No idea that it had been closed since the Covid lockdown!
charisma barriger
it was closed when i went so i could only rate the outside, however it seems like a nice fancy building and i like the christmas decorations in the window display. also right next door there’s a guy with a bunch of birds.
Md Nirob
Felt very comfortable here.
Mark Froehlich
Amazing place in DTLA! Great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Javier Regalado
This is completely amazing, it such a. L.A. Gem, I have known this place since the 70's. It has never looked this good. I recommend this anytime. Simply beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike Morgan
Super cool spot in downtown. Vintage vibes with a lot of history
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Matthew Stevens
Love this place so much! However, it’s almost never open. Would be awesome if they provided more information about when they are open.
Rick Scherle
LOVE the idea of this place. Unfortunately it is run by artists and not by business people so you can't trust that anything, from the food to the service, will be done consistently to any standard.
Arlene Chanta
This still there.
Israel Enriquez
This place is massive, and each floor has its own unique vibe. The tiki room even features a different DJ, which adds a fun change of pace. The music on the main floor can be hit or miss at times, but the atmosphere and overall venue definitely make up for it. I just wish it drew a bigger crowd — it would be the perfect spot if it were a bit livelier. It tends to feel a little empty on some weekends.
My friend drove 600+ miles to come to this bar just to find out if was closed. No sign, no warning. I had to pay for parking and walk through downtown. Do not recommend. Willing to change review if given a free drink in the boat.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Noelle Backman
Why do you say you’re open when you’re closed? That sucks, especially when you have to walk through sketchy areas to get here…
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Ava
Strongly advise against having your events or gatherings here, wish I took all the bad reviews seriously. The venue is disorganized with several calls and messages to book reservations going ignored. They close for the day/weekends at random and post no clear notice on any web presence until well after opening hours. An IG story or last-minute bio updates are not how closures should be conveyed.
My group showed up to locked doors on a Friday night. It speaks volumes of their business that the one response I did get from them was a defensive reply when I sent a polite message asking them to clearly post closures in advance. I want to support Clifton's, but not if this is how patrons are regarded.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Trevor Lerner
It was such a cool atmosphere with the different bars that they have. I enjoyed looking around and finding a bunch of hidden spots and the staff were very friendly. One of the staff members showed us the tree top area and I wish I remembered to get his name because he was very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Becca Franks
Clifton’s used to be one of my favorite places in LA. The tiki bar was magical and the different vibes on each floor were so much fun, but I feel like the place has declined in recent years. This time around we thought we would try to reserve a table, but we could not reach anyone at the establishment over the phone, and the voice mailbox was full. The website indicates you can reserve online but there was no availability even months in advance. When we got there, we were surprised to find that the place was pretty empty, and the ballroom was closed. It would have been nice to know that it would be, especially on a Saturday night. Also, we paid a $20 cover, which seems like a lot to not be able to access all areas of the bar. At the tiki bar, the food menu seemed limited. They only had large expensive plates of food and almost nothing in terms of small plates. The drinks were delicious though, so they still have that going for them. We eventually went downstairs to check out the music and danced for awhile. It wasn’t bad but the DJ kept switching songs every 30 seconds which was infuriating. All in all I had an underwhelming experience. I didn’t feel the magic that Clifton’s used to have for me. I probably won’t be back soon unless the management changes.
No idea that it had been closed since the Covid lockdown!
it was closed when i went so i could only rate the outside, however it seems like a nice fancy building and i like the christmas decorations in the window display. also right next door there’s a guy with a bunch of birds.
Felt very comfortable here.
Amazing place in DTLA! Great atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is completely amazing, it such a. L.A. Gem, I have known this place since the 70's. It has never looked this good. I recommend this anytime. Simply beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Super cool spot in downtown. Vintage vibes with a lot of history
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place so much! However, it’s almost never open. Would be awesome if they provided more information about when they are open.
LOVE the idea of this place. Unfortunately it is run by artists and not by business people so you can't trust that anything, from the food to the service, will be done consistently to any standard.
This still there.
This place is massive, and each floor has its own unique vibe. The tiki room even features a different DJ, which adds a fun change of pace. The music on the main floor can be hit or miss at times, but the atmosphere and overall venue definitely make up for it. I just wish it drew a bigger crowd — it would be the perfect spot if it were a bit livelier. It tends to feel a little empty on some weekends.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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My friend drove 600+ miles to come to this bar just to find out if was closed. No sign, no warning. I had to pay for parking and walk through downtown. Do not recommend. Willing to change review if given a free drink in the boat.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Why do you say you’re open when you’re closed? That sucks, especially when you have to walk through sketchy areas to get here…
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Strongly advise against having your events or gatherings here, wish I took all the bad reviews seriously. The venue is disorganized with several calls and messages to book reservations going ignored. They close for the day/weekends at random and post no clear notice on any web presence until well after opening hours. An IG story or last-minute bio updates are not how closures should be conveyed.
My group showed up to locked doors on a Friday night. It speaks volumes of their business that the one response I did get from them was a defensive reply when I sent a polite message asking them to clearly post closures in advance. I want to support Clifton's, but not if this is how patrons are regarded.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
It was such a cool atmosphere with the different bars that they have. I enjoyed looking around and finding a bunch of hidden spots and the staff were very friendly. One of the staff members showed us the tree top area and I wish I remembered to get his name because he was very nice.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Clifton’s used to be one of my favorite places in LA. The tiki bar was magical and the different vibes on each floor were so much fun, but I feel like the place has declined in recent years. This time around we thought we would try to reserve a table, but we could not reach anyone at the establishment over the phone, and the voice mailbox was full. The website indicates you can reserve online but there was no availability even months in advance. When we got there, we were surprised to find that the place was pretty empty, and the ballroom was closed. It would have been nice to know that it would be, especially on a Saturday night. Also, we paid a $20 cover, which seems like a lot to not be able to access all areas of the bar. At the tiki bar, the food menu seemed limited. They only had large expensive plates of food and almost nothing in terms of small plates. The drinks were delicious though, so they still have that going for them. We eventually went downstairs to check out the music and danced for awhile. It wasn’t bad but the DJ kept switching songs every 30 seconds which was infuriating. All in all I had an underwhelming experience. I didn’t feel the magic that Clifton’s used to have for me. I probably won’t be back soon unless the management changes.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 4
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