The LA social chair (Bolt) and I are trying to decide where to hold the first WSO meetup/happy hour (hopefully later this month).
Suggestions he had:
Bar in Century City area (easiest access for the most people)
Event time: approx 8PM-10M
Not the same night as a Lakers game so people from downtown can get there more easily
Additional criteria:
Not too crowded on a Wed or Thur night
Have a good meeting area / table / bar area that can accommodate 5-10 people
+ if they have a happy hour going on, good drinks, good service
+ if it is an all-ages place so some college students can attend as well
Dates we're shooting for: November 28th or 29th
Thoughts monkeys? Thanks!
LA Monkeys --
I hope we can all find a place and time to meet up and grab a beer! SmithHouse came highly recommended from a friend of mine who works in Century City as a good place for the meet up.
http://www.smithhousela.com/
I haven't been there, but it looks promising from the website. Who's in? I know there are some LA monkeys lurking out there somewhere.
-BOLT
Second SmithHouse. BJs might work as well.
Steingarten. Right next to Hillcrest Country Club/ Cheviot Park
Great after work place. Good happy hour atmosphere. Big tables. Free parking after 7.
Dogs, Burgers, Salads, A+ Beer.
http://www.steingartenla.com/
SmithHouse is great. Good beer selection and good food.
I'm in when the location is finalized
Sounds like there is good support for SmithHouse. Steingarten looks cool, so let's save that for next time. I propose:
November 29 7:30 pm
SmithHouse http://www.smithhousela.com/ 10351 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
Who can make it?
made the event page here: http://www.wallstreetoasis.com/event/los-angeles-wso-meetup-nov-29th-73…
Banker hangouts in LA? (Originally Posted: 11/30/2010)
Where do all the LA bankers hang out? Besides at their desks, I mean. Maybe I've been reading too much LSO, but I imagine there's very little pull for a banker in LA as there is in NY. Regardless, are there certain bars or clubs that you all frequent? I just landed a gig so I wanted to join the cool guys haha
I'd like to know as well, I'm working in Century City.
There is no designated hangouts. LA is very spread out as most of you know and it all depends. Younger bankers tend to hang out around Hollywood and Santa Monica I'd say. As far as places to go in LA:
-Santa Monica bars (Third St area) -Venice Bars -Hollywood night clubs -Beverly Hills restaurants -DT lounges/bars
Is The Standard still hot? And I would assume that the million clubs that are always popping up in Hollywood are top spots as well
I think if you told a girl in LA that you're in banking, she'll assume you are a clerk at Bank of America.
why would anyone want to hang out at a "banker bar"?...i always view these types of lists more as "places to avoid" than anything else
Standard is always a cool lounge to kick it at for a mellow night. It's still the best place in DT.
Everyone knows Hollywood is the best place to be. You don't need to have money, you just need to a) either know people or b) be known. Clubs vary by night with the type of talent they have to offer.
Spots by nights:
Sunday Drais Mon Teddys Tues Premiere, MyStudio Wed Colony, Las Palmas, Supperclub, Drais Thurs MyStudio Fri Las Palmas, Colony Sat Guys & Dolls Colony
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