ShareDrink in Style in this Basement Lounge Set Inside A Bank Vault
(213) 599-7006
453 South Spring St
Los Angeles,
CA
90013
34.048061
-118.249026
Neighborhoods: Historic Core, Central LA, Downtown
Crocker Club
Last updated 9.05.09
What People Are Saying About Crocker Club
The Owner
Crocker Club
Owner
The Crocker Club, located in the basement of the former Crocker Citizens National Bank building, you'll now find an awe-inspiring labyrinth of rooms and hidden corners that takes you back to another era. Dramatically set inside the former Crocker Citizens National Bank building, the more than 6,0000-square-foot lounge features an honest-to-god bank vault door, which serves as the entrance to the "Mosler Lounge" portion of the bar. The adjacent "Ghost Bar" is a spacious area of the lounge, which features comfortable couches and restored 1920s-era ceilings. In between the "Ghost…
The Editor
Brandi Fowler
Citysearch
Those who want to step out of the recession and into the past can do it with class at this low lit lounge formerly known as the Crocker Bank. Fashionistas and recessionistas alike down kitschy money-themed cocktails along marble coated bars topped with fresh flowers. Inside of an open safe, guests mingle below safety deposit boxes on dollar-print booths and small tables topped with candles. Grey croc-embossed banquettes line the private rooms that can be closed for discerning couples. As guests explore these former "money counting" areas, ghostini cocktails--named for the husband and wife…
07/03/09
Unique Decore, Good Ambiance, Crappy Service
by phaithful at Citysearch
The ambiance and decor of the Crocker Club are very nice. The old bank vault gives it a nice touch. Although it seemed like a really slow night, the scene was still pretty cool.
My gripes come from the service since it absolutely sucked! Our server Estella is one of those waitresses that is a drink pusher. We asked her about the red wines, of which there were only 4 to select from. Claiming to be a connoisseur Estella kept pushing the most expensive one while affirming our preferences for a rounded mellow wine with a clean finish. Of course, we ended up with quite the opposite in a hard tannic wine.
Near the end of the night, we had asked for waters which took over 30 minutes to get delivered after asking 3 separate time. Not exactly responsible club etiquette.
To top it all off after waiting another 40 minutes for the bill, Estella tried to stick us with another parties bill on top of our own.
Go to the Crocker Club for a good time and the ambiance, but avoid the wine and definitely DEFINITELY don't get Estella as your server.
- Cons: service
05/11/09
Unique Atmosphere
by BuckeyeGirl at Citysearch
I went to the Crocker Club on a Friday night with some friends and had a great time. This bar has a very unique decor, it used to be an old bank so it has an interesting feel to it. The drinks were reasonably priced and the bartenders were very attentive. If you are looking for a place to dance this is definitely not the place, but if you want to catch up with friends over drinks or take your date to a nice intimate place, then this is the spot.
- Pros: Not overcrowded
04/27/09
Great New Bar in Downtown
by lisala1982 at Citysearch
I went to The Crocker Club on friday night and I absolutley loved it! This is the coolest new bar I've been to in a long time. It's in the basement of an old bank vault and the space is beautiful. If you are going out in downtown, i definitely recommend stopping by The Crocker Club.
- Pros: great space, awesome music, good drinks
The Details on Crocker Club
Know Before You Go:
Crocker Club features a 1930s-era bar within a bar, Ghost Bar, which is supposedly haunted.
Where to Sit:
The former home of the bank's safety deposit boxes now lives on as a secluded nook. Several semi-private booths create the perfect place to lounge the night away.
Know Before You Go:
Look for a black and gold "Crocker Club" flag hanging over the street entrance. There is no other signage.
The Extras:
Crocker Club features a 1930s-era bar within a bar, Ghost Bar, which is supposedly haunted.
Message from Crocker Club
- Sophisticated Cocktail Lounge
- Specialty Cocktails
- Happy Hour Wed-Fri: 5:30-7:00
The Crocker Club, located in the basement of the former Crocker Citizens National Bank building, you'll now find an awe-inspiring labyrinth of rooms and hidden corners that takes you back to another era.
Dramatically set inside the former Crocker Citizens National Bank building, the more than 6,0000-square-foot lounge features an honest-to-god bank vault door, which serves as the entrance to the "Mosler Lounge" portion of the bar. The adjacent "Ghost Bar" is a spacious area of the lounge, which features comfortable couches and restored 1920s-era ceilings.
In between the "Ghost Bar" and the Mosler Lounge (the bank vault drinking area) you'll find several semi-private studio rooms, where small groups of friends can drink in privacy. Need another round of drinks for your posse? Just call out and a cocktail server will arrive to the individual suites to take your drink order.
