Barney's Beanery

In the Greater Los Angeles Area, there is a chain of gastropubs called Barney's Beanery. It was established in 1920 by John "Barney" Anthony in Berkeley, California, and transferred to West Hollywood in 1927 along what is now State Route 2 (U.S. Route 66). In addition to the original location in West Hollywood, Barney's Beanery also had outposts in Burbank, Pasadena (taking over the first floor of Q's Billiards at 99 East Colorado Boulevard), Santa Monica, Westwood, Redondo Beach at the Redondo Beach Pier, and Pasadena's Q's Billiards).

People from various walks of life, including artists, writers, and other celebrities, frequented Barney because of its location, availability of credit, and sporadic food giveaways. Clara Bow, Clark Gable, Errol Flynn, Judy Garland, and Rita Hayworth, among other veteran Hollywood actors, frequently appeared in those days. Jim Morrison and Janis Joplin started frequenting the nearby Sunset Strip in the 1960s, which had developed into a significant music hub (Joplin visited Barney's for her final time before passing away in October 1970).

Location: 8447 Santa Monica Blvd, Hollywood
Phone: 323-654-2287
Website: barneysbeanery.com