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Google reviewers rate Troubadour 4.7 out of 5 based on 1476 reviews, highlighting its intimate atmosphere, historic significance, and reasonable pricing for food and drinks. Customers frequently praise the friendly bartenders and excellent acoustics, noting that the small size creates a close connection with performers. Recurring criticisms involve difficult parking situations and overcrowded standing areas, while some low-star reviews mention unfriendly staff interactions and inadequate security handling of disabled guests.
Data from Google, last updated November 10, 2026.
1,476 Google reviews we collected
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“Cheers 🍻 to bartenders who are so personable & welcoming.”
“Although some of the staff members were nice, the one staff member on the security team that was really rude ruined my experience.”
“This was a fabulous venue and they had very affordable ticket prices.”
“Now there’s no food because I asked for a receipt and was overcharged.”
“I went to OZMA's show at the Troubadour from November 29 to December 1, 2024, and the venue made it a fantastic experience.”
“Tipping culture and terrible customer “service” (or lack thereof) is getting absolutely out of control.”
“I highly recommend it to anyone looking to see their favorite artists in a legendary venue.”
“I would recommend ear plugs if you don't want ringing or have tendonitis because they run it very hot.”
“…Hollywood Library is $6 flat rate (at least on the day I went) and a quick and easy walk to the venue.…”
“…d us lined up, so he wasted a lot of our time and ended up causing a delay with the schedule/entry.…”
“My 11-year-old daughter said it was the best night of her whole life because, she got to be right up front and see True Blood band.”
“What a scam, these people should be ashamed to profit off of people like that.”
“While I was communicating to my daughter who has autism, she was telling me to go leave it in the car instead.”
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4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Disappointing and somewhat unfriendly staff with a few notable exceptions.
We had a great time at the Troubadour, such a cool environment filled with excitement and positivity. We absolutely loved it. Such an experience, I would highly recommend. We went to see Culture Wars, who were very good, along with the support band who were very talented.
Awesome the ultimate totally fantastic
It's a nice, classic, small venue worth some balcony seating and both an upstairs and downstairs bar.
We had an amazing night watching Jackson Dean in such an iconic venue. Good bar, felt safe and really intimate venue with a fantastic atmosphere.
What a place, so many artists have played here, Elton, Rolling Stones. It's still a time warp and yoh can feel what it would have been lime back in the late 60s and 70s. 100% worth a visit for a gig. Decent priced bar and food too.
Cheers 🍻 to bartenders who are so personable & welcoming. I hadn’t been back in decades & it is still exactly the same which is the main thing that makes it so special. Try to go early or stay late after to really take a good look at the artists on the wall & look at the history.
Good place for live music.. check schedule before and book upfront.
Had so much fun here. Fantastic venue.
I love the Troubadour. Best venue in LA. The history but also how well it is run. Special shoutout to Rudy who keeps everyone organized and moving swiftly when it comes time for doors. He has such a great attitude.
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