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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try the Key Lime Pie Martini... Best drink I've ever had in my life!
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine a materialized version of the song "Gay Bar" by Electric 6. Take away the dive-iness and add some slutiness. That's the Abbey.Also: Longest bathroom line of my life.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, it's West Hollywood at it's pretentious best. One comes here accepting that fact. And among the gay bars, probably the most straight-people friendly, in the sense that they won't cock you to...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If not the faggy, pretentious, fake, rude, whorish, gossipy & back stubbing, meet market clientA�le, this place would of get 4 stars as it is gorgeous & well designed!Y'all know deep down, what I say...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful Place! Yummy food during the day, and great drinks and dancing at night.OK...so I tricked my boyfriend at the time into being my date and told him it wasn't a gay bar and that he would fit...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Overrated.People are posers, drinks are over priced, their breakfast menu is tasteless, and their bartenders are unfriendly. ... if you like that, enjoy yourself.
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3.0 of 5 stars.
When the Abbey comes as topic of conversation, i often find myself saying how this place is for posers, fake, rude people and desperate wanna be's who cant think of a better thing to do....
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went out with a few friends here for a good friend's bridal party/bachelorette party/send-off party on a Saturday evening. IT WAS SO FUN! The music was a non-stop array of dance tunes that left...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Anyone who frequented The Abbey before SBE took them over (5 stars back then) can share a tear in my beer (or, key lime pie martini seeing as it is still Summer and it IS The Abbey I'm writing about)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To experience the hearbeat of WeHo would be go to the Abbey. I feel obligated to recommend it as a first stop once you set foot anywhere in WeHo looking for a great night out. All walks of life here...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey is your typical trendy gay bar in West Hollywood where everyone is competing to be seen (even though some shouldn't be).The staff can be a hit or miss- either really attentive (even though...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great place to just come and socialize with your friends or meet new people. It has a great atmosphere and great music. The drinks are strong, but pricey. This is definitely a place you want...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. You can hang out with straight and gay friends. Staff is very friendly, and best Mojitos.
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite places in LA is the Abbey without a doubt. Great drinks, good food, the staff is friendly and normally the service is superb. Generally a good looking crowd which is always a plus...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Can't get enough of the Abbey!
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place. Recently just had a 30 person dinner there for a friends party. They were so accomodating and the ambience is fun, the energy is happening, great music, affordable food and great...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ahhhh loved it here. such a great night. to start things off, my friend and i had martinis, which were SUPER GOOD. POTENT and very tasty. we got there around 9, and we were lucky enough to get a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to come for brunch, lunch or dinner. Typical american menu but the portions are HUGE. Food is always good and they get their amazing deserts from Sweet Lady Jane. Great drinks and great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is people watching prime time. Love it. You've got naked man dancers with sock schlong slings doing awesomely bad jirations to awesomely bad techno, drag queens, some lesbians, and a surprising...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Now that im new to Weho I wanted to make this my spot but its overly crowded. I mean really butt packed (pun intended) Seriously the drinks arent too bad I guess in comparision of whats around. 6...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Welcome to the Gay-borhood! I've been here twice, and I must say it's simply FABULOUS! You think you've been transported to the French Quarter in New Orleans with the very funky building and decor...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Although I spent many formative years in Southern California, a few weekends ago was the very first time I partook of the goodness that is the grAbbey, err, Abbey as it's more officially known. And...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i will give this place a 3 with hopes for a 4 next visit. i guess cuz its an older crowd, meaning more relaxed and less chances of encountering a d-bag, this place is cool. my sister and i would come...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite bars ever. Great music, strong drinks. It's fun to come any time of the day. I've spent many sunny afternoons here as well as blurry, crazy nights with friends. This place has come...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is basically my new favorite gay bar in America. It's beautiful, it's big, it's open, the bartenders are good looking, the crowd is good looking, parking wasn't bad, and there was a decent crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to love??The hot bartenders, the hot boys that come here nightly, or the curiously strong cocktails?? This is one of my all time favorite bars in L.A. Decent Happy Hour. I'm almost here on...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One word... AMAZING. I had the best time when I hit this bar with my boyfriend. The decor is tasteful and the crowd is unpretentious. The food is great too, though we have never had full-on meals...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really like the Abbey. The food is good. The macaroni and cheese is the most fattening thing I have ever eaten in my life. It's relaxing. The atmosphere is cool. They have 3 or more types of iced...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
all around, just wham bam thank you ma'am! not my usual scene but that's what i LOVE about of it! ever get tired of the same 'ol shit? ever get tired of the SAME faces your constantly around? yeahh, i...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I found The Abbey back in 2003 on my way home from a concert at the Hollywood Bowl. There was a line of people waiting to get into Here Lounge which is right next door. I remember my lightning fast...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to The Abbey last night for work. It was my first time to a gay and it was very entertaining to say the least. I enjoyed the middle-aged theme with the dark lighting and candles on walls. You...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. I'm glad I really had a good first time. I didn't know that the place was so huge inside. Although the drinks were a bit expensive, let me just say two words: Abbey Lemonade.
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a while since I've been here. It's still as a remember it--awesome. Great drinks, music, go-go dancers, and beautiful people!
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the interior here. The decor is awesome and there are plenty of beautiful chandeliers to go along with it.There are three bars with fast and friendly bartenders and plenty of space to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Probably my favorite spot and a breath of air compared to the crappy sports bars across LA. The food is very good for a bar, breakfast especially, though some of the desserts can be odd. They use...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It had been nearly a year since I'd seen him and he wanted to have a drink and catch up. I said sure and asked him where to go. He was accomodating, but I don't know too much of WeHo."This is your...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So.... The first couple of times I went here, it was AMAZING. Super hot waiters being all friendly, delicious macaroni & cheese, orgasmic cheesecake.... LOVE. However... I recently went there, and the...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, well I dislike being a hater, butno, wait, who am kidding: I LIVE for it.Oy, where to begin? I guess I could say that it wasn't as good as it used to be, or that the food borders on inedible,...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, any night involving faux-hawks, sweater vests, shiny male go-go dancers and endless Lady GaGa r-r-r-remixed in every possible way is gonna be a fun night. When you walk into the Abbey, you just...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't here for very long, but it was really snazzy on the inside, and my raspberry-vodka/sugarfree-redbull concoction came with raspberries in it, which amused me; I usually get a lemon.I'd like to...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Having moved from Gay Mecca aka San Francisco to LA...I was excited to see LA's gay clubs. The Abbey is one of my faves. The ambiance is very nice, lovely decorations, entertaining shows, one of the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went back for dinner recently. Much improved.
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this Place It is A very Laid Back and Relaxing Place to hang out with friends Old and New And the Staff Cannot be Beat Make Sure u get their Early...... to get a nice Seat And the Food The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am a fan, though it can be a bit on the crowded and pretentious side. This is the place where the famous gays have been known to take up residence. I've not been blessed to recognize anyone as such,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boss, who is gay, had his b-day bash there the other day.And ALL of us felt real comfortable - gay, straight or whatever.Very beautiful place, too! Great design/ambiance and all.And the drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Let me first tell you about straight, drunk girl...Straight, drunk girl was with a straight, douchy looking dude at the table next to us. Enter 2 more straight, more seemingly sober girls. Add in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the place, I'm not gay but I always had a lot of fun there. The music is great, the people are always nice and the place is really cool. I really like the fact that you can spend your night...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I HEART THE ABBEY!! :) Always come here when my friends are visiting from San Fran. It's a cool spot with good music, and the staff are fun! :) The food is typical bar food, so set your standards...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
abbey is my friend. love this place for the crowd. it is one of the friendliest spots.... people randomly stopping you to talk as you walk by or chatting you up as you order a drink at the bar....
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a cool, cool place. I love the Abbey. Now if the address didn't already make this abundantly clear, you need to be gay friendly to go here (or at least not be any kind of a homophobe). It is a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LLLLLOOOOVVVVEEEE The Abbey! Not only does Brittney hang out here (source: Us Weekly) it also got a shout out on Entourage, when Lloyd (Arie's gay assistant) went here =) I came here with some...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Been meaning to add my review of this place among the more than 400 reviews it already has, but I've been busy spending most of my weekends here for the past 2 months so haven't gotten around to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I Love the Abby! it is a little hard to walk in with all the people but you can get lost in this place! the people here are fun and vibrant. the drinks are a little expensive but the vibe of the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Over-priced drinks, pretentious clientele and WAY too many straight people who are there only because it's the "trendy" gay spot to hang out. I miss the old days of The Abbey, back when it was smaller...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Have a slew of friends (gay, straight, bi and whatever else they may be) and cant make a choice of where to hang? Please them all and go to the Abbey. This place is an all around crowd pleaser.The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went for one of my friend's birthday parties (21st). Took a taxi from the Roosevelt on Hollywood & La Brea to Santa Monica & Robertson. I know, who takes a taxi in L.A. these days, right?!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I went to The Abbey, there was a massive line down the block. Curious, I kept waiting as I nervously scanned the ultra-beautiful, gay crowd. As I got closer to the door, it seemed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here late Friday night, so naturally it was packed. Thank goodness for public transportation, otherwise you'd circle forever looking for parking or pay for the outrageous parking lots. The...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was shock to find out that I've actually never write a review for Abbey. What a shame (knock myself on the head LOL).Been here a few times for drinks and only twice for food.I got to say that before...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you have been in LA more than two weeks then you've probably heard of The Abbey, a West Hollywood (and beyond) favorite. This long standing establishment is always bustling with local scenesters...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here on plenty of occasions and have yet to have a bad experience! ok maybe just with parking...but you soon forget about that after you step into this crazy fun filled area. The men are...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE the ABBEY! Apparently, according to a few of my good friends, this is the place to be on sundays and indeed it seems to be true. Sunday evening at 6pm and this place is packed like a club on a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While Sunday nights find the Abbey totally packed, weekday nights offer a good, local crowd without the bustle of the weekend folks. You get a bit more attention from the hunky staff -- our server...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome place day or night! Night time- great vibe, yummy drinks, hot gogo dancers.Good time to be had by all. Gay or straight!
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey is the first gay bar I've been to and i LOVED it. Gay guys alcohol ..you can't even ask for a more fun time :) Every single person there is hella cool. There's chandeliers and fireplaces...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come here a lot back in the dia. I really like the food here before it gets all criznazy crowded- like after lunch but before dinner. They have got great drinks and hot bartenders. I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, I'm a convert. I would LOVE to have a birthday planned for me here!Having said that, AAAHHH! The whole of LA gathers here at night! Too much, I say!When the dance floor has been replaced by a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey.... Straight girls, and their gay friend's favorite place...I haven't been here during the day yet, but at night...It's a festival! When I was there last, I was sitting there with my date...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here to celebrate my friends birthday. Loved the decor, music, and the drinks. Cocktails averaged about $12. Getting a drink wasn't so difficult because there were 2 bars available. There's no...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Step in and the first thing that caught my eye was the male bar dancer! But seriously, if you're open to try new settings...this has got to be the place to check out. The reviews have it and I had a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always have a good time here. Drinks with friends and gay pizza afterwards. Doesn't get any better than that. My favorite bar in WeHo. Although, I still haven't been to Mickey's since it went...
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is huge, a sprawling wonderland of West Hollywood culture. (I'm using the term "culture" loosely here.) San Diego doesn't have bars that you can actually get lost in, but the City of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If prohibition were to ever become a law again, it'd be a direct result of the Abbey's drinks. These dangerous elixirs of sweet delight take no prisoners, and at $10 and up, I'm glad for it. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Abbey,I'm sorry I wasn't feeling you two weeks ago. You stole my heart again with your wild DJ Friday night and much better go go dancers. The blond one who thought he was a ballerina was a hoot....
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has most of the elements I like: an outdoors part (in fact, a very large one), attentive service, strong drinks, pride in ownership (i.e. it looks awesome and is very clean), lots of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow...I have never seen so many gorgeous men under one roof until I came to Abbeys...GORGEOUS I TELL YA!!!!! Too bad they're all gay. I never wanted to be a gay man as much as I did that night. This...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Micky's opened a few weeks ago and you know how West Hollywood gets when fresh meat is in town. I'm going to bet that the attitude in the Abbey was influenced by this new queen. Although, the Abbey is...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Outstanding bar, nicely decorated, great outdoor space, and, well let's be honest, the bartenders are HOT! The drinks are pricey ... with plentiful options for flavored martinis if you like....
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend took me to The Abbey to have a change of scenery. I never been and boy was it CROWDED!! The vibe here was pretty good. The only problem is that once I got to the bar I don't remember much...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not only does this place have some of the funkiest decor, it also has by far the best martinis in town! I highly recommend the mango, raspberry lemon drop, and the decadent chocolate banana martinis....
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: 4 Bars! Awesome Crowd; Very Laid Back Restaurant Next Door! Cool BouncersCons: Drinks are waaay too strong Bartender can't make a French 75
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
RECOMMENDATION: The drinks are hella strong..well at least i think so..The abbey is a great to be on friday nights..this place is known to be a lesbian bar, but all sorts of people come.. gay or not....
yelp.com - user review - 05/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, I know every gay guy/girl really love the Abbey and so do I. I think they have a great atmosphere and outdoor bars with standing and seating space that makes this place a perfect California scene...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For some reason, I imagined myself going to the Abbey and making friends with drag queens who would share my love of makeup, glitter, and lucite platform heels. When that didn't happen, I wasn't at...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey is a fun place. I enjoyed it so much, I love how trendy it is. There is such a mix between gay, lesbian, & straight people. Everybody was mixing and having a great time. I would have...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite easily one of my top 5 fav places!! HOWEVER!! good music, super too cool, great drinks! Killer patio. Hot men & women...fun
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ok so me my friend and my boyfriend go here, and mind you my boyfriend is a total homo phoebe but we had an awesome time!!! the bartenders are sooooo hot and "gay for pay" so girls feel free to get...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a friend that likes to come here on, what a Yelper referred to as, "Ghetto Bootie night". (Yeah, racist much?) I went on a Saturday night. I love a diverse crowd. I don't need to hang out with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a Friday for lunch with two friends but have been here once before in the past as well. The decor at The Abbey is really cool. Lots of candles and wrought iron fixtures along with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is trendy therefore its the place to be seen since some A-listers seem to drop by here and there. Martinis are what they are mostly known for and typically make. They are overpriced and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for lunch and had a great time. I love the outdoor patio, the music they were playing, and the layout. I had a mojito that came with a stick of sugar cane, which was a nice touch. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
because of the awesomeness of this place, i only go here during three specific times:1. when i'm single2. when the relationship's new3. when i don't feel bloatedit's guaranteed to drop the panties.be...
yelp.com - user review - 04/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thursday evenings I'm finding are perfect for me, because it's close enough to the weekend that people go out, but not jam-packed full of people to where you can barely fit beside the fame-whoring,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've never had a bad time at the Abbey. It's always got a good vibe goin' on and no one is trying to get up in yo biz. Maybe I should frequent gay bars more often.I came here for lunch the other day...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
All gay, all the time. This and Here Lounge are our fave spots in WeHo. They are conveniently located right next door to each other, so you can hop over when you feel like it.The nice thing about LA...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love The Abbey and consider it rightfully the headquarters of all gay life in LA, if not the world. The line outside moves quickly. It's spacious and encourages all sorts of wandering. Drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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I find this place so incredible that it remains such a destination, with a staff that couldn't care less to serve you. On several visits we have sat down or sat at the bar and were completely ignored for as...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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Much better choices in the area, the only reason this place survives is it's location and outdoor area- food and drinks are overpriced. Food quality is poor and presentation is pretty boring...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Overpriced, overcrowded and poor quality food. Only positives are the location and outdoor space!
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
EVERYONE is welcome here. The food is soo good, the atmosphere is beautiful and always has good energy. Consider yourself warned. The drinks here are killer strong. One second youre thinking, man this...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was the place to be sceen and has a great drink menu. However prices have gone crazy for regular drinks not to mention $4/water bottles. So be prepared to pay and wait for your drink...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The legendary Abbey that everyone was talking about.When one of my friends told me one day to go with her to Abbey, and I asked what kinda of place is that she just said a gay bar. Since, I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I Love The Abby!Good food!Good Drinks!Just not Cheap!I love the music here!People are fun and friendly... except the bathroom staff.
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVED this place!!So my friend and I were meeting a few people here on a saturday night. Of course, being girls, we left late and got there around 11:30pm (ok, so not that late, but I usually like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
loved it !!!! anything go's gay / straight whatever .great place to go have a drink and hang out with your local fashionistas. the drinks are actually good nice and strong not watered down lame drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We were hungry last night, and in search of comfort food. Enter The Abbey. It was such a nice night and we wanted to be outdoors.On the Yummy List:The Beef Sliders on Pretzel BreadThe Tomato and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to The Abbey for a while now, and I've never been disappointed. The food is good bar fare (but then again, I've never tried anything more ambitious here -- always seem to be in the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i came here on a tuesday night specifically because they were participating in drinkeatplay's screw the recession. i came here with zero expectations and left fat, buzzed and happy. i really loved...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sunday mornings a bit rough around the edges you can find me and a few friends enjoying cocktails, appetizers, and brunch. The abbey while well known for being a great club is also a fantastic place...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Can I get a rum and coke??" "Excuse me?""Can I get a rum and coke??"And then this phrase repeats three more times maybe...why?? Because the pumping music here is a bit on the loud side, but hey,...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have you seen the movie, "Caligula"? No reason I ask. It's a good movie. ..I'm veering off track. "To The Abbey", I shout into my poor friend's ear. That better teach you to sit so close to me. I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Not the same old Abbey. Tends to draw a "bridge and tunnel" crowd ever since being bought out.
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What I like:The amazing mojitos with real sugar cane sticks! This place has made the best mojitos, in my opinion, and it's been rare to find another place that tops it. I do like the decor, since it...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What is better than dancing to cheesy pop songs with your girlfriends on Fat Tuesday, drunk on overpriced but surprisingly strong drinks, while wearing colorful and electrified beads provided by...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is huge! At least three rooms for people to chill in, yet despite the room it was STILL pretty crowded, which speaks multitudes to how popular the place is.Pretty people, nice outfits,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Woo hoo fun! Every kind of man to look at...too bad they probably dont want to touch me.
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's a weho bar for everyone including stright men who want to still keep their muchismo. I never had a bad time here. Good looking people and lots of fun and hard ass drinks!
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree, Danielle F., The Abbey is VERY gay, BUT who cares? This was the first place I had been to for brunch when I arrived in LA. I couldn't keep focused on my cousin and friends because I was...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey is pretty much the central nexus of West Hollywood nightlife (whether they like it or not) ... its has become kind of a cliche, and for that reason, most natives dismiss it., "Oh, I don't go...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
GAY Bars are AWESOME. Especially The Abbey :]Ridiculously good looking muscular sweaty hot pants wearing guys everywhere....too bad they're all gay :[ I had so much fun watching the go-go dancers....
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great bar.. mix crowd.. no lines.. no cover..expensive drinks, but its LAim a fan.. classy joint.
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely past it's prime. It's become over run with bridge and tunnel trash. Still go for the occasional brunch but definitely not the "place to be"
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank you so, so, so much, God, for this place! I am harsh when giving ratings, but I have to say that The Abbey is god's gift for the gender-confused-gay-bisexual-transexual crowd. It's also a gift...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never been here for dancing, but I did come here once for a quiet dinner with a good friend and I enjoyed it. The food was terrific. The mojitos were so yummy. The decor was a feast for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey is so gay that it's flaming. Hot men in tight jeans flaunting their stuff can be seen as far as the eye can see. Who cares if they don't pay attention to me? The eye candy is simply...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Place looks gorgeous and no cover. But I think we stopped by when it wasn't happening (Thursday night... boo). Will give better rating when I check it out on a better night.
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
No matter how hard I try I just cant get my fiancee to have lunch with me here. Why is that? It hurts my feelings because it's one of my favorite places. I've been here with my 'festive' friend one...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No room to dance. Mediocre DJs. But they make GREAT drinks (Blackcherry Effen and Sprite, and AMFs are my favorites). Also, if you want to swing by for lunch or dinner, the Hummus is some of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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this place is incredible! i love everything about it, from the service to the drinks! you can't be it!
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do not have much experience with clubs, non the less West Hollywood clubs, but I had a blast a the Abbey! The crowd was fun and friendly, no bitchy girls and creeper guys. The drinks were so...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is just gay. Haha j/k, no really it is gay. First, parking is a bitch, I think I found street parking a half a mile away only because all the nearby streets have these bs "No Parking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
there's nothing i can write that hasn't been written before.the mojitos! the mojitos!sunday brunch is always nice - good mellow crowd (sometimes) with decent food - doesn't make you go wow, but it's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went during the day. Their food isn't spectacular. It's a big "meh." Some of it was too rich and loaded with too much cream (though I'm a fatty and I liked cream). I really liked the decor, though...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I WANT TO GIVE THE ABBEY 10 MILLION STARS!!!!I love, love, love, love, LOVE The Abbey!It's the greatest restaurant slash lounge slash bar to hang out at in town! I'm sorry San Diego but you have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I got 30 free drink tickets for this place. I don't care for the music so I'm going to meet people and get you all drunk. 30 lucky people will enjoy my presence for 2hrs tonight. I'm not even trying...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey always ends up being our backup plan, but it definately never fails. No cover, hot (albeit mostly gay) men, huge drinks, great music. It's a fun place for a girls' night out minus all the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We live close and its always a fun time to go out. our main complaint is the price of drinks. outrageous. seems like it gets more pricy each time we go there. We stopped getting drinks and just go...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the place when it was smaller and more low-key (well, as low key as it can get in weho) so that is why it has been reduced in my estimation from a 4 to a 3 star place. The martinis are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really like this place. I didn't try the food but it looked good. Only had drinks. Very cute. So much fun too. It was happening during the day. There were gogo dancers at 1 in the afternoon. Only in...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So here's le deal beezies... My friend lost her cell phone around midnight when it was hella crowded, the security people found it in under 30 minutes and in general seemed to be working on the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hmm...Abbey...Abbey...Abbey...I love this place! I love almost everything about it...from the beautiful fireplace to those little peep holes on the walls (you know you wanna peep too). I've never...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a great pork chop dinner there but my friend's steak was pretty terirble. Eat with caution. Otherwise a great place to hang out.
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went back to try the food. It was excellent. It was more of a late (light) dinner than a full fledged meal. But it was very tasty nonetheless. I had the chicken strips and they were tender and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think that this place is really beautiful. I give 5 stars plus for the ambiance. The patio and cushy booths, outside bars, white lights, and greenery produces a very loungey and classy bar. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Abbey is a really nice place to come and catch up after a crazy work week. The berry martinis are so yummy! Bartenders are to die for, man....lol. Drinks can be a bit pricey, but it is worth it!...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey is one of those places that I always try to visit when I go to Los Angeles. Its a great place to have brunch, day drink and have pre-cocktails before a night out in the town. They have a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place to hang with gay/straight friends. Everyone there is awesome cool and just having a "gay ol' time!" Drinks are strong. One major complaint is the music confusion! One minute it's trance,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*super cute place in a cute neighborhood*sweeties all around from bartenders to bar-goers*decently priced and delicious drinks (apple martinis <3)*music you can swing your hips to*all 'round good...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey, once the center of gay nightlife in Weho, is now a sad ghost of its former self since being taken over by the SBE group. The crowd has become quite trashy, Sunday nights have turned into...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Haven't had the food here so I can't give the extra star yet, but wow--I could go for more gay bars after this. I just like how I generally don't get any attention here. I can just sit and grab a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nightlife marauders such as myself and the bfff Stephen, love to find popular stomping grounds in the heart of some swanky boulevard, especially one with indoor with outdoor terrace ogled by busy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nice dim atmosphere with accents of red and gold. High exposed wooden beam ceilings, cozy booths, dimly lit chandeliers, and fireplaces to set the mood, statues stand all around the patio with water...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Our bartender was ridiculously hunky (even if he was on the shorter side), efficient with his job, and made an incredibly strong drink. If you're looking for a place to booze someone up and take him...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
They have it all, name it!Hot men (yep! but they don't play my way ), awesome martinis, great music, great food - - someone once told me how I could have mac and cheese at this place, if you get my...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Okay.... I remember the days of The Abbey when there was one coffee bar and a pool table. Then there was the first remodel, which was cool. Then there were other remodels and they were cool--but...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met a friend here for drinks and apps last night....turns out I really like this place. The decor is absolutely beautiful- outdoor patio, fireplaces, modern style furniture, water fountains coming...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have a friend who wanted to see/eat LA. Working out of a Lonely Planet guidebook, we ended up at the Abbey.. during the DAY!What a difference. A bar that is hot at night is a tasty eatery by day....
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this den of iniquity (3) times and all (3) under protest! Occasionally some of this crowd drifts down into The Brit in Long Beach where I bar tend with all of their Budgie leftover Gap...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Was feeling a little under the weather when we headed out here around 9pm on a Saturday, but the atmosphere of this place got me pretty pumped after being there for about an hour. Drinks are good, a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three reasons why The Abbey is great:1. One of the best mojitos I've ever had2. Huge open patio3. Random spankings (although the guy that slapped my ass was nice enough to ask permission first)
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't regularly patron the Abbey mostly because the cookie-cutter West Hollywood gay scene is way too pretentious and makes me uncomfortable. I just wanna have a good time when I go out with no...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it! (for those too young to remember, that's an SNL reference).Great scene, friendly people, good food and drinks, and the decor and atmosphere are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
wow. The abbey has gotten better with age. I am a fan of gorgeous gay men and good hair.Look out for the drinks, $11 dollars for good vodka, but served in a pint glass, no baby sippy cups here!you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
love this place! great atmosphere and very nice people. i am not an LA native, so i'm very sensitive to pretentiousness, and i did not see any of that here. my drink was Sta-RONG. this place isn't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a few months ago and I absolutely loved the food, atmosphere, and their mojitos! I would definitely come back.
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Here's a little secret, I'm not gay...but I LOVE The Abbey. It's my favorite club in fact. I'm not that typical straight guy that goes to gay clubs and picks up on lesbians either, I just go with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my only mission here is to tell you that i like the food. i know that is weird, but go at an off time and order lunch or dinner. i swear it's good, at least it was the few times i ate there. i don't...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for brunch a couple of weeks ago and ordered eggs florentine. It was quite delicious and pretty tasty. Then we ordered a huge berry cake afterwards. The prices are pretty decent around $9-11...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I cam here last nite with my friend just to enjoy and afternoon together.Bartender was no attentif, careless like he did not sees us. Then went inside to order our drink. Gees $10 for a drink a 4pm,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime I come to LA I have to go to Abbey for the fantastic Mojitos and the beautiful eye candies. The interior decor and different rooms are well designed and win-win for everybody. Though a gay...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think this may be my favorite spot in all of Los Angeles. Indoor/outdoor bar? Check. Cheeky monastic theme? Check. Tasty food served until 2am? Check.Lots of comfy pillows and chairs for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey is fabulous. The notorious bartenders are indeed delightfully stuck up and look as if they can't be bothered to look in your direction, let alone make a drink for you. Drinks are pricey, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been in the bar scene for long, but I have been able to notice a diminish in the amount of attractive people in this place. Not that that is necessary a bad thing, but it is a noticeable...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As you can see from the other reviews the Abbey is probably one of the best gay bars around. Friendly (cute!) bar tenders, good drinks , and a fun atmosphere. The Abbey is good for a group of people,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was a fun place and had a great time there. The place was huge and had huge dance floor. Best of all, I saw LANCE BASS there that night. I mean it must be a 5 star gay bar since even celebrities...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Every time I've been here its always been a fun night. Drinks are pretty good, the crowd is fun, music is bouncing off the walls, lots of seating area, and an outdoor area for smoking/chatting with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place - total fun scene even fairly early on a Sunday. The bartender was not only hot but super nice too. Yes, the line to the ladies room was horrendous...which struck me as odd, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's my favorite bar in WeHo, usually I can drink two or three cocktails an hour but here there like 13 bucks a pop I tend to sip and savor. Now if I was in SF I'd kevetch but if I am out of town like...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 Stars for a gay bar? Yes. I had a blast because A) I got to hear the plan of a proposed hookup between two men. They then left. and B) a big drag queen sat next to me. 5 stars just for that....
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey was sold by David Cooley, whom to his credit built it from the ground up as a little coffee shop, into this mega-SBE Entertainment Bar and Restaurant? I find it fascinating and a bit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here last night for an event (shameless plug - it was for a film Repo! The Genetic Opera that I shot - IN THEATERS NOVEMBER 7TH!! GO SEE IT YELPERS!) and even though I don't go to bars so much...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a straight girl, I love my gay men - they know style, carry great conversations, give the best compliments, can be your bff, but let you know how a MAN would think/feel in any given situation. Gay...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a huge fan of the Abbey, but was over there relaxing and doing some work and was pleasantly impressed with the daytime atmosphere. Free wifi, friendly servers, comfortable (not too loud)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
SBE has to ruin EVERYTHING. The Abbey is fun but now it is being turned into yet another Bolthouse Production of HORROR. The line to the womens bathroom is horrific. A couple guys recc'd that I...
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2008
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I have been going to the abbey for years now and had always been a big fan until recently. I am not sure what changes have taken place but the Abbey has really gone down hill. We took a friend their for her...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
beautiful place and beautiful men...*sigh*the only problem is sometimes a woman wants to not just eye her candies, but also wants to lick them. well...i guess it doesn't matter since they were not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the place to go scope and lust over deliciously hot men that are oh-so-untouchable and unavailable. It's also great times when you don't have to worry about shady guys hitting on you... Let me...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey is a victim of its own success.. Once the jewel of weho's bar culture, its now succumbed to being a money trap, a shadow of its former self. This place has for better or worse reached...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to meet and mingle! Though it can get quite crowded and the drinks are overpriced, The Abbey really does have a fabulous atmosphere that totally makes up for it. I come here often with a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i've only been here on Sunday nights and it's always packed. Yet the line to get in isn't too bad.I've had both the Mango and Raspberry Mojitos ($12) and they're delicious. I tried the different...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this hotspot. Modern American food, open until 2 AM. Nice atmosphere, beatifull design and decoration. Great service, not expensive menu and the food is good. You can find many dance floors or...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was alright here. My friends and I just wanted to chill somewhere that wasnt too crazy, so we came here. Drinks were ok, food could be better, but the crowd was cool... everyone was kick back. Nice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's more crowded and over-priced than ever and the staff is just as surly. I'm not sure where the crowd rolls in from on some nights but, let's just say, the Mother Lode is looking better and better...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Disclaimer: I was already pretty darn cocktailed by the time we got to the Abbey, so I don't have 100% complete recollection.After a couple hours at Here, we decided to stumble next door to The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sad to say but the abbey is just going downhill! I used to come here and get great drinks and food, paired with nice deco and ridiculously good looking people. Hadn't been to the abbey in quite a long...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Am I the only one who remembers when Cher came out with her own catalog of home decor in about 1996? Well thats what the Abbey looks like to me. Kind of Goth-drag-queen-cum-Mother Angelica, but...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Grade: A Reason: The waiter asked the chef about what I could and could not order. Then, because the salmon of the day sounded great, they made it with almost the same preparation as the daily...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on a friday night for a bachelorette party. First of all, I don't remember much from that night. I remember the cab ride there, but at some point after a sip of my first drink...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
their outdoor area is kinda filthy, the crowd is somewhat overwhelming. but we go there for dessert. their red velvet cake is the best. way better than sweet lady jane's. oh. drinks are cheaper and...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's really crowded on weekends so prepare yourself. If you frequent weho places you're bound to run into someone you know. Drinks are expensive, but strong at least. I wouldn't eat here during the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, awesome music. I normally don't like to go out on the weekends because it makes me feel desperate but The Abbey changed my mind. Went last (Friday) night and the DJ was wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best gay bar in LA! the house music dj is awesome! there are like 4 bars in this place so you never have to walk too far to get a drink! there are so many alcoves and seating areas that you never have...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance of this bar is second to none. If you go there right as it turns from dusk to dark the lighting is phenomenal and there is no better place to drink a FANTASTIC martini.BUT HOLY SHIT THEY...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
This place has the most heinous odor at the bars. It constantly smells like barf. I have been going there for years and the stench is relatively new...like in the past year or so. I hope they clean up...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A friend of mine suggested we have dinner here when I was visiting from Chicago. I was mildly concerned when I saw flashing lights and paramedics at the door when we arrived, but we went in anyway....
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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Karaoke nights are every Sunday here. When it gets later patrons are daring enough to enter the stage and deliver a vibrant performance --after having a few drinks of course. Otherwise the place is packed with...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I'm old at 35. And maybe that's why I'm not a fan of The Abbey. I appreciated that it was in such a cute neighborhood in West Hollywood and that parking at 10:30p was so easy to find nearby. But...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Sorry, but I really really really wanted to like this place. Unfortunately, it's filled with your usual LA trendoids, a ton of un-needed attitude, and over-priced drinks. It's makes me long for the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have a secret for getting an excellent bargain of a drink here, where I can order one, drink it all night, and be sloshed drunk. And it's not a long island iced tea...Gorgeously decorated, filled...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Bar experience: Everyone looks too good to be friendly, the drinks are overpriced, its always too crowded to walk around. If you're in weho for a d-list gaylebrity sighting, not the dancing...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wink at the bartender for me, yeah? Thanks.
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since it never rains in Southern California, they can get away with an awesome outdoor patio like the one they have. Most evenings are fun, including normally drab days like Monday through Wednesday....
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Stay away if you are hungry. The food was not cooked right, and whole place was a mess. Flies everywhere and it smelled like dog crap there. What happened to this place?!?!? Normal drunk sitting at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great drinks, great music, great HoT lookin' people, & no cover charge & no pretentious bouncers passing judgment on people (I HaTe that) & just a great fun place for a great time! =) Plus, ladies can...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Simply stated, the Drinks are possibly the best in WeHo. That's all im going to say other than cool vibe and decent seating area. Check out there burgers if your doing lunch. Best Mojito in Los...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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I get to LA every 2 or 3 months and The Abbey used to be my best place to hang out with friends while Im there on biz from NYC. I was really surprised on my last visit to the bar, on Monday night, and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, good drinks, and great looking people! It's a really fun semi-al fresco place to go! It is a bit pricey, but the drinks are way strong!
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Man meat galore. Huge, lots of walking to get really no where. Sitting on the couches sipping drinks was fun. The bartenders weren't too hard to get. The atmosphere was really nice as well as the vibe...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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I used to go to The Abbey every Monday night with my friends, last night was our last. ... Was a nice place to be, relax, have a dinner and cocktails. Now it become like any other bar Weho, it looks like Rage...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I give this 4 stars for a few reasons:1. incredibly good memories that i will never forget2. clean bathrooms in hollywood (wha? wha? whaaat?) really!3. gay men LOVE to buy lesbians drinks when they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is fun, the food is great and the drinks are out of control expensive, even for West Hollywood. That never stops gay guys! "Bartender, Can I get another round?!"
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't tell anyone, but I was actually here on the 4th of July [cue the suspence music] and I loved it.Some people celebrate our country's independance with wimpy fire crackers and Milwaukee's Best, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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For many years the abbey used to be the place to go. Recently a new karaoke concept was introduced on Sundays and is making all loyal clients not to visit again. Please be aware that Karaoke is not for a place...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, I equate going here on a weekend night like driving past a car accident. You are sometimes horrified at what you see but can't take your eyes off of it...yes, lots of gossipy, pretentious gay...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
We went to this place last Friday, June 20, 2008. First we called for hours to make a reservation for dinner. No one answered the phone. So we stopped by at 6 to make a reservation and they informed...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the decor is awesome, the people are hot!(straight woman, gay guys) there's a lot of space(besides the neverending line @ the girls bathrooms) and the drinks are delicious(mango mojitos!...and i don't...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
YUMMY DRINKS...and fun crazy dancing!It gets super packed on the weekends though...it's hard even to attempt to get to the restrooms.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I'm not gay. My friend is.Second...You gays definitely got it down. This place has zero attitude, and everyone is really cool and friendly. Girls too, because I assume they come here not...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the ambience is really fun here. but as a raging gay lady.... wow! this place is packed with men. gay men of course. I find that the men are a lot nicer here than they are next door at HERE where they...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really fun. I had to check it out because heterosexual girls always talk about how fun gay bars on, because you don't get to be judged as a piece of meat. Instead, you're just a person...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh the Abbey. What a freaking blast this place is. My first time at the Abbey was during Pride. I'm straight, but I have many friends who arent - including my roomies - and what straight girl...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This damn tourist thinks the Abbey is pretty awesome. I love the open-air style and all the nook and cranny seating areas of the place. The martini concoctions, though pricey, were incredibly good -...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like the target of bars...I always end up spending/drinking way more than I planned on. If I wasn't such a broke ass I would be here more....with my polo collar popped...and a hat with...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay I'm gonna keep this short and sweet. Who DOESN'T love the abbey? Sure their drinks are a little more than most places...but they're strong enough to make up for it and then some. I love the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm really glad my friends still like this scene. Why? It gets me out once in a while. But... due to unfortunate circumstance, I came here dateless. Being in WeHo that could mean 1 of 2 things....
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What a gorgeous lounge/bar full of gorgeous gay men. The only problem with this place are the bathrooms. Now I'm not sure why (maybe because there are mostly men here) but there is like "A" Ladies...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. Here is why: full bar, Dj music, exotic cuisine, danse floor, gay lesbian friendly, has wondewrful bakery. You are kidding? All in one place? Yup. Yup.
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2008
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The Abbey was once the IT spot for the gay crowd but no longer. Since SBE took over its management, this place has slowly lost its luster. The straight girls have invaded and the gay boys have moved on to...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never thought I'd get my knees dirty in gaytown. But I did, and the delicious drinks at the Abbey afterward healed my wounds (sorry to disappoint, my knees got dirty because I'm clumsy and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went again recently...way too crowded...way too many beautiful people (not that this is bad... :) ...) However, this time I got there earlier and sat my fat butt down in a premium spot and enjoyed all...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice decor, met some good friends there. I don't particularly enjoy House, but it wasn't bad house. They did keep the same exact beat though for like an hour.Yes, 16$ well drinks aren't acceptable....
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The space is intriguing, transitioning from indoor private curtain-draped tables in the back to a patio and "abbey"-like exterior along Robertson Blvd. Nothing beats a well-decorated outdoor bar on a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I can't believe the Abbey is still the place to go to after all these years, but it really is the best at Weho. The drinks are pricey but really good. Lots of places to lounge, large enough to offer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OH MY GOD... I love the Abbey!! That's what I say everytime someone invites me out here. Going out to this bar is always a guaranteed good time for me, there are ridiculously good looking guys here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you like crowded night time places with club music and gay & straight people clubbing together in harmony, this is your place. If you like late morning brunch on an open patio where everyone's...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tired of talking to a hot guy, only to find out that he doesn't swing your way? Well then come to Abbey University. We have courses guaranteed to help you hone your gaydar. Yes that's right! We offer...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh, wow! The most fun I had in a gay bar since I was 19! (and that's a lot, boys) As a San Franciscan I never really though highly about WeHo and I expected to encounter a lot of attitude and probably...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definately the place to see and be seen! The servers are very nice (although, they do look like they all belong in the adult entertainment industry), the drinks are good, have been told the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
literally the best mojitos i have ever had, served with real sugar cane. the atmosphere is fun.... you kind of have to be in that i am going to go gay clubbin' mood but fun.
yelp.com - user review - 05/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was hanging at home last night when my friend Barbara called up. "What are you doing?" "A whole bunch of nothing.""Want to go to the Abbey?""Isn't that a gay bar?""Yep but there are still hot...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked the set up of this place....outdoor cabanas, lots of tables, heaters, 4 bars, a dance floor, really nice decor... came here with some coworkers and had a great time. The drinks here...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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Well, I was totally thrown by my most recent experience at the Abbey while visiting from the very diverse Bay Area! We are in 2008 and I thought being gay was hard enough, but I guess being gay and African...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey was my first WeHo experience, and boy oh boy, it was fabbb! Beautiful bars, and loungy rooms, and a large outdoor area. Pretty boys, and a pretty mixed crowd, but apparently that is normal...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They Abbey is a great place to chill with your friends and people watch/ogle. If you come for breakfast and and lunch, then you're in for a treat because the food is actually quite tasty! It's a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey has been a staple of mine for about six years now. I moved to LA three years ago and fell in love with their Wild Berry martini.Get any martini of theirs on the rocks. It's just the right...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was here about a couple of years ago and it was a blast ofcourse :) I came again for Cinco de Mayo and it was great. I got a new pseudo boyfriend which you can never beat that when you go out....
yelp.com - user review - 05/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Top 10 things to know about the abbey / things that have happened or been said to me and my friends when at The Abbey: 1. Female friend met her now ex boyfriend at an otherwise gay bar. 2. They hire a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a love hate relationship with the infamous Abbey.Mostly its just NOT my scene at all, but really it has some decent qualities. If you're looking for a trendy-where the beautiful people go- i...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing! The bartenders are really friendly and it is just a great place to let loose and have a good time with friends and even complete strangers as well! It is a good place to start your crazy West...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First timer and let me say it was great! Although I didn't experience the night scene there a casual L.A lunch was perfect there. The ambience was quite delicious as was the people! Yep...typical L.A...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my goodness I had all the gays making out like vigorously next to my table, while i was in line for the bathroom, while exiting the place. It was like going down the center in soul train but instead...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I couldn't regularly hang out here.It's not that kind of place. Drinks are expensive, people can be pretentious and you spend more time here trying to impress rather than actually socializing. The bar...
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey is probably the hottest bar in Los Angeles. You go here to be seen, so make sure you put on your cutest couture. The bartenders are hot, the drinks are delicious (worth the $12-$15 price...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best Martinis EVER! Sorry Lolas! I was introduced to this place by a couple of gay friends. I loved the gothic atmosphere and the vibe of this place. Bartenders were really sweet and made wonderful...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My car was towed here so this is a biased review. Just kidding, that was entirely my fault and not the Abbey's. Although, it is the reason I will never go back, sigh. I kid again. Anyways, this place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is one of the meccas of Los Angeles. I have watched it grow up. From a small coffee house to a 3 bar sexy lounge.The atmosphere & drinks is why you come here. The gothic massive spread...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best martinis I've ever had and a very cool venue. I give them one star off only because none of the guys there seemed the least bit interested in me;-)
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love The Abbey. The whole layout is nice. You get everything from a fireplace, cabanas, to a nice patio area. This place is huge. I wish we had a bar like this in San Francisco. The only thing...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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Went to the Abbey today. Not a bad drink, but for $12, it ought to be good. Service started ok, but ended rather annoyingly. It took way too long for a simple appetizer, which likely neede some prep... ok, it...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here on Saturday night and they had the best drinks here and the best music to dance along too!!!!They have a Effen Vodka drink list here and I had the mango martini drink and it was nice and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my friend took me here for his 21st bday oct 06 it was kool pros: no coverage charge all nite, friendly ppl, good food/drinkscons: can a bit crowded but less crowded then rage & parking is a bitch -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
went out with a few gals saturday night for some "straight girls going to a gay bar" action. i was pleasantly suprised by the size of this place as i counted about 2 different bar areas when we...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ok, i'm a freaking snob, i know it... but this place is so BRIDGE AND TUNNEL... or whatever the los angeles equivalent is... xoxo,your favorite snobby yelper...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ALWAYS A GUARANTEED GREAT TIME, STRONG DRINKS, FUN PEOPLE, & GREAT VIBE!Even though the drinks are $12-$15, they are served in pint glasses and strong as all hell! The bartenders are all fun and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You know I love music and every time I hear something hot it makes me wanna move it makes me wanna have fun but it's something about this joint right here. This joint right here it makes me wanna...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
SO RELIABLE and FUN - ALWAYS. Great people watching an a MUST for me and my FAMILY OF HOT MALE FRIENDS any time. Word on the street is that the Raspberry Mojito is divine. Smokers love the patio....
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I found myself here last weekend for a (female) friend's birthday for the first time. Normally gay dudes don't bother me, but I guess that's only true when they are in small numbers and not trying to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you want a expensive drink with a shot of attitude on the side, The Abbey is awesome! The bar tenders are very impersonable and a bit cocky (not in the good way) However, I will admit that the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I *think* I had one too many and *almost* accosted an attractive gay man. Whatevs. It was a beautiful balmy night and I had a good time. It helps to come with a GGG (good-looking gay guy) who knows...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of the better spots in WeHo and it is fun! My only thing is why do you HAVE to pretend to THAT pretentious?? It's a cool spot. Some people are cool. MOST are just posers! You'll...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OK, the tour bus I saw pulling up at 9:30 kind of scared me off this place, but I was fortunate (?) enough to visit the Abbey early Saturday evening. It wasn't crowded yet and I loved the space -...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's the best gay hang out place in weWHore......Only redeeming factor of why I love this place 1) berry martini on the rocks= bliss2) diverse group of gay crowdThe food is also very delicious, but...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
-are you kidding me? he's gay? NNNOOOOOOOOOOOO!-fuck can i say hotness galore to most men in this place?-i mean gayness does not discriminate. you got cowboys, urban outfitters (lol), skaters,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best time to go to The Abbey is on a sunny Sunday Afternoon (into the evening). It brings out the best crowd. The food is actually good here when it isn't a packed club atmosphere, otherwise you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Why do I keep finding myself at THE ABBEY?! Oh yeah... my friend has to score some blow. I must say though, never have I seen a more dapper bunch of men and a more openly horny female population....
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just started going here in August in the summer I had fun here even though the place is hell of crowded and hot then it is fun though. The drinks are expensive so bring your credit card and don't be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey is a place we always want to stop in and people watch when we're in LA...or West Hollywood. I love their patio and their environment is hard to match. As for the drinks they are a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One simply cannot come to L.A. without at least stopping by the Abbey one night. It is just not done. Everyone from celebrities to businessmen to the locals gays will end up here at some point or...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It was love at first sight.....It all started on a Saturday, i was visiting a friend in LA and was in need of a drink on a warm Saturday afternoon. My friend knew just the place, the Abbey. As we...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Abbey you were ::this close:: to getting five stars!I came here today with Leila T and Mike P for a lazy LA Saturday lunch. As we sipped on our respective cocktails I looked around - a great mix of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is very modern and relaxed. If you want a decent place to go to relax and have a drink this place works. As for a gay bar well maybe but everyone keeps to themselves and there's not...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Last night I went to this bar named (Abbey) in West Hollywood, because a good friend of mine told me it was a cool place, BUT, she didn't tell me that it was a gay bar so when I walked in there I said...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Whoa, this place packed it up with attitude, this is the very definition of Gay West Hollywood, very impersonal, cold, posers.
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Let me sum this up...*Typical Queer spot to hang out.*Overpriced drinks *Not a very social bunch, everyone is in their own "little world"* Parking can be a Betch sometimes there*99% crowded pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If I wanted to be treated like crap, I'd stay home with a mirror and a bottle of Jim Beam and just insult myself with sideways sneering glances and whispered cutting remarks. I am a card carrying fag...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I strongly believe every straight, single girl needs at least one gay man friend in her life. So, thank God this straight girl has a favorite gay "boyfriend" to:1. take her to the ABBEY when she is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It seems like every time I go to LA I am at the Abbey. It is such a cool, hip place. The space is awesome with cabanas, booths, a number of bars. It is so great I don't even mind $12 for a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hot hot men.Okay, sure they don't swing my way but that won't stop me from looking. I mean, I think most of us all agree that gay men are way hotter than straight men.Nice eye candy.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been here a couple times - and only when it's been incredibly crowded - but I always seem to have a good time. Take a group of friends, have some of their nice strong drinks, and just have...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm straight but I used to go here with my bi-girlfriend a couple of years back... and I loved lookin at all the hot "ladies" sucking face.... I will have to try it out again... and update this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
ok, so i came here with my sister and co. a few years ago. i didnt know it was a gay bar, hahaha. but whatever, no biggie. the place itself is a pretty nice setup. good ambiance and all that. i didnt...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We ended up here after Fiesta Cantina.I really like the atmosphere here, but the staff here felt very stuck up. My friend tried to take his shirt off to dance on their unofficial dance floor and a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my guilty pleasure in Weho. Many gay weho-ites complain it's growing grey hairs and becoming too straight. However, I feel that this weho institution has improved. A couple years back, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is fun late at night. It attracts all sorts of people. You never what is going to happen when you go to the Abbey. It's sort of a meeting place for friends before they hit the clubs. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 01/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've spent so much money at the Abbey in my 5 or so years living in LA, that if possible I am sure I could own a small corner of the bar at this point. I've spent Saturday, Sunday, skipped work and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You literally could come here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and not be disappointed. The marvelous space feeds you, gets you all the drinks you need, and lets you party well into the wee hours of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was only able to stop in for a drink... but they had a fire going, lots of men running around (making out with one another) indoor and outdoor seating (which was great... even in December)... and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OkaY! Men making out with menwomen making out with womenwomen making out with mengay guys grabbing my butt!a few queensGood BoozeGreat Music!It just doesnt get any better than this!
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've come here a couple of times with the ex, both when we were and weren't together. I seem to recall that WAY back in the day (2001-ish) that they were more of a coffee shop type of hang out rather...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ahh, pretty much the worst service ever. we first sat in the little outdoor area under a heater that was turned off. we asked if we could turn the heater on (yes it's LA, but it was actually only 47...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has been VERY good to me. I meet really good friends at this place. I've even 'bedded' a few of them. LOL! However you are feeling, you can kick it in many different atmospheres at the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have always had so much fun at the Abbey. I've never even eat there, just go to have fun with my gay boyfriends and porn star buddies for a night out. It gets wall to wall packed on weekends and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
a night at the abbey is guaranteed to be a good time. every single time i go to LA, i try to go to the abbey immediately. i"ve been there during the day and at night and it's crazy at nights, but if...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For years I've hated this place but I've recently started going for lunch or early in the evening and it's not as bad as it is when crowded. What's better than drinking strong martinis (or champagne)...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Red Velvet Cupcakes Martini Unlimited entertainment = my night at the Abbey. I really do love this place. Great mix of fun, food and drink.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Hey - I've got a great idea! Let's open a bar catering to a gay clientle in the middle of Boy's Town and staff it with gorgeous men! Sounds like a winner - Yeah? Whoops - problem here - let's make...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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The Abbey in West Hollywood is a long-running restaurant/bar/club with a consistent crowd. The line gets long on weekends but otherwise, simply walk in and go straight to the counter to the far left. Order...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Abbey for the first time this past Friday night with a group of 6 gay people (I was the only straight one in the bunch), and had a really great time! Having pretty much NO idea what I...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The fact that there is no cover means you can come and go as you please, start your night here, end your night here, pop in and out all night here --its great. They have everything you need, proper...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming to this place to mingle with the pretty boys from WeHo. So many boys...soo pretty, but they don't want me...hmmm...it's a gay bar.
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's the most fun I've had in a long, long time.I'm straight but went with some new friends who swing both ways. It's all true: beautiful architecture, very nice people. Labyrinth-like: the place just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous decor, but the chicken in my salad tasted old. My boyfriend had the pasta which was good. . . nothing spectacular, but nothing bad. The crowd is pretty, but not intimidating.
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here at the insistence of a friend who lives nearby on a weekday after work--sometime after midnight. I'm glad I agreed to check the place out. I came for the drinks, she came to ogle the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it.Love that it's really a gay bar but they don't care if you are straight.Love that there is so much outside seating and it's really tastefully decorated.Love that the bartenders and waiters are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Abbey is the most famous gay bar in Los Angeles and quite possibly the country. I don't understand why all these women on Yelp keep on writing, "Ladies! You can look but you can't touch!"Hell,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I had to dream up a bar, I doubt I could do much better than this. Huge? Check. Great Mojitos? Yup. Food? Sure. A BAKERY stocked with pies, cookies, and brownies? YES! Easy access to the bakery...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hello to all the AA people. This place served cocktails like they've never run out of booze.WIsh they have a dance floor. Just a bunch of gay men lounging around - loitering in their "what's in"...
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a day gay lover. So I'm not 'in the know" as far as the nightlife here but during the day I come from far and wide to get their coffee. It's design is also do die for.
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
141 reviews later and I'm sure it's been said but honestly, a gorgeous bar with good music, strong drinks and a roomful of men calling you fabulous, adorable and gorgeous? How can you go wrong!...
yelp.com - user review - 10/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Strong drinks and hot guys - the only way to make this place better is if the guys were hot AND straight.I come here all the time with the girls because it's just a cool place to chill, have a drink...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I used to love this place! Key Words "Used To"...The drinks are way over-priced, there is a rank smell in the middle of the bar and now EVERYONE comes here! It still retains a bit of it's cool...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Friday nites at the abbey are super fun! two words...EYE CANDY! You can look but you can't touch. lol!
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't get the Abbey. Why is the line ridiculously long at nights on weekends? For what? For $12 Abbey Mojitos that taste like they should be $5? For a couple of dollars more, my salmon was almost...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since when did a gay bar become not a gay bar?Since David teamed up with SBE's Sam Nazarian and turned it into one of the hottest "Gay bars where you can take your straight friend and they won't feel...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two Words: Ultimate Mojito.Because I pre-game like a Rock-Star I had two last night at a corporate event. September 27, 2007 is Chirstmas in September. Bring an Unwrapped Toy of $14 or greater value...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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The bouncer motioned us to seat down at a filthy table. (hostess service does not exist). The busboy brought over a slop bucket filled with discarded food and proceeded to remove the previous patron's dirty...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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Alot of people like this place. Some will even tell you they love it. The drinks are strong enough to knock you on your butt, which may account for said love. Expect to pay about $13.00 for that drink, by the...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I used to come to the Abbey when it was just a coffee shop with a small river in the back.... now its the on the hottest club list of LA...which is good and bad.. good the fact a gay bar is making...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when the Abbey was just a coffeeshop that was nice to hang out in. Now it is has turned into a gay/lesbian mecca club/bar/eatery hands down the most impressive bar in Los Angeles. It is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The only prob with the place is I don't like...um, what's that word? Oh, yeah COCK! I do however really enjoy the mixture of the Sunday crowd. I can hang with my gay friends and still be able to chat...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hot BartendersStrong drinksGreat AtmosphereClean bathrooms
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks here are a good price very strong. Ever time I go with my friends to Wee-Ho we start off here. I don't really drink but I had my share of sips here. Even a Malibu and pineapple juice you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best night ever. I was sad that we didn't have a for sure spot to hang out at on my first party trip to LA. My buddy met us there for a drink and he ended up staying with us the whole time. WE HAD...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
you tell me where else you can have an AMAZING carmel apple martini AND get your boobs grabbed by beautiful men????
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the abbey! Yes, there are more gay men than straight, but it is not impossible to meet straight guys! I always manage to find at least 4 or five. There is a bar around every corner, a great...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2007
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My experience started as I began walking up Robertson towards the Abbey. I was immediately overwhelmed by a terrible stench from a steady stream of liquid flowing down the street. I followed the liquid north...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
NO NO NOI'm NOT GAY!!!! But I love this place! Now if I could only go to a straight bar where the women would gawk at me as much as all the "mens" do here.. No, Blaine 'n Antoine, it's exit only for...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I want to live here. Okay, only on Sunday mornings, and only for brunch, and only when I'm dressed like a human being, and only when I'm being plied with unending mimosas. That suits me. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The outdoor space is great and the mojitos are strong and delicious. However, the place is too crowded and most of said crowd are unemployed twinks in designer clothes with credit card bills up to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Parking was super easy ($9 valet on Robertson, a couple of blocks before the club), and thank God because I'd rather shoot myself than attempt to parallel park anywhere on a main street. The line to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful patio and iron gate, decent drinks, mediocre food and incredibly terrible service. OK, I get it. You're hip and you're prettier AND thinner than I am, but you still have a job to do, so get...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You know, honestly... i'm not really a fan. The drinks are really strong, but totally pricey. The bartenders act a little bit entitled and rude, which is a big turn off. And uhmm as big as this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's this thing that happens to me when I go to these places... I get jealous, and start wishing I were a gay guy so that I could properly enjoy the bitchin' establishments that are available to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2007
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Seriously, if you're looking for an out of this world martini, this is the place to go!! The bar service is so-so but the drinks more than make up for it.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So I am not gay (not that there is anything wrong with that) but since it is in West Hollywood and the majority (but not all) of the patrons. Yet I feel comfortable here, maybe because it is very laid...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The drinks are damn good but not worth the hefty price tag, the perpetual wait or the bar staff's attitude (yes, I get it, you're good looking). Worst table service ever.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Grant and I have eaten here on numerous occasions. I love the atmosphere and they have a real sugar cane in their mojito. All drinks, including the mojito are served in pint glasses. Does that make...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place looks amazing at night. I walked by there at night and ended up having breakfast there the next day. The waiter seemed a little cold at first, which I found surprising in West Hollywood. He...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely my favorite place to drink in L.A.! Several bars, incredibly attractive staff (oh, what eye candy!), awesome seating choices (Table? Lounge? Bed? You decide!), good food, and the drinks,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's because there were girls at our table. Maybe it's because we wanted to order food (although The Abbey says they sell food until closing and it was 10pm). Maybe it's because we expected the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Some of the best drinks ever, but that's where it ends.After they expanded the Abbey several years ago the crowded shifted significantly. It's very loud, people cat-fighting for the spotlight, and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I had to be up in this neck of the 'Wood' all last week and the majority of this week to merchandise our LA showroom for market. I was frequenting Bossa Nova for my meals (see previous review) and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I always take gays visiting from other parts to the abbey. It normally causes them sit there, mouths open and stare at the beautiful people.At a table next to you, you might find, a jock, an old...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my former days as a fag hag, this was a must-stop during every trip to WeHo. Every visit to Moomba (did they change the name again?) across the street also warranted a pit-stop at the Abbey. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite bar ever. First and foremost, it's beautiful in glass, iron and sexy reds inside, and there's a really nice patio outside. The food is just OK, but the drinks are fabulous and strong. And...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Visited a couple times when I was in LA for a few months. This place is very different from what I'm used to in NY... first of all it's absolutely huge and very pretty. The decorations are kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can't go to West Hollywood without seeing the Abbey. This is the ultimate in gay super culture; beautiful men, relaxed atmosphere, fun neighborhood, oh-so-funny bartender, and friendly people all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Does this place get bigger and more crowded every time I visit? I think it does!The Abbey is pretty much a standard stop when I'm in LA. I'll always come back for the fun times, the hot bartenders,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2007
