ArtBarLA

I’ve had to downgrade my rating. Because although I enjoy performing at ArtBar and supporting my friends - they have very subpar SOUND. They use speakers way too big for a small room so the sound is always too loud to enjoy. The mixer is to the side of the stage so even well meaning people who try to get good sound can’t actually HEAR the changes they are making to each channel properly. Each time I have performed there a speaker or two is always blown out or subs aren’t working. It’s frustrating to say the least and a bit unprofessional. I’m hoping that leaving a review will finally get the owners to pay attention since me speaking to the bar staff to pass the message along hasn’t made any difference. They need to please HIRE a resident sound engineer and place her AT FRONT OF HOUSE in front of the short side of the bar facing the stage, in a little sound booth. Then replace the enormous overkill speakers with smaller balanced speakers mounted at specific places on the walls above the microphone levels all though the gallery for even sound. Then they need to provide smaller stage monitors so the musical acts and comics can HEAR THEMSELVES properly and not crank the HOUSE LEVELS UP which creates a nightmare bounce of the sound against the walls. PLEASE PLEASE DO THIS AND SEE HOW MUCH CLEANER YOUR SOUND WILL BE AND YOUR BAR WILL BE BOOKED SOLID ♥️✌🏽🎶🎙️🎼🎸🥁🔥

I don't know much for food or service since I performed here! Which was so fun! Sound and visual artists were amazing and it was a fun night. Good indie art 🎨 and music space!

I visited this establishment to see tonight's art exhibit; it is amazing.

They have a pool table and a chill atmosphere

Awesome new neighborhood bar, featuring unique artworks from many different artists. Good sized back room is perfect for various events they will host, including live music, performances, comedy shows, art shows, etc. It's so cool inside, every detail is clearly well planned and interesting looking. Mar Vista is lucky to have this new spot! Beer and some other options for now, wine to come in the future. Staff and owners are very friendly and welcoming.

Very limited drink selections. Very nice bartender. Art would have been cool if we weren’t alone in the bar, and being alone with dolls stapled to canvases is … different. It felt like a Tuesday at a carnival.

Incredibly rude venue owner, treats people like trash. Beers cost far more than reasonable. Be sure to come here if you're in the business of paying $14 for a mediocre IPA.

Amazing quirky hidden gem beer only bar in Mar Vista. I love the changing art installations. Makes for a unique experience every visit. They do lots of other activities if you follow them on Instagram, and Josh the bartender is super friendly.