Old Lightning

GUEST BARTENDER NIGHT AT OLD LIGHTNING ⚡🍸

Old Lightning’s Guest Bartender Series continues on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, featuring Bryan P. behind the bar for one special night.

Expect creative cocktails, great energy, and the intimate atmosphere that makes Old Lightning one of Venice’s most unique places to drink. This is your chance to experience Bryan P.’s style up close, discover something new in your glass, and spend the evening surrounded by fellow cocktail lovers.

📅 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
📍 Old Lightning | Venice
🍸 Featuring Guest Bartender Bryan P.

Space is limited, so gather your crew and make plans now.

Come for the cocktails. Stay for the experience. Raise a glass with Bryan P. at Old Lightning.

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AN EXCLUSIVE EVENING WITH MICHTER’S BOURBON AT OLD LIGHTNING 🥃

Wh***ey lovers, this is an evening you won’t want to miss.

Join us at Old Lightning on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 6–9 PM for An Exclusive Evening with Michter’s Bourbon, featuring Master Distiller Dan McKee.

Step inside Old Lightning for an intimate night celebrating exceptional American wh***ey and the craftsmanship behind Michter’s. This is a rare opportunity to spend the evening with Dan McKee, learn more about the passion and process behind the bourbon, and enjoy an experience created for those who truly appreciate a great pour.

🥃 Michter’s Bourbon
⭐ Featuring Master Distiller Dan McKee
📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 6 PM – 9 PM
📍 Old Lightning | Venice, CA

Space at Old Lightning is intimate and limited—make your plans now on OpenTable and join us for an unforgettable evening of bourbon, conversation, and exceptional spirits.

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Mishka B. returns to where it all started.

Join us at Old Lightning on Tuesday, August 18 as Scopa & Old Lightning alum Mishka B. steps back behind the bar for one night of good drinks, old friends, and a little trouble.

Featuring:

-GOLDEN LANTERN
Suntory Toki • Cantaloupe Oleo • Lemon • Bitters

-SUNFACE
El Tesoro Blanco • Lime • Agave • Sungold Tomatoes • Black Pepper

-THE ASCOT
K**b Creek 12yr • Amontillado Sherry • Saliza Amaretto Liqueur • Cynar

📍 Old Lightning
2905 Washington Blvd. • Venice

Reservations available on OpenTable.

Come early. Stay late. Welcome Mishka home.

This Wednesday, May 27th, Old Lightning is the destination ⚡️

Join us from 5:00PM–6:00PM for a special one-hour experience featuring Salvador “Chava” Rosales Trejo, elevated tequila tasting, rare pours, and the perfect midweek atmosphere. This will be the spot to be for some amazing tastings and some great tequila advice.

Limited time. Limited hour. Maximum vibe.
Come early, stay late. 🍸

📍 Venice, California
🗓 Wednesday, May 27, 2026
⏰ 5PM–6PM

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✅ We're Now Officially on

All reservations are now live on OpenTable exclusively.

To book your next visit:
👉🏻 Visit our profile or website
► Tap the "Reserve" link
📆 Choose your date and time

All previously booked reservations remain confirmed, no further action is needed.

We appreciate your support during this transition and look forward to continuing to serve you.

Valentine's Week.
One ounce of Plantin Kaviari caviar.
Ossetra or Baeri.
Firm pearls, clean brine, no shortcuts.
Paired with your choice:

Delamotte Blanc de Blancs, Le Mesnil, Fifth oldest house. Sister to Salon.
Mineral-driven Chardonnay with the kind of precision that doesn't announce itself.

Telmont Premium Réserve Rosé 1912. Now under Rémy Cointreau.
Fresh, vibrant, produced with restraint.

This is how we mark the week.
Limited quantities.
February 12–13, 15–16.
Reserve your table.

Four Roses Blend of Straight Bourbons, 1956.
70 years old. Still here. Still pouring.
Available nightly through April 30.

A 4.5L bottle of Four Roses.
Matured six years. Produced by Seagram's in the 1990s.
Exported exclusively for the international market.
Most of these disappeared decades ago.
We're pouring one now.
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Join us as we welcome Kim Stodel, Bar Director of 3-Michelin Starred Providence, behind the bar at Old Lightning next Thursday (10/16). Stodel is known for his sustainably minded, zero waste cocktails featured in both The New York Times & LA Times.🍹⚡️
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Reserve your seat on for next Thursday, October 16th from 6pm to 10pm. Looking forward to seeing you there!🖥️📱

Tomorrow’s Release (10/7):
5 Bottles of ***ey x Rye.🥃🪶💚
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12 Years Old Straight Rye. 132.78 Proof.
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Doors Open at 6pm. See you on the Westside.