Capri Club

"Capri Club brings a small slice of Italian aperitivo culture to a busy stretch of Eagle Rock Boulevard. The interior feels like a romanticization of an Italian dive bar with wood-paneled walls, red leather booths, and a curved bar in the center. The bartenders here have their martini-making flow perfected, asking each guest the essential questions of whether they want it wet or dry, with vodka or gin, and dirty or with a twist. On a nice day, the sidewalk seating is even better (and a little quieter) than the interior. For the best of both worlds, grab a table towards the front that sits under a large window. Bar snacks like marinated olives, prosciutto, and fried sticks of polenta round out the menu." - Rebecca Roland

"Capri Club is one of the best examples of a true aperitivo bar. This vermouth-driven gathering place inspired by Italian happy hour fills up well before the sun sets and stays packed until it closes around midnight. And while we love the retro, leather banquette-filled interior, the front sidewalk at this Eagle Rock spot is undeniably where you want to be (particularly in a pair of designer jeans) when sampling amaro spritzes and nibbling on tuna-stuffed peppers. This walk-in-only spot thrives on style and chaos, but that’s exactly why we love it as a fun pit stop to start or end the night." - brant cox, sylvio martins

"No offense to Capri Club’s retro, leather banquette-filled interior, but the front sidewalk at this Eagle Rock aperitivo bar is where you want to be. For starters, there’s a lot more room, and if you’re down to hover for a few minutes, seats open up pretty quickly. Secondly, this is an aperitivo bar, meaning you’re drinking things like amaro and soda and negronis, and nibbling on dishes like fried fava beans and tuna stuffed peppers. Translation: Activities that are more fun when you’re outside.  " - brant cox

"What happens when you put an aperitivo bar with a few leather banquettes and a vintage neon sign on a busy block in Eagle Rock? You get Capri Club, ground zero for negroni-fueled fun on the Eastside. When it's Friday night, and you absolutely need to be seen wearing your vintage Jean Paul Gaultier while sipping an espresso martini, this place should be your number-one choice. But be prepared to swim through a crowd of tipsy people who are already loitering in the narrow walkway to find an open seat. This walk-in-only spot thrives on style and chaos, but that's exactly why we love it." - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren, kat hong, brett keating

"This Eagle Rock aperitivo bar is known for its loud, buzzy, and borderline chaotic scene, but that’s usually every drinking spot on the days leading up to Christmas. Capri Club is setting the mood with red lighting, lots of tinsel, and fernet espresso martinis. Other seasonal cocktails include the Awful Good Girl with amaro and soda and Twice Shy made with lemon, honey, and black pepper & rosemary-infused gin." - sylvio martins