El Rey Theatre — Attraction in Los Angeles

I've been here about 6 times now, and I love coming back. Every time I've come, it's always been a great concert, great experience, and the stage is small which makes it enjoyable because no matter where you stand, you'll be able to see the singer and band with ease.

The venue is extremely intimate. Tickets are usually $20-30 and an additional $10-15 fee, so the tickets are cheap but it's worth the view, and the sound. Speakers are nice and loud for both acoustic and heavy instruments like drums, guitar, and sound boards.

I absolutely enjoy going on the side wall because it's always a perfect view to see the singers. There is an incline on the center floor so you can get a good view even if you're in the back. The balcony is usually for VIPs when a concert is performing, so I've never been up there and I only know they have tables and chairs.

The staff are quick to do security check and ticket scan so you get inside easy. They're also nice when you're in a spot you don't belong, or have any questions. They also go outside in line to give 21+ years old wrist bands so they can easily get an alcoholic beverage inside.

The bar is great; they offer soda for underage people and it's quick to get a drink even lf there's a line. The bathrooms are really clean and they always offer small items like gum, mint, chocolate, etc. For a charge of course but it's convenient if you need/want any of those things.

The only issue I've had with coming here is parking. There is a structure right around the corner of the venue but it's not always available. Sometimes I'll go to the structure two blocks down by the bank because it's 24 hours and easy to get to.

Overall, I love this venue. If a performance or show is happening at El Rey, everyone needs to at least...

Drove 15 hrs from Wyoming to see Kaizars Orchestra. The venue itself was fine. Great sound and it's intimate, great views from all angles. Kaizar's was an amazing show,! Topnotch, kind band that played there hearts out! Highly recommended and a dream come true to see them in the United States! What just killed the night was the security staff at this place! Problems right at the door, rude chicks at the door that were on some crazy power trip. The security manager and her crew are deplorable! Aggressive, rude, yelling after the lights came on and screened at all us patrons, including the band itself! Accused my wife of being to intoxicated to go in and never let her in. We explained that it is her accent from the Midwest. She does have a unique accent, but totally unacceptable. Manager finally told her to " go eat something and drink some water to sober up and then she could come in." Line was confusing to get in and get screamed at for not knowing where to go. I finally got in after all this and missed 20 minutes of their set because of it. Guy outside finally looked at my ticket on my phone and had no clue what was going on.Got a flashlight shined in my face for " blocking" the unmarked walk way where know one was. Bartender was fine. Lights came on and same security guards from outside where screaming at everyone to get out. Wanted to go thank the band and get merchandise because they were there. Didn't happen because they made all of us cram to oneside of the unmarked walkway. Unacceptable way to end the bands first and probably only U.S tour. Disgusting security behavior that should be fired. I don't usually write reviews, but avoid this place...

Intimate music venue with a mezzanine and side elevated platforms. Most recently came here to watch Hunny perform, and really enjoyed the show. The security line was short since we arrived pretty late, and you just have to go through metal detectors and scan your tickets (we used the axs app) at the door. Bathrooms are to the immediate right, and it was a very long line for the ladies room. Unfortunately there’s only one bathroom (3 stalls), but on the other hand, there’s two bars (one on the bottom and one upstairs). There’s some tables with chairs to sit in the lounge plus some along the edge of the second level if you don’t want to be down in the pit. Otherwise, for shorter people (like myself) the sides (there’s little steps that you’ll have to take up) provide an elevated view where you’re still on the ground, but might be able to see a bit better.

Parking is a miserable situation. You can pay for valet and there’s various lots around. We got lucky and found parking in Wilshire that was free after 8pm, but most of the neighborhoods around are permit-parking. La Brea has some metered spots too, but those were all taken when we looked. The people who work here are standoffish and not that friendly. Note that they don’t sell advance tickets for other shows, and only sell shows in-person for the show that’s playing that very night. The website hadn’t worded it clearly enough, so I was confused about that until I asked (unfortunately Eve 6 was sold out online so I was hoping to see if they had some in-stock at the box office while...