Virgil

Top choice in Silver Lake & Echo Park


An atmospheric, vintage-styled neighborhood hangout serving quality cocktails to local hipsters and arty types. A stocked calendar of entertainment includes top-notch live-comedy nights, with hilarious, subversive erotic fan-fiction improv on the third Sunday of the month. Other rotating events include booze-fueled spelling bees, storytelling events, bands and themed club nights, including '80s-themed Funkmosphere on Thursdays. Did we mention the jukebox?


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