Invention

Kick back and relax at one of LA’s oldest and most iconic bars. Voted the best-looking bar in DTLA, our pre-Prohibition-inspired space is the ideal place to socialize or work over high-quality, handcrafted cocktails—including recipes from LAAC’s own historic archives. Dine on fresh, seasonal dishes, order from a deep and diverse wine list, and enjoy the upscale, heritage-infused comfort of this incredibly unique environment featuring 180-degree views of the LA skyline.

Snack Menu
Daily | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Dinner Menu

Monday–Saturday |4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Sunday | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MENU
Bar Bites
  • MEZZE PLATTER18hummus, mixed olives, feta, lavash | V
  • CAESAR SALAD16romain, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing add: avocado | 3, chicken | 6, shrimp | 6, salmon | 9, steak | 9
  • WILD ARUGULA SALAD17fennel, grapefruit, parmesan cheese, basil vinaigrette add: avocado | 3, chicken | 6, shrimp | 6, salmon | 9, steak | 9 V, GF
  • BABY KALE SALAD18peach, hazelnut, feta cheese, tomato vinaigrette add: avocado | 3, chicken | 6, shrimp | 6, salmon | 9, steak | 9 V, GF
  • GRILLED CHICKEN AVOCADO WRAP20lettuce, carrot, cilantro, pepperjack cheese, chipotle mayo, flour tortilla | GF
  • BEEF SLIDERS19crispy onion, american cheese, horseraddish aioli, fries add: avocado | 3 - impossible available
  • WAGYU CHEESEBURGER26lettuce, tomato, red onion, american cheese, 1000 isalnd dressing, hawaiian bun, fries add: avocado | 3 - impossible available
  • THICK CUT FRIES9VGN
  • ONION RINGS10sour cream and onion dip | V
  • TRUFFLE FRIES12garlic, parmesan, parsley | V
  • SIDE SALAD9carrot, tomato, red onion, balsamic vinaigrette | VGN, GF
Appetizers
  • MEZZE PLATTER18Hummus, Mixed Olives, Feta, Lavash
  • Hamachi Crispy Rice19Scallion, Spicy Mayo, Jalapeno Ponzu
  • Blue Prawns28Picholine Olive, Crispy Brioche, Brown Butter Caper
  • Popcorn Chicken17Thai Basil, Shishito, Yuzu Aioli
  • Lamb Ribs 24Gochujang Glaze, Puffed Wild Rice
  • Beef Sliders19Crispy Onion, American Cheese, Horseradish Aioli, Fries - Impossible Available (add avocado +3)
Salads
  • CaeSAR SALAD16romaine, parmesan, croutons, caesar dressing ADD: avocado +3, chicken +6, shrimp +6, salmon +9, steak +9
  • Wild Arugula Salad17Fennel, Grapefruit, Feta Cheese, Basil Vinaigrette
  • Baby Kale Salad18Peach, Hazelnut, Goat Cheese, Tomato Vinaigrette
Tacos
  • Mushroom Tacos19Asada Marinated, Chayote Slaw, Cilantro, Salsa Macha
  • Crispy Baja Fish Tacos20Cole Slaw, Pico De Gallo, Salsa Verde
  • Korean Short Rib Tacos23Onion, Cucumber, Cilantro, Rice Wine Vinaigrette
Entreés
  • Tofu Larb24Cilantro, Lemongrass, Red Onion, Sweet Chili
  • Fettuccine Pomodoro27Rapini, Asparagus, Whipped Ricotta, Tomato Basil
  • Miso Salmon33Yu Choy, Japanese Eggplant, Crispy Enoki
  • Roasted Chicken Breast31Maitake, Baby Carrot, Fingerling Potato, Chicken Jus
  • Wagyu Cheeseburger26Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, American Cheese, 1000 Island Dressing, Hawaiian Bun, Fries - Impossible Available (add avocado +3)
  • Steak Frites3810oz Hanger Steak, Au Poivre
Dessert
  • Salted Caramel Pecan Pie15Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
  • Cheesecake15Black Sesame Praline
  • Triple Chocolate Mousse15berries, Chantilly Cream
  • Seasonal Ice Cream & Sorbets7

20% Service Charge + Sales Tax

Cocktails Seasonal
  • Holly Berry 16Celaya Reposado Tequila, House-Made Cranberry Curacao Luxardo Marachino Liqueur, Lime
  • Cabin in the Woods17Old Potrero Rye Whiskey, Grade A Maple, Fee Brother’s Black, Walnut Bitters, Spiced & Glazed Pork Belly Lardon
  • Oaxacan in a Winter Wonderland16Raicilla De Una, House Sweet Vermouth Blend, Lazzaroni Fernet
  • Apple Picking Season16Copper Kings Apple Brandy, House-Made Apple Curacao, Lo-Fi Gentian Amaro, Lemon
  • Jiagxi in January 16Amass Gin, Luxardo Apricot, St Elizabeth Allspice Dram, Kumquat, Lime, Demerara
Club Classic
  • 20th Century16Plymouth Gin, Lillet Blanc, Marie Brizard Crème de Cacao, Lemon
  • Philadelphia Fish House Punch16Appleton Jamaican Rum, Pierre Ferand 1984 Cognac, Mathilde Peche, Black Tea, Lemon, Nutmeg
  • Bobby Burns17Mortlach 12 Year Scotch, House Vermouth Blend, Benedictine Shortbread Cookie