SBE'S THE ABBEY SPRUCES UP FOR SUMMER WITH A REDESIGN AND FRESH NEW MENU
New Décor and Chef Michael Brown's Sophisticated Style Put a Modern Twist on The Abbey's Famously Welcoming Atmosphere. West Hollywood mecca The Abbey Food and Bar celebrates the summer season with the addition of executive chef Michael Brown, an updated menu and a fresh new look to highlight sizzling summer nights at The Abbey. Chef Brown brings an unparalleled level of culinary experience to his new role at The Abbey. Read More »

SBE'S THE ABBEY ANNOUNCES TWO NEW WEEKLY SUMMER EVENTS
Just in time for Summer, West Hollywood mecca, The Abbey Food and Bar, will add a little spice and a lot of fun with a host of new entertaining and sensational weekly events. Candis Cayne, one the East Coast's most notable performers, brings her energetic hit one woman show, featuring dancing and improvisational comedy, to California and can be seen live every Monday night at The Abbey, starting May 26. Additionally, weekly, interactive karaoke, complete with surprise celebrity performers and first class production, will keep guests entertained all summer long. Read More »

SBE'S THE ABBEY FOOD AND BAR UNVEILS NEW MENU: All-Day Menu Features "Modern American Comfort Food" Including Healthy Breakfast Dishes, Classic Lunch and Brunch Items, and a Selection of Hearty Entrees
SBE's Abbey Food and Bar a veritable West Hollywood mecca and one of the country's most beloved hotspots, has just unveiled a new menu. Blending classic Abbey favorites with a plethora of exciting new dishes for dining throughout the day, the new menu was developed by renowned culinary consultant Gail Defferari in tandem with the Abbey. Read »

SUNDAY AT AREA: David Cooley and Jeffrey Sanker Present Another New Monthly Dance Party at SBE's Chic New Hollywood Nightclub, Debuting Sunday, October 29th
Following the success of the monthly dance party, Sundays at Privilege, David Cooley, founder of the West Hollywood icon, The Abbey, and Jeffrey Sanker, dubbed the "high priest of gay parties," are expanding their first joint venture by adding SBE Restaurant Group's chic new Hollywood hotspot, Area. Read More »

SUNDAY AT PRIVILEGE: Presented by David Cooley and Jeffrey Sanker,Exceptional Monthly Dance Party at SBE's Acclaimed Hollywood Nightclub Begins Sunday, September 17th
David Cooley, founder of the West Hollywood icon, The Abbey, and Jeffrey Sanker, dubbed the "high priest of gay parties," are teaming up for a monthly dance party on Sunday nights at the Hollywood hotspot, Privilege, owned by SBE Restaurant Group. Read More »

The Abbey Food and Bar has been chosen as both "BEST BAR" and "BEST GAY BAR" in Los Angeles by AOL CityGuide "City's Best 2006." This is the second year in a row that The Abbey has nabbed the top spot in both categories. Nominees for this award included some of most popular and famous bars throughout the entire L.A. metro area. Read More »

MARCH 5, 2006

To raise important funds for AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA),  Jennifer Love Hewitt once again joins Esquire, the award-winning magazine for men, and Clear Channel L.A. in hosting the hottest Oscar Night party for young Hollywood at The Abbey Food and Bar in West Hollywood, Sunday March 5. Read More»

The Abbey collects $8,000 for holiday meals for local non-profit, Aid For AIDS. Read More»

David Cooley, founder and proprietorof The Abbey Food & Bar in West Hollywood, will be honored by the Ambassador Council of AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) at its second annual tribute reception known as "A Thanksgiving Moment." Read More»

First,  AOL CityGuide voters chose The Abbey-West Hollywood as the number one bar overall in the Los Angeles metro area.  Now, the buzz continues to build as voters for the prestigious 2005-06 Zagat Survey confirm it: The Abbey is L.A. 's hotspot. Read More»

AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) will host its 20th Summer Party on the New York City Streets set of Paramount Studios on July 23, 2005. A Los Angeles institution, Summer Party will feature live musical performances by Ryan Cabrera, Shiloh, the L.A. Ramblers and Tommy the UK Cowboy. Read More»

The Abbey’s Finlandia ICE BAR will play host to Q Televison Network and Clear Channel’s KIIS-FM for a Summer ’05 Kick-Off Party – A Gay Pride Month Celebration - on Wednesday, June 15, 2005 from 10pm to closing (following a private reception from 8-10pm).  The Abbey Food & Bar is located at 692 N. Robertson Blvd. in West Hollywood. . Read More»

Marking its most elaborate themed event to date, The Abbey/West Hollywood will celebrate Gay Pride Weekend 2005 with a special Bravo TV kick-off event, then transform itself into "The Abbey Disco Club," beginning Friday, June 10 through Sunday, June 12, 2005. Read More»

Reichen Burke was on hand at a press conference held at The Abbey Food & Bar in West Hollywood along with the mayor and Civil Rights attorney, John Duran and owner David Cooley. Read More»

The 4th Annual "The Envelope Please" Oscar party drew an eclectic mix of hipsters, hotties, celebutants and fashionistas to The Abbey in West Hollywood, which was transformed to benefit AIDS Project Los Angeles and hosted by Esquire Magazine and Jennifer Love Hewitt. Read More»

The Abbey Food and Bar has been chosen as both "BEST BAR" and "BEST GAY BAR" in Los Angeles by AOL Cityguide "City's Best 2004." Nominees for this award included some of most popular and famous bars throughout the entire L.A. metro area. Read More »

The Abbey Food and Bar will hold a fundraiser celebration on Monday, February 7, 2005 from 6:30-8:30pm honoring Councilman Bernard Parks and benefiting his campaign to be the next Mayor of the City of Los Angeles. Read More »

The Abbey would like to extend its gratitude and appreciation to our patrons for their continued support and for the five 2004 WeHo Awards nominations!

Best Restaurant/Bar: THE ABBEY
Male Bartender: Eddie Jackson of the Abbey
Female Bartender: Rachel Guidry
Best Businessmen: David Cooley
Business Manager: Saul Adana of the Abbey

Thousands of people of all ages participated in the 20th annual AIDS WALK LOS ANGELES. Participants walked more than six miles through West Los Angeles, and raised more than $3 million for HIV and AIDS-related programs in LA County. Read More »

Event Chairs Actress Alexandra Paul and producer/manager Daniel Sladek turned out a packed house last night at The Abbey in West Hollywood in support of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and their Election Protection Project. Read More »

The national tour of the hit Broadway musical, HAIRSPRAY, celebrated the end of its highly successful two month run in Los Angeles at THE ABBEY's Finlandia Ice Bar. Read More »

More than 100 gay and lesbian couples tied the knot at The Abbey in West Hollywood Tuesday night in a mass ceremony conducted by mayor John Duran and seen around the world. Read More »

The Abbey Food and Bar, located at 692 North Robertson Blvd. in West Hollywood, California, celebrated the completion of its newly expanded space on May 20, 2004. Read More »

On June 1, 2004, one hundred couples in their wedding finery will be racing to West Hollywood, CA, crying "Get Me to The Abbey on Time!!" Read More »

The Abbey Food and Bar, located at 692 North Robertson Boulevard in West Hollywood, will celebrate the completion of its newly expanded space on Friday, May 21 2004. Read More »

The Abbey, a West Hollywood historic social spot at 692 North Robertson Boulevard plans to kick off National Gay Pride Month with its first ever wedding and commitment ceremony. Read More »

Already famous for spotting movie stars, martinis and Hollywood's hottest men and women, The Abbey in West Hollywood will once again transform itself into "Oscar Alley's" sexiest and most outrageous awards night party - all in the name of charity. Read More »

Following expansion approval from the West Hollywood Planning Commission, construction has began on what owner David Cooley terms the "final and most elegant expansion of The Abbey to date." Read More »