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The Federal
Gastropub and Bar$$$$
North Hollywood
"Good beer list, delicious snacks, and great service!"(6 Tips)
"The federal burger and their fries are also super delicious."(2 Tips)
"Try the maple glazed sweet potato fries or bacon brussel sprouts."(2 Tips)
"Amazing food (pear flatbread!),"(2 Tips)
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Their burgers are bar none some of the best around. Anything with their pretzel bum = yum. But their wings, Brussels sprouts, artichokes, and pretzel appetizers are also standouts. Great beer options!
Crystal MoniqueSeptember 24, 2013Snapback Thursdays are the best! Old School Hip Hop & R&B Dj's spinning all night! Doors open @10PM, NO Cover. Full bar. Plenty of street parking and a private lot if you don't want to walk.
Cady MillerApril 16, 2017Wish I remembered the bartenders name..he was great! New to Federal I remember. Came in for my birthday and he made me a great gin jalapeño drink. Loved it! They have such a great menu here, my fave.
Seriously everything. Today we ordered mussels and abd tge Federal burger...omg to die for. Best date place...just order u will be happy.
- Chancelor ShayJune 10, 2012The beer list short for gastropub, but they have Delirium Tremens and La Fin Du Monde, which at two of the best beers in the world. Try the maple glazed sweet potato fries or bacon brussel sprouts.
Michelle GilstrapMarch 24, 2013The Federal is such a great place for lunch, my friend and I stopped in for lunch prior to a matinee at the El Portal, and enjoyed a wonderful selection of wraps, sliders, or salads.- Amazing food (pear flatbread!), killer beer list with the most knowledgeable and personable staff to walk the planet. Not that you care but my boyfriend and I had our first real conversation here.
FabFitFunDecember 1, 2011Their regular burger is among the best I've tasted. Plus, their menu has helpful hints for what beer to order with your meal. Plus, live music and standup comedy can be enjoyed upstairs.
The New Short Fiction SeriesApril 30, 201411th Annual Emerging Voices Group Show 5/11/14 7 pm. Bring your lit lovin' mom and get a rose + an intro to 6 amazing new area writers. Advance tix recommended, this one sells out! Read more
- The New Short Fiction SeriesAugust 29, 2014Sex World by #Ron_Koertge book launch party 9/1414, musical guest #The_Sweet_Potatoes in cooperation w/ #Red_Hen_Press. Celebrate this fun new title & be first to get your author signed copy! Read more
- The New Short Fiction SeriesAugust 28, 2012Virginia Center for the Book Great American Book Award semifinalist Carl Peel’s Buzzing, Sunday, September 9, 2012 at The Federal Bar with musical guest The Black Orchid Trio - join us! Read more
D WJuly 16, 2015Tuesday nights downstairs, you get a cornucopia of artists dancing. However, the band is what you can't miss!
- Michael KalecJanuary 25, 2017I like this place. Good selection of drinks. Pricey, but not unlike similar bars. Only disappointed that you can get a table if you don't eat; sometimes I just want to drink and watch a game :\
Chris “RockNRollGeek” Darbro 🤘June 9, 2011Drinking game: go to the upstairs outdoor patio with 3 friends. Take turns naming the movie quotes on the board across the street. Can't name it on your turn? Drink!
The brussels sprouts and artichoke hearts are great appetizers. Lots of tasty craft beer to choose from.- The New Short Fiction SeriesMarch 26, 2014Get Lit in the Lounge Sun. 4/13/14 7pm with #Dennis_Hicks' No Secrets and other stories - tales of trailer park heros and other working class wonders. Read more
Sarah DopeSeptember 9, 2014I don't even know where to begin. The lamb chops, maple tots, grilled artichoke... All so, so good!
Jason H.October 29, 2017Very nice assortment of beers, both tap and bottled, and the late night food is good too.
Comedy night on Wednesdays is always pretty fun. Only $10 and a great mix of comics. Great atmosphere and drinks too.
ChelseaAugust 9, 2012They have a secret amazing drink with fireball whiskey, muddled mint, oranges, and cherries - a federal original that is yet unnamed but mind blowing!- The New Short Fiction SeriesDecember 27, 2012Our 17th season kicks of 1/13/13 with Pushcart Prize nom Ron Darian's Tears of an Entertainment Professional and musical guest Michael Ligon. Tix on sale now! Read more
- The New Short Fiction SeriesFebruary 15, 2013Sun. 3/10/12 Saehee Cho's We Are Bodies, Bodies Break with musical guest, intl. #flute phenom Maria Kostelas. Join us for sweet words and music. Read more
- Alyssa ColemanOctober 27, 2014The quinoa & kale salad is so so good (and I'm not a huge fan of kale). The federal burger and their fries are also super delicious.
- The New Short Fiction SeriesAugust 26, 2013Get Lit in the Lounge 9/8/13 with Pushcart Prize nominee Blake Kimzey's Up and Away and other stories. Advance tix recommended for this spoken word evening of fantasy and humor. Read more
- The New Short Fiction SeriesJuly 24, 20138/11/13 London Summer & other stories by Jessica Davis Stein w/musical guest SandraKota. Advance tix recommended for this evening of summer dreams & electro-pop. Read more
Typically one of my favorite places for dates, but completely being ignored by the bar tenders. Don't sit behind the taps.- The New Short Fiction SeriesDecember 26, 2013The New Short Fiction Series kicks off its 18th season @ The Federal Bar 1/12/14 with the book launch of #Tracy_DeBrincat's #Troglodyte, musical guest #The_Sorted. Get tix at link below. Read more
Great live music Wednesday nights. Wide selection of beers from around the world. The Rasputin is really good!- The New Short Fiction SeriesApril 23, 201310th Annual #Emerging_Voices Group Show Sun. 5/12/13. Bring #mom to eat, drink & be literate - we'll give her a rose and a good time. Read more
- The New Short Fiction SeriesSeptember 25, 201310/13/13 2nd Annual Northern Writes with Elizabeth George Scholar FeLicia Elam & 3-time Pushcart Prize nominee Marko Fong. Get Lit In The Lounge, tix @ www.newshortfictionseries.com
Lailanie GadiaJuly 4, 2016I love the vibe and great interior. I definitely enjoyed their drinks... well made.- The New Short Fiction SeriesJanuary 15, 2014Feb 9, 2014 the L.A. book launch of #Molly_Antopol's The UnAmerican's, a Barnes & Noble #Discover_Great_New_Writers pick, with musical guest #Miri_Hunter_Haruach. Tix on sale now - be there! Read more
- The New Short Fiction SeriesFebruary 16, 20123/11/12 Vanessa Carlisle's Some Night The Stars Don't Seem That Far. Spoken word performance with a signature mojito chaser. Hemingway would approve!
Best bar in No Ho. Hit up Nicole. She's as hilarious as she is good at attending. Also, don't leave without trying the federal eggs and biscuits.
Jake StanierJanuary 14, 2013The habanero burger is absolutely delicious with a nice glass of beer. Great dinner and alcohol selection.- The New Short Fiction SeriesOctober 29, 2013Eat, drink & be literate with #Kirkwood_Prize nom #Brandon_French's Choking On The Bone. A hilariously dark evening of spoken word, get tix early. Read more
Chelsea MartensJuly 19, 2013A real gastro pub! I tried the fried chicken with sage infused red velvet waffles! Amaze!- The New Short Fiction SeriesJune 15, 2013Women rock in music and sound on July 14th with Tara Ison's Ball and musical guest The Sorted. Bring the girls to Eat, Drink and Be Literate! Read more
KarinaJuly 4, 2013What an amazing place ... great vibe, great crowd, music & drinks my girls and I will definitely be back for more !- The New Short Fiction SeriesApril 16, 20125/13/12 Marie Shield's Not All Mothers Are Created Equal - bring mom for champage & spoken word by this Santa Barbara Writers Conf. Award winner & we'll supply the rose. Read more
- The New Short Fiction SeriesMay 22, 2014Get Lit In The Lounge Sun. June 8th with Laura Simko's Missing Walls and other stories @newshortfiction. Advance tix recommended. Read more
José LpJune 17, 2013The habanero burguer was amazing and not too spicy, just perferct. All a hamburger should be.- The New Short Fiction SeriesJuly 3, 2014Get Lit in the Lounge Sun. July 13th with @ColetteSartor's Once Removed. Strong, powerful (note: adult language). Be There! Read more
Erin HimesAugust 13, 2011The second floor of the bar is open to guests during Get Fed. Grab a drink and escape the sun with your food truck finds!- The New Short Fiction SeriesFebruary 17, 2014Movie-inspired spoken word #Diana_Wagman's Writing In Pictures, 3/9/14 with movie music by musical guest #David_Bickford details/tix @ www.newshortfictionseries.com
- Xanthia is the bomb miss u gf. Xo:-):- mussels yummers
- The New Short Fiction SeriesOctober 22, 2012Veterans Day special event, 11/11/12 launch of War Stories, an anthology of new fiction, in cooperation with The MilSpeak Foundation and Barnes & Noble The Grove. Read more
Diane McClureAugust 3, 2013S'more bread pudding is incredible. Wait staff is super friendly too! Fun place!- The New Short Fiction SeriesSeptember 20, 2012Sun. 10/14/12 a very special evening of spoken word featuring new fiction by Bay Area writers Kat Meads & Sharon McElhone with musical guest Sheba's Caravan Read more
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The Federal
5303 Lankershim Blvd (at Weddington St)
North Hollywood, CA 91601
United States
North Hollywood, CA 91601
United States
Dining is beyond the usual fare of traditional taverns, offering gourmet & diverse food along with a vast selection of micro beers at reasonable prices. Enjoy!
Closed until 11:30 AM (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 11:30 AM–Midnight
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–1:00 AM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–1:00 AM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–Midnight
(818) 980-2555
View menu on http://nh.thefederalbar.com/menu
Features
Reservations
No
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
No
Music
Live Music
Parking
Street, Valet
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Dinner, Dessert, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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