I love this bar. This is my very favorite bar in LA, staff are amazingly kind and it's a very safe place to enjoy and drinks are always great!
William Livsey
Fun bar ..great jukebox...
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
J A
Went to Akbar for the first time yesterday and had the best time. The bar itself is very nice! The bartender Jennifer was AMAZING!! Super nice, very friendly and attentive! I will definitely be back more often!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
David Sofer
Friendly neighborhood Queer bar. Everyone is friendly and always a good time. Amazing DJ’s and a great dancefloor and sound system.
Garen M.
Worst drinks I've ever had. $8 for Vodka Cran the tastes like just cranberry and no vodka, not to mention the smallest glass with full ice . Never again! 1 star and that's being gracious
Chris Daniels
Silver Lake staple. Long live Akbar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mark W
Drink was $8, gave the bartender $10 ….and he never came back. I was going to tip, but clearly he decided to TIP HIMSELF. Finished my drink and left. Too sketchy for me. Found another bar where I wasn’t getting ripped off.
stacy f
everything was great until we have a rude bartender who felt obligated to get a tip, yes we were going to tip although in cash but he had something to say before we even finished.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
KC M.
I always loved this bar. It feels so comforting and welcoming. Every other bar or club in LA has some specific click it caters to and although this does seem to bring an older crowed, it really has a little bit of everybody. It's a small cozy place but enough room to dance. It always feels so safe here and everyone is always so friendly. This is definitely the bar to come to if you're also going solo. There's always a few solo or duo people and it's so chill so you won't feel awkward or anything. There's also a stage in the back I believe but I haven't been in a while so not entirely too sure. The drink prices are pretty decent as well. This is a great place to pregame or if you want to talk and hang with friends. It can get busy and loud so that's not always the case but either way a fun bar.
Staple gay bar in the Los Feliz and Silverlake adjacent. Went with my sister and her two lesbian friends. The bartender was so nice and bought us our first round. Hard to describe, but it's not a friendly place for straights, unless you're comfy with yourself and others and/or come with friends. Security was rude and didn't let us check out the dance floor, and didn't use words - just stuck his arm out and was rude. Other than that, it got pretty packed. Had to just check it out once!
tim a.
Love this place, but they make the worst imaginable vodka martini (dreadfully sweet). The 1920's called and want their vermouth back.
Gabby Lopez
One of my favorite gay bars to visit, always chill and fun here!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Beau Von Hoffman
This spot is so great and has always stayed true to itself : it’s not a dive tho : it’s fun and clean just with the best lighting and ambiance! Jennifer behind this bar is like none other : such great make up and phenomenal jewels & has always made us feel welcomed! I also won a Madonna contest here! They hosted an actual Madonna trivia night and I dominated it winning the grand prize! As if a daily AKBAR Happy Hour : 4-7 Daily, wasn’t enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boti Kebab Masala
Beau H.
This spot is so great and has always stayed true to itself : it's not a dive tho : it's fun and clean just with the best lighting and ambiance! Jennifer behind this bar is like none other : such great make up and phenomenal jewels & has always made us feel welcomed! I also won a Madonna contest here! They hosted an actual Madonna trivia night and I dominated it winning the grand prize! As if a daily AKBAR Happy Hour : 4-7 Daily, wasn't enough!
Deliciousness
I love this bar. This is my very favorite bar in LA, staff are amazingly kind and it's a very safe place to enjoy and drinks are always great!
Fun bar ..great jukebox...
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Went to Akbar for the first time yesterday and had the best time. The bar itself is very nice! The bartender Jennifer was AMAZING!! Super nice, very friendly and attentive! I will definitely be back more often!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Friendly neighborhood Queer bar. Everyone is friendly and always a good time. Amazing DJ’s and a great dancefloor and sound system.
Worst drinks I've ever had. $8 for Vodka Cran the tastes like just cranberry and no vodka, not to mention the smallest glass with full ice . Never again! 1 star and that's being gracious
Silver Lake staple. Long live Akbar.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drink was $8, gave the bartender $10 ….and he never came back. I was going to tip, but clearly he decided to TIP HIMSELF. Finished my drink and left. Too sketchy for me. Found another bar where I wasn’t getting ripped off.
everything was great until we have a rude bartender who felt obligated to get a tip, yes we were going to tip although in cash but he had something to say before we even finished.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 1
I always loved this bar. It feels so comforting and welcoming. Every other bar or club in LA has some specific click it caters to and although this does seem to bring an older crowed, it really has a little bit of everybody. It's a small cozy place but enough room to dance. It always feels so safe here and everyone is always so friendly. This is definitely the bar to come to if you're also going solo. There's always a few solo or duo people and it's so chill so you won't feel awkward or anything. There's also a stage in the back I believe but I haven't been in a while so not entirely too sure. The drink prices are pretty decent as well. This is a great place to pregame or if you want to talk and hang with friends. It can get busy and loud so that's not always the case but either way a fun bar.
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Staple gay bar in the Los Feliz and Silverlake adjacent. Went with my sister and her two lesbian friends. The bartender was so nice and bought us our first round. Hard to describe, but it's not a friendly place for straights, unless you're comfy with yourself and others and/or come with friends. Security was rude and didn't let us check out the dance floor, and didn't use words - just stuck his arm out and was rude. Other than that, it got pretty packed. Had to just check it out once!
Love this place, but they make the worst imaginable vodka martini (dreadfully sweet). The 1920's called and want their vermouth back.
One of my favorite gay bars to visit, always chill and fun here!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
This spot is so great and has always stayed true to itself : it’s not a dive tho : it’s fun and clean just with the best lighting and ambiance! Jennifer behind this bar is like none other : such great make up and phenomenal jewels & has always made us feel welcomed! I also won a Madonna contest here! They hosted an actual Madonna trivia night and I dominated it winning the grand prize! As if a daily AKBAR Happy Hour : 4-7 Daily, wasn’t enough!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Boti Kebab Masala
This spot is so great and has always stayed true to itself : it's not a dive tho : it's fun and clean just with the best lighting and ambiance! Jennifer behind this bar is like none other : such great make up and phenomenal jewels & has always made us feel welcomed! I also won a Madonna contest here! They hosted an actual Madonna trivia night and I dominated it winning the grand prize! As if a daily AKBAR Happy Hour : 4-7 Daily, wasn't enough!