I'm GLAD the younger generation still has a safe place to be themselves. West Hollywood isn't NEARLY as crowded as it was when I was younger. This must be pretty early in the evening. I haven't been here in years. Lots of new places that look GREAT!!! Hope you guys had a GREAT TIME!!
I used to “study” at the Abbey’s patio in the 90’s when it was just a coffee house and I was a UCLA undergrad. So weird to see a doorman and circuit boys lining up LOL. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
That is funny that you wrote used to study there because I used to study there as well. In fact, I study at both locations when it was across the street and also where it is now lol
"Gym" used to be a record store where my first record was ever for sale… Exactly 24 hours before it was officially released by the record Company, lol. And yes, we did get in trouble for doing that :-). I haven't been to WeHo in forever. So much has changed.
I grew up there in the 80s and want to talk about WILD? …. Whooo at 10:03 across the street was International Male clothing (badass) the Abby was the place and as a “Club Kid” we never waited in line hehe! Thanks for the walk of memories! I swear nothing has changed.
Thank you for this video. I’m coming to LA 🇺🇸 from 🇳🇱 and will be there 7-10 November, staying near the Hollywood Bowl. I’m a solo traveler and cannot wait to try out these bars! Is there any events in LA that weekend??
Thank you for watching. I don’t think anything out of the normal is happening that weekend. I hope you enjoy your trip. WeHo has pick pockets so I always keep your phone in your front pocket.
@@Versace24_7 Sunday Funday is always good in WeHo 4-8 pm Friday and Saturday nights it gets busy around 11pm. If there is a game on the the gay sports bars get busy in the day. Definitely book a Warner Brothers backstage tour if you’re interested in learning about Hollywood that’s the best one 2 1/2 hours for about 55 bucks. You booked directly through Warner Brother themselves
The Mother Load and Mickeys were my go to bars back in the 80s and 90s. You nephew is a natural in front of the camera👍🏻👍🏻thanks for showing us around❤️✌🏻🌈
Roccos used to be a bank that had a clock with temperature reading that you cud see from inside the old Mickeys before it got its second story and the temp say on Halloween wud never drop below 60F.
Wow! WEHO has changed. It has been over 10 years since I have gone out to any of the clubs in WEHO (I retired cuz I am now over 60). I have to say that Roosterfish was not a hot bar in Venice because of the crowd or even the bar itself. It only got a crowd on the weekends because it was the only gay bar to go to in the Venice area that wasn't a complete dive (partial dive...yes!). The fact that Roosterfish has gotten popular enough to expand into WEHO has my head spinning. Someone also needs to take Jalen to an actual circuit party if he thinks that any bar in the WEHO area gives off circuit party vibes. He said it himself; he has never been to a circuit party and that is obvious if he thinks any WEHO club is like a circuit party or gives off circuit party vibes. Even the Motherlode ditching its bullet proof front and opening up to the boulevard has my head spinning. Of course, the last time I was at the Motherlode. Jerry was the owner and could still be found at the first station of the large bar going down the one side.
Rage is Beaches. Did the Roosterfish keep the bar in Venice open? I live in DTLA now and moved out of WEHO in 2018 and literally haven't been west of Vermont in years. But the more things change, the more they stay the same. Did your Uncle used to go to Probe? Studio One?
@@davidargiro8306 thank you for watching. Studio one was the second gay bar I ever went too. Arena was my first. Roosterfish is opening in WeHo the one in Venice is now a str8 bar.
Thank you for watching…. I miss the pool tables trunks used to have. They have one pool table on the week days but I don’t go out during week days ( pool table is there Monday through Wednesday and then they take it out.)
Back in the late 90s Early 2000s Stache use to be the place most young celebrities hung out on a week night....I think either Wednesday or Thursday...The vibe was everything! I forgot what they called it, back then a lot of the clubs were incognito and you had to be on a guestlist or part of like an underground circuit where you'd get private invites...Pop up clubs were hot back then.
That used to be a sandwich shop across the street. Then he moved to current location. Then both neighbors closed down and he expanded. He sold it and not sure if he purchased it back.
It's very odd to me to see every bar with all these giant windows & people hanging on street patios. I'm used to places a little darker a little more...risqué. (Also, why are these bars still playing Gaga? I can't.) Great tour though.
Enjoyed watching but I guess I would be kind of pissed off if I had to stand in a long line every time I go to a club. But at least y'all got some nice eye candy strippers at some of the bars.❤
Thank you for your comment! I'm not sure I entirely agree, but you're right-the weekdays aren’t what they used to be. In the '90s and early 2000s, WeHo didn’t have 15 bars packed side by side. Now, it feels like there are too many concentrated in one area. I think WeHo could definitely use more dining options. Plus, a drink these days costs around $20 with tip, whereas in the '90s, it was between $7 and $12. I also believe that Gen Z doesn’t support WeHo like previous generations because they haven’t experienced the same level of hate and discrimination. WeHo used to be a safe space for the gay community, but today they feel comfortable going just about anywhere, and that might be contributing to the shift.
In LA, clubs and bars are lined up in strip centers facing the street, unlike my experience growing up in Houston, where clubs had a gritty, underground feel in converted houses or warehouses, frequented by club kids. 🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣
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I'm GLAD the younger generation still has a safe place to be themselves. West Hollywood isn't NEARLY as crowded as it was when I was younger. This must be pretty early in the evening. I haven't been here in years. Lots of new places that look GREAT!!! Hope you guys had a GREAT TIME!!
@@byronoden2715 thank you 🙏 and yes the younger generation has a safe place the past generations fought for it !
@@byronoden2715 so thank you for fighting for them the future
Loved old bars - The Snake Pit, Madams Apple, Mighty Fist, Sodom & Gamorrah's bar, The Blue Oyster Club.
Your nephew is a very good narrator, especially for his first time. Natural RUclipsr.
Thank you for the wonderful comment I will be sharing that with him.
Natural YouLuber.
Your nephew can make a great host with his good look and natural presentation in front of camera
@@angelliu168 thank you 🙏
I used to “study” at the Abbey’s patio in the 90’s when it was just a coffee house and I was a UCLA undergrad. So weird to see a doorman and circuit boys lining up LOL. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
That is funny that you wrote used to study there because I used to study there as well. In fact, I study at both locations when it was across the street and also where it is now lol
Thank you for watching
I remember when my BF and I went with his roomate to sign the contract to purchase the bar he named Trunks for 70k. He built the bar. I'm that old 🤣
Thank you for watching…..was That Bill? Bill was the last owner prior to Omar and Waldo owning it.
forget it was 1986 🤣
"Gym" used to be a record store where my first record was ever for sale… Exactly 24 hours before it was officially released by the record Company, lol. And yes, we did get in trouble for doing that :-).
I haven't been to WeHo in forever. So much has changed.
@@VocalVirgo what year was gym bar a record store?
Jalen...CUTEST SMILE EVER! 😊😊😊
Thank you for watching
Great tour! I Loooove WeHo and glad to see it so busy! Great video that’s for uploading ❤
@@Skipjordan73 thank you for watching and I appreciate your comment
I spent a lot of time there in my early 20s.(1990-1993)
I can't believe Revolver and Mickey's are still there.
Thank you for watching and yes I am too hahahah
thats nice of you showing a tour of west hollywood, mickys is my favorite
@@babyjoe9322 thank you for watching
@@biggooseadventuresits always packed on the weekends, what about on a sunday
I grew up there in the 80s and want to talk about WILD? …. Whooo at 10:03 across the street was International Male clothing (badass) the Abby was the place and as a “Club Kid” we never waited in line hehe! Thanks for the walk of memories! I swear nothing has changed.
@@Gardneronthewater thank you for watching ♥️
I went to Odyssey in 1980
@@garyt5582 nice tell me about that
So much fun thanks for sharing!!!!
Thank you 🙏
Hi guys😊 I'm 67 TY for a splendid stroll☺❤💜💙
Thank you for watching and you’re welcome
Jalen is a natural. Very cute too. Love him.
He is definitely a natural
Thank you for this video. I’m coming to LA 🇺🇸 from 🇳🇱 and will be there 7-10 November, staying near the Hollywood Bowl.
I’m a solo traveler and cannot wait to try out these bars! Is there any events in LA that weekend??
Thank you for watching. I don’t think anything out of the normal is happening that weekend. I hope you enjoy your trip. WeHo has pick pockets so I always keep your phone in your front pocket.
@@biggooseadventures thanks for the heads up!! 🫶
@@Versace24_7 Sunday Funday is always good in WeHo 4-8 pm
Friday and Saturday nights it gets busy around 11pm. If there is a game on the the gay sports bars get busy in the day.
Definitely book a Warner Brothers backstage tour if you’re interested in learning about Hollywood that’s the best one 2 1/2 hours for about 55 bucks. You booked directly through Warner Brother themselves
The Mother Load and Mickeys were my go to bars back in the 80s and 90s. You nephew is a natural in front of the camera👍🏻👍🏻thanks for showing us around❤️✌🏻🌈
@@Jimmerca thank you for watching
as an introvert who would probably never go this was great to see
Thank you for watching
Jalen - yes!!
@@thomascefalo938 thank you for watching
Roccos used to be a bank that had a clock with temperature reading that you cud see from inside the old Mickeys before it got its second story and the temp say on Halloween wud never drop below 60F.
You’re right Rocco’s used to be a citi bank. Thank you for watching.
Wow! WEHO has changed. It has been over 10 years since I have gone out to any of the clubs in WEHO (I retired cuz I am now over 60). I have to say that Roosterfish was not a hot bar in Venice because of the crowd or even the bar itself. It only got a crowd on the weekends because it was the only gay bar to go to in the Venice area that wasn't a complete dive (partial dive...yes!). The fact that Roosterfish has gotten popular enough to expand into WEHO has my head spinning. Someone also needs to take Jalen to an actual circuit party if he thinks that any bar in the WEHO area gives off circuit party vibes. He said it himself; he has never been to a circuit party and that is obvious if he thinks any WEHO club is like a circuit party or gives off circuit party vibes. Even the Motherlode ditching its bullet proof front and opening up to the boulevard has my head spinning. Of course, the last time I was at the Motherlode. Jerry was the owner and could still be found at the first station of the large bar going down the one side.
Thank you for watching. Jerry’s family still owns the motherlode and comes every year during pride . They are really nice.
Beaches sounds like my place! Cuz Ima rachet Beach!😌
Thank you for watching
He said it’s not for him multiple times, and then he said it was his top 3
this is be a very valuable video. a documentary on the queer clubscene of West Hollywood
Thank you 🙏
Rage is Beaches. Did the Roosterfish keep the bar in Venice open? I live in DTLA now and moved out of WEHO in 2018 and literally haven't been west of Vermont in years. But the more things change, the more they stay the same. Did your Uncle used to go to Probe? Studio One?
@@davidargiro8306 thank you for watching. Studio one was the second gay bar I ever went too. Arena was my first. Roosterfish is opening in WeHo the one in Venice is now a str8 bar.
Trunks is great, because it’s one of the few bars that are welcoming to POC. It’s. It a dive bar or less popular with younger people 🙄🙄
Thank you for watching…. I miss the pool tables trunks used to have. They have one pool table on the week days but I don’t go out during week days ( pool table is there Monday through Wednesday and then they take it out.)
La gay nightlife looks very intimidating 😭😭😭
Thank you for watching. It’s not as intimidating as this might look
Back in the late 90s Early 2000s Stache use to be the place most young celebrities hung out on a week night....I think either Wednesday or Thursday...The vibe was everything! I forgot what they called it, back then a lot of the clubs were incognito and you had to be on a guestlist or part of like an underground circuit where you'd get private invites...Pop up clubs were hot back then.
Thank you for watching and sharing
thank you gents!!
Thank you for watching
Stache closed but The bayou is open dear and honestly the Bayou is dive bar strong drinks and fun music on some earlier times
@@cuttingedgebeauty1 thank you for watching
Wait! Did Lance Bass’s club close?
Love the video cutie ❤
Thank you!!
That used to be a sandwich shop across the street. Then he moved to current location. Then both neighbors closed down and he expanded. He sold it and not sure if he purchased it back.
Thank you for sharing 😍
Jalen is a hottie!
@@domecenter2522 thank you for watching
Go girl 😂😂
Thank you
The economy has killed a few many bars all over los angeles.
So don't be shocked it you go LA you will not see some of these bars in West Hollywood 😮
@@fx3nonprofit12 thank you for watching
It's very odd to me to see every bar with all these giant windows & people hanging on street patios. I'm used to places a little darker a little more...risqué. (Also, why are these bars still playing Gaga? I can't.) Great tour though.
@@10-OSwords thank you for watching
honestly 😂
Thank you for watching
Mickys was the last place that me and Daniel went to
Since your user name doesn’t let me know who this…we all miss Mr Kang
Enjoyed watching but I guess I would be kind of pissed off if I had to stand in a long line every time I go to a club. But at least y'all got some nice eye candy strippers at some of the bars.❤
Thank you for watching. In those days you only went to one bar because it f the lines.
Lots of new club in WeHo
There definitely is a changing of the guard
Are you going to do your monthly Micky's Asian night?
@@trifonovfan9819 we will be doing our best to do monthly, are you going
Omg... I'm not very exited, I play classical music, okay? 😅
@@wuillymay8815 we love classical and thank you for watching
That used to be Rage club
It definitely used to be thank you 🙏
Catina?
We walked by Cantina and thank you for watching.
West Hollywood is so dead now compared to what it used to be 10 years ago.
Thank you for your comment! I'm not sure I entirely agree, but you're right-the weekdays aren’t what they used to be. In the '90s and early 2000s, WeHo didn’t have 15 bars packed side by side. Now, it feels like there are too many concentrated in one area. I think WeHo could definitely use more dining options. Plus, a drink these days costs around $20 with tip, whereas in the '90s, it was between $7 and $12. I also believe that Gen Z doesn’t support WeHo like previous generations because they haven’t experienced the same level of hate and discrimination. WeHo used to be a safe space for the gay community, but today they feel comfortable going just about anywhere, and that might be contributing to the shift.
Pornstar Matthew Figata walked right by you at 5:20 - 5:21
Thank you
those are not bars...they're gay clubs.
Thank you for watching
Yes times Infinity , SO IT IS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for watching
awww, thanks for the video, very entertaining, fellow Angelino here, Must visit west hollywood one of these days
@@bengarcia333 come visit
In LA, clubs and bars are lined up in strip centers facing the street, unlike my experience growing up in Houston, where clubs had a gritty, underground feel in converted houses or warehouses, frequented by club kids. 🔴🟠🟡🟢🔵🟣
Thank for watching but Texas has amazing BBQ