Troubadour — Attraction in West Hollywood

Disappointing. After learning of its existence in "Rocketman," my wife was adamant that we visit this iconic rock n roll location. The people working the front were condescending and acted like they couldn't be bothered. The bartender in the front was more interested in flirting with female clients than taking orders for drinks or explaining options. There is a red-head bartender in the back where the artists perform that has the customer-service skills of an angry rattlesnake. Wait. Rattlesnakes are nicer than her. My apologies to the rattlesnakes of the world. I asked for ice water. She replies, "I only have bottled water." I said, "Okay, can I have 2 cups of ice with my bottled water?" She titled her head and said, "Sure!" (annoyed) while looking my up and down then slammed the cups of ice and the water bottles in front of me. She then proceeded to act like a jerk and throw stuff away before being finished for all the customers on our side of the bar. The only decent people were in the kitchen, and the acting manager Rachelle. The food was average and a bit expensive. The drinks were expensive, too. That on top of the $50.00 to get in put us at about $140.00 in a bar that's a little bit more than a hole in the wall with artists that are literally unknown, to get treated badly by the majority of the staff really soured the experience. If you ask me, the whole staff needs to get customer service training and understand if people don't come, they lose their jobs. It's almost like they think they are the rockstars and not the employees. Maybe Jon Taffer needs to step in? The only reason the place is still open is because of its legendary rock history. It's nice that new artists have a venue to show their skills, but you'll have a better experience watching the scene at the Troubadour in the...

I had the pleasure of seeing Ashley Monroe perform at the Troubadour on Sunday, February 23, 2025, and it was nothing short of incredible! This venue is a true gem in the heart of Los Angeles. With its intimate, cozy atmosphere, you feel like you're experiencing the music up close and personal. Ashley Monroe's performance was fantastic, and enjoying it in such a small space made it even more special.

Most of the seating is standing room only on the floor. But they have a balcony with some benches. Sometimes, they charge more for this, which will be noted when you buy tickets, but it is often simply first come, first served. A front bar area is separated from the stage, and TV screens show whatever is going on on the stage, so you can relax and enjoy the music from a distance. What makes the Troubadour even more impressive is its rich history. Since 1957, it's hosted some of the biggest names in music, and it still has that indie, intimate feel that many venues lose as they grow. You feel like you're part of something special when you're there.

The only thing I suggest improving is the valet parking. It's located on the street behind the venue, which is inconvenient. Front access for valet would make parking much smoother and more accessible for everyone.

Overall, the Troubadour is the perfect spot for an intimate concert experience, and I can't wait to come back for another show! I highly recommend it to anyone looking to see their favorite artists in a...

Notable Singer-Songwriters include, Elton John's American debut on August 25, 1970. His first Troubadour show set opened with “Your Song,” still five months away from making its UK chart debut. Meanwhile… The number one song in the week of August 25, 1970 was War by Edwin Starr in US and The Wonder Of You by Elvis Presley in UK.

Nicole Atkins, amazing singer-songwriter from New Jersey’s Stone Pony fame, played her epic set 51yrs after Sir Elton John, on Saturday, Aug 28, 2021.

John Lennon and his drinking buddy, singer-songwriter, Harry Nilsson were tossed out of the iconic Troubadour rock club on March 12, 1974 for heckling the Smothers Brothers.

The Troubadour is a famous LA nightclub located in West Hollywood on Santa Monica Blvd, bordering Beverly Hills. Doug Weston was inspired by a visit to the Troubadour café in London, newly opened by Giles McNamee in 1954. In 1957, Doug Weston opened his first coffee house on La Cienega Blvd before he moved it to it’s current location shortly after opening. Since then the Troubadour has remained open continuously since it’s opening 1957. It has been a major center of folk music in the 1960s, and subsequently for singer-songwriters and...