As such, it's currently only open Thursday through Saturday, from 6 p.m. Although Clifton's reopened with its American-style cafeteria intact, that portion has since closed. Clifton's does have a tiki bar on a higher floor, but as we said, that's for a different list. Then meander up to the gorgeous Gothic Bar, which looks like a broody cathedral located deep in the forest. Seek out a secret cave for contemplation located near the bar on the second floor. The woodsy bottom floors are dominated by a towering, fake Redwood tree and taxidermy galore.
Artfully and meticulously renovated by owner Andrew Meieran (who also owns The Edison), the space is filled with charming installations and detailed touches that demand thorough exploration. It was once part of a chain of themed restaurants and this outpost is the last survivor. institution of many themesĬlifton's contains multitudes. It's made with Macallan 12, Dolin Blanc and Suze, and it comes in a chest that billows with fog when opened, courtesy of a dry ice skull. One of the most extravagant drinks is The Short Round, named for Indiana Jones's buddy in The Temple of Doom.
Make your way into The Green Room and you'll find a film-themed cocktail menu designed with Instagram in mind.
What was once a reference to a deserted isle is now a sly reference to the 2000 Tom Hanks drama Castaway.
The menus look like screenplays and a Wilson volleyball with a bloody handprint on it rests on an otherwise chic shelf. The 2018 renovation ditched the island vibes for a clean, modern design but if you look closely, you'll spot nods to the movie industry. It's tucked inside Burbank's Castaway, a hilltop restaurant that opened in 1962 with a Polynesian theme. Theme: Elaborate movie-themed cocktails with a viewĪt first blush, the Green Room doesn't seem like much of a themed bar but stay with us.
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