Scum and Villainy Cantina — Restaurant in Los Angeles

The bar itself was very cool. The decor and design of the bar and menu were great! Highlights for me were the red Dark Helmet and Flux Capacitor tap handle. But the service was terrible. Walking up, there was a guy on the phone, pacing, walking all over the place. He looked at me but made no acknowledgment of any need for me to do anything. I cautious walked past the “proof of vaccine” sign, holding my proof open on my phone. I slowly walked to the bar, only to be called back by this guy at the entrance. He made some passive aggressive comments about how I needed to show proof before entering - still on his phone. I showed him my ID and proof, which he validated while still on his phone having a conversation with someone else! I went and sat at the straight part of the bar. Looking over the menu, trying to make eye contact with a guy behind the bar who was ignoring me. Finally he told me to order from the bar, the other part of the bar. I went over and sat down. The female bartender came over. Told me I can’t sit there as that’s where the dirty dishes go and accused me of putting the seats there, I had not. I ordered my drink and went to what I hoped was a valid place to sit, drink, and order. Another customer came in and I heard the bartender telling her sharply she couldn’t bring her water bottle in, demanding the bottle so she could empty it, the customer asked if she could give it to her friend outside - the exchange seemed a little harsh and unnecessary. Ok. I finished my drink and sat for 15 minutes while the bartender socialized with one of the only other groups in the bar, ignoring anyone else, and confusingly serving new arrivals before checking if existing customers needed a refill. I would definitely have ordered another drink or two but with the lack of service I gave up and called over the guy (who is not the bartender) to cash me out, I paid and left. Looking at other negative reviews this is clearly a pattern (bad doormen and terrible service). Really too bad as I was so excited and drove across town to have a drink there. That was my first, and last time. Go to Oga’s at Disney instead! It’s easy to get in on the walk up list, the decor was more authentic and extensive, and the drinks were delicious! Oh and the...

Me and my family took my husband here last night for his 53rd birthday. He is a big Sci-fi fan so me and my daughter thought this would be a great place after looking it up online to take him.. We arrived at 5pm when the bar opened. We were greeted (if you can even call it that) by a very rude and grumpy man.. After sitting in an empty place for 10 minutes without being served or even saying hello, I went up to the bartnder, who was wearing a dirty Buzz light year costume from Party city. 😑 I told him it was my husband birthday. I order a birthday shot for my husband and to see if he would please put a Happy Birthday candle I brought with me on his brownie AFTER we ate dinner. We had to order our food from our phones (that was another whole ordeal, which lead my father getting yelled at by the bartender) and leave a tip before we were served. While trying to order, a different gentleman brought out the cake and said "who gets this?" ... What? .We literally didn't even order our drinks yet. 🤦‍♀️ At this point I realized what a horrible mistake taking my family here was. Our drinks, and food, including appetizers all came out together.. No one asked us if we wanted refills, or if we wanted anything else. The music would have been fun if it was actually loud enough to hear. For what looks like such a fun place on thier website and Facebook, it was boring, not at all what it is made to look like online and the staff was rude and lacked personalty. If you are looking for a local dive bar where nobody cares to know your name, then this is your place. If your looking for a really cool fun experience this is...

I’m super bummed to leave this review. But I feel I should. I’ve been coming to Scum and Villainy for five years. The bartenders and management have always been lovely. However, we had a terrible experience with the doorman 2 days ago on Monday night. Around 12:30, my two girlfriends and I walked into the bar. A man dressed in costume jumped up from a corner table and literally yelled at us, “ID’S!”. My friends were still getting their first look of the place and didn’t hear what he said. He immediately yelled again, “ID’S!!” We handed him our IDs. Mine was expired. Instead of asking if I had a valid form of ID to present or stating that he can’t let me in with an expired ID. He chose to very rudely say “you’re expired. Get out of this bar right now!” I paused in disbelief and said “no problem. I have my passport in my car. I’ll go get it.” He replied “well, where is it!!?” …. Again, I replied “…it’s in my car”. He then says “well, I don’t have it!!” … Bewildered, I slowly say “I know, I said it’s in the car. I’ll go grab it”. The bartender behind him was watching everything with disbelief. As we turn to leave. He chooses to demeaningly say to our backs “yeah, I bet you do have it in the car!” We walked out, absolutely shocked, and obviously decided to not return. I understand Hollywood bouncers have a difficult job and can have this type of vibe, but this was the most aggressive unnecessary, over the top experience I’ve ever had. I still have love for the owners of this establishment, but I sadly don’t know if I’ll want to pay another visit there...