The Wet Bar

Pretty cool lounge to have a few drinks and relax. It's fairly new so it's still up and coming. The bartender Ifrain (don't know if I spelled it correctly) is quite friendly, he offered some samples of their small but respectable craft beer selection. The place itself is in a rather random location, next to a karate studio in a strip mall but it is really nice and modern from the inside, you almost forget you're in Downey when you step inside. They do enforce a dress code so make sure to be dressed spiffy.

It's kinda sad to see bad reviews about this place just because of the dress code, I mean yes it's Downey but they're obviously targeting a specific crowd and it should be respected, they don't want any swag fag or thug patrons. Prices are somewhat steep compared to other drinking establishments in the city but it's a small price to pay for the great hospitality and experience. I see a lot of potential and wish them best of luck in the future.

So my friend and I decided to check this place out last Saturday night ONLY because I live fairly close by.  This place is ridiculous.  First of all it's in this almost abandoned shopping center with nothing but a Donut shop and a run down karate dojo.  I parked in the empty parking lot, and there were 3 bouncers outside next to a sign that said "VALET".  Valet? Really?  For what? lol.

Anyway we go inside and the first thing I see is this giant waterfall/jacuzzi looking thing in the middle of the room with a tall metal fence around it.  This thing is right in the middle, it's huge, and it's made of cheap plastic rocks. I'm pretty sure thats why the bar had this weird bathroom water smell.  I don't know what the owner was thinking, but he's definitely trying too hard.

I do have to say that the rest of the inside does look nice, there's a couple cocktail tables, and of course the flat screen TV's on the walls.  I go to the bar and order a couple beers on tap and oh my freaking goodness it was $9 beer night.  I'm sorry, this is not a fancy place in Hollywood that warrants charging $9 for 1 beer.  

Anyway, the people are what you would imagine they are.  Late 30's hispanics who think they're the ish because they are at a new "fancy" club.  I was there for less than an hour and I saw some really rude people in there.  Not everyone, but enough to make me feel grossed out.  

This place reminded me of this other club in Downey called "Club Lounge".  It was the same class of people.  No class.  

I will never go back there. I'm sure it won't last too long anyway.

Strictly enforced dress code.
Weakest drinks I've ever tasted at a bar.

The inside looks nice.
I wouldn't recommend this place if you're in your early twenties.