The ’70s Are Back in Style at the Groovy Fox Den in Redondo Beach | Eater LA
"A 1970s-influenced cocktail lounge opened in early February 2025 at the southern edge of Redondo Beach, offering beachgoers and locals a comfortable place to gather for easygoing drinks and vibes. The new bar comes from Seth Weiss, Keiran Harrington, and Brian Duff, the owners of Hermosa Beach’s Fox and Farrow and the adjacent Underground. Located in the former Pats II space, the transformation took two years to complete; during the buildout, Weiss described Fox and Farrow to designer Sage Allard as the type of place Don Draper would call “spectacular” if he woke up in 2025, and Allard translated that concept into terracotta walls, emerald green zellige tile accents, and a long bar lit with Sputnik pendants. Old Pats II booths are gone, replaced by loungey spaces for groups with clusters of oversized round velvet chairs interspersed with black leather seats that “might have been in an airport back in Draper’s day,” entryway walls lined with fake fur as a nod to ’70s fur coats, and Barbie dolls affixed to the restroom doors. The drinks menu, designed by Keiran Harrington, Brian Duff, and Harrington’s twin brother Kirk, mixes ’70s classics (Manhattan, Old Fashioned, Godfather, Negroni, Moscow Mule) with house cocktails: an easy-drinking Gin Gypsy made with gin, St. Germain, lime juice, muddled cucumber, and mint; the Pink Panther, which combines vodka, Chambord, fresh-squeezed lemon, cream, and Luxardo cherry into a drink “reminiscent of a boozy push-pop”; and The Han Solo, an updated Boulevardier with bourbon, Campari, sweet vermouth, Angostura Bitters, and orange peel. Beer offerings include local names such as a Hop Saint pale ale and El Segundo’s Mayberry IPA, while the wine selection features sparkling choices, California Sauvignon Blancs and other whites, and a handful of Paso Robles and Central Coast reds, all in the $14 to $16 range. With Fox and Farrow focused more on wine and Underground appealing to a late-night sports-bar crowd, the lounge’s thoughtful cocktail menu sets it apart. “The vibe is nice but not pretentious,” says Weiss. “The feel is comfortable and relaxing.” Situated within walking distance of both the beach and Riviera Village’s restaurants, easy to park and intended to serve as a place both to start and end evenings, Weiss calls the locale “an amazing neighborhood,” adding, “People here like to have a good time.” Open daily from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m." - Jessica Chaintreuil
