This place is way too small for hosting live music. Half of the booths face away from the stage. More space is taken for the merch table and the sound equipment. You're left with a space that could maybe comfortably handle like 30 people at most but it's packed with as many people as can possibly fit in the building. If you're the type to ever wonder "where am I supposed to be standing?" then you're going to have a rough time here because nowhere feels like a spot you should be standing.
My sandwich was good but that reflects more on Devil's Dill. Drinks were also fine and I didn't have issues with service other than it being hard to get service with so many other people trying to get food and drinks from the one guy serving them.
The sound was surprisingly good compared to most places I've been to.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
Sara Fay
Vegetarian options: There's a seitan sammy and some amazing grilled cheese
Dietary restrictions: They got a gluten free hoagie for you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: German Potato Salad
GriLtCheeZ
Much funner than advertised!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C H
Went for a music show, as soon as I walked in & trying to find room to squeeze near the bar, sound guy ran & shoulder checked me hard which jarred my back that has metal bars in it. Rest of the night I was in pain. First half of the "show" was a meditation, with white people "throat singing" which is racially insensitive to indigenous people. Cultural appropriation. When music performer finally arrived, sound was way too loud speakers were crackling, I had a migraine after. Unfriendly bar tender. Huge booths that are shared with drunken making out patrons. Won't be back.
Stephen Bates
The sign says Open, but the door is locked before 1 am and they ignored my attempts to enter. I guess they live up to their name.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Tyler Louis
We came here to see a show for our first time at the bar. It's a smaller more intimate bar/venue, but it was super chill. Friendly bartender, attracts a rock/grunge type of sound and it's a good place to be.
The people there were friendly, inviting, happy to be there. The bands looked like they had an alright time setting up and getting in and out. It was just a low-key easy spot to be in.
It was just nice and easy. Definitely coming back.
Parking: Easy parking on the street or off the main thoroughfare.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Danny Davis
Bartender short poured every drink. Great service otherwise. I love a good dive. And this place delivered in a classy way. Except for the drinks. Great crowd. Weak drinks and expensive for a dive. great sandwiches. I’m sure it’s great if you’re drinking beer or a regular. Low rating because of the expensive weaker than everywhere else drinks (for reference I’m talking barely three count pours friends)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Tim Rood
Took forever to get food! Let alone drinks! The KJ kept skipping people left and right! Seeming to only cater to her own little group of friends! Definitely was not any fun as the name implies! Avoid at all cost
Very cool vibe. Damn fine sandwiches. Reasonable prices for drinks, food and entertainment. I've seen some seriously good jazz here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
C T
Cozy little place with live electronic and experimental music. One of the few places open past midnight. Steak sandwich is great. Music can be too loud so if you are looking for a casual place to sit down and talk, this is not it. Staff is friendly and the service is fast.
Parking: During night parking is no problem.
Kid-friendliness: Not for kids.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Jonathan Mishkin
Best use of kale I have ever experienced in a sandwich. I love the Turkey with extra pepper jam.....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
anita bonghit
No. 7 is the best veggie sandwich on hawthorne. Cheap drinks, cramped band area but it adds to the dive punk aesthetic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries
Steve Crowder
Went to a metal show here and it was fantastic. Very intimate. Didn't try the food but a lot of people were eating. The beer wasn't to pricey, $4 for a can PBR.
This place is way too small for hosting live music. Half of the booths face away from the stage. More space is taken for the merch table and the sound equipment. You're left with a space that could maybe comfortably handle like 30 people at most but it's packed with as many people as can possibly fit in the building. If you're the type to ever wonder "where am I supposed to be standing?" then you're going to have a rough time here because nowhere feels like a spot you should be standing.
My sandwich was good but that reflects more on Devil's Dill. Drinks were also fine and I didn't have issues with service other than it being hard to get service with so many other people trying to get food and drinks from the one guy serving them.
The sound was surprisingly good compared to most places I've been to.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 4
Service: 3
Vegetarian options: There's a seitan sammy and some amazing grilled cheese
Dietary restrictions: They got a gluten free hoagie for you
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: German Potato Salad
Much funner than advertised!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went for a music show, as soon as I walked in & trying to find room to squeeze near the bar, sound guy ran & shoulder checked me hard which jarred my back that has metal bars in it. Rest of the night I was in pain. First half of the "show" was a meditation, with white people "throat singing" which is racially insensitive to indigenous people. Cultural appropriation. When music performer finally arrived, sound was way too loud speakers were crackling, I had a migraine after. Unfriendly bar tender. Huge booths that are shared with drunken making out patrons. Won't be back.
The sign says Open, but the door is locked before 1 am and they ignored my attempts to enter. I guess they live up to their name.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
We came here to see a show for our first time at the bar. It's a smaller more intimate bar/venue, but it was super chill. Friendly bartender, attracts a rock/grunge type of sound and it's a good place to be.
The people there were friendly, inviting, happy to be there. The bands looked like they had an alright time setting up and getting in and out. It was just a low-key easy spot to be in.
It was just nice and easy. Definitely coming back.
Parking: Easy parking on the street or off the main thoroughfare.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bartender short poured every drink.
Great service otherwise.
I love a good dive. And this place delivered in a classy way. Except for the drinks.
Great crowd. Weak drinks and expensive for a dive. great sandwiches.
I’m sure it’s great if you’re drinking beer or a regular.
Low rating because of the expensive weaker than everywhere else drinks (for reference I’m talking barely three count pours friends)
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 2
Took forever to get food! Let alone drinks! The KJ kept skipping people left and right! Seeming to only cater to her own little group of friends! Definitely was not any fun as the name implies! Avoid at all cost
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Wifi Pass: sandwich
Fun little place to see music.
Atmosphere: 5
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Very cool vibe. Damn fine sandwiches. Reasonable prices for drinks, food and entertainment. I've seen some seriously good jazz here
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cozy little place with live electronic and experimental music. One of the few places open past midnight. Steak sandwich is great. Music can be too loud so if you are looking for a casual place to sit down and talk, this is not it. Staff is friendly and the service is fast.
Parking: During night parking is no problem.
Kid-friendliness: Not for kids.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Best use of kale I have ever experienced in a sandwich. I love the Turkey with extra pepper jam.....
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
No. 7 is the best veggie sandwich on hawthorne. Cheap drinks, cramped band area but it adds to the dive punk aesthetic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries
Went to a metal show here and it was fantastic. Very intimate. Didn't try the food but a lot of people were eating. The beer wasn't to pricey, $4 for a can PBR.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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