The Echo

Great venue for concerts! It’s relatively small allowing you to be closer to the artist on stage. There’s a bar, seats available and an outside patio area. Speakers can get super loud so I’d suggest bringing earplugs if you have sensitivity. Just saw Author & Punisher this week 🦾 and Youth Code earlier this year ⚙️ 🙌

Went to the Echo tonight for a show by the artist Baths and it did not disappoint. The venue is super cute, located in the heart of echo park. Easy to find parking and walk up to the front and you’re inside in two seconds. Great vibe and super cozy so pretty much no matter where you stand you’ll be able to see the artist or band. The sound quality was top notch too. If you like The Lodge Room, Masonic Lodge, the Paramount, etc…this is another great place to check out. Highly recommend!

The concert was fantastic! Excellent Staff and security made the event memorable by ensuring everyone's safety, cleaning up, keeping the path lit and clear with minimal disruption. Having security near the women's restroom made it feel safe for women. The venue is small, well-ventilated, and likely non-smoking due to security. The night was just amazing. We enjoyed everything about it.

On June 25/2025, I went to The Echo with my boyfriend to see The Red Pears, and it was such an unforgettable night. The crowd was completely into it, dancing and cheering, and the energy in the room was electric. The music was amazing, and you could feel the passion of the band in every song. ❤️Even with all the excitement around us, my boyfriend and I had an incredible time together, enjoying the moment and just soaking it all in. The lighting, the sound, and the vibe of the venue made it feel intimate yet full of life. Definitely one of those nights I’ll remember for a long time. (El inicio fue lo mejor honestamente🤍)

Great music venue. I went to see my friends from The Dollyrots. Had a blast. It usually sounds good wherever you are in the room. Great selection of beers and cocktails. They also have snacks. Finding parking was not to painful (weekday).

Great venue… from security to door handlers and bar tenders… they were all great people and considering of my kids and me … great team work overall… shout out to the staff that attended us at the devour show … much love and respect 💯

We saw Pink Shift a few weeks ago here. I went in with zero expectations, because I really didn't know what to expect! The venue was small, has a nice size stage, and a cute little $5 photo booth in the corner. They had a fully stocked bar (including soda and water) and the prices weren't too crazy. The bathroom was clean throughout the night, and the security and door guys had a good handle on things and seemed to be paying attention. They also have an outdoor patio which we did not see. When we left the show, there were still people in the area eating and hanging out even though it was late. The only downside was parking- for a Friday night show parking was sparse- we parked a few blocks away and had to navigate a few different people/ things on our way to and from the venue.

Came here to see House of Protection. In my time here I found that all the staff were very awesome and willing to help! We had such a great time at this show. Given how small the venue is, the sound really packs a punch! My teenager and I really enjoyed our time here.

Probably deserves 5 stars, but I feel like the main floor is a bit tight for capacity which sometimes impacts the experience, especially for more dance-oriented shows. Bar is good, drink prices reasonable, bathrooms are good, free parking is often available in the area not too far. 4.5 stars.

Decent venue, nothing fancy, but is affordable, sometimes you can snag a spot on the street near by, they have cool acts and events. I am surprised I never reviewed it since I have been going to the Echo for over 10 years for concerts, NYE parties and always had a good time. The crowd is OK, bathrooms clean enough, drinks are reasonably priced. I like their DJ-s and their sets, really fun and gets you on that dance floor. I prefer small venues like the Echo, more intimate, with more character, edgier! Keep your eyes on their Events calendar!

Oh man this place is awesome Cheap drinks Wasn't overly crowded. 15 dollar tickets to see the fame on fire band with 2 opening bands that were just as awesome. This place was so awesome. The only downside is it's hard to find parking in the area so make sure to come early and your going to be walking a few blocks so beware

I'm only giving The Echo four stars because they need to update their hours. That aside...this is one solid gem I wish I had discovered much earlier in my life as an Echo Park native. My friend invited me to watch a band this past Sunday, so I decided to finally make my acquaintance with the Echo Park landmark; ten-dollars at the door is not bad for what the venue has to offer. Spacious dance floor, retro wall art, and the bar has an array of available beverages that I haven't seen in any other bar in LA; from June Shine Kombucha, Cold Brew Coffee, and draft beers, The Echo caters to just about any drinking palette. What really caught my eye was the shelf full of candy; KitKat, Twizzlers, and Reese's Pieces, what a way to maximize your profits! No one is leaving the Echo without tipping the bartender at least once! The outside patio is also quite spacious and caters to consecutive bands playing at once within the venue; I was somewhat surprised to see children with their parents, but I suppose this explains the candy at the bar... In all seriousness, though, I love this place. Merry times all-around over good music, drinks, and candy? What's not to like? Would gladly come back to watch a band play on any given night.

I may be old, uncool, have a creaky body rife with illnesses/conditions; but I was once an avid concert-goer who has dated famous rock stars and also toured/worked in the music industry. I have stories galore but nowadays, I prefer to be at home cuddling with my cat in pajamas. I traded my grandma clothes for some leather on a Monday night to attend my 101st concert (not counting all the ones I've worked) that my friends in the band Hoobastank (yup, I'm friends with them!) were playing at The Echo. I've been to The Echo a few times but it has been quite a number of years so let's revisit with some updates... The Echo is a tiny concert venue that is more on the dive-bar end of things located on Sunset within walking distance of Echo Park Lake - literally, as it is practically around the corner and one can often spot a line for an event on the sidewalk circling toward the lake. The Echo is relatively a baby in the Hollywood concert venue scheme of things only being in circuit since 2001 having been a Latin night club in its previous life. Yet, it has firmly established itself and has been the backdrop to some of the biggest names in popular rock, punk, indie music and even some rap. The Echo has managed to grow an aura of 'cool'. Many of my fellow Yelpers mention difficulty in parking, a lot a couple blocks away and/or having to look for residential parking; but apparently none of these folks went down the side street as there are two huge lots directly behind and adjacent to the venue. I'm talking directly in the back behind the building. Not sure how people missed this? Parking is $2.50 max for the day and is free after 9pm. Careful though, as it requires paying ahead of time at the pay station kiosk and one was broken with no 'out of order' sign so we had to figure it out ourselves and walk to another one. The line for a show starts directly out front by the door which is standard but the entry process has changed since my last time in attendance. First of all, they only allow small bags, clear bags if slightly larger and no backpacks or anything resembling a backpack: my friend had a tiny purse in the shape of a backpack and they didn't allow it. Yet, they told her to go next door to the pizza place and grab a shopping bag because she could put her bag inside the shopping bag and THEN enter. So they allow a shopping bag but not a purse shaped as a backpack... so weird. Next, we had to first have our purses searched, walk through a metal detector and then a metal wand search. Am I at LAX security or a concert? Sheesh! The Echo itself is quite tiny (350 capacity) with the smallest, lowest platform stage and a long bar on the left-hand side. There is no barricade and you are practically on stage if in "1st row" standing. In fact, I was an inch away from the guitarist Dan's pedal board and he nearly kicked me a few times. One of the main complaints everyone, and I'm talking everyone in the audience, had was that it was FREEZING inside. We all had jackets and even huddled together in a rock show audience; we were still icicles. It was December! Turn the heat on or at least the AC off! I'm sure this is great for the performers under the lights and in the summer but it was quite uncomfortable for attendees.  The bar is credit/debit only for those who care. No cash. The actual concert experience at The Echo is legit for such a small space. Sound is optimal and akin to larger venues so their sound guy and system is grade A. Lighting is also quite good with the mixture of blues, pinks and house lights. Overall, it is surprisingly better than what you would expect. Staff is also quite chill not acting like attendees are children and didn't even come outside when we hung out with the band on the sidewalk for an hour after the show. The Echo is best summarized as an intimate venue where you can be up-close-and-personal with the act you are seeing versus having to deal with annoying, pretentious staff or a high stage. Just make sure to bring a jacket and a card to pay for drinks and parking. As for me, my old fart self is still recuperating from not getting home until 12:30am.

Recently came again with my roommie to see Janelle Kroll, Jagwar Twin and Transviolet. I decided to get some drinks this time around and shoutout to Kim for being an amazing bartender! She was very nice and chatted with us for a bit before it got busy. The AC wasn't blasting as much this time, which I was grateful for. I found out they have a patio in the back for smoking and the mural out there is really cool. I don't know if it was intentional, but I loved the glitter all over the floor out there. All the bands did amazing and they made really good use of the small stage space. Such great vocals! Jagwar Twin did have a cameraman on stage that was blocking my view for half the show, so that was pretty annoying. One of the security guards was pretty rude. He kept yelling at my roommie to move and "make a path" when he wasn't in anyone's way. There was already plenty of room for people to walk behind him, so I don't know what his problem was.

First time at this venue and honestly was kinda surprised by it. It's pretty small (kinda around the size of chain reaction if you took out the wall) but the overall sound packs a punch. The stage accommodated a 8 piece band with choreographed dances pretty well, which I honestly did not expect from the pictures online. There is also a full bar with reasonably priced drinks, for a venue in LA of course. I grabbed a Montucky for 10 + tip. My one gripe is the parking is a pain since there is no on site parking, but if you get there early enough you may get lucky like we did and get street parking fairly easily. Overall I would attend a show here again and now I want to check out the echoplex.

Good small venue. Drink prices weren't too much. Find your own parking, no venue or public parking, but it wasn't hard to find a curbside spot not too far.

People were super friendly and helpful. Such a great show, great location, and vibe. Juliet Ivy's first tour and it was fantastic. Sabrina Sterling had her first concert here and I know they both are going to make it big

This venue is so dope. I was hugging the stage which I did not expect at all. Parking is a nightmare but the affordable drinks and good vibes make up for it. Sound is great and the artist I saw; wifisfuneral was amazing. Side note: I ended up going to the Echoplex by mistake but the staff over there was super chill and pointed me in the right direction. Definitely a cool venue to check out.

Amazing venue! Went back after a few years and had as just as fun as I had the first time. Great music. Great venue. 5 stars

Great venue to come watch a band or two. We started with Dylan Dunn who has a sound and voice that I hope will take him far. Next up was Tipling Rock. These guys are pure indie surf rock and their music had the crowd moving. They put on a great show. After the show, both bands stuck around to sell some merch and talk with their fans. The guys from Tipling Rock are great with their fans and took the time to talk with them and even take some photos. The Echo has good sound and you could hear the music and vocals with clarity. The venue staff is also friendly and the bathrooms were clean. Overall great experience (except for the parking). Looking forward to another show soon.

I very politely asked the bartender if there was draft beer and she was insanely rude in her response, train your employees to act better or fire them I don't care, that bartender was needlessly rude to me and it really rubbed me the wrong way about this place.

I recently came here to see a sold out show by Hoobastank. First off, parking is behind the building about a block back, if that's full, good luck. The venue is small and intimate and very clean. There's only a few seats to choose from here, but it's about 98% standup. The staff were professional and friendly. For the ladies, pack as light as possible. You will get your bag checked prior to going in. The bar had tons of choices and drinks were reasonably priced. Overall, this is a great venue to see any band.

I can here on Sunday for a concert . I live the intimate small setting of the venue. The people at the door were nice when checking ids. Such a cool feel when you walk in because the bar had a great place there with the neon signs. The old school garage feels . The bar had a great variety of drinks that were reasonably priced but the beer priced at 14$ is a lot : the patio was an easy getaway to get some fresh air I. Between. Live that it's a none smoking venue. I will come back for sure . They could use some more seating options as my friend said.

This is a great little venue for seeing upcoming artists. I just saw Meet me at the altar and it was amazing. Things to keep in mind: -Don't bring a bag or purse, it'll make getting into the venue super fast and easy -bring ear plugs. Definitely had some ringing in my ears for the entire next day -they have a good amount of options for drink, but stop by a place nearby to eat before you show up Overall I had a great experience and would definitely see another show here.

I came here tonight to see an up and coming band called Little Image. Parking was fairly easy as normally there is ample street parking. Getting in the venue was easy and the listed set times were nearly accurate. Great acoustics and good prices on the food and drink ! I shall return !!

Our first time here. Came here to see the kid's fave band. This venue, like many others in the Hollywood/Sunset Strip, is fairly small, dark space and a fun experience to check out new and up and coming new artists. The A/C was really cranked up which was nice especially during an unseasonably warm autumn evening. Limited drinks and snacks here, so check out the nearby places to eat within short walking distance. Parking, unbelieveably, we found a spot for free!

For the best dancehall reggae in LA...there's a $5 Photo Booth and a variety of mixed drinks

My first time at this venue was very unpleasant. I was invited to a show at 9am the day of the show and tried to reach their phone number and email on their contact page for ADA accommodations. After not hearing anything from them, I decided to head to the venue and tough it out despite having a disability where I should not be waiting in hot, sunny weather outside on the ground. When it's about time to go in, someone showed up who had apparently got through and requested early entrance so they could get first row. This is not a legal "reasonable accommodation" under the ADA, and is a common trick that is being spread around social media for early entry to GA shows. Venues like The Fonda, The Greek, and even The Forum have actually disallowed this practice and eliminated it from their ADA accommodations. I shared this with their team, who interrupted me countless times, told me I didn't look disabled enough to be given accommodations, and told me that I should have tried harder to get accommodations. I strongly urge this venue to revisit their ADA accommodation policies and discontinue early access for people who just want to be front row. If you are disabled like me, don't try to go to a show last minute and expect to be accommodated in a fair and even way. BONUS: they called me, a person who had just self identified as someone with a disability, "insane"! That is incredibly ableist language. I hope they seriously take this as an opportunity to look internally as an organization at their practices, policies, and sensitivity training.

They really know how to scam with the drinks by pouring a shit ton of ice but the vibes were incredible so overall a good experience besides having to deal with touchy/pushy men

First time coming here to see Loveless and I had an absolute blast. Spacious, the air conditioning was going on all throughout the night so it wasn't too hot. The lighting effects were on point. And there's a built in bar that you can help yourself to, and little tables with seats in one corner of the venue. I love that there's also a metal detector, it felt very safe. And will return if the opportunity arises. Pro tip: don't stand too close to the stage or you'll rupture one or both of your ear drums, learned that the hard way

So..........side story first, kind of. Lets talk about Spotify. Honestly, I think its the best $10.00 a month I spend on ANYTHING. Seriously. I listen to music constantly while working and at night before I fall asleep. That $10.00 a month is well worth it to me. Along with my subscription, I discover a whole bunch of new bands and music that I would normally not be exposed to. That brings us to Michigan Rattlers. A couple of their songs were in my recommended playlists and I started listening to them, and fell in love. They are an AWESOME band. Anyways.................... I'm in LA for a few days, and I saw that they were playing here at The Echo. Perfect timing? I would say so! I drove down, and found parking about a block away (free after 9pm). Well lit, but the whole parking lot was trashed! Abandoned cars, tent city etc. Wasn't sketched out or anything, just depressed and sad to see there are so many people struggling in life. Anyways.............. I walked up to the door and they check your ID and vaccination card (Very cool that they do this, IMO) and give you a quick wand pat down and you are on your way in. The place is cool. It has bench seating around the perimeter and then a decent sized floor in front of the stage. Bar and mens room were to the back left of when you walk in, merch table and womens restroom to the back right. Bar prices were fair. I got a Coke $3.50, and a Liquid Death can of water $4.00. Card only, no cash, currently. Michigan Rattlers were dope! They played for a good hour and a half. There were probably only about 100 people or so there, so it was nice and spaced out and had a very intimate feel to the whole show. I stood along the back wall the whole time and had a perfect view of everything. The only thing I didn't like about the place was that it was LOUD. Almost deafening loud. Not sure if it was because there weren't too many people there, and it sounded louder than it really was or what, but I would recommend earplugs if you have any type of issues with your ears ringing or anything like that after going to a show. Would definitely come back to this venue though. Had a great time and was glad to finally be out and about at a show after the last year and a half due to COVID. Michigan Rattlers rocked the house! Good times!

This is a fairly intimate venue with a pretty chill crowd and full bar. Parking can be a little tricky in this neighborhood, but you will generally find a spot. The staff are overall friendly.

The once great / locally-minded Echo has turned into a total douche-fest (not the patrons, the business). You cant even enter with a purse or handbag & they wont hold them for you. The drinks suck and you'll be hard pressed to find any up & coming local bands -- they don't take big chances like that. To the surrounding community, and most of all, to the LA music community, The Echo is dead. Thanks Live Nation for ruining music scenes throughout the country.

Love when they have dubstep Dj's. Cool venue and nice bartenders. Easy parking around the corner. I wish the acoustics and sound system was better

Fun venue, prices or whatever, if the band doesn't know how to sound check it wont sound good which is the usual. But.. every so often there is a band that real dials it in with the sound guy, and it sounds like f*cking magic in that space, it felt like there was electricity in the air. Security at the door is a bit comical, this guy wouldn't let me in with my film camera during echo farce rising, but then another employee told the guard that film cameras were fine. The funniest part was just how much of a fuss this power drunk security guard made of it, just to get put down by this guy that i told my story to, and by mere chance ended up being his superior.

cute small grungy venue!! i am in love with smaller venues like this and this one had that intimate vibe!! bartender was adorably sweet and fast!!! check in people were on it!! i would come back for sure!

Easily one of the best venues in LA to see up and coming music acts. There's a parking lot a couple blocks down from the venue. The sound is always too knotch here. Drinks are a little expensive though. I love that they have a smoking patio.

Came here for the Thuy event. My group had a disabled person, so the security let us go to the front of the line. That was very nice of them. We sat along the wall bench away from the stage. The venue is very small. They don't serve food, only cookies and chips. All the staffs were nice. The restroom was very clean. The air circulation can get some improvement. It was a bit warm and I didn't even drink alcohol.

One of the best music venues to see up and coming bands in LA. I highly recommend going and supporting i indie bands

As many others have stated the bag policy is a ridiculous and the security here is really aggressive. I've been performing and attending shows in Los Angeles most of my life and I've never been so disrespected by venue security. Came here to attend a show for Grand Ole Echo in September '22 and was treated very poorly by security. I left an honest review about the situation at the time and the Echo reported my review and had my review taken down by Yelp for using foul language. I feel the need to follow up with a clean version because I still find the experience upsetting. It's no secret that the independent music scene is suffering at the hands of Live Nation which bought the Echo/Echoplex & The Regent as well as The Observatory & Chain Reaction down in Orange County. It's sickening to see an entertainment monopoly destroy spaces where beautiful art once flourished. Time to find new venues. I have made great memories at the Echo performing and supporting my friends/local music scene but after my last experience as a patron I refuse work with The Echo in the future or spend my money there.

Hi yeth, go see ur fav band here, pls just fix your photobooth thank u (-: luv how small it is, one of my fav venues

Visited for the first time to see Jenevieve perform. I immediately loved this intimate space and was able to walk right up to the stage. They checked for proof of vaccination at the door. There is a bar inside with drinks as well as some light snacks like cookies and chips if you forgot to eat beforehand. Despite a mask requirement at the time, hardly anyone was wearing masks. Bathrooms were average level of clean, one stall was missing toilet paper. There was a table off to the side for merch. No seating just standing for this event. The green room is near the women's bathroom and this is where the artists will come out to the stage, if you want to get a photo. Sometimes the artist will do a meet and greet on the back porch - my friends and I mistakenly heard "in the back" and wandered into the green room, so I know what that looks like too!!! It's a small space upstairs with a coffee machine and couches for the band. Excited to come back!

Had an absolutely horrible experience here. Went there for a show for the first time only yesterday. It's a small venue and security was checking bags outside and there's a metal detector that you have to pass through before entering. Okay, cool. Now apparently, according to the security guy, it's a new Live Nation policy and not a venue policy, but bags have to be ridiculously small to be allowed in the venue, like small clutches only no bigger than a large cell phone. My wife had a regular sized purse. We took a ride share to the venue, expecting to have a few drinks. So we couldn't just go back to the car and leave her bag there. We asked if they had a coat check. Nope. There was also a double standard. Many of those who were initially turned away were personal friends of one of the bands or the band management, so even if their bags were larger than the guidelines permitted, they were allowed to enter. Now add in another problem: this policy is not stated clearly ANYWHERE -- not on the Echo's website; not on Live Nation's website; not in the email confirmation for the show. Live Nation's website says oversized bags and backpacks are not permitted, which in itself is a bit vague. Nothing more than that. Then there's a legal issue. What if someone needs to bring certain medications? What if a woman has a baby and needs to bring a breast pump? None of that will fit in a cell phone sized clutch. The policy is very clearly flawed. We spoke to management, showed them the confirmation email, the stated policies on the Live Nation website. They refused to budge, only told us to ask Live Nation for a refund for the tickets (which was denied). I don't think I would ever go to a show (or attempt to go to a show) at this venue again. And will also avoid Live Nation at all costs (as their customer service has been horrible). If 0 stars were an option, I think that would be more deserving. Hands down the worst experience going to a concert ever. And the policy is completely arbitrary if there is a bag search and metal detectors. The justification: to reduce venue staff contact with personal belongings. Huh? The result: a smaller audience for the artists, negative experience for the fans, and bad business for the venue.

The echo used to be cool in when I was a teenager now it sucks there is mean and shitty security and if you are a woman or any sort of human that doesn't exclusively use their pockets for all their belongings be prepared to be denied entry because there are NO BAGS ALLOWED. It's doesn't say this on their website or on your ticket purchase but it's their ridiculous policy, I took an Uber to the venue so I didn't have a place to put my bag and they wouldn't let me in even after I showed them all the contents of my bag and put my things in my jacket pockets, the echo hates women

It was super fun to be there!!!! So much fun!!!!! Our guest when we were there were either so good or very fun to watch!!! Hahahahaha...we laughed so hard for the first guest ..lol Loved the seat and the lights.

Just been here one time but it was good. Parking was available on the street (It was free if I parked after 6pm). Sound was descent and there was a good view from everywhere. Pizza was even available to order from next door. My only request would be to add white flood type lights (since they don't/can't have a spot) on the front of the stage. Without the white everyone just looked washed out red or blue. Ruins any type of video you want to take & post.

So excited that I got to see Holy Wars and Night Club tonight. Two of my favorite Post dark pop bands! but as soon as we walked up we were told we can't wait in line yet that they don't open till 8 (we were there at 7:30). we walked away for a couple minutes came back and there was a line forming. We got up to the front they said that my wife's purse was too big, TOO BIG????? she had her phone and her wallet in it nothing else. So we had to get out of line go back to the car to drop it off and considering neither one of us had pockets we had to hold onto our stuff all night. we are in our mid 40s to 50 we're not trying to smuggle drugs in the place we're not trying to steal the plastic cups they serve drinks in what is the reasoning behind it? I work some of the biggest and baddest clubs in Hollywood you guys are small beans. anyone in charge would lije to debate I'm HERE!!!!! we walk into the club and Maggie has to use the bathroom (we were like 10th in line so first group in) and the woman's bathroom was already clogged and pouring out of the toilet immediately. We go to the hipster bar and you can't open a tab you have to pay separately every time you order something which led to my card getting flagged. The drinks were weak Is an understatement. THE DJ SUCKED!!!!!! (I'm a shitty DJ and she made me feel good sbout myself). The only good thing is the sound was good the bands were awesome. the place was overcrowded. and no help from security to firect traffic through halls. How I miss the old school debauchery of venues that let you open up a tabs, pour you hard drinks. and treat you like they've known you forever everything so cold and uninviting now. no personality from the beanie wearing bearded bartenders. seems like they were so about being so forward thinking yet there's more paper used by charging people individually and not taking cash and using disposable cups instead of washing glasses. A girl at the door asked a question and the answer was, "do what you feel is best for you." Sorry I am punk rock and liberal as the next but seriously this Venue SUCKS!!!!! fuck East Hollywood fuck Silverlake fuck that whole area this is why I rarely come to thos pretentiousside of holly weird in the first place!

My friend and I went here last night to attend an up and coming punk rock band album release party for the Regrettes. I like that this venue is small because you can really have an intimate experience with the artists. The bar is definitely OVERPRICED. $17 for an AMF. $11 for a whiskey and coke.

Such a great venue! Went here for the 1st time for a 7:30 show to see Arms akimbo ($15). I really enjoyed the vibe! We had ice cold beers which started the night off well :) we did have to leave immediately after the show bc they had another show starting at 9. I would come back to this venue no problem!

The Echo is small and personable, even in the back it is easy to see the artist performing which is needed for a good time. The music sounded great I felt every vibration. It was pretty cool in there didn't get too hot until the end of the show. Only small complaint is water was dripping on me from the ceiling.

The older "upstairs" sibling to the Echoplex is still the superior space. The Echo is a wonderful club-sized setting to see bubbling-under artists, with many non-local acts making this their first stop in LA. Not only is the space intimate and the sound top-notch, but there is couch seating along the edges and a pretty spacious bar area off to the side. Parking is cheap - we're talking $2 in one of the nearby lots if you don't luck out with a free street spot, which makes coming here worthwhile even from more distant parts of town.

My favorite venue! I've seen some great artists here. Both up and coming as well as pretty well known! Whoever books artists here, you're doing amazing!! I've had sooooo many fun experiences from singing along with my favorite artists to simply hanging out with friends. It's such a nicely kept, intimate venue. The lights and sound are top notch.

one of my favorite venues in los angeles. the security is always super tight and the vibes in the actual venue are awesome! they always have amazing acts!

Nice, small venue with a good bar with reasonable prices. My complaint is the sound quality isn't very good and the volume was a bit high for the size of the room. We saw The Skeletal Family and they were awesome (no synth) but the opening bands sounded pretty bad, though they were talented acts.

I would give this place zero stars if I could. Make sure to double check the price of your drinks because the bartender Becca tried to rip me off. Last night my boyfriend and I came to The Echo to see a concert and decided to buy a drink. I asked Becca which drink had the most alcohol in it (as we wanted to save some money and buy one strong drink to last the night) and she recommended a long island which was not advertised or priced on their menu. When she handed me my check, I noticed that the price for my ONE long island was $50 which seemed insanely overpriced. (the size of the drink was small and came in a plastic cup). I also found it sketchy that my receipt showed the final total of $50 but did not show how it was broken down. We then let Becca know that we had been overcharged for the drink and she took the check back from us so that she could fix it in the system. She couldn't figure it out so she called the manager Selena to come to the bar to fix it. Selena came and they both were at the register for a bit talking. Both of them did not appear to know how to credit my card back. Becca then came over to us and informed us that $50 was actually the correct price for one long island and that she forgot to mention that to me before making the drink (seems like a pretty big detail to leave out). She went on to explain that it was so expensive because it was a really strong drink that often made a lot of people "super wasted." She then was suddenly super nice and went on to say that for the trouble she would make us another long island for free- as if she was doing a really nice thing for us when it was really her making excuses to cover for herself. My boyfriend and I didn't believe that and felt that two long islands for $50 (or $25 each) still seemed pretty high. We then asked Selena if we could have a free redbull as well ($5) to help make up for the charge. She gave us a hard time and Becca chimed in and insisted that we were already getting a good deal by getting two long islands for the price of one. My boyfriend reiterated how we felt we were being overcharged and expressed that we just wanted a redbull to help compensate for the overcharge (even though we felt it still didn't make up for charging $50) and patted Becca on the shoulder. Selena then went on to say that my boyfriend was "harassing" her bartender (not really sure how waiting and trying to get their attention so that they could compensate us for the overcharge resulting from THEIR mistake or a pat on the shoulder is harassment). After a while, Selena asked us if we would leave them alone and not come back if they gave us a redbull, making it seem as though THEY were the victims. They ended up giving us the redbull but we feel it was still unfair and that we were still overcharged. I truly think they didn't know how to credit my card back and made up an excuse to cover up for themselves rather than owning up to the truth. They both were rude and unapologetic. My boyfriend asked others at the bar with similar cocktails how much they were charged for their drinks and it was in the $15 range. I am sharing my experience in the hopes that this will not happen to anyone else because it was a really awful feeling knowing that someone was trying to take advantage and rip us off.

If I could give this place a zero I would. The bouncers are sexist and they either harass female attendants or they blatantly act like complete jerks over issues that need attention. My friend was treated like absolute garbage here for no reason. She went outside to get some air and take a call during a concert, they literally told her (NOT BEFORE WE WENT INTO THE VENUE IN THE FIRST PLACE) that she couldn't go back in and she had to wait outside. When she asked for reasoning they didn't give her an answer and just shrugged. Can't you people put a sign up or ANYTHING that says your stated rules?!? This literally makes no sense. If someone goes out for a minute (like they normally do at a hot nightclub) you literally won't let them back in???? Why?? Every other venue stamps your hand so you can re enter? Please don't waste your money on this stupid club unless you want to get harassed by the bouncers and ousted after you wasted 50 bucks on a concert ticket. Thanks a lot.

Visited for the first time a couple nights ago and saw a couple great bands perform like The Tennis System and Blushing. However, my issue lies with a woman bartender that was working that night. After a few drinks, I decided to have some water. My friend asked for a cup before, and the male bartender gave it to him no problem, as he was for other people. But when I went to ask for water the woman bartender pulled out a water bottle, so when I saw it I kindly told her "oh actually, sorry, but can I just have a cup of water instead?" and she looked at me and said, "get water from the sink in the bathroom next time" as she handed me my cup. the venue was cool, but she was not at all. That comment was unnecessary, and I don't think I'll be going back too often or at all. But if I do, I'll be avoiding the bar.