L.A.'s Underground Gothic - Industrial - Alternative - Cosplay - Dance Playground!
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What people say about Batcave
I'm not gonna lie, this was my favorite club in the area long before I started helping out with this. As with all my reviews ill still be as objective as possible in my critique of the place.
If you've never been here you can expect an amazing aesthetic with gothic imagery built into the architecture giving the place castle-like vibe.
The music itself is why I fell in love with place. In the front room you have 80's & Dark Alternative among other things. In the back room you'll find some of the stompiest music you'll find in the LA area playing through an amazing sound system with an impressive lighting system. The nights are theme and I do have to admit there's something fun about dressing up like your favorite villain or character from a movie. They also constantly have performers and amazing underground artists. So in a typical night you might start in the main room with a packed dance floor, walk through the hallway which at any given moment is lined with artists, zombies, and vendors, before making your way to the frot room where you might catch a band play, watch a burlesque show, gawk at fetish players, & dance to 80's goth & Dark Alternative. It's really epic honestly.
Anther thing that should be mentioned about the crowd. I can't really explain why & I can promise you I'm not exaggerating, but you'll find some of the friendliest people here. Keep in mind we're in the LA/Hollywood area. It's a given that at most clubs you'll run into have a lot of negative, clicky type people. I understand that & actually have grown accustomed to it. But for someone who doesn't spend a large amount of their time making friends & connections in the scene you'll be perfectly fine here & even make a few new friends. -A true story as an example: Last month a brought a friend. She knows almost no one in this scene & she had never been to Batcave. Upon walking in I showed her around a little & introduced her to some of the artist. Within 10 minutes people saw that she was friendly & met her with that same friendly energy. I saw her constantly approaching & being approached by random club goers just to chat and say hi. This is common motif at this club. People are friendly & it sets the place apart.
Pros:
-Amazing music for most Gothic & Industrial tastes.
-Elaborate themes with decorations, photographers, and dressed up patrons. (Think amazing Halloween party but every month!)
-Top notch bands, artists, dancers & performers!
-Great photographers
-VERY friendly & positive people
-Great sound & lighting
-cool scene on the smoking patio & hallway bench area for people who like to chat more than dance
-Did I mention friendly, positive, supportive people. YES! HERE IN LA! :0
Cons:
-The hot dog lady outside is MIA :[
Malice
I used to just be a fan of the club now I DJ there. I have watched this club grow.
The people who run it do it for the right reasons. The crowd is not typical but all there for a good time. I love bringing newbies here cuz they don't feel judged or have that "I'm cooler than you" vibe going on here. The bartender pour great drinks and I play the kind of music that gets the crowd moving. And all the other DJs play enough different stuff to keep the party going. We all look at it as we are there for the crowd not them for us.
DJ Skum
Though it may be very crowded (and I normally get very particular about that) The people here are friendly and the energy is fun.
I went on a themed night so there were many who were in costume. Normally when I go to a themed event no one actually dresses up as the theme at clubs so that was pretty cool.
Interesting gogo dancers and mix of music that started out with some rock/metal onward to oldschool industrial and goth rock and down to newer EBM music that got the crowd awake.
i didn't spend much time in the front room but when i was heading out it was pretty lively too.
I would certainly come again.
Inexpensive, free entry if you rsvp... and a good time :)
"The first time I went to see what all the fuss was about I was hooked!! Next time I would Love to Dance for you as a GoGo Bat, the place was impressive like something from a movie, can't wait to go back to the Batcave"
Sabrina
In my own opinion I think BATCAVE is one of the coolest clubs in L.A. people are so friendly everytime I go there I ending up meeting more then 10 people and besides the people I know and the music its fantastic
Conde Morrison
Though it may be very crowded (and I normally get very particular about that) The people here are friendly and the energy is fun.
I went on a themed night so there were many who were in costume. Normally when I go to a themed event no one actually dresses up as the theme at clubs so that was pretty cool.
Interesting gogo dancers and mix of music that started out with some rock/metal onward to oldschool industrial and goth rock and down to newer EBM music that got the crowd awake.
i didn't spend much time in the front room but when i was heading out it was pretty lively too.
I would certainly come again.
Inexpensive, free entry if you rsvp... and a good time :)
Silenced Siren
I used to just be a fan of the club now I DJ there. I have watched this club grow.
The people who run it do it for the right reasons. The crowd is not typical but all there for a good time. I love bringing newbies here cuz they don't feel judged or have that "I'm cooler than you" vibe going on here. The bartender pour great drinks and I play the kind of music that gets the crowd moving. And all the other DJs play enough different stuff to keep the party going. We all look at it as we are there for the crowd not them for us.
Skumlove
Batcave is a wonderful place with amazing music and ambiance. Everything about it is unique, creative, and fun. Everything from the lighting fixtures, to the textured dungeon-esque walls, to the Taxidermied deer heads mounted above a main hallway entrance (my favorite!) I love going because it's the very FIRST goth type venue I have been too where I have felt so welcomed and interacted with. A lot of really friendly people go here, everyone makes friends with everyone else, and it's not just some little hole in the wall. Batcave staff does a wonderful job of organizing their events, each time is a home run, and they events are always exciting and well worth making the trip for. I will continue to go here as long as they remain a venue for sure! Love them! show your support and come dance with us!
Jaclyn
