The Goldfish

The Goldfish is a cocktail bar and entertainment venue located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Los Angeles. With retro aesthetics, neon lighting, vintage arcade games, exposed brick walls, and black-and-white checkered floors, the venue draws on Thai-inspired décor to create a distinctive and energetic atmosphere suited for a wide range of private events. The Bar, Venue, and Arcade space is the full venue buyout option, accommodating up to 185 guests seated or standing. It is well-suited for private parties, corporate events, ticketed evenings, and live entertainment, and features a dance floor and full soundproofing, making it an effective setting for bands, DJs, and live performances. The Venue space is a more intimate private event room within the same setting, accommodating up to 70 guests standing, 60 in theater or classroom configuration, and 50 in dining or cabaret layout. It features a central stage suited for bands, DJs, solo acts, comedy nights, or guest speakers, along with a giant disco ball with dynamic lighting and a private bar. Food and drink are central to the experience at The Goldfish. The in-house kitchen, Sticky Rice, serves Thai street food including dishes such as Pad Thai, with menus that include vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options. The bar program features craft beers, sake, natural wines, and cocktails such as the Thai Chili Margarita. Catering and open bar packages are available for private events. The venue holds an alcohol license until 2:00 am.