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The Viper Room
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#5 of 38 Nightlife in West Hollywood
Bars & Clubs
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Monday
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Friday
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
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Since its opening in 1993, the world-famous Viper Room has hosted the likes of Johnny Cash, Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Stone Temple Pilots, Bruce Springsteen, Oasis, Queens of The Stone Age, Courtney Love, Natalie Cole, Elvis Costello, Pete Yorn, Lenny Kravitz, Pearl Jam, The Strokes, Weezer, Maroon 5, John Mayer, Iggy Pop and Sheryl Crow, as well as an array of other internationally established artists and the cult favorites of America's underground. This intimate nightclub, situated in the heart of the world famous Sunset Strip, is styled in the fashion of Harlem's great jazz clubs of the 1920's.
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Neighbourhood: West Hollywood
For years, West Hollywood has been known as a hub for the LGBT communities in Los Angeles. Today it still maintains the title, but has also become the “it” neighborhood for the entertainment industry’s up-and-comers. Producers, directors, writers and aspiring actors call this area home. Known for great boutique shopping, vintage clothing stores, home décor shops and fitness studios, West Hollywood is a grid of wide boulevards and narrow residential streets. The neighborhood also has a concentration of the most avant-garde restaurants in Los Angeles (rivaled only by the burgeoning restaurant scene Downtown). A trip to the iconic Sunset Strip, with its many clubs, music venues, hotels and flashing lights won’t be forgotten.
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
4.0
105 reviews
Excellent
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Very good
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Average
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Poor
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Terrible
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CasandraTP
Sydney, Australia1,056 contributions
Check website for when open
Aug. 2023 • Couples
You can’t come to LA without walking down sunset strip and one of the stops has to be The Viper Room. Unfortunately the night we came it was closed so lesson learnt is to check out the website first. Can’t wait to actually see it next time we visit.
Written August 2, 2023
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Creeping_Death_LA
Los Angeles, CA4,290 contributions
Rest in peace River Phoenix
Jul. 2021
Rest in peace River Phoenix 31OCT1993. My death metal band friends were performing tonight in a sold out show, the place isn't big so you have to buy your tickets in advance for some gigs. Dark as Death and Letum Ascensus put on a killer show at this legendary venue.
Written August 17, 2021
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John W
4 contributions
Accident
Jul. 2020 • Friends
I didn't actually go in,but back in 1996 my mates and did a 3 week tour of the West coast.
Whist in Los Angeles, my mates decided to visit Tower records on Sunset boulevard.
I got bored so took a wander, and accidentally found The Viper Room
This was only 3 years after the passing of RP.
Always regretted not going in.
Written October 1, 2020
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Daniel M
Jurupa Valley224 contributions
Questionably worth the effort
Jan. 2020
Firstly I would like to say that I am trying not to be fussy here, but my experience is an honest one. We were there to see a friend who was one of the singers performing in the small downstairs lounge. The web site indicted doors would be opening much early than they were, so we were stuck with a very early arrival and sat in a parking lot behind the Viper Room. That was $20. Parking is seriously nasty in the area. The amount of pot smoking in that parking lot was pretty stunning. At one point during the wait, we considered putting corn nuts out on the building pipes to take bets on which one would be grabbed by a rat first. Most of the patrons we observed were pretty much the "you can't tell me what to do" types, and rather obnoxious during the performances. The downstairs lounge was small and limited. Could accommodate maybe 25 persons comfortably. Upstairs was standing room only unless you were paying to reserve one of the few tables there. Now if you are going there "for the history" of celebrity overdose deaths on the sidewalks, this is your place. The building itself is old, restrooms limited, and a very crowded, uncomfortable venue. Drink prices were pretty typical for this sort of venue. I think we had $4 diet cokes and $10 whiskey rocks, both a fairly small pour. Most of the staff was nice but obviously had to put up with a lot of people that don't pay attention or were mouthy. The area had problems that night. I think within 1 mile of us, there had been one shooting in the middle of the street near Sunset and Hollywood Blvd., and a lady had been stabbed in another club nearby. That is what the area has become. Again, we traveled about 2 1/2 hrs to support someone, so it was on us, but this would not be a choice in the future.
Written February 2, 2020
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bive2016
Texas23 contributions
Viper Room
Dec. 2019
We just had to stop in to have a drink before seeing a band at the Whisky A Go Go. They are right across the street from each other so you might as well. Lots of history in these walls. We arrived there early to look around so it was pretty empty at 5:00 but a fun happy hour starting to gather. They said your wouldn't be able to walk later when the music started. I'd go back, Very small so get there early if you want a booth.
Written December 27, 2019
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Barbara A
United Kingdom56 contributions
Visited with Granddaughter as huge River Phoenix fan & be died on sidewalk outside here,.
Aug. 2019
Lovely manager who allowed us in to take photos & showed us downstairs to VIP area where River Phoenix was on the evening before he died. Nice club originally owned by Johnny Depp, happy hour each evening, groups live on stage, mainly good tribute rock bands.
Written August 7, 2019
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RoryA82
Fairfax County, VA45 contributions
The history here
Jul. 2019 • Solo
My first night in Hollywood I decided to check out the viper room. Saw the doors cover band “Peace Frog” there. Amazing band. The staff is friendly and awesome to talk to. Would definitely make a trip back here. Fantastic place.
Written July 16, 2019
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Tanya Six
East Point, GA8 contributions
Excellent Expirience!
Jul. 2018 • Friends
Too thrilled that an old school hip hop act, "Slum Village" was playing the Viper Room during my visit. My experience was GREAT! We found safe reasonably priced parking near. We ate a delicious meal at the pizzeria across the street. We got on line and the doors opened promptly. Ms. Marilyn graciously took our money at the door (we had not purchased advanced tickets). The crowd was refreshing, authentic (not too hipster) and appropriate (not too young) for the act. The performances were GREAT! Service was good at the upstairs bar where we got shots and beers. Service was even better in the downstairs bar/lounge seating area with merchandise from the bands. I asked the stylish bartender downstairs for matches or some sort of keepsake. She eagerly tried to accommodate my request and found a sticker that says "Support Local Music The Viper Room". I feel honored to have enjoyed an authentic experience at the Iconic Viper Room.
Written August 20, 2018
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BENelson
Lancaster, CA64 contributions
The Viper Room delivered the Entertainment Goods
Jul. 2018 • Friends
Where do you take New Yorkers who are in town for just one night?
My old college buddy and his wife were in LA for the day to attend a professional seminar and symposium. Their one demand was to be shown an atypical LA nightlife. This was next to impossible because they were not here on a Friday or Saturday. On the contrary. Their one night in LA was on a Tuesday night! A Tuesday Night! I called my old party buddy and he scored me some tickets to see Tiffani Jenee at The Viper Room.

The room is small but they have very comfortable booths that seat about 6-7 adults. The drink prices were a bit high but within typical LA nightclub prices. The 1st band was Blind Innocence. They had some great songs and the lead singer reminded us of Gwen Stefani. The 2nd band was Tiffani Jenee and they tore the house down. The sound system was first rate. We could hear every instrument and vocals clearly. The sound was loud enough to convey a great party, but not too loud to not enjoy the music.

Anyway, my friends had a great time and I looked like the hero of the night. They went back to New York with some great memories thanks to the Tuesday night entertainment and rockin atmosphere of the Viper Room. BTW- We met other couples that night and partied with them until closing. Also, I've heard rumors that the Viper Room has been sold and may not exist by next year. So if anyone is reading this you have until the end of the year to make it down to West Hollywood and check out The Viper Room for yourselves. I can only imagine what their Fridays and Saturdays must be like if their Tuesday night was that awesome.
Written August 7, 2018
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jjones4421
27 contributions
The Viper Room
Aug. 2017 • Friends
The Viper Room is an intimate night club where you can get up close to the performer.
Get there early and you can park in the small parking lot in the back. The building is a little misleading the entrance is on the side not in the front.
Written June 19, 2018
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