Employees Only Establishment Closing In West Hollywood

September 10, 2026 ·

Photo by Jakub Dziubak.

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On Monday, September 7, the popular West Hollywood bar Employees Only announced it will be closing its doors after 8 years. The famed bar will host its final night on September 27,

Employees Only is located at 7953 Santa Monica Blvd. and has served the community of West Hollywood and tourists since April 18, 2018. The bar was originally opened as a second location to the New York location which has been open in New York City since December 2004. Employees Only has been famous for their craft cocktails and lively music, adding to the West Hollywood nightlife scene. 

The closure was announced via the Employees Only Instagram page. 

“We’re incredibly grateful for the people who worked alongside us, supported us, celebrated with us, and brought so much life and joy into this space,” the Instagram post reads. “We still have a few weeks left, and we hope to spend them with the people who have been part of EO along the way. Join us for one last drink before we close our doors on September 27th.”

Employees Only is still open for a few more weeks, with hours ranging from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Thursday through Saturday and 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Wednesday and Sunday.

By Ryley Metten

Next Post

Brush Fire Reported Near Getty Center

BEL AIR—On Wednesday, September 9, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported a brush fire at 4:17 p.m. on the Northbound 405 freeway. Smoke could be billowing in the sky from miles away. As a result, evacuation warning issues for Genasys…
Read
Previous Post

WeHo Reminds City Of Jane Austen Improv Theater

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On September 9, the city of West Hollywood issued a reminder that the Free Theatre in the Parks is returning with Impro Theatre’s play Jane Austen UnScripted. The play will be improvised on the spot based on audience suggestions,…
Read
Random Post

Body Builder Wards Off Would Be Robbers

WEST HOLLYWOOD—On February 28, at approximately 2 p.m., a West Hollywood dog walker fought off would be thieves who attempted to steal his watch. The victim of the attack was later identified as Rocco DiStefano, 29, who is a body…
Read
Random Post

Body Discovered In Tesla Registered To Singer, D4VD

HOLLYWOOD HILLS—On Monday, September 8, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) deputies were called to the Tow Yard used by Hollywood Tow Service located at 1015 N. Mansfield Avenue due to a foul smell that was emitted from a 2023…
Read
Random Post

Suspect Who Fatally Shot Bilal Bin Abdullah Wanted By LAPD

TOPANGA—The Los Angeles Police Department’s Valley Bureau Homicide detectives are asking for the public’s assistance in providing any information that would lead to the identification and arrest of the suspect involved in the murder of Bilal Bin Abdullah, 43, of…
Read
Random Post

Free In Person CERT Training Starts February 24

MALIBU—The city of Malibu is preparing for individuals to sign up now for Malibu's FREE Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Training Course starting February 24 at the Malibu City Hall. Learn how to prepare for wildfires, earthquakes & other disasters.…
Read