R Bar

"R Bar is a very discrete neighborhood spot that is easy to miss but difficult to forget located inside the black building on the northwest corner of 8th & Irolo. Established on St. Patrick’s day 2007, R Bar keeps a bit of mystery by requiring a password to get in the door (hint: see facebook). But once inside, there's always something going on: every second Tuesday of the month is Comedy Nite, karaoke nights are Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Divey, fun crowd, good drinks - R Bar is a reliable go-to." - The HR Dept

"Drinking at R Bar feels like being transported back to Prohibition (i.e. you need a password to get in) - except there were no flat-screens in the 1920s, and you won’t go to jail for ordering a Moscow mule. Check their Facebook/Twitter/Instagram for the aforementioned daily password." - kat hong, james montgomery

"Ignore the fact that you have to look up R Bar’s password on their socials to get through the door - this Koreatown bar is super-easygoing. Good beer, strong cocktails, and entertainment that ranges from live jam bands to stand-up and trivia. Certain nights are more popular than others (avoid karaoke if you want to find a seat), but otherwise, expect a mostly local crowd full of regulars who are on first-name basis with the bartenders." - brant cox, brett keating

"R Bar isn’t a speakeasy in the sense that you can’t find it—it’s pretty visible. It’s a speakeasy in the sense that there’s a nightly password you definitely need to know or else you aren’t getting in. Take a breath - you can sign up on their website to have it emailed to you. Once you’re inside, you’ll find a dark, relaxed space full of cool people, and live music that isn’t invasive. Thursday night karaoke is no joke either." - Brant Cox, Sylvio Martins

"R Bar, Koreatown. R Bar is a very discrete neighborhood spot that is easy to miss but difficult to forget located inside the black building on the northwest corner of 8th & Irolo. Established on St. Patrick’s day 2007, R Bar keeps a bit of mystery by requiring a password to get in the door (hint: see facebook). But once inside, there's always something going on: every second Tuesday of the month is Comedy Nite, karaoke nights are Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Divey, fun crowd, good drinks - R Bar is a reliable go-to."