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Who's Ready for Happy Hour?
Apr 9, 2025
1 min read
10 LA bars past and present that make us wish it was 5pm already!
Christian Slater and Richard Grieco at The Roxbury during the “If Looks Could Kill” afterparty - 1991. Photo by Ron Galella.
What a group! John Lennon, Harry Nilsson, Alice Cooper & Micky Dolenz (known collectively as the Hollywood Vampires) having a raucous night out at The Troubadour in 1973. Photo by Richard Creamer.
Rage in West Hollywood - 1985. Photo from the Claremont Archives.
The bar at the Earl Carroll Theatre - 1939. Photo from the Huntington Archives.
Barney's Beanery in the early 70s. Photo from Reddit.
Madonna at Small’s Bar in Hollywood - 1990. Photo by Helmut Newton.
The Executive Room on Wilshire (at Gramercy Pl.) - 1978. This is the bar that Billy Joel was the pianist at for a few months in the early 70s and is the bar he sings about in “Piano Man.” Photo by Anne Laskey.
The bar at Ciro’s on the Sunset Strip - 1940. Photo from the Huntington Archives.
French actress Bulle Ogier at Al’s Bar in DTLA - 1985. Photo from Wiki Commons.
Author Charles Bukowski leaving an unnamed bar in LA (does anyone have any idea - not the Frolic Room, not King Eddy’s…) Photo from U. of Arizona Archives.
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University of Georgia is a well-known name in higher education, and many students explore it for its academic environment, student support, and overall learning opportunities. It is often discussed by students who are comparing different universities and looking for the right fit for their future goals.
I think a good Garden Designer should understand both plant selection and layout. Hedge & Stone seems to combine both elements nicely in their work.
I’ve noticed more people recommending temporary internet for projects and events lately, and Wifi Hire seems to specialize in exactly that kind of service.
I loved reading your post on Who’s Ready for Happy Hour the way you captured the buildup, the shift from work mode to unwind, and those little moments of relief felt genuinely relatable. In fact, it made me pause and realise I’ve been meaning to do my online course and use this kind of transition energy as the kick start I’ve needed. Thanks for the inspiration.