A legendary place for Hollywood debauchery. One of the reasons we stay at the Roosevelt Hotel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jennie Lawrence
So so good! We made a reservation for a Saturday, it sounds like it was about an hour wait for walk ins. Really cute outdoor seating. My husband is vegan which is why we went, but I would go back even with non-vegan friends! We got the corn cake appetizer & I got one of the salads- everything was amazing! Drinks were very original and delicious too. Def recommend.
Angel Arya
Our office hosted our annual holiday party at Barbarossa for the first time this year and it was an absolute hit. From the start, the party planner Trena had everything set up for us and hopped right in to get it all organized, well within our budget.
Maruko X.
The lounge bar is located on the ground floor level, inside the hollywood roosevelt hotel, near the entrance, friendly bartenders, convenient location and classic ambiance, though the place could get super packed all the sudden.
Michael J.
In 2015, a scene in the hilarious movie "All Nighter" was filmed here at Teddy's. It was the scene where Frank (played by JK Simmons) and Martin (played by Emile Hirsch) go to a nightclub hoping to find Frank's daughter. While inside the club, Frank ends up punching out a bar patron who badmouths Frank's daughter. "All Nighter" is a quintessential masterpiece film that really captures the unique imagery and quirkiness of LA and its residents. Also stars Kristen Schaal and Teran Killam.
Adrian K.
This is a tragic tale of something absolutely amazing that was somewhere between damaged and outright ruined by complete idiocy. I wish I could give both a five star review, for what this place could and should be, and one star, for what has been done. Let me explain. The bar itself is amazing. It is this beautiful cavern like space, maybe once a wine cellar or something, With thick blue velvet curtains and a fantastic crystal lighting piece above the bar that looks like something out of the Great Gadsby movie. The furniture is beautiful, fits the period and style of the hotel, is comfortable, and varied enough to accommodate groups of diverse sizes. It would be the perfect place for a first date or for a long quiet conversation with an old friend except... For no reason imaginable to me, they have bolted large ugly speakers to the stone and brickwork. They are everywhere and constantly blast some mixture of hip-hop and other loud trash utterly at odds with the style and feel of the bar and any purpose to which you might have chosen this particular place. This is when you are lucky. At about 8 pm, they take the volume and double, maybe triple, it and shift the music to disco (literally, as in disco from the 70's) and house music, with lots of record scratching. They light up a disco ball over a tiny area that I presume is imagined to be a dance floor. Nobody dances. The music is horrible and, not only too loud to allow you to think, it is literally painful in this tiny space with hard stone walls reflecting the sound everywhere. It is like some kind of torture room dreamed up by Gene Rodenberry for an old Star Trek episode. Nobody dances. One by one, and two by two, people begin to get up and leave. The bar then continues like this for many more hours, almost entirely empty, except for the staff who are, without exaggeration, trapped in an acoustic environment that would win only OSHA violations if ever properly reported. Even if you like this sort of music and to dance, which I sometimes do, it makes no sense in this space, the hard acoustics of the space distort and ruin the sound, the "dance floor" is ludicrously tiny, and the entirety of the rest of the atmosphere of the space works against any possibility of this place being some free wheeling tequila laden dance club. So, the conclusion? The best things about this space will last a long long time. Perhaps reviews like this one, or citations from OSHA, or a law suit from one of their deafened wait staff will convince them to make this place safe for human habitation. The space and it's decore and it's intrinsic class, not to mention it's otherwise conducive physical atmosphere for quiet talk and good conversations over fine scotch cry out for a soft background of classical music. If ever they choose to rethink the war crime that is their sound system and what plays across it, this could be one of the most wonderful places in town.
Ana E.
If I could give this 0 stars I would. Had my gradation commencement party here last night (9/21) Staff was rude, took glasses and bottles straight from our hands. 5 security guards were up in my face. Everyone was so disrespectful. I asked for their names and I'm pretty sure they all gave me fake names. Terrible staff, the woman in charge of the events there was just as terrible too. Worst experience EVER. Seems like a nice place, but the staff there makes this place go from 5 stars to 0.
Junior S.
This Place Is Pretty Chill, I Live Super Close So It's An Easy Walk. Service 3/5 Cocktails 4/5 Price Affordability 2/5 Ambiance 4/5 So Overall 3/5. I've Been Here 4 Times And Each Time It's Been Cool
Greg Treadway
Atmosphere is great and very old Hollywood. Bartenders not so much. I'm not sure where they find these guys but all the drinks we got were wrongly mixed. I hope they get a grip on the place.
This bar is located inside the historic Roosevelt Hotel along Hollywood Boulevard. We had a great time at Teddy's for the Supreme Holiday party. It was a private party so we didnt have to deal with any hassle getting in or coming back in but I can see how it may be an issue on regular nights. The space can get filled quickly even on that night when the place was rented out just for the holiday party. DJ Quik performed and played his and other hits that kept the crowd moving. Then DJ Holiday was after him. There was also a rapper that performed but I couldnt tell you who it was cause I had no clue... We had a great night celebrating the holidays. Teddy's is good times. Bartenders were super cool. So were the guys at the door. No complaints at all except it can get a little claustrophobic when it gets crowded. Nearest restroom I knew of was by the bar in the hotel lobby. So you would have to exit Teddy's. I wasnt aware of a restroom inside Teddy's although there could very well be one. We found parking on the street. The nearest parking structure is $25 flat rate at night. The hotel has valet as well.
Ben B.
I don't mind paying the premium price if the vibe and what is served are above average but asking $18 for a small mediocre gin tonic at that place = not coming back.
Mutt Mcmuttly
It's 2005 all over again. Bottle service and the ghosts of Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton
Jasmine N.
This place tried to ripped me off over 150 dollars, I don't trust any of the management
Emily G.
Maybe my experience here was only so wonderful because the group I was with (a whole graduate school) had rented out the entire place, so we didn't have to deal with annoying bouncers or long lines. The bar itself is really beautiful and cozy - there are a lot of stone archways and private rooms/coves right off the main room, so if you can snag one with some friends it's perfect for taking a break in between dance songs. Speaking of dancing, it's not a huge space, but of the space they do have, they've designated a good portion of it to be a dance floor, which is always appreciated. Drinks weren't anything special, but service was fast (considering there were like a billion of us crowding around). This isn't a place I'd come often (I'm definitely more of a dive bar girl), but I'll be back if I ever feel like dressing up fancy and having a classy night out in Hollywood!
Vary slow not worth
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 1
A legendary place for Hollywood debauchery. One of the reasons we stay at the Roosevelt Hotel!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
So so good! We made a reservation for a Saturday, it sounds like it was about an hour wait for walk ins. Really cute outdoor seating. My husband is vegan which is why we went, but I would go back even with non-vegan friends! We got the corn cake appetizer & I got one of the salads- everything was amazing! Drinks were very original and delicious too. Def recommend.
Our office hosted our annual holiday party at Barbarossa for the first time this year and it was an absolute hit. From the start, the party planner Trena had everything set up for us and hopped right in to get it all organized, well within our budget.
The lounge bar is located on the ground floor level, inside the hollywood roosevelt hotel, near the entrance, friendly bartenders, convenient location and classic ambiance, though the place could get super packed all the sudden.
In 2015, a scene in the hilarious movie "All Nighter" was filmed here at Teddy's. It was the scene where Frank (played by JK Simmons) and Martin (played by Emile Hirsch) go to a nightclub hoping to find Frank's daughter. While inside the club, Frank ends up punching out a bar patron who badmouths Frank's daughter. "All Nighter" is a quintessential masterpiece film that really captures the unique imagery and quirkiness of LA and its residents. Also stars Kristen Schaal and Teran Killam.
This is a tragic tale of something absolutely amazing that was somewhere between damaged and outright ruined by complete idiocy. I wish I could give both a five star review, for what this place could and should be, and one star, for what has been done. Let me explain. The bar itself is amazing. It is this beautiful cavern like space, maybe once a wine cellar or something, With thick blue velvet curtains and a fantastic crystal lighting piece above the bar that looks like something out of the Great Gadsby movie. The furniture is beautiful, fits the period and style of the hotel, is comfortable, and varied enough to accommodate groups of diverse sizes. It would be the perfect place for a first date or for a long quiet conversation with an old friend except... For no reason imaginable to me, they have bolted large ugly speakers to the stone and brickwork. They are everywhere and constantly blast some mixture of hip-hop and other loud trash utterly at odds with the style and feel of the bar and any purpose to which you might have chosen this particular place. This is when you are lucky. At about 8 pm, they take the volume and double, maybe triple, it and shift the music to disco (literally, as in disco from the 70's) and house music, with lots of record scratching. They light up a disco ball over a tiny area that I presume is imagined to be a dance floor. Nobody dances. The music is horrible and, not only too loud to allow you to think, it is literally painful in this tiny space with hard stone walls reflecting the sound everywhere. It is like some kind of torture room dreamed up by Gene Rodenberry for an old Star Trek episode. Nobody dances. One by one, and two by two, people begin to get up and leave. The bar then continues like this for many more hours, almost entirely empty, except for the staff who are, without exaggeration, trapped in an acoustic environment that would win only OSHA violations if ever properly reported. Even if you like this sort of music and to dance, which I sometimes do, it makes no sense in this space, the hard acoustics of the space distort and ruin the sound, the "dance floor" is ludicrously tiny, and the entirety of the rest of the atmosphere of the space works against any possibility of this place being some free wheeling tequila laden dance club. So, the conclusion? The best things about this space will last a long long time. Perhaps reviews like this one, or citations from OSHA, or a law suit from one of their deafened wait staff will convince them to make this place safe for human habitation. The space and it's decore and it's intrinsic class, not to mention it's otherwise conducive physical atmosphere for quiet talk and good conversations over fine scotch cry out for a soft background of classical music. If ever they choose to rethink the war crime that is their sound system and what plays across it, this could be one of the most wonderful places in town.
If I could give this 0 stars I would. Had my gradation commencement party here last night (9/21) Staff was rude, took glasses and bottles straight from our hands. 5 security guards were up in my face. Everyone was so disrespectful. I asked for their names and I'm pretty sure they all gave me fake names. Terrible staff, the woman in charge of the events there was just as terrible too. Worst experience EVER. Seems like a nice place, but the staff there makes this place go from 5 stars to 0.
This Place Is Pretty Chill, I Live Super Close So It's An Easy Walk. Service 3/5 Cocktails 4/5 Price Affordability 2/5 Ambiance 4/5 So Overall 3/5. I've Been Here 4 Times And Each Time It's Been Cool
Atmosphere is great and very old Hollywood. Bartenders not so much. I'm not sure where they find these guys but all the drinks we got were wrongly mixed. I hope they get a grip on the place.
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This bar is located inside the historic Roosevelt Hotel along Hollywood Boulevard. We had a great time at Teddy's for the Supreme Holiday party. It was a private party so we didnt have to deal with any hassle getting in or coming back in but I can see how it may be an issue on regular nights. The space can get filled quickly even on that night when the place was rented out just for the holiday party. DJ Quik performed and played his and other hits that kept the crowd moving. Then DJ Holiday was after him. There was also a rapper that performed but I couldnt tell you who it was cause I had no clue... We had a great night celebrating the holidays. Teddy's is good times. Bartenders were super cool. So were the guys at the door. No complaints at all except it can get a little claustrophobic when it gets crowded. Nearest restroom I knew of was by the bar in the hotel lobby. So you would have to exit Teddy's. I wasnt aware of a restroom inside Teddy's although there could very well be one. We found parking on the street. The nearest parking structure is $25 flat rate at night. The hotel has valet as well.
I don't mind paying the premium price if the vibe and what is served are above average but asking $18 for a small mediocre gin tonic at that place = not coming back.
It's 2005 all over again. Bottle service and the ghosts of Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton
This place tried to ripped me off over 150 dollars, I don't trust any of the management
Maybe my experience here was only so wonderful because the group I was with (a whole graduate school) had rented out the entire place, so we didn't have to deal with annoying bouncers or long lines. The bar itself is really beautiful and cozy - there are a lot of stone archways and private rooms/coves right off the main room, so if you can snag one with some friends it's perfect for taking a break in between dance songs. Speaking of dancing, it's not a huge space, but of the space they do have, they've designated a good portion of it to be a dance floor, which is always appreciated. Drinks weren't anything special, but service was fast (considering there were like a billion of us crowding around). This isn't a place I'd come often (I'm definitely more of a dive bar girl), but I'll be back if I ever feel like dressing up fancy and having a classy night out in Hollywood!