Description

Located in the basement of the nearly century-old Higgins Building (the first building in LA to generate its own electric power), The Edison is part trendy nightclub, part shrine to turn-of-the-century American ingenuity. Though Downtown seems to get a new bar for every loft-converting tenant, The Edison is trying to raise the bar by lowering it. Like a decked-out, well-stocked underground bunker, ...
by lacom on July 22, 2007 from lacom

Tips

Look Good: The bar is actually located down Harlem Place Alley. Look for the bouncer outside.
by Citysearch on January 24, 2008 from Citysearch
Know Before You Go: A strict dress code prohibits athletic wear and sneakers (regardless of the brand or cost). Collared shirts are preferred for men; women should dress accordingly.
by Citysearch on January 24, 2008 from Citysearch

Editorial Reviews

In Short Located near Harlem Place Alley--core of L.A.'s early 20th century music scene--this converted cocktail spot with a "Sherlock Holmes-post-industrial vibe" caters to the area's upscale-loft residents. According to project partners Marc Smith (Golden Gopher) and Andrew Meieran (Mercury Liquors), renovation efforts keep the 1910 Higgins Building's original structure intact, and that ...
Rated 4.6 stars by Citysearch on March 10, 2008 from Citysearch

Information from the business

The Edison is a signature lounge alive with artifacts from its history as Downtown LA's first private power plant: a celebration of invention and imagination, and the blending of science, art and industry.
Experience the hand-crafted cocktails, carefully selected wines, signature food and live music.

*upcale attire is required
by clubzone on July 08, 2008 from clubzone
With the opening of Andrew Meieran's new industrial cathedral, Downtown is once again the place to be in Los Angeles. The Edison presents a marriage of refined industrial architecture and art deco chic - a world class lounge that retains the mechanical artifacts from its history as downtown LA's first private power plant. The grand staircase spectacularly descends into the depths of the historic ...
by Citysearch on January 24, 2008 from Citysearch