Trunks

8809 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, United States
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Th
Review №1

Came to Trunks as the last bar of our night out. Kinda wished we had just spent the entire night there to begin with.This was one night where they played Beyonce back to back to back a few months after Summer Renaissance came out. I couldnt agree more with the songs choice.The music, people, and ambiance in this bar were unmatched. Out of every club we went to in WeHo, Trunks was my favorite, and the first one I would return to.

S
Review №2

Went here last Thursday and it was our first and only stop, we were planning to check out the whole strip but the music, drinks and vibe kept us dancing! We went back on Saturday and it was PACKED, still a fun time, music was great, people had amazing energy. It felt good to be at a bar that was playing music for POC. After spending most of the night there we ventured along the strip to find another bar, but the music was way too electro & not giving the same vibe as trunks!

ch
Review №3

MOST diverse gay bar on the santa monica Blvd strip. When you want cool laid back guys, chill personable bar tenders, and an escape from the WEHO copy/paste personalities this is the spot. 🔥🔥🔥🔥Owners are great. Drinks are great.

G
Review №4

Always one of my go-to bars when i’m out in weho. i’ve been a loyal patron for years. if you want a no frills gay bar where you get great service, this place is for you. the bartenders are really friendly, swift to take your order, and professional. the regulars are extremely nice. there’s always a dance party happening to old 00s hits on the weekends. its a really fun place to end the night. the drinks are stiff and not over-priced by west hollywood standards. the atmosphere is a bit divey, in the best way. highly recommend! i’ve always felt safe and welcome here. i’ve never had a problem with pick-pocketers like some other reviewers, but that’s certainly not the bar’s fault… ?

Dr
Review №5

CAREFUL! Drinks are way too strong!!! It’s my second time where I have a drink at this club and I completely loose consciousness am still able to order my Uber but the next day the last thing I remember it’s coming out of Trunks very dangerous

Na
Review №6

I used to like this place but it turns out to be very toxic. My friend and I walked in and was waiting to order a drink and the bartenders don’t even notice us. They only apparently notice all the masc for masc men that’s in the bar. To Me that’s toxic. People act like they are better then other people. Bad atmosphere. Nothing is important that will ever go on at this particular bar becuase I definitely get treated better at any other bar on this street. I will go to the other bars that have better manners and the guys are nice . Plus the drinks are expensive here. I value myself more important then those only care about looks and appearances.

Ce
Review №7

Had my phone stolen from my pocket here and staff/security could not be bothered to help in any way, beware

Ke
Review №8

Very diverse crowd and music is hot!Relatively cheap drinks. Not for everyone, but for everyone that wants to have a hot time.

V
Review №9

The best club in WeHo!!!! The music, the crowd, the vibe, it’s amazing!! People are really down to earth! I always feel so comfortable there. I just wish they would stay open longer!!! Please consider extending hours till 4 😭

Ra
Review №10

The vibe was cool but there was a group of pick pocketers. One girl secretly tried to get my phone off of my pocket and her friends looked ready to help her. They followed us out once we took noticed them.Be careful out there.

Jo
Review №11

They are trying to be the masc spot but its just a bunch of WIGs

Ro
Review №12

Great vibe, bartenders super nice guys. Great place to watch sports or just hang and cruise.

da
Review №13

BEWARE: Like anywhere, pick pocketers are notorious in night clubs.. but this place was INFESTED! A huge group so obviously targeting people. The lady in the photo reached into my friends pocket but we caught her, she tried to play it off and her friends called her back to their group. They KNEW what was going on.. take a look at the pics and keep your eye out for these pigs 👁️ Love WeHo but hate people who take advantage of folks just trying to have fun.

Ol
Review №14

Lovely, cozy and super fun bar. Very good beer and strong cocktails. I was pleased with this place. An advertising campaign takes place here, you can get a separate room for 2 hours and any cocktail for free. To do this, you need to register on the site 909gay,com take a screenshot of the profile and show it to the bartender. It should work now, we took advantage

Cl
Review №15

The Best!

Co
Review №16

My boyfriend got pick pocketed here on a Friday night according to the security it happens often, be careful with your belongings.The bar is a good time overall though. One of the speakers sounded like it was about to be blown out.

St
Review №17

Drinks are good. Music is usually really good. Its just a small place that gets very packed. Hard to walk around or dance because your usually shoulder to shoulder in every corner of this place. Other than that, its a good time (if you can move or dance to the music).

Ki
Review №18

Drinks and food get an A+ from me. Our waiter was not only a cutie pie, but he was attentive to what we needed. He made a little mistake with my card at the end, I won’t deduct stars.I forget the name of the food I had. It was the Baha something with shrimp. Delicious.Music was great. 🏳️‍🌈 Friendly establishment. I would go again.

Br
Review №19

Super cool place to start the night. Music is decent, bar tenders are really attractive and also nice. There are pool tables and the crowd is always really fun and chill. Also the drinks are affordable

Ju
Review №20

I always end up making out or getting someone’s number when I come here, so, yeah, great bar 👌🏽

Br
Review №21

My favorite dive. Strong drinks, solid happy hour, pool, and dog friendly on the patio. They usually play great music. Its a chill place during the day. It can get really busy at night. Not really a dancing spot, more for pool and hanging out.

Pe
Review №22

This is my favorite bar on the Santa Monica strip in West Hollywood. Its gay owned and the drinks are cheap for the area ($8 gin and tonic) and very strong. I like to come here to start the night.They have great music and the crowd is friendly and constantly feelin themselves. I dont mind that it gets a bit crowded at times, just because its usually good company.Pro-tip is to to the far right of the bar to order, since it clears up around there.

Ja
Review №23

This is such a unique gem in WeHo. I went there with a friend and had a great time. It can be very crowded, but it is a place where everyone comes to have a great time. If youre looking gay bar with strong drinks at a great price, this is your best option!

mi
Review №24

Everyone goes here for pregame cause their drinks are strong. You can play pool. It has a cool ambience inside, its always chill, sometimes you can dance there, they have a patio area where people can also smoke and they have heaters if its cold.

D.
Review №25

I dont go out to bars that often to begin with. Plus, the idea of going to a bar in a town as image-conscious as West Hollywood had previously felt intimidating to me. Luckily, Ive given Trunks a couple of tries as my first gay bar experience, and Im glad I did. Its a nice venue with cordial bartenders, cold beer, and patrons who dont seem to care about image.

Da
Review №26

Great place to get your buzz on. Drinks are super strong and not expensive at all. It is very small and gets packed. Wouldnt recommend it for those that do not like strong drinks. Music needs improvement

Ma
Review №27

My friends and I enjoyed our time at Trunks until an incident occurred with one of the bartenders last night. I dont know his name, but he was a white, straight-passing, shirtless guy wearing a beanie. We had been ordering drinks from the back bar (nearest to the bathrooms), and at one point, I had paid for a drink and was still at the bar when the bartender just grabbed my almost-full drink and dumped it out. I asked for an explanation, and he said that I was falling over and too drunk. I had in fact not been falling over and was not causing any trouble or disruption. He kept insisting that I was too drunk and needed to leave. I told him that I had paid for my drink and demanded a refund. He said that he would refund me but that I would need to leave still. Instead of refunding my card like he previously said he would, he just handed me a $5 bill and then called security to make me leave. I tried to explain the situation to them, but the two large male security guards (one of which was named David) instead just literally lifted me and carried me out of the bar. It was extremely humiliating and disrespectful. I understand that bartenders need to call security when there is a threat to safety in the bar or if there are people who are drunk to the point where they are incapacitated, but I was clearly neither of those. When I exited the bar with my friends following me in confusion, I realized I did not have my phone. I tried to re-enter to try to find it, but the bouncer would not let me or my friends back in. It was extremely frustrating, and while kind strangers tried to help me by going back in the bar for me, it was just too crowded for them to successfully help me without me being able to check all the areas I had been. Part of me wonders whether the bartender had taken my phone while I left it on the counter while paying and then proceeded to kick me out of the bar. I went back to check today, but the phone was nowhere to be found. I know that these things happen, so Im not rating the bar 1-star because of my phone being stolen but because of the treatment I received from the bartender and security guards.

Pe
Review №28

Not a great experience, went on a Sunday night and someone threw a drink and i was hit by it, later I felt someone going for my wallet

Mr
Review №29

Awesome bar to stop by and grab a drink with friends. However, I despise that they play music videos that are not in sync with the music. What a waste of an appealing asset to the bar. Literally was listening to despacito but watching some random ass videos on screen. Biggest pet peeve.

We
Review №30

Great neighborhood bar with strong drinks at fair prices. Very friendly staff and clientele. Zero attitude. Small outdoor patio for people watching on Santa Monica Boulevard.Trunks also has a pool table and flat screen TVs throughout the bar airing sports and news programs. Ask for Trevor. He is everyones favorite bartender.

Mo
Review №31

If youre looking for hella strong drinks, good music, and a place to play pool this is the right place for you! Always a great place to get the night started. Its a little small, but besides that, great!

Mi
Review №32

For affordable drinks, pooltables and entertainment keeping you fueled throughout your West Hollywood nights, definitely visit Trunks! Trunks has always been my go-to between nightclubs to keep my nights going and to meet new friends to flirt and hang out with.Trunks has carried me throughout my West Hollywood experience as a venue worth going to, over and over. Thank you so much for all of your love and support, Trunks!

Ya
Review №33

Great place to have a drink and enjoy it !!!!

Je
Review №34

No cover, strong/cheap drinks, beautiful decor, and friendly bartenders. Being from out of town, this was a great bar to start the night in West Hollywood. I will definitely return next time Im in town.

Ja
Review №35

Cheapest and strongest drinks in weho. Friendly staff and bunch of regular customers. Great for after work happy hour. Often hit up this location first for drinks on the weekends, before moving onto other places that always charge a lot more and are watered down.

Ma
Review №36

Hands down one of my favorite places in West Hollywood. The drinks are poured just the right amount of heavy for what youre paying for. Pro-tip: Go to the back bar to get served quicker.

Gl
Review №37

Im from Houston visiting my friends in weho he took me here to trunks & 1 of the bartenders specifically the one w/the tattoos on his arms & wears his pants below his waist w/his behind exposed was very unpleasant & rude ! this wasnt my first gay bar in weho overall my experience was ok but however the bartender was rude & I wouldnt want to experience another night like this in weho !!! I asked him for drink recommendations he just pointed to the drinks behind him & just took the next customer !!! However the drinks were good & music alright !!!

Pa
Review №38

Be prepared to be kicked in the pants, their drinks are extra stiff. Efficient bartenders, but not the friendliest or most inviting. I always feel like Im going to get pickpocketed there though.

Re
Review №39

Love this place since change of ownership. Lively, energetic, dive bar. Having stiff drinks and friendly bartenders and music that want keep you in your set.

Da
Review №40

Cheap drinks for the location and the staff is great. If you get out late and havent had anything to drink this is a good place to start.

An
Review №41

Paid for a drink and left a cash tip. Get my card statements and they added an extra tip on

Ch
Review №42

The bartenders are great, staff is super friendly music is great, drinks are good and happy hour has awesome specials but it is rather small so when its crowded, youre packed like sardines.

Nk
Review №43

Service was ok but I understand they were so slammed . The drinks were good and it was really good portion for what you pay for compared to most places that give u all ice .

Ce
Review №44

One of my favorite bars in West Hollywood hands down and one of my favorite bartenders of West Hollywood Mario. Nice crowd, great drink specials and NON pretentious! Thank you Trunks! 🙏🏽👍🏼

Br
Review №45

Want a good, strong drink in a down home atmosphere? This is your place! Clientele is friendly and the model trains add to the charm.

BJ
Review №46

Had a blast with my favorite cuzn, doesnt matter if Im not a part of the LGBT COMMUNITY, I love them all and will participate and party with them anywhere

Br
Review №47

Very low key bar. Cheap and strong drinks. Can get extremely crowded on weekends though. A fun place to start the night.

Ch
Review №48

Very nice hole in the wall bar(almost literally lol). Definitely worth a check. Fancy cocktails here that will surely surprise you.

Br
Review №49

Strong drinks. Definitely worth stopping there for a cocktail

No
Review №50

If you want a strong drink come to this place it is a gay bar but always fun and Im not gay the boys here respect that went with my ex and her gay friends and had a blast.

Ad
Review №51

The atmosphere is ok, beer same.. and a great, super handsome guy works there. I looooove him :) Id take him out if I can :D

Al
Review №52

The best of West Hollywood at this point. its always been fun, its just the only place that isnt getting worse. great atmosphere, great prices and fun music.

De
Review №53

I liked trunks better when it was a bar rather than a dance club. Also it didnt used to get this packed. But its still reasonably priced and the decor is nice.

do
Review №54

Great time for all

JO
Review №55

Very strong drinks 🤗🤗🤗🤗 it get crowded on the weekend. But its good place to get drinks before you hit the club

Ad
Review №56

Amazing bar to have drinks and have great time even though ok n the weekends is so pack with people.

Ju
Review №57

Atmosphere is good. Drinks are mix pretty strong for my taste...but it gets me in a positive mood

Le
Review №58

Best gay bar in Weho because of the music hands down. Trunks is a bar to either start the night or end the night. Thats when the music is the best.

Jc
Review №59

This place is the best bar in WeHo, drinks are strong, less expensive than any other place in WeHo the bartenders are very friendly and the music and videos are awesome!!

we
Review №60

My friend was very intoxicated one night asking for shots and alcohol I told the bartender not to give him any alcohol he laughs and makes a joke gives my friend the drinks anyway and asked me to pay and after saying no he starts yelling at me and telling me to leave we did argue a little bit I definitely dont feel welcome there anymore it was the bartender who wears his pants below his butt crack is about 58 and has tattoos of sorts on his arm they need to get rid of him

Ca
Review №61

The best little Gay bar in town super friendly staff, fun atmosphere, laid back, great happy hour prices!

Pe
Review №62

Best place to pregame if you dont mind strong drinks. These drinks are worth the money in West Hollywood.

Vi
Review №63

Generous pouring for spirits.This is a more Latino African American crowd. Good to know if thats what one is after or not.Bit small.

Ch
Review №64

Very friendly local bar in West Hollywood cheap drinks great people and awesome music.

Fr
Review №65

Always like this place...one of the best upscale dive. Its a dive renovated with a touch of hip and unpretentious.

Ma
Review №66

You cant get cheaper drinks anywhere on santa monica and they are just as strong. Love this Tiny lil bar it rocks my socks.

is
Review №67

Our go-to bar every weekend! Affordable drinks and awesome music! #RnB

A.
Review №68

This is my spot every saturday right after work. Good drink good prices friendly employees and MIKE is the best bartender.

He
Review №69

Great drinks. Good music. Can get a bit crowded sometimes.

Lu
Review №70

I love this place for some great drinks and people are super cool, very chill crow

Ro
Review №71

For the most part VERY friendly and attentive bartenders.Friendly crowd and good music mix

Ja
Review №72

This bar has friendly bartenders,Great STRONG drinks at a very reasonable price!

Na
Review №73

Good music different environment but everyone is cool overall I like 2nd time here with a friend

Ro
Review №74

Great bar, fantastic staff, low key and just a great West Hollywood neighborhood bar

Da
Review №75

Great place and the price is always right. Im so glad they finally put back the clock on the wall between the two mirrors

Ro
Review №76

The best bar on the strip. Cocktails are strong , the staff are amazing and very friendly.

Co
Review №77

Busy small bar with small dance floor in back. You find a second bar at the back. Drink prices are $$$ out of $$$$$

Vi
Review №78

This night club is a very nice club very hip crowd strong drinks the owners of the club Waldo and Omar are excellent very nice people

Vi
Review №79

Times are changing and what once was the neighborhood bar is now just a cheap drink spot for the non locals and there girls who bring straight boys who get into fights

di
Review №80

Love the prices of drinks, the friendly bartenders, and the lively atmosphere.

Co
Review №81

Great dive bar nice place to meet friends or shoot a game of pool.

Jo
Review №82

Not sure if trunks refers to tree trunks, short shorts or elephants, but either way this place is cool af.

Al
Review №83

Strong drinks that are well priced, they need to wash their floor though, very sticky.

Ja
Review №84

Its a great place with great people and even better drinks!!

b
Review №85

Fun place. Bathroom is disgusting but the people are great. Awesome music and environment.

S
Review №86

Took a gay friend to this bar. Seemed like the most normal and less flamboyant one in the area

Ro
Review №87

Crowded and straight bartenders are rude. Like the remodel. Get better friendlier workers!!!

Mi
Review №88

Great dive bar that has been around for a very long time.

Ca
Review №89

Ask for Alex or Trevor. Great atmosphere and cheap but strong drinks

Ya
Review №90

I went there once for now and it was very good. A good diversity of music.

Ze
Review №91

No gay but I did get free drinks ... weho is the places to be

Ke
Review №92

Love this place. Only bar I really enjoy in WeHo

To
Review №93

Great place to begin your pregame before hitting other clubs in Weho!!!

Br
Review №94

Great service, super friendly staff, great prices. Coming back again.

Ry
Review №95

Great atmosphere , drinks are cheap And strong .

Jo
Review №96

My fav bar in weho..music is always good

Ko
Review №97

Somebody stole my whole wallet here I do not recommend

Cr
Review №98

Best Bar For Great Cheap Drinks Love It

Ke
Review №99

Its fun to spend an evening making new friends from all walks of life at this, the anti-Abbey.

Pa
Review №100

Best Dive Bar in West Hollywood.... always fun and you can smoke!!!!!!

Ky
Review №101

Good mix of ages and culturally diverse. Drinks are ridiculously high and weak

Ky
Review №102

Heavy pours and great service with awesome music selections!

Ch
Review №103

Boy I have to say this is Better Then Oil Can Charlies in New York

Jo
Review №104

Always fun for a good drink at a reasonable price

Co
Review №105

I ordered like 6 or 7 drinks, total came out to like $23. I was in shock, winning!

Le
Review №106

Been coming here for years, always a good time. A must for me when in WeHo

Ni
Review №107

Perfekt, nice Drinks, nice Guys and a lot of fun.

Ke
Review №108

Usually good music...they have a patio!

Tr
Review №109

The music mix & drinks were great

La
Review №110

Decent views and drinks. Great eye candy.

Ch
Review №111

Cheap prices super strong drinks

Da
Review №112

Great neighborhood Bar! Friendly staff...

Ar
Review №113

Drinks are priced just right and as they should be!

Yo
Review №114

A very fun place and fun people. The frendly bartender.

Da
Review №115

The gay Cheers! Best bar staff in the neighborhood. Enough said.

Mo
Review №116

Vers nice bartender and security people :)

Jo
Review №117

Great atmosphere always a good time

Ma
Review №118

Great drinks and good prices

Ga
Review №119

Great drink prices, and strong pour 😈😈

Gr
Review №120

Cute bartenders! Great happy hour!

Is
Review №121

They have really good drinks

Fr
Review №122

Way better now they have wood floors.

Ab
Review №123

Best liquor ever with good taste

Ye
Review №124

Great place and great people!!! Drinks are woah!!!👌

Pe
Review №125

Friendly place to go for a drink , is been here forever.

jo
Review №126

Love this place and the bartender mario is sexy

Sh
Review №127

Good crowd and great drinks

Mi
Review №128

Strong, cheap drinks. Friendly crowd

Mi
Review №129

Great drunks, great prices, great staff

Re
Review №130

Nice welcoming environment, friendly staff

Ma
Review №131

Gotta love the hunky shirtless bartenders!

Da
Review №132

Strong drinks! Lovely bartenders

Na
Review №133

Great atmosphere and lots of fun.

to
Review №134

Loooved it!!!! Strong drinks good vibes. 😊

Pe
Review №135

Good atmosphere laid back vibe

St
Review №136

This place is always the first stop for me and my friends.

Il
Review №137

Pre-party with Very strong drinks.

Ro
Review №138

Great music and staff👍👍

Ro
Review №139

Good place to have a chill time

A
Review №140

Cool place to hang with friends pretty much

Br
Review №141

Mostly crowded but cheap drinks

Ch
Review №142

Not worth the time if you arent into the scene

Ki
Review №143

Great food. Great view!

Ma
Review №144

Ok. Crowd was nice and friendly

Tr
Review №145

Its fun and Ill be back

Jo
Review №146

A must first stop when bar hopping in weho.

An
Review №147

Second only to THE GOLD COAST! Pure. Gay. Bar!

Ja
Review №148

Small Gay bar sports monitors pool table

nk
Review №149

Would bring my kid Goten here

Ri
Review №150

Strong drinks friendly place

Be
Review №151

Fun place to hang out with friends.

Kr
Review №152

Many memories made here and even more memories lost!!

Vi
Review №153

Fun place and cool bartenders

Ma
Review №154

Fun spot on Sundays!

Br
Review №155

Boys, booz, beats ...whats not to love.

Ja
Review №156

These guys know how to pour a drink!

Ta
Review №157

Cheapest strongest drinks in weho

M
Review №158

It can get really crowded.

ab
Review №159

Come on its TRUNKS.... everything in WEHO starts at TRUNKS.

pa
Review №160

Strong Drinks good times

JR
Review №161

Cheap drinks! love it!

Da
Review №162

Best drinks in West Hollywood

Da
Review №163

Fun place

Sa
Review №164

Always a great time.

Ow
Review №165

Its fun on days

Mi
Review №166

Great cocktails!

Ro
Review №167

Pick up a hotty and party party party!

Lu
Review №168

Lgbtq seen not for me

je
Review №169

Great place for drinks

Ca
Review №170

Good fun

Fr
Review №171

Lots of hot guys!

Do
Review №172

Not my cup of coffee 😎

Aa
Review №173

Great bar to hang at

Mi
Review №174

Love the music and drinks

Em
Review №175

Nice and causal for a Monday

Ce
Review №176

Come! Best drinks!

Cl
Review №177

Had a great tume

So
Review №178

Too pack

Ma
Review №179

Always a good vibe

Pe
Review №180

Love it😃

Un
Review №181

Cool environment :)

Nd
Review №182

Fave!

Ca
Review №183

I love this bar....

Th
Review №184

Music was great.

tg
Review №185

Honest hot staff

St
Review №186

Ugh.

Pa
Review №187

Best times ever😁😁😁😁😁😁

An
Review №188

I was pleasantly full

AD
Review №189

Fun group of people

Wi
Review №190

Affordable drinks

Jo
Review №191

This place is great.

DA
Review №192

Cozy party at West Hollywood

So
Review №193

Awesome venue

Ja
Review №194

Cool little bar

Ja
Review №195

Beware of pickpockets :(

He
Review №196

Great drinks

Je
Review №197

LOVE IT HERE

Da
Review №198

A+

Er
Review №199

Nice place

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4.4 Rating
  • Address:8809 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069, United States
  • Site:http://www.trunksbar.com/
  • Phone:+1 310-652-1015
Categories
Working hours
  • Monday:12 PM–2 AM
  • Tuesday:12 PM–2 AM
  • Wednesday:12 PM–2 AM
  • Thursday:12 PM–2 AM
  • Friday:12 PM–2 AM
  • Saturday:12 PM–2 AM
  • Sunday:12 PM–2 AM
From the business
  • Identifies as Latino-owned:Yes
Service options
  • Outdoor seating:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
  • Delivery:No
  • Takeaway:No
Highlights
  • Bar games:Yes
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great cocktails:Yes
  • Sport:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Cocktails:Yes
  • Dancing:Yes
  • Happy-hour drinks:Yes
  • Spirits:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Gender-neutral toilets:Yes
  • Toilets:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cosy:Yes
  • Trendy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • LGBTQ+ friendly:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
  • Transgender safe space:Yes
Planning
  • Accepts reservations:No
Payments
  • Credit cards:Yes
  • Debit cards:Yes
  • NFC mobile payments:Yes
  • Credit cards:Yes
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