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Backstage Bar & Grill

Karaoke Bar$$$$

Culver City

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"Mac n cheese, quesadilla, garlic fries, chicken fingers - YUM"(6 Tips)
"Small dive bar , right in front of Sony studios"(3 Tips)
"Seahawks bar every Sunday and all 'hawks fans get 15%"(2 Tips)
"Happy hour is the Best!! $3 brews nice ambiance"(5 Tips)

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LA WeeklyMay 6, 2013
There's something about Backstage, which has stood directly across from Sony Studios for 70+ years- that begs for hell-raising. Try a 'Culver City Slut' or a 'Blowjob' (both drinks!) or sing Karaoke! Read more
Michael J southbayfoodies.comMay 23, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Best karaoke crowd in LA without question. Never pretentious and always a good time! Go Thursday night for the best of the best. Friday and Saturday the crowd changes a bit but still fun.
Vic RattleheadAugust 29, 2013
I've been a customer for over 5 years. I've taken friends and family here I've also become friends with the staff. However, the owner of this establishment is absolutely unfair. No go ever!
Henry CuevasFebruary 17, 2014
No one has mentioned the nachos. The best in the area. Maybe the best anywhere!!! Chicken, beef, or veggie. Must have!!!
KCRWMay 11, 2012
What a perfect place to grab lunch with some friends on this lovely Friday afternoon! Support KCRW by flashing your Fringe Benefits card to get discounts off food and beverages.
eHowSeptember 13, 2010
Across the street from Sony Studios, and featuring its fair share of famous clientele, the bar boasts a casual interior and a laid-back vibe. It also features 130,000 songs in its growing catalog. Read more
TarynOctober 7, 2012
Best karaoke in LA, great food, reasonable drink prices. Can not go wrong!!!!
On The RocksJuly 19, 2011
During Happy Hour, all you need to tell the waitress is "Buffalo wings, nachos, and (beer of choice)."
Brandi KolmerNovember 20, 2010
best dive bar in LA! arrive ealy thursday - saturday. follow then on Twitter because they usually Tweet a random drink special ($1 shots etc )
Manda CurrellNovember 24, 2019
Been here 10+ times
Great happy hour deals. Not much else going for it
Vic RattleheadAugust 29, 2013
Also the place has very unfriendly servers who think they can all sing. With that being said the Veteran bar staff is the best on the Westside.
JoJo JenkinsOctober 24, 2012
The Best Garlic Fries & my favorite cocktail is The Key Lime Martini!
Marcus BrownMay 27, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Karaoke singers that don't drive before 10:30 will not have a chance to sing. So go elsewhere on Thursday Friday and Saturday.
Drew HollidayMay 24, 2013
Get there early if you want to sing. The list fills up fast.
thundersoulFebruary 25, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Don't come on a Sunday night unless your a Ted Nugent fan...3 dudes wearing camouflage basebay hats
gary pianoOctober 16, 2011
Stella on tap, inexpensive, laid-back crowd and a great staff. No cover to boot!
LebxicanJune 25, 2012
Fun karaoke nights and stiff drinks! Carpet is super sticky tho. Ack.
Mucho Comida™November 3, 2013
It's dark & divey. Love it. Enjoy.
Swarna SharmaFebruary 2, 2015
Small dive bar , right in front of Sony studios
Carter LeeDecember 27, 2014
Hella cheap drinks...but watch your tab and credit card. Paid cash and they stil tried to run my card.
John RomeroDecember 6, 2012
Happy hour is the Best!! $3 brews nice ambiance
Bad Leroy BrownApril 27, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Best bartenders in LA...and best singers, too!!!
Joel FrancisAugust 24, 2011
Great Karaoke but the line is tremendously long unless you get there early!
Blaire vNovember 7, 2010
This is the Seahawks bar every Sunday and all 'hawks fans get 15% off their tab!
Chris LMay 24, 2011
Mac n cheese, quesadilla, garlic fries, chicken fingers - YUM
Andy LucasApril 26, 2012
15% off - INCLUDING ALCOHOL - with your KCRW card!!
Megan LeonardNovember 7, 2011
Sliders and fresh nacho chips are great!
30 Minutes Or LessJuly 1, 2011
Get up there and sing, but don’t take your appletini along for the ride. #DontBlowIt
Joey CasaleApril 19, 2016
Super fun time!
Raquel AlexisMay 26, 2012
Order the bottled beer...it's colder ;)
David OrtizFebruary 4, 2012
Been here 5+ times
My favorite bar to date. Such a good time.
Ron BeyersSeptember 8, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Best sliders this side of the Kogi truck!
David GoldfarbNovember 20, 2014
Outing tonight. Cover band at the Backstage.
CHO TheAMAZINGAugust 14, 2011
Karaoke on a Saturday is a must here before you die.
Nikki MAugust 23, 2014
Sign up for karaoke!
Darcy LuekingApril 1, 2011
Been here 25+ times
Follow on Facebook and Twitter for amazing drink specials.
Noel HolmesDecember 23, 2012
Come here ready to have a good ass time....
Kaitlyn WilliamsNovember 26, 2013
Those garlic fries though.
Aaron WiseOctober 2, 2011
Carne asada tacos suck. Garlic fried are awesome
Kat 🐱October 25, 2016
Super loud and crowded👎
Jenny RamoneJanuary 31, 2012
Try the Day of the Dead; it's pretty effective!
Kim WaltersJune 13, 2010
yummy drinks (wait, aren't they all?) and the chicken tenders are pretty good too!
Varun DadabhoyDecember 16, 2015
Don't fuck the bartender.
Lacey ConlanOctober 5, 2012
Chicken fingers all the way!
Daniella RApril 5, 2011
Been here 10+ times
Try the sliders best in town!
Review GirlMarch 6, 2013
Dirty Martini with 3 good olives and 3BAR OLIVE JUICE
Ms. Glow/Ms. Glows Kitchen SimingtonSeptember 11, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Watch out for the police when leaving I was pulled over last night I passed!!!
David GoldfarbDecember 4, 2014
Music is good.
Jane DamApril 3, 2011
Been here 5+ times
People are actually down to Karaoke here. Love it!
Evan GramisAugust 26, 2014
Seahawks bar. But I won't hold that against them.

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