213's Doheny Set to Relaunch as Caña Rum Bar
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES — Your odds of getting in may vary as final tweaks take place, but 213's members-only Doheny is currently soft-open as the new Caña Rum Bar at the Doheny. Membership is still required, but dues have dropped to a much more affordable $20 and only one guest in the party needs to be a member.
The Doheny interior is staying largely intact, but 213 designer Ricki Kline is making a few subtle changes to the small venue.
Most of the changes are in the menu, which now features rums from around the world. The price drop has extended to more than just dues; drinks are sporting more reasonable price tags as well.
The change gives 213 a trio of bars built around a particular drink, with Seven Grand (whisky), Las Perlas (tequila & mezcal) and now Caña (rum).
An official opening date has yet to be set.
Update (Wednesday): Official info for Caña went out today. Official soft-open is on Thursday, March 18. They're saying "over 140 small-batch rums." 6pm to 2am Monday through Friday, 7pm to 2am on Saturday, private parties only on Sunday.
Cana Rum Bar at The Doheny / Petroleum Building / 714 W. Olympic
Alex Brideau III on March 16, 2010, at 01:27AM – #1
Any word on eats to be included on the menu?
Guest on March 16, 2010, at 07:08AM – #2
How does one even become a member? Or is it more if you have to ask this question you ain't becoming a member?
Dave on March 16, 2010, at 01:14PM – #3
Oh man, Doheny members must be P!SSED. I think it cost $2500/yr to be a member, and initial signup fee of $2500 too.
Ankur on March 16, 2010, at 01:16PM – #4
haha, suckerssssssssssssss
I hated the tude that went along with that place. A guy brought us our drinks, and then dropped 1/5 of a 25 dollar drink on my phone, with no apologies.
wanker.
Eric Richardson (@blogdowntown) on March 16, 2010, at 03:17PM – #5
Alex: I don't believe there is any food.
Guest: You just show up and ask to become a member. That's really the way it has always worked, just now with very different numbers.
Dave: My understanding is that they're doing a credit system for Doheny members.
Downtownie on March 17, 2010, at 10:53AM – #6
I guess not enough people wanted to pay a bunch of money for bad attitude, bad drinks and rusty lawn furniture with a hidden parking lot entrance. I went and had the WORST french martini of my life. Maybe since they are focusing on one type of alcohol they'll figure out how to make good drinks like they did at 7 Grand.