Break Room 86 — Restaurant in Los Angeles

This place was a little confusing looking for. Its in the hotel, but not. When looking for it you have to go all the way around the hotel, in the back. You will see the sign, top right.

Pros: -music was very good -interior design was awesome! Doors looked like old vending machines, great incorporation of 80s style/content into the actual physical aspect of the bar Dancers were really good. Loved the live performances, very entertaining! Drinks were good, bartenders were efficient and super nice. -Places to sit if you come in early enough (9pm-ish) -Bouncers need a promotion, they were very nice, professional, and efficient.

Cons: When I signed up for a reservation, I recieved an email from someone stating that parties over 10ppl bottle service min was 700$ I didnt pay it any attention cuz it was only 5ppl so I guess it only referred to folks 10+ I didnt not know that I had to confirm in that email to actually set my reservation. It never said I had to and I never had to re-confirm a reservation through email at an establishment neither. We walked up to the place, showed that I had a reservation and the lady had major attitude. I guess she was frustrated with me, cuz I truly did not understand her, not very good communicating. And she treated me like as if I shouldve known to do this, despite the fact that the email never said so for me to confirm. She did not accommodate me and my party at all. Very very rude. Bouncer was calm and was kind tho. He helped the situation. Long story short, didnt get a room. Karaoke rooms you apparently have to order room service annndd some of us aint got money like that.

The crowd was filled with what looked like college kids. Maybe it was a sorority/frat night that night, but they werent passing the vibe check. Main reason because they barely knew any of the 80s music. Their main concern was flirting and getting drunk. Many girls tripped over their heels, spilling drinks everywhere towards the end...

This review is my best review; not in a good way.

If possible I’d give it a -0

Last night, my spouse was assaulted by two women inside of this establishment on the dance floor.

The women had been antagonizing my spouse for not allowing them to sit with our party.

Once reported they were escorted out. Only to come back inside from another side. Someone let them back inside.

These two women walked straight onto the dance floor and attacked my spouse. I got in the middle and separated them as best as I could.

No one came to the rescue. Not one security in sight.

A complete stranger, a young woman grabbed one of these women and held her back.

It’s a shame because we loved this place.

Not enough security and when needed the little security they have; we’re nowhere to be found.

We had a table reservation with bottle service and were celebrating a birthday and anniversary.

It never occurred to me before but this establishment has no emergency exits, no windows, it’s not a safe place.

Break Room 86, If you don’t keep your patrons safe it’s simply because you don’t care enough and it clearly showed last night.

My spouse could have gotten stabbed or shot in your establishment and everyone whom works here would have found out till after.

It’s pathetic. It’s sad. It’s alarming.

I don’t recommend this place at all. It’s changed a lot. The crowd is not what it used to be. It seems as if anyone is let in just as long as cocktails sell.

A very unfortunate situation and one that I hope nobody has to ever encounter.

We were out on a date to celebrate our love and birthday.

To escape from the harsh reality of what is happening in the world and all around us. We couldn’t escape because there is a lot of ugly and nasty people out there.

Break Room 86, YOU must try harder to do better.

You’ve all been warned.

Stay safe everyone and enjoy...

Let me start by saying that I loved this place. I have regularly gone 1 to 5 times a month (aside from the pandemic) since 2017 and was pretty friendly with the staff. This was my go-to place to bring out-of-town guests.

But last night, I was pulled aside by security. Someone complained that I was “acting possessed and moving weird with tarot cards and a Ouija board.”

I’m disabled. I have a condition very similar to Parkinson’s, I walk with a cane, and I’ve been pretty open about it at the club when asked politely. I’m also a magician. I never accept cash tips, and if someone insists, I always give them to the bar staff. I might ask for a cocktail now and then again, but I’m never aggressive about it.

Sitting away from the evening’s entertainment (The band playing was really lovely) and keeping to myself, I was giving myself some readings. I didn’t invite people over, and to the best of my ability, I was discreet. I didn’t have a Ouija board, but I used a planchette to keep my cards from getting wet.

I told them this, and they shrugged it off. When I mentioned I was disabled, I was met with the general demeanor of “Prove it.” If you are living with a disability in Los Angeles, this is the last thing you want to receive in a place you consider friendly. I just closed my tab and left.

I’m not leaving a one-star review because I can’t do magic in a private business. I’m leaving a one-star review because this is not how you handle a situation like this. In no uncertain terms, this is ableism. A stranger complained about my medical condition that in no way affected them, and I was treated poorly because of something I could not control.

I’m incredibly disappointed. I would avoid visiting if you’re disabled or know someone with a disability. There are other bars in Koreatown that won’t treat...