Permanent Records Roadhouse

Record store · Cypress Park

Permanent Records Roadhouse

Record store · Cypress Park

1906 Cypress Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90065

Highlights

Old-school vinyl shop with a laid-back bar featuring micro-brewed beers & a patio for sunset sips.

1906 Cypress Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90065 Get directions

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@eater

"Permanent Records Roadhouse is a dive bar, record store, and venue in the former Cafe NELA building. Find live music, vinyl for sale, and strong drinks in a dimly lit low-key space with red booths. Plus, there’s also an outdoor patio space off the garage that offers beer for as low as $2.50 during daylight hours." - Eater Staff

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@onthegrid

"There's no official website for this under the underground music venue. In fact even finding it is half the battle (I think it's somewhere down an alley behind a Carniceria on Virgil right across from Smog Cutter). However this scrappy little venue attracts some of the biggest local and national bands including Thee Oh Sees, Part Time, and Vinyl Williams. Your best bet for a scoop on who's playing is to scour your social media site of choice, or ask the guys at Vinny's next time you get a shape up." - Cris Cimatu

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@eater

"Cypress Park is getting a hip new bar, thanks to the folks from Permanent Records. That’s per TimeOut LA, who say that the closing Cafe NELA will instead flip into the vinyl vendor’s hands and become not only a place to drink, but also to buy more stuff, and to watch live shows. Right now, the company is targeting an October 1 arrival." - Farley Elliott

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Natasha Bailey

Google

Wonderful bar and music venue with great old-school red lighting, decor, and a diner-tiled floor. Been to only a couple shows here but always a good time with cool bartenders and clientele. This is also a golden opportunity for record shopping with a great, diverse selection of vinyl shelves lining the stage.

Pam G

Google

Attended the Queens of the Stone Age, “In Times New Roman”, Listening Party. Had a great time and even made some new friends. They have tasty unique house cocktails and a most excellent selection of records for the rock aficionados. It’s got that unpretentious dive bar ambiance I personally love. Bummed I missed Ron Funches at the Popular Kids Club earlier in the evening, but will keep my eyes peeled for future events here. Definitely recommend.

Roy Cui

Google

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.

Kate Ryan

Google

this place is so dope. came for a wedding and it was easily the sickest event i’ve been too. vibes are impeccable. staff is the best. what more could you want?? seriously what

Jack Miles

Google

Bought some rare records I had been looking for for a while! Great live music and welcoming atmosphere. I will be back

Benito Sulit

Google

Got here yesterday, minutes before the bar opened up for the evening. This place is cool. 😎 It’s part record store, part dive bar. Way cool. 👍🏽 It wasn’t my first time being at this place yesterday. I’ve been here a couple of times already before. I like the inside and back patio as well. Come by and check it out. While you’re at it, have a cold beer…🍺

Mike M

Google

Great venue! Pros: Great bar staff, service, and drinks. Really nice, large outdoor patio area. Cool record shop. Decor & lighting set a nice vibe. Great PA & live sound quality. Cons: The floor slopes upwards towards the stage, making it harder to see over the heads of people in front of you (the opposite of how most theaters are designed). The ceiling is quite low, so it can get pretty warm & steamy inside (especially closer to the stage, or when the house is packed like it was for REZN).

Kiley Eberhardt

Google

Awesome venue and record store. Saw a bunch of bands when I was there, and there was also a band playing covers with a group doing a sing-along down the driveway.

Gabby C.

Yelp

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

Katie R.

Yelp

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 H.

Yelp

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.

Patrick B.

Yelp

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

Amanda M.

Yelp

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!

YelpSucks ..

Yelp

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

Emily C.

Yelp

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.

Crystal M.

Yelp

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

Rebecca D.

Yelp

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.

Fred S.

Yelp

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.

Timothy D.

Yelp

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

Jason C.

Yelp

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

Scott D.

Yelp

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.

Harry G.

Yelp

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.)

Zachary A.

Yelp

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.

Davis _.

Yelp

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!

P K.

Yelp

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

Wendy M.

Yelp

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!

Aaron Z.

Yelp

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.

Diego R.

Yelp

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!

Ann M.

Yelp

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

Jonathan T.

Yelp

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.

Brandon C.

Yelp

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

Emily C.

Yelp

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.

Adam K.

Yelp

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

@eater

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@onthegrid

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Natasha Bailey

Google

Pam G

Google

Roy Cui

Google

Kate Ryan

Google

this place is so dope. came for a wedding and it was easily the sickest event i’ve been too. vibes are impeccable. staff is the best. what more could you want?? seriously what

Jack Miles

Google

Bought some rare records I had been looking for for a while! Great live music and welcoming atmosphere. I will be back

Benito Sulit

Google

Mike M

Google

Kiley Eberhardt

Google

Awesome venue and record store. Saw a bunch of bands when I was there, and there was also a band playing covers with a group doing a sing-along down the driveway.

Gabby C.

Yelp

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

Katie R.

Yelp

Steph H.

Yelp

Patrick B.

Yelp

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

Amanda M.

Yelp

YelpSucks ..

Yelp

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

Emily C.

Yelp

Crystal M.

Yelp

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

Rebecca D.

Yelp

Fred S.

Yelp

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.

Timothy D.

Yelp

Jason C.

Yelp

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

Scott D.

Yelp

Harry G.

Yelp

Zachary A.

Yelp

Davis _.

Yelp

P K.

Yelp

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

Wendy M.

Yelp

Aaron Z.

Yelp

Diego R.

Yelp

Ann M.

Yelp

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

Jonathan T.

Yelp

Brandon C.

Yelp

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

Emily C.

Yelp

Adam K.

Yelp

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

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