The Commission

Stopped by The Commission a few weeks after they had opened (previously Blue Boar) and was slightly disappointed that one of our old neighborhood standbys didn’t stand up to par. On the upside the bartender opened a few minutes early for us (as it was 8pm on a Monday and we were loitering on the sidewalk…), but once we were inside it all looked the same. New management clearly hasn’t taken the time to rebrand/​redecorate.
There are relatively good happy hour drinks specials (8−10pm I think?) and the group I was with all ended up opting for the $ 4 beers. They also listed some snack options but we were eating elsewhere later and didn’t partake. Everything inside was clean and well kept, including their rendition of ‘Ring the Rat,’ a bar game for the ages.
My one overwhelming complaint was that the bar was SO LOUD. Our group of four ladies were the only ones in there and we sat at a booth, but still had to shout at each other to be heard. Ouch.
Parking in this neighborhood is always a bit of a pain (I live close enough to walk/​bike and always do that). I’d say go see a movie and get validated at Arclight or circle some neighborhoods for a bit as long as you’re ok walking a few blocks.

Heads up Peeps-​this bar is currently CLOSED. Boards on the doors. :(if it reopens… we’ll try to go again.

The Commission took over the old Blue Boar spot in Hollywood right in the fun bar section of Cahuenga Blvd. It’s a small spot but they’ve got a fun vibe. The interior is very similar to what it used to be, just a few decoration changes and they added a foosball table upstairs.
We got their right when they opened at 8pm on a Wednesday. They just recently changed their ours so the signage and menu still said Happy Hour 7 — 9 pm. We all ordered the $ 4 Allagash White. There were also a few food options and other drink specials. I really appreciated the nice late happy hour, certainly a great reason to come back on weekdays.
My only complaint is that the music is LOUD. We were just a group of four and sitting all together at a little booth but I could barely hear what everyone was saying. I think it would have felt more normal if the place had been packed, but we were the only ones for quite and while and there were only a few other people that came in the time we were there.

If you want to have a boringly anticlimactic unmemorable night then don’t go here. But if you want to have the best night of your life making memories and friends for a lifetime while drinking the best drinks and eating chicken tenders and fries sent from Jesus himself, then this is your place.
Seriously don’t question, just go. My friends and I had the best night at this place. Chris is the most incredible bartender and taught Garrett everything he knows, so Garrett is incredible too. Bar games are fun and encouraged by all. Upstairs looked awesome and has a foosball table however we never made it up there because we were having too much fun downstairs. Milo is cool too!

I can’t say too much about this place as I only visited for an hour, but let me paint a picture for you. It’s Saturday night around 915pm. There’s honking and drivers navigating the obstacle course that is Cahuenga Blvd outside. You walk in and see a long, narrow hallway of an establishment with a loft in the back. There’s a padded booth lining the left wall with cocktail tables and the bar the length of the right side. There’s chairs at the bar but not the cocktail tables — no room for it. It feels like a one way street where they let cars park on both sides, except there’s like 3 lanes of cars trying to squeeze through at once. And there’s always that big UPS truck blocking the whole street. Anyways…
Obviously on Saturday nights in Hollywood, especially on Cahuenga, most bars are going to be packed. This place feels packed with 50 people. And the later it gets, the more that flock inside.
The interior has a nice old school whiskey bar /​speakeasy vibe going on, and the bartenders are very friendly. I know they changed ownership recently and changed the name, but apparently the interior is pretty much unchanged.
Prices aren’t bad either. I got an Allagash for $ 6 (draft) which is usually $ 8 most places. If you don’t mind standing /​rubbing elbows /​bumping uglies /​shimmying through narrow alleyways and fighting your peers for drinks, it’s not bad considering the service and selection are strong. But just be prepared for the sardine effect.
I’m sure outside of peak hours (9 – 1 on Thurs /​Fri /​Sat nights) it’s a nice, chill place to enjoy a drink.

Rabble rousing and carousing is what I am doing when I patronize The Commission.
Living and re-​living
More importantly, when I chill at the commission, my drinks very are «deliberately» made. The bartender takes pride in what he makes. A good craft cocktail maker wants to constantly improve his art and will always find time to modify and perfect the most wonderful cocktails. He knows. I say «he», because I know of only one bartender here.
Last drink I had here was a blanco tequila martini, dry, with a splash of gran marnier platinum with a bit of fresh squeeze lime juice… stirred. The barkeep and I made it up together. Felt like a fluffy digestable muffin in my belly… A very dramatic drink
Drinking 1 – 2 drinks a month means that I must have my drink at the best places. And I am critical believe me.
There is a go get em quality here that parallels my wonderful 80 year old Italian tailor in Van Nuys.
A secret
A who’s who bar.
Jelly belly wellys slough master’s pumpkin would mount itself here, and I wouldn’t carve it for a million buckaroos. If you know what I mean…

Went to The Commission for the first time for a friends party, and it was a ton of fun. Great bar, good music, and the bartender Chris was awesome. Definitely will return!

Hands down the most loyal loving and honest place I’ve been big cheers to the tasty making bartendors. Off to eat and back here after.

Been going here for years now, as I live in the Hollywood Hills. First of all this place was formally know as the «Blue Boar» which I loved because of the great beers on Tap, Pub atmosphere, and great service. Now it’s «The Commission», which I love even more with the kinda Speakeasy feel. Still a great drink menu! Also Ollie, the Main bartender Is awesome! You will not regret stepping into this place!

Looks really cool from the outside! I’m looking forward to checking it out. It’s apparently brand new because there are no reviews. Very cool décor and outdoor feel…