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This joint is more Mammoth Mountain than Sunset Boulevard. The subdued atmosphere keeps the lodge's hip factor low key, even though it's owned by the same folks behind 4100 Bar in Los Feliz and Daddy's in...
citysearch.com - expert review - 10/20/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being from Colorado and having been surrounded by genuine Ski lodge atmospheres and strong drink, this place was a nice blast from my Alpine past. This establishment is owned by the same parties who…
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Fuck this place. Seriously, it tries so hard to be "hip" but it really comes off like a Disney version of a dive bar. For the "chalet" aspect, it's just a fireplace, wood beams, and cheesy paintings…
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a fan of traveling more than 10 miles for drinking purposes BUT now I will eat (or drink) my words on this one.... The Chalet is 1 of 2 reasons to drive to Eagle Rock on any given night (if you…
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Stop #1 of Epic Eagle Rock Bar Crawl Hmm, a Hangar Mandarin with cran plus two beers was $19. A little bit pricey for the area. We did find a table right away and the overall vibe last Friday was…
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was the first stop on the Shelley W., Shauna D. and me Eagle Rock Bar Crawl. It was a good start. Definitely a happening place. It was filled with people who you know last year were clad in…
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A really fun little bar, dark with faux-ski lodge furnishings complete with a fireplace. Things are cheap, with a decent beer selection, as long as you avoid some of the more sugary premixed…
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Chalet is in an appealing neighborhood and has Cool People, Unique Environment, Solid Drinks At A Fair Price, read more A»Everything You Look For In a Pub or Bar.
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like The Chalet. The drinks are good and strong! The free Wi-Fi is cool. I hang out here when Juanita's Restaurant at La Casa Blue at 5930 York Blvd.'s wireless internet users are scooted out to…
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
pros - nice bartender gal
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Liked it. Thanks Mo!
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Chalet is magical. I have never, I repeat NEVER seen an actual hipster here and I'd like to keep it that way. The door guys crack me up, actually help CLEAN UP, and there's a bartender named…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first time I came here was right after my 24th birthday dinner and I had, had about six drinks within the span of that meal( a 2.5hr period) . Some shots, some full on drinks... let's just say…
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yes, yes, I've gone to this bar, even before it was renovated and re-named The Chalet. *scratches head* How do I sell my support for this place without coming across, um, excited? I'm not THAT about…
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
kinda tiny, always sat at the bar & had good service, strong drinks, good price, parking ok. atmosphere ok as well.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great drinks!! prices are worth it!!
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this bar... ...but hate that it opened after I graduated from Occidental and moved out of Eagle Rock!
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love the chalet because it's so damned cool looking. when i drink there, i feel like i really am in a fucking chalet. i don't even know what a chalet looks like, since i don't ski, but if i was…
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is packed. For what this place is, the price is a little high. Lots of dudes and dim lighting, not a good thing. It feels like a cabin where you should be wearing a knit sweater and…
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
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yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Good drinks and low, warm lights tend probably make people look a lot more attractive than they are....maybe that's a good thing.
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Trip out on the monster bouncer...yo man, no fooling, this guy is going to the top...we are talking, he will be in Tarentino's next film...swear man, swear...not sure if bouncer is the right word, but…
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There's nothing like seeing your ex walk into the bar while throwing back a few with some friends that will instantaneously sober you up real good. Regardless, I really like this spot.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since moving to Eagle Rock a few months ago, I've visited this bar on quite a few occasions. While it's lacking the dive factor that makes me really happy (and feel more comfortable for some reason),…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We use to goto this place alot, I don't know why we haven't really gone back. It's a nice place, designed like a lodge with a fireplace and dimmed lighting. It feels really nice leaning into it's bar,…
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I vaguely remember this place when it was still a dive and I would come here during summers home from school to drink with Oxy students and the local degenerates. I didn't have the same soft spot for…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
chill spot with a cool crowd. drinks are inexpensive. went on a friday night and it was packed, so there was no place to sit. everyone seems pretty friendly. would recommend it.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me here last night for a 'welcome to the hood' drink. He described it as part pirate ship, part ski lodge. Well, he def. got the ski lodge part right. In fact, with the old school…
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I haven't been here in a while, but I love this place, when it isn't too crowded. It makes me feel like I'm in a woodsy lodge in Utah, with attractive dim lighting, warm fireplace, comfortable sofas,…
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When ever I visit my friends in Pasadena or in Eagle Rock we always seem to start or finish our night at The Chalet. The juke box is probably the best that I have ever seen in a bar. The best music…
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Met up here after a birthday dinner celebration. This place is happening. Love the fact that the vibe is really mellow, not in a boring way but in a everyone is chillin' out, having a good time with…
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The restroom really tells a lot about a place... The Chalet's restroom was clean and neat and earns 6 out of 5 stars! Now getting back to the place itself...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of a woodsy cabin-type of lounge. If that makes sense. It's a great date spot IF you can find a seat in a corner somewhere. I liked the atmosphere and ambiance a lot. I would…
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Chalet is great... nice and intimate for some "gettin' to know you" type of time. Feels like a ski lodge, without the funny walking.
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I always liked this place. Totally not decorated like an LA-vibe inside. Looks more like a ski chalet in Wyoming or something random like that... which is a lovely departure from typical bars around…
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is cozy little bar in the middle of Eagle Rock, its close to pretty much everything. The music is ok and the bartenders are the BEST!!!! If you tip well you will get a GREAT drink so tip away!!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Chalet delivered on multiple accounts: #1. The decor reminds me of the Griffin. which i love. cuz it reminds me of harry potter and i love harry potter. please someone dress like harry potter. i'd…
yelp.com - user review - 04/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite things about lounges are bartenders who pour HEAVY. I just want to thank them for making my life nice and hazy. hehe. Me: Can I get a grey goose and cran pls?
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I must be coming at the wrong times. The 3x I've been here with friends during the weekend, this place has been dead. Maybe it's more happening during the weeknights? For more action during the…
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not that I"ll ever promote it.....but if you want to get a girl "dirty dirty", you take her here. It's THAT type of classy joint. no joke.
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why is it so dark in here??? THE hang out spot of Eagle Rock. Where you're guaranteed to see someone you know or someone who knows you.
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I've finally decided to take the time to write a review about the bar that has held my heart ever since I first step foot through it's doors. Now everyone has a bar that they know they can fall…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yes it can be crowded but you are not here with the amatures on Friday and Saturday, you are here on a weeknight and sinking in the comfy interior. The drinks are good but the price can add up quick.…
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I may not have a magic mirror to show me a reflection of my true self, but I do have access to look gleefully towards my bartender at The Chalet. When I saw how Adam poured my Crown 7, I knew there…
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start by saying, I liked this place but it really didn't do much to blow my hair back. I got the impression that the bar was trying to look like the line for the Matterhorn at Disneyland, but…
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When it first opened I was very sad that it had replaced Topper's Tavern. I loved Topper's in all its neighborhood dive bar where old-timers break into spontaneous karaoke tributes to Guns and Roses…
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One Reason for Every Star One: Jukebox.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My high school friends and I had our own reunion and gather for dinner up on Colorado Blvd. in Eagle Rock. We were set to hit up Casa Bianca but can you believe this?!? Of all days to go, we went on…
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just a very chill local bar for meeting up with a couple friends and chatting. Very low key. Small and cozy at times. Street parking sucks. Came here for a friend's birthday get-together. I…
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Kinda like the red headed step child of griffith, similar vibe. Love the mixed crowd!
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a bar, this place gets 3 1/2 stars. I've only been once and it's okay.
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Chalet is a pretty chill spot. It's dimmly lit, a little small, but comfortable. The drinks are pretty strong. You definitely get your dollars worth with mix drinks. Beer is about 4 or 5…
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
the chalet is really adorable. i love the eclectic jukebox, my vodka gimlets are as strong as they need to be. i'm big on atmosphere and this place has got it. quaint and cozy in decor with one of the…
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place...it's chill and the drink are quite strong. the prices are just as much as any place in hollywood, but it's never that crowded. You can have a good time as long as you're with…
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The only reason I give this place 3 stars is because it seems to be one of the few places you can go on a Saturday night in LA that isn't jam packed. Its always a problem in LA: It's 10 pm and you…
yelp.com - user review - 01/24/2008
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The drinks are strong and the crowd is full of locals on any night of the week, but mostly crowded on Thursdays-Saturdays. Dress is very casual.
citysearch.com - user review - 01/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great place, but it sure seems to get crowded here. The drinks are pricey and the place runs out of bar space quickly. The bartender is nice and even the bouncers are nice here. It's best to come here…
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Strongest drinks ever! Nice bartenders with good sense of humor.
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is like the lure of the siren whenever I head out to eagle rock to get my grub on. It's located along colorado blvd, as you head towards the freeway onramp, and you just can't help…
yelp.com - user review - 12/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
nice bar. reminds me of the library in downtown LA (with less fear of getting stabbed outside). cute bartenders, stiff vodka sodas, funny conversations with strangers. theres a lot of seating, lighting…
yelp.com - user review - 12/09/2007
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I met up my girlfriends for a birthday drink after escaping the drunken college kid over-filled Brass Monkey on a Saturday. Coming into a loungy area and enjoying actual conversation with my friends was great....
citysearch.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to head to a place for a quick and quiet night cap or to take the edge off from work, the Chalet is a great spot. Lots of couches and cushioned ottomans to relax on, very low lighting, and…
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Less than a minute after walking in the door, some guy was buying a round for the entire bar. Now we're talking. Dark, cozy, and if you time it right: low key. That's the tricky part, from what I…
yelp.com - user review - 11/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A laid back place to go and get a couple of drinks. Very dark and cozy inside. Street parking only. Beware-- it can get very crowded in there! Highly recommended!
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember when this place was Toppers... cool neighborhood bar, nice place to chill with friends. Comfortable place to lounge and just hang out.
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2007
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"this is my favorite neighboorhood bar. It's a good crowd, the staff is great, and the jukebox has an awesome selection. The place is also fun during the week, especially on wednesdays."
citysearch.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
this is my favorite neighboorhood bar. It's a good crowd, the staff is great, and the jukebox has an awesome selection. The place is also fun during the week, especially on wednesdays.
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite bar when I'm not visiting my boytoy at the Tiki-Ti. It's so relaxed, unpretentious, and energetic, it's impossible to not like it. Unless you can't make conversation and thus, enjoy…
yelp.com - user review - 10/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool local bar (only those who know and can remember what this was before ["Toppers"] can truly appreciate the transformation). I've lived in Eagle Rock since 1999, so I've seen the metamorphosis…
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place because: 1. They had Candy by Iggy Pop on the jukebox and that song makes me very, very happy.
yelp.com - user review - 10/16/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good god, I thought the Dresden was my favorite bar in Los Angeles but then I found The Chalet. I arrived just before the rush, was able to get a boot and completely enjoyed myself. Busing the tables…
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps I should give the Chalet another chance, but every time I've been there, I've found nothing but the following: really uncomfortable seating, rude bartenders, drinks too weak for what they…
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cool lounge place for eagle rock
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go on a weekday and get some drinks with some friends. Drinks are reasonable. Atmosphere is really nice. Not a lot a beers on tap but all of them are great beers. If you just want to…
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Yuck! This place is a crappy college bar! It is not hipster-ville or neighborhood-low key, it is frat city. Last I was there I saw some people gathered around a small, hammered, latina, chanting…
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, listen up girls. YOU and your girlfriends MUST get your single asses over to "The Chalet" pronto. On our way to dinner at a near by restaurant, my boyfriend suggested we stop in for a cocktail.…
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh Yess, The Chalet....Fresh dive bar....good place to meet local peeps and just get sloshed! When u step into it, u feel like your in a cabin in the woods or something....The drinks are usually…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
At one point in Eagle Rock's history, this place used to be the home of a very old, dank, usually empty, watering hole called Toppers. The new owners have performed nothing short of a miracle, turning…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My friend and former band mate lived around the block from The Chalet before she moved to San Francisco, and boy was it wonderful/dangerous. It doesn't get too crowded during the week, but be prepared…
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2007
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I went on a Friday nite with a group of friends and one of my friends left a tab open. Well, at the end of the nite, the bartender handed back my friend another credit card that was not hers. The bartender...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Chalet is just as cool as it gets. I remember when it used to be a seriously dingy, little shithole of a bar. What a complete and utter change. The interior is so comforting - very ski…
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great ambiance, prices, and drinks. I went on a weekday night and like the reviews described, it was a fantastic, unpretentious lounge. The bartender was very nice and the drinks were good. We couldn't…
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2007
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This place could take a lesson from the Bigfoot Lodge, just around the corner. In a "local" bar, there's a need to treat patrons with a friendly face. The bouncers were rude to some of my friends visiting from...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great spot. What more can I say... La native--- and this spot hits the spot. Bartenders are nice, Drinks are good. Music selection works and the fireplace lit or not gives it a nice cozy feel.
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Chalet. Cool decor, good crowd (Eagle Rock begets good crowds, I find). I don't know why I am still bugged at paying $12 for a martini in 90041 when the Cha Cha Lounge charged me more than…
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not like the jillion of positive reviews were enough, right? I won't write an epic story about how awesome Chalet is.
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty sweet. It looks like a shady little bar but when you get inside its pretty nice. The drinks are really cheap and super strong which is always a plus. If you go on the weekend I…
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great bar, strong drinks, good prices. I have yet to have a bad experience here. Great bar to finish out the night with.
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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I love the bar with the stone wall behind it. I disagree with the last person claiming the drinks were watered down. It's a joke I have with my fiance when we over pour a drink at home to "just pretend we're...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
hey i've been to this place only once and it was great. it is kinda cabin-like. dark, too which is nice. ive been meaning to go again, but i keep forgetting where the place is!
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is honestly one of my favorite places to get crunk. The whole look of the place just blows you away when you walk in; very classy. At some points in the night it does get a little stuffy, but who…
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome. Chill, ski-lodge type vibe with a great jukebox and very cool mixed crowd--not just hipsters or yuppies, but lots of local townies too. By far one of my favorite bars in LA…
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What else can I say but: The Yelpers are spot on. Easy parking, jukebox, cheap & strong drinks, no cover, seats if you're early, decent young people, and NOT in hollywood---I loves me some chalet.
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tonight we decided to avoid the Hollywood scene and try out this place in Eagle Rock. Least to say, I was very pleased with our decision and plan to come back again. The crowd rolled in around 11, hip…
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Chalet is a great place...a very well designed & confortable cocktails or beer bar ! I can't find anything alse to write...except that it is a nice spot to stop by if you'r browsing the area.
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just as my friend H advertised: classy interior, cool furniture, great jukebox and strong apple martinis (ask for the Kilt Lifters too -- Scotch, Rose's Lime Juice, vermouth), with nary a peanut or…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My response when I walked in here: "Wow. I feel like I'm on vacation!" This is the best bar I've found in LA so far. Hands down.
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Two Words..... Dirty Martini Want a few more? This place ROCKS!!!!! I'm almost afraid to rave too much cause I don't want it to get ruined by massive amounts of really annoying people!
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like it cuz the feeling is very genuine. I don't see pretentious people there like in downtown. Instead, I see white-haird mom and dad hanging out with their kids there, lesbian night out, crazy…
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing the reviews, a fellow Eagle Rock lover and I stopped by after feeling a bit parched after dinner. When the previous reviewers say "dark", they mean "dark". As in…
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
def a low key joint. Lived here all my life and remember when Toppers once stood there. Seedy old bikers joint. Glad that its here. The kind of place to come with a group and have a relaxed night. I…
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
What a cute place! I went back in February on a rainy night. It was so nice to duck into the cozy bar. I had a couple of well vodka tonics that was made with industrial grade vodka. I think…
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2007
