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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.

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    Posted by Olivia J. on Yelp_small
     

    Very very very nice bar/lounge in Downtown LA. I came here last night with a group of girls and had a wonderful time! The decor, the ambiance, the size,...

  • Ss
    Posted by Boyoung K. on Yelp_small
     

    my friends and I went to the Edison this past Thursday and it was really fun. The bar was impressive, because when i first went downstairs, it was like...

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    Posted by Steven L. on Yelp_small
     

    This is one of the coolest lounge in downtown. Great atmosphere with lots of hip people. The girls are super hot and there are plenty of them to go around....

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