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The Village Idiot
Gastropub, Burger Joint, and American Restaurant$$$$
Mid-City West, Los Angeles
"Best ale steamed mussels ever!"(6 Tips)
"I'm living the old speckled hen."(3 Tips)
"then steamed mussels and fish and chips"(3 Tips)
"Steak and potato pie is a no-brainer."(2 Tips)
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sara mae pickleOctober 24, 2018Came 1 Sun AM after finding 1 hr+ wait @ Blue Jam. Lovely atmosphere- pub vibe w/high ceilings & big windows. Ppl nice & good food, but unless you’re on a mimosa only diet, a breakfast for 2, $60 easy
Lauren DelfinoJune 1, 2015I'm not a fan of the weekend nights here..hipster-- but the brunch & food are great! They have weekend $5 bloody Mary's and $15 bottles of champagne; you can get peach or raspberry purée for $2 more.
Kelly WilliamsOctober 1, 2016AMAZING for brunch & events. Incredible back room & super accommodating staff. Great selection of beer on tap & plenty of TVs to enjoy English Premier League "football." Ask the bartenders for recs!
Monica BaliJune 6, 2013Great place for a chill night out without sacrificing what makes LA, LA. Get the brussle sprouts if they have them! Full bar catered especially to whiskey and beer lovers.
JenniferJune 26, 2015Best place for an English breakfast in town. It's pretty crowded for football (soccer) matches, but worth the atmosphere.
Brandi RichardMay 1, 2013All of the food was excellent! We shared four entrees during brunch so we could sample the menu. It worked well.
Olimpia NewloveAugust 26, 2011English-pub type feel with a very slick edge to it. I had the cheese sandwich filled up with jalapeno & white beans & arugula - SO GOOD. the breakfast options look pretty fantastic too
2 great seafood choices on the menu: pick the fish & chips for a hearty meal or choose the delectable mussels in tasty broth for a lighter dish. Lots of beers on tap, but I pair w/ Tito's Vodka.
LeAnne Good For SpooningAugust 14, 2013Have the Horsefeather cocktail - you won't be disappointed. DELISH! And the lamb meatball sandwish was terrific. And yes, I did write sandWISH!
gina momMarch 27, 2013The mixed beers & Michelada are all amaze. And even though I didn't have time today, every item on the dessert menu = must try.
Chris ParkerAugust 9, 2014The mussels are fantastic. Also, the Ancho Problem spicy margarita is great!
Robyn ExtonJuly 10, 2016🇬🇧💙🇬🇧❤️ Best British spot in LA. Sunday roasts, snakebites, pie, sports. This place is the dream.
Kylie BurtonDecember 16, 2012The ambience will attract you, the staff will keep you. Awesome vibe, amazing food, such friendly and fun staff.
banafsheh ghassemiNovember 16, 2011Charred calamari with Persian cucumbers, lime & avocado was outstanding. The Hemingway also a great cocktail if you don't like sweet cocktails.
LogoTVMarch 29, 2011"I am a sucker for a good ol’ pub and this is the only one I haunt on Melrose Avenue. There’s nothing better than steamed mussels and fish & chips (or is that just mussels – hmm)."-Curt, Pretty Hurts
SocialSoundSystemOctober 17, 2012The back room is a great spot for an afternoon get together. During the NFL season, this spot is quiet on Sundays because they watch real futbol.
If you like beer, don't get the same thing you'd get somewhere else. Try the Idiot beers - they're only $6 and delicious. If you like Pale Ales, get the Racer. If you like garlic, the steamed mussels
Olivia HernandezMay 26, 2013Delicious. Everything is perfectly seasoned and the drinks are very well thought out. Bar/kitchen synergy!
Vin DelGuercioApril 13, 2015Burger with blue cheese was delicious and the panhandler cocktail was excellent.
Omar SanchezApril 26, 2019Great beers, and the fish and chips was amazing... worthwhile if in Melrose.
Josee H.September 29, 2013First time here, it was cool. Waitresses and hostess were really nice. I'll be back for sure :)
Thirsty JamesApril 15, 2012Check out the "guest on tap", just found my new fav, Chainbreaker IPA from Deschutes Brewery in Bend, OR - tastes like summer
Doris NeubauerJune 15, 2012The spinach salad is amazing good with the ginger. Veggie pie is a must. It looks small but very hearty!
April de LeonMay 1, 2013Warm sticky toffee cake with whipped crème fraiche is melt in your mouth delicious!!!
Brooke GiddensFebruary 3, 2019Good place for drinks. Didn’t order them, but they had fried Brussels sprouts that sounded interesting!
Ed VargasAugust 29, 2014Corn soup (served cold ) - quite tasty followed by some mussels and Fish and chips ..LA experience at its finest ..- OK, I am a sucker for a good ole pub. And this one is one (or the only one) that I haunt on Melrose Avenue. There’s nothing better then steamed mussels and fish and chips (or is that just mussels –
Grady StewartDecember 24, 2010Great atmosphere, good place to hang out with friends, awesome fish and chips…..but the table service sucks!! Seriously, this last time I was in the waitress seemed super inconvenienced ever time we o
Sit at the tables at the end of the bar to watch some of the best chefs in the city.
Get your drinks from Erin at the bar, she is one of the best bar slingers around. Good drinks and good food.
Showtime NetworkJune 1, 2011Love the sunchokes that comes with creamy sour cream condiment (I LOVE condiments) -Francine, The Real L Word
Great place to grab grub and drinks with friends. Won't break the benk and everything is tasty/fresh.- T.J. RoeDecember 16, 2012I'm living the old speckled hen. Brings me back to boozing in England. Super smooth!
15$ for champagne bottles for mimosas during weekend brunch
Siena ChiangFebruary 27, 2013The booths by the window are great. And the Brussels sprouts are insane.
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(323) 655-3331
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