Stopped by this dive bar last night so glad we did! Music was a vibe drinks were a tad pricey but they were AMAZING so i dont mind. bartenders were great people to talk to and they were very attentive. Will be back!! edit: just realized my husbands card was charged twice that night.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Laura Parisi
Perfect dive bar. Cool and ridiculous. No notes.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
Omar Zamora
If you’re wandering down Hollywood Boulevard in search of a proper pint of Guinness, Powerhouse is the hidden gem you didn’t know you needed. Tucked away on the street, this small pub has an effortlessly cool vibe—raw, unpretentious, and full of character. We walked in looking for a beer and found ourselves staying for the atmosphere: gritty punk and garage music, live artists keeping the energy high, and a bartender, Kwame, who made us feel completely at home.
He not only poured with care but also shared his own quirky touch—letting us enjoy his personal VHS movie collection that played in the background, adding to the pub’s unique character. It’s not flashy, but that’s the charm. Powerhouse is one of those rare spots where you feel like a local the moment you step inside.
A little hidden, a little rough around the edges, but absolutely worth discovering. Don’t miss it.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shannon Leddy
I live in Hawaii so LA is a city I often visit often on my way to here and there. Over the years I have found my favorite places to stop in. The Power House Bar is one of those must stop by if close by places. It’s a treasure of a dive bar in the heart of the Hollywood chaos. Divy and chill, VHS on the tv in the corner, Elvira in the back, David Bowie above the door headed out. Not to mention the humans behind the bar. My favorite is Joe. He even remembered me from my visit two years ago! I would go back just for him even if I didn’t love the bar so much. His service is stellar and he makes you want to stay longer than you planned to. We may have stayed 4 hours instead of 1 the last visit because he was there! Go see Joe!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Shannon Willer
Randomly went here last night. The staff were accommodating. Good beer and karaoke!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Gerardo Alvarado
I stopped for a drink before a movie at El Capitan. Very friendly service. A bit dark but it only made it part of the ambiance. There’s a patio for those who smoke or can’t do with the dark.
Great chill music and nice vibes.
John Vandercook
Good place for a pickle martini. It's really dark and they have cozy booths.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Nabarun Nandi
I stayed in a hotel 2 blocks, wanted to spend an evening with live music and drinks. Got recommended by locals so visited Power House Bar. This particular night, we had live music from 9pm, the performer was Nealy. She was great, such an awesome voice. I had a few Modelo beers from tap, was refreshing. The prices were decent enough, just a tad higher than normal to cover the music, I guess. The decor of the place was very nice, just loved the ambiance and atmosphere. Left around 11pm, when it started to fill up. Overall a good exp and will def visit again if I am in LA and in need for a drink with music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Julian Bennet
Really nice dive bar located not too far from the Hollywood Bowl. Crowded vibe (a good thing) but still a super attentive bartender who acknowledged us even though we had to wait a beat (honestly, that’s all I need!), though slightly limited selection of beers
The cocktail was so bad, i couldn’t even finish it and thats never happened before :/
Dave Morrissey
Cannot recommend this place highly enough for a few drinks. Went in after looking at the last review. Barman and regulars are so nice and sound. Beers are lovely. Atmosphere and decor is awesome and the music was class They have old school video tapes playing with no sound but just adds that bit extra. Don't overthink it, just go there.
dazeldafreak
Great atmosphere, good location, not rammed.
Werner Fuchs
Haven't eaten anything. Good pub, good beer price for Hollywood.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Max Tovstyi
Great bar, cocktails were decent. The place was stacked so I had to wait good ten minutes to order a negroni.
Stopped by this dive bar last night so glad we did! Music was a vibe drinks were a tad pricey but they were AMAZING so i dont mind. bartenders were great people to talk to and they were very attentive. Will be back!!
edit: just realized my husbands card was charged twice that night.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Perfect dive bar. Cool and ridiculous. No notes.
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 3
If you’re wandering down Hollywood Boulevard in search of a proper pint of Guinness, Powerhouse is the hidden gem you didn’t know you needed. Tucked away on the street, this small pub has an effortlessly cool vibe—raw, unpretentious, and full of character. We walked in looking for a beer and found ourselves staying for the atmosphere: gritty punk and garage music, live artists keeping the energy high, and a bartender, Kwame, who made us feel completely at home.
He not only poured with care but also shared his own quirky touch—letting us enjoy his personal VHS movie collection that played in the background, adding to the pub’s unique character. It’s not flashy, but that’s the charm. Powerhouse is one of those rare spots where you feel like a local the moment you step inside.
A little hidden, a little rough around the edges, but absolutely worth discovering. Don’t miss it.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I live in Hawaii so LA is a city I often visit often on my way to here and there. Over the years I have found my favorite places to stop in. The Power House Bar is one of those must stop by if close by places. It’s a treasure of a dive bar in the heart of the Hollywood chaos. Divy and chill, VHS on the tv in the corner, Elvira in the back, David Bowie above the door headed out. Not to mention the humans behind the bar. My favorite is Joe. He even remembered me from my visit two years ago! I would go back just for him even if I didn’t love the bar so much. His service is stellar and he makes you want to stay longer than you planned to. We may have stayed 4 hours instead of 1 the last visit because he was there! Go see Joe!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Randomly went here last night. The staff were accommodating. Good beer and karaoke!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I stopped for a drink before a movie at El Capitan. Very friendly service. A bit dark but it only made it part of the ambiance. There’s a patio for those who smoke or can’t do with the dark.
Great chill music and nice vibes.
Good place for a pickle martini. It's really dark and they have cozy booths.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I stayed in a hotel 2 blocks, wanted to spend an evening with live music and drinks. Got recommended by locals so visited Power House Bar. This particular night, we had live music from 9pm, the performer was Nealy. She was great, such an awesome voice. I had a few Modelo beers from tap, was refreshing. The prices were decent enough, just a tad higher than normal to cover the music, I guess. The decor of the place was very nice, just loved the ambiance and atmosphere. Left around 11pm, when it started to fill up. Overall a good exp and will def visit again if I am in LA and in need for a drink with music.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Really nice dive bar located not too far from the Hollywood Bowl. Crowded vibe (a good thing) but still a super attentive bartender who acknowledged us even though we had to wait a beat (honestly, that’s all I need!), though slightly limited selection of beers
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 4
Best bar in LA!
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The cocktail was so bad, i couldn’t even finish it and thats never happened before :/
Cannot recommend this place highly enough for a few drinks. Went in after looking at the last review. Barman and regulars are so nice and sound. Beers are lovely. Atmosphere and decor is awesome and the music was class They have old school video tapes playing with no sound but just adds that bit extra. Don't overthink it, just go there.
Great atmosphere, good location, not rammed.
Haven't eaten anything. Good pub, good beer price for Hollywood.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Great bar, cocktails were decent. The place was stacked so I had to wait good ten minutes to order a negroni.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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