The Moroccan Lounge

Classic old school L.A. venue, super cool. Great speakeasy kind of vibe. The bartenders are pro, great beverage selection. Big booths and bar top seating in the bar are a great place to chill pre show. The performance space has great sound and atmosphere. It’s small but even at capacity didn’t feel cramped. The staff and security were pro and I felt safe inside and outside of the venue. Cheers! Happy Trails!

Been here a few times now.And I gotta say, it's the new spot in la for me, for sure. The sound quality is impeccable for the shows and the venue is an extremely intimate. The team there amazing as well. The only thing that's eh is the area but there's plenty of parking.If you come at the right day

Took my daughter to see LuluYam It was crowded there was quite a line but all in all we had a wonderful time. Got our T-shirts our merchandise I was able to get a soda. Had a great time

Small and intimate venue. Standing room only which is great to see the performers close up. There is a suitable seating and lounge area as well. Parking can be tough depending on the night and time but it’s definitely doable.

Cool little venue close to home been here a few times for a show can get packed like sardines real quick if your short like me you’d need to secure a spot somewhere close to the front overall the ambience is cool the drinks selection is also pretty good and affordable

Came here to see Gunnr with my son and had an absolute blast. Great way to see up and coming artists in an intimate venue.

Small and quaint bar with a decent sized music venue. Came to see Joel Sunny and it was a great time! Also loved the aesthetics of the place!

The Spill Canvas show held at The Moroccan Lounge on Friday, April 26, 2024, was characterized by a lack of coordination and organization, rendering it one of the most poorly executed events of this size that I have ever attended. Typically, I secure concert tickets several months prior to the event. However, as I reside in Michigan, I could only get tickets to the concert once I knew I would be in Los Angeles, which was approximately two weeks before the scheduled date. Upon receiving the tickets, I immediately noticed that the event had been rescheduled, and the venue had been changed from The Teragram Ballroom. Additionally, while the original venue had listed the door time as 6:30 pm, the Ticketmaster event page conveyed the door time as 8:00 pm, and the tickets themselves stated a door time of 6:00 pm. To obtain clarification, I contacted the information email addresses on both the original and the new venue's websites on April 16, 2024. However, I did not receive any response. Consequently, on April 19, 2024, I sent another email and attempted to place a call. On calling the phone numbers provided on the venue websites and Google, I received a reorder tone for one, and for the other, I was routed right to a voicemail box with an ordinary recording that did not indicate it belonged to the venue. As the day of the concert approached, I found myself in a state of uncertainty. No one had responded to my queries, and even comments on the original venue's Instagram page were left unanswered. Neither venue made any acknowledgment on their social media accounts about the venue change. However, as I do not follow the venues on social media, it's possible they posted about it on a story that I was not able to access, leaving me feeling completely in the dark. I arrived at the venue at approximately 8:00 pm, only to find that the headlining band had already commenced their performance. According to the venue's website, if your ticket says "early," the show will conclude by 9:00 pm. However, my tickets did not say anything about an early show. Upon arrival, I was stopped by security, who aggressively inquired, "WHO ARE YOU HERE TO SEE!?!?" which made it seem as though I was doing something illicit by approaching the door. After entering, I requested water from the bartender and was directed to a drink dispenser with tiny cups that seemed more appropriate for mouthwash than hydration. Upon requesting a larger cup of ice, the bartender rolled her eyes as though I was causing inconvenience but eventually gave me a slightly larger cup than those near the drink dispenser with a minuscule scoop of ice. Once in the stage area, the lighting and sound were excellent, and I was excited for the rest of the evening. That is until the band announced that they were forced to shorten their performance because another show was scheduled to take place afterward. This caused them to cut about 1/4 of their set. The band was clearly disheartened that they were not able to provide the experience they're known for. When I was ready to leave, security was standing in the door way, blocking the exit entirely. As I’m not familiar with the venue I asked the employee in the box office, if that was the correct place to exit, to which I got my second eye roll of the evening, but ultimately the box office employee shook their head for yes. So to get through the door, I had to tap the security guard on the shoulder and ask to pass him. It is disappointing that the venues failed in terms of planning and communication, leading everyone in attendance to receive less than what they had paid for despite the band's exceptional performance.

Brought my daughter to see Lulu yam lot of other parents there. With their kids a lot of cosplay dressed up very fun. All the kids have the greatest time got the merchandise. And a good time was had

Of all my life in LA, I am just now hearing about this venue. It's for sure in the cut, make sure to take all your valuables with you! But I had a good time! It's a much more intimate setting that's ideal for a date night or bestie hangout. The bar is cute and we love to see POC bartenders. The drinks were solid but the menu is hard to read. They offer the beer and shot deal, super worth it! My friend and I did a Jack n Coke and Tequila Sprite with a bit of grenadine, yum! The bathrooms were clean and staff will get you out immediately if there's a second show after yours!

Came for a show. For a small intimate venue, this place is great. On both occasions, the bartenders were super friendly and took my order quick quickly. As for parking, I've never had issues finding parking, but I did have to park a few blocks down, but nonetheless, there was still parking available. I'd definitely come back again for a show!

Came for a show. I will say I do agree with a prior reviewer that this was super nice and a more intimate show vibes!! The inside was quite bigger than I thought. They had a bar (didn't drink so I can't say much about the bar). Will say kinda dark for me that I bumped myself into something but my eyes adjusted eventually ahahaha. The staff did seem friendly and pretty efficient. Parking for me wasn't difficult at all and Linda nice that I found it for free and pretty close to the venue as well Overall I love this place for small artist and such!!!

Had a great night here seeing the band, Ray & Paul. The sound and room set-up is great. You can watch the band in one room or get drinks in an entirely different room, where it is not super noisy. Upon entering they have a merchandise area, expect to pay a cover if you are going to see live music. Nice place to catch a band. Caution don't leave things in plain sight when you park, it looks like cars can get broken into.

Love this venue! Have been coming here for years and it never disappoints. I love how intimate it is, and the bartenders are always quick to assist.

Would've never known this existed in little Tokyo. I am in this area often, near the Tokyo plaza. This is a slightly spacious dive bar with a concert venue. There's a third party kitchen at the entrance. Mostly Caribbean and Mexican American dishes. I tried to get the oxtail tacos but kitchen staff were missing ingredients. Opted for decent rosta fries, not spectacular. There's non alcoholic drink options and semi open bar. Restrooms are adjacent bar. Electronic pay most forms accepted. The concert hall is decent and can fit a crowd. The surprise for me is the a/c was frigid. Was not expecting it to work and keep the hall cool under pressure. I'm used to just similar venues out east limited a/c and smothering. Just wear a light jumper/jacket in case your iron is low. All and all, this venue is decent and might have room to dance depending on artist. The sound system is great and even loud performers have sound control. The most legit small venue I've experienced so far. Hope your favorite indie/alternative artist performs here sometimes.

Great venue for concerts. It's just so dark inside but after a while, your eyes get accustomed to it. The acoustics are rad but so are the drinks. I always have a great time here.

Charging to get in to pay for beer to see small local acts is not a vibe I will be feeling with in the future.

Small venue to see upcoming artists! PARKING: SUCKS! There's metered parking all around the area but if you're not there early, you might need to park a few blocks away. Metered parking is free after 6pm on Banning St. FYI -- don't be a dummy like me and DO NOT park behind the Moroccan Lounge Venue, that is NOT public parking. There should be a sign that warns you. VENUE : I saw Amira Elfkey (heavy goth metal, she was amazing to see). The venue is super small, it's all floor. There's merch straight when you walk in. You definitely will get claustrophobic if it's a full house. The sound was pretty good when i went.

Went there for a concert the other night doors were supposed to open up at 9:30. We didn't get in till almost 10 immediately packed in like sardines with no air conditioning. It is a nice venue for smaller bands but if you are claustrophobic, I don't suggest it lol

I have been to the Arts District/Little Tokyo area tons of times but did not realize that The Morrocan Lounge was nestled near there. I recently came here for a concert. I took an Uber here, but it looks like there are parking around the venue (it is a little outside of the busier area). The staff were super efficient and nice and I was able to get into the venue with no fuss. Definitely make sure to bring your ID if you are drinking as they check before you go in. Inside, there is a pretty big bar and seating area. It was easy to get drinks. There was also a small food selling area. The food was pretty decent. I was able to hang out by the bar until the concert started. The concert area is standing room only, but felt very small and intimate. I really enjoyed the venue and concert. As another plus, the restrooms very very clean, which was great. LOL. I hope to come back here for another concert.

First time at this venue to see the Dandies; I was pleasantly surprised--friendly staff, good bar, and the perfect place to see a band. While it got crowded, everyone was well-behaved and there to just have a good time. Parking was weird due to street closures because of a film shoot, but we managed to find $5 parking around the corner a short walk away. If you have the opportunity to see a beloved band here, jump at the chance--you won't be sorry!

This place is awesome for intimate shows. The pours at the bar from the bartenders are great, and the sound quality is excellent. Highly recommended for a night out with live music. SO FUN!

Concert venue experience ** I love the interior of this place and the fact that as you come in there's some slight incense in the air. Inside is cozy and very wine bar vibes. The venue is intimate and small enough that if your small town artist had a concert here you'd definitely get a loot of fan service/interaction. There's seating in the lounge outside and security/workers were all very relaxed. They also provided water. I would come here to chill if there were more music to my taste( or for drinks/tapa). They do sell food that looks more fast food type! But I didn't get any. The only thing is that the projector is a bit broken so the visuals for the artists like their name etc would go on screensaver mode every few minutes.

The Moroccan Lounge is a great intimate venue! It only holds about 250 people max. Standing room only. There's a merch area straight ahead when you walk in and the bar is to the right. Drinks are a little pricey, but I expect that from any music venue. Great space for up and coming artists to perform!

I came here to see a concert by myself on a Sunday evening. The closest parking areas I found were in Little Tokyo, but I chose to park in a garage on 2nd St. and Spring St. I took the Metro A/E line from Historic Broadway Station to Little Tokyo Station. Then, I walked down 1st St. to the Moroccan Lounge. The streets can get dark during a winter night, so take necessary precautions. The most important part of the Moroccan Lounge is that the concert venue easily gets easily crowded due to the small general admission (standing) space. If you leave to go to the bar or restroom, you may lose your spot. If you get too hot, lightheaded, or dizzy due to the standing, I find the bar a good place to rest. On the night I went, I waited for a long time both outside in the line and inside for the artists to get ready. I don't know why the wait took so long, but I'll take note of that experience if I want to go to the Moroccan Lounge again.

One star because this place edits their tips. I made sure to get a receipt after reading reviews that they do this and lo and behold, the tip amount increased from what I input when paying.

The service of the lounge was very nice and welcoming, we went for a concert they were hosting and it was an amazing night, the ambiance of the lounge itself is quite nice with a very open air concept at the bar and a separate room for the stage. While we did not try the food they had plenty of options to choose from and I would have gladly tried it given I hadn't eaten before coming!

Bartender overcharged me and gave himself a tip @ Lesbian Goth Night. I was willing to overlook the fact that I asked for 3 of the same drinks he TOLD ME were $10 each and he charged one as $14, I took a photo of my receipt to be safe and sure enough when I see the charge on my statement there was an additional $6 added. Extremely disappointing. Also only two stalls in the women's bathroom should be criminal

Purchased tickets through Ticketmaster for a show to be held 7/6/2025, the show was cancelled by The Moroccan Lounge, yet no refund of my money. I do not recommend purchasing tickets online for this venue. Also, the phone number listed does not work.

Great place for a show! Love how the bar has a speakeasy ambience vibe and is separated from the venue room. Allows the guest to enjoy a drink without loud music and then in the venue you can jam out without the clanking and loud sounds of a bar. They have a nice bathroom too! Was a hidden spot and glad got to experience it. Would definitely drive be back .

Sound, vibe, intimate setting, all on point. If you're not a local and are seeing a show and wanna make it a mini vacay, stay at the Miyako Hotel. You'll thank me later.

Easy vibe, friendly staff, and an intimate venue for music! Would definitely recommend for a chill night and live music

One of the best stage set ups I've seen in years. Great light bar and sound booth. Superb DJ on Friday nights! Will be back!

Box office is only open for fours a week. Showed up to only find it's closed during stated operating hours. Door is open but no one here to sell me a ticket. Weird and I'd say a chicken shit operation. Might be a great venue but management apparently is out to lunch.

The venue, as it pertains to the music, was awesome. Sound was great, lights were great, stage was great, but the bartender needs to be fired and I've never said that before. She wasn't just bad, she was absolutely terrible! First of all, she acted as if someone was forcing her to work against her will. She had one of the worst attitudes I've ever experienced in customer service. Secondly, she said my drink cost $16, which was a rip off since the pour left a lot to be desired, I handed her a $20 and she gave me $3 back. Huh?? You can't do basic math as a bartender? Also, she said soda water was $4?!?! It's typically free! I really liked the venue otherwise, but she almost ruined the entire experience for me. I will definitely think twice before going here again unless I'm not drinking and don't even want water. She is the absolute worst bartender I have ever had in LA and I've lived here for 25 years.

Venue might seem a bit sketchy but it's very intimate. Had the pleasure to meet NBDY and other great artist in person like Brandon Banks. If you ever want an experience where you can meet your favorite artist in person who is upcoming, this is the place to be, NBDY played a huge roll in my life and I was able to chop it up with him. Hands down, beat show I ever experienced. Thank you Moroccan lounge.

This is a great little venue off the beaten path and worth searching out. Parking seems tough but there is a light rail line going right by on 1st St. The staff was nice and the space is small but very cool. Tickets are sold via the evil TicketMaster but you can buy them at the door with cash. This is a cash bar! I was told before hand so I stopped at the nearby Chase ATM. They also have an ATM by the restooms. Normally a cash only bar would cost a star for me but they so nice. Five Stars

The bartender with the black eyeliner was very cold and arguing with her fellow bartender in front of us. Very unprofessional.

This place sucks waited over 10min to place an order when they weren't packed. Then only way I could get there attention was to whistle Ny style, then when the girl finally came "5'8 curly brown hair" said did you just whistle looking pissed. Took my order and money then said "this is just the tip" then maid me pay twice for 1 drink in total payed 65$ for 1 drink. Only reason I didn't give this place 1 star is the cool security outside. Don't go here go too "the brick yard" or "the federal" both places don't rob U and treat you right. Jun 22

I went to a concert last night at this venue with tickets provided by the website DOLA.com . As usual parking and entry were easy , and the main act almost started on time. My only issue with this venue , and I have been there about half a dozen times now, is that on only ONE occasion did they have the full kitchen and full menu available - the rest of the time it was drinks at the bar only !

Ya'll this place is a vibe. It's this pretty lowkey place and theres a decent amount of free parking (at least around 7). As you enter and scan your ticket, they stamp you're right wrist so you can go in and out as you please. The bar/food area is in a separate room from the performance area and its super chill. The bartenders were pretty nice and kept up with the pace of customers pretty well. And when things slowed down, they made conversation and joked around. My boyfriend ordered a cosmo after getting himself a stone IPA, and the bartender jokingly said "you don't look like the cosmo type" after which my bf pointed at me and the bartender said, "that makes more sense." The drinks were pretty good, a little pricey but honestly not for LA so... what can u do. The stage itself is not all that large. The room holds an audience of maybe 250ish. But regardless of where you stand, theres a pretty good view of the stage. The lighting and sound is great. I went to see Dove Cameron and she and the lighting guy had a really fun thing going, setting the mood for each song perfectly. Overall, it was a great time.

Such a small venue, but great for intimate moments with artists! There's street parking , just the time varies of course! But great place to watch live music!

Had the most problematic interaction with security guard and staff. Artist I was working with was performing that evening. Security guard said "we don't want your kind here" because they thought I would start trouble(?). Never been approached like that ever in my years. If there was something of note for them to say that? I could understand. There wasn't though. F*** this place, ended up at some other bars off Santa Fe with no problems

No complaints at all here. I drove here from the IE to see one of my favorite bands. It was a Sunday night, so there weren't very many people. Make sure you have the brightness turned up on your phone if you have a ticket to be scanned. They stamp your hand so it's nice that ins and outs are allowed. When I walked in they had a Merch table setup over on the left. From there, you walk into the main restaurant and bar area. The bartender was nice and the Austin Mule I ordered tasted perfect. Bathrooms looked fancy and were very clean. I would definitely come back again and hopefully try the food too, Fun Fact: free and easy street parking

I recently visited the Moroccan Lounge with my family to attend Cian Ducrot's concert, and I have to say, Megan was amazing! She went above and beyond to accommodate us and ensure that we were able to enjoy the show just like everyone else. From helping us giving us a parking space,find the perfect spot to sit, to making sure we had everything we needed, Megan truly made our experience unforgettable. Her kindness and attention to detail were truly appreciated and we couldn't have asked for a better staff member to assist us. This 5 are for her!Thanks to her, our family was able to fully enjoy the concert and have a fantastic time. If you're planning a visit to the Moroccan Lounge, I highly recommend seeking out Megan - she's an incredible asset to the team! Venue fits around 250 people, clean, great location, bathrooms clean. They have a bar but No food .

Really impressed with this place. Performance area, while small (about 250) has excellent sound , lighting and visibility. It's easy to get to and after 6pm parking is ample and free- something practically unheard of in LA. The bar/restaurant area is separate from the performance space and you walk through it as you enter. For LA, drinks are reasonable and beers run from $4-$8. I saw Sam Fender here last night. Excellent show made even more excellent by this venue. Will definitely be looking for bands I like to be playing here in the future.

It's a good spot to see up and coming artists perform. It's small, so the crowd wont be too big, pretty good vibe too. Great lighting set up for those of you that it matters to. Bar is nice, if all you're looking for is water, it's on one of the ends. Bathrooms are small so be patient. It's LA so parking is all street, get there early if you can. It's pretty clean for a lounge more on the grungy side. I would see a show here again.

Went here to see Tony22. Remington (bartender) was chill, worked fast, was awesome and accommodating. They didn't know what my drink order was but after learning, they made it amazingly. Wished I had more than $4 to tip. And Ozi's Kitchen? Amazing. Hands down the best concert food I've ever had. The Rasta Mac and Cheese was so good we couldn't even get a pic before we ate it. And the Curry Chicken Jamaican Patty? Phenomenal. It was warm and had a nice kick to it. Ticket booth and security were friendly and kept everything organized and working. It was so good here, we're looking for reasons to come back.

Awful experience. Aggressive lesbian bartenders, nobody was mad. They have a huge crow bar on hand ready to swing. They showed No respect for Trans people either. You'll end up parking 4 blocks away anyways, So Don't ruin your night by coming here, it's better you know that now. Wish I did.

Great venue. Perfect for intimate shows. Accommodation for the disabled is top notch and stress free. Just make sure you get there early enough to be accommodated. I wish I got the name of the staff member that helped us tonight but she was very kind. Will definitely come back! Thank you.

My wife and I bought my little brother tickets to see Matt Heckler here (he's a huge fan). At the time we purchased the tickets it was labeled as an all ages event. About two weeks before the event we noticed it was changed to 21+. My brother is only 17 so we were pretty bummed to see that. We emailed the venue to see if they can make an exception and they did with no issue. They are very accommodating as long as you communicate with them. They even set up a chair for my wife, who is 7 months pregnant, to sit and watch. They're very nice people.

Great venue! Wonderful layout with the bar and dining area separate from the performance area. Venue is small and makes for a very intimate experience! Great sound, too!

We went to go see a show for Leon Thomas and it was an amazing experience. Cozy venue that made it feel like he was performing for just you. It didnt matter if you were standing close or far back, you were still able to see Leon from anywhere you were standing. We tried to get food but it was cash only. Also if you're looking for a hotel that's close because you don't want to drive home, you can stay at the Miyako. It's an 8 min walk to the venue.

As a music venue this place is as small as it gets but that's not a demerit on its own. As someone who enjoys live music sometimes it's nice to catch an indie band or up and coming artist for the admission price of a movie ticket pretty much. Maybe because it was my first time coming here but they could be a bit more accurate with the show time. If it's open people will still come early and buy drinks at the bar just saying. And god forbid if you make a remark about the price of a drink otherwise one of the bartenders will give you attitude. Alright buddy, here's your tip anyway. *lol*

The concert venue was too small. Couldn't see the show at all because we arrived a few minutes after the show started. No A/C at all. Seemed like a fire hazard to have so many people crowded into a tiny room. Get there early and be prepared to be very hot. We had to sit in the bar and listen to the concert because we couldn't fit inside the room. On the plus side, the staff at the bar was friendly and the metered parking was plentiful.

Came here to see a performance with a friend. We decided to grab a drink and some food before the show. The bartending staff for the most part were nice, and helpful except confusion as one said they weren't serving food, but the other bartender said they were. We decided to order sweet potato fries, and Moroccan Fries(thinking they would be different). My friend and I enjoyed the vibe of the interior, and thought it would also make for a great first date place. The fries came out, and we both chuckled to find out out Moroccan Fries were just normal fries. The fries were average, probably store bought. I would say this could be a huge opportunity for them to invest a little on the food menu. The concert area was in a separate room, and felt spacious enough for a smaller venu. Overall, I enjoyed my time and would have no problem going back for another concert.

The Spill Canvas show held at The Moroccan Lounge on Friday, April 26, 2024, was characterized by a lack of coordination and organization, rendering it one of the most poorly executed events of this size that I have ever attended. Typically, I secure concert tickets several months prior to the event. However, as I reside in Michigan, I could only get tickets to the concert once I knew I would be in Los Angeles, which was approximately two weeks before the scheduled date. Upon receiving the tickets, I immediately noticed that the event had been rescheduled, and the venue had been changed from The Teragram Ballroom. Additionally, while the original venue had listed the door time as 6:30 pm, the Ticketmaster event page conveyed the door time as 8:00 pm, and the tickets themselves stated a door time of 6:00 pm. To obtain clarification, I contacted the information email addresses on both the original and the new venue's websites on April 16, 2024. However, I did not receive any response. Consequently, on April 19, 2024, I sent another email and attempted to place a call. On calling the phone numbers provided on the venue websites and Google, I received a reorder tone for one, and for the other, I was routed right to a voicemail box with an ordinary recording that did not indicate it belonged to the venue. As the day of the concert approached, I found myself in a state of uncertainty. No one had responded to my queries, and even comments on the original venue's Instagram page were left unanswered. Neither venue made any acknowledgment on their social media accounts about the venue change. However, as I do not follow the venues on social media, it's possible they posted about it on a story that I was not able to access, leaving me feeling completely in the dark. I arrived at the venue at approximately 8:00 pm, only to find that the headlining band had already commenced their performance. According to the venue's website, if your ticket says "early," the show will conclude by 9:00 pm. However, my tickets did not say anything about an early show. Upon arrival, I was stopped by security, who aggressively inquired, "WHO ARE YOU HERE TO SEE!?!?" which made it seem as though I was doing something illicit by approaching the door. After entering, I requested water from the bartender and was directed to a drink dispenser with tiny cups that seemed more appropriate for mouthwash than hydration. Upon requesting a larger cup of ice, the bartender rolled her eyes as though I was causing inconvenience but eventually gave me a slightly larger cup than those near the drink dispenser with a minuscule scoop of ice. Once in the stage area, the lighting and sound were excellent, and I was excited for the rest of the evening. That is until the band announced that they were forced to shorten their performance because another show was scheduled to take place afterward. This caused them to cut about 1/4 of their set. The band was clearly disheartened that they were not able to provide the experience they're known for. When I was ready to leave, security was standing in the door way, blocking the exit entirely. As I'm not familiar with the venue I asked the employee in the box office, if that was the correct place to exit, to which I got my second eye roll of the evening, but ultimately the box office employee shook their head for yes. So to get through the door, I had to tap the security guard on the shoulder and ask to pass him. It is disappointing that the venues failed in terms of planning and communication, leading everyone in attendance to receive less than what they had paid for despite the band's exceptional performance.