There isn't much that beats grabbing a tasty cocktail and feeling like you've been transported through place and time. Whether it's the nostalgia of childhood or just the fantasy of living in a bygone era, here are four LA bars that will have you questioning whether or not you actually fell through a wormhole.
1. Now Boarding. The 60s-style lounge atmosphere in this West Hollywood bar will take you back to a time when air travel was an event and not a chore. Celebrate the fact that you get to keep your shoes on while you sip on aviation-inspired cocktails, and don’t forget to finish your peanuts.
2. Good Times At Davey Wayne’s. To recapture the golden days of the 70s, the only stop is Good Times at Davey Wayne’s. Pass through the refrigerator door and leave the present day behind. The bar’s interior is set up like a 70s house party complete with a DJ station made out of a vintage TV set and alcoholic snow cones on the back patio. For a few dollars more, you can get your cocktail in a #1 Dad mug so you can always remember the good times.
3. Next Door Lounge. For a Prohibition-era speakeasy experience, check out Next Door Lounge. In true speakeasy fashion a password is required so don’t forget to make a reservation, and if you stop by on a Wednesday you can catch live jazz and whiskey tasting.
4. Break Room 86. One thing in LA is undeniable: the Houston brothers know their way around a theme. Their latest addition at the Line Hotel is an 80s karaoke bar. Order your drink out of a menu in a VHS case and walk through a telephone booth to get to the karaoke room. Don’t be surprised if you catch someone break dancing in a corner. After all, it is the Break Room.
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