Information from the business
Great place for Local Rock bands but also good for picking up shows for big names.
Business Description from the Web
The Viper Room, the venerable Sunset Strip venue, has been sold. As of Feb. 1, the new majority owner is Pink Taco founder Harry Morton, whose father, Peter, founded the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Morton plans to keep the Viper Room name, and he hopes to capitalize on the club’s international cachet by opening other Viper Rooms in cities such as Las Vegas and Scottsdale, Ariz. Former owners...
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Intimate live shows and celebrity sightings attract tourists and locals to this well-known Sunset Strip club.
Tips About This Business
The lounge is glitterati catnip; celebrity sightings are common, even with a maximum capacity of only 250.
If you opt for street parking, be cautious of posted signs; most of the neighborhood streets are permit-only.
Editorial Reviews from the web
Small, dark and ultrahip, the Viper Room pulls in Hollywood locals, celebrities and tourists looking to hear live tunes, dance to DJ-spun beats or grab a drink. With only a few (typically reserved) black-vinyl booths lining the walls, the venue is generally standing room only. When not restricted to VIPs, the small downstairs lounge is relaxing, boasting plush seats and TVs simulcasting the...
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Small, dark and cool, this Sunset Strip haunt pulls in Hollywood locals, celebrities and tourists looking to rock out, dance all night or just grunge and grab a drink. With only a few (typically reserved) black-vinyl booths lining the walls, the venue is generally standing room only. When not restricted to VIPs, the small downstairs lounge is relaxing with plush seats and TVs simulcasting the...
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Other Reviews from the web
I was at the Viper room on Sunday the 18th of oct and a saw a really sweet band and i dont know who they are! The were an 8 piece group with a front man who dressed like a Nazi. They were awesome! Reminded me of 'system of a down'. I think their name was Visa or Veza, i'm not sure. Can somebody help me out?
Pros
+ Great Bar
Cons
- Very dark
Aces n Eights (Patrick Stone)
was spectacular. Best band of the night.
What a voice, what a performance, what a talent.
Pros
+ Best band in town
Cons
- none
Just went to see a show the other night and it was pretty cool. The girls there were pretty hot. Definitely want to check out another show here. Nice acoustics. Parking s*cks though. You have to pay at one of the lots or try to find a meter.
Pros
+ Nice place, good music
Cons
- expensive parking
Posted by shawnking33
on April 13, 2009, (Edited February 03, 2009)