ABOUT US
Crafting a Formula
When creating The Sharpe Bar, I asked myself: What makes the bar and cocktail experience special? Sure, there are pretty drinks, there’s always a new and interesting tool or technique, and being the premiere “mixology” aficionado has is merits too. There are many great bartenders and services available, some of whom rely on one, or all of the major notes. What did I feel personally, binds them all? The guests.
At Sharpe, we aim to be more than the drinks, more than the flashy tricks, more than “wow” factor…but the “YOU” factor. You, the event coordinator. You, the subject of celebration. You, the guest at any event we’re serving. I have gathered a team around their kindness and approachability in creating comfortable interactions. Professionalism and technical savvy that allows guests to order (or inquire) with confidence. The Sharpe Bar is a most intentional blend of showmanship, warmth, knowledge, and efficiency, wrapped in subtle cool. Ideal service is meant to look good, its drinks are meant to taste good, and its guests are meant to feel good about the quality of the experience. -Ryan (Founder)
The Sharpe Bar evolved from a tailgate party side project in 2020. Ryan, the bar manager of DTLA nightlife staple The Association LA, tailored an abbreviated cocktail menu for family and friends at SoFi Stadium, home of the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams. Over the course of a season, The Sharpe Bar became a familiar sight at Rams tailgates. With an emphasis on quality drinks and welcoming camaraderie, The Sharpe Bar brought cocktail bar quality to a most unlikely place: a bustling stadium parking lot. The evolution of functional planning allowed for smart setup, engaging bar service, and swift breakdown in the span of a few hours. While seasonal tailgates remain a labor of love for Ryan and The Sharpe Bar, its expansion to the event space was the natural evolution of the off-site bar experience. That model remains the basis for The Sharpe Bar’s current event program, lending professional-grade services to weddings, birthdays, and corporate gatherings across Southern California.
A Pre-Sharpe Pre-Game Ritual
The Collective of caring
The Sharpe Bar’s staff have worked alongside one another for years and share a tremendous range of service experience in professional settings. Together we’re a collection of experienced high-volume craft bartenders, but as individuals we count former servers, hosts, barbacks, lead bartenders, managers, beverage directors and brand ambassadors among us. Our collective efforts have run bars, nightclubs, and restaurants across Los Angeles. We can pour, we can shake, we can craft your next favorite drink… but it’s our shared understanding of what makes a great service experience that makes our service top tier. Our services are based on an appreciation for the presentation of bartending; the theatre, the skill, the style, and the visible enjoyment of a focused barman (or woman) at work. We operate on a principle of mutual interest and respect, to lend our best efforts and energy to the safe enjoyment of our guests.