Walk through an adult video store to this Hollywood speakeasy, where craft cocktails and club jams abound.

As if the name of the bar didn’t pique enough interest, the entrance to Adults Only is through the adult section of a Hollywood video store. You know that strip mall at Sunset and La Brea -- the one with the Burger King? Yeah, it’s in there. The shop itself is straight out of the ‘90s, with throwback portable TVs, cult movie posters covering the walls, bookshelves jam-packed with VHS' and everything bathed in pink neon light. Even the bouncer makes for a convincingly sketchy shop owner.

Okay, so it's not a real video shop, but it's a fun quirk. Look for the pink neon sign that reads "Adults Only" glowing from the narrow entrance and you've come to the right place. Linger if you like, but the real fun is past the pornos. Once you slip through the black curtain in the back, it’s a completely different vibe thanks to designer Matt Winter ( Melrose Umbrella Co. , Oldfield’s Liquor Room ). Hanging cathedral lamps cast a moody glow over the sprawling space, and the DJ and open dance floor suggests more of a club vibe than a speakeasy. Dark, spacious and loud as hell, this place is an ideal last stop of the night, where you can bump hips with a sexy crowd in the lounge area or slink off to the side room to play pool (and actually hear yourself talk). Everyone loves a secret entrance, especially Hollywood types, so you better dress to impress if you want to fit in.

Regal couch seating spans along one wall, and across from it, an old-fashioned bar stretches out across the length of the room. Behind it is mixology madcap, Billy Ray ( Blind Barber ), cranking out creative concoctions. Films—often with a good amount of nudity—are projected onto a wall, and below that, an arched doorway opens up into the billiards room. It’s just about everything a grown-up could want. You’re missing out big time if you don’t try at least one libation off the menu, as Billy Ray really brings his A-game and sense of fun to the program. Sure, there's shots, beer, cocktails—Adults Only has it all. But if you want a quality beverage and you’re feeling adventurous, we recommend the Dirty Sanchez . It’s a zingy refresher of smoky mezcal, lime, agave, cucumber, serrano chili and cilantro, sure to put a spring in your step. Those with an intense negative reaction to cilantro may want to steer clear, though. Instead, try a classic bourbon smash with a twist, like Grounds for Divorce. The boozy, balanced concoction of Woodford Reserve bourbon (of which Billy Ray is the brand ambassador), combines lemon and mint, with a touch of yuzu bitters and apple spice. Craft cocktails will run you $14, and the house special—Money Shot—is a cold beer and a shot of Fernet Branca for $10. Those with a penchant for something pink and fruity (you know who you are) will enjoy the Clueless ($14), made with vodka, lemon, honey, raspberry, cucumber and ginger beer. It’s crisp, not too sweet, and goes down way too easily. There's no kitchen here, so you'd better pace yourself.

When Googling this place, whatever you do, don’t forget to tack on “bar” after “adults only” in the search field. We might as well mention, also, that the restroom is unisex and the stall doors are see-through. Cool, if you’re into that. - - - - - Adults Only comes by way of Spencer Kushner and Freddy and Elie Braidi, whose other spots include Project LA , The Study Hollywood and San Remo's NYC. We had a chance to pick their creative (if not slightly dirty) minds on how the concept came to be. Spencer, what made you start Adults Only? Well I have been in club promotion for almost a decade, and specifically helped run “ Hydes ” up the street from my current spot. I partnered with my friends and we decided to open Adults Only and have been really blown away by all the success we have had in just a few months of opening. What makes Adults Only it’s own experience; what makes it different than any other club In Hollywood? We are a smaller club, with amazing mixologists, and our DJ sets are always different and unique. We find that people keep coming back to Adults Only because of the laid back atmosphere, meaning our bouncers don’t harass people, you never see a bar fight, and everyone is always having fun because we keep the place small and contained. I love the experience of walking into the bar and seeing various videos and cassette tapes, it feels like I’m walking back into the 90s; was this intentional? Breakroom 86 and Good Times at Davey Waynes have done the same kind of the thing with their interior design efforts. I wouldn’t say it was a strategic move, more we wanted something to fill that hallway [in a way] that would make it interesting for our viewers. You forgot to mention that besides the videos and cassette tapes, we also have set up small screens that play vintage porn. A lot of customers get caught in that corner on their way in and I have to sometimes remind them that the bar is actually just a couple more feet away. Do you plan to open more locations for Adults Only? We are working on opening another location in New York right now, specifically Brooklyn. However the build out efforts are taking forever and so we don’t necessarily have a target date as to when that will be officially opened, we are hoping by September or November that we can launch it. What is your most popular drink on you drink menu? Definitely the Old Fashion. Our mixologists make this drink with serious care, and I believe it is one of the best Los Angeles has to offer. I made him perfect it because it is my personal favorite drink, and we if we aren’t serving our favorites in the best possible way then what are we all doing here? Looking for more hot spots in LA? Check out this perfect hangover brunch place , or this outdoor spot ideal for sun and cervezas .