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Party Earth Review Housed in a boutique clothing store that formerly fronted haute French bistro Cafe Stella, Bar Stella adds a Moroccan-styled retreat to this already popular slice of Paris, offering patrons an array of classic cocktails... ... read full review
3932 West Sunset Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Red Line: Vermont/Santa Monica, Vermont/Sunset
323-666-0265
M–Th 5pm–midnight, F 5pm–2am, Sa 10am–2am, Su 10am–midnight
Silver Lake, Los Angeles –
Housed in a boutique clothing store that formerly fronted haute French bistro Cafe Stella, Bar Stella adds a Moroccan-styled retreat to this already popular slice of Paris, offering patrons an array of classic cocktails to wash down their moules frites.
Accessed down a small hallway that used to dead-end at the Cafe’s bathrooms, the single-room space is framed by leather couches and scattered wicker chairs, each covered in brightly colored pillows so dolled-up ladies and artsy industry types can rest their perfect tushies amid rounds of $15 martinis.
The walls are a mix of distressed patterns and exposed brick, with little in the way of décor save for the large painting of tropical birds centered behind the marble-topped bar, where white-jacketed booze doctors dole out top-shelf spirits with dedicated aplomb.
Brass French doors (of course) open to a patio with a checkered floor, low tables topped with lanterns, and more pillowed benches, all surrounded by a wall to help quell the noise from Sunset Boulevard.
After a meal at the restaurant, the crowds regularly flow in, from mellow groups of friends and snazzy pre-gamers to would-be couples on a successful date – but even with a full house, it’s doubtful anyone ever has to yell their order.
(Stellaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!)
A night spent at this venue definitely won’t be cheap, but for the perfect cap on a romantic evening in Silver Lake, it’s hard to beat Bar Stella.
Spendy Silver Lake hipsters, trendy yuppies, creative types, romantic couples and first-daters, post-meal patrons from Café Stella, mid-20s to early 40s.
Barely audible French tunes.
No food. Street parking can be notoriously difficult on weekends, but there’s a parking lot directly behind Café Stella.
Beer $7–$11+, wine $12–$18+, cocktails $13–$16, spirits $10–$24.
Trendy casual: button-downs, blazers, vests, cool flannels, designer jeans, pencil skirts, cute blouses, fitted sweaters.
Friday and Saturday nights for the biggest crowds – both at Stella and the rest of this Sunset Junction area of Silver Lake – or earlier in the week for more romantic outings.
Cafe Stella (same address) is a popular French bistro that many people hit up before dropping in at the bar. Mexican restaurant and bar Malo (4326 West Sunset Boulevard) is another trendy-meets-hipster hotspot with lots of shareable plates, traditional cocktails, and mucho tequila.
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