Bootie LA

Definitely one of the most unique clubs I’ve been to in my life. If you like dancing around, spinning around, and having your own dance space this is the club for you! I hate when my shoulders touch the person’s shoulder’s next to me, but at this club no one’s shoulders touched!
The drinks are affordable and they didn’t do a bag check. If you ever get thirsty after all that dancing they have an area set aside with a water dispenser and water cups. This saves you the trip/​wait of having to ask the bartender for water, because they’ll give you a water bottle and no one wants to pay for a water bottle when water can be free. They have a lot of spots to sit on as well, so you can feel like you have table service without the cost of it!
The cost of entry is $ 5 before 10 pm and $ 10 after 10 pm. The dress style is casual or whatever you feel like dressing (either up or down). You can probably even wear workout clothes if you want. The dancers are definitely one of a kind, you can to be there to understand, they are definitely comfortable in their own skin.
The DJ is unique, there were a lot of old school hits that brought me back to my childhood mixed with music from current top 40s. It was a more chill and relaxed type of club, but crazy in its own way since the stage dancers definitely knew how to throw a party. At one point there was an inflatable pirate being passed around on the dance floor.
Overall great club! I will definitely come back in the future! Also they passed out a Bootie LA cd that I will play in my car when I get the chance.

If you’re looking to dress down and dance very ratchet, Bootie LA is the place.
As you enter through the front doors there’s a waft of heat and humid air reeking of human sweat. Ya know it’s gonna get CRAY. The front of the stage can get very crowded, but the back has a bit more open space. Beware, you’ll be sweaty at the end of the night cause there is no circulation /​AC in this club, so wear something comfortable, light, and you don’t mind getting nasty.
Music that night was battle of the bands, with the DJ playing a remix of 90’s pop classics with EDM beats.
Drinks are cheap.
$ 10 Cover.
Crowd is mixed, with older and younger people, gay and straight, any and all colors, shapes, and sizes. Seeing the diversity at Bootie was amazing and reminds you how wonderful LA can truly be, well DTLA at least, I wouldn’t say that about West LA. Lastly, the younger people here are very rude and pushy at the bar like they’ve never bought alcohol before.

I don’t tend to go out clubbing much but when I do, I am particular about the music. I want to get away from the EDM music that seems to play everywhere. Don’t get me wrong, I like electronic music but there has to be a balance of lyrics to sing along to. I was happily very pleased with Bootie LA! The DJ was playing mashups of music from different decades with music in the last past ten years. I found it to be really unique and still recognizable to sing along with! My boyfriend and I got there at 9:30 and nobody was dancing yet. I expected this so we went out and started dancing first (we are not shy people). At about 10:30, I would say there was a good size crowd dancing! The vibe was positive– it seemed like everyone was there to open up and enjoy themselves. The place was very spacious and I never felt overcrowded by others. When we wanted to take a break, there were couches that wrapped along the walls and had nobody sitting at them! They were SO nice and almost private feeling because everyone was standing away towards the bar. We didn’t have any drinks here, so I can’t comment on that. Overall, I am really happy with my first time and the DJ!

I’m sorry… but why are there so many reviews about how amazing the mash ups are? Let’s be real, the music isn’t what brings you here. It’s the fact that you can dance around like a maniac while drunk off your ass with friends and have a good time. The music was actually pretty mediocre. Very few mash ups are like wow, okay, I can REALLY dance to this and I don’t even have to be *that* drunk. And most mash ups here are just cringe-​worthy and you have to be very drunk to go with it or just be the kind of person who can get weird with very little alcohol.
I rated this place pretty high for what it is. A weird dance party. Plenty of space, no long line for the bathroom, good vibes, and cheap cover. The drinks were priced really high for a place like this though; $ 17 for an AMF?!
This is going to sound mean and make me look really ugly inside, but this place looks like where the the rejects of nightclubs go to have fun. Think, Star Wars cantina scene but with crazy dancing. Who gives a fuck though if you just wanna dance.

WOW. This is totally my kind of dance club. Okay, I don’t actually spend a lot of time in dance clubs, but if I DO, I want it to be Bootie LA!!!
Our experience was at the Echoplex, which is a pretty awesome venue for this club. We ubered there and back from our hotel so we could have a drinking night, so can’t talk about parking, but it was easy to get to from downtown LA.
It’s a decent sized club and they have two bars for your drinking pleasure. I actually thought the drinks were totally affordable, but I guess that means I usually drink in places that are charging way too much! We were there for the Beach Party night and it was so fabulous to hit a dance club and get to show up in casual beach attire instead of the usual fancy dress and high heels! Loved the photo booth, because lets face it, I’m a Unilocaler, I am into photo booths.
Here’s how it went down. We arrived early (nerds) and so it was pretty quiet. We got first pick of the candy strewn around on the tables and developed a rapport with my bartender for the night. The early part of the night had more old school music, 80s and 90s, which are my jams and then the music got a bit newer as the night progressed, but these were mash-​ups so there was seriously a huge mix of different types of music. AWESOME.
We spent most of the night dancing right up against the stage because it was hilarious to watch the RAID dancers up on the stage… they are a riot!
I’m telling you, this is just a super fun environment and we had a blast. We will totally be back.
GO. HERE.

The music here slays. I can’t say enough amazing things about the DJ. So many amazing mash ups. It’s an awesome place to come and dance with your friends! The drinks are about averagely priced for an LA bar– not cheap but the bill won’t shock you.
If you wanna dance, come here. This is not a lounge or a casual bar. Come to dance and you’ll have an amazing time!

I’m not much for the club scene, but Bootie LA is probably one of the best deals in all of LA. Typically playing a mashup of current hits and classic songs, the place gets sweaty, but the vibe of the place solely rests in the guiding grooves of the dancers on the stage. They are out of control energetic and it really gets the crowd amped up.
Drinks area actually pretty reasonably priced all things considered. After a $ 10 entrance fee, I’d expect to pay even more for drinks, but a PBR will run you close to $ 5 (which is too much, but given the venue and the activity, is not exorbitant).
Expect to get sweaty so don’t wear your nicest going out clothes, and wear comfortable shoes, but it truly is just a super fun night.

Review in #Haiku:
Such a great time had
Here with a group of my friends
Can’t wait to go back! =D

Lots of fun, lots of sweat, lots of people. Your feet may get stepped on, so I recommend wearing sneakers.
Protect your hearing: bring ear plugs.

Sweltering (why is it so sweltering?!). You will dance the night away drenched in sweat to the most amazing mash-​up music. Dress up in theme and dance like nobody’s watching, and frankly, at Bootie LA few people really are, which makes for a really good time.

This place is interesting. All walks of life come here for bootie LA which is pretty awesome. The music was epic and the drinks were decently priced. Came for St Paddy’s weekend and they had free airbrush tattoos. Not sure if that’s a normal thing. Music was mash up hip hop/​rap/​80s music/​EDM — loved all of it.
However, the odor emitting from the hundreds of sweaty bodies is atrocious. Smelled like ass most of the time. This place gets packed which is cool, but the ventilation sucks! I’d come back if I had a stuffy nose or something, though the thought of breathing it in through my mouth doesn’t sound too knarly either.

Oh my!!! I can’t believe I found a club where I can have good clean fun!
My friend and I headed over here after seeing a show at Echoes Under Sunset at about 10pm. We waked in and took a few wacky silly photos and headed onto the dance floor! At first it felt like I was at a high school dance since it was kind of empty, but as the night progressed it started to get packed and way much more fun! Some people dressed up and went on stage to dance all out! Every once in a while they’d bring out the «Hoop Girls» on stage to dance. I did notice the ceiling was dripping, and as gross as it sounds I think it was all the sweat/​heat generating. Regardless, I had a blast! Not to mention we weren’t bothered by most pervy guys like at most clubs. Everyone’s just out to have some fun and dance! I absolutely love this place!!!

I’m not sure how I stumbled into the Echoplex about two years ago. I’m open to listening to any type of music but mostly lean towards whatever they’re playing on pop stations. I feel in love with mashups at BootieLA. When I started going, it used to only be a once a month party and it was $ 5 before 10pm. Now it’s twice a month and $ 10 all night long. You get a free CD if you come early enough and those contain a compilation of mixes from different DJs from all over.
I guess what I really love about coming here is I don’t have to worry about party clothes or wearing heels. Just come as you are, no frills, and dance the night away. The crowd is rather diverse. The bouncers are not rude. Can’t attest about the drinks but according to the posted prices, beer ranges about $ 5-​$ 7.
I *heart* their resident DJ, Shy Boy. He mashes it up like nobody’s business. He sings and dances as well. My fave would have to be his rendition of Firework. I wish that was on the CDs.
Can’t wait for the New Year’s Eve party!

Echoplex, song mashups, sweaty, loud, oontse-​oontse-​oontse! $ 10 cover, stay long enough until you realize you are no longer in your early 20’s and your ears begin to hurt from the loud music and the smell of baby prostitute in the air mixed with sweat makes you sneeze uncontrollably. We have our picture taken, sip on a gin and tonic, watch the amazing go-​go dancers, dance a bit and realize it’s time to move on.
I see a street hot dog cart and I couldn’t be happier. «Me da un jot dog con todo! CON TODO!!!» (Translation: Give me a hot dog with all the fixings! EVERYTHING!” The hot dog gives me enough energy to carry on for the rest of the night.
I will come back only to walk out and have hot dogs.

Compared to Bootie SF, Bootie LA is a more glam, spacious, and overpriced older sister.
I danced if I wanted to. And then we left our friends behind. And then we chilled on the sidelines trying to take selfies which didn’t work at all.
I drank a good bit of vodka unbeknownst to me, as those drinks were strong. I also paid 5 bucks for a coorslight tall boy, and pretty much hated myself for doing it. Felt a little outlandish– 5 bucks for a tall boy? Sheesh.
The music was good, and the space was large and you had plenty of room to move around– needless to say I wandered off and got lost 6 time, roughly. I enjoyed it, all in all a very fun night.

Next time I know for sure how this works,
1). The weirder the more everyone will probably like you! No seriously, I saw a lot of things last Saturday: a proposal, a man in dress that reminded me of the borat-​suit (see link:
), banana costumes, a man dressed as a baker. And… I loved it all!
2). I’m wearing shorts, a tank, and running shoes next time I come cause nothing is worse when your tight skinny jeans and long sleeved shirt constrict your freedom of expression on the dance floor!
3). Dress up to the theme. At midnight, everyone in the club voted on who would be crowned Prom King, Prom Queen and Best Couple! It was like high school all over again
4). Get there before 10 pm. It is a little lacking of people, but you save $ 5 so it’s all worth it. And also after 10pm a lot more people come!
5). Lot across the street that is $ 7. They lower it at around 12 oclock to $ 5 just fyi.
6). Motto of the club: Dance like nobody’s watching! Prepare to sweat!

I celebrated my bornday at Bootie LA 5 years ago. Half a decade later, I’d say I’m pretty much the same person…
Easy going, laid back, chill attitude. Dancing fiend. Not boughie, uppity, siddity, bitchass, or Hollyhood. Patient and tolerant. Diverse. Very open-​minded. Fun, giggly drunk.
With that all said, these were the random thoughts that ran through my mind as I celebrated my bornday yet again at Bootie LA a few weeks ago:
1) «How did we end up at USC fraternity row?»
2) «I can’t be the ONLY person in this place that actually knows how to and is doing the Humpty Dance when the song is playing!»
3) «2 shots and a beer cost how much???»
4) «Oh how cute, the boyfriends are kissing! Sigh…»
5) «Is that youngen’ trying to pick up on my girl!?»
6) «That choreographed routine on stage was pretty kick ass!»
7) «I’m not hipster enough for this shit.»
8) «I’m not drunk enough for this shit.»
9) «I’m not white enough for this shit.»
10) «I’m too old for this shit.»
11) «Can we go get a bacon wrapped hot dog now?»
Needless to say, I was back home by 1am and didn’t have as grande of a time as I did 5 years ago.

I’ve had good experiences here and hell, even a birthday party held here before, but the St Patrick’s day party was shitty. I’m guessing that everyone had been drinking all day because people in the club were aggressive, shove-​y and rude. The music was not good at all (that French DJ sucked) and after one a-​hole gave me a hard elbow because he decided that was how he was going to insert himself where I was standing, I just had to leave. I’m done with this place. I felt like I was stuck at a college party with a bunch of idiotic 22 yr olds.
Only things going for this place are A) casual, wear what you want dress code and B) free CD if you get there early.

PRO
1. You can wear whatever you want (as long as it breathes), and you’ll feel right at home. The vibe here is anything goes.
2. The free photobooth is a nice touch… However, after I checked the website (as of 2÷7÷13), I saw some of the more recent events did not have their photos posted yet.
3. The mashups are enjoyable, and the onstage entertainment is hilarious and high energy. The performers don’t take themselves seriously, which makes the atmosphere really fun.
4. Unpretentious.
5. Awesome night of dancing.
6. Hot dog vendors hang around outside of the club, and those street dogs really hit the spot after a long night of dancing.
CON
1. I got here at 10:30p, and the line was huge! It barely moved, and it took me an hour to get inside. The line continued to grow as I was waiting, and I’ll bet that the majority of the people behind me hadn’t gotten in or went home.
2. Parking is a mess. There’s a free lot behind the Echoplex, but it fills up fast. I drove around the block three times, and finally gave up and did valet, which cost $ 9 without tip.
3. It is SUPER HOT & HUMID inside, and near the stage, you can barely move because there are so many people in a compact space.
4. During the peak hours, the bar area is swamped, and you’ve got to be EXTREMELY aggressive to grab a drink.
5. The bathrooms get nasty as the night progresses. They have an attendant, but she can’t control what drunkards do in the stalls.
6. Men get grabby if you somehow get away from your group.
OVERALL: Bootie LA is one of the most fun dance experiences you can have in LA, but show up early (like at nine) to avoid the line and get free parking. Plus, be prepared for an extremely sweaty experience.

I love love love love love this place. I’m a huge fan of dancing and pop remixes aka mashups. This was the perfect comboooooo!
The only negative thing about this place was that the line was long and when I mean long, I mean around the corner long. If you decide to go, just make sure to get there well before 9:30.
The music is loud, there are plenty of characters, the floor is packed (only up near the stage), and the air is moist. I swear I lost about 5 lbs from sweating and hearing out of my left ear for one whole day.
This place is great if you’re a dancer :)