Social Room Hollywood — Restaurant in Hollywood

I really like this little bar. We went here to celebrate the double birthday of my daughter and her friend. I had asked them via their FB page if it was okay to bring a cake. They got back to me in a very short time, and said that it would be fine, so I was happy about that. This was a Friday night, and ladies night. It was surprisingly quiet there, except for our group. The seating was pretty comfortable and their was an assortment of games at the tables, which is always fun. Ladies night means free well drinks with simple mixers, i.e. rum and coke, scotch and soda, etc. I went with a basic screwdriver with vodka and orange juice. The first one I had was good, with an adequate amount of vodka. They did get progressively weaker with each one. Since I don't drink without eating, I ordered a grilled cheese sandwich. It took a while to come out, but the group was keeping them hopping and there weren't many people working. When it did come out, it was a good sandwich. There is a choice of several types of bread and 3 or 4 kinds of cheese. I had a provolone on whole wheat, which was perfectly buttered and toasted. There was at least an adequate amount of cheese. It came with a handful of corn chips, but they weren't salted, which made them pretty bland. However, the sandwich was only $4, half the price of some that I've had which weren't as good. We also tried one of the nachos and they were delicious. The one thing that we did find kind of odd, was that they didn't card my daughter (who looks young for her age) until about the 4th drink she ordered. If it had been a different bartender, it would have been less surprising, but it had been the same one every time, LOL. So, if you're looking for a nice little bar just to hang out with friends, this is a good...

This place has a dress code. I have no problem with dress codes as long as it is consistent and heaven forbid it be posted anywhere, even if only on their web site. But no. It's arbitrary. So which ever off duty police officer they decide to put on duty is the judge and jury, even if it's something you have worn there in the past. If you want to only allow people that are wearing top hats through the door, it is the businesses decision. I was wearing some Birkenstock sandals since I had been at the beach which is minutes away. I was stoped and told that I couldn't come in by what appeared to be an off duty cop, I'm guessing that only because he was wearing a hoodie and jeans with an exposed police shield around his neck. I'm sure he was only doing as he was told. He told me to go get some shoes". I told him that I had been there on multiple occasions with the same sandals it had never been an issue. I can't tell how casual this place is. It would be like having a dress code at your backyard BBQ. So I said fine. Just let me tell my friends that were waiting for me inside that I wasn't allowed in and let them know that I was leaving. He said he would tell them for me . I said how would you know who my friends are? He then told me to call them and let them know. Long story short I will never be back and will recommend no one come here.Had the person in charge at the door just allowed me to tell my friends I was leaving I would have just left and not left a review which I never do. PS never get anything to eat here that doesn't come out of a bottle. It's like...

In a market where bar & entertainment venue options often seem to feel over saturated with a lack of genuine quality service and non-pretentious vibes, it is an absolute relief to have a place like Social Room.

At the heart of its undeniable “at-home” esthetic - Comfortable lounge seating, classic board and arcade games, and a back patio with a “friend’s backyard” vibe - is a Team whose dynamic personalities truly make this place special.

The Team’s core - Claudia, Leo, Rachelle, and Rafy - have been together essentially from the start and are without question among the best of their craft in the hospitality industry. This is a group who takes the time to get to know their guests and treat all who enter as if they were visiting their own homes. They each, in their own unique way, naturally and effortlessly blend their high-level bar skills with real care and charisma. This crew is why regulars fall in love with this place and the reason why you want to go back again and again.

For all these reasons, my wife and I decided to hold our post-wedding celebration here and nowhere else, and it was perfection. From flawless planning with Rocky, the group’s Event Coordinator, to the top-notch energy and service provided by Claudia & Rafy, our friends and family truly had the best of times and cannot say enough about their experience.

So the next time you need to find a venue for your next private event, or even an intimate gathering amongst friends, look no further than Downtown Hollywood. Social Room delivers on all fronts and will surely continue to do so for years to...