Melrose Umbrella Co. has been on Melrose Avenue since 2013 and describes itself as a post-Prohibition bar, which captures the vibe reasonably well. The room is layered with vintage design elements that mix saloon and apothecary aesthetics, and the overall effect is what someone once called disheveled chic. The cocktail menu is organized into five sections including bright and refreshing, spirit-forward, and tropics-inspired tiki drinks, with four distinct house variations on the Old Fashioned. Prices are reasonable for Melrose and the service is friendlier than average for the neighborhood. It tends to get overlooked next to flashier Hollywood and WeHo spots, but regulars treat it as one of the more reliable bars on the west side for exactly that reason.