Eastside Luv Wine Bar
Los Angeles, CA 90033
Phone: (323) 262-7442
- Cross Street:
- Boyle Avenue
- Hours:
- Wed-Thu 5pm-2am, Fri 3pm-2am, Sat-Sun 8pm-2am
Editorial Review for Eastside Luv Wine Bar – by Martha Burr
In Short
Just off historic Mariachi Plaza, this corner bar--formerly the popular 1940's Metropolitan Club--hosts an artsy and diverse downtown scene favored by artists, longtime residents, businessmen and politicians. A crimson glow washes over cushioned plastic-covered chairs at the sunken bar, while the wall of booths beneath red velvet wallpaper features vintage Mexican movie posters and contemporary Chicano art. A variety of live performances feature "mariachi-oke" to burlesque. Draft beers include Hoegarden, Fat Tire and Tecate, plus homemade sangria, and 25 wines by the glass.
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Insider Tips
ParkingThere's a valet for special events only, but regular secure parking is available in the Memorial Hospital lot just two blocks away on Bailey.
Happy HourHappy hour takes place Friday from 3pm to 7pm, with specials including specials on Super Modelos, house wines, and quesadillas and cheeses.
When to GoPatrons can bring their own iPods on Wednesday and play DJ for 20 minutes; Thursday hosts a live DJ, and Saturday's artsy burlesque show on the bar begins around midnight.
Look GoodCigar smokers can purchase stogies from the wall-mounted humidor, and partake in smoking on the fireplace-warmed back patio.
User Reviews for Eastside Luv Wine Bar
08/17/2008 Posted by lovebucket
DESIGN: worth seeing. the dug-out style bar is one of a kind and the decor keeps the eye entertained. the rear patio is fun and playful, with the salvaged windows, faux window boxes, and skylight. WINE SELECTION: its not really a wine bar. they were out of cabernet. what kind of wine bar has no cabernet? i chose the sofia coppola champagne which came in a cool bronze aluminum narrow can with a sipping straw! that part was great, but.... PRICING: after a while those $8 glasses of champagne really started to make me feel like I was getting royally reamed. SOUND: the music was so damn loud, my friends and i had to shout in order to communicate. i love loud music, but this was too much! maybe the music was loud to encourage dancing, but none was going on. the dj was okay... lots of 80s and mostly mediocre. highlights were michael jackson and madonna, so you can imagine what the rest was like. BURLESQUE: I went to this venue with my heart set on seeing some burlesque, a medium which i thoroughly enjoy. while the website stated "8:00 p.m.," the "show" actually started at midnight. about $50 worth of drinks later, FINALLY, it was time for the dancing. but alas, the performance was over before it started. just one dancer, and she was great, but only one dance, a great metamophosis from mexican folklorico to an alluring vixen; one prance across the bar and she was gone. wow, what a dissapointment. ATMOSPHERE: i believe the owner's point of view has more to do with making a buck than creating a cool space for people who enjoy art and performance. this place will attract unknowing people who will feel proud to report having spent the evening there (and getting reamed by the high prices) in oder to feel cool. i felt sorry for the suckers and won't go back. the next time i'll go to sam's hofbrau and enjoy my $4 beers and burgers.
Pros: interesting design
Cons: over-priced, too loud (and i love loud music, but this was ridiculous)
01/15/2008 Posted by lapartier
The red decor is fun and the low bar is worth checking out. They have a few beers on tap and a pretty decent sangria. The place is small but definitely worth visiting if you are in the Eastside.
Pros: Newest bar in Boyle Heights
Cons: Cocktail selection
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