came here this afternoon with a coworker whos a regular here. I dont think theres anything else like this - not even in ls Angeles. the drinks and books and the entire atmosphere is a breathe f fresh air away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Great food and great place! Awesome that there is also a bakery where you can take some bread home for the next morning.
I found a gem! This place is super nice. The bartender knows what he's doing. Fantastic drink menu. Awesome atmosphere. Will definitely come back!!
Bartender was super friendly and helpful. Cool vibes& great outdoor backyard patio
Incredible cocktails in an equally great atmosphere. Not cheap but worth the price. We will be back.
Boring, terrible DJ, long wait at bar, very little seating
Super cool coffee shop and bar! Very embracing of historical speak-easy vibes with super friendly staff!
What a great place to go to. I highly recommend going here if you haven't checked it out already.
The staff is great and the drinks are just as good.
Usually come with a group of friends and it is always a good time.
Remember the bar was slow one day and me and my friend were talking to the bartender. He asked us if we ever been ontop of a bar and we both said no. Well this is what happened after....
Like I said, great people with an interesting environment. 12/10 for me
It's a bar - has lots of cool drinks but it's very small :(
Really nice little, quiet place. Small portions, but good quality. Great for a quiet, Sunday morning breakfast or lunch
Love this place! Their drinks, food and ambience were so much fun. The bartenders were friendly and clearly enjoyed making good cocktails. If you're a mezcal fan definitely get the Mezcali mi banana, my favorite mezcal drink I've had so far.
Cozy main hall, charming lamps and decor. Backside around rest rooms could be improved.
$14 for two virgin drinks sounds too much
Seriously some of the most creative cocktails I've had! It's a small space, but love the vibe here. The staff are usually really nice and try very hard to attend to everyone even when they are busy. Definitely one of the must-check bars in CA!
Best cocktails. Very creative! Food is great! Gluten free options available. Good coffee. Staff is wonderful!
Pretty cool...not sure it's worth the price of food and pretty high drink prices...simply why we've only gone once. Value doesn't match price.
Friendly staff, good drinks. A couple of things I didn't love: the seats are pretty uncomfortable - whether you're sitting on the hard wooden chairs or on the thin cushions in the booths, it's just not comfortable. Also, the place had a weird body odor smell that didn't go away. These things could be easily fixed and could make the place great.
Bad experience, couldn t even get a simple burger right. Sent it back three times for them to keep messing up. Save your time and money
Worst customer service. Sat at the bar and was not served for 10 minutes. Once the bartender came by I asked what they are known for and she said " food and cocktails" as she walked back down the hallway. We had to leave. Not going to sit there with that service.
Cute place with an even cuter drink menu. Nice vibe for a date or a wine night with your friends. Potentially instagrammable if you can get the right lighting down.
Relaxing Sunday afternoons under the spell of the umbrella team and drinks.
Excellent cocktails in a hip/trendy location. If you're looking for a solid cocktail bar that also offers small bites and dancing on weekends then this spot is for you. Not to mention their new patio is v chill and has board games. If your aesthetic is candle-lit, exposed brick, wooden beams and iron trim then you can die happy here.
walked in early morning and was greeted right away. I ve been here at all times of the day and if you re looking for breakfast, lunch or dinner it s a convenient and quality place. I like to order the iced latte made with oat milk and a shot of Maca Powder. For lunch the Brussel Sprout Tacos were Fire! The fries and Melrose mule goes a long way too! Highly reccomend for any occasion and the staff is really great. Most of all the place is clean.
Great Cocktails and a good time! Will definite go back for the great cocktails.
Too hipster even for itself...Maybe I'm just too old...
Eclectic fusion of old school recipes with a modern twist. Ask for John Paul the Denison of alcohol. Tell him Pete sent ya.
I like this speak easy bar with great service. It has very hip and casual vibe, and I really enjoy their beer selection.
My favorite bar in LA so far! The bartenders are friendly & layback! Cocktails really are the best in LA. I ordered a whisky sour for the first time (which isn't on their menu) but still made it for me. Very delicious.
Incredible cocktails in an equally great atmosphere. Not cheap but worth the price. We will be back.
Great food awesome drinks!!! We love the guy who brought us food and picked up our places he was super nice and the bar tender but the waitress....Mama had attitude almost made us want to leave.
Great cocktails and overall great selection of scotch and bourbon. Also a great place to make out with hot bearded dudes in low lighting.
A semi-secret Melrose charmer. Classy chill place with designer cocktails, beer and wine. Some food is possible from the neighboring restaurant. All things considered, this is the new "it" place on Melrose.
Friendly staff, great cocktails and really cool atmosphere
Really delicious cocktails and excellent service. I'm usually more of a beer drinker, so I'm never sure what to get when I have cocktails, but there's literally no way you could go wrong with ordering any of the cocktails here.
They have pretty nice outdoor seating, really nice servers, and pretty good happy hour deals because they have extended hours (until 7pm). I usually tend to get off work around 5:30-6, and miss the regular happy hour time. But we were happy that they have it until 7pm.
Great spot for dimly lit after-work cocktails or a date with a consistently good crowd and drinks.
Super cool atmosphere and delicious drinks. ALSO their happy hour was on point
This bar is a cute concept and reasonably priced. However, it was extremely crowded on Saturday night. We were still able to play some games, but there wasn't much space at all to hang out, drink, and talk - my group of 5 was squished up against the back of a game machine. It's a relatively small space. It's a fun activity for a very small group or a date, but I'd come back on a weeknight.
Barn/farm style decor (wood & dark) with creative drinks and a good looking crowd. Retro loud music (hard to talk) and open late.
Came here after dinner on Tenderloin around 8:30 pm on a Friday, and it's pretty quiet as it's still early in the evening.I got the War Bonnet, which was pretty tasty as usual. Always enjoy the drinks and vibe here, and would definitely make a stop whenever we are in the neighborhood.
Note that there is no sign on door so can be tricky to find if you aren't looking carefully - there is just a small umbrella icon over front door. I didn't get a chance to eat here so can't comment on the food, but they were out of most beers (none in bottles and limited selection on tap to begin with so shortage left only 3 options from which to chose). The space was also busy (on a Wednesday evening) and small with tables super close together. Friendly servers and nice decor -- just not ideal for someone on the more claustrophobic side or someone who gets distracted by conversations at nearby tables...or someone that loves beer :)
Possibly one of my favorite bars in LA. Clever cocktails, always some kind of drink special and great ambiance. Also they turn into "Miracle on Melrose" a Christmas theme bar for the holidays. Also clean bathrooms and great service.
Great cocktails. Try their home made fireball, delicious when over the rocks. Umbrella Co. is one of my top spots in LA. Perfect casual bar atmosphere, awesome place for groups to meet up or if you just want to grab a beer or cocktail at the bar. It's small, and comfortable, with a NY vibe. Serves food.
A great place to relax and friends for drinks. There is a fabulous covered patio for smoking, which is quaint. Drinks were great, and barmen nice / cool.
Melrose Umbrella Co. is the newest sponsor of World Dodgeball Society's Melrose B league (Sundays). After 4pm, find a group of sweaty and sporty gals and guys here playing social games, eating their delicious grilled cheese (with tomato soup) or drinking one of their fine cocktail creations.
Order an old fashion - they'll lightly burn the orange peel and ring the cup so you get the perfect taste of a classic drink.
Quaint and cute!
I usually enjoy having a few drinks here when visiting my friend who lives in the neighborhood.
I can see why this place is highly rated. I wasn't sure what to expect based on the funky clown/carnival sounding name but all I knew was that I wanted to watch the Cavs vs. Celtics game and have a couple drinks and some bites. Turns out it was a great choice and I'll definitely be back again!
Nice vibe, reasonable happy hour, potent House Old Fashioned. Beautiful people working here.
A great place to wait 20 minutes for 2 drinks and 30 minutes for some french fries. Wish I could say this was the first time this has happened here
Bartenders make some pretty good drinks though
If you re looking for a casual but sexy hang out with top notch drinks, this is the place. The interior of the historic building is breathtaking and the quality of the cocktails matches. The bartenders were wonderful hosts and took great care in handcrafting each delicious concoction. We were planning on only having 1 drink but ended up staying for 3 or 4 rounds. This is great atmosphere to come and hang for a while.
The cocktails are fantastic! The menu is extensive, and there is a wide variety in the tiki-themed drinks. I've come several times, and each time I try to get a different drink. So far, none of the cocktails has disappointed!
If you re looking for a casual but sexy hang out with top notch drinks, this is the place. The interior of the historic building is breathtaking and the quality of the cocktails matches. The bartenders were wonderful hosts and took great care in handcrafting each delicious concoction. We were planning on only having 1 drink but ended up staying for 3 or 4 rounds. This is great atmosphere to come and hang for a while.
Had fun celebrating my birthday here a while back. Everyone loved the food . I also think it s a great place to get some work done during the day. They have good coffee and free WiFi.
Expert mixologists, and craft cocktails made to order using expert techniques that interrogate all of your senses.
Fantastic spot! Huge, extensive beer list, free fresh popped popcorn and the most friendly bartenders and staff around! This place doesn't disappoint.
I love the interiors. It s really hip and quite vintage. Tried out their grilled cheese with tomato soup - it was so good!
yummy drinks
decent food yet pricey
only street parking
ok service
cool vibe
Really fun and great drinks. Careful if you order fries. Ours were over the top with the salt.
Gets a bit crowded so be prepared, but yummy cocktails and nice vibe!
Fantastic spot for an intimate dinner: the details are curated, staff attentive and ambient comfortable. The food isn't jaw-dropping, however it is definitely worth a try as it explores interesting takes on Mediterranean cuisine. The manager was extremely nice to us, and offered complementary dishes after an accident in the bathroom.
Oh and there's a foosball table in the waiting lounge!
This place is AWESOME! I'll be coming back and often
Great drinks and service ask for scoot he is the man
Barn/farm style decor (wood & dark) with creative drinks and a good looking crowd. Retro loud music (hard to talk) and open late.
Pretty good service and they make good cocktails. There's a decent amount of seating for groups too.
Service was really nice and attentive. Had two drinks, one was a miss and the other a hit. My pork tacos was nothing to write home about but my husband's burger was delicious! Foie gras stuffed olives are creative. I'd come back.
Review in regards to the Twin Peaks Roadhouse Exp. A cool time, not really a true "Roadhouse" so fans can have varying feelings on authenticity - if not a stickler for true Twin Peaks representation, you'll have a great time. Good time for fans who are hardcore. It is a slapdash of the Black Lodge, the Roadhouse and other ambiances that are generically associated with the show.
Crappiest thing was pricing. Seriously overpriced cocktail & food (even if creatively themed for a Twin Peaks fashion). Pair that food/drinks alongside a forced 18% gratuity and you've got a meh time. Reservation process was easy online. Merch was exorbitantly priced and generically made.
Did it once, probably won't do it again. Not unless they buckle down and commit to a recreation that is accurate and not just a slapdash of all things characteristically Twin Peaks.
I came here to buy an umbrella and they said they don t sell umbrellas and I got very sad but they offered me an aperol spritz and that made me smile
You can find me here, if you are going to find me anywhere.
The drinks are great, the service is great, the food is great! Great from breakfast until late night.
I ve here for New Years to so many other days and nights!
Perfect and chill! Enjoy.
Oh yeah, live music on a few nights is great too.
Out of all the cocktail bars I visited for the weekend in LA, Melrose Umbrella is the best. Here's why:
1) Drinks: They have a HUGE list of craft cocktails (not to mention beer, wine, cider, etc) from the classics to house cocktails. I ordered two drinks- the house daiquiri and the Melrose mule. Both were sweet, but not over powering and well balanced.
2) Service: We had the best bartender in the industry. She was friendly and even brought us shots!
3) Atmosphere: It's in a fun part of town (Fairfax on Melrose Ave) and the inside is magical. It looks like a building from Harry Potter. The history described in the menu explains the reason why it feels like a magical English pub.
If you love a good craft cocktail, head to Melrose Umbrella.
