"Half the people inside this long-standing cocktail bar on Melrose probably aren’t aware there’s a back patio. The semi-enclosed area has a brick fireplace, leather couches, chandeliers, and a full-grown tree in the back—a perfect respite for when things get too crowded up front by the bar. Which, if you haven’t been back to Melrose Umbrella in a while, still happens frequently. " - brant cox