The Silverlake Lounge
Bar · Silver Lake ·
Live music, comedy & drag shows in a classic dive bar
Live music, comedy & drag shows in a classic dive bar
"Even after a closure, ownership change, and minor facelift, the storied Silverlake Lounge remains a social hub for the neighborhood, one that’s a giant stew of every Silver Lake archetype. You’ll see influencers hogging the photo booth, club kids in tabis, goths, screenwriters who smell like vintage leather, and 22-year-old bassists chainsmoking in the back patio. Whatever your type is, chances are at least one person at this iconic music venue and bar matches your aura. And remember: this is a dive, so come to dance a little, drink beer or a basic cocktail, and flirt with strangers." - brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins
"Well Wishes For Silverlake Lounge (or as everyone calls it, The Silverlake Lounge) is an iconic dive that attracts an eclectic crowd from the neighborhood, including club kids, C-listers, goths, and screenwriters who smell like vintage leather. And similarly to the mix of people, a night of dancing at this packed ‘70s-style bar always looks a little different, depending on who’s on stage or behind the DJ decks. It might start with ‘90s hip-hop before transitioning to cyber pop and jungle house beats, and ending with you bumming a cigarette off 22-year-old bassists chainsmoking in the back patio." - brant cox, nikko duren, sylvio martins
"If you were of bar-going age in the early 2000s, you might remember Silverlake Lounge as the iconic dive that hosted acts like early-career Tame Impala and Vampire Weekend. Well, after a closure, ownership change, and makeover, it’s now called Well Wishes for Silverlake Lounge (except absolutely no one calls it that). Despite its minor facelift, it still looks lived-in, with ‘70s-style wood panels and a velvet-lined stage. It's halfway between a music venue and a dance bar, making it a good place to catch a DJ set, sway a bit, and bum a cigarette off a 22-year-old bassist on the back patio. The crowd is a giant stew of every Silver Lake archetype, from club kids in tabis to goths and screenwriters who smell like vintage leather. And remember: this is a dive. The most sophisticated mixed drink on the short menu is an espresso martini. You’re here to dance, drink beer or simple cocktails, and flirt." - Sylvio Martins
"Now run by the team behind Tabula Rasa, Silverlake Lounge is back open on Sunset with a patio and food from El Cochinito. Check their Instagram for more information." - brett keating
"Silverlake Lounge is another bar owned by Zach Negin, known for its vibrant atmosphere and selection of drinks." - Dianne de Guzman
