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We were about to leave when our server finally came over with some waters, and was about to run off again before we called him back so we could order some drinks. We then sat there for about 10 minutes before anyone came over to take a drink order. When we got there, the bar tender seemed kind of annoyed.

Visited there a little after 2pm on a Wednesday. Had kind of a weird experience at The Federal Bar. For folks already in L.A., it is definitely one of the jewels in the L.A. If I was richer, more tolerant of traffic, ( I have to drive all the way from Anaheim) and/or L.A., I would be there more often. All in all, for the solid talent they seem to book ( I have seen names I recognize that play there that I have in my own DJ collections) I think it is more than a fine venue. I also appreciate that they are taking Covid precautions seriously, asking for vaccination cards (I always have mine in my wallet) and making masks mandatory when not drinking. The drinks are priced in the same range as most of the clubs in the area.

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The staff is always professional and friendly. Three of those times was because of Alicia. Both Alicia and the venue made very favorable impressions on me.

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That is when Alicia (who, again, full disclosure, was a teenage crush of mine because of the show Cybil) mentioned she was appearing at The Hotel Cafe. Amber invited me to join them at a bar afterward. She was co-starring in a play at The Geffen with a friend of mine, Amber Tamblyn. Many might remember her as an actress on Twin Peaks, the The Sopranos, or Nashville, but she is a damn fine singer/songwriter. Her new album release party at The Hotel Cafe was packed. Yes, she was the daughter of a friend, but even back then, she was a fantastic singer/songwriter and has only become greater. In full disclosure, I had featured her 5 years ago when I ran my own venue in Santa Ana. The previous time (just a month ago) I came to the The Hotel Cafe was for Gal Musette's new album release party. Considering I had paid $15.00 for the parking blocks away, this was doable. The attendant told me they had a deal with The Hotel Cafe and it would only be $20.00. This time I parked closer and nearly had a heart attack when I was told it was $30.00! But then I told the attendant I was going to the Hotel Cafe.

Last time I parked blocks away to park just to save $5.00. I was actually in a very bad mood as the 101 was completely blocked off. Or the smaller secondary stage) is excellent. The sound engineering (either on the main stage With so many Los Angeles nightclubs, this city is a perfect party destination for the young and the free.The Hotel Cafe books an eclectic variety of artists. Lounge at an easygoing dive on the Westside, chill out at an intimate after-hours hideaway or find Vegas-style entertainment. Go retro at a steampunk speakeasy, get crazy at a polysexual dance-athon or rave until dawn with a half-naked crowd. The Sunset Strip still attracts a trendy crowd, and you'll find college hot spots near USC and UCLA. Head to Downtown, Silver Lake and Echo Park for hipster parties with cool electronic music, or dress up and hit Hollywood for wild dance clubs and an upscale scene. On any given night, you can encounter a top-tier DJ throwing down on the dance floor at a multi-level mega-club, or appearing at random at an underground event. The city is full of exclusive venues and long lines, but you can also find incognito hangouts. From the velvet ropes of Hollywood and the funky beats in Downtown to the gay-friendly dance scene in WeHo, nightclubs in LA come in many flavors - and they can change names, decor and owners faster than a techno beat. Searching for the hottest nightclubs in Los Angeles? Use our guide to LA nightclubs to find the party and discover why this city is the epicenter of entertainment.