Hop Louie treat

Hop Louie, 950 Mei Ling Way, Los Angeles, CA
The bar is an Asian treat: a Pagoda Bar with traditional décor. Bill, an older Asian and skinny bartender, was friendly and made me feel welcome. Sean, the younger Asian and bigger bartender, was funny and serviceable. That night, “The Singers”, an unusual band, made its grand debut. The place was packed with a unique crowd: music lovers, artists, drunks, bohemians, foreigners, locals, and newcomers. Originally, the show was at 7pm but the drummer got into a car accident. Nevertheless, the show must go on and at 8pm it began. This band had 8 singers, a drummer, a bass player, a guitarist, an organist and a conductor. The curious dress code made them original. I must admit: “The Singers” group rocks. This tiny bar was packed and more people kept coming inside, but it didn’t feel bumpy, rather the opposite: cozy. Sean served lots of alcoholic beverages to the clients during the show; however, he never stopped dancing to the rhythm of the music. Sean wore a Hop Louie t-shirt; it appears that a client wanted to purchase one. Shawn said it’s a collector item; unfortunately, it is not longer for sale. The customer said he will get it on eBay and Sean laughed. Hop Louie Bar had a third floor, which was a restaurant and it had good reviews. Bill said the bar opens daily from 4pm to 2am. I loved this bar; it wasn’t just because of the Pagoda exterior, it was the great energy that radiated from it. “The Singers” group was very entertaining, I like their choice of music and the followers were fascinating. “Gan Bei” to Hop Louie!