Avalon Hollywood (Los Angeles, California)

USA / California / West Hollywood / Los Angeles, California / Vine Street, 1735
 bar, music -to be removed/cleaned, night club, bistro
formerly the Hollywood Palace, which opened back in 1927. Groucho Marx filmed his TV quiz series "You Bet Your Life" here. It was also the site of the old Merv Griffin Show, and for a 1960's TV variety show called, appropriately enough, "The Hollywood Palace" (hosted by Jimmy Durante) which showcased a weekly cavalcade of superstars. In its heyday, "playing the Palace" was considered a major honor for any performer. Dean Martin introduced the Rolling Stones on TV here (and people are still complaining about his remarks). Later, in the 70's, it played host to acts like The Bangles and The Stray Cats. In recent years, it had been known simply as "The Palace" a nightclub featuring dance nights and live acts such as Smashing Pumpkins.

In October 2003, it re-opened as "Avalon Hollywood", which boasts a new state-of-the-art light and sound system, a 1,300-person capacity theatre (which will stage live music and comedy concerts and dance/DJ events), a lounge called "The Spider Club" an outdoor patio, and a bistro-style restaurant open 24-7.]

1735 Vine St
Hollywood, CA 90028
(323) 462-8900
www.avalonhollywood.com
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Coordinates:   34°6'9"N   118°19'37"W

Comments

  • Best martini in a plastic cup I ever had. Could do without the stage barricades, though - and the slaggy chick who, while I was in the ladies' room, took my coveted spot directly in front of stage center that I had waited in line for four hours to get. Snatch.
  • Bob Zumekis re-created the famed Beatles' Ed Sullivan show appearance in this theater for his film, I Wanna Hold Your Hand.
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