Boardner's by La Belle

Opening at 5pm Boardners has become our local go-to for my husband and I as this was where our first date was. There is such a positive vibe to this place that makes me proud that this is the neighborhood I live in. The staff and patrons are artistic in every different type of cinematic field. Eli, Cat & Keenan are all equally amazing to us and always have been kind, consistent and fun to talk to. And can handle this sometimes very high volume barscape with ease. I recommend the entire menu but tend to ricochet between the steamed dumplings, the angel hair pasta and my favorite salad in town - their Cobb Salad - which happens to have been invented in Hollywood, so its nice that Boardners makes a solid one. Speaking of history, Boardners is that - from the classic Hollywood studio system era onwards this place has served the hard working people of the Motion Picture Industry and you can feel it. There is something special here that makes you want to stay the night, journal, meet new talented friends and enjoy the vibe as it opens up into a busy fun place. A true Actor & Musician hangout ! Every time I'm here I get into awesome conversation with talented and very funny people who are either writing their own content or just performed for the day on a set! The back courtyard is a great place to take guests who visit as it adds to the whole Hollywood vibe and hosts live music some nights and the acoustics are perfection for this.

As former locals we used to crawl home to our apartment on La Brea after a night of clubbing and inevitable nitecaps at Boardner's...its the safe Hollywood hangout you always wanted!

One of the coolest experiences in Hollywood. The people of music the atmosphere the food and beverages everything is just what people are looking for when they come to LA. I can't wait to visit again!!

Door guys give creep vibes. Paid $30 not from here they said I wasn’t dressed properly EVERY BAR IN LA has let me in with the same clothes on, they didn’t let me in. If you’re a dude you should treat a lady with respect and be understanding. I will get the money you owe me. DONT EVER GO HERE also they pick pocket your phones no wonder why everyone warned me about this place. No wonder you lose customers.

Though many may find the following paradoxical — and to an extent, it is — but Hollywood has such a strong and supportive local community. Boardner’s, I’d argue, if not the heart of everything, is most certainly a touchstone! I feel at home here. The space is beautiful and rich with history, and every employee here knows and greets me every single visit. That’s rare and hard pressed to find anywhere, let alone LA! In sum: A wonderful, atmospheric joint where class and value are both incomparable.

Such a great bar!! With awesome food and reasonable prices.

Blue Monday event is surely the best place to go out in LA on a Monday night. Proper club vibes and it's PACKED after 11pm. Two separate DJs both with impeccable music, crowd had good vibes (hipster but not annoyingly so), FREE WATER STATIONS, more quiet upstairs area for easier talking, security not overbearing. $15 cover worth it

The bartenders are so nice and pour strong. I'm not super social but we still have 2-3 bartenders that remember us and are kind when we come in. Divey lights/atmosphere for a very well maintained bar = my favorite bar in Hollywood!