And well they should, having played host to the Rat Pack among other notable swillers. The weekday morning crew of old ladies tossing back martinis at 10am is always amusing. The Room is one of the few bars in LA that doesn't have an overpowering theme, which is quite refreshing. Find the large man and give him your ID, and you've found it. This microscopic bar has the most intense South Pacific atmosphere available without a plane ticket.
Drinks are expensive and effective.
The cheesy name somehow befits a bar located in a mini-mall. Just down from the Derby in Los Feliz, but with a very different ambience. More of a local bar, it can get packed late on weekend nights, and people are relatively friendly. There's often someone eating dinner by the door for some reason. Okay, for all you caffeine junkies, here are some recommended coffeehouses which offer a wide variety of stimulating drinks and much more.