Welcome to Knucklehead
Knucklehead, a dive bar located on 6202 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles, has garnered a reputation for its intimate lounge vibe and energetic live shows featuring bands like Bronson and Gruesome. The bartenders are praised for their attentive service and creative cocktail-making skills. Despite the bar's packed event schedule, regulars appreciate the spacious interior and outdoor area for relaxed hangouts. With a dark, alternative music-themed ambiance and themed events, Knucklehead appeals to fans of metal and punk music. If you're looking for a lively atmosphere and friendly crowd, Knucklehead is the place to be in LA.
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6202 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90038 Hotline:
Welcome to Knucklehead, the ultimate dive bar experience located in Los Angeles, CA. Known for its underground lounge vibe and eclectic entertainment, Knucklehead offers a unique atmosphere for those seeking a memorable night out.
With street parking available and a central location on Santa Monica Blvd, Knucklehead is easily accessible for locals and tourists alike. The bar boasts a dedicated following of regulars who appreciate the friendly bartenders and diverse music scene, ranging from metal to punk.
One of the standout features of Knucklehead is its small but cozy interior, which opens up to a spacious outdoor area. The dimly lit ambiance and LED lighting create a mysterious and cool vibe, perfect for those looking to escape the outside world for a few hours.
While the burlesque shows and live bands are a major draw for patrons, some reviewers have mentioned the high frequency of events may not be for everyone. However, for those who enjoy a lively and energetic atmosphere, Knucklehead is the place to be.
If you're in the mood for a laid-back night with good drinks and great company, Knucklehead is the dive bar for you. Make sure to check out their social media for upcoming events and show schedules, and experience the unique charm of this hidden gem in LA.
The burlesque show here was great! It has a good lounge vibe. I just wished the dancers were more engaged with the audience. They never even came up to our group at all and we were new. You would think that they would want to welcome new viewers to their life, but it seemes like you have to show them more interest than they show you ... Not my kind of entertainment if this is the case...
I've had some good times here and will continue to have some good times. Lets party tonight
The service the bartenders gave was on point. The feel of the club was intense. The bands Bronson the house.
I really love this bar. The only reason I'm giving 4 stars instead of 5 is because they have SO MANY shows. Sometimes I just want to come in for a drink and hang out with a friend, not pay a cover and be crammed in with an audience. Upon entering, the bar may look small, but there's actually a decent bit of room and an entire outside area. The bartenders are friendly, as is the regular crowd. And if you're into metal, punk, etc music, definitely check out a show. I will say, the energy at the shows here is great! I just selfishly wish they weren't so booked all the time! Follow them on instagram to keep up with their show schedule and give them a visit!
We found this place by word of mouth and decided to check it out on our visit to this portion of LA. We got in early fresh from when they had just open the doors. We had a good time. There was a small group of people next to us at the bar eventually and we didn't stay long (long enough to chill for a few minutes with a drink and bounce). The vibe was definitely present. With its dark room, LED lighted theme, it was giving chill, dark alternative music vibes. You wouldn't be able to tell if it was night or day outside being in here which I love. I can see the potential later on in the night, especially during the weekend nights. The bartender was awesome. He made me a version of strawberry margarita that he hasn't made in a long time and nailed it! There was plenty of seating for groups to drink/party at. They appear to have themed events here regularly per their social media posts. Nice place!
Gruesome the death metal band was playing here and we wanted to see them play live. They have a good layout where the small stage is located at plus the outdoor area out back. The female bartenders were very nice with no attitude even while asking to put two beers on my friend's tab LOL.