A gritty-looking former pawn shop on Melrose in WeHo, Pawn Shop is an ambitious new bar and restaurant concept aiming to create LA’s premier sports bar (or ‘cultural hub’ as they call it).
Backed by a James Beard Award-winning chef (Tony Messina) alongside some serious investors including Mark Cuban, Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman, and former Angel City captain Ali Riley, the space looks absolutely stunning and appears set to take the mantle of LA sports-watching hotspot.
Their website doesn’t even have the full menu posted yet, but it looks like an elevated take on your typical bar food and drinks. This Eater profile gives a preview of what to expect.
If you’re looking for a buzzy new spot to catch a World Cup game or even thinking about new options for football, this is a great one to have on your radar.
Basics:
Reservations for up to 8 people can be made at OpenTable.
Food menu isn’t posted yet, but OpenTable has the cost range at $31-50. I’d bank on your standard elevated LA restaurant/bar prices.
Private Room:
Group size: 7-30 people
Event deck overview of the different spaces and options (here)
Rough costs:
Suite for 10–12 guests: $2,500 food & beverage minimum (plus tax).
Larger suite for up to 25 guests: $8,750 food & beverage minimum (plus tax).
Contact: [email protected] - you’ll likely hear from event director Camila Paixao, who will give costs, which vary based on group size and the event.
Links to send your client:
Added Value: I like this option because it can draw in both your classic sports fans and your clients interested in buzzy new restaurants and swanky cocktails. The Venn diagram of people who want smoked oysters while watching sports may be bigger than you think.
