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Rain Nightclub
Categories: Nightlife Bars Gay Bars Nightlife Dance Clubs Restaurants Cuban Gay Bars, Dance Clubs, Cuban [Edit]
12215 Ventura BlvdStudio City, CA 91604
Neighbourhood: Studio City
(818) 755-9596
- Hours:
Tue-Thu, Sun 5 pm - 12 am
Fri-Sat 5 pm - 2 am
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take Away:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Late Night
- Music:
- DJ
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- Outdoor Area/ Patio Only
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Ages Allowed:
- 21+
- Ambience:
- Trendy
- Has TV:
- Yes
22 reviews for Rain Nightclub
22 reviews in English
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Review from Ashley P.
4/11/2012 1 Check-in Here
SO. MUCH. FUN!
What a cool place to have a birthday party! A friend of mine booked a table at Rain for his birthday last weekend at it was great. The vibe was non pretentious, it's nice to have the club vibe of Hollywood without actually having to deal with Hollywood attitude. I really loved the decor (I had been here a few times while it was still Aura), it had a Miami-esque feel to it.
Every employee I encountered was super friendly. I have to give some extra props to Johnny who was our server. We had a party of about 12 and he made sure to accommodate to us all. There was always a drink in our hands :)
The music was really fun. It was a mix of everything from top 40 to 80's. The DJ was pretty good too. If I was dancing (I never ever do), it must have been good!
It seems like this place is still being discovered, it was pretty empty until about 11pm. I guess not very many people know about the new gay bar in Studio City. Either way, I think this place is great and I hope it sticks around for a long time :)
P.S. They have male and female go-go dancers. Yes please! -
Review from Trevor K.
N HOLLYWOOD, CA
2/16/2012
Tried Rain out last Friday night and was a little disappointed... I live a few blocks away and would love a new local gay bar that I could walk home to after a fun night.
Smart that they aren't charging a cover, but the drinks were so watered down (Not just mine, but everyone's who was with me) AND they poured the drinks at the opposite side of the bar that I ordered from. Anyone that's ever been drugged at a bar understands that this is a HUGE no-no... I will say that we all received new drinks after complaining to the manager on duty, but will this happen again? What about everyone else's drink's in the bar?
The music needs a lot of work - str8 club music and gay club music are COMPLETELY different things... Travis Garland was spinning last Friday night - if no one is dancing, change your set list up...
I'm still a little confused why there were so many female gogo dancers at a club that was hosting a "Grindr" night - to my knowledge, Str8 guys and Lesbians aren't on Grinder... Mixed signals much?
I'll certainly give Rain another try, but I do hope they address some of these start-up issues...
RECENTLY, I went back and a lot have changed.. When I actually do make it out for a night for friends and dancing.. RAIN is my new place to be.. -
Review from David A.
N HOLLYWOOD, CA
2/12/2012
The most gay friendly Straight Bar I've ever been to!
I thought the Miami themed white & orange decor was energetic and interesting.
The VIP "rooms' for bottle service came across as pretentious, but could be the perfect place for a private party.
The two female gogo dancers were very pretty, and seemed to really enjoyed themselves, but I was a little surprised that there weren't an equal amount of male dancers...
The drinks were embarrassingly watered down... There's really no excuse for that.
I was a little confused with the music - it was one rap song with a techno beat after another, with the Bangles and Madonna tossed in here and there.
I live a couple blocks away and would absolutely love to see this club survive, but I feel like it's lacking a solid direction or identity - Are you a Gay Friendly Str8 Bar? A Lesbian Bar? Gay Bar? -
Review from William S.
Studio City, CA
5/23/2012
Don't waste your time on this place... Won't be open past this summer with the current owner running things. Or should I say running things into the ground. Always empty partly because the owner is rude and has the personality of a brick. Too bad because I had high hopes for it when it opened. I don't know what clud the people that gave it many stars were at( they must be the owners friends).,They cut back from seven days to five and now they open later , Food not in stock to make items on menu, Staff quiting. Not a good sign.....RAIN IS FALLING!
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Review from Trevor H.
Burbank, CA
I had an absolute blast at Rain! The venue is superb, the drinks are very reasonably priced, and the sound system and lighting really rocks.
The crowd was a good mix of people, both Valley and WeHo.
By far the best bar/nightclub in the Valley. -
Review from George B.
Studio City, CA
2/4/2012
My friend and I went to check this place out on its grand opening. We walked in and loved the venue. The music was great and so was the crowd. We went straight to the bar and were ordering tequila shots the whole night. I really liked this place but my only issue was the service. We asked the owner (I believe) pricing for table and bottle service. At which point he told us he didn't know and that he would find out for us. We stood by the bar and waited for the info and he never told us. After seeing us waiting he came up and said that "refilling the bar with glasses was more important".
Out of frustration my friend and I decided to continue at the bar. The place is great and in a awesome area since we are local. I'm just frustrated that the owner didn't know pricing at his own venue and didn't recognize the potential of future and loyal customers. I would love to go back but I'm very hesitant. -
Review from David S.
Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA
Updated - 2/12/2012
My friends and I went to Rain last night Friday 2/10, had an amazing time. For its second weekend open, the place was busy and the drink prices were at happy hour prices till midnight. Music was awesome led by DJ Travis Garland. He played hip hop and top 40 and some dance classics, including "I Wanna Dance With Somebody." He truly had a musical method to the evening and was really thoughtful in his musical selections.
I am a true fan of this place. Nice to have a local club in Studio City other than WeHo.2 Previous Reviews: Show all »
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2/6/2012
Went to the Grand opening on Friday night, had an amazing time. We texted our names and were on the… Read more »
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Review from Christine N.
Reseda, Los Angeles, CA
2/10/2012
My friend and I went to the grand opening night and it was an awesome time! The venue is great, drinks are really strong (good deal) and the energy is absolutely awesome! Definitely coming here again and nothing but good vibes, people, and a fun environment!
The music was mixed up by DJ Travis Garland from American Idol. Definitely recommend this bar/nightclub and will be going here most often :) -
Review from Ruben A.
Canyon Country, CA
3/29/2012
Went to Rain for the Probe reunion party and was very pleased. Nice space friendly(hot) staff. Great prices..I am at a bit of an advantage..I don't drink achohol. Although other places like to rape you on non alchoholic drinks. Sure glad they didn't. Thank You for hosting the event. Great job.
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Review from TJ W.
Los Angeles, CA
2/29/2012
Went to Rain for Academy Awards Party.....WHAT A JOKE, I give this place 6 months max until it closes. Staff so confused and have no idea what they are doing. The best part of the night was the food. Hello, We got a champagne glass TWICE with lipstick on it....Get it together people. Spent $300 there and will NEVER go back
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Review from Paul W.
North Hollywood, CA
Updated - 4/26/2012
So I'm updating my review after a couple of subsequent visits to Rain, as I feel the initial one no longer applies. Sadly, this place may not survive which is too bad...but given its staff, which seems unwilling (or unable) to make changes and, at times, now borders on rude, it's to be expected. One evening (in an attempt to support this new venue) I arranged a group of 12 people and went to have some drinks, telling everyone how fun it is! The bartender seemed like he absolutely hated being there and was barely pleasant. I ordered a well martini extra extra dry...it had so much vermouth in it that it was undrinkable....I nicely mentioned to him that by extra extra dry I meant minimal vermouth (shouldn't a bartender know this?) anyway, he begrudgingly remade and (quite frankly after tasting the remade one), realized that their well vodka was SO bad that I'd better cut my losses and just switch to beer! lol.... its ok, i get why they have a low level 'well', thats fair. So then, I went to try AGAIN w another friend (since nobody from previous group enjoyed or wanted to return) last night to happy hour and had a couple of vodka on the rocks which I was told were $7 (this time having learned my lesson ordered 'call' grey goose). When the bill came I was charged $2 additional for EACH DRINK for ice........No, I'm not kidding..... When I asked about it, I was told that's what they do when it's on the rocks. (I wasn't informed at time of order and would've just had it 'neat' had I known, after all it was happy hour). Ironically I had just spent 20 minutes talking with the waiter/bartender about ways to help their business. (it was a sunday night and there were between 2 and 6 people there other than my friend and I). I actually asked the waiter again about the bill before we left, (i was dumbfounded and thought maybe he had made an error) but he said they pour more and that's why the addtl charge (which I'd never heard of) but bottom line, its not the money, its that it feels cheap, dishonest and badly run and I'm finally realizing why nobody wants to go spend an evening at Rain. It's really a shame...but hopefully someone in the business of successful nightclubs will see the degree of money and clientele who would patronize such a place, (if it were run well with a great staff), and create a bar where people want to go to hang out and socialize .....but until then, I guess we have Oil Can Harry's down the street or WeHo.
1 Previous Review: Show all »
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2/6/2012
Went to check this place out on the opening night with a bunch of friends and had an awesome time.… Read more »
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Review from Howard N.
Sherman Oaks, CA
2/5/2012
My friend and I went on Saturday night, and we were not impressed. First of all, it was a great venue. There was no cover charge and free valet, but it all went down hill from there. We had a vodka and redbull and a mojito which tastes like lemonade from a can. The worst part was the dj and the music. Seriously - this is a freaking gay club - so dj play something gay for God's sake (Top 40, Gagay, Britney or whatever is in). It seems like the dj has never been at a gay club before. You should know the music is bad when there is less than 1/5 of the gay guys were out on the dance floor. I think the club has great potential if they play better music and serve better drinks.
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Review from Ken W.
Los Angeles, CA
2/6/2012
I spent several hours at this new club today ... mostly because I wanted to see the Madonna halftime show on a big screen! This was actually my second visit to Rain. The entire staff is very friendly and helpful ... I love the design of the place ... and I hear they're going to be having regularly scheduled special events, like movie nights, TV viewing parties (like for "American Idol," "Smash," and the like, I would imagine. I stopped going to gay clubs a long time ago ... feeling a little too old for it ... but I really had fun at Rain ... I will be returning! Highly recommended.
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Review from David A.
N HOLLYWOOD, CA
2/11/2012 4 Check-ins Here
I went on a Friday night. I'm not a fan of pop music so it didn't appeal to me. Most likely will be a happy hour bar and restaurant. It will be difficult to compete with the weho clubs. Staff was friendly and parking is available. The crowd was mixed between young and old. As a studio city resident I hope rain succeeds but I think it's too soon to tell.
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Review from Jovy J.
Tarzana, CA
2/12/2012 1 photo
I must admit that I'm impressed for a valley gay bar. A for ambiance, service, music and drinks! Definitely worth the drive:-)
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Review from Ron H.
Studio City, CA
Updated - 2/18/2012
UPDATE: Went to Rain on 2/17/12, much improved, better drinks, only 2 dancers now, one female and one male, better DJ, people were actually dancing. Bartenders and doormen were "acting" better.
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2/17/2012
I've been to this club twice and tried to go in with a positive attitude. I would like to see it… Read more »
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Review from Rob H.
Los Angeles, CA
2/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Great music, great bartenders, sexy go go's, just an over all amazing experience! I have been looking for club that fit my every need and this is it! Free Valet, no cover charge, and an awesome happy hour. I could not be more pleased.
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Review from Aaron J.
Tarzana, CA
2/18/2012
Went last night, Friday 2/17. The venue is very nice and it's great to have a place like this in the valley.
The club was somewhat crowded with a mixed crowd of all ages. Not much diversity through The music was top 40 with an electro beat.
Now for some of the negatives:
-weak drinks
-need better looking gogo's (and not just white ones)
-this place needs to decide if they are going to be a gay club or a lesbian hang out. The day I went it seemed more like a lesbian spot.
-need to do more advertising, in weho and other gay clubs. -
Review from Ben W.
North Hollywood, CA
2/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
So! I've reviewed maybe 2 things ever and seldom suffer reading others' reviews. But I'm happy this addition to the Valley exists and there are certainly more people than I expected on a Tuesday night. Get involved! The Val needs such a place and it won't fly without you.
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Review from Elijah H.
Studio City, Los Angeles, CA
2/7/2012
Amazing! This place has a gorgeous streamlined orange and white decor that allows the multi-colored lights and lasers to bounce off every nook and cranny in the house! The dance floor was really going on Friday night, everybody in the club were dancing their asses off. Fantastic food, great happy hour specials, NO COVER! And the staff is nice too! If you're looking for a reason to leave the hubbub of WeHo for one night then you have got to check this place out!
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Review from Joey F.
N HOLLYWOOD, CA
2/12/2012
great place, awesome atmosphere! fantastic drinks and fabulous music!! all of this right in studio city, definite thumbs up :-)
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Review from Gigi S.
Los Angeles, CA
2/10/2012
This place is awesome! I went with my girlfriends a few nights ago and had a blast. the food was delicious! and the venue was beautiful. The vibe of the crowd was energetic and fun. That's always good to have at a new hit club. I wouldn't be surprised if this place is the new place to kick it and party in studio city! Definitely worth checking out!
