LA vintage airplane bar closing after just 16-month run as last flight date revealed

Failure to launch?Aviator Melrose, a retro airplane-themed Los Angeles bar and restaurant outfitted with vintage plane seats and a swanky airport lounge, is permanently closing this weekend after just one year in business.But as the bar approaches its final descent, some Angelenos say it’s the first they’ve heard of the joint.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story The bar announced its departure in an Instagram post.“After so many unforgettable nights, incredible memories, and wonderful people we’ve had the pleasure of meeting along the way, we’ve made the difficult decision to close The Aviator Melrose,” the post read.“What started as a dream of creating a special place for people to come together turned into something that meant so much more to us.”The bar did not say why it was closing, but said that their final day of business would be Saturday, Nov.

14.The bar will serve drinks only, with its kitchen already closed.Opened in July 2025, Aviator transformed a typical LA storefront into a space-age time capsule.

The main area of the bar transports patrons into a midcentury airplane cabin, complete with vintage orange airplane seats, windows and even overhead bins decorated with retro luggage.Cocktails ranged from $19 to $24, with classics including martinis, Manhattans and old fashioneds.The bar also served wine and beer.Aviator also offered a small selection of food, including crispy popcorn chicken, mini beef sliders and airplane staples like warm nuts.

On the pricier side, the bar offered an $85 “sky-high baked potato” topped with crème fraiche, chives and caviar.To complete the in-flight experience, servers wore flight attendant uniforms and delivered drinks on rolling carts.Tables were topped with travel-themed props, including passpor...