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The Darkroom

Bar, BBQ Joint, and American Restaurant$$$$

Mid-City West, Los Angeles

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The Darkroom

7.0^/10

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"oh and they play The Big Lebowski and have $3 PBRs on tap."(2 Tips)
"Darkroom burger w/bacon (no cheese) & side salad rules..."(2 Tips)
"Bloke talking about typical LA types is talking bollocks."(2 Tips)
"Great place, good service, awesome ambiance"(3 Tips)

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Brook ShelleyJune 22, 2015
Great place with high ceilings, dim lighting, and cheap beers. Playing neat old movies on the tvs and decent music on the stereo
Lea J.June 12, 2012
Awesome food and people. Try their turkey sandwich on pumpernickel bread with cranberry aioli. So so good. Also they are now open during the day so you can stop by for lunch!
JamillaAugust 8, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Great place! Their food and drinks are good and decently priced. They show movies on the tv (Jurassic Park!!) and there's an oldschool photobooth.
Akinbode OguntuyiJune 9, 2018
I wanted a sports bar experience for Game 4 of the NBA Finals; this was a random choice. Turned out to be a brilliant one. Great place, good service, awesome ambiance
Chris MalliaMarch 10, 2013
Good menu, and the food comes out pretty quickly. Side note, check before you sit to make sure there's more than one waitress/waiter. It was packed with only one server...
Christiano CochraneSeptember 8, 2016
Good place to drink a beer while you wait for your turn at Floyd's 99.
Jason CDecember 16, 2018
Loved the dark look of the place. Hated the 90's rock playlist subjecting us to Marcy's Playground and Smash Mouth.
Tom GFebruary 22, 2018
Dark bar with chilled vibes. Beers are decent
Lisanne WilcoxFebruary 18, 2014
Great drinks, food, and best place just to chill on the patio in town.
Dahvi ShiraApril 16, 2011
Lady bartender is super nice. Be friendly w/her & tell her ur confused about what shot to get and she'll buy u one--& do it w/you :)
Erin G.April 22, 2010
Been here 5+ times
The large patio is perfect for smoking a cigar and watching the Big Lebowski on the TVs outside. There's no sound on the TVs, but who doesn't know every line to that movie?
Roy TaylorJune 25, 2011
Love this place. Bloke talking about typical LA types is talking bollocks. Im local and English. The crowd here is top notch.
Egle UstOctober 25, 2014
This place reminds me of english pub. They have Guinness and cider here.
Jeremy WojchihoskySeptember 16, 2011
Been here 5+ times
If you don't want beer or don't feel like a mixed drink, you can get a hard cider!
seanivoreAugust 17, 2014
Get a spot on the patio for people watching 👀
Michelle AshmanDecember 31, 2010
Bar tenders are super friendly and drinks are quality especially for the price! :-)
Dalit TroyceDecember 17, 2012
Mikey is effing awesome. Used to work at el Carmen so he knows his tequila. Tell him I sent you.
Natalia KrystelJuly 20, 2018
House liquor way cheaper than cocktails.
Mace WillNovember 21, 2012
Been here 25+ times
Darkroom burger w/bacon (no cheese) & side salad rules...
Luis NoronhaSeptember 9, 2016
Full bar service. Cozy place.
Thirsty JamesNovember 15, 2014
No happy hour and only 6 taps? There's other bars on Melrose
Nicole YaleFebruary 24, 2016
Don't miss the photo booth!
Chris SmithNovember 5, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Zoe has really put together a great menu, try the chicken and biscuit.
chinaDecember 20, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Nice bar, but the bathroom is a total wiener show.
Ozeylah SmythMarch 31, 2013
Been here 5+ times
These sweet potato fries are my perdition. Everytime.
Christiano CochraneSeptember 8, 2016
Five vibe and good beer.
AndrewOctober 10, 2011
Great bar food. Try the darkroom burger.
Matt ZBAugust 4, 2012
Magic hat #9 on tap here. Awesome.
Blanche AgencyApril 14, 2011
Been here 100+ times
Darkroom now has food! The Drkroom burger is awesome!
Hayley SJanuary 31, 2013
decent bar with hot guys with an unfortunate location.
Bo LiebmanSeptember 19, 2015
Been here 10+ times
The new arrangement is a lot better
A Cameron HuntMay 9, 2015
Sitting outside
Luis NoronhaSeptember 8, 2016
Good IPA'S!
Blanche AgencyMay 8, 2010
Been here 100+ times
The best bartenders, the best drinks and an all around good time!
Rob HepplerNovember 30, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Home of the worlds smallest vodka redbull!
Yogi the TedJune 9, 2010
This place has a douche factor of at least eight. I came to this bar after passing by and thinking that there might be an enjoyable LA vibe. Typical LA posers. The bartenders were nice though.
PICMay 23, 2011
Vegan Risotto Cake is killer.
Roxanne SaeiAugust 11, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Look up at the ceiling ^
TylerMay 11, 2012
Watch the kiddos dance to 60's music and get something besides an overpriced Pabst.
Daniela GJuly 27, 2015
Not a crowded late night spot!
Blanche AgencyApril 2, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Great bartenders and fantastic vibe!
Kadrian AlvarengaJanuary 31, 2010
it's a room and it's dark. oh and they play The Big Lebowski and have $3 PBRs on tap. Read more
J. Keith Van StraatenMarch 8, 2013
MacCallan 18 for $15
Blanche AgencyMay 16, 2010
Been here 100+ times
Order the "Dan Clark"-- its an Alsolute with a splash of soda!!
Moya NkrumaMarch 15, 2015
Gets very VERY loud
Floyd's Barbershop EncinoJuly 15, 2011
Since you're so close go see Ashley at Floyds for a cut and color!!
Spencer HowardMay 2, 2012
Grilled cheese and tomato soup is ridiculous.
Ben LewisJune 9, 2012
Stickiest floor in LA. Jesus.
Richard NevinsApril 19, 2009
Been here 5+ times
play foosball or darts and complain about the limited selection of beers on tap.
CJ BruceDecember 31, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Teddy N is wrong

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