10 of the Hottest New Venue Openings in Los Angeles

 

As vaccination rates rise in the City of Angels, new venues are opening to accommodate the demand for exciting places to eat, drink and be merry. Craft cocktail dens, live music enclaves and restaurant hideaways are springing up throughout Los Angeles, providing even more variety in the bustling city. Visit the hottest new venue openings in Los Angeles to experience a taste of LA in a whole new hospitality landscape.

Perched at the top of the new Thompson Hotel, Bar Lis is a sophisticated lounge with a lively nightlife atmosphere for drinks, bites and music. The French Riviera theme mixes with old Hollywood glam to create a lavish habitat for lounging. Stop by on jazz night for a sensual, live music soundtrack to your night on the town.

Tucked away in its unassuming Hollywood locale, Gigi’s has the sultry atmosphere of a vintage hideaway, complete with hand-painted wall art and a menu of French fare. This ideal date night spot serves up thoughtfully crafted seafood bites alongside American-inspired dishes and a cocktail program to sip and savor.

With humble beginnings as a roaming living room concert event, Winston House has blossomed into a brick-and-mortar destination in the heart of Venice. Situated on the iconic Windward Avenue, the restaurant and live music venue draws lively weekend crowds for dining, drinking, and dancing.

This restaurant in the renowned Roosevelt Hotel breathes new life into the historic locale. Complemented by Hollywood Boulevard right outside its doors, The Barish brings old Hollywood glamour into the 21st Century with unique cocktails, classic Italian dishes and an air of sophistication reminiscent of the building’s 1920s roots.

Bringing authentic Brazilian food to Downtown LA’s Arts District, Caboco has a menu worth tasting. The traditional dishes focused on the yuca plant pair perfectly with Brazilian cocktails–the venue is also LA’s only cachaça and caipirinha bar. Muraled walls of hand painted artwork are an added touch in this space helmed by prominent LA restaurateur Bill Chait.

Head to Beverly Grove to sip from Melanie’s alluring selection of European wines and bites. The modest food menu includes dishes like Salt Spring Mussels and Charred Spanish Octopus while the extensive wine list boasts a variety of favorites. Ask for recommendations from the sommelier for the perfect glass of vino to pair with their delectable plates.

Beer breweries are a common destination in Los Angeles, but kombucha tap rooms are a new brand of drinkery that can leave you walking away with just as much of a buzz. The Flying Embers Social Club in Downtown LA serves up carb-free, sugarless hard kombucha and seltzers in an inviting indoor-outdoor space.

Book a reservation at this dimly-lit West Hollywood hideaway for a Spanish Mediterranean culinary experience. Built as a space for community, the open air environment makes it an ideal haven to taste and sip. You can also sit indoors, surrounded by extraordinary wooden architecture, and imbibe vibrant cocktails infused with the flavors of local herbs.

This new venue for independent music in Highland Park guarantees you a destination to “drink like a goldfish.” With an expansive layout that includes pool tables, a checkered dance floor and a disco ball, this locale has plenty of identities built into one, making it a solid stop during your night out. Buy tickets for a live show or stop in for drinks and a bite from the attached Sticky Rice window.

This Chicago-based favorite has made its way to Los Angeles with an outpost in Culver City’s upcoming Shay Hotel. Italian and Mediterranean food lovers will rejoice in tasting a slice of their wood-fired pizzas and housemade pastas surrounded by lush greenery. Aromatic cocktails like the ‘Etta’rita and Bad & Boozy are given a modern twist alongside the photo-worthy Porrón and Polaroid wine experience.