Silverlake Lounge
5.0
from - Neighborhood: Silver Lake
- 2906 W. Sunset Blvd.
- Los Angeles, CA 90026
- 323 663-9636
The booze isn't as cheap as it should be at this dark, divey eastside institution, but the live entertainment Monday through Friday (booked by promoter Scott Sterling of The Fold - not to be confused with Metromix's own Scott T. Sterling) features a roster of some of the best indie acts to tour through, or get their start, in town. But on Saturday and Sunday, don't expect any lauded hipster bands to play under the legendary "Salvation" sign: on the weekends, the club is a drag bar catering to a mainly Latino, and flamboyantly transgendered, clientele.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- at Sunset and Silverlake Blvd.
- Parking:
- On Site. The small lot on the west side of the building is convenient, but usually fills up on show nights.
The Basics
- Hours:
- Daily 5 p.m.-2 a.m.
- Reservations:
- Not Accepted
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Music Style:
- Rock, Folk, Indie, Industrial, Pop, Acoustic, Eclectic, Electronica, Emo, Experimental, and Punk
Features
- Atmosphere and Personality:
- Edgy
- Cleanliness:
- Questionable
- Noise Level:
- Bustling
- Romance Factor:
- Strictly Platonic
- Features:
- People Watching, Happy Hour, Disc Jockey, Dancing, and Live Performances. On show nights, the cover charge is usually $5-7.
- Average Drink Price:
- 5
- Worth Noting:
- Named for the liquor store across the street at the legendary intersection of Silverlake and Sunset Blvd, local darlings Silversun Pickups got their start playing gigs at the Silverlake Lounge. Elliot Smith, Autolux, My Morning Jacket, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, the Cold War Kids and countless other bands with major cred have graced the tiny stage here over the years.
- Payment Methods:
- Cash
