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Backstage Bar & Grill

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10400 Culver Blvd (at Motor Avenue)
Culver City, CA 90232

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(310) 839-3892
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Backstage Bar & Grill - Culver City, CA
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Backstage Bar & Grill - Culver City, CA
Backstage Bar & Grill - Culver City, CA
Backstage Bar & Grill - Culver City, CA
Backstage Bar & Grill - Culver City, CA
Backstage Bar & Grill - Culver City, CA
Backstage Bar & Grill - Culver City, CA
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great bar. its been around forever. its one of those bars where you see all the locals and everyone knows your name. Fair prices and great services

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Saturday night I took 3 friends visiting from Pheonix to the Backstage Bar after finding it on citysearch. The reviews had been great so I thought it would be perfect. We got t...

Great neighborhood bar.... 9/21/2005

An ecclectic mix of people, from all different walks of life converge at this neighborhood watering hole. The friendly staff keeps you coming back. Although it can get a little crowded on Friday nights, this doesn't prevent good service. And for all you aspiring singers, check out karaoke on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. more
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Backstage ROCKS! 9/21/2005

The atmosphere is divey and down-to-earth, and despite it's proximity to Sony, it's one of the least pretentious, un-sceney bars I've been to in LA. Do not miss karaoke on Fridays and Saturdays--the regulars really belt it out and everyone else has a no-pressure blast! The firepit is fun and cozy, too, and there is almost always somewhere to sit. Pros: fun, divey atmosphere, cheap drinks, great people-watching Cons: loud on karaoke night more
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champagne taste and a beer budget 9/20/2005

Rarely do you find a bar with such affordable drinks and a better selection of food. It's the kind of place you can quietly hang out, or make your presence known. A real ""go at your own pace"" bar. more
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Bartenders point of view 9/19/2005

I bartended for many years from top NYC night clubs, dive bars to restaurants. When I move to LA from NYC, I went on search for the ultimate bar to work at. I finally found it! I worked at Backstage 6 months and I love it... Ben is a great boss! He spends most of his time making the bar the best that it can be. He buys customers drinks, asks they're opinions and knows their name.. It's a great locals bar... I know most of my customers by name and their drink.. I consider them my friends! I have been there for them and they have been there for me.... What more can you ask for! Thanks everyone who comes in! Your friendly bartender Cheryl To the comment about firing all the old bartenders for new,young, hot females! I am 39years old! There is no age discrimination there..... Pros: relax atmosphere, fun hang out!, cheap drinks Cons: not enough gals! more
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neighborhood bar 9/19/2005

The Best Bar Period. No lines, no door-guy with a list, no cover, no $25.00 valet parking, just the Best bar ever!!!!!!!!1 more
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A diamond in the Culver City rough 9/19/2005

Motor and Culver has never been a hopping destination for nightlife for good reason. It has the feel of a neighborhood, a place where people actually live and work rather than a place where tourists and trendies come to visit. That's why Backstage is such a great place to check out. It is neither a fly by night attraction for hipsters in search of a glitzy pickup spot nor is it just a hole in the wall where your uncle goes to drink Popov and watch the Kings and Dodgers. Backstage has been given a modest face lift of late - new TVs playing cool movies around the room, pictures of Johnny Cash on the walls, weekend karaoke, etc. - that complements its undisturbed and still defining characteristics - a down home, unpretentious, comfy dark, inviting place to drink and chat with friends. Oh, and the food is good, too. more
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It Really Is The Best Dive Bar! 9/19/2005

This is a bar for people who know what a REAL bar is all about: low key lighting, great juke box friendly people and of course a great selection of drinks. Not only are the bar staff pretty, they can make a mean drink. It won't be too long before this place blows up, so become a regular before the lines get too long. Pros: great drinks, great staff more
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no attitude and fun every night 9/19/2005

with a great mix, every night at this casual bar that feels like a terrific club is fun. karoake night is a hoot, with a few great surprise guests, and other nights can be great for watching sports or just hanging out with the regulars, which seems to include everyone very quickly thanks to the friendly staff. the burgers are the greatest, gaucamole, and fried onion !!!! more
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LOVE IT 9/19/2005

The atmosphere is great! I'm getting drunk there again for sure. Pros: Good Burgers, stiff drinks, Ms Pacman more
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a neighborhood bar 9/19/2005

the backstage has a chill, local, fun environment that makes you feel comfortable the minute you walk in. the bartenders are welcoming and pour a wicked drink. where else can you go, where they not only remember your name, but also remember your drink??? the prices rival the majority of los angeles bars with $3 beers. i love it. its like an extention of your home. Pros: inexpensive, hot bartenders more
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Still the best dive bar 9/18/2005

This place was and is the greatest dive bar in the LA area. Whether you want to get together with friends or co-workers, this is an excellent watering hole for having some beers, throwing some darts, and hitting on the cutie from the next cubicle. And that's what dive bars are all about. Pros: atmosphere, staff, grub more
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Great Parties 9/18/2005

My birthday party was the best at the Backstage! It was an awesome night. My friends and family had a great time and the staff was spectacular. The food was yummy and the KJ kept the party going. Great drinks, lots of laughs and lots of fun. Thanks so much. See you soon! Pros: cheap drinks, friendly bartenders more
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I Love This Place. 9/18/2005

The Backstage has a great, friendly vibe. The karaoke is killer. My friends and I always feel comfortable and have tons of fun. This is what a bar should be. It's my favorite. Pros: Great karaoke, Good drinks, Fun atmosphere more
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cody marks 9/18/2005

It really is the best damm dive bar in LA! more
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The Place For A Great Time 9/18/2005

If you are in the mood for fun, The Backstage Bar is the place to be. Its laid back, yet full of energy. The old- school style booths are inviting, but so is the dance floor, especially when your friends are singing along. The bartenders mix the best drinks, and the happy hour prices can't be beat. Whether your ready for a Bud Light, or Negro Modelo, shot of jager or Kettle One Martini, the drinks are more than accomidating. Perfect for a night out, or dropping in after work, at The Backstage, you are always among friends. Definetly worth checking out! Pros: Kareoke, Great Happy Hour, Hot Bartenders more
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What's with Backstage these days? 8/16/2005

Backstage used to be one of the most reliably friendly and laid back bars in L.A., but we went there on a recent Saturday night and found that in addition to the ""regulars"" there was now a much ruder, rougher element hanging out there. They seemed to be friends with the staff, based on the staff's indifference to these guys' abusive behavior. The place was packed, with no security guard or bouncer to step in and keep things under control when certain people got rowdy. It was a disheartening experience, and we won't be returning. more
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Used to be better 6/28/2005

I started going to Backstage just before they switched out the old staff. Great dive bar (still is), but the drink prices are on par with any other bar. So don't go expecting to pay $3/drink. Now you're looking to spend $6/drink. The Karaoke there is pretty decent (Fri/Sat nights), and the DJ is pretty good about getting to everyone on the list. On the whole, its an alright place, but I do miss the cheap drinks. Pros: Karaoke, Darts Cons: Price more
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I miss the old Backstage 6/3/2005

It broke my heart when Backstage was sold to new owners in January. The friendly bartenders who knew every customer and every drink by heart was promptly fired for a younger staff (even the sweetheart waitress at the grill was let go!). In addition to raising their prices from $3-4 a drink to $7-10, they also completely shrugged of their regulars. I'd been a weekly (sometimes daily) partron for well over two years and was deeply offended when my party was told to ""quiet down"" because we were upsetting the ""regulars"". I walked out and have not been back. Where ever all the previous employees went, we miss you! Pros: used to be special Cons: expensive more
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Owner Message

  • The Backstage Bar & Grill is a legendary place that's been around for over 70 years.

    Located across the street from Sony Studios, the Backstage has always been a studio hangout, but now it's also a favorite spot for birthday & private parties. And, The Backstage has the cheapest drinks and Best Bar Food in town.

    Karaoke is great here, even if youre not a fan. It's L.A.s top-rated karaoke. Every Thur, Fri & Sat.

    The Backstage is the top spot on the Westside for Sports. All the games in HD on 10 plasmas.

    Our food has been named the Best Bar Food In Los Angeles. The only bar kitchen in history without a freezer or microwave.

    The Backstage is an old school place. Dim lighting, cozy firepit & friendly staff.

    Drink at the bar that the Munchkins called home (really).

    Visit our website: www.BackstageCulverCity.com

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  • In Short
    This dive bar is like a 1970's après ski lounge, complete with rich wood walls and a roaring fire pit to sprawl around. It has all the casual atmosphere of a mountain lodge,...

  • 10/23/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Daily 11am-2am
  • Payments: Discover, Master Card, Visa, American Express
  • Neighborhoods: Washington Culver
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