Villains Tavern
Summary: Rediscover Downtown Los Angeles and its bustling Art District at the hip Villains Tavern.
Location: Villains Tavern is located at 1356 Palmetto Street, Los Angeles, at the corner of Palmetto St. and Santa Fe Avenue. Call 213-613-0766.
Price Range: $$
Heading to Downtown LA? For some fun libations and an ultra-hip vibe, check in at the new Villains Tavern — a restaurant and bar complex owned by Dana Hollister.
In case you don't know, Hollister is a celebrated force in the Hollywood scene, drawing such A-listers as Tom Petty, Tim Burton, Courtney Love, Robert Downey Jr., Madonna, and other luminaries to her LA hot spots.
Her new Villains Tavern, located in Downtown LA's Art District, sits on the railroad tracks, offering sweeping views of 4th and 6th street bridges.
When you arrive, check out the Villains Tavern menu, which offers a tantalizing mix of cocktails and appetizers.
Signature drinks include the Poison Apple (made with Vodka, Fresh Green Apple Juice, and a dash of Bitters); The Bella Donna (a chilled jar filled with shaved ice, Maker’s Mark Whiskey, Mint, Citrus and a Bramble of Blackberries) or The Cerberus, (a Brazilian mix of Cachaça, White Peach and Pineapple).
Chilled jars of beer are the perfect way to cool off, and you can choose from more than 28 brews. Don't miss the Maredsous 10 — a nutty ‘triple’ beer with citrus notes. Enjoy your beer with a flavor-profile matched shot of liquor — called the Villains Mix & Match.
Enjoy your drink on the patio bar, or head outside to the patio, where you can linger on the wooden pews under the canvas awning.
Villains Tavern offers a nice mix of pub grub, dressed up to impress. A few standout offerings include the 1/2-pound Kobe Villains Burger, topped with bacon marmalade, balsamic vinegar, and sour cherry spread; or the Villains Dog — a German Weiner topped with Braised Red Cabbage, Olive Tapenade, Bacon, and Cheese.
Watching your weight? Better stick with the Summer Farro Salad, topped with Roasted Beets, Heirloom Tomatoes, Feta cheese, and Sumac Vinaigrette.
Villains Tavern is located at 1356 Palmetto Street, Los Angeles, at the corner of Palmetto St. and Santa Fe Avenue. It is located just minutes from SCI-Arch, Molino Lofts, and Barker Block Lofts, with plentiful, free on-street parking and a secure bicycle rack for up to 12 bikes. Call (213) 613-0766.
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