Shim Sham — Attraction in Los Angeles

And friend and I decided to go and pregame at this bar this past weekend. I was sooooooo excited to come here since I am newer to the neighborhood. Security was sooo nice and had an inviting attitude. We walk in and it was very packed. It’s a Saturday night and was expected because of such. The decor was so nice.There were a lot of people hanging out at the bar. There was one guy just lingering at the bar babysitting a drink who turn around and saw me and took up the extra space so I could not order. I asked him to move so I could order and he became very passively aggressive with me sliding his empty cup towards me. The waitresses seemed to be very impatient as we asked her what was her favorite drink and bar favorites. She was not receptive nor did she have a can do attitude. We finally decided on the iced drinks. They were below mid. I understand the hype because it’s a bar but I don’t get it. I tried to give this place a chance and wanted to like it but like the reviews from all of the other people of color, everything...

Update: I have started to frequent this bar more and more from my initial review and I have started to see a change in environment, my review before was positive and overall favorable because I was a local who came to what was here before, but now after a year, I can say there is a sense of favoritism, I won't get into detail but I have witnessed and experience some uncomfortable situations that made me realize I wasn't always welcome, and that I had to make myself present and noticable only to order a drink. I have frequented this place and the only take back is that you will not always feel welcomed. The environment depends on how you present yourself and who is bartending, tonight was great and the male staff is definitely more friendly then the...

One of my favorite bars around here. It’s intimate but doesn’t usually get too cramped. Very cozy vibes, almost like being at a friends house.

I like how the bar is set up in a horseshoe shape, it kinda feels like sitting at a big table with a bunch of strangers. There are a few comfy little seating areas if you don’t want to sit at the bar. My friends and I love coming on Monday for movie night (free popcorn!)

Plus they have a sweet photo booth just past the...