Because Bar Coda tries so hard to be cool but it's just kind of a disgustingly bad. Unfortunately, I've been there a few times and here's a typical night at this faux Hollywood club:
1. Wait in line, and while doing so have to listten to the neanderthal bouncer try his best pick up lines on you and your friends.
2. Pay $10 cover
3. Enter club and observe that there not that many people there, and wonder why the bouncer forced you and your friends to wait. Oh yeah...to get the true Hollywood experience.
4. Also observe that while the dimly lit ambience is cool, it's still bright enough for you to realize that that place is not exactly populated by the most attractive people. It may have been fun seeing circus freaks when you are a kid, but not when your 25. But I guess this is the true Hollywood experience as well...as in the freaks that hang outside Grauman's Chinese Theatre!
5. Attempt to order a drink. The bartenders act like it's a big imposition to serve you, but finally get around to serving your $8 rum and coke. Yes, that's a Hollywood price allright but bartenders I've met in Hollywood aren't that pretentious. Take a sip of the drink and wonder if there is a rum shortage in the world because the bartender sure mix drinks like there is. Resolve to order beer from now on.
6. Sit with your friends and stare in disbelief at the handfull of people on the dance floor trying to work it so hard with awful dancing skills. The Hollywood illusion ends here...no way is this a Hollywood type of clientele. Make the realization that there must be at least a few trailer parks in the L.A. area.
7. Since the music is unbelievably loud, conversation with your friends is out of the question unless you like screaming. Eye movements and hand gestures will have to suffice. Wonder if hearing aids will be a poular fashion accesory in 30 years.
8. Make a resolution: next time...real Hollywood.
Pros: Easy to find (even though they can't afford a sign), dark ambience, next to a sushi place
Cons: Parking (no valet), too loud, weak drinks, skanky people
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