Piano Bar

Good bar, good prices, great live music.

The bands they book are really good. I've heard some great sounds here, but the band area takes up a lot of space and they seem to really pack people in lately.  The layout is kinda awkward too, but...what can you do.  The bartenders are usually really friendly.  

There's a decent sized smoking area through the back where you can still hear the band, which is awesome, but again they really pack people in, so it gets crowded.  

Use to be a favorite, somewhat hidden gem, but I guess the spots blown!  I'll still come back, just maybe a little earlier.  Happy for the Piano Bar, really, just wish it held on to it's non-hollywood vibe with the crowds.

two words:
super chill ;)

Once upon a time, I lived on Selma and Schrader, a mere block and a half away, and I frequented this small bar with a New Orleans vibe. These days, I visit only on pub crawls or when friends are in town. But I have such fond memories of this fantastic bar.

It does get quite crowded in the evenings - particularly on weekends - and for such a small place, you do have to be patient with the bar staff and crowd around you. I prefer to sit at the bar, so I'm always within earshot of a bartender.

Even though I only issued four stars, I LOVE THIS BAR. If only it were just a little less crowded. But I know can't blame everyone else for liking such an incredible, local bar. GO! VISIT! And then don't tell anyone else, so that we can all keep it for ourselves. ;)