Redline - Food & Bar

Great place to come and chill out. The drinks are reasonable and this always serves as a great place to start when going out for the night. Good entertainment, and not so loud that you can’t enjoy conversations with friends too.

I went to the Redline for a show and it was freaking great! I lived the atmosphere and the performers were on point. The food and drinks were delicious. We had a lot of fun and will be back again.

The music was good. Show was way to early (9pm on a Saturday?!), so we missed it. Drinks way to strong ... good if you’re limited in budget, I suppose, but not so tasty.

Awesome drag show on Thursday nights!

Came here after brunch with my sister...have been here prior to this visit when they first introduced Sunday brunch. I love the vibe here! Staff is always very nice and the handsome bartender with the heavy pour is my fave! Will definitely keep coming back here

Redline is a cool little bar located Downtown. The drinks and food were good. They have drag performances that were great the host of their brunch drag show was La'dom Amour Jacobs she was everything! So if you're into drag and want brunch at the same time and see great performances go to the Redline and throw them Drag Queens some dollas!

This is quickly becoming popular downtown. There is drag show weekly and drinks are reasonable despite the other reviews and comments. The staff is friendly and this is totally not west hwd. It's cozy and more like a neighborhood bar than night club. The reviews saying the food is bad are dumb. Its' a bar! The drag shows aren't cheesy and I'll be glad to prove that.

The food here is terrible, nothing is fresh, I got a margarita Flatbread with no basil, I had to send it back, I also got nachos, seems like everything was out of a can, disgusting!!!!

Has been permanently closed for months. Live 5 min walk away. Was a REALLY great venue

My sis wanted to go to a Drag Brunch to celebrate her birthday, so I gave her a few options and she picked Redline. I was happy with her choice because I've been wanting to check out a show here. When we arrived the person at the door greeted us and asked for proof of our COVD vaccination. The individual was genuinely nice and looked familiar to me. Later on I realized it was @page_person! I told him I've seen him perform at The Offbeat. Our server Oliver was also fantastic. In fact, everyone that works here are all very friendly. I loved all the Halloween decorations that they had up. The owner did a great job with the layout. The bar area is easy to access. There's a small stage for performers, platforms for go-go dancers, and plenty of space to dance. They had a nice selection of items for Sunday Brunch, a great cocktail list, and Bottle Mimosas for $15. I like that for the mimosas they give you a bottle of champagne and orange juice on the side, so you can control the amount of O.J. or just omit it, which is what I prefer. Sis doesn't drink so there were no mimosas or cocktails for me. I have heard that their cocktails are good, so next time I'm ordering the Peach Blossom. Sis ordered the California Scramble with bacon, avocado, tomato, and cheddar cheese. It also came with a side salad. I ordered a side salad and a side of fruit. She enjoyed her meal. The presentation was nice. I liked the tomato & arugula salad. The fruit was a mixture of fresh strawberries and blackberries. They were sweet and delicious. @djrubellaspreads was the host for today's show. She had a great interaction with the crowd. The other ladies--@theambercrane, @bobbydysmorphia, @isadoraspreads, and @nomibqween--were all very entertaining. They each put a lot of effort into their routines and had us laughing and dancing. It was a fun afternoon. The DJ was good, the entertainment was fantastic, and the overall vibe was good. They have a variety of shows during the week so there is always something going on at Redline. Tip: There are several parking lots on Los Angeles Street. The bathrooms are gender neutral.

Was excited to see some kind of show on Saturday but after a weird vibe from the bartender we chose to leave. Very shitty attitude I wasn't expecting . Just rude. The other bartender was nice.

Good luck getting a drink even if it's slow and the bartender is talking to their friends. PASS, thank you next!

Back again for Pansy Craze Peep Show because this is a great, inclusive bar to relax with friends - and strangers - alike! Bar food is good, but we came for the drinks and entertainment- both of which were phenomenal! Great staff.

Went here for their drag brunch for a friends birthday. This was one of the best drag brunches I've ever been to and I've been to a few in NYC. We were early so we got to pick our table and sat right up by the stage. The show was amazing but the food wasn't the best. Not disappointed though because that's not what we came here for. Drinks were also super cheap and they don't charge extra fees for the drag show.

Loteria was so much fun with Drag Queens! Our group reserved a table which was helpful. I definitely appreciated the inclusive atmosphere and affordable drinks!! Fun place to hang out!

Me and my partner stumbled upon this place by accident on our way to breakfast. It was the best decision we made that day! So much fun and the host was so inviting and kind. They made us feel welcomed right away. Great performances!!!! The food and drinks were delicious too! Best if all the prices were right, we will be coming back!

They allow dogs in the bar! They were not service dogs. They bartender drank shots with the owner of the dogs! Dogs smelling floor looking for food dropped on the floor. Disgusting! The garnishments were sitting on the bar in bar glasses with no covering! People were helping themselves to the olives. Plus the owner of these dogs was vaping at the bar and nobody (bartender or security) said anything to her!

I go here all the time lately and it's a beautiful venue with great food good music drag shows and safe atmosphere with cute bartenders and the staff is amazing go for drinks or food or dancing and remember to order the jalapeño poppers.

The ambiance is so chill. You feel welcomed from the start. They also have a small variety in their menu it's tasty too. The shows are on spot!!!

The food is absolutely amazing, but service can take a bit. It has a nice vibes to it, but can get pretty rough at night.

This is a small little okay neighborhood bar with drag shows and food and drink. Went to watch the RuPaul watch party it was okay. However I accidentally left my credit card when closing my tab. I realized that the following night when I went to pull it out. I searched all over the Internet and this place has no phone number to call. You cannot call them, period, end of story. I ended up having to go all the way back to downtown LA to see if they had my card. They did, and when I asked about a phone, they said you need to get in touch with them through instagram. I don't think myself or many other people want to leave an Instagram message about a lost credit card, or any other sensitive information. I'm not even sure it's legal or ethical for a business like this not to have a phone. I'm wondering how they do bookings ordering supplies and such. If they have a phone for business they should make it available to the public. Despite enjoying the bar food and show, I won't be going back to a business that refuses to have a phone for its patrons or for people to call in case of any number of reasons.

First time going to redline bar last night (a Sunday night). I wanted to go because I thought they were gonna have the 3 girls 1 bar show but I guess that's only on certain days. But they did have a drag show happening so I was excited. This is a pretty small bar and it's nestled right between the line that separates the gentrified, hip, and fun part of dtla to the other side where you don't wanna be. There were a couple of random homeless people looking into the bar from the streets through the window which was a little weird but it can be overlooked. The show started and it was fun. The girls were great. I left by like 11:30 but I do plan on coming back on a Friday or Saturday when I'm sure it will be even better. The bartender was really sweet and nice which you sometimes or rather you usually don't get at gay bars/ clubs unless they think you're cute.

We had the most unforgettable time here! Everyone and everything was amazing, food, service, bar and of course the show. We celebrated my daughter's 22nd bday here and she loved it. Thank you to the staff and everyone that made it so memorable for her!

Initial debut to announce the future opening of Redline DTLA's Premier Bar & Lounge took place on Thursday, August 14th 2014. Actually it was more of an art "happening" by a Graffitti artist, Aloy, who was spray painting on a huge wall space at the to be bar area with the theme of an homage to Downtown Los Angeles & the Gay Community. Many throughout the Gay community have trekked here to support a new renaissance back to a place that was our hunting ground before the 1970's. Downtown used to have many Gay bars in the 1960's & back as witnessed in John Rechy's City of Night and Numbers as well as Gore Vidal's Salt & the Pillar, but with LAPD harrassment & the rise of West Hollywood Gay establishments, which were under the less stringent administration by the LA County Sherrifs, the DTLA Gay bars slowly disappeared. The first two Gay bars in DTLA, that I remember were the Waldorf with tough, street smart drag queens & Harold's that some say harbored "rough trade" who hung around the bar to get money from Johns who tried to curry special favors from the street smart boys. By the mid 1980's both Harold's & Waldorf, which were on 527 & 555 South Main Street, were considered by the city officials to be the center of vice and were condemned with parking structures taking their place. Other bulidings along that stretch of Main Steet were also condemned since they harboured the homeless. Sometime around the 1990's, Score, a Gay bar, was located on 107 West 4th Street catering somewhat to businessmen in DTLA & the local Latino population living nearby. More recently, there is another Gay bar mostly patronized by a Latino crowd called Jalisco Bar on 245 South Main Street close to the old LA Times Mirror Building. With the new influx of Gays living in DTLA, two new places will be open in 2015: Redline at the corner of 6th & Los Angeles Streets, and The Precinct in the New Ace Hotel. I had talked to one of the employees of Redline, and he mentioned that the scheduled opening is for sometime in November of 2014. However, Redline as well as Precinct seems to be caught up in Los Angeles City regulations & building codes which is tripping up so many new businesses so that I have heard from a very reliable source that JULY 2015 is the best time estimate for the opening of Redline. Good luck & good fortune for this new, and ambitious enterprise.

One of my favorite gay bars in DTLA! Such a great spot for music, dancing, & to see some of the BEST local Los Angeles drag! Definitely recommend!

Brunch drag was amazing !! A total vibe ! And $15 for a bottle of champagne?! Steal !!

Bartender Nick lacks customer service and makes the environment feel awkward. Looks miserable and doesn't even show any form of willingness to smile and speak to you. Paid for drinks cash and gave extra to get change back. Instead of giving me all change, asked how much I wanted back, as if he deserved something and not allowing me to decide but feel like an obligation to leave something. Owner/bar manager should better address the customer service of bartenders.

I just moved to Los Angeles from the New Orleans arena, where I was a bar manager & bartender, and stumbled across this most amazing bar in the downtown Los Angeles area. Upon stepping into this most amazing venue, I was met with a man named Brad. A genuinely amazing bartender with a heart of gold. Not only did he impress me, but he left me feeling welcomed and home. Seldom does someone with my hospitality industry expertise, meet someone as loving & endearing as this man was, along our path If you get a chance, please do yourselves a favor & treat yourself to this experience, for it will leave you feeling whole! Al Arevalo

If you're looking for a great neighborhood downtown bar, Redline is the place! Great drinks, good music, friendly staff and overall good vibes! Highly recommend!

Redline hasn't disappointed and Ive been there quite a few times. It's nice to see the DTLA scene offering something different than WeHo vibes. Look, it's not for everybody but neither is WeHo and quite honestly I'll take DTLA over Weho anyday. Great drink specials and less pretentious. People are much more easier to talk with and have fun while still being sexy.

I love this place! A friend of mine brought my gf and I here for the first time like 6 months ago and we haven't stopped coming here since. We love the drag shows, the dancers, and the bartenders have always been so attentive and kind! We even got to meet the owner and he was very welcoming. We've had the Michelada and Bloody Mary on Sunday for the brunch event and they were tasty. We have yet to make reservations for the actual brunch to try the food. I always get beer so I've never had an issue and their selection is great. I just want to take the time to thank this facility for always making us (lesbians) feel at home and even though it is mainly dominated by handsome men, (obviously! it's a gay bar) we've never felt uncomfortable or judged. Much love to everyone I'm only giving 4 stars because I have yet to try ANY of their food

I had a terrible experience here. And would caution anyone trying to have some sort of a fun night on the town. You're more likely to be assisted and waited on if you fit the mold of burly masc gay, cause I seriously stood in front of the bar for for 10 minutes on a Wednesday and the bartenders looked me up and down and looked right through me. I'll probably never know how it feels to be a specter but the very least Redline gave me that experience. The space must get cram packed on weekends, although after my crappy first experience I vowed never to give this establishment my business ever again. I usually err on the side of rationale, but c'mon on a Wednesday night? With like 3 other patrons at the bar? Underwhelming to say the least

Great DTLA Gay Bar DTLA doesn't have very many gay venues, but thankfully, the places they do have are all pretty great, and Redline is definitely one of them. The space itself is well thought out. There's a big bar area, a small stage for drag performances, a few pedestals for go-go boys, and ample room for dancing. The bar itself isn't huge (it's nowhere near as large as the Abbey or Precinct), but it's spacious enough to not feel overly cramped, and once again, the layout is very smart given the size. I came here on a Saturday night (got there around 11:30pm), and it was pretty busy and happening although not packed-to-the-rafters full (nowhere near a like a Saturday night at the Chapel). The bartenders were pretty quick and friendly, the DJ was spinning killer tunes, and the overall vibe and crowd just felt more friendly and down to earth. This is definitely not your WeHo crowd. If you're looking for a fun gay alternative to the craziness of Boystown WeHo, definitely give DTLA and Redline a try!

I came here with some friends on Sunday night. They had a drag show going on and lots of fun music. The drag queens were super entertaining. I was really impressed with their ability to walk in such high heels. They did a good job of getting the crowd excited and involved. It was fun to watch! The music the DJ played was really fun and easy to dance to. The drinks were solid, and the bartenders were very attentive. I'd come back again if I'm in the area and maybe try some of the food next time.

I hate to start off a review with the obligatory "I'm not gay" but I think that it is important to the overall message I want to get across. GF and I were down the st having a few drinks for date night when I let her know about this cool little spot that I had heard about right around the corner..Redline. She is always up for a good gay club and frankly, so am I. The atmosphere of gay clubs is simply more welcoming, non-judgmental and full of freedom. Redline lived up to its well deserved reputation amongst its regulars as a place where one feels welcome and has a great time. Super cool crowd, and atmosphere. Bartenders pour a strong drink and are quick and friendly. You cant ask for more than that. Ohh and to the guy who stopped me and dismissively asked "ummm you know this is a gay bar right??" ---yeah...I do. Too bad you're the one without a clue. Work harder to enjoy life my friend.

I stopped by one evening last week and was impressed at the 'talent' that frequents this bistro. Many handsome men, young and mature . . . I couldn't stay very long but I plan to return . . . 3105690707

Dragalicious Wednesdays 9pm are lively, intimate and not packed. With awesome specials after 9pm like $3 shots, and $5 well drinks! Whiskey/bourbon is a choice of jack daniels or jack daniels honey. Come here for Wednesday night life. Other specials I'm down to check out one of these days too: - Tuesday-Fridays Happy Hour 5pm-8pm with $5 food, beer, wine & wells. - Taco Tuesdays 6pm-9pm with $2 tacos, $4 coronas, $6 margaritas - Wednesdays Dragalicious 9pm with $3 shots, $5 wells. - Fridays 2 drinks for price of 1 wells drink from 10pm-11pm. - Sunday Brunch until 3pm includes $15 bottomless mimosas, $5 bloody mary's. - Sunday Sloppy Hour 3pm-8pm with $5 wells and beers Great size for a bar with small dance floors and lounge corner.

I attended a 40th b-day party there last night. My friends reserved the space and pre-ordered food from them. That being said, later on that night when it was crowded, a guy who ended up being a bar back, pushed the b-day boy while we were dancing so my friend pushed back, we got in between and stopped it immediately from escalating. No punches were exchanged. Everything was fine. A few minutes later, the bar back comes to us with the security guard to kick us out. The bar back was calling my friend an old man and being super rude and entitled. While we were waiting outside for our ride why did the same bar back guy come out? The entire situation was handled poorly. We will never return.

Can I just tell you all how much I really love this bar? I attended the Taco Tuesday event as I saw it advertised on FB. This was my 4th time visiting. The bar tenders are very nice. The ones I've met so far are professional and personable, Brad and Nick. Oh yeah and gorgeous! :-) The tacos and margaritas are delicious! I will return again to hang out and bring friends. Nice cozy atmosphere! You'll love it too.

I don't live in downtown LA and I rarely drive out there from the west side, but there was a drag event at Redline that a friend of mine was hosting so I went. My friends and I had the best time! The performances were great, the space was homey and welcoming, the drinks were cheap and strong, the bartenders were so kind (and sexy), and the music was on point. This is my kind of bar. It's a safe place for the entire LGBTQ+ community, which sadly can't be said for all gay bars. Because we loved it so much my buddy and I went back the following weekend. This time we had a chance to play a few games of darts, another plus to this place. When it got busier the bar back came up to us and told us they had to close the boards. We were bummed cause we were into it, but it was cool. Literally one minute later the same bar back came with free drinks for me and my buddy because he had to close the dart game down. That's the kind of people they have working there. People who care and want your experience to be the best it can be. Five stars. If ur in DTLA and you like good drinks and music you have to check this place out!

Checked this place out on a Friday night. The security guard stationed at the door checks your ID as well as shoos away homeless people. Though we weren't able to get in immediately since they had somehow reached max capacity. I guess the new bar was being cautious with regulation. The poverty/mental illness seen outside the large windows against well groomed yuppies having a drink is an alarmingly stark contrast. An in your face DTLA reality. My boyfriend describes this place as where you would START your night before going somewhere else. The $7 well drinks are nice. The bathroom is single stall which is silly. The vibe is your stereotypical yuppy gay bar with a clientele that's diverse in dress style and skin color which I love. It was also amusing to watch extremely straight guys walking to bro-bars/dance clubs peering into Redline only to be greeted by bare gay ass projected on the large tvs hung on the walls. This is also a .5 mile walk to Precinct on Broadway which embraces and integrates the DTLA grit with energy and decor rather than pretending it doesn't it exist like Redline. But I appreciate what Redline is trying to do.

A newer club in the DTLA scene. Redline is a quirky more underground club/bar. They periodically have drag shows which are awesome. Drinks are pretty cheap here and they make them really strong too. There's ample dance space and hang out areas so whatever your mood is, you'll have good time!

Oh my god this place was wild in the best way! We stumbled upon this place after looking for a bar that was vaccine required. We were a little suspicious over the music choice- house and techno. But with a quick suggestion to the DJ, we got some hip hop and rap intertwined and everyone else loved it too! Very poppin dance floor. Strong margs. Immaculate vibes- everybody just wanted to have a good time. Go on a Friday night to dance the night away!

Went here for the first time last night with a friend. Really fun place. Friendly staff. Great drinks. Awesome music you can dance to and very hot go-go boys. Will definitely be back.

I come here all the time! This is my favorite gay bar. They are small, and very chill, drinks aren't overpriced and everyone is nice! Make sure to catch drag race, usually hosted by ongina, the funniest hostess. Eloteria is THE best one woman drag show in LA, period! The owner and bartenders are very nice and know me by name! Great vibe! I've checked out many queer bars all over LA and still end up coming here the most.

Cute little LGBTQ bar in not such a great area of DTLA but I felt perfectly safe walking there from the financial district. There is a doorman outside which made me feel good when waiting for my driver to pull up. It was comedy night when I went and the talent was funny AF. I enjoyed the hour I spent there and met a couple of really nice locals.

Went here the other night, music has gotten louder, and the drinks heavier. Pink mojito was yummy. 12/10 would recommend. But tbh I felt like this is out of place. In the middle of downtown. Would suggest hitting up West hollywood instead.

The Sunday brunch special with the added drag show was amazing! Highly recommend for a fun Sunday hang out.

This place is a nice change from the usual places I hit up in Weho. The drinks aren't as expensive and the music is just as good. Also, the gogo dancers are super hot which is always a plus. Redline definitely has more of a bar vibe, meaning it doesn't necessarily have a full blown dance floor. However, whenever you add a bunch of gays, a sick beat, and a healthy sprinkling of alcohol then you you know there's going to be dancing, or at the very least some drunken grinding. I'd definitely check this place out if you don't want to have to deal with the traffic, crowds, or parking fees of West Hollywood.

This review is based on their Sunday Brunch. I ordered a Bloody Mary and it was a joke because you could only taste tomato juice. I had to order separately some pepper, hot sauce, and an extra shot of vodka just to make it taste decent. By the way, the shot was $9 when the bloody Mary was only $5! As for the food, don't bother ordering it. I chose to go with the breakfast sandwich and it was literally two pieces of wonder bread, egg, and a small strip of bacon. The total of the order was $44! I could of easily gone to the grocery store and had a way better breakfast including alcohol. DO NOT BOTHER WITH THIER BRUNCH!

Anytime I'm in town I will be back. Amazing customer service! Drinks are great! Atmosphere is welcoming. Brad is awesome! Best bartender in town! Thanks Brad!

Brad is an amazing person with amazing costumer service skills. I had made a big reservation that included paying before the event. This was made before the pandemic. After texting Brad once he refunded me my money with no issues. He made sure I was taken care of & made me excited to make a new reservation for when everything calms down.

Amazing place to celebrate a bday at. Good for brunch!! Staff is very friendly and food was hella good!

I want to love this bar. As mentioned in earlier reviews the music is blaring and not conducive to anything other than yelling at your friends instead of conversing. The door guy on Sunday was oddly rude. Instead of returning his own personal glass to the bar he insisted on setting it on our table. When I asked him if he was still using the glass he was completely rude and condescending about the whole thing and refused to take his glass back. What a shining example of hospitality. There are many opportunities for your gay dollars in downtown LA now. Thank goodness for options.

My biggest problem with WeHo has always been that they are too much. I don't exactly fit into the rippling abs, shirtless dancing, house music loving gay guy mold. I much prefer hip-hop and rap to house, but very few gay bars/clubs play that type of music. When out bar hopping with my friend we decided to come check out the Redline. It was like my gay bar prayers had been answered. It was "normal" guys and hip-hop/rap music. Perfect! I didn't feel any pretentiousness from anyone and it was music I could actually dance to. There was also two bars so there was no problem getting drinks. The bar in the back was attended by a woman, so there was no one there. Each time I needed a drink I could just slide right up to the bar. The drinks were a bit on the pricey side for the strength of them, but that is LA for you. The only thing that kind of bothered me was the fact that the bar was so tiny and the music was SO LOUD. I was shouting at the top of my lungs next to my friend just to be heard. I think they could use a slight adjustment on the volume. Overall I liked that it didn't feel like you had to fit a mold to be there. It was a place to just have fun and drink. 26/100

This place is so hip and fun. It is Eggplant Fridays hosted by Cazwell. DJ Cazwell was spinning the cuts. Love the hip hop and RnB mixes. The ambience is fun. The place is small but a nice size dance floor. Drinks are a little pricey but strong. Definitely will come back.

Rushed out. Arrived at 8:15 because I knew it was going to be busy. Was having a great time until 11 pm. Had many drinks and chatted with the staff. Everyone was nice and the drinks were good until the owner decided that they needed to remove our barstools without any notice. Very sudden and was never explained when we arrived. We had a great spot and would have stayed all night spending an insane amount of money. I will never be back. So sad. I wanted to give the downtown revitalization a shot and support the community.