The Virgil

Venue Profile

Los Angeles, CA · Indoor · Updated September 2026

The Virgil is a cocktail bar and performance room on Santa Monica Boulevard at Virgil Avenue in East Hollywood, on the western edge of Silver Lake. It is family-owned and belongs to the same group of venues as El Cid, Los Globos and Catch One.

The Virgil describes itself as part neighborhood bar and part entertainment space. Bookings include live bands, DJ and dance nights, and comedy, and LA Weekly has named it the city’s best bar for comedy. A free jukebox runs when nothing is on stage.

It opens nightly at 7 p.m. and is 21+ with valid ID. Happy hour runs early on weeknights. The Vermont/Santa Monica Metro station is a few blocks west.

Know Before You Go

  • Venue type: Bar & Live Music
  • Operator: Independent (family-owned; sister venues include El Cid, Los Globos and Catch One)
  • Programming: Local bands, DJs, dance nights and stand-up comedy
  • Ages: 21+
  • Nearest rail: Vermont/Santa Monica (B Line)

This profile is part of The 824 Journal Guide to Live Music Venues in Los Angeles and Orange County.

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Venue Details

Address
4519 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029
City, State
Los Angeles, CA
Indoor / Outdoor
Indoor
Standing / Seated
Standing Room Only

Amenities

Drinks
Full bar

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