West Hollywood, Los Angeles · bar
There’s old Hollywood, and then there’s The Formosa, a nicotine-stained relic that’s been keeping actors, gangsters, and other assorted degenerates well-fed and well-lubricated since the 1930s. The walls are lined with black-and-white headshots, the lighting is cinematic, and the Szechuan wings are exactly what you need after a couple of cold ones. Whether you’re waiting out traffic or leaning into a long night, this place delivers the kind of history that hits.
Vodka, ginger beer, lime - the movie star's favorite bev
Rye, bitters, sugar - John Wayne's standard
Gin, cherry liqueur, fresh lime
Rum, lime juice, orange liqueur and almond syrup
General Tso's cauliflower, battered and fried with sweet chili glaze.
Cocktail of the day at a real Hollywood relic since 1925.
Happy hour runs Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun, 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.