Cam C.
Yelp
My wife and I have lived in L.A. for twenty-five years and, to our shame, had never been to the Viper Room until this past weekend to see The God Bombs.
It's such a cool venue, reminiscent of the old 40-Watt Club in Athens, Georgia. Intimate, with a dive bar feel. The DJ kept the crowd amped between acts, and the bar offered discounts that only lasted the length of certain songs, which added to the fun vibe. "Five dollar shots during this song only!" they'd announce, to squeals of delight, people rushing to the bar. The bartenders were very friendly, and put out a vibe that they love their jobs.
The sound quality was great, and The God Bombs put on a fantastic show. But seven or eight songs in, something happened that could have ruined the night for me if not for the incredible Viper Room staff.
I began feeling dizzy and had to lean against the bar. I had not had anything to drink, and I wasn't sick to my stomach, just incredibly dizzy. I told my wife I was going to go outside for some air, but as I reached the door I suddenly collapsed and blacked out. I'm told I was only out for a minute or so, but it felt like longer; when I came to, Viper Room staff helped my wife gather me to my feet and hustled me out to Sunset Boulevard. They offered me water, comforted me, asked if I wanted an ambulance. They were so attentive to me during what was a scary -- and very embarrassing moment.
As it turned out, I was very dehydrated, and I felt much better by the time I climbed into an Uber a few minutes later. I don't write many reviews on this site, but the manager's incredible compassion towards me and my wife Saturday left a real impression on me.
I had already decided the Viper Room was a great venue before "The Incident," so their hospitality is the icing on the cake for me. I hope this place isn't torn down. The Strip is iconic because of venues like the Viper Room, not because of condos. My wife and I can't wait to revisit! Finally, check out The God Bombs if you get a chance. They're a lot of fun and put on a great show.