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The Famous

The Famous

Cocktail Bar and American Restaurant$$$$
City Center, Glendale
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    Yun D.
    "Vagabond grillyard makes some pretty good burgers."(2 Tips)
    Ilse K.
    "Yummy craft cocktails"(2 Tips)
    Kyle P.
    "Drinks were pretty cheap for LA especially happy hour."(4 Tips)
    Jay G.
    "Had a great whiskey sour from a skilled bartender."(4 Tips)
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  • Time Out Los Angeles
    Time Out Los AngelesAugust 20, 2013
    Find the best things about a classic Hollywood bar in Glendale at The Famous, plus inventive cocktails. If the Mole Mole Mole (made with mescal and mole bitters) is on the menu, don’t miss it. Read more
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    LivecatFebruary 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    These guys know their drinks! If you're a whiskey drinker (like me), this is a bar that can't be missed! Also, Wednesday nights they have bands that come to play. Great times!
  • Kyle P.
    Kyle PichaMarch 27, 2019
    Found out about this bar from on theskedge.com because they post they were doing a karaoke night. It was a lot of fun, yeah I sang a little lol. Drinks were pretty cheap for LA especially happy hour.
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    Jay GrantOctober 2, 2016
    Had a great whiskey sour from a skilled bartender. Was pretty empty on a Tuesday which actually was nice. Loved that there were board games.
  • The Famous
    The FamousSeptember 23, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Fantastic spirits list, amazing cocktails, great bar snacks and sandwiches!
  • Caroline O.
    Caroline On CrackJanuary 27, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    For food, Vagabond Grillyard pops up every Tuesday and Wednesday for happy hour 5-9pm. Great grilled cheese and tomato soup.
  • John K.
    John KiddeJune 8, 2016
    Nice bar, open walkways and seating area, friendly bartender & service, Cherry Lime Ricky is very strong.
  • Alex R.
    Alex RDecember 12, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    Excellent bar with great service and phenomenal selection. Vince is the man and makes an over the top old fashioned
  • Ilse K.heart icon on user image
    Ilse KrugerApril 5, 2016
    Yummy craft cocktails, happy hour, and the best disco fries with pork belly.
  • Billy F.
    Billy FischerMay 12, 2017
    Bartender knows his bourbon. Super nice staff and solid bar
  • Abi P.heart icon on user image
    Abi PanickerNovember 2, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Good service, cocktails are good, only serves food on weekdays, not weekends, happy hour all week till 8 pm
  • Cynthia d.heart icon on user image
    The Jalisco Hussy is like a spicy margarita! Super good and a nod to where my family is from!
  • Victoria B.heart icon on user image
    Victoria BApril 29, 2014
    Passion fruit daiquiri is the perfect combination of sweet, sour and passion fruit.
  • Jeanette H.
    Try the Autum Crush. Excellent bourbon mixed drink. Well balanced.
  • Matty L.
    Matty Lapointe-SmithJuly 27, 2018
    Been here 50+ times
    Have patience when waiting to place your drink order. It takes forever.
  • The Famous
    The FamousSeptember 23, 2014
    Great bar food and new full entrée sandwich options now available!
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    MelissaFebruary 11, 2015
    Went on a Thursday for trivia night. Fun time!
  • William S.
    William ShahinMay 25, 2013
    No tip. Jist come here and listen to the magnificent DJ and order a Live Fast Die Young.
  • Foodie M.
    Foodie MeAugust 4, 2013
    Try their ivy rose.. Takes so nice and sweet if that's what you're into!
  • The Famous
    The FamousSeptember 16, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Summer cocktails ending soon, new Fall menu coming!
  • B M S
    B M SSeptember 18, 2014
    They have a good chicken sammiches ever 👌👌
  • The Famous
    The FamousSeptember 16, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    The Famous food!
  • Ashley M.heart icon on user image
    Ashley McAteeMay 6, 2015
    Hand crafted cocktails! 🍹🍸
  • Jenn W.heart icon on user image
    Jenn WongOctober 31, 2013
    Been here 25+ times
    Ah the Spice Trader. My favorite.
  • Yun D.
    Yun DingNovember 2, 2013
    Vagabond grillyard makes some pretty good burgers.
  • Ray
    RayAugust 26, 2017
    Weird vibe. Lounge-y but club music? Not into it.
  • Lana B.
    Lana BamiroMarch 17, 2013
    Most racist place on earth! Stay away!
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