Permanent Records Roadhouse

Fun dive to see live bands. The staff are fast and friendly, the drinks are strong, the sound is good, and some booth seating is available. The outside patio has room for a lot of merch tables, the smoking lounge is set away from the crowds, they have a taco vendor and tables for eating, and, of course, vinyl displayed for sale. Great, gritty vibe and a fun time!

Pleasantly surprised! Came here for a DJ set hosted by some of my favorite podcasters. The DJ set was in their patio area where they have tables and chairs and shade. They also have a small records store that’s packed with all sorts of goodies (and canned beverages)! Really well organized too. Their $1 section had some great stuff. Lance helped me out with my purchases and he was very kind. The building in the front is a music venue with a full bar. Didn’t get a chance to go inside and explore but I’ll definitely be back to check it out. Look forward to coming back, having a bevvy, and doing some digging or catching a show.

Drove up to LA from San Diego for a concert and made it a point to come to the record store. Did not regret it one bit. Lance, the owner, is super friendly and knowledgeable. The store has a great variety of records, including rare and sealed pressings. Lots of 90s OG pressings as well, which I collect. His prices are very reasonable and the store is well organized. I recommend that anyone in the LA area stop by his store. I definitely will when I drive back up!

Sound quality was great, staff and owners are so communicative and helpful. Lance the owner is a really great guy. I loved performing here. A big plus is that as an indie artist you keep all your tickets sales and merch sales. Love this venue.

So grateful that a space like this exists in general. I’ve been for comedy shows, local bands, and some of my favorite touring acts, as well as just to check out the record store in back on a weekend afternoon. Each time I remind myself how I should be back more often and how I wish it was walking distance to me. Why the review now? Well, last night I had some of the best limes of my entire life. They were so good that I just had to leave a review. Shoutout to John who helped us out at the bar and was likely the person cutting those limes earlier that day. Rather than waiting for the next event I want to catch here (Matt Pryor on 3/2), I’ll be back ASAP because I can’t stop thinking about the limes. 🍋‍🟩

Awesome venue with good sound compared to other small venues. Good selection of vinyl records and kind staff. Looking forward to coming back either for a show or to shop

I’m writing this review specifically about the record shop behind the bar/music venue. This is my favorite record shop on this side of town to browse. Incredible (albeit pricey!) wall records, but gems hidden in every nook and cranny. Super well organized. Very friendly staff. I’m not chatty when I go into shops. I get chatty here. Love this place.

I used to come here when it was Cafe NELA back in the day. At first I was reluctant to check out the new place, but I went there for the Queens Of The Stone Age, In Time New Roman, album listening party. It still has the same divey and warm feel that I was used to. NOW there’s a record store in the back, bands play in the bar still, but sometimes there’s another band playing in the back. AND there’s even comedy nights with some well known celebs. This has a unique collection of the coolest things that I love in one place. now if they start screening movies, then I’m moving in! Since I live only a mile away, I have a feeling this is going to be my new favorite haunt.

Saw an MC Chris concert here. It was an amazing experience. Very much a homey grungy vibe! Staff rocks! Great community!

My husband and I saw Jenn Champion perform live at this small but charming dive bar. My husband is a huge fan of her music and was so happy to experience her music live in such an intimate venue, we stood a couple feet away in front of the stage and had a blast jamming out. The bar had such a nice nostalgic presence with several dining booths. We got to enjoy a drink, I had the Little Doll, and listened to some fun and loud 80s music before Jenn came on stage. We easily found free parking along the same street but showed up early so it might be difficult to find parking if you show up during a peak time.

STEPH JUDGEMENT: A tiny but mighty live music venue. We found out that one of our favorite live bands The Schizophonics were playing here and thought it would an excellent opportunity to check out this venue. There was plenty of street parking on the night we went, and since we were a bit early there was plenty of room at the bar as well. The bartender was really nice and the drink prices were reasonable. The space is long and narrow, with record racks on either side of the tiny stage at the far end. Once the openers the Kepi Ghoulies took to the stage we'd moved up to the front to get a better view and it was a super-fun night. So great to see bands really close like that! We didn't really get to check out the records that night but we're definitely planning on coming back.

A great local shop that consistently has interesting and unique inventory! Also a great bar and venue. What's not to like?

Came here for the first time a few weeks ago to watch a friends band play. It has a great atmosphere, a large space both inside and outside and the drinks were super good. Looking forward to coming back!

Only been once, but seems cool. Younger crowd but if you like bands, music, drinks and hipsters, this is a place

I've seen several shows here, a mix of comedy and live music. It's great programming and a cool environment. The ticket prices are reasonable and the record collection is impressive. It can take a while to get a drink at the bar. It can be difficult to get a good spot for watching a show as there are few seats and most of the standing room is on a steep slant.

So fun and excellent customer service all around. Lance, the owner, is also the nicest, chillest dude

I first heard about this place from the LA Times talking about how they were one of the first businesses to screen for covid vaccinations upon entry. Already I liked them! Hubby and I came here last Saturday night @ 7pm. He is a record hound and a bar sounded fun. Yes, they check for your vaccination record and your driver's license so be prepared. There was a band setting up with a $10 cover so it was a little tough to get into the records at that time. A good selection of rare sealed vintage records at fair prices. The bartender did a great job of mixing up a Little Doll for me and hubby had a Beachwood beer. You can bring in your own food, otherwise some bags of chips are at the bar.

I really like this spot. It feels unique and how Silver Lake used to before it got congested. The bartenders are nice. It's fun.

A little piece of heaven on earth, especially if you're a vinyl nerd like myself. Throw in a bar and tons of cool events like live bands, stand-up comedy and trivia nights and they can take ALL my money. I wish the record store was open earlier than 6pm, but I will survive

Greet record store, dive bar and minimalist concert venue all-in-one! Highly recommend seeing a show here.

They've definitely got something special going on here.... We took a road trip up from San Diego to see REZN and man oh man, they did not disappoint! What a cool place with great vibes and tons of good records to peel through. Will be back when my next favorite band skips playing in San Diego.

This place is the worst, its super crowded, beer is warm, records suck, staff and the customers are rude. (Shhh... this is all a lie, quite the opposite. I don't want this place to get popular and ruin the greatness.)

Permanent always has a great selection of records available, with pretty much everything at a good price. The store has great ambience, and the staff are knowledgeable and down to talk music at length. They also great shows both inside the front store and out on the porch.

Went to my first show there on a friend's recommendation. It was a trip-heavy psych band called the Hoover 3 I think- band straight crushed it. But the real winner was the venue, because no matter how ferocious the live sound was, the acoustics of the space could handle it. In fact it sounded pretty damn good. Extra bonus for the fact that you can look at records while doing all this. Can't wait to come back!

Lance is a solid mister. He always runs a tight ship and makes sure costumers feel at home

What a great bar, record store, and venue for some comedy. Nice chill service, amazing selection of records, great space indoors and out. No complaints. We had a really great night here, probably spent too much money on records, not because they weren't priced right, but just because there was too much we wanted to get, and we had a lot of laughs at the Popular Kids Club comedy show which is hosted at Permanent Records every first and third Thursday. It was a great night and we'll be back!

Really two record stores in one....The Roadhouse/bar has a full record shop that doubles as a stage for live shows. Outside, the 'garage' is a more typical record space. Both are likely to regularly stock records that you may not ever see again. I've acquired some of my most prized records from Permanent. Lance is quite possibly the hardest working record dealer I've come across. Now that they've moved into the Roadhouse, you can buy a drink while shopping too.

Saw a somewhat hard-to-come-by LP I've been wanting for a while on their Insta. Called them right after they opened to ask condition, price, etc., and asked about purchasing over the phone since I don't live nearby. He said it'd be fine since they do it over IG all the time, but dude didn't know the details of how to do it so he took my info and said someone who knew how to do it would contact me later that night. Didn't get any message so I called the next day a few minutes before opening and was told that they'd sold it later that same evening after I assumed I already had it locked-in. Chapped to say the least!

Great place, great people. Love this business is doing their part to help fight Covid.

This place nails it. The record store has the best selection in the city or the whole state of California for that matter. Blows Amoeba away with selection and price. The vibe is spot on, service is super friendly and there to actually help rather than ignore you and push you out the door. The bar area is now a home away from home for me. They kept the integrity of the building and gives a warm down-home neighborhood dive bar feel (without being douchey) along with really great records to dig through while you get your booze on.

One of the best zones in the entire world. A+ vibes across the board. Don't ever change!!!!!

I've been visiting the other Permanent Records stores for years, and this is a fantastic addition to their lineup!! Great space to chill, get cheap beer, and look through records. I will definitely be back and bring more friends next time.

Perfect place to grab a beer and shop for records. The staff is friendly and welcoming, and the ambience is chill.