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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.
4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Edison, conceptually. Plus, the space is incredible and the cocktail menu is fab. And the absinthe fairy is worth a whole star by herself. But, it gets crowded to the point of discomfort...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GREAT ambiance! fun, interesting shows! a good place to meet up with friends for happy hour, dinner, or just a fun night out. Wednesdays are my favorites!
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Surprised as I was,it can become moderately .."ethno-specific".. on Saturday. I only say this because I prefer evenly mixed environments (don't go getting the wrong idea about me)-and- your not...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Undoubtedly, this is one of the most unique locales to be found in the City of Angels. Below a long double flight stairway descent from the alley entrance and street level metal caged smoking room,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Edison last friday meeying some friends from Rancho Cucamonga who never been at the Edison before and i thought they might like it, i got there earlier then my friends did and while im...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Tried to go here for my friend's 30th birthday. The bouncer was very hard on my husband because of the fact he was wearing jeans and loafers. I suppose he wasn't fancy enough for their dress code,...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm reviewing the Edison I know, which is Thursday night 35 cent martini night. I loved coming here after work, knowing I'm going to get a great drink for 35 cents! Keep in mind, you only get one...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hooray for the recession. Well, recession Fridays at Edison that is. From 5-7 your first drink is 35 cents, after that drinks are 40% off and they give you a tiny grilled cheese and tomato soup for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison is unlike any other bar. It's definitely old school. Being that it was originally LA's first power plant is interesting, but that they kept much of the original artifacts and architecture...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place, whoever thought to convert an old power plant into a bar/lounge is a genius. Tons of the old power generating equipment along with the lighting and music create a terrific...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
2 words: douche city.can't believe how many people had fake tans and/or too much cologne. overpriced, beautiful decor, but not worth being surrounded by cologne/perfume insanity.will not be returning.
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a fan. This place is sick. It's like being in an old museum and has an old time feel like the 50s era to it. I LOVE that every hour on the hour there was a burlesque show and as the night went on...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the steampunk feel and the absinthe fairy is pretty clever. Some neat drinks and great classics, not to mention some great appetizers like the deviled eggs. The prices are fair for the type of...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The concept of this place blows my mind. Some one with an awesome head on their shoulders thought to themself one day, "Self, we should turn the old abandoned power plant downtown into a night club!...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I have to say this place was my FAVORITE place to go because it's pretty huge, it has an awesome decor, and there's a very diverse crowd. I have been there about 3-4 times and have always enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are a lot of places to go for a beverage and some that have class if you are lucky not to get caught up in the smoke and the mirrors. The Edison is a first class location on the west coast and I...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down My favorite bar in LA. Best to go on a Thursday to avoid the crowds & cover charge. Thursdays is 35cents martinis during happy hour... Get there before Midnite because thats when the band...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if you have never been here...the entrance is behind lilliy's (sp?) china bistro. easy street parking. the meters are free after 6pm.WARNING: it is really dark in there!! watch your step. i'm...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous. The Edison was a great introduction to the Downtown nightlife! I went on a Friday night with a group of friends, and there was a line (usually a fairly good indication that it's a fun place,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love this place. I have never been to the Edison and not had a great time. I like to go after work on Thursday, because by Thursday you already need a drink and why not have it here at...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So my boyfriend and I came here on Saturday night to celebrate the birthday of a friend I haven't seen i years. Everyone in our group were dressed great and we had no problems with the bouncers at the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a person who loves history and want to experience and old power plant, the Edison is a perfect place to escape from reality. As you enter The basement you feel as though you went back in time to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One of the nicest looking, more interesting looking and feeling bars in Los Angeles. Hands down.However, and this is where personal opinion overrides all: I really can't stand bogus dress codes. We...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I can almost guarantee that most of the negative reviews of this place come from people who went on the weekend. I agree. This place is a nightmare on the weekend, and given that I have just as much...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most original and unique places Los Angles has to offer. Edison does not have cover charge and that is a huuuge plus in my book. The interior can be a bit dim but works perfectly with the...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous space, great decor, but the door service is terrible. Showed up with friends for a birthday party, all terribly excited, only to have the bouncers refuse to let any of the guys in because of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Douchey bald doorman, minus 1 point. Yes, my official California driver's license is real, douche. Maybe it's been too long since your stint at the DMV. Great decor and retro vibe, plus 1 point....
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unbelievable. Never been anywhere with this much cool shit going on, with this much attention to detail. I'm hard to impress, and this place blew me away.Cover was $10 on a weds night, and absolutely...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I really enjoy the Edison. The decor is fantastic, and the drinks they serve are top notch. I've been here on several occasions and had a thoroughly good time, including a Sunday night event in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
best happy hour downtown, hands down.great drinks, great looking people and great staff!
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison is amazing. Although I enjoy dressing up and going out I despise bars that have nonsense dress codes for their trashy clientele. Dress clothes does not = classy. At the Edison I would feel...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I like the Edison it's not snootyville like some lounges or bars in Hollywood or Santa Monica.
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been going to The Edison for close to 2 years now for all kinds of ocassions. The vintage decor, and "power plant" look definitely makes it a standout among LA spots. While I agree with many...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This bar is awesome with it's retro-power-plant-museum-dungeon feel to it. Many little nooks and cranny to hang out privately... Drinks are priced around $13/each and can quickly add up if you're...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As the 3 stars suggests - it's ok but not my favorite.I think it's one of those places that has a line outside to make people think it's more popular than it really is. I've waited to get into this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is nice. I came here a few weeks ago on a Saturday night with a friend & some other randoms. We arrived about 8:45PM, valet (easier than finding parking), and there was already a line to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the better lounge bar in the area. Lots of room to hangout with friends to enjoy a drink or two, or three. The crowd is more mature/profession so no worry about getting shot! Drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They are pretty strict on the dress-shoes policy, so that immediately tells you what kind of place this is. Pretty douchey, but it's worth it.The interior is amazing. Whoever designed this place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is beautiful. good spot to pick if you want to impress friends from out of town or something. the food is tasty. the drinks are expencive. if there is some sort of preformance happening be...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really really nice place. Set in a refurbished power plant with remnants of edison's machinery (or whatever it was). Hot Las vegas-style dancers on stage, and nice 1920's vibe with modern music. We...
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Feels built by Ayn Rand.Yet horrible management.Piss off, Edison.
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
As a person with severe mental retardation, I was glad to see a place that catered specifically to those with my mental handicap. From the 11 dollar glasses of scotch to the hour-and-a-half wait, this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love The Edison! Definitely one of the classiest lounges I've been to. The place is pretty huge and I love the interior design and historic feel of the place. There's plenty of tables you can sit at...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ambienece is worth the trip alone.Though last night (Thursday) got tipsy off the .35 cent drink. Totally worth the trip.
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Ah....what has not been said about the Edison...It brings you back to the Depression Era Interior Design, beautiful. You are greeted at the door near the smoking lounge by the lucky well dressed...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice decor, actually, beautiful decor. They certainly do a great job in transporting you to a different era. Loved that. OVERPRICED drinks! Make sure you pre-party before coming here if you are on a...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I feel sort of douche-y being the 766th person to review a place. If 765 people have had their say already about The Edison, chances are every opinion has been covered, everything has been said, every...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On the weekends one has to get there before 9pm if one hopes to get in.On weekends, after 9:30pm expect a wait of 1-2 hours.Also, note which days they're open on.Otherwise it's a great casual spot to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. I'll be surprised if I *don't* find out that this place didn't win every architectural and interior design award there is. Amazing stylish place, in a steam-punk style, with old silent movies...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for happy hour.. Though it's dim, dark, and you can't read the menu, who cares? It's $0.35 martinis on Thursdays.. Well, it's watered down but what do you think you get for 35 cents....
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only place I've been in LA where I think, wow it's almost worth paying $13 for a drink to be in here. The interior is so cool - different and beautiful, you find yourself just walking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok so I will start off by saying that I am poor shit, but I have also heard good things about this place, so my friends and I decided to check it out at happy hour on a Thursday, to save money for...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
cool place with ample parking and no line, at least when i went.. I don't like crowded clubs and this one was very chill and wasn't your typical crowd. I ate the mini hamburgers and fry's and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Inconsistent dress code standards power trip bouncers.
yelp.com - user review - 09/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great decor and I loved that 20's and 30's jazz vibe with a boiler room motif. It's been a while since I've been here. I remember going with friends about couple months after it opened. The drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dark, sexy and classy are words I would use to describe The Edison. Now I know why people are lining up to get inside this place. The bartenders/waiters are super friendly, food is good and the drinks...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great venue. Absolutely loved the decor and ambiance of the place--very old school and classy. I went on a Thursday night and there was a live band playing jazz. The crowd was mostly people in their...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoyed my 35 cent sip of champagne and my $13 grilled cheese well enough, but gimmicks aside this is an overpriced, cornball scene that seems rigged to play upon that segment that confuses spending...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So, Nikola Tesla and Thomas Edison go into a bar...Oh, you've heard this one. The Edison is a glamourous place in Downtown with impeccable design and a quirky sense about its pricing and happy hours....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After reading the reviews I decided to check out The Edison and I was not disappointed. While waiting in line there were a group of hipsters dressed in trendy vests and tees with cool looking hats-...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my FAVORITE bars! I love Edison. I love the entrance when you walk down the stairs, the high ceilings, the black and white movies on the wall, the absinthe fairy, the patrons, the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Can you say HOT, HOT, HOT?? It was like an oven at the Edison on Saturday night. It also sucked that it was basically standing room only by the time we got in. The actual venue itself is huge with...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison is one of the better lounges I've been to in LA. The place is huge as many people have stated, but it definitely gets crowded. I highly recommend coming early, unless you have the power of...
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Harry Potter's 21st birthday will be spent at The Edison. This is the place for him, Ginny, Ron, Hermoine, Hagrid, and the rest of the characters to truly get their drink on in LA.If only village...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A group of friends and I reserved a table here for my birthday. The staff was poilte and reserved a great section for us ( I called at least 2-3 times with changes and was expecting LA attitude - none...
yelp.com - user review - 08/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my kind of lounge. You have a pretty wide area with various separate rooms for tables, multiple bars situated around the lounge. I love the "speakeasy" feel of the place with dim, golden...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So beautiful. I think. IT'S SO DARK IN HERE. It really is very very dark. Watch your step.I've only been here once, on a date. Because it was so dark it was a good place for a first date. We...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE THIS PLACE! get there early, get a buzz, enjoy the high priced drinks, but the company is always top notch! Perfect if you get there b4 10, DONT WAIT IN LINE AT 1. Plenty of other clubs, go....
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pineapple juice with three shots of absinthe?Oh yes... YES... YES!!!!!Is it possible for this place to disappoint me? I think not.
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man this place is SO COOL. For the grown up crowd, or those like me, that can't handle the loud headache inducing bass thumping clubscene with the gross sweaty people and packed in a sardine...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the atmosphere.The staff and security are top notch, and the service is amazing. Definitely try ordering "The Edison" with either Gin (30 choices) or Rum (20 choices). You'll fall in love with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there was a 6 star rating on yelp, I would use it exclusively for this place. I am known to give positive reviews, and believe that places should always be rewarded for their efforts, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my new favorite bar. I had such a good time on the Wednesday that I came.First off, the place is huge. But it's the atmosphere that makes it. It's this weird...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've experienced better on other nights. My recommendation is to NOT go on a Thursday until after the 35cent drink chaos is over.I second the table service comments others have mentioned. Waiting...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is THE place to be in downtown LA! Forget about the Standard, it's soooo last century. Love the high ceiling and everything in there. Except the fact that they don't make bloody mary's..
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Free to get in and totally just a chill sort of place. Drinks are over price but i'm not much of a major drinker. The atmosphere is like a 1920's type theme. You need to make sure you come early...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Dont know where to go downtown????? Slap yourself if you've never been to The Edison! lol This place is GREAT! You will never get bored......drinks, people, and music are enjoyable. Definitely the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The place is dope, what can I say? I come party here when in LA. Amazing architecture and design! Beautiful people, good times and reasonable drink prices. They even have a smoking lounge area....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I only gave it a 3 because I had to wait in line for an hour and a half. Also my friend had to leave and change his shoes because they are that strict on the dress code. We had friends who were...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the venue and the speak easy feel of this place. The decor is amazing. The principle designer, Andrew Meieran did a wonderful job... I would expect nothing less from the man who bought...
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place was a little bit over rated for me. Yes, I loved the "prohibition slash speak easy" feel of it all, but at the end of the day - prices were beyond the new millenium. Not very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
well the place itself is pretty unique, i liked the layout because there's lots of different sections where you can hangout.. so that was a nice touch. the 35cent drink on thursdays is pretty cool,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
After hearing so much about the Edison, I really wanted to like it. And, I do. It's ok. Upside? The 1920's feel, layout, look, and design is amazing. They also pour a very good cocktail. This...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Large Upscale bar with Beautiful Venue, st parking, valet, full bar, jazz, mini burlesque shows, dress code, smoking room
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love me a good themed bar, and this one qualifies as I'm a sucker for anything 1920's or anyplace the employees wear period clothing. Cheesy? Yep. The fact that Edison is also underground in an...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Loved, loved loved the early 20th century decor and the silent films being shown. The food and drink were great too. I thought the kobe sliders were really tasty.The service was alright, but I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm not a club guy at all. I hate the lines to get in. I hate the tiny, overpriced drinks in plastic cups. I hate the crowds and definitely hate the music that most clubs play. The Edison is my kind...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wished all the bars in NorCal looked like this one! Nothing up here compares! I didn't really know what to expect when a friend suggested this place for a Saturday night. We knew we didn't want to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there with my friend for her bday. It was really nice inside, the ambiance was really good. The down part of this place was that the line too a lil bit. We were in line for about 30 minutes. Once...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heard a lot about this place from friends and colleagues. Went with a group of friends on a Wednesday night to see the Incandescence show. Totally worth it. The space is amazing, and reminds you of a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Great happy hour deal! Really cool atmosphere. Not as dressy as I was expecting. Definitely worth checking out.
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
stumbled in on a Wednesday nightfor Incandescence: The Dark Side of Lightbut I guess "stumbling in" wouldn't sound quite rightcause we primped and primed till we were quite a sightwe waltzed in with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
this place is flat out beautiful. the crowd...not so much.ladies!! you look like morons standing in the cold with those bubble dresses on that make your thighs look huge.the doormen are as cordial as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The building interior and the decor are beautiful. They project old movies onto the hugely tall walls, which is really cool. They have a great selection of old-timey cocktails, and they execute them...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Diverse nightlife, great drinks, and no hassle at Edison.When going out in LA you'll probably anticipate a bit of hassle getting in to where you want to go. Not with Edison. Edison's security personal...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely loved how huge and classy this place is! Lots of different private and large areas to converse. $1single drink and one quarter cheese sandwich for Happy Hour. Had a great time with...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Hidden between Spring and Main streets in downtown LA, The Edison is an upscale lounge designed to celebrate the early 20th century. In keeping with the prewar theme, each Thursday from 5-7 p.m., you...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sophisticated atmosphere, and nice nooks and crannies to sit intimately with friends surrounded by electric candle lighting and silent bizarre black and white movies on plasma screen TV's. We arrived...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give it up for their happy hour deal. A cocktail for under $1 and a little cup of tomato soup and grilled cheese wedge. Yeah, very cool.
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This bar will blow your mind. When I am here I feel like I am in the video for "Tonight Tonight"...or that Billy Corgan is going to come falling out of the ceiling at any moment. I am a huge fan of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely LOVED The Edison. I went for the first time last night and the historical-sexy-vintage atmosphere was impressive, elegant, hip, and unlike anything else Los Angeles has to offer....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison may be the best kept secret in Los Angeles - hidden in plain sight, nestled in the center of a huge city. A verbal description that does not do it any justice, but my best to describe it as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The coolest bar in Downtown L.A. I don't get how USC kids would waste a penny at the 901 when they could go here instead. It's a bit deeper in downtown than USC but the atmosphere of this place is top...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This reviews is a year overdue. Came here for a birthday party last year when the Edison started to get into the swing of things. I love how the staff dress up to fit the theme. Walking down the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, I coudln't believe how many people actually dress in their 20's duds when they come here =)Down a skeezy alley between a few restaurants is the entrance to this place. Love the decor and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dropped in for a drink with a friend on Friday. I was in jeans and was afraid I might be under dressed. I think the high heels saved me.Awesome decorum, really cool place. I think it's one of those...
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
So another reviewer mentioned that it looks like Ayn Rand might have built this spot. Hmmmmm...I can see why one might think so but would Rand put a bar underground? More likely at the top of a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay, they did a great job with the decor and atmosphere in this place. It is amazingly good on the eyes. They paid attention to detail in almost every aspect. Now, after the decor, the drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So yes, architecturally, decor-wise, space-wise this place is pretty cool. No doubt about that.But I have to agree with my fellow posters. There's something a little off about it. The downtown crowd...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Since there's over 700 reviews, I'm simply going to state just how much I fell in love with this bar.Every Friday, the Edison turns into a soup kitchen with free cup of tomato soup and a grilled...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I'm so on the fence with Edison. The look of the bar is amazing. HUGE SPACE. Beautiful industrious design. Pockets of rooms with lots of eye candy to keep you amused. Comfortable lounge chairs....
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
will have to edit my review the next time i go. i am also on the fence. it's great because of the space, good drinks, decoration, but there's something about it i'm not feeling. i think it is the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There's no cover charge to get in, but from what i hear, there's always a line. The bouncers unlike at every other bar/club/lounge/douchecentral are actually relatively nice. They seem as if they...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Only have been here late at night for a birthday celebration but definitely plan on going back again. The decor alone is amazing and completely unique to any other lounge/bar I've been to. The prices...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here 7.18.09 and was blown away. What a nice change of pace for an LA lounge/bar! The architecture is gorgeous, there's no cover charge, convenient valet parking, the patrons are all dressed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. The ambiance is really unique. You definitely need to go at least once. I've been here several times for various occasions - happy hour, lucent dossier nights, and birthday parties...
yelp.com - user review - 07/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i can't really review on the drinks themselves as I rarely/can't drink but as my friends who drink occasionally say Edison does a decent job of making drinks but not the best.I believe Edison is more...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Edison a few times and I liked it at first. I think they got rid of my favorite things, the oysters with balsamic vinaigrette, but it may just be seasonal. Last time I was at The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like to make my reviews short and sweet.. Tired of the loud club scene? Done with the ghetto crowd? Want to to try something new ? Great 20's decor ****The Edison is the place****
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place!! Very chic decor!Fun well dressed crowd. Cameron Diaz was there last week sitting 20 feet from me!There was no cover charge but the drinks were kinda pricey but about what I expected....
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is no secret to my close friends that I like all things retro. My closet is stuffed with dresses from the 1940's, my high school ride was a '57, and my tastes in music span for decades. However my...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Okay I liked The Edison mostly because of the decor and that 1920's feel. It sure is a nice place to have a few drinks with friends, you can't help but feel glamourous! You may want to make sure and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very hip 20s bar. I love the high ceilings and decor. We enjoyed the live band that played and we even danced along with the dancers. We got there early for happy hour. Get your ticket for your $.35...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
absolutely gorgeous venue. you really cant find another bar like this anywhere in LA. great for the "wow" factor if your bringing anyone from out of town. it is a dressy venue that has a strict...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the edison!!!!Its such a cute 20s themed bar and the staff is super nice. They don't charge cover, which means extra to spend on drinks inside! On the weekends the line can get long but they do...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The place is okay. Seemed to be a bunch of people sitting talking to each to other in the dark. And its REALLY dark. My friend said its like a club with no music. Maybe it was the night that we went,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
HOT HOT HOT guy!!! I found out that I want to marry an Asian Guy. The Edison has this really hot asian guy working there that just made my night. Imagine how our kids would look like? Gorgeous!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Where is the love? How can you NOT enjoy an underground bar/ lounge where the decor resemble a Victorian steam punk! Couple nights ago I attended a private industry party @ the Edison and enjoyed...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow, well there's a lot going on here so the review is two sided. First, I am not a hipster nor do I dress as if I am from the 20's. That whole scene escapes me and although it does seem like fun it...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i hate clubs, don't even really like bars or *lounges,* but this place is one of the coolest places of all kinds that i've ever been to. and one of the most beautifully (and tastefully) made up. i...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had a blast at the Edison last night, went with a group of 9. Drinks were great, food was tasty! I loved, loved, loved the decor and ambiance. Live band/burlesque show was hot! We even persuaded the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
great place for a drink after work. Feels like you are in a prohibition era "speak easy" Of course part of that vibe is the old timey music, and silent films showing in the background which some of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So When I first found out about this project I was really super excited....when I found out we were working on the lighting specifications it was even better...On Paper this club looks amazing, in...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison is cool if you like shaving pubes and pretending you are rich... go to Continental for class.
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Taking swank to the bank, The Edison makes me want to put on my dress-up Chucks.Dive bars with punk-laden jukeboxes are my venue of choice but I instantly fell in love with this spot and have been...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Breathtaking. I came here last night for a friend of a friend's birthday and had a lovely time. We had pull at the door so I don't know about the wait, however once you walk inside it is so gorgeous!...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
swank. hip. decent drinks. awesome venue.not enough chairs so there's generally a lot of standing. we randomly came upon this place while exploring downtown. your usual dtla (downtown la) swank...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome. Need I say more? I first came to the Edison about 7 months ago while I was in LA for some industry type stuff and immediately fell in love with the place. When you first walk in you get the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been wanting to check out the Edison for awhile. I had red about it and seen it on TV. Finally one of my friends was having a happy hour and decided to do it at the Edison. It's an after work...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I called to reserve a table for my friends, without realizing that there was a 25 dollar minimum per person. The waiter let us know after I ordered the cheapest drink on the menu and a round of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What a gem of a spot! I love everything about the Edison, from the cavernous space, to the performance artists, right down to the bathrooms. Whoever thought of renovating an old power plant and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the Edison twice now and both times I managed to have an absolute blast. The place is pure eye candy with its 1920 power plant theme, high ceilings, projection movies playing on the wall...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous! Unique and wonderful ambiance, well-dressed people, good music, good drinks. There are plenty of reviews already, so I'll keep it brief. How to go to The Edison on a budget:Arrive early...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took me here for happy hour. Drinks were ehh...I'm not impressed. But its a great happy hour deal 35 cents for a drink and you get a ticket for a free (albeit extremely small) cup of tomato...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a hopeless romantic. To the point that it's just hopeless. To the furthest point that it gets to be masochistic. I will dip my hand into my open chest to pluck the shards of my broken heart so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok Ok, first of all, The Edison is really fantastic. Let's review:1. Unbelievably cool animation projected onto a copper wall (the animation I saw had been in the Carnegie International a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Unfortunately, the only time I've been to The Edison was for my birthday, and I had reserved a private room. So for those looking to have a special event here, this review is for you!Most of you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Perfect. Love the snake lady that goes on at eight on Fridays. Goes great with the complimentary grilled cheese Sangwhich and tomato soup. This place can be hit or miss I must say. I have had a shit...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
That's it, my new favorite location in downtown LA, if not in the whole US. Just love LOVE the jazzy 1920's decor/theme/costume/music/awesomeness of this place. From the dapperly dressed staff, to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
it's a very nice lounge. the music is never too loud, it's an ideal place to hang out with a group of friends. though it's not an intimate lounge, it's got a club atmosphere, because there is so much...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely love this place. The ambiance was great, amazing decor and the music was great. I love their projector system and the video they were playing. They also had a semi-cabaret performance...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
ok don't read whatever the website tells you on the dress code because apparently its not TRUE!so i get to the door after having been waiting for several hours.. and the doorman looks at my shoes and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a bachelorette party the other night. This place is huge!! They have many different rooms that can be reserved. Supposedly this place was the first electric company in LA and was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome location. The drinks are a bit pricey and the bartenders can be hit or miss (they pour a mean whisky (neat) but the cocktails tasted a bit off balance :o\). And both times I've been here...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Spectacular! I went here for the first time last night before seeing a screening of Cabaret at the Los Angeles Theatre. What a winning combination! I only wish it was open every day of the week. My...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally was able to venture into this place after hearing so much about it and I must say, the hype is well-deserved.I like the laid back environment and the 20s theme with the use of mechanical...
yelp.com - user review - 06/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
well, another night in downtown...another bust. i went to the edison with a group of my girlfriends. look, what can i tell you, the doorman is super nice, the lighting is cool, the grilled cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love going to the edison. Great parking spot. If there is a line is worth waiting, and the Bouncers are super nice. Once inside, the decor is fantastico,and the silent films are cool....
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time I went. Bought a bartender a drink because we were having a great time and he was chatting up a storm with us. And we ended up having 4 free drinks in return.. With that said we rocked out...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place really deserves 4.5 but ill round up simply because every time I go there with some people, Brooke always hooks it up.Place is freaking awesome.Some little unassuming alley with a velvet...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You have to walk down an alley to get to the edison, but it's not a scary alley where you fear for your life. There's a random door with security outside with nice red velvet ropes. The whole scene...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place. Good to hang out with friends, meet people. The decor is fun to look at. Line can get long but it's only because they're checking everyone's ID and not because they're making you wait to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I was rich, I'd be in this bar every week, but I'm not, so it has to be special occasions. Here's what's awesome about The Edison:As people have mentioned, the decor is amazing. And the eye candy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i usually don't like yelping something that has been done a few hundred times over, but for those of you who are headin' down for happy hour, be warned! so, like most of the older folks there last...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it's my unfriendly disposition but I don't seek out to make friends wherever I go most especially at a bar. That and coupled with my almost naA�ve perspective of LA bar scene are probably the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Have only been her once and being into the ambiance of places I just LOVED the feel of it here. I went a couple of months ago on a Wednesday when they had the Lucent Dossier Vaudevill Cirque perform...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is all about ambiance. One of the coolest bars in town, but the drinks are little too weak and a little too pricey. I suggest checking out Soup Kitchen Fridays, 35 cent martinis and free...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
OOh the Edison? Yes the Edison, isn't somethin' ? (Me: no, not really)Bouncer: Whatchu doin' gorgeousMe: I gotta get in *(before I get impregnated by horny males who wander around here)*Bouncer: Have...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is beautiful. I didn't get a chance to head to the top level because they secure it with a very powerful velvet rope, but I did head to the bottom where the magical fairy was selling...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With over 650 reviews I'm sure it's all been said, but I do enjoy going to The Edison a couple of times a month, they cater to a fairly nice crowd, and I like the fact that they have a dress code. The...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Being that it took me 5 1/2 years to graduate college (hey, I got done right?), I thought it was an important event to celebrate, after all, I don't foresee grad school happening in the near lifetime....
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Imagine if the 1920s had sex with one of Daniel Planview's oil rigs; Viola, das iz the Edison Bar. Awesome concept bar that is also subterranean.I had a great time with friends, a bit pricey, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome awesome place. I think the decor and vibe is just perfect for an after work drink. My coworkers and I decided to come here on a Wednesday night since that was when they were opened (closed...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dope place and interesting showcase of old school burlesque show but not as raunchy as seen on Gossip Girl. LOL!I remember the decor being so vintage-y and what a creative idea making the old water...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I just have one word for you...L A M E. Are you kidding me? Okay, the decor is fantastic. I have to give it that but do you really need a bar so huge that it makes it nearly impossible to talk to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Dirty white shoes: Ok!Leather shoes: NO! Can't get in.Ignore their website and this whole "non-athletic shoe" crap. Just wear pure dress shoes. Solid color. Nothing eye-catching. It's not worth...
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An amazing space, great for taking tourists or friends who go to the same spots all the time. Limited food menu but it's all about the creative drinks. Great entertainment - retro but innovative....
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm an enormous fan of the Edison. I have yet to find another place as hip and cool in the city. When friends come in from out of town, this is the place I use to showcase the nightlife in Los...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, I gave The Edison four starts because it's a great place if you have one of three things: 1. Reservations made weeks in advance 2. Time to come on Weekdays 3. Lots of cash I apologize in...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You can spot the Edison by the crowds of dudes wearing tennis shoes and their annoyed girl friends outside trying to figure out how to get them in because they're not wearing dress shoes.As victims of...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's places like Edison that makes Downtown such a gem. It's a great place to hang out for happy hours or on the weekends. I love Friday happy hours for their soup kitchen deals. The line to get in on...
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like the place cuz it was different. They played jazzy type music all night and the set up was incredible. The inside still had some signs of the plant that it used to be. I met William "The shoe...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison would have received four or five stars from me had they not humiliated my party by implying that we did not pay our bill. Our waiter actually had the nerve to chase us up the stairs and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars, but it's best to come by on the weeknights.A sure bet for happy hour, especially on Thursdays for $.35 martinis. The music is good, crowd is great, and there are lots of beautiful areas to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is so beautiful. It captures the 1920s theme and really makes you feel like you are in the era. The crowd is mixed and makes meeting people very easy. Down faults: Both bars get insanely...
yelp.com - user review - 05/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first came here I was really impressed with the whole place, the decor, the lighting, the staircase of death when your smashed haha, the smoking lounge, the silent films on the walls, etc.....
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i still haven't made it for the notorious depression era happy hours but i will....but love the atmosphere of this gorgeous industrial speak easy inspired joint...performers and silent films keep you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
While I'm no regular at the Edison, I've been there enough times to consider it among my favorite bars in Los Angeles. The whole experience is an exciting, enthralling bar-going good time. From the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
booo!! the guy at the door is a douche with extra vinegar. he got all huffy because his usual "no entrance because it's at capacity" got denied when another staff came and got us. an "in yo face"...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
35 cent Martinis.... I work downtown and I am in search of the perfect Happy Hour Spot! (Or at least a few good options to hit up every so often..And impress my friends) Ok so I was thinking I would...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison is definitely one of the coolest places I've visited recently. It's kind of hard to find because you have to walk down an alley to get to the front door. I love the whole 1920's theme and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First off, I will say this is one of the coolest looking bars/ lounges i've ever been to. That is the end of anything positive I have to say about this place. We walked up to meet for a friends...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have to give this place 5 stars just because of how unbelievably cool the atmosphere is. I love the organic use of the old fixtures. The way it's designed is somehow almost sci-fi, even though the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Got here at 10:30 p.m. on a Friday night and was prepared to deal with a long line - but there wasn't any. Cool. Walked in and totally loved the 1920s theme and decor - definitely different from other...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the coolest places to go to in downtown Los Angeles. Weekend nights are hot-- come here early on Friday and Saturday nights if you want to avoid a line, before 1030pm.Thursday night happy...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
No crap from the bouncers, no crap getting my .35 cent cocktail ticket on Thursday, superb decor and ambiance, cavernous layout, friendly staff, pretty girls, excellent live band, and above all, it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The folks behind the Edison nightclub really had a novel idea for a nightclub...that says a lot since it seems like every gimmick has been tried already. The old Edison Electric building has been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Met up with some friends here for drinks before hitting the artwalk. It was hard finding the entrance at first, because it's down an alley, but there were a number of people nearby who were happy to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here after J lounge once. There were millions of light bulbs everywhere. I was wating for an earthquake to hit so we could all dance under shattering light bulbs. I don't dance. If I did I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think there should absolutely be more places like this. I don't get dressed up often, but I really enjoy doing it when I do. We came out here for my cousin's birthday and maybe part of my review...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was nice. Because I showed up very early to meet up with friends, I ended up racking up a $55 tab on drinks myself. They weren't too strong so it was okay. I kept seeing people hand the bartender...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm in love with this this place. It's by far one of the hottest bars in L.A. I work a few blocks away, but will still drive down on the weekend to hang out and get a drink. Thursday night 35-cent...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My first experience on a Sat night wasn't too bad, but I wasn't the one who had to flag down any random staff because our waiter was MIA. Nine of us had a reservation (minimum $25 purchase/person ...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
No cover, not much parking, but a very hip crowd. Just need to have a collar and dress type shoes. Women are all dressed up. A lot of guys wearing fedoras. A 30's theme is evident everywhere in this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To me, ambiance and atmosphere are a main reason to go anywhere to get a drink--this goes for a dive bar as much as a decadent bar. I mean, I can (and do...frequently) drink at home and can put...
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i love the decor. so i came here today after work for their Friday Happy Hour: 35cent cocktail w/ complimentary grilled cheese sandwich and tomato soup.35cent = a choice of two drinksgrilled cheese...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I am sure there is nothing that hasn't been said about this place considering all the stars. We went to a private party here the other night so I will talk more about the service than the aethestics...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great lounge. Spacious, and the happy hour is pretty phenomenal. Pricey but what can you expect. Lines are long on the weekends.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
downtown LA is cool in the way that you can walk down some smelly alley and find some hidden time machine that takes you to a whole different era. i'm all about sneaking in drinks prohibition style....
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Style. Nostalgia. Revelry. Art. Romance. Form. Duck in an alley, wink at the strapping bouncer, slide past the smoking lounge and journey three floors down to a swank trip back in time where cocktails...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
too crowded.waited forever to get a drink. floors are SUPER SLIPPERY. i almost fell and ate it a couple of times. drinks are way expensivebuti love the atmosphere of this place. It's not too loud and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i don't need to go into too much detail, everyone else has already covered the food, drinks, and decor. but i'm suprised more people haven't talked about the music. vaud and the villains were so much...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Paying for drinks in change (35 cent cocktails) is the best. This is cheaper than the kiddie rides in front of supermarkets!EDIT: you only get 1 drink coupon and this is only on Thursdays. Either...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
99-thousand people have already reviewed this place, so why read mine?Well, because I've set myself on FIRE!!! -That's why! Now you can tell everyone that you've read the only review that came w/...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Despite being in a place that resembles the 1920s and being full of 20-somethings, I feel like a kid in here. I have become to timid to talk to any of the ladies in here, as I have been made too timid...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If the cocktail lovers created an amusement park, it would probably be a lot like the Edison.Like your favorite roller coaster, lines can be pretty long, especially on weekends. But getting one of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Quite a unique place. The place is definitely swanky in a weird way... someone's lightbulb went off when they thought "hey, let's turn this old-ass abandoned power plant into a 1920's speakeasy...
yelp.com - user review - 04/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place rocks my socks off. The first time I went on a random Wednesday evening after a work event and I had no idea I was walking downstairs and back 90 years. The place was packed at 7pm with...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a bar that is in a class of its own for downtown LA. The staff is dressed nicely, gentlemen in black suits and ladies in dresses. You enter street side and walk down a considerable amount of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ah the edison... calling it a bar really doesn't do it justice. I'd describe it as a sort of love child between the bat-cave and the titanic. i've gone home with my tab open here more than I care to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
the decor is pretty nice here. i definitely feel like im stepping into a 20s prohibition era type of a bar with a bit of glitz and glam. but honestly, i wouldn't come here if we dont have a table...
yelp.com - user review - 04/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Nostalgic bar in heart of downtown LA. Classy is the best way to describe. You make your way down to the bar area and you get sense like you're being lead to where the secret society socialize....
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Located down a little alley, probably the coolest space in L.A.. Originally an electric power plant, they have kept true to the theme, paying lots of attention to detail. Now a great bar / restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
it's big, there are lots of seats and two bars. there was a band playing jazz. i boycott any establishment with a dress code on principle, but came with friends and luckily was wearing boots. of...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. So this is where all the people are!Gorgeous interior. Great music. Stiff drinks. Very busy, but not claustrophobic. Finally a place to meet friends or clients and actually brag about the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
drunk review cuz their mojitos are freakin' strong!you know the Haunted Mansion ride at disneyland? the part when you pass through that section where the ghosts are having a feast below? that's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Classy. That's the word I'll use to describe this place. I always see a ridiculously long line to get into this place every time I go visit my friends in little tokyo. So, I had to check it out for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A dear co-worker introduced me to this place. The second I walked in, I thought I was sleepwalking for a second there because it's like a dream. I loved how they did the place up! Just my style, and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Of all the gin joints in all the world, this may be one of the most gorgeous. If not THE most gorgeous. I really respect what they've done here, which is to take a formerly abandoned historic landmark...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It's fantastic. I love the 1920's theme. I love the music is there, but low enough so that you can have a conversation with someone there. I love the high ceilings so you don't think you're going...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is amazing. For a bar/lounge without club music is really great. Not really a place to shake your butt on the dancefloors but mostly for socializing and catching up with old friends....
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
$16 for a redbull and vodka? Ridiculously difficult dress code. Ripped jeans are in, someone needs to tell these guys. And whats up with the dorky shoes everyone has to wear, you go out to get away...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First off I will start with, I usually hate downtown places.. the rude people.. the pretentious EVERYONE.. the expensive EVERYTHING.. and for a friends bday .. he chooses the edison has a place for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
You would never expect such a great spot in Downtown LA. It is definitely a young professionals type crowd but it's a great place to have drinks and talk all night long. The ambiance is unlike any...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Beautifully designed. The bartenders remember your name and what you're drinking (if you get there just a bit ahead of the crowd). Women dressed to the nines. Men, well, men dressed either to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
absolutely adorable ... the strict dress code creates great ambiancedrinks are fabulous
yelp.com - user review - 04/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
TO ALL THE GUYS (planning on going here on Saturday nights): *WEAR DRESS SHOES*WEAR A COLLARED SHIRT*NO DENIM WITH RIPS IN ITI've been to the Edison several times for happy hour wearing an american...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The first, and the best club I have been to so far.First off, I found the place pretty classy. I loved the decorations and the theme. I enjoyed the mix of ages and the atmosphere, everyone was there...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here last nite hoping to see Lucent Dossier, but unfortunately we missed them by a week and were instead, entertained by "Vaud and the Villains". Definitely not what i was expecting as far as...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bumping up my rating of the Edison thanks to my visit last Wednesday. Happy hour prices and drinks selection are still excellent, but they've addressed my main issue which was the wait for service....
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After some time of wanting to check this place out, we finally made it in this past Fri. night. I really like here! So cute. The entrance is located down a little ally that is so easy to miss if you...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came here before it opened at a fundraiser for LA's Best underpivilged youths, and this place is incredible. It's huge, it's still got elements from it's previous incarnation. They've put an...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now this place is sexy. And why wouldn't it be as it's themed after an era that exuded sexy and cool, successfully. Coming through its discreet side alley entrance, you wouldn't be able to avoid...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Went for a happy hour, expecting a great place to hang. Knew about the dress code. Knew we'd only get one drink for .35. The decor is amazing. Nothing short of unbelievable. Great place to...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The decor is so awesome, right up my alley.The depression-era specials are GREAT! Usually when there is a drink special, it's boring or cheap. We had the 401K, which is Gin and lemon and something...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is totally different from LA bars and lounges. The decor, food and drinks were awesome. I just wish they changed the music after certain time. My friend and I had no problem getting in on Saturday...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the interior and the lighting. Good sliders, fries and mac and cheese. The Friday crowd wasn't as douchey as I expected. Maybe the douches that say Fridays and Saturdays here are in fact the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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Yo I always try and go to The Edison when i am in LA... Its a classy place with a great atmosphere. This is a great place to party
citysearch.com - user review - 03/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to go to one of the most unique lounges in the world, drink top-notch cocktails, watch excellent alt-cabaret, and hear some good tunes (on Wednesdays at least) -- go to the Edison.The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Life has been stressful and I really needed a drink. So tonight I went back to the Edison for another happy hour to what they called the "Depression Era Cocktail Hour" from 5PM to 7PM on Thursdays....
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I live above this bar. When i moved in, I had dreams of client meetings, parties, and even just grabbing a drink after work in such a cool interesting place. The bouncer knows me and knows Im a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Being a little "different" from other bars around the area with the whole 1920s art deco design and theme designed by Andrew Meieran, this lounge is still pretty popular with an hour long lines on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
OVERRATED... BIG-TIME.. it's huge and awesome inside, AS A VENUE.. But the line, the bouncer's, and the pretenders that go there; well even they land up leaving to go to a better place downtown!!! If...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really a lot of fun with a great themed atmosphere. The drinks are great with a really fun menu of unique and tasty food. For people who want to throw a party here: There is a charge for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Time: 8pmDay: FridayCrowd: lingering happy hour professionals, couples, groups of girls and groups of guysThere was no line. We had no trouble finding two tables. Our waiter was on top of shizz and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/24/2009
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I live above this bar. When i moved in I had dreams of client meetings, parties, and even just grabbing a drink after work in such a cool interesting place, which was now my basement. The bouncer knows me and...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Edison late on a Friday night for a birthday celebration and got right in. The space itself is amazing, the atmosphere-eh. Drink prices varied with the bartenders??? but were good....
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Happy hour on a Thursday is pretty good. The .35cent cocktail was nice and they offered a nice selection of drinks and appetisers. The bartenders were very friendly but once it started getting busy i...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went 3/21/09Be there early, dress up and be prepared to spend some good coin at the bar. Other then that this place is great (layout, decor, good crowd etc). Would be nice if they had a full menu for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
it's very important who you are with when you are at edison. yes, the space is vibey, the drinks are plentiful. but if you do not have a solid group of interesting friends to converse with. well then...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2009
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I love going to The Edison. The concept and design are gorgeous and really does take you back in time. The drinks are delicious and festive -- but will set you back if you order one of their specialty...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In a city built upon dreams and fantasy, this is the lounge-flocker's cauldron of unique, underground entertainment. At Edison's one can witness the new historic Los Angeles experience in a classy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/18/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First off, the website is JUST OUT OF THIS WORLD (www.edisondowntown.com)!!!!Now, let's dissect the menu: 1. Wagyu Beef Tartare ----- TO DIE FOR....you have to order the Steak and Eggs. 2. The Boiler...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Came for a friend's birthday and loved it. Had to go back. Go for happy hour on Thursday or Friday. You wont regret it. I am not gonna say much but have the dude shine your shoes. Money!
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went on a Saturday, got there later than my friend suggested (10:45 instead of 9:45) and the line was half a block long. Thought about ditching but someone had a bouncer connection and got us in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
as long as you get there before 10pm to avoid the horrific long line on weekends, you'll have a good time. interior is pretty damn cool since they've preserved some of the original equipment this old...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with all the recent Yelpers - GET HERE EARLY IF YOU WANT TO GET IN. Especially if you have a large group of people. At that point, just make reservations for a table and you'll have it all...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh. My. God. The Edison on Wednesday nights is amazing! Because of my job, I go to some pretty cool places on a regular basis, but The Edison takes the cake. The interior is breathtaking. You feel...
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2009
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I had my boyfriends birthday here in a private room. The GM was BEYOND rude and the special events cord was clueless. I already was paying a good amount for the room and they managed to charge me an extra $530...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reasons to come here:-Gorgeous interior-Well dressed and polite patrons-The Green Fairy girl and her absinthe cartReasons NOT to come here:-Douchebag doorman-Redonkulous line outside (even if it's to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I would want my own lounge/bar to look like this. GIRLS... if you plan on wearing your highest heels and drinking loads of champagne... do NOT try going down the staircase by...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place gets packed. If you dont' want too much of a crowd and a huge wait. Get here early. If you want to drink and can make it down for happy hour I HIGHLY recommend this place on Wed. and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dear Sir A, You are no gentleman. Edison offers great drinks. The Scharffen Bergen Martini is definitely one of the top chocolate martinis in La La Land. We know that's why Edison is packed on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is very cheesey, but it's fun. The absinthe fairy was adorable, and the absinthe cocktails were fun. The jazz was a nice change of ambiance for a club. The crowd is a mixture ... not a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went on Friday Night! And yes, we were able to get in....We had a table reserved for a birthday and it worked out great.The decor of this place is absolutely amazing! I have never seen anything like...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Service was great ALWAYS someone ready for us. I was with a group of eight, after work drinks. I loved the Mistress Martini. The environment is great and a good mix of crowd. This place is could be...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably one of the coolest bars I've been to in LA. The place is absolutely stunning, with its industrial yet glamorous decor. Some of the guests were dressed in sort of 1920s flapper-type...
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not the club goer type, showed up here for a bday and it was pretty damn cool, great music awesome vibe with great drinks, a definite place to go hang out and kick it but I was told to go before...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If there were six stars on the rating scale, I would give the Edison six. This is a really unique place in LA. As soon as you walk in, you can't help but notice the beautiful decor. I see that some of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Super great bar/lounge. This place is beautiful. The music is good and relaxed. They have performers and a stage, at least 3 different bars (always a full crowd) and different rooms. They have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice and easy going. There were plenty of seating areas all over the lounge where you get random visitors periodically but could be pretty private if you want it to be. I wasn't too impressed with my...
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Between 3 and 4 stars. Note, I've never been here on the weekend, only for happy hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays.Very popular place, and the decor is incredible; probably one of the best 'themed'...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The decor and ambiance is fabulous - the bar is physically beautiful and it transports you to old New York.... but the joy ends there.We used to love this place but lately it has become beyond...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, so I just threw a birthday get-together (if I say party do I sound 12?) here this weekend because I heard the place was just really unique looking and figured I'd do something out of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pro: Old school beautiful decor. beautiful dressed up people. Drinks are not expensive for LA... but alsoCon: .... Not cheap. People say the lines are long...But the lines seemed quick to me-- I'm...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Made it to the Edison a few weekends ago for a party. Thank goodness that I was on "the list" because it was raining a bit...and there was a line.What a cool spot. If I lived closer (and could keep...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is for the Happy Hour at the Edison soup kitchen on a Friday, right after work. My friend and I decided to check this place out and grab a few drinks. It is a little hard to find, as the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I LOVE this place! You wait on a REALLY LONG line, and then when you get in, it's all like old and industrial and really pretty! Then then THEN! They put like 20 of you in an elevator where everyone...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I came here recently for my sister's bday. I heard good reviews about this place so I was excited to try it out.For one thing, I recommend you come early. The lines here can be long and they hold it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
F**K this place! I couldn't get in because I didn't have the proper feet attire. I wasn't the only one, 4 others were turned away while I was out front because of our footwear choices. At least...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is on my list of places I take guests when they're visiting from out of town. I bring them here for happy hour, because I can't afford it otherwise. Thursday and Friday evenings when they have...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite bar in town. It is absolutely hip and charming inside and out. Every inch of this place was well thought out, keeping with it's early 19th century style. It feels like a museum as...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
One of the things I hate most now -- as part of a resolution a few years ago to not waste LIFE -- is waiting in lines. And for an unassuming, unpretentious place in the middle of downtown, Edison is...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Finally finally...finally!! After wanting to go to The Edison for the longest time I got to experience what all the fuss was about. And man oh man did it exceed all my expectations!I went on a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I absolutely adore this bar.Visually, it's probably a gem in the downtown L.A. area. I've attended on Wednesday night when Lucent Dossier performs, and it is great. They offer body painting and arts...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Do you ever get that feeling when you walk into a bar with someone and you just look at each other like, "wtf?"That's what my cousin and I did when Christopher S. took us here on Wednesday night. He's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the best bars in LA, hands down. Why my love runs so deep for Edison you ask? Let me count the ways...1. The space is incredible: The entrance is hidden in an unseeming alley, located at the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place must have been cool once! It must have. The style is just so cool, the music 1920s, and they play silent films on the walls! Recipe for awesomeness? YOU WOULD THINK WOULDN'T YOU.EXCEPT:NO...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
come here only if you want:a) to chillb) a different environmentc) to feel maturedont come here if you want:a) get wasted (its hella expensive)b) to hear your favorite crunk songsc) get cRunK!enjoy!
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the place is amazing!! there's so much going on!!the "soup kitchen", fridays from 5-7pm. not sure how long they're going to have this for though.. 35cent gin and whiskey cocktails (when you fill out...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to this place several of times and I can honestly say I have always had a great time. This place play 1920's type music with a mixture of people.Love the ombiance and the decor. I've been...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2009
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The Edison is a great place to meet your co-workers, take off your tie, and have a few drinks. I highly recommend it when they have live music playing too. It is spacious and has a great mix of people. It's...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright, so I've been The Edison several times and have always enjoyed the atmosphere, concept and, for the most part, the people. If you like 1920's swank done right, this is a great place. The shows...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i love love love this place! i like this place so much because the atmosphere really takes you to another era. whether you are here for an event or just out and about, edison is the place to be. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What an experience! I took a film history course at my university last year, so I was really keyed up to check this place out. Plus the website made it look promising. I came with a group of eight...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a birthday shindig instead of The Standard Roof due to the rain this weekend. Pros:- Very nice space, lots of little areas and rooms to explore and hang out downstairs.- All out themed...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Dressing up to go out, forcing the males I know to wear nice shoes, waiting in a line for 20 minutes in the drizzle, and fraternizing with creepers just, uh, isn't what it used to be? Well, my first...
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It was a Wednesday night, and I was feeling sicky.My friend Emily and Casey and I had made plans to go see the show they featured on Wednesday nights. I did NOT want to go as I was sick. But after a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
What else can I add to the 500 reviews that hasn't already been said...not much probably.I've been to Edison before and have always found it bearable; low key, good drinks, plenty of nooks and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
For someone who is slightly infatuated with the 1920s, seeks out still-existing speakeasies, watches silent movies and listens to jazz, this place is amazing!Located in Downtown and easy to reach by...
yelp.com - user review - 02/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here on Friday for the first time. Didn't eat but everything looked good. Definately a good selection of the mens. More professional, older crowd so if you're feeling classy (which I on occasion...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
To add to my existing review.Sorry to say, but the food we had wasn't really worth the price. In general, the food is over-priced and the quantity wasn't worth it. Add to that the funky tummy some of...
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
this can't be an official review since I never got into the place. I tried to go Saturday night. I got there around 9:00 PM and there was already a line that stretched down the entire block. We waited...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2009
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This place has a good energy about itself, Dim, dark, and just fly. I was actually there to get some of that new absinthe. Anyone know where i can get some?
citysearch.com - user review - 01/30/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison is absolutely gorgeous. It really makes you feel like you're in another era. I would highly recommend the Luccent Dossier show on Wednesday nights. It costs $15 online and is from 9 pm-12...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for the first time to celebrate my friend's birthday...we were a bit wary at first because we got there at about 9:30ish and there was a big line that was wrapping around the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison is fantabulous. I love Happy Hour here.... between 5-7PM on weekdays 35cent drink special (Limit 1 per person, they give out tokens!) The drinks are different every time. The decor is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this lounge. It's swanky yet classy and the people here are just so much better than other places. I like that it's kind of hidden away in an alley and you have to go downstairs. It kind of...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'd say.. one of the nicest Lounges in LA.... Drinks are somewhat pricy, but defenitely an awesome place to hang out on a Fri-Sat Nite..The place looks awesome.......... An Electric Plant turned into...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I really liked this place. It was classy without being snobby. Very relaxed environment and really cool interior design. I came here with a group of 7 and there were plenty of different sitting areas...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Speaking easily was far from my biggest challenge on my last descent into the alluring retro lugubriousness that is The Edison. Standing up seemed much tougher. Now sober, I confess that my 24th...
yelp.com - user review - 01/26/2009
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The Edison is a wonderful lounge for off-beat & artist types who dislike dance clubs, and just want to go sit on a couch and drink martinis with minimal 'hype'. The music is relatively easy-listening and not...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Other than the long..looooooooong....looooooooooooooooooong...I mean really reeeeeeeelly long...long......long...long...long...long long long...oh so very looooooooong wait, this place is pretty darn...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Hottsauce S. regarding the long crazy line. It doesn't seem to move either! You gotta either come here early or really late, like an hour before closing to avoid the lines. The 3 times...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say that everyone else hasn't said? Really, this place is fun, classy and local, however, I felt like there were six gals per one man. And, I can even talk some smack about the gawd...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the coolest bars I've ever been in.There's plenty of reviews on this place to give you lay of the land, so here are the tips I picked up from my first trip:1) Getting in... get there EARLY....
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Such a cool, chill lounge/bar. This is a great place to talk and mingle with a more professional crowd.
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took the shuttle service from work to show up exactly at 5 PM for happy hour...Thursday's is the best day to go...you get a drink for 35 cents...the drink varies from week to week...the place is...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Not bad - not bad at all..if i remember correctly..there was no cover (1star)the night i went - they had a live jazz band (1star)and they had flapper girls? is that what they are called? (1star)it...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This review won't be terribly pertinent for another 340 days or so, but they throw a bitchin new years. I was totally skeptical about this place; it sounded so pretentious, and if there is anything...
yelp.com - user review - 01/19/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
oh what do i say about the edison?i had my 30th blowout bash there, had 40 guests and the general manager was simply fantastic.the space? the best in la. the crowd? hit or miss...but it really...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Exquisite classic and boutique cocktails, first-rate service, vintage classy decor, great music, and a fairy pushing around an Absinthe cart make the Edison one of the finest cocktail lounges in the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
GET THERE EARLY ON A SAT NIGHT! Or make a reservation the Monday before!This was really bad judgement on our part, but we arrived around 10pm and basically waited in a long line that never moved for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! I've been to The Edison only once so far and I will be definaltely be coming back really soon! The decor is awesome! I spent the first 10-15 minutes there just looking around and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My current favourite bar in LA. Come on Wednesday night to see the vaudville circus group Lucent Dossier or come on Thursday night for an inexpensive but definitely not cheap $.35 martini.
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here to celebrate a friend's birthday. The place is kind of hard to find, because it's in some shady alley, but once you've entered it's amazing. It has this classy 20s 30s 40s vibe.They were...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Long story short1. Amazing dA�cor, great theme and stunning atmosphere.2. Reasonable parking, ranging from 4-8 dollars depending on the days. if you look around there are even street parking...
yelp.com - user review - 01/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hands down, one of if not THE coolest bar in LA. From the outside, it doesn't look like much. The entrance is in a downtown alleyway. However, when you walk in and down into the main room, WOW. The...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
yes, it's a gorgeous location. i have a soft spot for historical venues and in many ways, this could have been one of my favorite places in l.a.but keep me waiting in line for 20 minutes to ask me if...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison surely does not need my stamp of approval in order to maintain its credibility. Based on nearly 500 reviews, I highly doubt mine will touch anything not already mentioned. Indisputably,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I visited The Edison again this week and continue to be impressed... this has to be one of THE top coolest bars in LA hands down. Unique experience all the way around and driving by this downtown...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you like the 20's and Jazz from that era then this is the place for you. They have an absinthe drink made with pineapple or something and it is excellent. There's not much more I can say. Check...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
uck uck UCK!!! I hate this place.... It is soooo cheeeeeeezzy. Like just imagine every kind of scene there is in L.A. i.e. the Hollywood scene, the gangsta scene, the Persian and Armenian mafias, the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
What can I say, its The Edison. The coolest interior in all of Los Angeles. Unique in every manner. Ordering can be a problem as the bar is pretty crowed, os best to grab a seat elsewhere and hope to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place! They managed to get a classy vibe without coming across as pretentious. The place itself is beautiful and the ambiance is fantastic. Besides their slight lack of seating/lounge...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so i herd u liek bars...If you know ANYTHING about me, you know that there are only a few things that I actually like. They include mudkips, venn diagram nipples, oxyclean, hot cheetos, shamWOW, and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Review update ~ Again, this bar is simply fabulous. It is one of the fanciest in town. Besides the weekend, an excellent time to go is on select Wednesdays when Lucent Dossier, a vadeville cirque,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My friends loved the Edison, but I am a not so enamored. 1. The drinks are so so so so so expensive. I wanted a glass of champagne. They only have Perrier Jouet -- $16 a glass. Served in a very...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i had a great time at this bar. completely themed after the mid-1900's, the staff and the guests totally got in to the vibe. if my flapper girl costume hadn't been at the cleaners i totally would...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really wish I could up the stars on this place but it just wasn't all the hype. Their marketing is damn good but a little misleading. Went there for the "Soup Kitchen Fridays" for the 35 cent drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is sweet. It has a really cool and unique design. The entire ambiance was incredible. I'm not going to lie I was a little tipsy from are pre-partying in the hotel for a friends b-day so I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Being in the Edison makes me feel like I'm part of an underground society back in the Roaring 20's. I must say, being a bar underground, it is really spacious and I definitely enjoy the high ceiling...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has a ton of reviews already, so I'll keep it short and sweet.Went here last night with some fellow Yelpers. I've been dying to go to this spot for a while now and I finally got the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my birthday last night and had an amazing time. We didn't reserve a table but were fortunate enough to find a great spot by the pool table, right by the bar. I love the decor and the...
yelp.com - user review - 01/03/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for a whacked out Halloween party with my friends, which was probably a pretty good location. I only work one block away from here and I never knew it existed even though I passed by it a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison Nightclub is a breath of fresh air from the turbelent LA nightlife. I went here for a birthday party a year ago and I fell in love with the place. The decor is spot on with its emphasis on...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely a gem in Los Angeles. We came here for drinks and a B-Day celebration. The attire was professional. Walked down the stair case and appreciated the preserved, but aged generators and decor...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ok, so there's a lot of rich, white ppl here. Who can afford to pay $13 for a drink and still be content? Not I.The actual place itself is nice. Seedy entrance with the burly bouncers. Stairway...
yelp.com - user review - 12/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A few nights ago we were enticed to brave the cold night (yeah, cold for this island girl) and share some drinks and good company at this lounge. I have to admit I was a bit miffed about the dress...
yelp.com - user review - 12/30/2008
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gents, and anyone wearing rubber soled shoes, this review is for you. i was looking forward to coming to this place because i had heard some good things from a few people and liked the website. my friend, his...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been said countless times, but the Edison is truly one of the gems in the Los Angeles bar scene. About a dozen friends joined me here this summer for my 29th birthday bash. While we weren't able...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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This place is amazing! I came on a whim to "rescue" a friend but we ended up staying for a bit. I love the old school decor! The lighting and all makes you feel like you?re in a movie scene from way back in...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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Great place to meet up with friends after work! Especially since the happy hour drinks are great! 25 cent martinis!! The inside is very unique...It has that old 1920's decor, with brick walls and the soft...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I had one of the best birthdays ever at this place. My boyfriend and I attended one of their wednesday night lucent shows and it was so cool. It was like Cirque Solei meets dracula. I loved it!!!...
yelp.com - user review - 12/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely amazing decor. I didn't know places like this existed in LA. I felt like we were transported back to one of the underground speakeasy clubs back in the days of prohibition. The waitresses...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The interior of edison is really nice. downstairs the ceilings are high and theres a 1920's feel to it. We were there on a thursday and they had some burlesque-ish performers dancing to sounds of the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh man, this place is cool. The first time I went I was turned away because a guy friend was wearing shorts. At the time, I was mildly annoyed, but I see how short pants don't exactly fit into the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite bar in LA, for many reasons. First, I started with the new york bar scene, which is, contrary to what some clubhoppers may tell you, is not about long lines, new fads, and celebrity...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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First and foremost the door guy: He was interesting in his way of making himself seem important! He did however build up the place to be exclusive to the right party goer! Overall I was pleased. The atmosphere...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Beware!! Make SURE you ask to see an itemized check. We went to Edison after a concert at the Hollywood Bowl. The line was short because it was after midnight. The doorman had a very shitty attitude...
yelp.com - user review - 12/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Place:To enter the Edison you enter a lobby with an aviary like smoking section. This leads you to descend a winding staircase that slowly reveals the grand space bathed in the warm golden glow of...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of those places that you have to go to at least once. Walking down the stairs to get to the bar is in itself a small feat, and trust me your buns will be toight after leaving....
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
came through here last night and it was a cool little spot.on thursday you get a token to redeem a 35 cent drink and yesterday it was a gin and tonic and it was a pretty big glass. some drinks on...
yelp.com - user review - 12/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By itself, the Edison makes you step back into time, almost like walking into the movie worlds of The Prestige and The Illusionist. Then you add in the Lucent Dossier troupe on Incandescent Wednesday...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The design of this place gets 5 stars, the nights that it's open gets 1 star. But overall it's a cool place. I'm not a big Thurs, Friday night megaclub attendee, I wish this place was open for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2008
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As everyone else who has been there says, the place looks fantastic. Each visit I notice a new detail or two.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
5 stars for the best place to visit on a Thursday night. I'm sure you're saying "why Thursday night? why not any other night?" Well, I'll tell you: Thursday night is almost the weekend and I like to...
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The decor, the ambiance, the drinks and the history of the building all amount to a star each, and then some. It's tough to crack the door on a Friday or Saturday night, so I have two suggestions for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
not ghetto50/50 girls to guy ratiowhat more could you ask for??
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
In the 20's speakeasy tradition, there isn't a finer bar or lounge in Los Angeles - I give it five-stars just for the decor/ambiance. This place is simply breathtaking - my guess is the owner spent...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am not a fan of the place but the decor the place itself is very impressive.Place got really packed for a party that happened on a Tuesday night aka French Tuesdays. Drinks were really tasty and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So i would love to write a review saying this place was awesome drinks were good, decor was beautiful...but I can't. A group of friends went to the Edison for a friend's birthday. We got there at 9pm...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
what a wonderful wonderful place. i cannot stress it enough. i was there again this past weekend. thanks to the wonderful gentlemen at the front and the unbelievably sweet and accommodating manager,...
yelp.com - user review - 11/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Like other reviews, this one's mixed -- a word which describes the Edison itself. Five out of 5 stars for ambiance and decor, but service...oh boy. To start off, if you come later than 7:30 p.m. on a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We were given Indian head nickels when were greeted by the hostess dressed in her black sequined dress. We had the use the nickels to get a sampler of cheese toast and tomato soup which were both...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
So last night, my girlfriends and I decided to try a new place based on suggestions from friends. We were extremely excited to dress up and have a girls night at a fancy new place. However, we were...
yelp.com - user review - 11/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place for its uniqueness! It's so cool that I will have to take my bf back here when he comes down to visit me. They utilize the electricity theme pretty well, even to the point of their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/22/2008
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The Edison is a great place. Very swank, but relaxing at the same time. Definitely a great place to visit if you're tired of the whole Hollywood scene. And you can't be their happy hour! 25 cent martinis!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My rating break-down:5 stars for the club/lounge!2 stars for the restaurant!Was here for Happy Hour - Thursday 5-7pm. 35cents martini's were great! However, in order to get the cheap martini's, you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2008
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It's unsurprising that, after haunting this place for over a year, that lines have begun to form around the block to get into the Edison: it is arguably the best bar in Downtown LA.The cavernous art-deco...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this review is from my visit in October. Yesh it's late but it's here!"No parking between 4pm and 6pm" hovered above 2nd street. dam i got here 10 minutes early. Eh, I'll just leave my car in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ambiance is great. No cover was even better. We were there pretty early so there was no line until later in the night. There's valet so parking if you can't find parking on the street. The drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Unbelievable wait to get in last night. So unbelievable that the bouncer actually had to apologize to us for making us wait so long. From hearing other friends having gone here before, they all...
yelp.com - user review - 11/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison, for lack of a better word, is simply electric. As others have mentioned, the interior and decadent dA�cor put forth a cool classy retro vibe that I was digging, two shovels and all....
yelp.com - user review - 11/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Electric vibe and decor. Interesting menu that piques curiosity~!now i think i'm so funny...hahaha.... :)
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Word to the wise: The location of the bar is actually down an alley!After paying for parking, I slipped my flip flops on and tucked the heels in the purse (thank god). I spent the next half hour...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it was just the absinthe talking, but this place is a hell of a good time. It's absolutely breathtaking and SO unlike your average bar/club; the only place I've been that looked similar was a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Getting there: the address has the place on 2nd but the entrance is really on an alley called HarlemGetting In: Fridays and Saturdays - I should say that you shouldn't bother but if you get a...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had to edit my review of this place. I originally gave it a 1 star but that was only because I never got in. Once because the line was incredibly long and the other time because I didn't know of their...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I spent my 31st Birthday here and LOVED it as did all my friends who attended it!! Dress nice, enjoy the food drink and company and have a GREAT time!!! It can be a little pricey but well worth it!...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Lucent Dossier on Wednesday nights....je l'adore!I knew I would love it when I heard Yann Tiersen's "Comptine d'un autre A�tA�: L'aprA�s-midi" (from the AmA�lie soundtrack, bien sA�r) as we walked down the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place! Amazing decor, interesting architecture, interesting crowd, strong drinks (tho a bit overpriced!) and classy feel make for a fun night at this lounge!
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite bars in LA.There are several things you should know:1) You have to dress up nice for this place. Be prepared to wear something semi-formal. This is not a dive bar.2) This...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I remember going to this place the first month it opened. I was impressed by the ambience and decor then, and I still am now. I loved going there just to be around the interesting furnishings. Having...
yelp.com - user review - 11/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison is truly a gem... We've been twice on Wednesday nights to experience the Lucent Dossier events. I do recommend buying tickets in advance on their website as you can save some money and time...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Halloween '08 was pretty stellar. Every 20 min or so, some scantily clad female dancers would drop from the ceiling or appear on a railing high up the wall.The design of this place is what makes it...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One thing to remember is to dress to impress. No sneakers. Trust me I know! Once you go down those stairs you feel like you are transporting into a different era. Environment is amazing, and the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison is teaming up with Causecast for an ELECTION DAY PARTY... they're opening @ 5pm, and watching the returns come in all night. There will be a special dj set by DJ Kid Lightning as well.. so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want to dress up and splurge a little (or a lot) with your group of friends or that special someone, I would definitely recommend coming here. It's a bit pricey, parking is like $8 and there...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A buddy wanted to go here for his birthday. We didn't wait in a long line. The cover was reasonable. The inside of the place was awesome. Good drinks, kind of expensive but not over the top. The place...
yelp.com - user review - 10/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison has done it again with Soup Kitchen Fridays. They have two $.35 cocktails (the 401K and the Bailout). I tried the one with the bourbon and pom and it was too tart. Oh well, it was less than...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty. The sweet potato fries are good. The drinks are no different than any other place I've been too. I've never really had the best time here though. The bouncers are really very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
35-cent martinis, tomato soup and grilled cheese sandwiches = great lure.upon entry, we were each given 2 tokens (i.e. nickels) to spend on either tomato soup or grilled cheese.the martinis tasted...
yelp.com - user review - 10/26/2008
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We went to the Radio Room on a Tuesday night and found a sassy cabaret show going on, WOW! The steamy ambience of the Edison was really turned up between incredible drinks, the performances of their Mistress...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I was to meet this very sweet beautiful girl at the Edison. I arrived first around 8pm and the door man welcomed me like a rock star. When i walked in jazz was filling the air that slowly turned...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I had my birthday celebration here in August and it was wonderful.... the drinks are over priced, but the atmosphere makes up for it. The food although typical bar food it was amazing... try the mac...
yelp.com - user review - 10/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Maybe it was an "off" night? 1* Decor 1* Drink Quality & Selection 1* Variety of Seating areas-1* Not enforcing any dress code that night-1* Drink prices - pretty highI thought there was a strict...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
gosh.. i went there with flip flops on and still got in! and the drinks.. depend on who ends up makin em.. but they were not bad either. i did love the ambience and decor indefinitely! very unique...
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been. It's an amazing space, more suited for Vegas than Downtown. I just don't get why anybody would go out Downtown. It's so...far from the beach...and close to skid row.FYI, this is the only...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally LA has a beautiful, unique and classy, but unpretentious venue. Roaring 20s theme with silent movies playing on projectors all over the warehouse walls. Classy non-Hollywood crowd in their 20s...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice bar. Nice atmosphere. Nice thirties setting. I really enjoyed this place. The drinks were decently price. Trust me, buy cocktails instead of beer, you'll save more cash. The only bad part was...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sexy decor, sexy people, sexy music, and sexy drinks. Best to come here early or if you're hooked up and know people, otherwise, you end up standing in line longer than the full run times of Ben Hur...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
arguably the best looking bar in los angeles. no amazing views of the city or a cool outdoor patio but the architecture and design is pretty remarkable. if you haven't been, it's a must. a cool,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am still waiting to take all my friends downtown for this experience. the list and menu are pretty well put together. I haven't experienced the horrendous line but this sounds pretty typical of LA....
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Edison is a very spacious, very cool, 1920s style bar/lounge. AKA, one of the hippest (read: most painful to get in) watering holes in downtown LA. I went to this place twice, once on a Saturday, and...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to one of their Tuesday's Speakeasy night. No line, not too crowded inside either. I loved the decor of the radio room.Photos of food, drinks, and cabaret are at:...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Honestly I have never had a problem at the Edison, never had to wait in line, always found the staff and bouncers to be friendly and accommodating . . . . and here's a few tricks:- Keep in mind they...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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I live in the Higgins building and go here all of them time, every visit I make, I bring new friends with me who are always amazed by this space. The best vintage club in town, along with Bordello.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very antique and vintage interior. Because there is no cover fee, the line can quickly go around the corner. Drinks are more on the expensive side, there are lots of seating areas but if you don't get...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison is a nice bar for downtown. There are a lot of people and if you're single I think it would be ideal since I noticed a lot of flirtation going on.My experience was for my friend's birthday,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
OOh I likey the Edison... the decor, the ambiance, diverse clientele, the abundant seating. Very put together yet industrial. This is a place to socialize, not so much dance. The music is very 1920's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I waited in line for 1 hour last night. 1 fuckin hour and guess how far the line moved? 5 feet. What a waste of my freakin time!! I could have been eating, drinking, effin, or reading, but noooo my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Why do lounges hold their lines when there is plenty of space to accommodate more people especially towards the end of the night?Arriving some time close to midnight, I tried to occupy myself with...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2008
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Went for the grand opening and it's tragically lovely. Don't get me wrong...the place is labyrinthine and wondrous, but nothing seems real. I give it points for trying, but really it's just another result of...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cool place without the attitude. Drinks costly but you are at a swanky place DON'T be cheap. Thursday the best night. LOCAL crowd
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2008
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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....
citysearch.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
so i'm a little slow and was just informed about this whole 35 cent martini on thursdays from 5-8 thing that have been going on since january. i think it's going on until the end of the '08 and it's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for my birthday on a Saturday. I would have given this place 5 stars but the wait to get in was very long (1 hour). This place is amazing. Loved the decor and music. I would definately...
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just realized that I never wrote a review for this place haha.Love the amount of seats, love the chill ambiance, love the decor.Don't like the long line on Fri and Sat nites, that the drinks get more...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It's been a year since I went to this place with my friend Zelda. What really struck me is just how $^!@ huge this place is. It was converted from an old Edison powerplant, and whoever masterminded...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
With a great location in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles, a decor reminiscent of the roaring 20's, and a great menu, The Edison is the place to be.I favor The Edison more so on a weekday night as...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
First of all, what the f***? Don't bother going to the Edison during a weekend night if you don't have a reservation because you will likely have to wait in a ridiculous line for over an hour -- not...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Rarely venture downtown but heard good things about this place sowent down there on sat night. Started out pretty rough with a huge line--they inexplicably hold everyone back until 1130-45ish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went to the Edison for a friend's birthday, and after reading the reviews of others I had really high expectations.We went on a friday night and got there around 10. First off, finding the place was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 Stars. Go a little early on weekend nights. I never had to wait in line before but I hear it can get pretty crazy. Drinks are a bit pricey, but delicious. The Peach Pleasure sounds girly and weak...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It was my first time at Edison and I've heard so many good reviews from people who've gone there. It has a different ambiance but it's definitely different than most places I've been to. The music is...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
When I got here this past Saturday night, I wasn't sure if I was in line for a bar, or for the release of Sony Playstation 4. No, I did not wait in it. I would've rather been stuck in traffic on the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Decor Decor Decor.....I want more more more!Honestly this has to be one of the NICEST looking lounges I've been inside of ever. The front door is a little tough to find (note: it is not really at 108...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh em gee, is this place hard to find or what. People weren't kidding when they said to look down an alley. We drove around and around looking for the valet stand that is supposedly "right in front of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for a friend's bday last night. The decor is fabulous, all the people working there was dressed in theme which was pretty cool. Definitely get there early, friends of ours were literally...
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
WATCH OUT!!!!I went here about 2 months ago and was so disappointed. I got there late in the night and went up to the crowded bar. I paid for my 2 drinks with a $100 bill. The bartender then...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Alright... i really LOVE the decor here! SUPER cool. This place was definitely a great place for an occasion. We came here for my friend's birthday. We got there early to avoid the line.Drinks = great...
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Easily the best bar in town. The review is NOT for weekends when the punters show up to stand in line for hours to get in without a reservation, which is a bullshit policy since it wont be anywhere...
yelp.com - user review - 09/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Its beautiful I'll give you that. Downtown LA has so many hidden gems. Nothing on the inside is what it would seem from the outside. Park in those horrible gated LA parking lots, enter in through...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My sister talked about this place quite a few times, her boyfriend had a show there and she talked it up quite a bit.It's in downtown so obviously parking isn't the easiest, and of course there was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Edison bar was the last destination for a friend's birthday party. It is what it is and I will try to be fair in my review.Arriving early on a Saturday night made for easy access and my friend was...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I went here last night with 3 girlfriends. We went in a pretty short line, thinking that the wait wouldn't be too long because the bouncer or whatever you call her told us that it would be about a 20...
yelp.com - user review - 09/14/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The only good thing mentioning is the venue itself. Classy 20's decor, spacious, mature crowd (in terms of age), and has dancing performances once in a while. On the flip side, they have this...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 StarSexy & classy place.Friday Night, a little before midnight.SEXY:-Decor -Lots of places to sit and chill that's comfy-Silent movie playing on the wall-The salsa music I heard in the beginning...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Expect to pay a lot for drinks. Expect a long wait just for the privilege to pay for said drinks. Don't expect a band, a name DJ, and certainly don't expect any dancing. Don't expect to find a place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Did I mention that I hate clubs? But I guess this is as close as you get to a club, without feeling like you're... on the dance floor at the club. This place is real classy, though. Nice decor and...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
wow, their overpriced "mini" kobe sliders were delicious (all smiles!!!!) and their building pretty impressive.. it is unique and i love love love the music!it was different from the usual los...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't understand downtown nightlife scene. While bars are popping up everywhere, what's with the dress codes???? Seriously, can we stop with this crap??? While i think this is a great venue to...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has to be the most gorgeous venue in all of Los Angeles. and they are bringing back Lucent Dosser Sept. 17th woohoo!The staff is wonderful! Jen: if you ever want to book a party she is your...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
There are certain bars that are just cool and great for all occasions. Whether you're with a girlfriend, wife, buddies, blind date, or even a work happy hour, the Edison can satiate anyone's appetite....
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What more can I say? This bar is most DEFINITELY my cup of tea. I met a few college friends for a birthday during the 35cent martini happy hour and I was utterly impressed! I loved how there is a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't go here if you are looking to party your asss off. It is more of a chill place to hang out with a bunch of friends. But The Edison has such a Speakeasy feel to it. Its jazzzyyy, the servers are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here with a big group of people on a Thursday night around 10. We found street parking quickly and close by. There was no line, NO COVER, and the bouncers seemed chill, let us right in. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So I was trying to find a bar that would blow my friends away. This one is it! We went here on our recent visit to LA and most of our family that lives there didn't know this place existed. It's hard...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my new fav lounge in LA. Mostly because its just so different than the other ones in terms of decor and music. Its got more of an older more sophisticated crowd. No frat boys here! also its...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FREAKIN' AWESOME LOCALE AND DRINKS. Standouts are the 1) gimlet and 2) The Edison....we went there Saturday early evening prior to dinner and drinks were only $7...nearly 1/2 off...that was a very...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I just spent a week in LA, visiting from San Francisco, and wanted to check out the Edison. I know it can get pretty crowded, often with a line to get in (at a bar?), so we were sure to get there...
yelp.com - user review - 08/25/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I think this place might finally be dying down. Thank God. I arrived here early (9:30) and didn't have to wait in line, although I heard that there was a line around the corner by 10:30. However,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here twice now. The first time was for an industry party at Siggraph, where the whole place was rented out and everyone in the place was a 3D industry person. Open bar = good times. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Interesting and beautiful decor that is very spacey, so I can tell that it can get packed like mad during the weekend. No cover charge, so that means more drinks to buy! Drinks I've had were always...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BRILLIANT!I caught Lucent Dossier at Coachella & fell in love with them...really, I fell in love with them all! SO, when I found out that they have taken up residency every other Wednesday at The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Superb.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is something else! The decor is AMAZING, old generators, and a loft-like feel. A bit pretentious but a LOT of fun. Dress code is enforced, people bitch & complain about it, but its a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i went there on a sat, and i would have to say the venue is quite nice. It is a good lounge, esp the fact that there is no cover charge to get in. The only problem is that if you don't reserve a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Look close or you'll miss the alleyway entry... This place makes me feel like we stumbled in to an alternate, glamorous universe from the Flapper era. I almost feel like Prohibition should be in full...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"All right ok, Alright okay?I'm feeling you!"-Mos DefThis place was impressive. I went through a wierd ass alley to go through a building that had stairs going down, i thought it was some shit out of...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usuall don't like to go to a lounge, but I was impressed with Edison. Went here with a few friends and had a good time! I was actually forced to go...but I'm glad I went. Nice atmosphere and the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm giving this place 5 stars only for the decor and all the originals they have. When you walk down the stairs, you feel like you're in a different time. 1900's.. haha~ the drinks are not cheap. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love the Edison. It is the embodiment of a part of LA culture that I have grown to like very much. Why?You enter through an alley. If you don't look hard you'll miss it. It's stealthy.Somewhere...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous old-school classy lounge. The atmosphere, staff and decor will take you back to the 1920s. You can sip on an Ol' French 75 (my personal favorite) in the Boiler Room while you lounge on a...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is the only trendy bar I will go to of my own free will and even recommend in Los Angeles after living here for (almost) my entire life. It's all about attention to detail. The renovated 20's...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
"Floored." I've said that exactly to many people. A converted powerplant sculpted into a night club. That's just genius. From the square spiral stairs to the giant sized transformers, I found myself...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great SPOT!!! Happy to say this was my first LA experience at a night club. Hope all the others are like this one.
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorite places in L.A. If this place had a slogan it'd be something along the line of Cal Naughton's reference about tuxedo T-Shirts, "It says I want to be formal, but I'm here to...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love coming here, the vibe is totally awesome.. I had my birthday party here and it was simply a great night. Come early as some of my friends had to wait in line and I had to tip the bouncer $20...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've only been once, but i was impressed. Fantastic decor and great ambiance. The feel of this place is totally different than your typical trendy LA bar. It's got personality.. I'll definitely be...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice now, and it's overdue a review. Once for a networking event, and once for a jazz show.Upon first visit, was entranced by the decor. Early 1900's feel and lighting, moving images &...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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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...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think the reason why so many people love this place is that it truly does make one feel transported to another place and time. It's like you're at Disneyland, except with less chesse and more booze....
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am in LOVE whenever I come here. They have thursday night happy hour where you get drinks at I think its $2 drinks maybe. The factory has a lot of the original artifacts and it is a huge sprawling...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It is incredibly difficult to describe the decor of Edison, but I was with a crowd of people who hailed from San Francisco, NYC, Washington DC, Philadelphia and Boston, and the uniform opinion of all...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My fav bar/night spot. I love this place. I grab my cocktail dress, long string of pearls, hat and gloves and fall in love with the 1920's speakeasy vibe. It's like we are in a secret hideaway...
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really loved this lounge. There was about six in our group and we all had a great time. Definitely a 20's speakeasy vibe; the building is old and has all the old memorabilia still in tact....
yelp.com - user review - 07/31/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think some more people should write about this bar. Wow... yeah... it's pretty amazing. Definitely best bar in LA, next to the Chalet.Decor is simply breathtaking. Feels like New York City....
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The best sub ground level lounge in Los Angeles. There is no cover and you can actually find a place to sit without buying a $300 bottle of $20 booze. The first floor has a caged off lounge for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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Last night I went to The Edison for the first time. My friend bragged about how it's sophisticated, relaxed, and ?not Hollywood.? So I was surprised when the door guys, Brian and the bald guy, were the...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Breathtaking decor, clean bathrooms, and stiff $6 drinks (amaretto sour for me, vodka tonic for my girlfriend)... what??!!Who mugged me and sent me to 20's speakeasy former powerplant heaven?
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The decor and history of the building are definately the draw for The Edison, but that's really all it has going for it. It felt like a Hollywood club, something I've been avoiding since my early...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is where I take out-of-towners to impress them and convince them I made the right choice moving to DTLA."Laurey, what a cool bar!! Downtown LA isn't the scary cesspool I thought it was!!" ~~ as...
yelp.com - user review - 07/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome bar with great vibe! Went on a Thursday night and had a great time. Good food (Truffle Mac and Cheese was to die for!), tasty drinks (had some Peach thing that was yum), and great music!...
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good things don't last. The 35 cent martini are no longer offered, it is replaced with one 35 cent drink of the night. I give it one star less for taking away the best deal in downtown LA. The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to Thursday's happy hour for the 35 cent martinis. Apparently they give you a token as soon as you enter for some watermelon drink - so remember to get that. I did not see anyone who was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here a few times for happy hours and am not a fan.The actual bar is underground and has a very masculine feel. It looks like it was originally a boiler room and converted into a bar...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I joined some friends for a birthday and to my surprise this place in the middle of downtown is a gem. The dA�cor is amazing. The bartenders were prompt, nice, & friendly. The drinks were about $13...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most interesting and lively bars around downtown or LA. You do pay five bucks more per drink for the atmosphere (live cabaret band, incredible aesthetics). The place is great for young...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have one word for you: absinthe. As much as my friends insist that the green fairy is your friend, she and I had a pretty rocky relationship to start. Needless to say, this was one of the best...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
35 cent martinisYes. That's right. 35 cent gin martini's on Thursday's Happy Hour. Warning: they're strong....like pure alcohol. It's the best deal in town. Their food is also fantastic. the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This was a really cool spot in Downtown. Who would think that people would party downtown? I didn't believe all of the HGTV shows. Anyway no sneakers and everyone was dressed nicely but not trying too...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I do not rate highly very easily, but I must say that this place is a blast. It caters to an older crowd, generally. I love this place. The ambiance is very mellow. Just the place to go with...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous, historic, lovely music and entertainment. One mean Old-Fashioned. Sorry, 7 Grand, but it's just better here. Minus 1 star for the line and Hollywood crowd that bombarded the scene for a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Checked this place out for a friend's b-day party and I was impressed by the decor and the "flappers" who danced periodically. It was so loud though I couldn't hear people that well, until you found a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/10/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i quite love this place for all the reasons stated in the other 300 reviews. but i took off a star cuz the guy at the door gave me the biggest backhanded compliment...after taking a look at my ID he...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Need to catch up on my reviews and thought about this place as I was having coffee this morning and now that I have a few minutes to spare, here goes:This establishment is really nice! Dennis G....
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been there 3-4 times over the past year and each time the experience was kind of blase and it felt like Asian night (I'm half so I can say these things), but last night sold me on this place.I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first came here for the private opening. I immediately feel in love with the place. There is nothing like it in Downtown. Truth be told I'm a sucker for dark ambiance. The 20s look is enchanting....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Heard a lot about Edison. . . and actually went here on a whim when I was doing other recon work for my bday celebration. We made cameo visits to several other spots that night, and while sitting at...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
LOVE this place. my annual birthday bash (i take these events - and they are events - seriously) was here this year. totally awesome space, swank coctails (order the Hemmingway), and delicious apps...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2008
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6/28 My boyfriend and I decided to visit the Edison for the first time. The bouncer was so friendly and down to earth, he let us off easy since we had no reservations to get in and it being our first time...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the Edison a few weeks back for a birthday and immediately decided that I loved the idea of it. The decor is gorgeous, I am a huge proponent of the whole downtown revival so the location was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you're of the younger 20s looking for others of the same age and to get your dance on, look else where. It's a cool place and atmosphere to socialize and meet new people, or to take a date to....
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
After further analysis, this joint is even cooler than I thought. I have a whole new appreciation for the ambiance ... so much detail. Also the crowd is very cool ... yeah, I've been there a few...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here a few weeks ago and loved it...even if I did fall outside the bar, whole other story.Loved the decor and there was a great crowd. There's a nice smoking area upstairs. Let's say you're on...
yelp.com - user review - 06/26/2008
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We did go there on Friday night around 12:30, got in very easy and very friendly bouncer, I liked inside decoration especially if you have somebody from out of the town would be good recomindation, Drink were...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Wowee wow wow, this has got to be the coolest looking bar in LA. As you've probably read, it's in the old power plant building, and the cool thing about it is that they've incorporated the old...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite lounges! It's very casual and swanky at the same time. I love the 1910's decor, theme, and music.This lounge has retained some of the equipment from when it was L.A.'s 1st private...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Breathtaking Los Angeles history and drinking all in one. It is hands down the best looking bar in Downtown. For much of my childhood I looked towards downtown as being a ghost town. Empty buildings I...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place Rocks!! Get there early though --- there is always standing in line drama....but its worth it...people were super friendly...everyone in the place looked great...very professional...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'd been wanting to go for a while and finally had the chance when invited to an event. This is a cool, large bar. Lot's of places to sit, lots of bars to get drinks, and the food (especially the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to go for a drink...lounging areas, great music, drinks are pricey but worth it...been there twice and everytime has been great...the decor is awesome!! makes you feel like you're in a...
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has so much history and a great feeling. I went here for a private catered party with an open bar so I'm sure that I enjoyed it that much more. Great feeling, lots of lounge areas and...
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place is okay. I actually had more fun the first time i went here then the second. The decor and theme is really cool, then again any reason to get all dolled up according to the theme is...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Is the Edison gorgeous? ...Are there any asians at UCLA?To descend the Edison's grand central staircase for the very first time is to decend 30 steps into the very embodiment of Roaring Twenties...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very cool place. From the outside it's very unassuming. The entrance is through an alleyway door. The long flights of stairs lead down to the bar. The place has a very wide-open area. Industrial...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison is a quaint little lounge crammed with delicious 20-somethings sipping on ridiculously overpriced cocktails and martinis.Leave your sense of frugality and be prepared to pay up the ass for...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cool vibe. Expensive drinks. Disneyland-like atmosphere. Get there before 8 pm on a weekend and it's pretty quiet. You wanna reserve a lounge space for you and 49 of your friends? Zeke will inform you...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I would never pay to get in and I would never wait in line here.That being said, it's pretty cool. It's refreshing in that it's really different and not your cookie cutter LA lounge. It's huge - there...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I asked a friend of mine the other day "Why are you such a hater???", she replied, "I dont know, I guess because I am so good at it!". And I have to admit, when it comes to the yelp review game, I...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went last night, Wednesday May 28, and met up with a couple other gals. Let me break it down for you, point-by-point:1. Valet - $9. Not too bad, way more economically friendly compared to the $15-20...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite hangout place by far. Love the neo-Victorian style decor and all their drinks on the menu. Scharffen Berger Napoleon (their version of chocolate martini), Spot Weld, and Edison are...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very classy place with a 1920's theme: On the brick walls are 1920s silent films featuring flappers. The seating is all leather and the bathrooms have giant mirrors with art on the walls, the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Very classy 1920s themed bar. A little steam-punk, a little flapper, a little speakeasy. When you enter the door, what you find downstairs is a really nice surprise. It really is a beautiful place....
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This place reminds me of a dumb blond: looks good, but not very interesting. Clientele has a decidedly bridge and tunnel feel and dressing the wait staff in flapper era costumes is pretty lame....
yelp.com - user review - 05/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I definitely will be back to this bar hopefully sooner than later. Can someone have a birthday soon so we can all go here? Cuz you def want to arrive with the party. The space is so GIANT that it...
yelp.com - user review - 05/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most incredible spaces I've seen with it's skeletal light-bulbs, Gatsby-esque looking decor, high ceilings, deep red curtains, and many large leather reading chairs. How they made it into a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lame line outside. The bouncer's lying when he says it's at capacity. It's most likely not. Gotta get there before 9 to beat it. Maybe. Also, reservations help, but you have to make them 24 plus hours...
yelp.com - user review - 05/18/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is definitely one of the coolest spots in the country. The decor is so uniquely impressive and the food is delicious. The service is a little slow but it's to be expected in such a large space...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
oh edison~good for: when you feel like dressing up, looking posh, and impress your out-of town friends~ oh...and if you're into people watching like i am...this is a great spot !not good for: actually...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2008
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Threw a private party in the game room and had the greatest experience. Our planner Zack was amazing and accomodating! The inside staff was wonderful. The server really took care of my group with speed and...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will start with WOW. The Edison Bar maintained its historic art deco vibe so they get bonus points for not destroying a landmark. As you walk in you go down 2 flights of stairs towards the lounge /...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
not too shabby. nice setup and floor planthere a go-go dancing show, not too shabby either.good hook up place.i dont remember if the alcohol was at a good price.the smoking section sucks when it's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Never had a dull moment at Edison. Very diverse and mature crowd. Weekends can get really packed so try to arrive early. I've also had Happy hour there and the crowd was great! There was a live band...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Upon first approach, you'd think this place was some ghetto dive~ the entrance is located down a dark, scary alley. However, once you descend the stairs into the cavernous interior, you realize how...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow. 288 reviews on this place already. I'm not sure what to add except a few fun facts -- -Batman lives here-Bruce Wayne lives upstairs-The vampire rave scene from Blade was shot here-I like this...
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A stunning and extremely open space with plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. It has a restored industrial interior with lots of exposed metal that is softened by beautiful leather and suede...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
From Ashy to Classy.. The Edison Bar.. This spot used to be an old power plant WAY back in the day and is now one of the more hip spots in downtown LA. The entrance is in an alley off of 2nd (near...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this bar. Great atmosphere and fun to hang out at. My only complaint is this place is closed almost half of the week! A group of friends and I made plans to meet here at 6pm after work on a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Too classy, don't let the entrance fool you. Inside is spacious and has a great feel. Used to be California's first private power plant, most of the old machinery is still intact inside. LOTS of space...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The entrance is very misleading... From the outside it look like a tiny crappy hipster bar in downtown LA... I was SOOOooooo wrong... It's actually quite spacious inside.I felt like Batman being...
yelp.com - user review - 05/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I think I have found my new favorite bar in LA! Edison is truly amazing inside. Built on what used to be an old power plant, the Edison Bar still captures that old, downtown LA feel. The music and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is so unique from anything else i've ever seen in LA. the decor is beautiful and the atmosphere is pretty laid back. you'll probably want to dress up to go here; the security is kinda...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Edison Bar is like a really hot car with an empty tank. You sit inside, you're blown away by the interior, and then... that's it. The setup is fantastic, but I can only stand in awe for about 10...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I wanted to flaunt certain exquisite taste to my girl during our LA vacation, and there was no better place than Edison bar. A pure bliss to the mesmerizing downtown Los Angeles, in some way Edison...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It costs a ton, so I can't go all the time but the place is great! Cool Steampunk vibe. I'm SO happy there's a place I can dress up nicely and not get looked at funny. Warning: It will make you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
if you're a trekkie like me you might recall the episode of star trek: TNG (that stands for "the next generation") where picard goes into the holodeck and into a scene reminiscent of old time sherlock...
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The decor here is pretty unique and the prices here are a little better than Hollywood so thats a plus. Its not really a club but its a good lounge/bar place to talk to the other sex and actually...
yelp.com - user review - 04/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If your coming here packing meat, forget about it. you either have to bring a vaginafest with you... -however, in today's perfect world, no such thing exists and it's better known as a harem-...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW.. now this is something to see.. I was here for Lucent Dossier's new monthly kick off party, and the decor really fits with this crews apocalyptic, vintage, western, carny look. They do...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty place, OK food, dress up nice, improved security!Ahhhhhhhhh! Much better! When I was there a month ago for a Lucent Dossier show, we were constantly interrupted by security while we...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We met some friends at The Edison Thursday night for drinks and such. I can certainly understand how Stephy couldn't find the place, but it's really not that bad. It's just in the alley behind the...
yelp.com - user review - 04/18/2008
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The Edison is an amazing space visually and is worth going for that alone. I have been two times now an am not sure I will return however. The staff is very rude and obnoxious. We were there for a Cirque Du...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Finally they let Freddy Kruger open a swank bar in Downtown LA.Its a boiler room. A really nice one at that. So hear is my Edison experience.I walk down a now overcrowded downtown LA. What happened....
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is definitely an experience.If you're into the 1920s -- this place is a must.They were playing an old film of this woman dancing... I forget her name but she was one of Toulouse-Lautrec's...
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The rumors are true! $0.35 gin martinis every Thursday from 5-7pm.I have gone twice on a Thursday. First time was much later. 11 pm or so. Didn't have a problem getting in, nor a problem ordering a...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
1st Stop on Not-Spending-$$-Evening:I have been wanting to come to this bar for quite awhile as I had always heard about the $.35 Thursdays. Thankfully Leila T came along to be brave and try the gin...
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is a true lounge...no dance floor. We came on a Saturday and had no problem getting in (arrived a bit early though @ 9pm). The decor kind of made me feel like I was in a haunted house....
yelp.com - user review - 04/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Wow downtown LA is breeding new hot spots. If you've not been to downtown LA in a long time its worth making a trek. Yes you still have the winos and the occasional rat squiring across the sidewalk...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good atmosphere, nice people, even the security. If something falls, someone is right behind them in a quick hurry to pick it up. All those little things really make a place. The Edison has a great...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2008
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This place is unbelievable, and has true downtown class. The security and staff are all very welcoming, and the food is excellent. I recommend this bar over any in Los Angeles. You can reserve tables online,...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The pros: So big and cavernous--you can easily bring a group of people here for an event and feel like you have the place to yourself (unless strangers infiltrate your conversations or fall on your...
yelp.com - user review - 04/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Walking tho ghetto streets of downtown LA at night is a scary part to Edison, but the bar is very different than most bars in LA. We got there at 930pm. there were no one in the line. Door man asked...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I am not sure why Kyle thinks Downtown LA is "ghetto." Maybe he's never been in Boyle Heights? The old theater district where the Edison is located is overwhelmingly beautiful with its abandoned old...
yelp.com - user review - 04/05/2008
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I love LA. There are so many cute bars, restaurants, and clubs and ... I highly recommend this place for after-work cocktails & romantic dates! ;) The ambiance is simply magical from unique decors, black &...
citysearch.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, I made the trek out from Irvine to LA last night to hit up this place. What can I say I gave in to peer pressure. "Come on Kristine, just come out! It'll be fun!!" Ah, FINE!First and foremost,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place has so much potential, and since I was only there once (for some weird 40s jazz night or something), I'll assume that other days are better. The atmosphere and decorations are badass,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorite bars to go to in downtown.It's HUGE and the atmosphere is totally chill. I've always been able to find a seat here.I never tried the food but my friends have advised me it's ok for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My girlfriends and I went to the Edison last night (a Wednesday). We made a reservation but when we got there they didn't have our name down but did end up finding a table for us. The place wasn't...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All my brother wanted for his birthday was for all of us to get together, eat dinner, and relax somewhere and have a drink. The location of Edison bar accomodated all of that. We had dinner in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
howdy!Came here for a friends bday and was pleasantly surprised. this place was HUGE! i mean you can actually walk around without being groped huge! There are plenty of small nooks and crannies to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Am I the only person that thought this place was overrated? Sure, the martinis are strong and unbelievably cheap. The drinks seemed pricey and the food even moreso. The whole "Prohibition" theme was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been wanting to check this place out for awhile and when my co-workers invited me to join them and talk shit about other co-workers I jumped on the oppurtunity. I parked on a lot on Los Angeles...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So yesterday (thursday) during lunch my friend emails me about this place. Happy Hour thursday nite 5-7pm $0.35 gin martini. Suppose to be a nice place with a dress code, etc. so I make a couple of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/28/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for a friends birthday last weekend. I'll echo another yelper with BAD BAD REALLY REALLY BAAAAAAAD CUSTOMER SERVICE. This goes for the waitstaff/bar staff. I'm all for paying 14 dollars...
yelp.com - user review - 03/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
BAD BAD REALLY REALLY BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!So when I was there on Sat pm b4 about January, it was pretty much dead. We walked right in w/o reservation and saw a whole bunch of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The decor of this bar is AWESOME! when i walked down the stairs to the basement, i was simply in awe. The dark black and brown tones on the walls and furniture, the historic generators, everything...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the concept behind this place - everything is so well thought through. My only complaint is that I wish they'd stand more strictly behind their policy about jeans/casual dress.
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is pretty awesome. It's pretty big and the crowd is fun. The crowd seems like later 20's, early 30's. This place has history with the generators, etc is cool and there's no cover. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there when it first opened and had a blast. I loved the decor and the scene! It's a cool place to have a b-day party with all your friends. It's dress to impress and there was a line outside...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I could love the place as much as these other Yelpers, but I don't... I'll make a quick and dirty list of my likes and dislikes. Likes: - HUGE bar, lots of seating area- Ambiance- Strong Drinks...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Unbelievably cheap martini on Thursday nights (35 cents).Excellent underground atmosphere.Cool bouncers.No cover.Go.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I actually liked this place alot. I like the fact that they dont let schmuks with sandals in the place. it is so refreshing to go to a place in LA that is not tacky. it is dark. open. sort of big...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the wait: about 20 minsthe dresscode: no tennis shoes allowed boys, you def. should look a little nicer.the music: lounge music, pretty good. the vibe: you don't come here to dance, you come here to...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
only been here a few times, and everytime i enjoyed it. the prices are a lil much for me, but the style of this joint makes up for it. it is not like anyother place in DT and the dresscode aint...
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yae! Yae! Yae!My boyfriend and I looove this place. Yes, It is sometimes a pain to not only gear up to drive the 101 into downtown L.A., but also think about parking and who is going to ask us for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here last night around 8pm and there was no problem getting in! Edison is known for their atmosphere which I loved! They have the old fashion theme going on with their waitresses dresses in...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
NIce spot in downtown LA. No cover charge, plenty of free seats! Separate smoking room, $3 for coat! Reasonable price for drink. Try it's White Russian, perfect blend! Vintage decoration with right...
yelp.com - user review - 02/29/2008
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Two of my friends and I stopped by here on a Saturday night for drinks before heading off to another party. We got there around 8:30, and while we couldn't find a table (all reserved) we managed to find two...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Obviously from the reviews below you can see that this place is not for everyone. It is however, for anyone with a desire for exceptional taste and an affection for how it used to be and should be...
yelp.com - user review - 02/28/2008
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Been here a couple of times, all my friends love it, except for the long line if we get there too lateExcellent Service, beautiful place, and wonderful crowd. Would go here again and again ...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I heard this place was vain but they seem to love the after work crowd. We're usually dressed for work and I think that's what they want. Huge underground bar. It can take FOREVER to make your way...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you are annoyed easily by the bridge and tunnel contingent, I would probably say this place isn't for you. If you can put up with them, or stay away during the weekend, you should really check this...
yelp.com - user review - 02/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
First and most likely last time i'd ever go there. DRESS SHOES??? Where have these guys been. I can't remember the last time i had to wear dress shoes to a club but it was def a flash back in time...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place has a good atmosphere but you have to show up early (like, 9pm) on weekends in order to avoid waiting in line! a mojito was $16 and really, really weak. you could hardly taste the alcohol....
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2008
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After seeing their snazzy website and reading some reviews, I really wanted to give The Edison a try. We got there around 9:30ish and there was already a huge line.... We waited about an hour and a half before...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place was great when it first opened but now, it's become the Sunset-type of bar that I dread and hate. Some positives: 35 cent Martinis on Thursday nights, pretty good food, underground in a...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was pretty big for a bar. I loved their decor, atmosphere and the movie they play on the walls. The music. I loved it. It wasn't your typical bar music. However, the waitresses...
yelp.com - user review - 02/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i like this place. it's cool and has a great vibe. too bad they don't have a dance floor. it has about two bars in it. the vibe is really nice. it's a great place to start your night or end it....
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like my other Downtown posts, my rating is based on play after office hours. I absolutely love this place as a happy hour joint. Young professionals migrate down to this alley to let loose after...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I heard really good things about The Edison Bar and really wanted to check it out for a long time. I was finally able to make it out this Friday and I was really excited because Friday/Saturday night...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
im torn between giving this place a 5 star or a 2 star so i'll give it a 3 star.the good1. they have a theme and follow it - everything from the old skool trench coat door guards to the black and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was torn on rating this bar. One the one hand the staff was slow, the drinks were crazy expensive (for po folk like me), and the jukebox didn't have Gett Off by Prince.On the other hand, the space...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Nice fancy schmancy dcor, very nyc chic...cool movies like "Faust" being played on screen, good food. ................BUT there's a dress code ladies. You know what that means. Dress code enforced...
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
high marks for innovative use of space!low marks for slow staff. all the times i've been there, i was completely taken aback by how crowded it was. I mean, there's a line outside almost every time,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
-Wayyyyy too expensive. Its like $14.00 for a single jack and coke that is hardly an entire shot. -no parking-i always see mad stains on the couches and big chairs even tho they supposedly pride...
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is perhaps the best bar I've visited in my almost 28 years of existence (damn I'm getting old :-( ). I love going to Edison on Friday nights. If you get there before 9:30, you won't have to...
yelp.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Love the throwback! The decor is really cute, love the smoking cage! This place used to be the electric company but they turned it into a bar. I love how the men wear suspenders! The drink prices were...
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There is no sign outside for the two floor vintage bar.The entrance is actually on Harlem Place Alley, sort of hidden until you see bouncers and a red velvet rope outside. Get there before 9:30 p.m. to avoid...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is easily the nicest looking bar I've been to in LA. Started going to the Edison a while back when it first opened. Word has spread though and there are almost always long lines on weekends. Know...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
most of it is a drunken haze but here it is.get there early and there's no line. its a great basement bar, exposed brick walls, fun silent movies like the sheik of araby projected on the walls,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/01/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Initial review:I came here after trying to go to a show downtown, and I have to say I wasn't dressed properly to go "clubbing" but I also wasn't dressed like a scrub. I did have tennis shoes on, but...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to hit up if you're in downtown LA and looking for a chill bar. The line isn't too bad as long as you get there early enough. The bar is underground and the stairs are killer! I think I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I arrived slightly confused why my good friend was having her birthday in what appeared to be a crack-whore's filthy alley in the middle of Little Tokyo. When I entered, it felt like I had entered a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a true regular at Edison and believe that it is definitely a jewel of downtown nightlife. I won't rant about how I'm so tired of the hollywood scene...but I am!I love the fact that its free..yes...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We got to The Edison Bar early around 9:30pm and luckily there wasn't a line. Fast forward to 11:00pm and a friend waited in an hour-long line that wrapped around the corner. Little did I know this...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place to have happy hour after work. Food is pretty good and I'm in love with their sweet potatos frys. If you like sweets try their desserts. If your going on a friday or sat night get ready to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here twice and my best advice would be is arrive early or avoid Saturday nights because it tends to get too crowded. The ambiance and decor is awesome. not your ordinary Hollywood scene. They had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/28/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The Edison Bar must not be overlooked.I mean check out the deco, it's absolutely Genius. I don't mean to be biased, yes i love the Roaring 20's but I have never seen a bar/lounge like this before....
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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I went to this place with my buddy from Dallas. We had a blast! Tons of friendly people. Awesome atmosphere. The singles scene is great! The dancers and bar tenders are awesome! It was none stop fun. Best...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
If you ever wanted to have a 20 drink in the bat cave then this is for you.I actually liked this place, since there was no cover, I applied the money I saved on an expensive cover to my first drink....
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gin martinis for 35 cents? These definitely made my drive in after work rush hour in the rain worthwhile. Parking on the street wasn't a problem since I arrived at 5 PM. The Edison looks very nice...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Dearest Thomas Edison,Thanks for the light bulbs, and also thanks for the swanky club downtown. I finally made it to The Edison over the weekend with friends and here are my notes :-)1) It's a little...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went there on Thursday night after work so it wasn't crowded and was able to get in easily. It's hard to find the place unless you know exactly where to go and know how the entrance looks. I have to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
ahhh the good times at Edison. The best drink from the edison so far has been the "mistress" hi hi :) The martinis are rather watered down so avoid it like the plague... The crowd tends to be young...
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2008
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From the moment that I walked up to the friendly fedora-clad door guys, I knew that this would be an experience to behold. The hostesses were dressed in 20's style ball gowns and walked my party and me down a...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love the decor and the customer service. The hostess was really nice and so was the doorman and altho they kept telling us they can't let anymore of our friends in after we asked a second time they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yay for long weekends. Went to Edison for the second time and it's quickly becoming one of my favorite downtown spots. The place is huge for bar standards and the industrial decor is a nice change....
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
You can never deny someone's personal experience when they visit a location such as Edison's, however reviewers can provide details in regards to the quality and environment that it posses. With that...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really cool place to bring some friends and just hang out. The food was decent but overpriced, and the drinks were reasonably priced and quite large in my opinion. It had this industrial like 1930s...
yelp.com - user review - 01/18/2008
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The Edison is quite possibly THE most beautiful space I have ever seen in Los...
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My reservation was for 8:30 and my group was not seated until 9:00. When were were finally at our table it took another twenty minutes to find our waitress and have our drink order taken. The specialty drinks...
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was surprised to see so many negatives regarding the price. Apparently people forget that you are paying for the entire experience. Don't get me wrong - I don't like paying $10-$15 for a cocktail as...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2008
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Massive place, unique and cool art deco design, great scotch list, excellent happy hour, no lines, no cover!Basically, what more do you want?
citysearch.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I deleted my first Edison review because I didn't think it did it justice. I mean, the bar is gorgeous and, at the time, it was just a memory that I was attempting to write a review from. But seeing...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I don't care what you people say.1 hour waiting in line is just begging for me to make fun of you.How badly do you want to be "cool"? So you can tell your friends that you waited 1 hour to get into a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed this bar..and i'm not a bar kinda gal...Why?We didn't wait in line...slipped the bouncer a few 20's and walked in... waiting in line during the rain/cold is something that i'm not willing to...
yelp.com - user review - 01/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love wonder, imagination and intrigue. I love walking into a place and feeling an atmosphere, feeling an energy, that is inherent to the place, and has nothing to do with the folks who go there, but...
yelp.com - user review - 12/28/2007
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Hip, young and trendy, this creative space under the Higgins Building at 2nd...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 12/25/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I like this place, but I think the drinks are a bit overpriced. The decor is awesome! You feel like you are in a speakeasy, broiler room. And they have dancing girls that come out and do a retro...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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The entrance to The Edison is located in an alley-way between Main and Spring Street in Downtown LA. This is the hippest lounge that I have been to in a long time. The drinks are fantastic (I recommend the...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
If I could give less then 1 star... I would! This place has horrible customer service and the bartender was pompous, defensive and rude. Do you know that photographs are PROHIBITED...that's...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i LLooOOoveeeeeee Edison. The decor inside is simply incredible. You feel like youve entered a time warp back to the 20's or you're on some cool movie set. If you're a going with a group of guys,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2007
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my buddies and i just left the staples center lakers game, and we wanted anice spot to grab some drinks. we heard of Edison, so we went there. Great staff, good drinks, slow bartenders though. super hot girls,...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there on a Saturday night with a group of friends for a friends birthday. After reading the previous reviews, we decided to get there early to avoid having to stand in line. Good thing we did....
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
*nice decoration and good atmosphere*I was here for the past two weeks for my mini and big birthday celebration. The first saturday around 9:30. We walked right in with no cover which is good. I...
yelp.com - user review - 12/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love it! I love, love, love the industrial yet polished feel of the place! Nice strong drinks and friendly bartenders. The drinks can get pricey, but thats not enough to keep me away! ;)
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Make sure you check its website to find out where it is.. It is located on Harlem pl - which is a lil alley on 2nd st... There's no sign or whatsoever that reads Edison Bar, so you just need to find...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to The Edison for the first time last night. It's a huge space and the decor is beautiful. There were a lot of people there, but not so crowded that it was uncomfortable and there was no line...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Hmmm...it was okay. if you're going to let that many people in, at least have a more places to sit.As you walk down the stairs down into the Edison Bar, you're taken back to the 1920's with the decor,...
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4 stars for "English afterthought" gin, ginger beer, splash of soda water, blueberry, etc = great night.
yelp.com - user review - 12/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is truly a magical place. The building the Edison bar resides in was the first to have elecricity in LA. Needless to say it is a historic building here in this city and those are few and far...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2007
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I love the space and design. For that, it's one of the best bars in LA. Otherwise, it's okay. I didn't find the crowd or anything else to be much better/worse than other LA spots. Saturday night is average but...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/26/2007
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The Edison downtown LA is an amazing upscale bar located in an old basement boiler room. They preserved the old furnishings and added in comfortable seating and couches, with some amazing artwork too. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I want to take a LA-hater out and let them discover all of the interesting, unique, nice, fun and good that this city has to offer; I try and bring them by the Edison for a cocktail.It is just...
yelp.com - user review - 11/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday night was wrought with misadventure. We kept getting lost. Disappointment over disappointment washed over us. The funny thing was that we kept ending up in downtown L.A. We gave into...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I'd love to give this place 4 stars, but when you get down to brass tacks it's just an oversized bar full of idiots where drinks are too expensive. It's got to be said though that the interiors are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
sooooo cooool...the neatest bar i've ever been to! blows the standard away for downtown nightlife.
yelp.com - user review - 11/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
only in LA do you need to have a reservation just to stand in line. the wait wasn't too bad though and there was no cover. worth going once for the incredible building and decor but probably not...
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
cool decor.douchey crowd.definitely cool to see once, but I wouldn't make it a habit.*edited to say that I'm giving it an extra star because of how cool the interior is.
yelp.com - user review - 11/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Walking through the doors of the Edison Bar transforms you to the 20s era... I'm not sure I have ever been to a place that magically made me feel like I was partying like it was 1929! As you walk in,...
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When I walked in, I was amazed at the design. It's an interior designer's dream. Later in the night, some girls in flapper attire came out to dance, it was just great.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really enjoyed the 1920's speakeasy theme. There's a smoking area on the entrance level. I'm not particularly into going to "dance" clubs. This is a nice lounge where you can relax and chill with...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Oh...the Edison....it's a love/hate relationship that I share with this bar....sometimes it gives me highs where I want to live there every night and then it gives me lows because I wait in a line in...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars for the atmosphere, decor, the constantly screening films on the wall, and the flapper dancersCheck the out on YouTube here:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2lsqadO-V8However...my favorite...
yelp.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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I think the service in this club is outstanding. Every employee, from the doormen to the bathroom attendants, the bartenders and the managers were really friendly and helpful - something of an anomaly in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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I can't describe how awesome this place is. It's like Batman's bat cave meets Thomas Edison's laboratory. The drinks are strong, and the food delicious. I had a speakeasy rum drink that took me through the...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went here for a friend's birthday celebration. It was so hard to find the bar, let alone the entrance. If my friend had not told me that it was down an alley, I don't know if I would have every...
yelp.com - user review - 11/03/2007
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I've been to a lot of bars in this city--and all over the world--and this has to be one of the most gorgeous I've ever seen. I like that it's real, not showy with whistles and bells (or more likely lights that...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Favorite bar in downtown! Huge bar, with a very chic New York vibe. The coolest part is walking down the shady alley where this place is located. Your friends are GUARANTEED to start looking at you...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty darn cool. I went for an after-work drink and appetizers one night with a fellow yelper. The bar is well decorated with the large open space, cool bar, and nice leather furniture. I'm happy...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My enjoyment of Edison was largely based on the amazing interior and cool friends who were there to celebrate a birthday. The food and drink were surprisingly decent, but the attitude was too much...
yelp.com - user review - 10/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Industrial Chic. As soon as I walked in I wanted to do the robot and sing, "tomo-arigato mr. robato." Smooth concrete floors that glistened like stainless steel vibrators, or maybe it was from the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/22/2007
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I moved to LA from NYC in 2003 and have been bored ever since.It is about time that LA got some style that wasn't so HOLLYWOOD S*#@ . Downtown LA will never be a Chicago or NYC but with places like the Edison...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
just think, a little more then a year ago this was a sewer... filled with sewage... what a difference a few million dollars and a brilliant team of designers can make.and now, in my opinion, its very...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i hate to be a nay-sayer. i like to find something positive about most establishments that i patron, especially if it has something to do with alcohol. but my experience here during happy hour makes...
yelp.com - user review - 10/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
This is an Oct 13 reviewThis place is low quality. Good thing I brought my own sand to this beach.
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2007
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I just went yesterday for Happy Hour with a couple of co-workers and I had a really nice time. I'd describe the crowd as attractive professionals mellowing out after a long day. The peach whisper was awesome!...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tres chic (industrial style). Just when you think, L.A. can't get anycooler, The Edison opens up at L.A.'s former first power plant. As you make your way down the alley, you will be greeted by...
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I've wanted to check out Edison Bar for awhile (I love historical buildings.) So when a friend was deciding to celebrate his bday there, I was even happier to go. Couple of friends had gone in the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
if there were a 1/'2 star option, i'd give this 2 1/2 stars, flat in the middle. Reading the previous reviews, my lover and I dressed up. Maybe a bit on the drag side, but that's my idea of fun--me in...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here for New Year's Eve party last year to watch a friend's band play. I think we were there prior to the grand opening. Walking down the stair proved to be a feat, because heels and glass...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
When I first walked to the basement area of this bar, I thought it was more unhinged than unconventional the way everyone described it, but it slowly won me over.Though at first I thought this placed...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This world-class bar has only been around for a year this November, and never has a venue gotten this much attention for its innovative theme and entertaining decor. The Edison is exactly what Los...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place has it all. Chic crowd, super ambiance, cool staff, nice-stiff drinks, smoking room (for you smokers), and did I say ambiance? The decor here is AMAZING! They basically de-flooded the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Not that this place needs another review since there are already so many, but we actually started coming to this place awhile back when there were no long-ass lines outside to get in. I actually just...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2007
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THE ATMOSPHERE 1930 INDUSTRIAL !!1 DARK AND SO SEDUCTIVE I LOVE IT YOU CAN FIND YOUR OWN LIL CORNER AND SIT AND JUST HAVE DRINKS WITH FRIENDS OR YOU CAN GO AND JOIN THE CROWD AND MINGLE , DRESS CODE IS...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Edison has a stunning setting and is meticulously detailed. Unfortunately the fastidiousness detracts from having much fun. It's the sort of place that you'll go to once or twice to see the space, but...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ambience: Killer. I mean, Love. It. Huge lofty ceilings, old-school metal work, exposed brick -- what ain't to like?Since you asked, I'll tell you. Finding the place for one, but I won't hold that...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hello. My name is Diana H., I'm 24-years-old, and I'm not an alcoholic. I am not aspiring for a stay in the Wonderland Rehab Clinic, I enjoy wearing underwear and clothes that sufficiently cover my...
yelp.com - user review - 10/06/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just when I think my relationship with LA is getting stale, she introduces me to something new. Some hidden gem amongst the folds of her aging velvet dress and laddered stockings. This whore's still...
yelp.com - user review - 10/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
one night, one of my friends suggested that we check out the Edison Bar. i had never heard of it but since i wasn't the designated driver for the evening, i was down for anything!we headed out...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So this is my first review and i'm really not sure why I'm choosing this place. Anyhow we went on a Thrus. nite and we had no problem getting in showing up at 11pm. The decor was very impressive...
yelp.com - user review - 09/30/2007
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WOW! is what you say when you get there, very nice looking, different from other bars, people nicely dressed made it seem like you were in a vip lounge. everyone was very nice once they finally acknowledged...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/28/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
all image. not genuinely cool.
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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The Edison is a great bar. First of all its huge and always a great crowd whether its after work or on the weekends. If you are downtown, its a great place to check out.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Astounding. My heart ACHED when I first saw how beautiful this place was. Visually and architecturally, this has got to be one of the most visionary nightclubs in the US. Every nook and cranny of the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
So i heard tell of a swank speakeasy, 20's style lounge-type place with no cover charge and a strict dress code. Whispers of a stage where flappers danced to entertain 'ol sports,' an immense bar...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
love the interior and jazz...too crowded with sometimes ridiculous dress code.. wish they had more things to do cause after one or two visit, it's like "what now~?"but support downtown and visit...
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The ambiance of this place is absolutely amazing! With art deco inspired decor, low lighting, and projected images/silent movies on the wall, going to The Edison is definitely an experience. Unlike...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went early (right before 10pm) so there was no line and we were able to enter immediately. One of our guys was wearing jeans, a dress shirt, and boots so I know you won't have to suit up to get in,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went here for a friend's birthday, and had a killer time. But that might have just been the group I was with.The decor is cool, retro vintage industrial. The music was good, not too loud, and there...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Beautiful!!! It's worth going just to see the building.
yelp.com - user review - 09/20/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is phenomenal!!! You have to get here some what early to get in. They limit the number of people who can get in so that way it does not get over crowded. (Which made it really nice inside)...
yelp.com - user review - 09/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BELIEVE THE HYPE--IT'S ALL TRUE!!!This place rocked last night! Me and my lady arrived at 9:30 and were quickly let in within 30 seconds, no questions asked! I love the negative reviews that mention...
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was beautiful, I felt like I went back in time to the roaring 30's (I think that's right). Cons were, I was driving in circles, because lack of parking and one way streets. Music was a...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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first and foremost, for you guys out there, WEAR DRESS SHOES. yes, some of you guys might have nice clean deisel, trendy type shoes. But i still wouldn't take the chance. They are very strict with their...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love love love the edison bar. But I love it even more now that there's no wait. The place is GORGEOUS - with nice leather couches, fireplaces, and the right amount of lighting. The drinks are...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
One of the most unique nightspots I've been to in LA. Totally worth checking out, just to see the space. A lot of my fascination with the place has to do with the decor and how they decided to use...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Music is way too loud. I had to shout to have a conversation and I ended up losing my voice by the end of the night because there was nothing else to do aside from talking. They need stronger A/C....
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2007
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You guys must work there for those rather nice reviews!Awsome bar\decor on the inside!! and.. well.. Thats about it! Security was totally rude and snobby! Drink prices were awfully expensive and not strong at...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
You could really make an entrance at this place, but somehow no one does It's full of the usual Persian Playboys, loud college girls wearing puffy dresses, and not very imaginative music.Now. The...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Somewhere a bar succeeds in transporting its patrons to a glamorous era: when lovelies in cocktail dresses and stylish gentlemen reveled in decadence and elegance. *sigh* Perhaps The Edison...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
dreamlike and beautiful. no expense spared. no hype. all substance. amazing decor. l.a.'s first private power plant converted into a melange of vintage science, art and industry ready to get its drink...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2007
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... I ordered a Hangar One Citron Martini with a SPLASH of cranberry juice. I got a sticky glass of cranberry juice with MAYBE a thimble full of Vodka... the dried out lime peel that was shriveled and stuck to...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here a couple times, once after work where my friend and I marveled at all the old equipment, and then at night, where another friend was blown way by the sheer size of the bar. She's from...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went during the week for a free jazz concert and avoided the hustle and bustle of the weekend crowd. No hitch getting in, but then again I had put on the LBD (little black dress). Great space, tall...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great downtown bar for happy hour during the week. This cool, dark, spacious bar with the speakeasy vibe is a wonderful place to relax after a workday . I've only been during the weekdays but I've...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
who knew this existed. this place has an awesome bar and the bartender is GREAT!! it's got a real cool vibe and the bands that play there are great. the bar food is t asty and the cocktails are...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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been to the edison twice now, it's a wannabee big city bar. the interiors look like vegas. you have to walk through a bouncer to use the toilet if the dance floor is closed. bartenders are slow and not very...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/22/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was here but I wasn't here if you get my drift.I recall it being a scene, I recall it being expensive and I recall some guy yelling at the door man about his jeans and $1000 sneakers or something....
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a must-see bar in LA area. I didn't have any problem with the dress code as they said it is club attire and I went there with a blazer, black pants and leather dress shoes.What I liked this...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Since there have been already so many reviews for this place I'll keep it short and simple. First, a dress code is strictly enforced so don't wear sneakers, but dark jeans are okay. Second, the lines...
yelp.com - user review - 08/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
EDIT: 10/01/07I've been here three times now and am still loving it. The line situation is a little lame, but just get there before 9:30 or after 11:30 to walk straight in. It's my favorite bar, by...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Best happy hour in LA! Really good drinks at 40% off. It's a really cool bar that is chill for after work, it is too dramatic at night. And there is an awesome bartender, Diahnna, there, not...
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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I don't know what these other people are talking about, I have been to the Edison and the doorman wasn't that pompous. I actually came in some really nice jeans, a collared blk ax shirt with pink nike flip...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
By far one of the best venues in Downtown right now. It's hard to believe how big this place is, especially since it's not easy to find. The entrance is kinda hidden in the alley where the bums kick...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I got super super super lucky and was able to skip the whole line of ppl and got in within 5 minutes since my friends were already waiting for me inside. They first asked if I had a reservation (??)...
yelp.com - user review - 08/11/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
After all the hype, I decided to check this spot out. I rolled on a Thursday night around 9:30 and had no problem valeting my ride. Although, I must say, downtown still needs to clean up all the bums....
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I probably would have given this place more stars after my first visit which was a WOW but since then, it's been eh, blah, whatever & if the kinks aren't worked out by now, it never will be. Pros -...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
i remember when the spot first opened, i heard sooooo much buzz about it. so me and my friends decide to check it out. drove down there and seriously circled the block like 5 times trying to figure...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
First time I went I was shocked! The place is f-ing amazing! LA's oldest Powerplant-turned-nightclub!Old-fashioned 20's films and film experiments playing on huge projectors! 30's Inspired...
yelp.com - user review - 08/08/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Really love this place! First time I went it was a couple weeks after opening - got there during happy hour...free yummy food!The bartender didn't charge our party of four for the two non-alcoholic...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great attempt at trying to revitalize the Downtown LA area. The few times I have been here, I have had a grea time. The design is definitely trendy as LA would be expected and parking was...
yelp.com - user review - 08/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend recently moved into the Higgins building downtown and had great things to say about the bar downstairs. I was a little skeptical at first (I mean, come on, if you had a bar in your basement...
yelp.com - user review - 07/30/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fellas: Make sure you bring at least a 4-to-1 chick to dude ratio if you don't want to wait in line to get in. What this place offers that most other venues don't is the authenticity of the interior...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't get some of the hate reviews of this place. So what if you can't wear sneakers or flip flops? Go to fricken Cabo gdamn Cantina or Casey's Irish Bar if you want that. Last night was...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Listen up, peeps. The Edison is a classy kind of establishment. One must dress for the occasion. Apparently the word still has not gotten out on this one even though I've heard two dozen horror...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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Food was excellent in flavor and in presentation, the bartenders were nice and friendly (unfortunately can not say the same for our cocktail waitress...) Hostess, Bussers and Door people very cordial. I agree...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/22/2007
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I've been to The Edison 3 times, all of which I've enjoyed. The last time was almost unpleasant as one of the male members of the group had to slip the door guy a cool bill to let our group of 6 in so we...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Batcave is what my coworkers and I like to call this place. Judging from the amount of space it has, one would probably mistake it as being a museum with it's touches of history splattered all...
yelp.com - user review - 07/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
this place is poopoo.basically some genius decided to transplant all of hollywood's DB glory and put it downtown to ruin a good thing that was going on.just because there's no cover doesn't mean you...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The bar has beautiful decor, as set in with industrial machines and such. The rooms are dark and the music is at best eclectic. they have screens in both rooms (the bar is divided into two,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
this place is really huge. and underground. lots of interesting visual details combining past and present. went here on a saturday night for a birthday party. our waitress was cute and friendly we...
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Horrid manufactured trendiness. Two stars because the space is very cool looking and nicely done - a cross between a Goth lair and the Guinness Brewery in Ireland.Can't complain about the drinks -...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
The space is worth seeing -- my friends and I went for a drink before they "officially" opened. But, now that it has opened: you might have to wait in line for upwards of an hour. This depends, of...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i give it 4 stars, only because i don't like to dress up all fancy. but this place is really nice. it's huge, and tho there are a lot of people in there, it doesn't get too incredibly crowded.get...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went in February.. a few times in March.. and once in May?It's the way bars should be.. no cover... stiff drinks (when asked for)... dancers (albeit dressed)... places to park your ass even when...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If I could be reborn into another decade it would be the 1920s.... and well last night I was reborn for about twenty minutes.If "Gatsby" could come back he would be proud of this place. This place is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fucking place rules, the look of a cool place without the Hollywood trendy a holes. great drinks but check out the place first and then get pissed. it is a great look around place, awesome drinks.
yelp.com - user review - 07/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of the most gorgeous bars I have been to in LA. There was a small line, but we were waved right in, and O.M.G. It's beautiful, 30 foot ceilings and amazing art deco style inlaid murals....
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
By far the most splendid bar I have ever been to. I was on the hunt for a dark mysterious place with a plentitude of couches I could sink into. The Edison is my place.I went there last night with the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What is wrong with people in LA? Ok let me get this straight- a place opens up with a throwback vibe- say for instance "no sneakers" and everyone goes ape shit when they can't get in. Hey a little...
yelp.com - user review - 06/28/2007
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I've been here twice for drinks and each time I had a blast - the decor and vibe is wonderfully cozy and intimate (like a speakeasy) with comfy chairs, the specialty cocktails and bar food are yummy (although...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Eventually, they will have to let me in to the place.After a few attempts which I was turned away, not because of the dress code, but because of private parties (check their website for special events...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
must say that my first time experience here was incredible. was out with a huge group of 10 girls, we didn't have to wait in line, we got a primo corner booth and the bartenders were hooking us up....
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
So this was what the hype was all about, eh?? This is supposed to be "the spot"?? "The place" to be on the weekend?? Well...I may find myself coming here more often if it wasn't for the wait. 10...
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The entrance is in the alley and around the corner from the actual street address, you go down the stairs and enter a huge space, that is cavernous and very cool. There are lots of spaces to hang in,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh Edison Bar... how do I love thee... let me count the ways... 1. Yaaay for me scoring after-business-hours free street parking on a Friday afternoon! 2. I found the place! (apparently, it's not so...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
GO DURING THE WEEK!!! I'm sure this place is a nightmare on weekends, but during a weekday, there's no dress code, the bouncers are nice, and it's awesome to roam around all the dark nooks. Well...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Friday night I go to the Edison which is located at the Higgins Art Gallery downtown. LORD GEEEEEEEEEEBUUUUUSSSSSS where on URF yes people I said URF not earth but URF do I begin? So we walk in thru...
yelp.com - user review - 06/20/2007
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This place has great ambience and I love the size...even when there's a lot of people, it's not crammed because there is just so much space. I haven't been back since, though, because the music was so...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love dark bars! Everyone looks better in dim lighting, even all those stuffy DTLA workerbees in their sensible shoes, slacks and chambray shirts.This is a cool little joint - the music is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Saturday night at Edison?Why, oh why would ya' wanna do that?It's SATURDAY NIGHT! The place has a dress code and a door policy! Don't you have better things to do with your time and money? Like, say,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I loved the atmosphere of the Edison Bar with the exposed brick, dark wood and high ceilings... although with the loud music it felt much more like a club than an after work happy hour spot....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Nice..for squares. This bar is not really 'down', and if you are down, you can do better elsewhere.It is so well designed that it borders on a Vegas themed Casino (theme being 1920's Boiler Room?)....
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Read what everyone else has said then....If your going to go. Go early. If not you have 2 choices: 1-slip the door man @ least a 20; 2-wait forever and watch people getting in by slpping the door man...
yelp.com - user review - 06/16/2007
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Walking in I was floored by the beautiful layout of the place. The space was beautiful and I could really see the potential. We didn't have to wait in line as we showed up very early, so I had no problems with...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is another reason I a little bit wish I lived in Downtown LA. It's a great place for intimate drinks with friends. It's such a fun space. It's dark and dim but very historic. It used to be...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
******************************AMBIANCE******************************Let's set everything aside about the gentrification of DTLA and what that means for us as a people. The Edison is cool. It's been...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Came here for happy hour, but clearly this place has more to offer than stuff after work. The basement vibe is amazing. I plan to come here when I'm trying to be extra swanky.
yelp.com - user review - 06/12/2007
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This place has potential. The architecture and the interior design are a must see, for anyone who enjoys those types of things. But the managment of the Edison needs to seriously rethink it's dress code and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite new Los Angeles venue... period.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
dress nice.
yelp.com - user review - 06/11/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
As a design connoisseur, I love this place. It's attempt to preserve the history of the facility and to capture a more glamorous time for LA nightlife (you know, before the streets were made...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Nice. Very nice.I was very impressed with this place. The website alone was enough to make me want to put a dress on, so the dress code wasn't annoying. I met up with some friends here on a Wednesday...
yelp.com - user review - 06/08/2007
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Although this place is nice to look at, it is definately not worth the rude behavior of the bouncers and the bartenders. It may be worth seeing once but not worth a second visit. For some reason this bar likes...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/07/2007
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I have now visited The Edison enough times to realize their staff has let the beauty and uniqueness of the place's design get to their heads. The room is truly awesome to look at and the burlesque shows are...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/05/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i'm an elitist, so i like the fact that this place is exclusive and has a dress code. there are enough casual places in downtown already, bring on the snobbery!my date and i arrived earlier in the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If you are a young, creative person hoping to find cool new places to hang downtown and meet others like yourself, you better scratch The Edison off your list... The ridiculously unwarranted,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Gorgeous, beautiful, fantastic lighting and courteous, professional staff-what more could you want? Took me a while to get down there, but once I did-looking forward to returning. From the doorman to...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I really don't like it as much as I should. Yeah it's gotten interesting interior, reflection of history and pipes and ladders and the small dark rooms to see and to be seen yada yada but it's just...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great, super fun, very nice
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
You know what kind of clientele a place attracts when they have a 'no-sneaker' rule...I must admit it's one of the coolest looking bars I've been to in LA. Unfortunately, the drinks, the bartenders,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/29/2007
