The Village Idiot Reviews
Submitted by Tyler McAndrew on 12/05/2021
Tyler McAndrew 5 stars rating.
Genuinely very good food. I come here for the food more so than the drinks. But the drinks are also lovely. Favorite place on Melrose.
Kisha Rodriguez 4 stars rating.
Food and drinks were very delicious. Good atmosphere, and vibe. The only one thing is Management/Supervisors holds up servers where I'm finding myself waving down our server for things. Must try the chicken sandwich, burger, fish & chips, and the Shelby sour ????. I definitely will be coming back!!
Sorry no pictures of food and drinks, it was so good we just dove in..
Submitted by Kisha Rodriguez on 08/10/2022
Ayşegül Yönet 5 stars rating.
Cool seatings out in the shade and cold drinks are perfect for a hot day.
Submitted by Ayşegül Yönet on 06/11/2022
Shanelle S 4 stars rating.
Relaxed restaurant and bar on Melrose. Came here post-day drinking at All Seasons Brewery for some food. We walked in without a reservation and for 6 people, we were still able to get a table within 5 minutes. We ordered food to split among the group, including 2 orders of Brussel sprouts, poutine, fries, the burger, mussels, and bread pudding. Portions were on the smaller side, but it’s fine. The Brussel sprouts were quite crispy and I liked the poutine, though the chicken gravy was a tad watery. The waiters were all really nice, and when more people from our larger group came, they helpfully put together more tables together so we can sit together.
Credit cards accepted. Restrooms are available in the back left. Indoor dining only (no outdoor seating). Street parking. Overall, a laidback meal with food good to share family-style.
Submitted by Shanelle S on 05/29/2022
Tom Stamp 5 stars rating.
As a Brit visiting LA for the first time, sitting outside in the rain with a good pint and a plate of fish and chips was quite ironic but made me feel right at home! Great place to sit and take in the magic that is Melrose. Special thanks for our server for going above and beyond (and letting us know about the happy hour)!
Submitted by Tom Stamp on 04/04/2022
Kim H 5 stars rating.
Love this chill place. Great food, great drinks. Nice chill crowd. What I like most is the dog friendly outdoor setting. And if you are dining aline and your pooch can't be left alone or you worry someone will snatch them....take em to the bathroom. The potato beef pie is amazing. My favorite ite.
Submitted by Kim H on 03/07/2022
Jordan Service 5 stars rating.
I have been coming here for 10 years and it's still a great spot. Fish and chips is great, so is the fish sandwich and burger.
Drinks are awesome too. Highly recommend if you are looking for a British like pub thats maybe a bit elevated for LA hipsters.
Submitted by Jordan Service on 02/16/2022
Vincent Arceo 5 stars rating.
I've never had a lemonade that shook the Earth until I came here. The pub burger I got was also really good and the fries were the perfect kind of flaky. It was Saturday night and the staff was very courteous and while you can order while at a table through a QR code, I placed my order with the girl who sat me and she was very attentive and communicative. The atmosphere was very warm and inviting as well.The food menu options are more limited than I expected but I was very happy that I ate here.
Submitted by Vincent Arceo on 11/28/2021
Tim Marusich 5 stars rating.
Oops! Stumbled into the wrong place. ...We tried it (instead of an hour+ wait for another breakfast/ brunch place). Awesome find: THE VILLAGE IDIOT has great food and service, great music, shady indoor and outdoor seating. Everyone loves these 2 breakfast/ brunch options: Idiot's Hash or the Lemon Pancakes with fresh fruit on top.
Of course, since it is an authentic-feeling English pub, you will find all the classic English pub foods and drink.
For this part of L.A., there was more street parking (residential around the corner) and seating than most of the restaurants and bars in the area.
Worth the trip.
Submitted by Tim Marusich on 09/04/2021
Burton Lewis Jr. 5 stars rating.
Came here for brunch, loved the atmosphere and loved the menu, so many good options. Seating seemed plentiful and our waiter was very helpful in helping us decide what to choose. I recommend the buttermilk ricotta pancakes w/ bananas, they great!
Submitted by Burton Lewis Jr. on 07/11/2016
