The Edison

I always have a good time here. Get here early is highly recommended! Good environment, mainly older crowd, no hollywood stuck up types haha. Interior design is great as well. The bartenders are good and fast. No major complaints here ;)

Incredible space. Vast ceilings, beautiful old boiler room, shadow puppets and old movies projected silently on walls... and a barista who made drinks like a romantic scientist... It was as if he was counting the shakes of ice to ensure that the perfect ratio of water would melt in to his concoction.. every time. I am thrilled to have found a bar in LA that I feel like going to and that is memorable the day after. It was also fun to leave a place and not have noticed the people there because I was so involved in the overall experience... love how great spaces can do that to me.

This place is always impressive but Wednesday nights bring it to a whole new level. There is this sort of moulin rouge meets burning man circus that goes on as entertainment that has to be seen. It is works very well with the time period and aesthetic that they are going for in the bar. The idea and execution are fantastic. A great place if you want to dress up. The drinks are good too.

Went to the Edison on Wednesday night for the "Lucent Dossier" event. The dress code seemed to be more relaxed because of the event. Many people dressed in costume for the Moulin Rogue meets a twisted Circus show that went on that night. The "show" was amazing, and well worth the $20 admission. Performers interact with the crowd and make the night surprising and exciting! The Lounge itself, I must say, is the coolest looking bar/lounge I have EVER been to! The art direction is amazing, the lighting fantastic, and the atmosphere is just encompassing. As you walk down the staircase, you feel as if you are entering a private and unique world of nightlife. I say this is the best looking and most thrilling atmosphere I have encountered in a lounge while comparing it to lounges/clubs/bars in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and San Francisco. Of those three cities, the Edison is the coolest! We had no problems getting in on Wednesday night as well. So...check it out to believe it! You won't be disappointed. And if you can catch the Lucent Dossier show/experience, your time at the Edison will be that much more exciting!

Bravo to the Edison for bringing nightlife back to downtown LA. Although a bit cavernous and noisy, the Edison succeeds in being a fun eccentric venue that's the perfect spot to drop by for a drink. Good bar scene, although a bit too hip at times, but continues to entertain. parking can be a bit tricky but not too much of a problem. Thursday night seems to be the best with some good retro bands.