The Bar Code

The inside scoop on the nightlife scene, from the gossip and power players to the latest trends and where to get your booze on. By Alexandra Le Tellier

August 07, 2007 3:37 PM

New on the scene: The Griffin

Atwater Village isn’t exactly known for its nightlife scene outside of the Bigfoot Lodge and The Roost, both kitschy bars known for occasionally attracting Morrissey (the former) and Karen O (the latter). But that might change with The Griffin, a new bar from the dudes behind Eagle Rock's Swiss-inspired bar The Chalet. Manager Andy All tells me the space is evocative of a castle, with a domed brick ceiling, two fireplaces that sit on oval brick platforms, paintings of landscapes and knights, and two bars, one of which is available for private parties Wednesday through Sunday nights. So why haven’t you heard of The Griffin? “We opened last Wednesday on a whim,” says All. “We don’t do grand openings.” The bar is currently open daily from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m., but that will change with the introduction of a happy hour and “nice” appetizers. And there will be a signature cocktail, but they’re not sure what that is yet. In fact, the only thing that’s set in stone for now is its location: 300 Los Feliz Boulevard. 

 

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While covering L.A.'s nightlife scene, Alexandra Le Tellier has gained a reputation as a news-breaking gossip hound with a knack for slipping past the velvet rope. She’s often seen balancing a notepad, camera and digital recorder in one hand and a glass of champagne in the other. Le Tellier has a fondness for open bars and ultra lounges and can do a killer Running Man if adequately intoxicated. She does not like tequila, paying for valet, or waiting in line.

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