Echo Park just got its neighborhood clubhouse back. The Holloway, a bar many locals remember fondly, quietly reopened on Thursday, March 26, bringing back burgers, cold beers, and plenty of TVs right as the Dodgers' season starts to heat up. The revived space leans into a low-key, clubhouse-style vibe, with shuffleboard, a dartboard, and a covered patio that clearly caters to regulars more than one-and-done bar crawlers.
Owners Don Andes and Jena Corbin have brought the Holloway back to its former Echo Park Avenue address and trimmed the concept to focus on classic bar food and straightforward cocktails, as reported by Eater LA. The tight menu sticks to the hits: a burger, a footlong hot dog, and a chicken Milanesa sandwich. Drinks run from a “perfect” Manhattan and martini to a Dodger margarita, alongside beers like Guinness and Modelo. Doors opened at noon on March 26, with the bar planning extended hours and weekend programming to kick off its return.
Owners And Echo Park Roots
Andes and creative director Corbin are already familiar faces in the neighborhood. The pair previously launched Little Joy and the Lonely Oyster, projects that helped cement their local credentials and give the Holloway a ready-made audience, according to EatDrinkLA. Their comeback on the 1300 block leans into that history, positioning the bar as a spot that is very much for Echo Park, not just passing traffic.
Menu, Look, and Feel
Inside, the Holloway plays it warm and unfussy. There is plenty of wood, deep green walls, and shelves lined with sports memorabilia, with casual seating that invites you to settle in for a full game rather than a quick drink. One side is given over to games, the other to a long bar, with an outdoor patio tying it all together. The setup nods to the original Holloway’s sports-bar roots while dialing in a more relaxed clubhouse atmosphere instead of a purely TV-first, high-volume dive. Time Out chronicled that first incarnation when the bar initially opened in 2014, and the new version keeps that lineage in sight.
Opening Weekend And What To Expect
The reopening is intentionally soft and neighborhood-focused. Opening-weekend plans include an industry-friendly extended happy hour, music, and a brunch setup to slide the bar back into Echo Park’s regular rotation without too much fanfare all at once. First-timers can expect classic pours, cold beers, and a tight food menu built for sharing while you catch the game or claim your spot at the shuffleboard table.
