1 OAK

9039 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA

Address:	9039 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, USA
Phone:	+1 310-274-2326
Site:	1oakla.com
Rating:	2.7
Working:	Closed 10PM–2AM Closed 10PM–2AM Closed 10PM–2AM Closed

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Reviews 10

Walter Macalma

Honestly you are better off just going to Vegas for the night than coming here. I used to do it when I was younger. Get to work at 5am, out at 1:30pm, be in Vegas by 6:30pm, party till 1 and hit the road back to work at 5am. You have to open your eyes and remember this his LA, Hollywood, the fakest town in America, where even money can’t buy some things. I’ve been on both sides of the fence with them, both with no juice and my own fault I couldn’t get in as well as treated like a VIP watching others get snubbed. I was 20 years old and didn’t get into some club in Vegas because of my shoes and since then I’ve always been overdressed. I still see guys in jeans on Thursdays and guys in double pleated slacks on Saturdays get in for a variety of reasons. The women here are young and hot and that’s what usually attracts guys, but they turn away so many people it’s disheartening to others trying to get in. Anything could trigger them to not let you in and it’s not always looks. On the surface it seems racist, but in knowing people in that industry it’s not. It’s a large, open, expansive space where they really push the bottles. Even with a promotional hook up they are up charging significantly, so there very little value in a booth/bottle. Drinks are expensive and it’s not that they are watered down it’s that they use bad ice, which would melt in 5 minutes anyhow. You are better off with a beer, shots are expensive too. Bathrooms are nice and it’s not so dark you can’t walk around or see where you are going. There is always this faint smell of a place that needs to be disinfected. Like it’s some massive axe body spray coverup. Hip Hop is heavy on Thursdays, but more EDM on Saturdays, moving towards some trap, but the bangers they drop are some industry middle of the road stuff, nothing grimey. If you want real music and chill vibes check out Red Cup Sundays. No one comes here for the music though. It’s to see or be seen, or just say you went. Here is where the stars come off. My booth was given away to some B squad celebrity, 2 friends of mine could not get in because the booth size was overstated on another occasion nearly doubling the quote from our promoter. A separate occasion the doorman tried asking me for $50 or he’ll make sure I don’t get in. They tried charging a bottle of our neighboring booth to us because they thought we knew each other, but were just friendly. They posted a security guard at the door for like 10 minutes one night not allowing anyone into the bathroom because someone celebrity was doing drugs and having sex and didn’t want any witness’. People regularly smoke inside and I’m a smoker, but was told I had to go outside without re-entry. It’s these types of things that make the people who actually get in, not have fun, which just brings the whole place down. There is not enough drinks in the world that will get me back in this place.

Lola Ajilore

If it was possible to give no stars I would have done so. I have never written a review for any club or lounge but I decided this could help a visitor from out of town. I was visiting LA for the first time, saw the good reviews online and decided to try the place out. I get there with my friends and they wouldnt let us in. I spoke to one of the bouncers and I was told I wouldnt be able to get in because I didnt know any of the promoters. I told the bouncer we were visiting from out of state therefore it was impossible to know any of promoters. I tried talking to a few other people at the door and they wouldnt give me a chance to explain that I was a visitor so they should make an exception. This is a bad idea if you are not from LA, dont try it you wouldnt get in unless you are at the door before they open and that isnt guaranteed.

Emily Coon

1Oak is probably the best high end hip hop club around. The Owner, Richie Akiva, is a great guy. This place really frequents celebrities and has bottles constantly popping. The only downside to this place is the stupid exclusivity they use, but in the same breath thats what makes it. They discriminate against girls who dont fit the model look, and they make guys pay $200 to get in the door. That doesnt include the $20 bar pour drinks. The decorum could really use an update. There are 1oaks all over the place. This is the biggest one with the most space (although i have never been to the one in Dubai.) If youve got a really attractive group of friends, give this place a go. Youll have a good time.

Uyen N. Le

The rudest club ever. When they dont have enough people at the club they serve you well but when they are crowded they will blatantly turn they faces. They start being rude because they do not have proper resource to handle the demands of customers and guests. Its ridiculous. Im not paying them to forget to letting my friends come in and gotta come out to pick them up. Its exhausting having a group hang at this venue. I would go to Bootsy Bellows or The Avenue, way better experiences. The music is better there for sure too.

Tina Bennett

Me and my wife are from out of town. We got a hotel next to this club. We went to the front door and got refused by two black bouncers. They came up with every excuse not to let us in. We were well dressed and polite. After talking to a few people, they told us its because my wife was black. My wife is gorgeous, but it doesnt matter because they prefer no black women. Wow.

Noah Hammock

Love this nightclub!! Such a great time every time I step into the building. My wife & I always go with all of our friends and I would highly recommend the table service there. No one really wants to stand the whole night in a mosh pit you know? Its worth every single dollar and I promise you that. Great DJs spinning all the time. Love the vibe out there.

Bryan Chabrow

Have had work functions here and not a huge fan. Its a really cool spot, but very much a typical hollywood club and super busy. Also, last time I was here it was very problematic for people trying to smoke (not me) because they didnt have an area they could sneak out to. They had to leave and re enter.

malay bender

I dont understand how your establishment play all black music, but are racist to black people. Theyll only let you in if youre white, or mixed, but look mostly white. They dont like black or Hispanics ...UNLESS youre famous, then youre good enough, because theyre using you for exposure.

Bryan Durant

First time visitor last Friday, met up with a friend and met a few new ones! Had a really good time. Great vibe, fun people, good drinks (although a bit expensive at $15 for 1 Vodka Tonic, but it WAS Grey Goose). Overall, would definitely recommend (and will likely return)!

Jayann Purcell

Dont waste money they are racist ! RACIST black men are bouncers but they turn away black women? You listen to our music ! Most of the entertainers are Black ! Dont play our music then keep Taylor swift and Carrie underwood and lets see how much money you would really make .