Travel Back In Time At 9 Of L.A.'s Oldest & Most Historic Bars

The Townhouse and Del Monte Speakeasy

Established in 1915, The Townhouse is one of L.A.'s oldest bars rich in wild history. Its basement, Del Monte Speakeasy, served as an actual speakeasy for people to get their fix during the Prohibition Era. Back then, alcohol was smuggled through underground tunnels from the Abbot Kinney Pier to its basement where it boasted a lively nightlife scene.  Although there's no longer an illegal element to bar, Townhouse still embodies a rich vintage 1920s atmosphere. Today, Del Monte Speakeasy boasts burlesque shows, live jazz and spectacular hand-crafted cocktails reminiscent of its earlier era. Make your way to Townhouse and creep down to the basement to see how L.A.'s original party animals let loose for a night. [Photos Via] Townhouse and Del Monte Speakeasy 52 Windward Ave. Venice 90291