Bar Pico

i came here for a wrap party (not the food wraps). i dont think there was anyone else in the spot besides the people that were there for the party.

it looks pretty nondescript from the outside but once you get in, its a different story. the place is actually kinda cool.
i'm actually thinking about having a party there myself.

the only BIG downside is that they only serve beer and wine. maybe they need to change the name cuz when i hear "bar", i think about getting a drink, a real drink.

My neighborhood bar since it's walking distance.  It's not a dive for sure.  Friendly bartenders with average priced drinks.  

They have local music and comedy acts basically every night, which is cool.

I enjoy Bar Pico's chill vibe, decor and atmosphere. But there are just too many strikes against it, and I don't think I'll be going back.

If you're a local musician looking for a spot to perform, Bar Pico seems perfect...at first. They offered my friend's band a monthly residency here and they ended up playing 3 gigs at this venue. All were fun times. But lately, the bookers have gotten in a nasty habit of double-booking the venue and canceling on one of the bands at the last minute. This has now happened to two bands that I know and would've liked to come see perform here. It sucks because the bands do take time planning and promoting their gigs, and it's a huge downer to find out that the show has been canceled at the last minute due to poor planning on the part of the venue.

The other major strike against Bar Pico is that they don't serve hard alcohol. I feel like the name "Bar Pico" is misleading. Other spots that only serve beer/wine/soju don't bill themselves as a "Bar" and instead call themselves a "Lounge" or a "Club," like Club Trip in Santa Monica. They really should get a full bar.