Loaded Rock Bar

So have you checked out the new bar in Hollywood called Loaded Rock Bar??? It's awesome. It's a bit hard to see from the street, but this is a place you don't want to miss. It has cheap drinks, a good vibe, and great music.

Like I said, it's a bit hard to see from the street because their sign is a bit hard to see. I was literally standing right across the street and looking directly at it, but didn't see any signs. But then I noticed one of those folding signs that bars put out front and there it was.

The inside of Loaded is small but very cool with its rock theme... punk rock pictures, black faux leather seating, stage lightning, and even topless girl wallpaper. The design won me over immediately.

Loaded has happy hour from 11am - 7pm. Yes! 11am!!! Sweet. During those hours, all drinks are 2 for $1 more. They don't have food specials for happy hour, but they have some really good nightly specials for both food and drinks:  A friend said they don't serve food anymore. Whata' bummer!

MONDAY: Selected wine and beer only $2 7pm-close
TUESDAY: 18 inch cheese pizza $6 starting at 6pm and then goes up $1/hour until closing
WEDNESDAY: All call whiskey shots $3 7pm-close
FRIDAY: Marinated Tenderloin Steak Tips and Fries $11
EVERYDAY: B.O.B (Brother on a Budget) 24 oz. Busch Pounder, shot of well booze and a smoke for $8

So when I was there, I ordered my favorite bourbon drink but they were missing a key ingredient. (It was opening week, so no biggie.) I couldn't decide what I wanted, so I asked the bartender, Melissa, to just make me something she likes to make. So Melissa made me a Mongolian made with vodka, rum, tequila, triple sec, and Amaretto. Wow, it was strong! So strong I forgot the exact amount I paid for it. I think it was around $8-9 since there was so much liquor in it and then the second one was only a $1 more. LOVE!! But beers are around $4 and a mixed drink like Jack and Coke will run around $5, and then the second is just a dollar!

We went on Tuesday, so we got the special of the night: 18 inch pizza for $6, since it was 6pm. (Remember, it goes up $1/hour.) It was really good! Jay, a new member of our happy hour crew, is originally from New York and was QUITE impressed. You know how those NY'ers are super picky when it comes to pizza.

**They no longer serve food**

Although the pizza filled us up, we decided to sample the hamburger since it was only $4 and an extra $2 for fries. They both came in a paper sack. At first I thought they assumed I wanted it To-Go because it was in a bag, but it's their cute way of serving it. The burger came with sauteed onions and was pretty good, but needed ketchup. The fries were amazing!

Hamburger $4

Don't worry... the hamburger

is big. We cut it up since we

were splitting it. This is the picture of 

my portion.

I'm definitely giving this happy hour 5 stars! The food is cheap, the drinks are strong, our bartender gave great service and the music rocked! I definitely recommend Loaded.

Drink and Food Menus

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Happy Hour

All drinks 2 for $1 more
Daily 11am - 7pm
*plus nightly specials

Loaded Rock Bar

6377 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.464.5689

*walking distance from
the Hollywood/Vine Metro

www.loadedrockbar.com

Mad Bull's Tavern

Alrighty, folks!!! I have some wonderful news! There's a great new happy hour place in The Valley and it's called Mad Bull's Tavern. It's in Sherman Oaks and I can't tell you how happy I am that this place opened up. The one thing that The Valley lacks is a place for a good hand-crafted cocktail, and Mad Bull's has them!

Mad Bull's has happy hour everyday from 4-7pm. Wow!! Now it's 11am-7pm for happy hour drinks. and then half off appetizers from 4pm-7pm.
Here are their specials:
-1/2 off appetizers, so they'll run you $2.50 - $4.50
-$2 off all specialty drinks (regularly priced at $10)
-$2 off most draft beers
-$2 off call and well drinks
-$5 for Golden Cadillac Margaritas

 Food and Drink Menus

1/2 off appetizers

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Lately I've been finding places that just offer wells, wine, and beer for happy hour, so I was quite happy to see 16 different hand-crafted cocktails offered at happy hour. If you know me, you know I like good cocktails... so I felt like a kid in a candy store. I tried the 1984, the Caipirinha, and the Gold Rush. All were very good, but The Gold Rush was the star of the night. D.e.l.i.c.i.o.u.s. I'll be going back soon for that! And I know what you're thinking... $8 may seem a bit high for happy hour but these drinks would usually run you $12-14 other places so I was fine with the price. But if that's too high for you, you can always go for a well or a call drink. For happy hour, a well will run you around $4 and a call will be around $6. If you are more of a beer person, you'll be looking at $2-4 for most drafts. (All drafts are available for happy hour except for Allagash, Chimay, and Delirium.)

1984

Tru Organic Gin, Lemon, 

Blue Curacao, and simple syrup

The Gold Rush

Eagle Rare Bourbon, 

lemon juice, and honey

*Favorite of the Night*

Caipirinha

Cachache imported from Brazil, 

muddled lime wedges 

and then shake hard over ice

Not only did I love my drinks, but I loved the food as well. And the prices were great! There are 7 appetizers to choose from and I tried with the Pancetta Mac and Cheese, Short Rib Tacos, and the Tempura Battered Crawfish. I was a fan of all three! The Crawfish were tender and flavorful, and it came with an awesome lemon aioli. The Short Ribs Tacos were good... loved the pickled onion on top. But my favorite was the Pancetta Mac and Cheese. Mmmmmmm... just enough pancetta so it didn't overpower the dish. I can't wait to have that again.

Pancetta Mac and Cheese - $4

Short Rib Tacos - $3

Tempura Battered Crawfish - $4.50

All three appetizers came to only $11.50, so between two people that's around $6 each. Quite the deal for such good food!! Last week was their soft opening, but their official grand opening will be July 8, 2010. Since my visit came before the grand opening, I thought I may run across some snags in service or such... but I didn't. My waitress, Lauren, was helpful and attentive. So if you live in the Valley, you have to try this place.

Happy Hour 

Daily
11am-3pm drinks only
4-7pm Drinks and food

Mad Bull's Tavern

14649 Ventura Blvd.

Sherman Oaks, CA 91403

818.379.9511

madbullstavern.com