As noted in the most recent Zagat Survey, Backstage is:
“…grubby but appealingly soâ€, it fills a “bizarre niche†– that of “unpretentiousâ€, “good dive in 90210.â€
Further, Knockout Magazine suggests that the Backstage is:
"…CHEERS with an attitude. It is hip, cool, and cleverly miscast in a neighborhood known more for what it is, 90210."
We agree! If you want to chill out and have lunch, dinner or just a drink with a friend, acquaintance, stranger, whatever, there is not a better place around. On any given night, you can run across a wide variety of personalities, backgrounds, professions and generosity because we love everyone. This way of life stems from the Backstage’s late, great owner, the one and only Ian Copeland. Ian loved everyone who took the time out to venture into his beloved establishment and, if you visited Ian at Backstage more than once, odds are that he was announcing your arrival as a "VIP in the house". We miss Ian more than anything in the world but his legacy lives on within these walls. There is a strong and mysterious energy within the Backstage Café and we know why. Ian's spirit lives .. becoming Beverly Hills' most liked and entertaining drink provider, Ian had a very successful career in the music industry in which he was one of the most prolific music agents of all time. His acts included the likes of The Police (which included Ian’s younger brother, the amazing Stewart Copeland, on the drums), Sting, The Go Go’s, R.E.M., The Cure, The B-52’s, Simple Minds, Nine inch Nails, Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Clash, Motley Crue, Morrissey, Iggy Pop, No Doubt, Insane Clown Posse, Black Sabbath, Squeeze, The Fixx, Joan Jett, Grand Funk Railroad, The Smiths, Tori Amos, Megadeath, UB40, Flock of Seagulls, and The Bangles, among many, many more as can be seen on the gold and platinum albums covering the walls of the establishment.
Just like Ian, we love music and folks who bring it to us. On any given night, a number of artists can be found within our walls and an impromptu session is never far away, including jam sessions with Mr. Stewart Copeland himself who has taken a seat behind the drums on a number of occasions.
7 days a week, one of our friendly staff will be more than happy to assist you with your favorite beverage. Whether it Caressa, Brad, Monica, Kimberly or Alex, you will pleased to find that they are not only the best drink slingers in town but that they are also quite pleasant to talk to and easy on the eyes. No matter what the case, you can always find a friendly face behind the bar. And if you are bored or bothered at another establishment, have no fear as we serve food until 1AM and last call is at 1:30 AM every night of the week.
Every monday we have a live Acoustic show featuring the most talented singer/songwriters around. Show is from 9:00 pm until 11:30 pm. Tuesdays Punkin Pie brings her magic and a Jam Band. Wednesday nights we bring the rock to 90210 with DJ Dayle Gloria from 10:00 pm until close. Thursdays Myspace has bands and an after work mixer. Bands start at 9:00 pm. Fridays we have "Mike's Mom" featuring Dj Carlos Vasquez (and guests) mixing and mashing punk, funk, 80's and a few other surprises. Saturdays are wide open. And sundays we have "Cheap Date" comedy from 8:00 pm until 10:00 pm, and then Kareoke from 10:00 pm until close. Never a cover charge, or a dress code. The best little funky rock and roll bar in the last place you'd expect to find it.
Our hope is that this introduction helps to shed some light on our little establishment curiously tucked away in the middle of the Golden Triangle of Beverly Hills, CA and we hope to see each of you there soon.
Cheers!
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