Edison Downtown
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With the opening of Andrew Meieran's new industrial cathedral, Downtown is once again the place to be in Los Angeles. The Edison presents a marriage of refined industrial architecture and art deco chic - a world class lounge that retains the mechanical artifacts from its history as downtown LA's first private power plant. The grand staircase spectacularly descends into the depths of the historic Higgins Building. The Edison revitalizes the art of the classic, hand crafted cocktail with house specialties designed just for the space old-school bourbons luxuriously transformed with a house made lavender & honey infusion. A small, upscale menu of food and drinks. The Edison offers a respectful nod to LA's famed nightlife that haunts Ciros & Coconut Grove and continues to punctuate billiards. You can also enjoy an early evening retro juke box for nightly Cocktail Hours.
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Top Sentiments among Edison Downtown Reviewers
Extensive drink menu
Delicious Calamari
Beautiful boiler room
Nice smoking patio
Great DRINKS TH ECOSMOS
Unique ingredients
Delicious Menu items
Delicious sweet potato fries
Awesome peach whisper
Right party goer
Customer Reviews (122 reviews)
Nerdish
on Citysearch Nov 27, 2009Interesting, unique decor, very cool music, especially Willie' McNeil's band is fun and entertaining. Once you're in, you're pretty much on you own. Nobody will hound you for drinks, although the "absinthe... (more)
Michael Fran
on Citysearch Oct 29, 2009I've been a fan of the Edison since it first opened, but its appeal faded after a year or so. I recently went back for the burlesque circus on Wednesday nights and... DAMN. Entertainment is incredible, the crowd... (more)
jonesadam
on Citysearch Oct 07, 2009The food here is eclectic and absolutely amazing. It's good for a romantic date or even meet friends at the bar. I particularly enjoyed the belly dancer show she had a python in her act. The service was amazing well... (more)
mickjaggerz
on Citysearch Sep 11, 2009I just got turned away from this stupid club because of my attire. I'm supposed to be there for a birthday party. My knit shirt from Nordstroms "doesn't have a collar" and the bouncer didn't like my shoes either. Do ya... (more)
Classicism
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2009I've been told this place is full of rude staff and ridiculous costumers and now I can confirm this, spend you money where you will be treated like a person, there much better places nearer by.... (more)
dinosoreis
on Citysearch Sep 02, 2009At 7:10pm I arrived at the Edison for my friends birthday get together, I had sneakers on (I had just come from work) And had missed the dress code cut off by 10min so I left but because my friends are better people than the... (more)
Real Hollywood
on Citysearch Aug 30, 2009If you would like to make a table reservation at ANY Hollywood venue simply email hollywood VIP access @ gmail . com (more)
wildozer
on Citysearch Aug 16, 2009dont know what these pro reviewers have been smoking but they couldnt have been at the same club. Rudest punks at the door I have ever seen. Food poor, drinks poor- overpriced with abysmally slow service. Better to... (more)
Shakespeare
on Citysearch Aug 12, 2009Shameful! Went last night to try and enjoy the festivities. We were with a very large group of people..one of which was told at the door that he couldn't come in because his arms weren't covered. (mind you, he was... (more)
marielatuchi
on Citysearch Aug 01, 2009I just came back from this place and I am certainly not going there ever again. My friend had a birthday reservation for a large group of people at 9.30 pm; however guests arrived (me included) at 10pm simply because... (more)
Mel
on Yahoo Jul 20, 2009Just went here for the first time Saturday night. Absolutely gorgeous place! If you're looking for something different than the same ole LA bar/lounge you must go here. Its the classiest bar I've been to in LA. Do... (more)
NEGRA
on Yahoo Jul 17, 2009went to this bar with my friends and we werent there longer than 2 hrs. the place looks nice but there is NO air in there...it was soo hot we couldnt breath..the music was putting me 2 sleep. not a good place to go for drinks... (more)
winni3
on Citysearch Jul 08, 2009This is a cool venue with a steampunk theme. However, the staff is rude rude rude. It doesn't matter how often you come here or how much money you spend, the staff will pretend like they do not recognize you and will even... (more)
Nirali2009
on Citysearch Jun 25, 2009I love going to the edison in downtown. Finding street parking is a problem around there BUT the place is great if you want to get a few drinks at night. I like the music there and its a nice place to be after a long day at... (more)
SexyMissy
on Citysearch Jun 16, 2009The Edison needs all new personnel, including the on site managers. This type of business needs excellent customer service...right you go to hang out with friends to have a good time. I mean you want to enjoy your self... (more)
flipflops114
on Citysearch May 30, 2009Perfect example of how a truly awesome bar can be ruined by management. A text of mine to a friend at the beginning of the night reads "Edison is great - we have to come here." 30 minutes later I changed my mind and really... (more)
Mar Yvette
on Citysearch May 18, 2009A throwback to Hollywood's Golden Age, this underground haunt is without a doubt one of the coolest places in Los Angeles. (Sort of ironic, considering it used to be a boiler room.) Located near Harlem Place... (more)
diablofeminina
on Citysearch May 15, 2009The worst door mans on earth!!! They make people with reservations and hot girls wait in line. The music horrible, unless you like regular radio music. Funny thing, I went to this place the night before and it was not... (more)
BuckeyeGirl
on Citysearch May 10, 2009The Edison is one of my favotire bars downtown. It's old Hollywood meets downtown LA with a very diverse crowd and not too crowded. Love this place! (more)