull in a steady and diverse crowd from all over the city. An ornamental spear-topped fence and glass wall fashioned of colorful apothecary bottles welcome patrons to the bi-level lair, where fun-loving hipsters and well-dressed young professionals gather to chat in front of a gothic cathedral mirror, or clamor around the bar where mixologists serve up creative cocktails in Mason jars. Old chandeliers topped with stuffed crows add to the eclectic charm, while comic book collectors will appreciate drinks with names like Stan Lee and the poisonous Belladonna. Mingling singles can engage in a playful game of “guess the famous villains” portrayed in the paintings behind the bar, or head upstairs to relax on vintage leather sofas lit by antique floor lamps. One of the biggest draws, however, is the nightly live music scene when the patio stage hosts bands playing everything from bluegrass and jazz to swing. Easygoing but with just the right touch of edge, Villains creates a hip and welcoming vibe that keeps the loyal crowds trekking out night after night.

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Neighborhood:

Downtown

Address:

1356 Palmetto Street
Los Angeles, CA 90013
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Phone:

213-613-0766

Links:

Official Website

Hours:

Tu 7pm–2am, W–Sa 5:30pm–2am

Recommended as:

 Night Spot
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Villains Tavern Review

Tip from Emma:

“While the bar’s advertised days are Wednesdays through Saturdays, the Tavern also opens on Tuesdays for the neighborhood locals. Show up early and take advantage of the half-price cocktails and mouthwatering meatballs from Great Balls on Tires, a food truck that sets up shop in the parking lot.”

The Scene

Despite its location in the sparsely populated Industrial District by the LA River, the unique Villains Tavern manages to pull in a steady and diverse crowd from all over the city.

Downtown, Los Angeles – Despite its location in the sparsely populated Industrial District by the LA River, the unique Villains Tavern manages to pull in a steady and diverse crowd from all over the city.

An ornamental spear-topped fence and glass wall fashioned of colorful apothecary bottles welcome patrons to the bi-level lair, where fun-loving hipsters and well-dressed young professionals gather to chat in front of a gothic cathedral mirror, or clamor around the bar where mixologists serve up creative cocktails in Mason jars.

Old chandeliers topped with stuffed crows add to the eclectic charm, while comic book collectors will appreciate... read more →

Crowd

Eclectic and unpretentious mix of young professionals, hipsters, artists, and musicians, mid-20s to 30s.

Entertainment/Music

Live entertainment on the patio from 9:30/10pm, featuring Really Dirty Blues on Wednesdays, 1920s/30s Vintage Americana on Thursdays, Swing and Jazz on Fridays, and Bluegrass on Saturdays. Ambient music inside.

Food/Miscellaneous

Bar food, salads, and burgers served until 11pm.

Prices

Snacks $5–$6, salads $7–$11, entrées $8–$14. Beer $3–$24, mix-and-match beer and shots $8, cocktails $11–$13.

Dress

Almost anything goes: flannel, vests, t-shirts, faded jeans, ties, fedoras, dresses and heels, and vintage suit jackets. Strict dress code means no sports jerseys or team colors.

Hot Nights/When to Go

Any night for a full-blown social scene, Thursday nights for the two female bands performing Vintage Americana, and Fridays and Saturdays for a good live music crowd. Schedules are subject to change, but the website is updated weekly.

Tags:

30sBar FoodBluegrassBluesBurgersCocktailsCountryDress CodeFlannel ShirtsFriendlyFun-lovingFunkyHigh HeelsHipsterHot DogsJazzJeans and T-ShirtLive BandLive MusicMid 20sMixologyOutdoor AreaPatioSpecialty CocktailsYoung Professionals

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