Redwood Bar & Grill ~ Downtown
316 W. 2nd St. ~ Downtown Los Angeles, CA 90012 ~ 213-680-2600 (TACO Map)
Downtown’s legendary Redwood Room has been ransacked by a bunch of pirates who swill microbrews instead of grog and munch on plates desgined by a Cobras and Matadors chef until 4 in the morning. TACO stowed away onboard for a secret debut of the gorgeously refurbished space during co-owner Dev’s recent birthday bash, which saw the old warhorse of a bar rocking with Djs and a performance by Phunky Munkey Spankers, under Jolly Rogers and a strong gun powder hold vibe.
The buccaneer-themed bar is ergonomic, as well as great, tasteful fun. There are several rooms and plenty of places to rest drinks and chill out. Officially opening in the middle of September before International-Talk-Like-A-Pirate Day, we think the Redwood is going to be the coming year’s most popular downtown spot to kick it or get rowdy with a small crew, without crushes of scenesters. Catch us here capping off our night after Charlie O’s.
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Sisco wrote:
This place looks funky, how big is it inside?
Posted on 07-Sep-06 at 12:21 pm | Permalink
Hadley wrote:
Pretty big, it has a bunch of different rooms. A lounge up front, main bar, booths in the back of that, than a spacious dance room in back. I like that they plan to stay open ’til 4, have cheap drinks, and are supporting a bar trolley for downtown.
Posted on 07-Sep-06 at 1:44 pm | Permalink
Steven wrote:
Awesome! I have to check this place out. It’s only three blocks from me…who needs a trolly when we can crawl home at 4am? lol I’m new to LA and didn’t know this existed…now I do, so thanks!
Posted on 10-Sep-06 at 12:54 pm | Permalink
alfredo wrote:
I like that downtown is getting a great bar scene… bar trolley would rock
Posted on 10-Sep-06 at 3:30 pm | Permalink
whateves.poop » I Yar LA!!! wrote:
[...] Second Stop - THE REDWOOD BAR is a brand new pirate bar that officially opened last night. Just at the foot of Bunker Hill downtown on 2nd and Hill, just out the tunnel that goes under MOCA and the Disney Concert Hall. This place was a posh ass pirate bar with cheap drinks, good metal music, only metal. There were pirate chicks with birds on their shoulder’s and no one was talking to them. This place get points for staying open till 4am. They are taking on the Pantry for late night grub downtown. [...]
Posted on 20-Sep-06 at 11:35 am | Permalink
Binky Tights wrote:
September 27, 2006
Binky Tights Van Nuys, CA
I’ve been to the Redwood. I’ve been to the proctologist as well. They both had me yelling “Ahoy!” Patch my eye Peg my leg I won’t be happy till I drain the keg Next time I thirst for a dirk between the ribs I’ll ring for a reservation. Its the schvizzle.
Posted on 27-Sep-06 at 7:53 am | Permalink
hkbebe wrote:
the pirate bar is the shiiiiiznit..
definately will be going there again..
mixed crowd.. not too shabby
Posted on 23-May-07 at 11:53 pm | Permalink
B wrote:
We just went last night, it looks nice and simple from the outside, but it was a real treat once you got inside, food is great, bartenders are nice and friendly, crowd is a mix. We really had a good time. shorts and flip flops, or a dress and heels, it all comes together nicely.
Posted on 31-Aug-07 at 11:24 am | Permalink
euthanasia wrote:
Spot looks nice, I might just need to roll through with the lady to check it.
Posted on 31-Aug-07 at 12:46 pm | Permalink
Hadley wrote:
Yeah, I also wrote an article on this joint for the LA Weekly about a year ago.
http://www.laweekly.com/best-of-la-2006/best-news-hound-hangout-turned-buccaneer-bar/14651/
Fun, great looking place, but the last couple times I went back the crowd was very fratty, but I always believe it’s who you’re with yourself that dictates a good time, not what others are doing, right?
Posted on 02-Sep-07 at 11:48 am | Permalink
redwood pirate bar wrote:
[...] Review at LA Taco (lots of pics) [...]
Posted on 03-Oct-07 at 6:33 pm | Permalink
Charlene wrote:
We went there and there were real pirates there! the “Buccaneers of Tortuga”
I have their card still and it was a GREAT Time. . never seen the place so packed as that night.
Thanks Redwood!!
Posted on 31-Mar-08 at 6:39 pm | Permalink
Angel wrote:
I followed the Buccaneers of Tortuga to the Redwood and had an awesome time. They are so much fun and entertaining. Never a dull moment when the Buccaneers are around! I’ll follow them anywhere!
Posted on 02-Apr-08 at 8:43 am | Permalink
Amy wrote:
Buccaneers of Tortuga Rock. . I also saw them at Point Mugu a few weeks ago. When will they be back to the redwood?
Posted on 02-Apr-08 at 9:45 am | Permalink