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Golden Gopher

213-614-8001
417 W. 8th St., Los Angeles, CA  90014
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When entrepreneur Cedd Moses (of Broadway Bar and Seven Grand fame) opened the Golden Gopher in 2004, it seems he took stock of downtown’s nightlife scene and decided to up the ante. The Golden Gopher mixes industrial chic -- high ceilings, exposed brick walls and loft-like windows -- with more refined elements such as baroque wallpaper, brass sconces and a heavy wooden bar that draws everyone from the business casual crowd to the loft-dwellers. The Golden Gopher has all the things that matter: A legendary jukebox with picks from Johnny Cash to the Pixies, ’80s era video games including Ms. Pac Man and Centipede, an outdoor smoking lounge complete with bed-like couches and a selection of top-shelf liquor that can be purchased “to go” thanks to a still-valid liquor license from 1905.

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    Posted by Randel B. on Yelp_small
     

    The Golden Gopher is amazing. Whenever I am in the downtown area, I definitely hit up this spot. Very cool and original. The Golden Gopher and a couple of...

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    Posted by Toro G. on Yelp_small
     

    One of the best spots in downown. You cant go wrong with the Gopher. Ask for Richard and tell him to give you a DUI. I had some good time at the Gopher.

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    Posted by El A. on Yelp_small
     

    Came in after a Laker game. I loved the vibe and I could actually hear what the other members in the party were saying. Cool spot with a sexy vibe. You...

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