Room 5

There's a time for crazy dance parties with DJs and lasers, a time for arena shows with the most famous bands in the world, and then there's a time and place for those quiet singer songwriters who you know are really putting their hearts and souls out there in their understated performances. Room 5 is the place for the third time - the tiny space over a restaurant is dim, low, and provides very little seating space, particularly if you're not eating there. But it's worth squishing yourself against the back wall and buying a pricey cocktail to see some of the most talented artists in the area give their all! I love that this place exists to support the artists who don't necessarily make sense in the grungy Hollywood venues or divey clubs. Thank goodness for Room 5!

Regarding the upstairs lounge: Bartenders were rude. My mom ordered a vodka cranberry. Clearly they were out of cranberry but didn't even care to look at the watery drink even though my mom asked for more cranberry twice.

I'm not the type to write reviews but after my experience this past Friday I feel offended enough to write one. I have come to room 5 a couple times before and always had a great experience there. The food is amazing and there is a comfortable relaxed feel to the room. I'm sad to say, the service is quite the opposite. There was this bartender with very short blonde hair and based on the smell of booze exuding from her mouth, I'd say she was quite drunk. She gave my friend the wrong drink twice and then, clearly annoyed, slammed the new drink on the bar. When I went to get the bill I saw that she had charged someone elses bill to my card. When I brought this to her attention, she tried arguing with me that it was indeed the right tab. After finally settling the bill situation, I quickly left. This place has such a cool vibe and really good food, but this rude drunk of a bartender is enough to keep me from ever going back.