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The Edison

213-613-0000
108 W. 2nd St., Los Angeles, CA 
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Follow a cascading art deco chandelier down a flight of stairs to the Edison, a turn-of-the-century boiler room turned swanky nightlife Mecca. Located in the basement of the historic Higgins Building, the Edison features original boiler room fixtures like enormous metal machinery mixed with sleek leather couches and glass tabletops. The result manages to evoke the grit of the Industrial Revolution with a dose of ’20s-era glamour. A well-stocked bar serves up beer, wine and mixed drinks, while the kitchen turns out everything from fries to oysters. The female wait staff wears spangled flapper-style gowns, and they aren’t the only ones who are dressed up. Be forewarned: There is a strictly enforced dress code.

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    Bringing back the charm of a classic building and pairing it with a great menu makes The Edison a top on the list of musts. Great Music! Great Service! Great Everything! Your eyes wonder around taking in the great detail of design. The food has a few misses, but overall...

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    "This is a really nice bar"

    Posted by doctorbombay on 03/04/2008
     

    This bar has a good selection of beers, a really nice ambience and friendly wait staff. I like the layout, its located 2 stories underground and has a central atrium and some more private rooms. We have made this our regular Friday night hangout.

Reviews from Yelp_large (3)

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    Posted by Michelle B. on Yelp_small
     

    The place is gorgeous. The drinks are overpriced but strong. Very chill place although i felt under dressed. I wore jeans and boots. Most of the girls were...

  • Ss
    Posted by Cristina G. on Yelp_small
     

    My boyfriend was living in the penthouse loft directly above The Edison and after passing by the entrance a gazillion times, we finally decided to check it...

  • Ss
    Posted by James P. on Yelp_small
     

    If you have never been to the Edison or heard rumblings about this whole fabled downtown revival thing, go here to understand. A loft is almost worth...

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