The Abbey

Over the past 15+ years, The Abbey Food and Bar, has grown from a small, West Hollywood coffeehouse to one of the most popular hotspots in the country. Locals, tourists and celebrities alike all flock to The Abbey for its famous Martinis as well as its, open-air ambiance and truly relaxed elegance.

The Abbey's most recent 4,000 square-foot expansion (the fifth in 12 years), included the addition of a brand new bar and lounge, now dubbed the Effen Smooth Bar, bringing its total size to approximately 16,000 square feet.

In May 2006 and The Abbey beginning its biggest expansion to date - reproducing the signature Abbey experience in selected cities nationwide. While no specific locations have been finalized for national expansion, Miami's South Beach, Atlanta, San Francisco, Dallas, Las Vegas and Phoenix are being considered.

David Cooley, owner and manager, plays a vital role in the operation and expansion of The Abbey, as well as a significant participant in and contributor to the community that has been loyal to The Abbey. His Academy Awards party "The Envelope Please" is now sponsored by Esquire Magazine and has raised more than $150,000 a year for AIDS Project Los Angeles. He is also active in Toys for Tots, Aid for AIDS, South African Families and People with AIDS; as well as Gay & Lesbian Elder Housing.