Located at 641 N Western Ave, Los Angeles (Melrose Hill) in the heart of the city’s evolving dining & nightlife district, Bar 109 offers a sleek cocktail-lounge experience with laid-back neighbourhood charm. The venue is the precursor to the forthcoming tasting-menu restaurant Corridor 109, and serves as a “casual” but refined front bar concept under chef/owner Brian Baik. Bartender Kayla Garcia (of renowned bars such as Kumiko in Chicago) curates a cocktail programme that blends precision and creativity. Inside, the design is minimalist yet warm: dark tones, a striking Forest-Gold marble bar counter, and large windows looking out toward Western Ave. The atmosphere leans toward polished intimacy—ideal for date nights, small groups or discerning drinkers seeking quality without pretense. Cocktail highlights include the “Marine Layer” (gin, manzanilla sherry, vermouth, kelp-infused saline) and the “Ichigo Punch” (vodka/mezcal, strawberry, basil, clarified milk, sake) among others. Food-wise, the bar features elevated bites: wagyu hot-dog, fried rockfish sandwich, shrimp cocktail suggest the kitchen reflects fine-dining pedigree in a more informal format. Open Tuesday through Saturday from ~6 pm to midnight, Bar 109 is intended as a stop for cocktails and bites—walk-ins only, no formal reservations.
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