Banter Bar — Restaurant in Los Angeles

Unfortunately had a not so pleasant experience trying out this bar. Came on a Wednesday after work just wanting a quiet dive bar to grab a beer on my way home from work. The place wasn't super crowded bit it still took at least 15 minutes for the bartender to notice me, a single female standing at the bar, and only did so after walking by me to do something else. I asked if they had a beer list obviously not seeing one pr the beers she gestured towards sitting on a shelf in the dark above the well lit bar. It took me all of 5 seconds to see and decide on a beer but by then she was gone, having not even paused in her walk back to the well. I bartend too so I gave her the benefit of the doubt and waited for her to return but eventually even the random dude next to me made a comment about how he felt sorry for me and was surprised I still didn't have a drink. After another 5 plus minites (there's a big digital clock) I gave up and left returning to my car 30 minutes from leaving it not having gotten my "quick" beer ony way home. Needless to say I drive the mile down the road to the Cozy and got a beer within the first 3 minutes of arriving...more expensive yes, but for actually being...

I AttendedFor Karaoke for a month on Wednesdays and Sundays ..I tipped out the bar at 30% and one night when I was served delicious mudslides I tipped out at 40% having read in some of the reviews that the bartenders were very picky and particular about tipping… I had no problem For eight or 10 times on Wednesdays and Sundays with my small pet,, But abruptly I was informed I could not come back with my dog Although many other customers had no problems bringing their pets in and out of the bar.. I’m not really sure what the problem is because I was more than generous, Polite andreserved. Had no problem waiting my turn for karaoke for which I tipped out at four dollars per song….. Enjoyed the atmosphere and met a lot of great people mainly because they wanted to pet my dog. .. The owner told me that because she was concerned about my dogs hearing I would not be allowed back in if he came with me… I wasn’t trying to be a smart ass when I suggested that maybe she should be more concerned about the hearing of the Othercustomers because my dog and I go to karaoke nearly every night and both wear earplugs.. I’ll miss the place, but I don’t make the rules...

Great place with amazing crowd! Came by on a Friday recently for the first time…stayed from early afternoon till last call 🫠 the opener was a very nice gentleman and the smallish amount of customers were mostly older 50+ shooting pool hanging out. The two pool tables are wonderful with new cloth and balls! Really nice equipment for not being a pool hall. As it got later Emily (Banter Bar owner,) took over and the place soon filled up with a much younger crowd. The service was excellent even with heavy traffic and there’s tons of space for different groups to hang out. The layout is extraordinary! Comfy couches and booths, tvs, outdoor patio, etc etc everything you could want in a bar! Come thirsty and ready to mingle…everyone is very friendly and engaging without having to know each...