Came for drinks! Great atmosphere. Great drinks. I had a French 75. It was delicious. Service was great. Host was very polite and accommodating. Want to come back for dinner next time.
Solid bar and grill. The food came out pretty quickly it was delectable. And they have a standard selection of drinks and be available to order. They are traction as a community that is gathered from the wall area. You can really sense the camaraderie between the staff, bartenders, and maître d. Its almost palpable and pretty special.
Good place to get out that follows Covid-19 guidelines. We enjoyed a couple of the as WY with our drinks
I was SO excited to try this place! It has a cool theme, fun looking drinks and a food truck after 9pm on the weekends. Im a mans man but I like sweet blended drinks. The interior is very well done and basically forces you into a happy, chill, vacation vibe.
I was planing to have a such great day with my friend from Italy in this place but unfortunately we had a uncomfortable and embarrassing moment. The old Bartender guy with colorful socks was very rude doing bad jokes and talking in Spanish with me ironically. I do not speak Spanish although I love the language. Then, he said the drink was $8 because it was happy hour but he charged $17 each drink. We paid everything even we know it was wrong. He treated us by gender, race or social status. My friend is Italian and I am Brazilian but we are citizenship with a great income but he treated us as a poor tourists just because we are talking other language. He wants earn money ? Work a lot, do not charge extra money from the customers or judge the customer by the race.
West Hollywood staple since I turned 21! Even before, it was a trendy bar that has stood the test of time! Two bars, front bar is more lunge like and back bar is so you can drink while dancing. Great music in the back room for dancing but it can get way too packed so beware. Sadly smoking is still allowed on the front patio but what can you do...
This place is AWESOME!!! Came for my birthday last weekend and was blown away by the venue. Great energy, great staff, good food/drink, and amazing dancing! The dj played great world music and the vibe was eclectic and happy. Ill def be coming back!
The vibe was great! The drinks are super strong and the ravioli was really good. They should have a monthly lesbian night, then it’d be my favorite favorite bar!
I met my husband here 15 years ago and will never forget The Abbey. This is still the best spot in weho!
Yum the breakfast and brunch are amazing. The service is impeccable and beautiful people. The ambience is from a different world and its so happy and full of pride. I had so much fun with my friend here and we soaked in West Hollywood vibes and staples together
I went here on a Saturday night and it felt like a high school / college party. Folks were playing ping pong and games. It was very crowded and hot. The drinks are reasonably priced. The entrance is cool, reminds me of NYC bars.
Everytime I visit West Hollywood it is this bar I typically place on my schedule to visit. I go to the bar, I order a fabulous cocktail, and I enjoy the scene and the shows. I recommend it to anyone planning a visit to WeHo.
This establishment assumes the the guests from out of town knows the difference between the Chapel and the Abbey establishments that is separated by three steps between the two. We had asked to be moved to a different table to the Abbey from the chapel and were told no! This was in The middle of the day with multiple tables empty. Todd the manager on duty lacked empathy instead assumed we knew how an “Olive Garden” operates and explained to my partner and I that the Abbey was strictly a restaurant and that you cannot move when you are dining at a restaurant. I explained to him that we have moved tables in multiple restaurants and that should not be an excuse of why we cannot request to move tables due to the 90 degree sun beating down on the table. No apology given. We spent over 200 dollars to be treated in a way that lacked human empathy in this world of division. I will think 2x before spending money in an establishment that is too proud as to look at the guest requests and be great full for the business during this economic downturn.
Love this place. Its our go to from work. Try the spicy basil fish. Doesnt look much from the outside but amazing authentic Thai food
Closed. No signs up, nothing online, been going for 20 years and this trip was disappointing.
Thank you Alexa Reyes for being the best VIP Hostess and for resolving my bill issue immediately. My birthday party wouldnt have been as successful without your professionalism, accuracy and quick email responses to my needs. Also, thank you to the Abbey / manager for always being the best place to bring friends and celebrating life.
My Girlfriend brought me here, I was a little apprehensive about going to a gay bar but had no reason to be. The service was absolutely amazing our waiter was polite and helpful. The tacos were so good I got a to go order to bring home. Fun place
Cute place, servers are rude and slow but the manager that was there really cared about the place and their customers. Food was amazing and the drinks as well!
Very well designed lounge with a full bar, expert decorations and a cool vibe. We went here for happy hour and drinks. Wasnt in love with the food menu, but it takes a minimalist approach. Bartenders were nice.
Ok so my first time here was yesterday, which was considered to be a slow night.. :)Got in early, I must say I was extremely impressed, great music, talented dancers (most for sure), very liberatinh, very sexual, in your face so to speak.Its definitely NOT my scene but it was interesting to watch.Enjoy!
Such a great place. The food is always cooked to perfection. And the taste is unbelievable. The staff is always so kind and patient as they take your order. I recommend this place 100%.
Food good but wait staff is terrible. Waited so long for someone to come collect our check
Great bowls of meat, rice and veggies. The white sauce is excellent. The red sauce is tasty, but definitely spicy for me. Ill put a few drops of it on my food and just start sweating. Not to say I dont like the flavor, but my body definitely hurts during the experience if Im too liberal with the red sauce, use it, but use it with caution
We arrived at 6 and asked for drinks and food. The server was really friendly but for some reason we waited a very long time for water and our drinks. After an hour I had to walk over to the kitchen and ask where our food was BC our server was no where to be found. We eventually got our food and they comped everything. we finished our meal and still didnt see a server. Definitely will not be back.
Unusual place with good food but poor service. Diverse audience. But, there are promotions and you can get free cocktails and a private room for an hour. To do this, you need to register on 909gay,com create a profile and just show it to the administrator. I was lucky. I want to come again.
Wow just spoke to someone extremely rude. Asked about the shut down due covid 19. He clearly didnt want to speak to me
Want to have a drink in a gay/gay friendly bar in LA? This is the place to be. The place is huge, but do not look like as there are several different rooms with different atmospheres and an indoor/outdoor mix.Staff as well as patrons are very friendly.Gogo dancers (mainly guys, but some girls too!)Possibility to grab food too.
I vaguely recall my visit here aside from that i know w great certainty that i had a really good time dancing here about 5 years ago the day i fell climbing on a rock in Venice w Ole Billy. looking forward to returning & hopefully forming some more blurry but positive memories
They have a fabulous outdoor Terrace with easily accessible bar great seating fun ambiance. This is the Fun Spot in West Hollywood to dance mingle and have a good time. Whos who of Hollywood always stops by its the perfect spot to meet cool interesting people in the industry. Everyone here is sexy, especially the go-go dancers! The music is always fun table service is exceptional. They make strong drinks and the bartenders are really fast. Be sure to tip them well and theyll take good care of you. Its the place to be seen. Wish they had more restrooms because its always crowded with a long line. But the Russians are super clean well-maintained and fully stocked with all you need. After the drinks are flowing youll find yourself having an amazing wild and crazy night with a lot of stories to tell the next day.
I always have a great time when I get the chance to come down to the abbey. Me and my girlfriend Jennifer have been going there for years. Great music great drinks great service and all around the best place to unwind.
The music is always on point and their food menu is GREAT. My favorite is their Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup.…WOW. Their service could use some serious help though. I would’ve given 4-stars for this review but their service really is just awful. The wait for them to take your order and the wait to receive your order will be approximately one hour, that’s pretty terrible. If I go and don’t order food, only drinks, I still would’ve only given them 4-stars because their service just sucks. Besides their service, I really do love this place.
The bartender in the first picture actually refused to wait on me and my friends! My bestie came into town from Newyork! I rented her a house for a week! Decided to go to The Abbey, this bartender served every white person including those that walked up after me. He even whispered to the bartender in the second picture not to serve me. I had to get the supervisor who was he also whispered to, fortunately I started recording and he had no choice! He said put that camera away and I’ll serve you! My white friend I met during the conflict bought me drinks from the same bartender! All and all I spent over 290.00 on drinks and I will never again put money in the hands of racists and anti black establishment. Sad thing is he was easy on the eyes but a horrible human being
I had a blast at this place when I visited Los Angeles. It was very nice and I went on a Sunday night when it was not too busy. Drinks were good and the place is awesome! They have a beautiful fireplace and theres a bakery and coffee shop in there too! I was in awe. The bakery had the best brownie I have ever had. I really enjoyed it and hope to get back again for some more drinks, coffee and sweets!
Excellent cocktails and apps! Highly recommend. The staff are so friendly and welcoming.
Just experienced the abbey for the first time! Live for the bartender mike, but unfortunately the service from other staff was extremely rude David was intense and honestly was very extreme. I come from a community where we respect people. David does not have that in him.
Amazing drag show on Monday nights. Some of the BEST Los Angeles Talent comes through here: DJs, Gogos, Dancers, and Performers. So def a destination to visit in LA. The interior design is fun and existing and the space is BIG. Dance floor, multiple bars to get drinks in case one is too busy, patio, and even a cafe. Always awesome vibes when you go here. A good mix of straight & gay folxs. Not gonna lie some of the hottest guys and girls in the city hang here so its always a fun crowd. Great place for dancing, drinks, food, and and entertainment.
This little quaint spot has some of the most deliciousfood.I’ve ever tasted in my life!
I was here a week ago and my phone and wallet were stolen out of my bag. I was completely sober and I now see this is a common trend at this place. I asked all of the bartenders and security but no one could care less. It’s really sad that this place is now becoming known as a place to get robbed. Will not be coming back!
I was impressed especially being with the popularity of the bar. Service was great and no issues on my end. Thank you!
The Rosemary and garlic fries are tasty, although I wished they were served hot.
The Rosemary and garlic fries are tasty, although I wished they were served hot.
Not a bad establishment. Came her with my gf and had a decent time!
Despite the fact how much we love Abbey, we left disappointed today. It was Friday night and surprisingly it was a little empty. Music was so bad and I told my friend I always wanted to try their food because a lot of good reviews.Their guacamole is the worst we have ever tried. Why do they make it so RIDICULOUSLY HOT? My tongue doesnt feel anything and Im a fan of spicy food. Does not worth $10 we paid.Their other food we ordered was not that impressive. Very average type of food. In my opinion overpriced and overrated.Time to find another place.
Great music great drinks great service and all around the best place to unwind.
Much love for the Abbey.Iconic Weho bar. Its been around for a long time and every time I come here I have a blast. Great place, friendly crowd
I was here tonight and have had stolen my phone and there were 6 others stolen their phones as well. Try to ask the security and seems they really doesnt care. I am reading the reviews now and I see that this is happening always. Is it normal ??? Are they doing anything to fix this problems? The thing is I wasnt the only one and this isnt one evening 6 of us lost our phone. !?!?How come the owner of this club doesnt care ???
Been here 3 times and each time it has been a horrible experience. Its a gay bar yet there is an abundance of straight guys here trying to slip something into a girls drink. Known for stolen cell phones. Even coming for brunch the food comes out wrong. Smaller dance floor. Its got more of an open concept so it is always too hot, too cold, and wreaks of cigarette smoke. The bartender will completely ignore you if they decide they cant hear you. And the security guards will tackle you and break your face if they feel you are too drunk and they want you out. There is a variety of other bars within walking distance with shorter lines, better prices, nicer environments, and overall better experiences. I will never be back. I would rather go to the Robertson or Revolver up the street.
Always a good time.
The music is geared more towards techno or house beats. It can get pretty crowded and you have to walk through all the smokers to get inside. They have a small selection of baked goods inside at the chapel. And though the male dancers are usually cute, they dont do a whole lot however, the woman dancers always bring a solid energy to their performances
Good place to share with good friends
Dance, house music blasting through the club. Grest atmosphere. Dances, both male and female are killing it on stage! Big Lgbt spot!
My cell was stolen twice at this place. The waiters overcharge you by mistake. Once the mistake cost me $80 dollars for a drink that was priced at $15. How innocent of them! And it happened several times. I was drunk but my receipt was the proof and my bank statement. Fortunately, I called the manager and he fixed the problem. I recommend you take cash with you and watch your wallet. Anyway, its still a great place to dance the night away. Snobbish types but who gives a f...?
Cant go wrong at the Abbey. Best dance floor and patio in WeHo. Lots of room for groups of friends too. Best gay bar in LA.
The manager on duty (1-16-2020 4:00pm) questioned what I was doing there as I waited for my uber. #yourenotthat bougiebitch.
Really unfortunate for this bar that theft is so common here.3 out of 4 of my friends (one of them being me) got our phone stolen this past Saturday night 2/23/19. All of our phones were in our zipped purse and we all looked down to an unzipped purse with no cell phones. We were not all together at the time of the theft either, seems extra fishy. & yes we should have been more careful, but for all 3 of us to get our phones stolen essentially at the same time when we werent all standing next to each other, clearly indicated there is definitely a group of people working together to do this.When attempting to speak to staff regarding the issue they were all dismissive and did not care. I have a very strong feeling the staff are in on the theft.When we left the bar, there were at least two other females out front who also said their phone was stolen.OVERALL, just avoid the Abbey. There are far too many bars to go to in the area where you dont have to worry about being robbed.& to whoever stole all of our phones, good luck attempting to use it/sell it. Its locked and reported stolen. Also Karma exists.
One of my favorite places to go in Los Angeles.
A long time favorite in n the neighborhood. Great food and service
I might have written a review, but will do it again hokis. This place is one of the funnest bar/restaurant Ive been to. Full of life, delicious food, drinks, and up beat music. Oh, and really nice GO GO dancers. spent one of my birthdays here. YEP
Went here 2018, just made an account, fun place.
So I love the Abbey for what it is - a super fun and unique LA experience, BUT whoever is in charge of security on Monday nights (12/2), needs to reanalyze how the get guests to exits. They forced us to get up and leave 20 mins before closing time when my friend and I were just chatting and having a drink. It is also 50° out in LA right now, and I asked if it was okay to stand near the heater until my Uber got here, but they forced me out even though they had not officially closed. When I asked security what time they close and they said 2 am, I told them it was only 1:43 and it was cold out, so I wanted to wait inside while my Uber arrived, they said they have to force everyone out because drinks were done being served. I told them I am not trying to drink but simply wait inside because its cold, and they told me to hug my friend to keep warm. Honestly, they need to reevaluate how they treat their guests. The security is just so rude and I will never go back there on a weekday. Other days they simply wait until closing time and usher everyone out but today just made me realize how poorly managed the Monday night security is. Will definitely not be going back there!!
Was at the Abbey on Thursday January 10 for an early lunch with my partner and his cousins visiting from Iowa. We drove down the coast from SF to give them a coastal perspective of California. We had a nice lunch and Gabriel provided us with good table service. He is friendly and very attentive. Will recommend the Abbey to those visting the LA area.
I love the abbey and been there a lot but at the bakery station, the guy never nice and attitude! why u guy guys keep this person? that one is old guy with glasses and brat. why David the owner never sees IT? so nasty and attitude. I wasnt the dump guy to ask about the cake which i didn’t know. it seemed like he was not happy to be there or answer all the questions, so brat. no happy better quit. Dont go to order the cake with that guy. All servers and bartenders are helpful accept that one . he is nastyyy
Had such a blast here! The people were so friendly, the music was good and the vibe was awesome!Read some other reviews.. I admit I had a rude bartender that I think overcharged us, so we went to another bartender afterwards. They should put these bartenders in check to keep the good vibes going!
Great place to chill
How can anyone afford to go here anymore? I use to visit this establishment when this was I smaller coffee bakery with a patio sculpture store next door.With the cost of expensive drinks/food, Uber/Lyft ride or WH DUI, stolen wallet and phone, over charges on your bill, clothes to purchase to be noticed, a fresh hair cut, a some what kind of a dance floor, wow is it all worth it? Not for me, I would rather patron a classy establishment with kind bar tenders and staff.
I will always love this place. For me, its about mornings, coming here with my two uncles when they lived in N Alfred and eating a wonderful breakfast in the cool of the morning before the heat of the day really bit. Great food, polite service, a great alternative spot to start your day.
I was here last night and while I was in line at the chapel at the abbey I witnessed a girl on her middle 20s approach the security I think she was trying to convince him of her identity I’m not 100 % sure what the issue was to be honest but she wasn’t acting like I know some drunk people can sometimes that leads to bad situations, when out of nowhere she gets slammed so hard on the cement for no valid reason besides the security thinking he has the authority to do as he pleases when he’s frustrated, I immediately got out of the line and encouraged everyone around me to do so as-well because I would never support an establishment whom we pay their bills treat us like that considering I lost my friend due to someone slamming him in the floor so hard he later on had blood cloths in he’s brain and he is no longer with us I cant and will not stand by this behavior no one should support a business like this that doesn’t care about your presence only your money and if your drunk and wanna debate anything with a bouncer here get ready to get slammed in the floor, your lucky I didn’t have it in video or I would have a lawsuit in my hands!! The big guy and the really tall bearded guy at chapel are unworthy of having that position here considering they violate their authority to mishandle people and that’s a behavior you see a lot here in West Hollywood that’s why I will never come back
Nice night at Abbey. No cover charge. My friend couple and me had a good time
Amazing place and the staff is wonderful!! Highly recommend for a great night out!
Absolutely love it ! Amazing place for all kinds of people. Great bar, dance floor and music. More than 5 stars !
The Abbey is my favorite place in L.A. The food is fine, the service is okay, patrons are trendy, music is catchy, and the interior is awesome. Can’t wait to go back here!
Its the biggest and most fun place to hang out. #Gay#Strippers#Drinks#Food
Best place to eat and party if in LA. Eat there during the day and party by night.
Great place to come and have some fun with your friends. I mean we have a blast every time we come here. The staff are really nice and the atmosphere is amazing.
Great place to eat its amazing.
The most fascinating place Ive ever spent New Years the whole strip in West Hollywood California is unbelievable The Abbey is hands-down the best!!
Great service. equisute nachos.- so full f flavour! Fabulous atmosphere!
Great food, good service, nice situated
One of the best clubs in WeHo ! Love it
Who does not love the Abbey? Its an institution! Huge space, various bars within a bar. Excellent drinks and food. My favorite is white chocolate martini. Yes you might hear that it is a gay bar, but please do not let this stop you from visiting this wonderful bar. I am not gay and enjoy every visit and have a wonderful time talking with everyone.
I was roofied at this place and got my phone, wallet and sunglasses stolen. The next day when I came to - I saw the thief spent over 7000 dollars using my credit card. I was warned by my co-workers that this sort of thing could happen at the Abbey but never seriously thought it would happen to me. I am from Toronto and wanted to see what the nightlife was like - but it cost me more than I bargained for. Reading the reviews - I see now this is common at the Abbey so I suggest avoiding this place at all costs, especially if youre a solo traveler.
One of the most popular spots for a night out in West Hollywood, really enjoyed the vibe.
Great place to have fun chill, drinks, patio, the dancefloor, great service all in the city of West Hollywood and easy to locate on your map application, I highly recommend it to everyone..
Great vibe. Open to everyone! Nice menu + bakery.
This place has a really fun vibe although it seems that theft and pick pockets are quite common here-specifically regarding phones. Ive heard from other attendants that it could be an inside job.The security isnt very helpful about it and I understand that this place gets really packed (like shoulder-to-shoulder), but the security isnt readily available and, according to them, the cameras arent doing their job of capturing some necessary footage-such as theft or sexual molestation-due to the amount of people. I was told the cameras are only good for capturing fights.If you come here, please take special care of your belongings. Carry your purse in front of you so nobody, worker or attendee, reaches in. Constantly check your stuff/pockets. If something is stolen, please contact the police. Maybe a proper investigation can begin if people report it to the proper authorities so that the security at this bar is better and the culpable are stopped.I was pick pocketed twice in one night here. Fyi, my purse has a lock on it and the person who did it knew what they were looking for and what they were doing. My friends bag was also rummaged through.Be careful and be safe everyone. Be smart. Get in touch with the proper authorities to help you, the security and manager here will treat it all with nonchalance unfortunately.
Fun. The watermelon martini is my favourite drink. Happy Hour is a great deal. Super fun place to hang out.
Great place! We were there for pride weekend and had an amazing time! Everyone was so friendly, the staff, the crowd, the dancers ... food also very good! We will definitely go there again on our next visit to LA.
This is a pretty nice place. Good music, dancers and drinks. But there’s a problem: I’ve entered and put my things on the locker. Later, they have split the nightclub into 2 places; and my things got on the other nightclub space where I couldn’t enter again without get a huuuuuuuuge line of people who was just arriving. And this rude security didn’t even listen to me when I’ve asked just to get my things back from the locker. It was freezing, I’ve paid for the locker, I’ve got the line before and he just wanted me to get back. But in very rude way he said I should get back the line (without any clothes), because suddenly they’ve splited the nightclub. He was rude. He was awful. So, I don’t give The Abbey 5 stars, but 3.
Super fun night club, highly recommendation
One good spot at santa monica. Go check it out.