The Good Luck Bar

• Cuisine(s): Asian
• Hours: Sun, Sat 8pm-2am, Mon-Fri 7pm-2am
• Parking: Valet

Description

You may not get "lucky" in the romantic sense at Good Luck Bar, but even if you exit alone, it's hard not to leave with a smile on your face. Good Luck has been around over a decade, and it is arguably one of the most beautiful bars in the area, rivaling any Chinese restaurant in town (and that includes Chinatown). Bathed in dim red light, the place is filled with gilded lanterns (old and new), dragon sculptures, Chinese art, covered with black-and-red flocked wallpaper. Even the ceiling is ornate, an eye-catching square design etched in gold and green. Even with so much to look at, Good Luck manages to seem neither tacky nor fancy. Perhaps it's the crowd that frequents the place that gives it its homey, chill vibe. Silver Lake, Los Feliz and Hollywood residents looking for a post-dinner or movie nightcap (the Vista Theatre's around the corner) make up the bulk of the crowd. With its gorgeous Asian ambiance, nicely packed jukebox, good selection of drinks and friendly servers, it's no ancient Chinese secret why this one's full every night of the week.