Golden Gopher

I say... Skip it.
Location: Downtown LA, Thursday Night
Theme: Bar

Ups: Mix of indoor/outdoor

Downs: Horrible setup with everyone standing around, no music, nonexistent decor

http://www.goldengopherbar.com/

Seven Grand

I say... Check it out.
Location: Downtown LA, Thursday Night
Theme: Bar

Ups: Great set-up upstairs with pool tables, good for big groups of people, plenty of room to sit/ lounge, casual setting

Downs: Needs a good crowd to fill the room

http://www.sevengrand.la/

Casey's

I say... Skip it.
Location: Downtown LA, Thursday Night
Theme: Sports Bar

Ups: mix of indoor/outdoor, pool table

Downs: nothing unique, not so great service

www.bigcaseys.com/

Indochine

I say... Check it out.
Location: Santa Barbara, Thursday Night
Theme: Lounge/Club

Ups: Great outside lounge area with booths, trendy atmosphere, excellent place to start the night

Downs: Tiny dance floor in the corner

http://www.indochinebar.com/