Abbey

Each Sunday we start off our early evening at the Abbey. It's the meeting place where all converge before we head off to the other bars, making the rounds. Expensive- yes. Find the right bartender and you're OK. Rude? Well, it's hard to make friends unless someone introduces you to someone else. No one cares to make an effort. We're usually in a group and we talk to anyone walking by or alone. We'd like to think we're a fun group. Been going to the Abbey since it was a coffee shop back in the day (across the street). The breeders (way too many as mentioned in the other reviews) - well, as the night goes on, the fun subsides, so we go to the other bars in the viscinity. Fun until 7:30-8 pm on Sunday night.

A great place to see beautiful people. I always meet new and interesting people when I visit.

Breeders are invading- yes it's true and we have to share our space. Went there last week and I swear there were more straight people than gay people. What a shame. This used to be the best bar in WEHO hands down for gays or lesbians. Was a great inclusive atmosphere with great music and drinks. Now the menu has changed- got worse. The clientele has changed- got straighter and I am wondering if we are getting pushed out of our own community. Still has an awesome atmosphere but they don't make the drinks the way they used too. It's too bad really.

I really liked this bar 3 years ago. It's by far the classiest gay bar you'll find in LA, with an occasional celebrity appearance, but the breeders started to take it over about a year ago when it changed ownership. Oh yeah, and ALL the hot bartenders are straight! It's a good place to take your fag hag or friends from out of town, but if you're looking for good dancing and a gay-ol-time there are better places around town.

I've been chillen at the abbey since I was in high school over 10 years ago when it was mainly a coffee and pastry shop! I've seen its growing pains & watched it grow into an amazing Empire for the gay community to come together and celebrate our uniqueness!Yes there are snobs, rude waiters & bitchy bartenders& sometimes getting served can be a bit of a pain,but for every bad there is a great! I've found some of the most beautiful,talented,colorful people and experiences there! I'm so proud to know the Great Abbey grew in the heart of Weho as a gay bar where you can bring your straight guy friends & have confidence they'll be impressed & have a great time!I want to thank David Cooley the creator of the Abbey for inspiring a poor young gay boy from the ghetto to shoot for the stars! The Abbey is a must! Great drinks, OK food, beautiful surroundings!