Downtown's lounge-life evolution continues in a historically refurbished, turn-of-the-century boiler room.
(213) 784-3678
108 West 2nd Street
(Main Street)
Los Angeles,
CA
90012
34.051
-118.2445
Neighborhoods: Downtown, Central LA, Historic Core
What People Are Saying About The Edison
The Owner
The Edison
Owner
With the opening of Andrew Meieran's new industrial cathedral, Downtown is once again the place to be in Los Angeles. The Edison presents a marriage of refined industrial architecture and art deco chic - a world class lounge that retains the mechanical artifacts from its history as downtown LA's first private power plant. The grand staircase spectacularly descends into the depths of the historic Higgins Building. The Edison revitalizes the art of the classic, hand crafted cocktail with house specialties designed just for the space old-school bourbons luxuriously transformed with a house made…
The Editor
Mar Yvette
Citysearch
A throwback to Hollywood's Golden Age, this underground haunt is without a doubt one of the coolest places in Los Angeles. (Sort of ironic, considering it used to be a boiler room.) Located near Harlem Place Alley--core of L.A.'s early 20th century music scene--the sprawling downtown space is old-school glam done up right. The 1910 Higgins Building's original structure remains intact, with many of the historic architectural elements still around. (Even the enormous central power generator is visible through a glass wall.) Think of it as a living, breathing museum where handcrafted cocktails…
10/30/09
Burlesque Wednesdays
by Michael Fran at Citysearch
I've been a fan of the Edison since it first opened, but its appeal faded after a year or so. I recently went back for the burlesque circus on Wednesday nights and... DAMN. Entertainment is incredible, the crowd dresses up and the drinks never miss, although you may wait for quite a while. If you're looking for a refreshed sense of the Edison - go on Wednesday nights.
- Pros: Burlesque Troop
10/08/09
Great place for a date
by jonesadam at Citysearch
The food here is eclectic and absolutely amazing. It's good for a romantic date or even meet friends at the bar. I particularly enjoyed the belly dancer show she had a python in her act. The service was amazing well worth the prices.
- Pros: Sexy belly dancer
- Cons: In the Center of Down town La
09/12/09
Ruined evening
by mickjaggerz at Citysearch
I just got turned away from this stupid club because of my attire. I'm supposed to be there for a birthday party. My knit shirt from Nordstroms "doesn't have a collar" and the bouncer didn't like my shoes either.
Do ya think I'll ever go back there?
- Pros: ?
- Cons: Inflexible
The Details on The Edison
Happy Hour:
Save 40 percent on classic drinks during the "cocktail hour," which takes place Wednesday through Friday from 5pm to 8pm, and Saturdays from 6pm to 8pm.
Know Before You Go:
A strict dress code prohibits athletic wear and sneakers (regardless of the brand or cost). Collared shirts are preferred for men; women should dress accordingly.
Look Good:
The bar is actually located down Harlem Place Alley. Look for the bouncer outside.
The Extras:
Good news, buttheads: Smoking is allowed in the front covered patio, where chairs and tables line up behind quasi-industrial bars.
Category:
Bars & Pubs, Restaurants, Singles Bars, Lounges
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Bar & Pub Special Features:
Cuisine:
Traditional American, Hot Dogs
Bar & Club Special Features:
DJ, Outdoor Seating, After Work, Live Music, Late-Night Scene
Message from The Edison
- Hand-crafted Cocktails
- Selected Wines
- Live Music
With the opening of Andrew Meieran's new industrial cathedral, Downtown is once again the place to be in Los Angeles. The Edison presents a marriage of refined industrial architecture and art deco chic - a world class lounge that retains the mechanical artifacts from its history as downtown LA's first private power plant. The grand staircase spectacularly descends into the depths of the historic Higgins Building. The Edison revitalizes the art of the classic, hand crafted cocktail with house specialties designed just for the space old-school bourbons luxuriously transformed with a house made lavender & honey infusion. A small, upscale menu of food and drinks. The Edison offers a respectful nod to LA's famed nightlife that haunts Ciros & Coconut Grove and continues to punctuate billiards. You can also enjoy an early evening retro juke box for nightly Cocktail Hours.
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