Angel City Brewery
Friday marks the return of craft fermentation and distillation, the legitimacy of the American bartender as a contributor to the culinary arts, and the responsible enjoyment of alcohol as a social custom. Angel City Brewery is honoring the 81st Anniversary of the end of the “Great Experiment” with a Repeal Day Party. Angel City will transform their new beer hall into a speakeasy-style soiree with Angel City favorites on draft, including Dark Rye Lager, For the Sake of Ale, and Pomegranate Saison, Prohibition-era live music by Marissa Gomez & The Ghosts of Echo Park and Urban Grass, mixologist-crafted beer cocktails, and more. All attendees are required to dress in their best prohibition-era garb. KTCHN dtla will be catering the event with their favorite dishes from the 1920s and 30s. Free; Friday, 7 pm – 12 am; 216 S Alameda St., Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213.622.1261
The 1933 Group
They are bringing back its annual $1 drink specials (limit two/person) to celebrate their namesake holiday and the death of prohibition. Join 1933 Group at all of their locations: Harlowe, 7321 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046; Sassafras, 1233 N. Vine St., Los Angeles, CA 90038; Oldfield’s Liquor Room, 10899 Venice Blvd., West Los Angeles, CA 90034; Bigfoot Lodge, 3172 Los Feliz Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90039; Bigfoot West, 10939 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064; The Thirsty Crow, 2939 West Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90026; and La Cuevita, 5922 N. Figueroa Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90042. Friday, December 5, 5-7 pm
Pistola
They will be serving the Hush Money made with Buffalo Trace Bourbon, Fig Bourbon, Fig Butter, Lazzaroni Amaretto, Lemon-Fennel Cordial, and Almond Dust. 8022 W 3rd St., Los Angeles, CA; 323.951.9800
The Love Song Bar
Located in the newly renovated Regent Theatre in Downtown LA, this classic cocktail den was inspired by T.S. Eliot’s famous poem and has dark reclaimed wood services with an ever changing vinyl selection being played on the record player. Order Lou’s Waiting for the Man/ Manhattan is made with Woodford Reserve Bourbon, Sweet Vermouth, Angostura Bitters, and Luxardo Maraschino Cherries. 450 S Main St., Los Angeles, CA; 213.985.4331
41 Ocean
Known for its 1920s old California style décor, Santa Monica’s 41 Ocean Club has an extensive cocktail program spearheaded by world-renowned mixologist Rob Floyd. Order the Hot Toddy made with Fig-Infused Whiskey, Boiling Water, Agave Nectar, Fresh Lemon, Nutmeg, and Cinnamon Stick. 1541 Ocean Ave., #150, Santa Monica, CA 90401; 310.566.3870
Hutchinson Cocktails & Grill
Hutchinson Cocktails & Grill is a Californian steakhouse with an Indonesian influence. Restaurateur brothers, Ian and Justin Hopper bring their knowledge of food and hospitality to this family-owned venture. They are serving the Tamarind Sour made with Pimm’s No. 1, Batavia Arrack, Tamarind, and Vanilla Soda. 826 N La Cienega Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069; 310.360.0884
CAFE del REY
They are offering $6 cocktails, including the Monkey Gland made with gin, orange juice, grenadine, and absinthe; the Blackberry Bramble made with gin, lemon juice, Chambord, simple syrup, club soda, lemon wedge, blackberries; and the Ramos Gin Fizz made with gin, simple syrup, lemon juice, lime juice, egg white, heavy cream, orange flower water, club soda. They will also have 3 small plates from the lounge menu including Filet Tartine with capers, cornichons, shallots, chives, mustard, and baguette; Crispy Squid Salad with arugula and orange vinaigrette; Truffle French Fries; and Scallop Scampi with bay scallops, garlic, shallots, white wine, butter, tomato, and baguette. 4451 Admiralty Way, Marina del Rey, CA 90292; 310.823.6395
Station Hollywood
Enjoy their $10 cocktail: Chet Baker made with aged rum, sweet vermouth, honey, and tiki infused bitters. 6250 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028; 323.798.1360
Faith & Flower
The restaurant will offer a special menu of prohibition-era cocktails at happy hour prices all night. In addition, the first 25 guests at the bar that night will receive their first cocktail free if they post a photo and tag the cocktail on social media (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook). 705 W 9th St., Los Angeles, CA 90015; 213.239.0642
Magnolia House
Celebrate Repeal Day with a little French Flair at Pasadena’s newest drinking destination. Order a glass of The Vieux Carre for only $10. This old-timey concoction was first served at the famed Carousel Bar at the Hotel Monteleone in New Orleans back in 1934. Crafted with rye whisky, cognac, sweet vermouth, Benedictine, Angostura and Peychaud bitters and a delicate lemon twist garnish, it is the perfect fireside sip! Magnolia House will be open on Friday, 4 pm-2 am; 492 S Lake Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.584.1126
The Raymond 1886
If you’re seeking a true prohibition-era experience, sip from the suspicious brown-bagged bottle filled with Walter’s Last Sip, a specialty that shakes apple brandy with a spiced green-apple shrub and bitters. Meanwhile, if you are interested in getting an early start to your Repeal Day celebration, visit 1886 Bar between the hours of 4-7 pm on Friday, (or every Tuesday –Friday during those same hours) for a taste of their new Happy Hour offerings! Get happy with $5 House Wine, $4 Bottled Brews and half-off Well Drinks as well as the entire bar menu! Scan the chalkboard to uncover two daily cocktails specials, each only $7 during Happy Hour. Friday, 5 pm-2 am; 1250 Fair Oaks Ave., Pasadena, CA 91105; 626.441.3136
Tipple & Brine
Gin, green Chartreuse, Maraschino liqueur and fresh lime juice are the contents that serendipitously come together to create The Last Word, a popular prohibition-era cocktail that originated in Detroit. Tipple & Brine will be serving up this perfectly balanced, sweet & sour classic cult-favorite for just $10. Friday, 4 pm-12 am, Bar will be serving until 1 am; 14633 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA, 91403; 818.528.2580
Tunnel Bar
Hidden above Sherman Oak’s most popular seafood spot, Tipple & Brine, is Tunnel Bar; a sexy throwback lounge shaking up retro cocktails inspired by a bygone era. Bartenders can be found slinging a slew of throwback favorites including the Mad-hattan, a clever twist on the proper Manhattan, blending Rittenhouse Rye, house-made chipotle and vanilla bean elixir, dry vermouth, a splash of Maraschino syrup and an orange twist. Other classic concoctions include the French 75, traditionally prepared with Tanqueray gin, sugar, lemon and champagne, and ever-sassy Sazerac with Sazerac rye, sugar, Peychaud bitters, lemon peel and Absinthe. Access to Tunnel Bar is granted through Tipple & Brine. Friday, 8 pm-2 am; 14633 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; 828.528.3434
Venice Whaler
Celebrate Repeal Day on the Venice Boardwalk and grab a seat at Venice Whaler’s downstairs Crab Shell Bar for a chance to sip on The Brooklyn Cocktail, offered for one night only. The Brooklyn offers up an authentic taste of pre-prohibition New York. Bar Director Anthony Settecase will be crafting these sensational sippers made of rye whisky, Carpano Bianco vermouth, Torani Amer, Luxardo Maraschino liquor and an orange twist for one night only. For just $6, you might just want to order a few! Friday, 11 am-2 am; 10 W Washington Blvd., Venice, CA 90292; 310.821.8737
