Beloved LA nightlife staple suddenly shutters after nearly 10 years

Last stop. Electric Owl, the railway-themed West Hollywood haunt beloved for its retro train-car aesthetics and happy hour hangs, has abruptly hit the brakes after nearly a decade in business. Located just off Sunset Boulevard, the restaurant and bar announced the news on Instagram on Tuesday. Electric Owl in West Hollywood is closing after 10 years in business. Instagram/@electricowl.la “After almost 10 incredible years, Electric Owl has closed its doors,” owners wrote in a farewell post. “We’re deeply grateful to everyone who walked through them, worked beside us, and made this place what it was.” The restaurant did not give a reason for the sudden closure, and customers caught off guard were left reeling in the comments. Conceived by chef Ernesto Uchimura, Electric Owl was built on a tr