Or Bar
Bar · Crescent
8228 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Highlights
Sophisticated lounge with crystal chandelier, craft cocktails
Sophisticated lounge with crystal chandelier, craft cocktails
"Not all girls’ nights need to lead to dancing on the tables and forgetting about said dancing the next day. Sometimes, you just want to put on that dress your significant other doesn’t get and eat some really good food with your friends. Norah will make you feel like a grown-up - in a “Yep, I have my life together,” not a “Sh*t, doing my own taxes sucks” kind of way." - jess basser sanders, amy clark, brant cox
"You have a client in town who’ve you never met before, and you have no idea what they’re like, but you know you need to impress them. Your move here is Norah. One of the newer spots in the neighborhood, Norah is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The big, open space is fantastic, and they serve good cocktails and small plates. The setting is definitely more upscale, but in a way that feels appealing rather than annoying." - brant cox
"Try not to gasp when walking into the Or Bar for the first time. The West Hollywood bar opened in late 2022 with a showstopping custom chandelier that hovers over the bar. With 3,700 pieces of crystal, it’s meant to make a statement. The same goes for the cocktails and lounge feel of the room. Located inside the former Gold Coast Bar and across the street from Connie & Ted’s, the Or Bar (which translates to “gold” in French) is a welcome addition after Southern California lost many historic queer bars throughout the pandemic, including the 40-year-old Gold Coast in 2020, as well as Flaming Saddles, Oil Can Harry’s, and Rage. Light snacks are available, as well as twists on classic cocktails, or even lattes during daytime hours." - Rebecca Roland
"Across the street from Connie & Ted’s is the glitzy Or Bar, which resides inside the former Gold Coast. “Or” translates to gold in French, and the room positively radiates thanks to a custom 3,700-piece crystal chandelier in the middle of the room with black and gold colors throughout. The interior feels very much like a lounge, and if one feels the need, dress the part with bell-bottoms and a Farrah Fawcett hairstyle. Twists of classic cocktails prevail at Or Bar with coffee drinks available during the day." - Mona Holmes
"Heavily influenced by French disco, this glittery, sultry West Hollywood bar serves up craft cocktails with a side of eclectic art and tunes to groove to. Not to miss: the Ketel of Course, a blend of Ketel One vodka, orange and cranberry juices, and prosecco, garnished with a bit of gold flake for that extra je ne sais quoi. Head over for happy hour from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, or stop in for post-dinner drinks any day of the week — the bar is open until midnight most days, and until 2 a.m. from Thursday through Saturday." - Bernadette Machard de Gramont
