A New Secret Cocktail Bar Hiding Behind Mom Wolf in Hollywood

Over the weekend, a brand new Hollywood cocktail bar bearing a galactic identify opened with a glamorous bang. Mars is situated instantly behind Mom Wolf — they're not affiliated, although — within the historic Citizen Information constructing. The opening of the bar brings with it unique vibes (it has already launched a membership program), uncommon spirits, wine, beer, and a compelling cocktail menu.

Mars is led by SBE and Ten 5 Hospitality veteran Giancarlo Pagani by way of his new firm, Pagani Hospitality. Pagani wished to create an unique room within the unused area. Mars has a curated a la carte drinks menu with some uncommon spirits, a format that matches comfortably into Hollywood's bottle service tradition. Though Mars is Pagani's imaginative and prescient, Lauren Borisoff of Borisoff Design Studio introduced the area collectively.

Cupboards with uncommon member's bottles line one wall, whereas Italian-inspired murals and mirrors anchor the others, with intricate tapestries draped all through. Drinkers can sit on plush chairs and leather-based sofas within the indoor-outdoor area, which has room for about 250 folks.

A yellow rum-filled cocktail in a martini glass at the Mars cocktail bar in Hollywood. — Apollo with Bacardi 8 Rum, pineapple rum, lime, Crème de Banane liqueur and banana foam.

Cocktails vary from $20 to $23 with choices just like the Belluci, made with Codigo tequila, Del Maguey mezcal, lime, basil, strawberry black pepper syrup and Tajín verde. The Apollo is shaken with Bacardi 8, pineapple rum, lime, Crème de Banane liqueur and banana foam. There’s a barely soiled martini on the menu, some beers and wines from Sonoma and Napa, Italy, France, Armenia and Australia. The champagne record leans on the costly aspect, like a $1,100 bottle of Louis Roederer Cristal. On the spirit aspect, the Mars workforce secured a Bushmills 25 whiskey amongst different distinguished distillers, together with vodkas, agave spirit, scotch, cognac and a Yamazaki 12.

Mars is open to the general public, however its membership program ups the ante on the within expertise. Membership prices $5,000 per 12 months and consists of precedence seating, entry to Mars' uncommon spirit stock, invitations to particular occasions, and a customized spirit cupboard emblazoned with the member's identify. Members are additionally allowed to deliver bottles exterior and revel in them within the lounge. Mars is surrounded by different nightlife hotspots together with Dream Hollywood, the Lodge Cafe and the rooftop of Grandmaster Recorders.

Mars is situated at 1545 Wilcox Avenue. Hours are Thursday by way of Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. For info, reservations and membership particulars, go to www.marshollywood.com.