Employees Only has announced that it will be closing this month. The cocktail bar has been part of the community for nearly a decade. The closure brings the end of a beloved gathering spot for local diners.
Employees Only in Los Angeles Is Closing This Month
Employees Only is a well-known cocktail bar and restaurant that is closing on September 27. The restaurant is located at 7953 Santa Monica Blvd. The restaurant announced the closure on social media.
In the post, the cocktail bar thanked everyone who had been part of Employees Only over the years. The restaurant wrote, “There are so many people who have been part of the EO story over the years. From behind the bar and in the kitchen to the floor and the many familiar faces who came back again and again, each of you helped make this place what it became.”
The restaurant also thanked the community for its support and invited customers to stop by for a final drink before the closure. The restaurant did not provide a reason for the closure. The post continues to read, “We still have a few weeks left, and we hope to spend them with the people who have been part of EO along the way.”
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Employees Only’s Los Angeles History
Employees Only originally opened in New York’s West Village before expanding to Los Angeles in 2018. The Los Angeles location was developed by Midnight Hospitality Group and marked the brand’s entry to the West Coast.
The concept combines craft cocktails, dinner, and late-night drinks. The idea behind the concept was to create a place where restaurant and bar workers could relax after their shifts. The space includes a main bar, outdoor patio, dining room, and the hidden Henry’s Room.
The news of the venue’s upcoming closure has left many longtime customers disappointed. They have expressed their emotions on social media, highlighting the impact the concept had on the community.
A customer on Instagram wrote, “Not sure how to process this. LOVE Y’ALL SO MUCH.”
Another customer wrote, “Breaking my heart, y’all. I’ll see you for a few more spros very soon.”
Employees Only will serve its final drinks at its West Hollywood location on September 27.
