1737 N. Vine Street

Tel: 323-462-1307

What: A jumping bar cum salon up an unmarked staircase across from iconic Capitol Records.
The look: Chicly tattered luxury—velvet banquettes, chandeliers, and multicolored-glass windows in a warren of small bar spaces and a large living room area.
Who goes: Celebs (Kate Hudson, Mary-Kate Olsen), writers, agents, gel-haired young actors, and hangers-on.
Sound track: Mondays there's a burlesque show—jazz musicians jam while young women in fishnet stockings and lingerie wrestle with chairs in the manner of Sally Bowles on methamphetamine. In the upstairs bar, groove on tunes spun by DJ/actor Ryan Gosling.
What to wear: Men don skinny ties and skinnier jeans; women get creative with vintage dresses.
What to Drink: Classic cocktails involving brown liquor match the speakeasy vibe.
Door policy: Chef Jared Simon calls this a "gastroclub"; you'll have to, as well—making dinner reservations is the only way to secure entrance if you're not a regular.