◈ Homepage — http://www.theorbar.com/Skip to Content Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us CLASSY BOOZY RATCHET CRAFTED COCKTAILS, CURATED EXPERIENCES Dive into Or Bar—where West Hollywood rediscovers the disco era's elegance. Think house parties, eclectic art, and a design that seduces. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.8 Google Rating “Great music, tasty drinks, and friendly staff. Great for a weeknight or weekend.” Robert Weber-Velez OR BAR, WHERE EVERY COCKTAIL TELLS A STORY SPICY MANGO 21 seeds Jalapeno/Cucumber Tequila, Cointreau, Mango Liquid Alchemist, Lime Juice, Agave OR-TINI Vodka or Gin, Olives or Lemon Twist IRIS Nosotros Reposed Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Fever Tree Grapefruit Soda Topped with Butterfly Tea OR 54 Tom of Finland Vodka Liquid Alchemist Passion Fruit, Fresh Lemon Juice, Agave Nectar, Shaken Served up and Topped with Prosecco WORK HAPPIER! Or Bar is your new office. We proudly serve La Colombe Coffee and Richi Teas. 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Sign Up We respect your privacy OR BAR Sunday-Wednesday 11 am-12 am Thursday-Saturday 11 am-2 am OR BAR COFFEE Monday-Sunday 10am - close HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-12pm Mimosas & Bloodys $10 Sunday Martini Social All Day $13 8228 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046 323-380-6060 ◈ Interior Pages — 9 pages crawledContact Us — OR BAR 0 Skip to Content Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Open Menu Close Menu Open Menu Close Menu Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us LET’S MAKE MAGIC TOGETHER For reservations, private parties, media contact, or more information, please submit an inquiry. OR BAR Sunday-Wednesday 11 am-12 am Thursday-Saturday 11 am-2 am OR BAR COFFEE Monday-Sunday 10am - close HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-12pm Mimosas & Bloodys $10 Sunday Martini Social All Day $13 8228 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046 323-380-6060 Events — OR BAR 0 Skip to Content Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Open Menu Close Menu Open Menu Close Menu Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us May 18 Club Trivia Monday, May 18, 2026 8:00 PM 10:00 PM Or Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS NOW ON MONDAYS Club Trivia Featuring your amazing & effervescent host Brian Knoebel plus the tech wizardry of 123Trivia . $13 Margarita Madness all evening! 123 Trivia is all the fun of a game show in a bar! With an easy to use app, simple format, and different categories that offer something for everyone, it’s not what you know but how much you know. Come experience the best trivia night in WeHo! 3 Rounds of Digital Trivia Each Round: 1st Place $30 Certificate 2nd Place $10 Certificate 3rd Place 123Trivia stickers View Event → May 19 DISCO BINGO Tuesday, May 19, 2026 7:30 PM 10:30 PM OR Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS OR Bar’s famous Disco Bingo hosted by the fabulous Jonnie Reinhart . Name that tune and dab your way to special prizes from Circus of Books. Brush up on your disco, 80’s, and 90’s anthems, and get ready to boogie, laugh, and WIN! View Event → May 20 Vol au Vin Wednesday, May 20, 2026 5:00 PM 11:00 PM Or Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS Wednesday Wine Flights! Come sample and learn about all the latest and greatest wines with Sommelier Alexis & vineyard experts. All flights are accompanied with nuts and olives. View Event → May 25 Club Trivia Monday, May 25, 2026 8:00 PM 10:00 PM Or Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS Club Trivia Featuring your amazing & effervescent host Brian Knoebel plus the tech wizardry of 123Trivia . $13 Margarita Madness all evening! 123 Trivia is all the fun of a game show in a bar! With an easy to use app, simple format, and different categories that offer something for everyone, it’s not what you know but how much you know. Come experience the best trivia night in WeHo! 3 Rounds of Digital Trivia Each Round: 1st Place $30 Certificate 2nd Place $10 Certificate 3rd Place 123Trivia stickers View Event → May 26 DISCO BINGO Tuesday, May 26, 2026 7:30 PM 8:30 PM OR Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS OR Bar’s famous Disco Bingo hosted by the fabulous Jonnie Reinhart . Name that tune and dab your way to special prizes from Circus of Books. Brush up on your disco, 80’s, and 90’s anthems, and get ready to boogie, laugh, and WIN! View Event → May 27 Vol au Vin Wednesday, May 27, 2026 5:00 PM 11:00 PM Or Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS Wednesday Wine Flights! Come sample and learn about all the latest and greatest wines with Sommelier Alexis & vineyard experts. All flights are accompanied with nuts and olives. View Event → May 13 Vol au Vin Wednesday, May 13, 2026 5:00 PM 11:00 PM Or Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS Wednesday Wine Flights! Come sample and learn about all the latest and greatest wines with Sommelier Alexis & vineyard experts. All flights are accompanied with nuts and olives. View Event → May 12 DISCO BINGO Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:30 PM 10:30 PM OR Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS OR Bar’s famous Disco Bingo hosted by the fabulous Jonnie Reinhart . Name that tune and dab your way to special prizes from Circus of Books. Brush up on your disco, 80’s, and 90’s anthems, and get ready to boogie, laugh, and WIN! View Event → May 11 Club Trivia Monday, May 11, 2026 8:00 PM 10:00 PM Or Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS NOW ON MONDAYS Club Trivia Featuring your amazing & effervescent host Brian Knoebel plus the tech wizardry of 123Trivia . $13 Margarita Madness all evening! 123 Trivia is all the fun of a game show in a bar! With an easy to use app, simple format, and different categories that offer something for everyone, it’s not what you know but how much you know. Come experience the best trivia night in WeHo! 3 Rounds of Digital Trivia Each Round: 1st Place $30 Certificate 2nd Place $10 Certificate 3rd Place 123Trivia stickers View Event → May 6 Vol au Vin Wednesday, May 6, 2026 5:00 PM 11:00 PM Or Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS Wednesday Wine Flights! Come sample and learn about all the latest and greatest wines with Sommelier Alexis & vineyard experts. All flights are accompanied with nuts and olives. View Event → May 5 DISCO BINGO Tuesday, May 5, 2026 7:30 PM 10:30 PM OR Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS OR Bar’s famous Disco Bingo hosted by the fabulous Israel Issac . Name that tune and dab your way to special prizes from Circus of Books. Brush up on your disco, 80’s, and 90’s anthems, and get ready to boogie, laugh, and WIN! View Event → May 4 Club Trivia Monday, May 4, 2026 8:00 PM 10:00 PM Or Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS Club Trivia Featuring your amazing & effervescent host Brian Knoebel plus the tech wizardry of 123Trivia . $13 Margarita Madness all evening! 123 Trivia is all the fun of a game show in a bar! With an easy to use app, simple format, and different categories that offer something for everyone, it’s not what you know but how much you know. Come experience the best trivia night in WeHo! 3 Rounds of Digital Trivia Each Round: 1st Place $30 Certificate 2nd Place $10 Certificate 3rd Place 123Trivia stickers View Event → Apr 29 Vol au Vin Wednesday, April 29, 2026 5:00 PM 11:00 PM Or Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS Wednesday Wine Flights! Come sample and learn about all the latest and greatest wines with Sommelier Alexis & vineyard experts. All flights are accompanied with nuts and olives. View Event → Apr 28 DISCO BINGO Tuesday, April 28, 2026 7:30 PM 10:30 PM OR Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS OR Bar’s famous Disco Bingo hosted by the fabulous Jonnie Reinhart . Name that tune and dab your way to special prizes from Circus of Books. Brush up on your disco, 80’s, and 90’s anthems, and get ready to boogie, laugh, and WIN! View Event → Apr 27 Club Trivia Monday, April 27, 2026 8:00 PM 10:00 PM Or Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS Club Trivia Featuring your amazing & effervescent host Brian Knoebel plus the tech wizardry of 123Trivia . $13 Margarita Madness all evening! 123 Trivia is all the fun of a game show in a bar! With an easy to use app, simple format, and different categories that offer something for everyone, it’s not what you know but how much you know. Come experience the best trivia night in WeHo! 3 Rounds of Digital Trivia Each Round: 1st Place $30 Certificate 2nd Place $10 Certificate 3rd Place 123Trivia stickers View Event → Feb 8 Super Bowl Sunday Sunday, February 8, 2026 3:30 PM 7:30 PM Or Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS Watch the halftime show, the amazing commercials…..oh….and the game! Drink Specials all day long with Ketle One! Tons of free bar snacks! View Event → Dec 31 to Jan 1 New Year's Eve Wed, Dec 31, 2025 10:00 AM Thu, Jan 1, 2026 2:00 AM Or Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS New Years Eve 26 Champagne, Hats and Horns…join us for our fabulous annual NYE! View Event → Dec 25 XMAS Day Thursday, December 25, 2025 5:00 PM 11:59 PM Or Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS Come in and have a Holiday Cocktail! SANTARITA Casa Azul Tequila, Pomegranate, Fresh Lime, Cointreau 19$ WHITE COSMO Olga Vodka, Splash of White Cranberry, Cointreau,Fresh Lime Juice $18 PEPPERMINT ESPRESSO MARTINI Ketel One Vodka , Borghetti Caffé, Peppermint Schnapps, La Colombe Espresso Cold Brew $20 View Event → Dec 24 XMAS Eve Wednesday, December 24, 2025 10:00 AM 11:59 PM Or Bar (map) Google Calendar ICS Come in and have a Holiday Cocktail! SANTARITA Casa Azul Tequila, Pomegranate, Fresh Lime, Cointreau 19$ WHITE COSMO Olga Vodka, Splash of White Cranberry, Cointreau,Fresh Lime Juice $18 PEPPERMINT ESPRESSO MARTINI Ketel One Vodka , Borghetti Caffé, Peppermint Schnapps, La Colombe Espresso Cold Brew $20 View Event → Nov 23 SUNDAYS AT OR BAR Sunday, November 23, 2025 10:00 AM 11:55 PM Or Bar (map) Googl About Us | Join the Conversation - Experience Elegance — OR BAR 0 Skip to Content Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Open Menu Close Menu Open Menu Close Menu Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us OR Bar’s mission is to create an upscale and welcoming environment that sparks conversation, craft the best cocktails possible with unparalleled service, and remain rooted in our community. PAST The corner of La Jolla and Santa Monica is steeped in gay history. In 1968, 8228 Santa Monica Blvd was Lilian’s—a restaurant recognized for its historical significance in the West Hollywood LGBTQ+ scene. By 1980, this location had become a steadfast community hub as The Gold Coast, an LGBTQ+ gathering space that thrived for 40 years. In 2023, a new golden boy was born. Paying homage to our rich past, OR—which means “gold” in French—harkens back to our glittery disco roots while embracing our mission as a glamorous new space created to serve the community. PRESENT OR Bar is a gleaming beacon of style before you even open the door, thanks to a striking black-and-gold, hand-painted mural by LGBTQ+-owned Londubh Studio. Once inside and under our one-of-a-kind crystal chandelier, it’s easy to see why OR Bar was recently awarded the John Chase Design Award by the City of West Hollywood.  An unwavering attention to detail ensures every finish is carefully selected to make your visit unforgettable. Utilizing only the freshest ingredients and premium liquors, our signature cocktails are always served with a smile.  At OR Bar, everyone is a VIP. FUTURE OR Bar is always pushing forward. From our signature cocktails to seasonal menus and music that ranges from sultry Riviera vibes to all-out disco bangers, OR Bar is both a step back in time and a glimpse into the future. Our continued growth is thanks to the outpouring of love West Hollywood has shown us as one of the city’s newest LGBTQ+ bars. We can’t wait to show you what’s coming next. All that glitters is OR. “I love Los Angeles, and I love Hollywood. They're beautiful. Everybody's plastic, but I love plastic. I want to be plastic.” Andy Warhol 2024 John Chase Award for Art & Design CONSTANCE COOPER Famously known as one of Robert Maplethorpe’s favorite models, Constance started her nightclub experience at NYC’s Pyramid Club, The Roxy and Limelight.  Constance went on to work for Michael Alig at Area, The Underground and The Tunnel and for Susanne Barstch at Copacabana. In LA Constance was snatched up by André Balazs to host Bar Marmont for 12 years. Constance has appeared in countless runway shows from NY to Paris, over 30 music videos and several films. She is now serving full Constance Fridays and Saturdays at Or Bar. Beyond the glitz, it is our staff that makes Or Bar, Or Bar. Customer Service is front and center in our mission. It’s the friendly team that makes your visit enjoyable and handcrafts your favorite Or Bar Cocktails. OR BAR TEAM OR BAR Sunday-Wednesday 11 am-12 am Thursday-Saturday 11 am-2 am OR BAR COFFEE Monday-Sunday 10am - close HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-12pm Mimosas & Bloodys $10 Sunday Martini Social All Day $13 8228 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046 323-380-6060 Private Events - Plan You Event Today — OR BAR 0 Skip to Content Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Open Menu Close Menu Open Menu Close Menu Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us CREATE UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS AT OR BAR Your Event Deserves the OR Bar Backdrop. CONTACT US ELEVATE YOUR GATHERING Step into OR Bar, the quintessence of West Hollywood luxury, ideal for private and corporate events. Our space embodies modern elegance, ready to transform the tone of your occasion, from high-powered corporate gatherings to intimate celebrations. Envision it, then make it happen at OR Bar your private event awaits With state-of-the-art amenities, a customizable layout, and a menu of artisan cocktails, your event will be as memorable as it is distinctive. THE OR BAR THE SET UP OR Bar offers an exclusive venue for private events, accommodating up to 150 guests, with seating arrangements for 65 patrons to ensure comfort and intimacy. AMENITIES Our venue boasts four beautifully designed bathrooms, ensuring that your guests experience the utmost comfort with a touch of elegance. the or bar experience ENTERTAIN With state-of-the-art sound system a good time is always guaranteed. HAND-CRAFTED COCKTAILS Create the perfect artisan cocktails menu for your event. CUSTOMIZE Connect with us to tailor an unforgettable experience. 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OR BAR Sunday-Wednesday 11 am-12 am Thursday-Saturday 11 am-2 am OR BAR COFFEE Monday-Sunday 10am - close HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-12pm Mimosas & Bloodys $10 Sunday Martini Social All Day $13 8228 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046 323-380-6060 Menu Cocktails, Beer, Wine, Coffee & Nosh — OR BAR 0 Skip to Content Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Open Menu Close Menu Open Menu Close Menu Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Cocktails HAPPY HOUR Coffee Nosh OR BAR Sunday-Wednesday 11 am-12 am Thursday-Saturday 11 am-2 am OR BAR COFFEE Monday-Sunday 10am - close HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-12pm Mimosas & Bloodys $10 Sunday Martini Social All Day $13 8228 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046 323-380-6060 OR BAR | Experience Elegance - Visit Today 0 Skip to Content Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Open Menu Close Menu Open Menu Close Menu Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us CLASSY BOOZY RATCHET Crafted cocktails, curated experiences Dive into Or Bar—where West Hollywood rediscovers the disco era's elegance. Think house parties, eclectic art, and a design that seduces. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 4.8 Google Rating “Great music, tasty drinks, and friendly staff. Great for a weeknight or weekend.” Robert Weber-Velez Or Bar, where every cocktail tells a story SPICY MANGO 21 seeds Jalapeno/Cucumber Tequila, Cointreau, Mango Liquid Alchemist, Lime Juice, Agave OR-TINI Vodka or Gin, Olives or Lemon Twist IRIS Nosotros Reposed Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Fever Tree Grapefruit Soda Topped with Butterfly Tea OR 54 Tom of Finland Vodka Liquid Alchemist Passion Fruit, Fresh Lemon Juice, Agave Nectar, Shaken Served up and Topped with Prosecco WORK HAPPIER! Or Bar is your new office. We proudly serve La Colombe Coffee and Richi Teas. Bring your laptop, dog and charm and settle into our comfy sofas for a productive day with delicious coffee, yummy breakfast bites and free fast Wi-Fi. Happenings @ Or Bar Sign up to receive weekly events and deals. Email Address Sign Up We respect your privacy Thank you for signing up. We will hit you up weekly with current Or Bar events and deals. See you soon! OR BAR Sunday-Wednesday 11 am-12 am Thursday-Saturday 11 am-2 am OR BAR COFFEE Monday-Sunday 10am - close HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-12pm Mimosas & Bloodys $10 Sunday Martini Social All Day $13 8228 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046 323-380-6060 Birthdays | Plan Your Celebration Today — OR BAR 0 Skip to Content Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Open Menu Close Menu Open Menu Close Menu Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us We Love Birthdays Book your next Birthday or Celebratory Party with Or Bar and lets make it one to remember! Select from the packages below. Bronze 1-10 Guests 1 Sofa Section Champagne Birthday Presentation Birthday Song No Minimum Weekdays, $500 Minimum Weekends for 3 Hours Silver 11-20 Guests 2 Sofa Sections Champagne Birthday Presentation Birthday Song No Minimum Weekdays, $1000 Minimum Fridays for 3 Hours, Saturdays Last Reservation 7:30PM Gold Groups up to 150 Full or Partial Buyout Birthday Song Custom Printed Menu with Specialty Named Birthday Cocktail Contact us for Pricing and More Bolster your Party Package with… Cake (minimum 48 hour notice): Bronze Package Cake $150 Silver Package Cake $200 for outside cakes there is a $50 cutting fee Balloons: Bronze Package 12 Balloons $50 Silver Package 24 Balloons $100 Create a Tab for your Party or individual payments available Contact us to customize and book… CONTACT US OR BAR Sunday-Wednesday 11 am-12 am Thursday-Saturday 11 am-2 am OR BAR COFFEE Monday-Sunday 10am - close HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-12pm Mimosas & Bloodys $10 Sunday Martini Social All Day $13 8228 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046 323-380-6060 Press — OR BAR 0 Skip to Content Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Open Menu Close Menu Open Menu Close Menu Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Home Menu Happenings Birthdays Private Events Our Story Press Store Contact Us Wallpaper LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE Los Angeles’ best bars for craft cocktails and A-list design From glamorous old Hollywood haunts to trend-setting neighbourhood hangouts, these hotspots serve excellent drinks in an atmosphere unlike anywhere else: West Hollywood has no shortage of great places to party, but prior to 2023, it lacked a truly exceptional cocktail lounge. The remedy, courtesy of Rob Novinger and Stephanie Schestag-Muriano, is the chic, French disco-inspired Or Bar. The space is exquisitely designed, from the exterior hand-painted black-and-gold mural by Londubh Studio to the stunning, custom-made 3,700-piece crystal chandelier and the walls filled with elegant art, including a Ken Price original silkscreen print. Little wonder they took home last year’s John Chase Design Award from the City of West Hollywood. By day Or Bar serves first-rate La Colombe coffee, which they also put to good use at night in their signature Espress-Or Martini. READ ARTICLE VOGUE West Hollywood, an incorporated city within Los Angeles bordering Beverly Hills, the Hollywood Hills, and Hollywood proper, is a picturesque, glamorous spot, featuring jacaranda-lined streets and the mythic Sunset Strip. A queer enclave since the 1960s, WeHo has a long history of being an epicenter for dancing (just listen to “Pink Pony Club” for a preview), shopping, and design. Check out some of Vogue ’s favorite places—including where to stay, eat, and shop—in the neighborhood. “Boys Town isn’t for everyone, so if you’re in the area and want a glamorous retro queer vibe with a decadent martini, go to Or Bar. Across the street is Circus of Books, which has some unique gadgets and interesting literary selections. West Hollywood is a lot more than Vanderpump.” READ ARTICLE Bar None: 10 LGBTQ Nightlife Destinations Beloved by Los Angeles These 10 bars serve to unite L.A.’s LGBTQ+ community The black and gold, crystal-adorned oasis brings out foxy and fluid figures with its disco sounds and sultry sights. Come for door royalty Constance Cooper on Friday and Saturday nights READ ARTICLE The Best Queer Bars In Los Angeles Our favorite spots for queer nightlife in LA. After taking over the legendary Gold Coast space, Or Bar has become a go-to drinking spot in West Hollywood. Yes, the craft cocktails prices are egregious even for Weho, but we appreciate that Or Bar is more than just a four-walled room filled with Britney remixes and 24-year-olds standing around on Grindr. People here are truly hanging out, and if you can believe it, talking. The place skews loungey, but not in a tacky, bottle service kind of way. There are plush, comfy banquettes, and a giant, amoeba-shaped chandelier over the bar. It’s retro, kitschy, and gives off the energy of a well-attended dinner party in Palm Springs. The Infatuation READ ARTICLE LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE Up until recently, West Hollywood had essentially two options for public libations: upscale hotel/private clubs or old-school Santa Monica Boulevard gay bars, with requisite pounding music, G-stringed go-go boys making it rain, and randy, rowdy crowds spilling into the street, margaritas in tow. READ ARTICLE EATER LOS ANGELES In mid-December, a West Hollywood newcomer emerged inside the former Gold Coast Bar, located across the street from Connie & Ted’s called OR Bar (or means gold in French). The bar is a welcome addition after Southern California lost many historic queer bars over the last three years, including the 40-year-old Gold Coast in 2020 and Flaming Saddles, Oil Can Harry’s, and Rage. READ ARTICLE OscOrs Party Red carpet and Academy Awards ceremony viewing party hosted by Merle Ginsberg with commercial break Oscar trivia, bingo and more. Orbar, West Hollywood READ ARTICLE VARIETY EATER LOS ANGELES Across the street from Connie & Ted’s is Or Bar, which resides inside the former Gold Coast. “Or” translates to gold in French, and the room positively radiates thanks to a 3,700-piece crystal chandelier in the middle of the room with black and gold colors throughout. Twists of classic cocktails prevail at Or Bar with coffee drinks available during the day. READ ARTICLE THE INFATUATION Taking over the legendary Gold Coast space, Or Bar is the latest in an exciting batch of new queer spaces to open in West Hollywood—in fact, it’s our favorite of the bunch. Yes, $18 craft cocktails are egregious even for Weho, but we appreciate the fact that Or Bar is more than just another four-walled room filled with stale Britney remixes and 24-year-olds standing around on Grindr. READ ARTICLE weho times The City of West Hollywood welcomes a new gay bar. OR Bar WeHo, located at 8228 Santa Monica Blvd., is having a soft opening this week on Thursday, December 15, 2022, from 6pm-12pm. Co-owner Stephanie Schestag tells WEHO TIMES there has been no press release announcing their opening and that they may stay open later “depending on how the night goes.” READ ARTICLE LOS ANGELES MAGAZINE It’s early on Thursday night—just 7 p.m.—and OR Bar’s happy hour is winding down. Co-owner Rob Novinger, who opened the bar with Stevie Schestag, is tucked into a low-slung couch with a group of friends celebrating a birthday girl who’s sporting a punk rock hair ‘do and a neon green sparkling blazer—stolen from Liberace’s closet. “She’s a friend of mine,” says Novinger, his perfect teeth gleaming against the dark walls and upholstery. “She and her partner are well-known muralists; they painted the outside of the building.” READ ARTICLE the pride West Hollywood welcomed a new gay bar in the city this month. OR Bar WeHo, located at 8228 Santa Monica Blvd. inside the former Gold Coast Bar space, had its soft opening on Dec. 15 and was highly anticipated in the community.  READ ARTICLE PUB CLUB A “modern cocktail lounge” is now the home of the previous Gold Coast location in West Hollywood, CA. Or Bar is inspired by French disco-era decadence reminiscent of the chic nightlife scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s. A press release describes it as “a modern cocktail lounge with a decadent, disco-flavored vibe.” READ ARTICLE TIME OUT When it comes to gay bar and club options in Los Angeles, there’s lots to choose from—and not just in rainbow-dipped West Hollywood. To help you pick the best spots for dancing, boozing, flirting, and cruising in Hollywood, Silver Lake and beyond, check out this list of our favorite gay bars and clubs in L.A.—there are even Pasadena, Venice and Valley options, for those sick of the WeHo scene. Now get out there, tiger. READ ARTICLE WHAT NOW Gold Coast Bar joined the many other longstanding bars that have recently closed, including Flaming Saddles and Rage. Or Bar is paying homage to the previous tenant with its name, with Or translating to “gold” in French.  READ ARTICLE Q VOICE NEWS Former “​​Fashion Police” co-host George Kotsiopoulos is a co-owner of Or Bar, a new West Hollywood gay bar that has taken over the space once occupied by the venerable Gold Coast. READ ARTICLE OR BAR Sunday-Wednesday 11 am-12 am Thursday-Saturday 11 am-2 am OR BAR COFFEE Monday-Sunday 10am - close HAPPY HOUR Monday-Friday 4pm-7pm Saturday & Sunday 10am-12pm Mimosas & Bloodys $10 Sunday Martini Social All Day $13 8228 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90046 323-380-6060