Force of Nature
Bar · Venice
1031 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
"Just upstairs from recently opened hi-fi bar Only The Wild Ones in Venice, Force Of Nature is a tiny cocktail and wine "speakeasy" focused on female winemakers and distillers. The attic-esque space looks like the apartment of somebody who's into stick-and-poke tattoos and vinyl collecting, complete with a string-lit balcony that overlooks Abbot Kinney. Look for a short cocktail list that sprinkles things like palo santo and Malibu honey, and a nifty rooftop pulley system that lets you order pizzas from Fiorelli Pizza next door." - cathy park
"Just upstairs from the recently opened hi-fi bar Only The Wild Ones in Venice, Force Of Nature is a tiny cocktail and wine "speakeasy" focused on featuring female winemakers and distillers. The attic-esque space looks like the apartment of somebody who's into stick-and-poke tattoos and vinyl collecting, complete with a string-lit balcony patio that overlooks Abbot Kinney. Look for a short cocktail list that sprinkles in ingredients like palo santo and Malibu honey, and a few snacks like olives and chips. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists. RESERVE A TABLE" - Cathy Park
"Occupying the upstairs room (formerly an office for Neighbor) with an enchanting balcony overlooking the adjacent Cook’s Garden, this upstairs speakeasy was opened June 18 as a complementary, community-focused space. Partner Leena Culhane — of Crudo e Nudo — envisioned a spot to highlight winemakers, distillers, culinary creatives, and artists, and assembled a wine, cocktail, and non-alcoholic menu; the room is also used for workshops, special events, or anyone looking to hang out in a chill space with natural wines or drinks from the full bar. Culhane pulled cocktails from different parts of her career (including a stint at the Galley in Santa Monica) and emphasizes women-made spirits, including a Vesper made with Conniption Gin and a herby Amaricano Bianco liqueur. During opening weekend she sold out of reservations after releasing a batch on Resy. Culhane says, “We needed a community space at the beginning of COVID. At that moment in my life, I wanted a place to bring other women forward, which was hard to do for myself. So I pulled my shoulders back and lifted up my chin to support other women.” Hours: upstairs from 5 p.m.–9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Reservations are on Resy." - Mona Holmes
Caragh McKenna
Andrew Austin
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