Bona Ventura

West Hollywood, Santa Monica Boulevard · Los Angeles

Formosa Cafe

Casual bar

Bar and restaurant founded in 1925 by prize-fighter Jimmy Bernstein in a Red Car trolley by the United Artists lot, restored by the 1933 Group and reopened in 2019. The LA Conservancy gave the rehabilitation a preservation award.

Address
7156 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046
Hours
Mon-Wed 12:00-23:00; Thu-Sat 12:00-24:00; Sun 12:00-23:00 (Google hours via Wanderlog, 2026-10)
Best time to go
Evening, Late night · About 1.5 h
Price
Price not verified
Price level
$$

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  • Ask for a seat in the trolley car

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