November 28th, 2007: The Gold Room
The Gold Room
1558 W. Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90026
Wednesday, November 28th, 2007
On the second to last dive bar for 2007, we’ll visit an establishment that as of yet remains untouched by the tour. Tucked into a small storefront along Sunset Blvd. in the heart of Echo Park, The Gold Room would be your friendly neighborhood Latino bar if you happened to live here.
Decked out with purple florescent lights, a plethora of mirrors, and gold painted trophies, this bar achieves a unique aesthetic akin to a downtown mexican tienda selling those plug-in Jesus devotionals with multi-colored fiber optic lights and psychedelic spinning backgrounds. The milieu is further reinforced by a nice man who promptly offers you a bowl of popcorn and peanuts after ordering your first drink. If you happen to stay for another round or two, a plate of tacos or a lovely soup with tortillas will most likely be placed at your fingertips. The gratis botanyas combined with the drink special of a $1 shot of decent tequilla (or vodka) with the purchase of a beer will keep any bar-goer fed and well lubricated through the night.
As usual, the casual debauchery starts around 9PM and gets really interesting by 10:00. Come for one drink, or stay for one too many. Bring anyone and everyone, and join us for a great time in the middle of the week. If you arrive early or late, look for the people having a damn good time (it’ll be us), or start having a damn good time on your own (we’ll find you).
Carpe Drink’em,
Alex, Damien, & Travis, WDBT Co-Czars
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