The Below Decks

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The Below Decks is a private, invite-only tiki bar in Los Angeles, with focus on the elements that make up a true tiki bar (Tiki, Exotica, Pre-Tiki, Nautical, Mid-Century), and also well-crafted cocktails, in that order. Dedicated to those merry souls who make drinking a pleasure; who achieve contentedness long before capacity; and who, whenever they drink, prove able to carry it, enjoy it and remain gentlemen.

A Saint Patrick’s Day Mint Julep in The Below Decks …
03/18/2026

A Saint Patrick’s Day Mint Julep in The Below Decks …

Philip Greene explores the Hurricane
03/05/2026

Philip Greene explores the Hurricane

New evidence suggests the neon-red rum classic may have originated far from Bourbon Street—possibly at a lakeside resort in Wisconsin’s North Woods.

Such sad news. We’ll miss you, Tiki Diablo, Daniel Gallardo. I’ll be raising a mug, your mug, tonight in The Below Dec...
02/06/2026

Such sad news. We’ll miss you, Tiki Diablo, Daniel Gallardo. I’ll be raising a mug, your mug, tonight in The Below Decks, thanking and thinking of you, and how you left the world a better place.

This looks to be a pretty special, can’t-miss, fun night!January 26Event DescriptionStep behind the bar at one of LA’s m...
01/16/2026

This looks to be a pretty special, can’t-miss, fun night!

January 26

Event Description
Step behind the bar at one of LA’s most influential cocktail rooms. Drawing from eight years behind the bar at The Varnish, this class offers an inside look at the techniques, training philosophy, and drink-building concepts that shaped how a generation of bartenders learned the craft. Together, we’ll make three cocktails: an original of Sari's, The Varnish’s famously precise approach to the classic Martini, and a yet-to-be-revealed fan favorite. Along the way, Sari will share the training methods, repetition, and attention to detail that made drinks at The Varnish feel effortless (even when they weren’t), along with stories from behind the bar that explain why things were done the way they were. Expect practical skills, an insider perspective, and a deeper understanding of what goes into truly great cocktails.

After the class experience concludes, the party can continue in Pals bar. Reconnect with old friends and share a drink together.

About this event
This experience is meant for old fans of the Varnish, newcomers wanting to learn from a cocktail expert, and anyone in between! Bring friends, a willingness to learn, and have a great time!

Event Location
555 n Spring Street

suite 106

Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Good times
01/12/2026

Good times

And yes, in case you’re wondering, I got it!
01/11/2026

And yes, in case you’re wondering, I got it!

Thought it had been lost. Now displayed in The Below Decks.
01/03/2026

Thought it had been lost. Now displayed in The Below Decks.

"Our Favorite Cocktails of 2025"
12/16/2025

"Our Favorite Cocktails of 2025"

A frozen Mexican Martini, a savory tomato highball and a whipped cream-topped Margarita were among the most memorable drinks of the year.

20 of the best holiday pop-up bars in Los Angeles
12/02/2025

20 of the best holiday pop-up bars in Los Angeles

Sip on seasonal cocktails at some of L.A.'s best holiday pop-up bars, including a classic Mexican American haunt in Sherman Oaks and a soulful seafood destination in downtown L.A.

Veda-Roux is looking forward to New Orleans …
11/30/2025

Veda-Roux is looking forward to New Orleans …

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11/30/2025

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4905 Freret St
New Orleans, LA
70115

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