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Kibitz Room
Dive Bar$$$$
Mid-City West, Los Angeles
Has a stamp of approval from Los Angeles Times and Serious Eats
"... bar—attached to Canter's Deli—has been a part of the local..."(2 Tips)
"Doors & Frank Zappa"(2 Tips)
"Cheap drinks & good music!"(2 Tips)
"Always great service, friendly staff, perfect cocktails!"(3 Tips)
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- Serious EatsAugust 23, 2013This dive bar—attached to Canter's Deli—has been a part of the local music scene for decades, hosting the likes of The Doors and Frank Zappa early on in their careers.Upvote2Downvote
- Where Los Angeles MagazineMay 21, 201280-year-old Canter’s Deli, the Kibitz Room—the divey-est, strangest little club and bar in town. It has a history with rock ‘n’ roll royalty: The Doors & Frank Zappa kibbitzed and jammed here. Read moreUpvote3Downvote
Martini MikeMarch 22, 2015Awesome sauce as usual. Always great service, friendly staff, perfect cocktails!
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Chrysta W.June 17, 2012A band called "Saucy Monky" play here every now and again, and are worth the trip back in time to Kibitz. Great band!UpvoteDownvote
Probably the last few places in LA that sincerely respects bands and welcomes the weird :)Upvote1Downvote
Chad BellOctober 19, 2015Wanna hunker down for some serious day drinking? No problem.Upvote1Downvote- Sali KMarch 26, 2012Cheap drinks & good music! Shoutout to all the awesome bartenders that work here!UpvoteDownvote
Hesh MeisterJanuary 18, 2011Tuesday night jams with the FOCKRs. You might even catch me sitting in on the Hammond organ from time to time.Upvote2Downvote
Brad BarrettDecember 18, 2010Try the coors light. Best in town. For realsies thought the juke box rocks.UpvoteDownvote
Turbo TatsJune 30, 2011Charming team of bartenders. I'm looking at you, Jimmy, Cody and Brett...Upvote1Downvote
Watch out!!! It's kind of clique-ish. And the mayor here's a big asshole...homeless and drug addicts both agree.Upvote1Downvote
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- Mon–Sun
- 24 Hours
(323) 651-2030
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"This place is awesome because it's always like empty. Always free booths to hang out in. Not too loud to hear people talking, so it's pretty good for dates."
Emily Strange - 7.7
"Good music, friendly staff, crazy collection of locals and blow-ins. Perfect for drinks after work at the lovely Pantages next door."
Derek Wilson - 6.5
"Love the vibe here! Gets packed quick though so show up early if you want a place to seat down."
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