First & Main Sports Lounge

I've been to 1st & Main more than a few times - typically pretty positive - I live walking distant from the only 'real bar in LA' which happens to serve decent food.

Tonight (Wed.) which is advertised as 1/2 off bottle wine night on their website and my first mid-week tryout was disappointing - it felt like what I'd call a 'bait & switch' - 50% off a bottle does not equate to 1/2 off that bottle apparently - even if that bottle happens to be $66 on menu and you order dinner + you order beers i.e. +100 tab - so yea I'm p.o.'ed - not at the staff but at the owner - so much so  that my wife and I will not be back.  

Will someone with a decent head on their shoulders explain exactly what  "save 50% off ALL bottled wine (excluding wines by the glass)" - mean ? - especially when you have no offerings in bottles only on menu - oh yea they're changing the menu...; regardless I ORDERED A FULL BOTTLE FROM YOUR MENU - so why the 'confusion'?

Although the bartender 'comp'ed' me a couple beers on my bill - thank you (but still less than what I expected re: 1/2 off wine bottle); the whole experience left me with a bad taste - I'm pretty easy going and try to support local businesses - this is bs - 1st & Main - you've lost a customer.

This place is like the wine they sell. It get's better with time. I seriously enjoy coming here. The atmosphere is great and I feel like I meet new people all the time. Awesome place for food, drinks and sports. Awesome. Awesome. Awesome.

3.5 STARS for this bustling bar located on the end of Main Street.  Other than the colorful flags that adorn the ceilings, this place has the standard full bar and dining room that can be found in most bars.  This place did seem to have a bunch of regulars who met up at various times during the time I was here.  The bartending staff regularly greeted familiar faces with hugs and smiles too which is always a good sign for a good locals recognized bar.

Their happy hour goes until 6:30pm so taking advantage of it, I got some well margaritas for $5 each and an order of calamari for $6.  The chicken quesadilla was also ordered as well but was for regular price at $10.  The calamari was disappointing with more batter than actual squid in there...not surprising since it was a happy hour special.  The quesadilla was actually a decent size and it must have been good because my friend ate all of it.  

The place wasn't too packed before 5:30pm but it got steadily more packed and soon I had to start using my "club" voice where I feel like I'm shouting just to have a conversation.  They have some special drink combos and pitchers for beer and margaritas too?  I didn't find that out until afterwards.  Beer selection for happy hour pricing is minimal but overall they have a couple of good selections, including Guinness.