Prohibition may have ended in 1933, but a new whiskey lounge with a light spin on the name is bringing back the forbidden aesthetic of the time.

Located in Downtown LA, the Winston Street lounge and kitchen serves as the second concept of the brand with its predecessor in Riverside. Opening its doors in April, Proabition Downtown LA is two levels of eye catching design from the floor tiles to the art covering the walls. With multiple rooms each with their own distinct personality, there’s a memorable piece of the lounge for anyone who steps inside. Whether you want to dine in the garden space where greenery and plants run to the ceiling, within the blue-mystical main area that easily becomes a booming nightclub, or the seductive space – The Monocle, tucked downstairs there’s a Proabition room to fit any mood.

As beautiful as the space is, my focus quickly turned to the food.

Looking towards their specialty cocktails, it is clear to see that their menu was designed to showcase drinks of varying levels of creativity. Incorporating floral, citrus, and sweet elements, their drinks find a beautiful balance mixing premium liquor and individual flavor components.

Serving shareable plates just right for friends or enough to satisfy a solo diner, Proabition’s menu has well-sized portions and a broad array of dishes. From vegan and gluten free Brussel Sprouts ($9), Salmon ($26), Hangar Steak ($24) and Carrot Cake ($14), the chef and his team have made it easy to please the tastes of those looking over the menu.

The arrival of Proabition to Downtown LA has brought a beautiful lounge and restaurant to the neighborhood. This is apparent from the interior design, the smooth cocktails, and the carefully planned menu. If you’re looking for a captivating location to spend the evening with delicious food, make Proabition that place.

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Address: 117 Winston Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
Hours: Tuesday through Thursday – 5:00pm to 12:00am, Friday & Saturday – 5:00pm to 2:00am, Sunday 5:00pm to 12:00am, and closed Monday.
Phone: (213) 414-7411
Social: Website, Instagram, and Facebook.