Bar Details: Bar, Pool Hall, Billiards, Sports Bar, Live Music, Alternative, Rockabilly, Rock, Punk, Pool Table(s)[edit]
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"LOOKING for the gritty ambience of dearly departed L.A. rock dives such as Al's Bar and the Garage in Silver Lake? Dig out the earplugs and throw on a leather jacket, because your new favorite hangout lies to the east. Yes, Spike's Bar and Billiards is in Rosemead, but that only sounds like a distant land. From Silver Lake, it's about a 15-minute jaunt -- a shorter trek than, say, the Sunset Strip. And on Friday nights, when Spike's hosts a night called Rev It Up, it seems like a trip to the corner store, with spiffily groomed greasers, goths and garagers gathering to see bands such as the Chelsea Smiles, Los Creepers, Lords of Altamont and Calavera. The unofficial dress code? Black, black and more black."
2009-08-12
My favorite place to listen and dance to obscure 80s would have to be Spike's on Wednesday nights. The DJs are awesome and play a great mix of new wave,... [see more]
2009-06-20
Good music. Crowd is not too pretentious. Bartenders can be snotty. They could have a better beer selection. Fun when a live band is playing. [see more]
2009-06-16
GhettoFabulousI liked the music, hated the crowded, enjoyed being there with my friends and best part ever was the NO raider games shown here sign. Other... [see more]