The Corner Door was a celebrated nightlife venue located in Culver City, California, United States. Opened in 2012 at 12477 West Washington Boulevard, The Corner Door quickly developed a reputation as both a convivial neighborhood bar and a forward-thinking cocktail lounge. Spearheaded by owner and barman Beau du Bois, the space was lauded for its inviting, unpretentious ambience paired with an inventive beverage program, attracting both locals and visitors from across Los Angeles.

The venue became particularly notable during the rise of Southern California’s craft cocktail movement in the 2010s, standing as an anchor for the neighborhood’s emerging food and nightlife scene. Over the years, The Corner Door was praised in media such as LA Weekly and Eater LA not only for its high-quality drinks but also for its welcoming atmosphere, approachable food menu, and regular themed events that fostered a tight-knit community. Structurally, The Corner Door retained its original cozy, vintage-inspired design for most of its existence, maintaining the charm and character that became central to its identity.

While the bar did not relocate, it periodically underwent interior refreshes and menu overhauls to stay contemporary. In 2020, like many nightlife venues, The Corner Door faced challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic and ultimately closed its doors permanently that year, marking the end of an influential era for Culver City nightlife. Culturally, The Corner Door was significant for providing a stage for both up-and-coming and established figures in Los Angeles’s food and beverage scene, often featuring pop-up kitchen residencies and guest bartender nights rather than traditional musical performances.

However, it did occasionally host DJ sets and intimate acoustic acts, helping to cultivate an environment that was as much about creativity and connection as it was about food and drink. Notable artists and personalities who made appearances or held guest shifts at The Corner Door included acclaimed bartenders such as Julian Cox, Naomi Schimek, and Nick Meyer; chef Eric Greenspan presented pop-up dinners; music sets came from local DJs like DJ Jedi and international guests from the cocktail world including Dushan Zaric of New York’s Employees Only. The venue left an indelible mark on Los Angeles’s nightlife scene and is fondly remembered by the community and industry professionals alike.