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The Cat & Fiddle

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6530 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood
323-468-3800

www.thecatandfiddle.com

Hours: Daily, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 a.m.

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Maybe because the next generation has segued into management, this landmark spot is more than a quarter-century old and yet forever young. Founded in 1982 by the late British rocker Kim Gardner and his wife, Paula, a fashion retailer, it's been a music- and movie-industry hangout since the beginning. Today the expansive space, which flows from a courtyard into the wing of an historic 1920s Mission Revival building, is livelier than ever, thanks to the after-work crowd of creative types from studios nearby. Outside, there's a friendly vibe and a real California feeling; inside, there's a cozy fireside seat and a dart room. The food's excellent. Bangers -- mild English-style pork sausages -- are made on the premises and featured in several dishes. Try the iconic Scotch egg -- a hard-boiled egg encased in sausage and deep fried. It's hilarious, but delicious with beer. The pies and pasties are crisp and well- made; excellent desserts such as a bright sherry trifle with fresh sweet cream are house made.

Cross street: Highland Avenue

Reader Reviews

August 13, 2007

Scott SLO, CA

This place is not a legal pub, they serve 16oz glasses calling them pints when 20oz's is the legal standard pint.- Expensive, expensive, expensive and they want they're 15% tips on top of their expensive prices. If you want a drink that is a legal pub, it has to serve 20oz as a pint for example. Don't get ripped off here.

October 13, 2006

SinDee North Hollywood, CA

I was eating dinner with my boyfriend a few years ago in a booth in the main dining room, directly adjacent to the coffee/beverage station. Behind me, on the dividing 1/2 wall-partition, there were cockroaches crawling all over the dark wood. I was horrified and the waitress came over & casually asked if we wanted to move to another table or not. I moved, alright, right out the door. Unfortunately, I got total food poisoning that night, I'm not kidding. Never ate there again.

October 12, 2006

Debs Hollywood, CA

This place has been here as long as I can remember.....and it's always been one of the most pretentious places in Hollywood -- but with no good reason! Pubs are just that - "public houses" and ALL should feel welcome, not just locals.

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Venue Details

Cuisine	Burgers/Hot Dogs , Irish/English/UK
Ambience	Younger Hollywood crowd at night -- industry types and less pretensious folks. Can be a bit like a frat party outside on weekends; decidely more mellow during the week and for lunch.
Best dishes	British standards (Welsh rarebit, bangers 'n' mash, Irish egg, fish 'n' chips).
Best table	Patio tables outside are the top choice; if you can't find a space outside, get comfy in a booth or at the bar inside.
Drink picks	Guinness, Harp and other good ales on tap; full bar for cocktails, plus Cat & Fiddle Coffee (amaretto, brandy, Kahlúa and coffee).
Night Life	Pubs , Bars , Live Music , Food Served , Outdoor Patio , Pool Tables
Prices	$5 pints

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