R Bar

I always have a good time at R Bar. I prefer it on a quieter night to chill with friends in the cozy corner seating. Love the idea of a password!

This bar is super close to my boyfriend’s place so it’s really easy and quick to über there, which is a big plus! I love the ambience inside too, all the chandeliers and rococo decoration give it a cool vintage feel. I also love that there’s an area in the back where you can chill on comfy cushions, and there’s self serve water! Self serve water is a major benefit and not something you find at a lot of bars, so that makes it a cut above.
I like the music they play here, it’s not standard pop or EDM. Last night was rock/​alternative that still had a good beat, I enjoyed it a lot.
The drinks are good too, I usually get a gin and tonic or a Moscow Mule and they’re made well. It’s easy enough to order at the bar too, not impossible like it can be at some crowded bars or clubs.

This place is always a great time.
Although a bit smallish in square footage, the bar has plenty of seating and cozy corners one can use to converse with a friend or be the life of the party in a group setting. The dim lighting def sets the atmosphere. The bartenders are nice and most know how to stir up a great martini with a lemon twist. Yum! Over all, the people at the door and bar are welcoming. Been coming here for years (on and off), and the place only gets better, it seems.
Tips:
–Fridays and Sats are the wildest
–There’s a jukebox; bring singles to play to your heart’s desire (when no live band)
–Password required – make sure you come prepared to spit the right one at the door for a smooth sailing; otherwise, count yourself ousted! No R bar for you! :)
Cons:
–One restroom for the ladies, which can prove detrimental to the bladder. Drink responsibly, girls!

This bar is like a speakeasy, so you’ll need a password (located on their Facebook page) to enter when the bouncer prompts you for it.
This bar has a nice ambiance: dimly lit with candles guiding you along the way. They have a jukebox playing on nights when they don’t have a live band or Karaōke going. Their menu selection consists mainly of bar food from fries to chips, but they also have a dinner menu for if you’re really hungry. Drinks are usually the standard prices you would find at any Los Angeles bar: $ 5 — $ 7 for beers and $ 8 — $ 10 for mixed drinks.
This bar is popular with the hipster crowd and Koreatown locals. They also show Lakers, Kings and Dodgers games if you catch it on the right night.
Definitely a fun bar to visit if you’re in the area!

Punk the naysayers! Best bottomless MARGARITAS IN TOWN!!! Lovely folks run the place.

There has never been anything wrong with getting your day fade on, if it were a serious problem then bars wouldn’t be open for brunch. Or bartenders would only provide mimosas with your meal before noon but luckily for Americans we can get whiskey and a beer at 10 am and call it a hearty breakfast at R Bar. We swung in here on a Sunday morning to find only one other person having their liquid meal and the jukebox bumping the 80’s hits that make you scream like pre puberty. Anywho, we stuck around long enough for our stomachs to want some real food so got the tuna melt and the breakfast fries just to metabolize out alcohol. I can only tell you that a drunk tongue never lies and I swear my tongue was having an orgy in my mouth! But back to the drinking, R Bar has the best bartenders in all of K-​town and will give you the perfect excuse for a day fade.

My friends and I were pretty excited to check out this bar during a night out in KTown, as several of us had heard good things about it. We knew that it’s a speakeasy and that you have to pull up the password on your fb and show it through the peephole to get in. Well, we did that, and upon opening the door, the usher/​guard saw a bunch of Asians so he decided to ask, «Do you all speak English?» I was stunned. Like say what?!? Did you really just ask that?! What, because we’re all Asian, you assume that we’re fresh off the boat and don’t know English? For your information, we’re all Asian American (yes, is that still such a novel concept in 2015??) and speak perfect English.
And so what if we didn’t? I didn’t realize English proficiency was a requirement to get inside this shitty, wannabe hipster bar. Jesus Christ. Never have I been so offended by a business before I even walked in! What a sour start to our night…
And looking at the other recent reviews, looks like we’re not the only Asian folks who encountered racism here… We’re just really glad we didn’t waste a single dime on this gentrified, classless, and discriminatory establishment.
All in all, avoid if you’re not white. Because the R in R bar stands for… RACIST.

Employee (Manager maybe) flipping off and cursing out patrons?
NEVER again coming back here.
— Dark and loud
— Seats are small and comfort decreases with the more people you have
— At times may be difficult to get hold of server if busy

Wow this place is the most racist place ever. They treated us like shit. They were so fucking rude and just kept trying to argue and start shit. If your Asian never come here again. They will not treat you fairly.

CAN I SAY FUCK THIS PLACE. I wish I could give zero stars but giving one star and having the ability to write this review is far better than giving zero stars. Never will I EVER come back.
Not ever being racist because my best friend is white. But if you’re Asian, STAY THE FUCK AWAY FROM THIS PLACE. especially if you are trying to get drunk. They will take full advantage of you. They charged ALL OF OUR CARDS the wrong amount and one person twice. Who the fuck does that? The audacity for a manager to flick me off and say fuck you… I know your low class ass works as a bartender and you receive this kinda shit every night, I get it. But do not. DO NOT. Underestimate anyone. Do not disrespect your paying customers. DO NOT be unprofessional in a sense of business. I don’t care how drunk or sober they are, QUIT YOUR FUCKING JOB IN THAT SENSE. Don’t take your anger out on the customers. I will never return to this place even if they paid me.
They tried to tell us we are drunk and we don’t understand the tab… I’m laughing at your stupidity. This is why you’re working at this kind of shit hole.
AND gratuity is set for bills over $ 100. Haha.
Stay away. Everyone. Please. Do yourself a favor and your credit card. Now we gotta deal with the bank.

I found out about this place through an article on Thrillist. I want to like this place but I guess it’s not entirely fair to them for me to review them based on my first visit (ever) to their fairly new (ly implemented) brunch.
They’re known for speakeasy (at night obviously) and I couldn’t imagine that during the daytime and with their sports bar-​esque décor.
The servers were nice. But for some reason orders for 3 people took a very long time to arrive. And when they did, the food didn’t taste as good as it looked. They were very bland. My hash browns were burnt, and I even forgot to ask for extra crispy.
Just because it’s located in KTown doesn’t mean it’s Korean-​owned or –operated. It is anything but.
Parking is a bit of a hassle, so be prepared.

Check their Facebook for the password daily. If you don’t know it, the guy who opens the peephole won’t let you in. Once you’re in the environment is nice and calm. The drinks are fairly strong and it’s a decent speakeasy. I kind of wish they didn’t have the DJ that played a bunch of loudish music. A more lowkey type of background music seemed more appropriate. The workers are nice but they seemed understaffed and orders took a bit.

Is this place for real or a joke? It’s a joke, I hope or I’m just an idiot that walked into punk’d. You need a secret password to get in, so you have to wait outside and pull up your Facebook until you get it.
The service is super slow, I mean really slow! We waited at the bar for 30 min for a drink and still didn’t get one. We thought it would be better to get a table, we sat for another 30 min no waitress. I even waved at her. After an hour we went to brass monkey.
The service is horrible and not worth an hour or a minute of your time!!!

I don’t normally post negative reviews but when I do, it’s for Karaōke Sunday at the R bar.
Go to BRASS MONKEY instead!!!
The MC aka «FUN DMC» has got to go.

Had brunch at the R Bar and it was the best decision ever. Breakfast was inexpensive and delicious. The sangria was 2 for 1 and great. The service was outstanding. Our waitress was so nice, polite, and attentive. Plus we got two free shots.
I will definitely be coming back.

I really like this place! They have a lot of booths in the back, a nice drink selection, and staff are constantly going around and picking up glasses.
Need a password to get in, but it’s easily found on their Facebook and Twitter pages.
Only downside is is they only have 1 bathroom vs stalls so you end up waiting a while until it opens up.

Went to R Bar for a going away party with a few friends on a Friday night. You have to give them a secret password before you go in. Although it may seem «exclusive», you can easily find the password out through their Facebook.
Once we arrived, the bouncer was super secretive and was hiding behind the door. He told us we had to give him the password before he would even see our ID… weird. Anyways, once we got into the bar, it had a very speakeasy feel. Dark lighting, nice open bar area, with a live band. So, it’s not your typical «Koreatown» bar. They don’t serve soju here and they don’t offer Korean food.
I got their Moscow mule which was refreshing and good. Not as strong as I’d like but it was decent. Afterwards, I opted for their old fashioned. Meh. That’s all I can say… Super watery and not good. They used so many ice cubes (which is not how I like it btw).
What I did like was their service. Our server was hilarious! She gave us honest opinions about all the drinks and her recommendations were great. Four stars for service and a solid 2 stars for their drinks.

While livin’ it up here, I got an email. Baby? Guess what? I’m Unilocal elite! Woot Woot Woot.
I just had to come home and write this. R Bar is awesome! It’s one of my new favorite discoveries in LA! Went tonight to celebrate a good friends birthday with a party of about 15 people. Our waitress was Jules and Jeremy was the bouncer (he’s hot). Shout out to Susan who was rocking the mic! My friends adored her.
Drink: On point. The libations are crafted well, gifted pours and never be afraid to ask questions. Everyone who works here is awesome.
Food: My friend who is 6’3 ordered buffalo wings and he just sucked them down. A few friends got in on the action. I however, has way to much Kbbq so I didn’t partake.
Karaōke: YESSS! YESSS! MotherF&&8ing Yessss! Make sure you sign up quick because it gets full. I’d suggest having an idea of some songs before you come.
Parking: It’s sucks. It’s Ktown though so don’t throw shade.
Pro tips: Well drinks are $ 5 with cash and $ 7 dollars paying card /​/​You need the password look on facebook or call/​/​/​Don’t come here expecting to act bougie we don’t get down like that. We’re all about a good time, low drama, and memories./// Karaōke is Sunday and Wednesday/​/​Credit Card has a $ 10 minimum/​/​Make sure you tip for Karaōke, people gotta eat and live too//

Came here after a night of fancy dining. It was a great place to just come to, get a drink, wind down, and meet some fun new people. We were lucky enough to be there at a night that they had Karaōke. It was great to see everyone so into it. I’m also a little biased but I loved that the majority of the songs were in the 90s era. The DJ of the night was also a really fun dude as he sang back for everyone if they were up there solo.
Drinks wise, I didn’t have much to go on as my groups really only had one or two drinks each. But nothing was bad and the service was awesome.
Definitely come here if you get a chance especially on a Monday night.

I was in Korea town and decided to check out R Bar because it had great reviews. I really wanted to like it, but just couldn’t.
I thought it was fun that they ask for a password before letting you in. The décor in the bar area was nice, but we decided to sit in the dining area since we were planning to order food. Our server was very friendly, but the food was a let down. The Greek fries that we ordered were super salty and made no sense — why in the world would you put the feta cheese on the bottom of the plate, rather than sprinkling it on top of the fries?! The Carolina wings that the server had raved about were only ok, and the buffalo wings were good but nothing special.
I’m guessing that this is probably a good bar for drinks only. They’re well priced and the Moscow mules that we ordered were good. But R Bar is definitely not the gastro pub they are trying to be. Their food is over priced and not worth the long wait.