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The Edison
Speakeasy and Lounge$$$$
Gallery Row, Los Angeles
Has a stamp of approval from CNN and Food & Wine
"My favorite place in downtown LA! Don't forget to dress nice"(7 Tips)
"sure to get an absinth from the fairy!"(7 Tips)
"Don't wear sneakers, flappers are to look but not touch"(4 Tips)
"Burlesque show is awesome...as is the absynthe and elvis sandwiches!"(9 Tips)
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Veronica ChaviraAugust 4, 2018Great night out at this downtown LA spot. Live bands or burlesque on different nights. Street parking available nearby on weekdays which is when the best shows are and weekends are crowded.
Kiesha CanoriAugust 3, 2012It is my most favorite bar, when it comes for cocktail and ambience the first name on my mind, is the Edison only...I'm sure next time I am throwing a huge classy party there, it’s a worth place!
John-Paul MurilloJune 6, 2015This place is a must to try once. Love the setting and dressing up once and awhile but make sure you have the cash to spend. Loved the maple bacon beer nuts & The Elvis is a perfect finish.
Justin OrdovezaNovember 20, 2014One of my favorite bars to go to in downtown. It's a spectacle to behold with dark corners and intimate spaces. Love seeing the absinthe fairy darting about serving absinthe.- STILL the most breathtaking space in Los Angeles, arguably in the entire US. Get a table, enjoy your company and a terrific show. Amazing.
Rachel MutiaJanuary 6, 2014$10 to get in and a minimum of $50 worth of orders per person if you want to get a table. There's a strict dress code so don't be shy to dress to the nines.
@JaumePrimeroNovember 7, 2012The Edison is over 100 years old! The "Brass Furnace" is my favorite libation. Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Fresh Grapefruit Juice and Bitters. Basically, the 4 food groups :)- Amy WolpaDecember 19, 2011One of my favorite bars in LA. If you like Boardwalk Empire you must visit this bootlegger type bar underground at LA's first power plant built in 1910, make sure to get an absinth from the fairy!
Mezcal El Silencio 🐇September 7, 2014Cocktails with #MezcalElSilencio the best!! Great sevice by BC Hoffman at the bar, awesome performance and the place is amazing!! #SharetheSilence 🐇
Michelle XJuly 9, 2011Old-fashion cocktails and vibe. Absinthe fairy + cart! So cool. Make sure to read their dress code and adhere to it! If going with a group, it's best to call ahead and make a reservation.
Jerel WalliserAugust 14, 2015It's hot out have on nice shorts,shirt,n tie. Seeing a nola style band, can't come in bc no shorts allowed. Fucking stupid snobby LA. The townhouse in Venice is more legit then this faux trendy spot
SuperbJuly 16, 2012Awesome decor, well-crafted cocktails, old movies playing on the walls...what's not to love? Oh, perhaps the $10 cover that they've now started charging on weekends.
A MAugust 2, 2015Venue: Fun and unique. 20s speakeasy meets steam punk. Bar: Ok. People: No real dress code or face control. Expected much better but still a cool place.
Lydia AmmosovaJanuary 31, 2011It doesn't get any yummier than the Edison for a night on the town! Its vintage swanky chic industrial decor & saucy vibe are guaranteed to seduce. Find a little corner & get lost in the scene....
Renee TMarch 24, 2015"Celebrates an era of invention & imagination-the blending of science, art, and industry." Make reservations & dress to impress; embrace the roaring 20's style.
Lydia BerkennouJanuary 27, 2015Nice speakeasy. No trainers so make sure to wear smart clothes to get in!
BMI EliteApril 14, 2011Beautiful redesigned former power plant turned bar combining Art Nouveau and Industrial Gothic architectural styles. Go on a Wednesday so you can catch Lucent Dossier performing.- Slipstream AbsintheAugust 17, 2015These absinthes are on their menu - Clandestine, Kubler, Lucid, Matahari (yuck), Pernod,St. George, Vieux Carre. Does anyone know what else they have there? Maybe Jade 1901?
KatrinaNovember 20, 2014Large bar in downtown LA. Steam punk. Very hip. Good drinks. Fun atmosphere but usually a line on weekends.
Unholy UndeadJune 28, 2015The place looks great, has plenty of space and the staff is really good. Not much else to say really.
Food & WineApril 20, 2011This lounge inside an early 1900s power plant serves handcrafted cocktails, an amazing selection of gins and snacks like lobster-sausage corn dogs with mustard crème fraîche.
Jean MarieSeptember 3, 2014Love the speak easy feel if this place! Great cocktails, but the 20's vive makes me order vodka martinis.
lomographySeptember 29, 2011Experience the nightlife, 1920s-style! Check out one of downtown LA’s most unique bars and make sure you glam up, as this bar has a dress code. But don’t forget to slip a camera in your pocket!
Kevin ReeversFebruary 12, 20141. They have absinthe. 2. It was actually an old power station so all the equipment is real. 3. They have absinthe.
Mila SterlingNovember 3, 2012This place is gorgeous but a little past its prime. Best to get there early to avoid hoochie mama crowd. Tuna tartar is delicious, fried chicken not so much. Underwhelming wine list.
Heather McIntoshAugust 15, 2010Make reservations if you want a place to sit and dress to impress, the cocktails are epic and the atmosphere is the best you can find anywhere in LA. Haven't gone here yet? Just go!
DowntownLA.comMay 9, 2011Sure -- you'll dress up for a classy evening in this historic hotspot, but the stiff drinks and live music on Wednesday nights will have you loosening your tie or letting down your hair. Read more
LINDA STRAWBERRYNovember 8, 2010I love the absinthe fountain/fairy. It is very cool decor. There are gigantic lightbulbs all over the place. We had our engagement celebration here. I also recommend Lucent Dossier.- NEVER MISS Radio Room - a showcase of the world's most talented barmen and women! No matter when it is scheduled, who is scheduled, or which drinks are scheduled - you will be glad that you did!
David HuseonicaJanuary 5, 2019Love everything about this place but my favorite is the remains of the old powerplant.
BravoJanuary 28, 2010Beautiful and romantic. A great building. Must go on Wednesday night for Lucant Dossier. A great feel throughout the place. Peeps swinging "Cirque du Soleil" style. -Julie Kwon, Launch My Line
Men's Health MagNovember 15, 2011No worries, this power company’s a lot better than the one bugging you for the bill at the end of the month. Plunk yourself on an old leather couch and treat yourself to an Edison Light Beer. Get it?
M. P.November 13, 2010AMAZING industrial location. Crazy b&w silent movies play on pretty much every wall, the finger food is SUPER deelish and the DJ plays terrif music :) LOVE this spot~
Katherine M.August 25, 2014My friend Daphne says, "My personal favorite bar. 20s themed bar located in a former electricity factory - great cocktails."
Lauren GutierrezNovember 29, 2011Come on a W/Th and spend $25 in Food or Drink to sit at table or booth. Well worth it and the atmosphere is uncanny!
Paul KoehlerApril 29, 2013Upscale but not as pretentious as we thought it would be (a good thing!) Dress code for men requires collared shirts and dress shoes and is strictly enforced.- Lucie ZahradnickovaSeptember 2, 2015Great, cozy place in downtown LA for a cocktail. Beautiful interior
Stephen HarveyJanuary 5, 2013Have a drink and just walk around the place. Its like a museum. And, they have an indoor smoking area that allows cigars!!
Every so often Miss Dakota performs burlesque show with Big Willies Burlesque ... She also teaches & conducts burlesque bachelorette parties Missdakota.com
Babis KaidosSeptember 16, 2018Fantastic bar! Drinks are ok and expensive, but the setting, the place and the show is good!
Ryan VaarsiAugust 7, 2014Fantastic atmosphere, a gorgeous decor and a seemingly limitless selection of drinks.
Lee AzzarelloJuly 29, 2010Their dress code doesn't leave room for leather Italian sneakers or chucks alike. If you take pictures of the interior you will be harassed. So the place is uptight with lots of rules but it sure look
Lindsey MancusoApril 28, 2010Love the ambiance and decor. Be sure to make a reservation at least 2 weeks in advance for a table (free) on the weekends or you'll wait over an hour to get in. Read more
My favorite spot in DTLA, good vibe. Definitely enjoy the Friday crowd better than the Saturday crowd. Food is definitely worth trying.
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The Edison is a world class lounge that retains architectural and mechanical artifacts; an homage to its history as the first private power plant in Downtown Los Angeles. Created by Andrew Meieran and Marc Smith.
Closed until 5:00 PM Wednesday (Show more)
- Wed–Fri
- 5:00 PM–2:00 AM
- Sat
- 7:00 PM–2:00 AM
(213) 613-0000
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Wi-Fi
No
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Music
Live Music
Food & Drink
Menus
Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar
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