Jumbo's Clown Room, Hollywood
12 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/AskLosAngeles, r/LosAngeles15 comments cited below
What people say, in short
Jumbo's Clown Room is a recurring Hollywood pick for an unconventional night out. Commenters suggest making it the final stop after nearby bars, and one describes the entertainment as burlesque. Another values its distinctive character. One commenter bluntly advises against it without explaining why, so the enthusiasm is not unanimous.
Address
Jumbo's Clown Room, 5153 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027
At a glance
- Best for
- Late night
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Burlesque
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Mixedu/doctorfeelgood33 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024ambience
Calls it basically burlesque entertainment; weekends are typical, weekdays bring a gloomier regular crowd.
- Recommendsu/ron_burgundy_69 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Enthusiastically recommends Jumbo's, calling it life-changing.
- Recommendsu/ditdit23 in r/AskLosAngeles · Jan 2024
Lists it among odd LA spots to visit; no further comment.
- Recommendsu/2pierad in r/LosAngeles · Feb 2024
Recommended as the place to finish the night.
- Recommendsu/idk_wtf_im_hodling in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Calls Jumbos the answer for a night out.
- Recommendsu/CaliforniaNewfie in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026ambience
Asks whether it counts as a dive but says the place has real character.
- Caveatu/I-Have-Mono in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026
Tells visitor absolutely not to go to this bar.
- Recommendsu/SilverSurfherder in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Recommends it among dive-bar options.
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- Mixedu/VpstartCrow in r/LosAngeles · Feb 2024
Mentioned as a stop, but advises finishing the night somewhere else instead.
- Recommendsu/trolig in r/AskLosAngeles · Feb 2026
Says they miss this place and recall great times there.
- Recommendsu/HiPlainsDrifter14 in r/LosAngeles · Feb 2024
Recommended as the finishing stop after visiting several nearby bars.
- Recommendsu/New-Scientist5133 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2026ambience
Sarcastically denies it's amazing and fun, implying the dive bar actually has great vibes and is worth visiting.
- Recommendsu/witchweasel in r/LosAngeles · Feb 2024
Enthusiastically endorses a night-out route ending at this bar.
- Recommendsu/DesertRat_748 in r/LosAngeles · Feb 2024
Gives a one-word endorsement of this place.
- Recommendsu/Disulfidebond007 in r/AskLosAngeles · Aug 2024
Seconds the recommendation of Jumbo's.
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Details last checked 11 Nov 2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.