"Located on the ground floor of the Hollywood Historic Hotel, The Edmon is one of the best bars in LA that you probably haven’t been to yet. Its Melrose and Wilton location is definitely closer to Hollywood than downtown, but it’s also right off the Melrose/101 exit, so it’s convenient for both parties. The massive bar has an aggressive art deco interior in an exciting way that makes you feel like a rich person from the 1920s. They have great cocktails, solid bar food if you get hungry, and you never have to fight for a seat at the bar." - brant cox