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
"After taking over the legendary Gold Coast space, Or Bar has become a go-to drinking spot in West Hollywood. Yes, the craft cocktails prices are egregious even for Weho, but we appreciate that Or Bar is more than just a four-walled room filled with Britney remixes and 24-year-olds standing around on Grindr. People here are truly hanging out, and if you can believe it, talking. The place skews loungey, but not in a tacky, bottle service kind of way. There are plush, comfy banquettes, and a giant, amoeba-shaped chandelier over the bar. It’s retro, kitschy, and gives off the energy of a well-attended dinner party in Palm Springs." - brant cox
"Yes, $20 craft cocktails are egregious even for Weho, but we appreciate that Or Bar (located in the legendary Gold Coast space) is more than just a four-walled room filled with stale Britney remixes and 22-year-olds standing around on Grindr. People here are actually hanging out, and if you can believe it, talking. The place skews loungey, but not in a tacky, bottle service kind of way. There are plush, comfy banquettes where anyone can sit and a giant, amoeba-shaped chandelier hanging over the bar. It’s retro, kitschy, and gives off the energy of a well-attended dinner party in Palm Springs." - brant cox
