Lounge 1888 Opens New Dining Venue in Inglewood
The Black-owned restaurant at 3930 West Century Boulevard features a private speakeasy and extensive patio seating.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Lounge 1888 officially opened in Inglewood in 2026, offering a new dining destination for the area. The venue is located at 3930 West Century Boulevard near major local sports facilities.
Why it matters
Owners Brian Corbett and Earnest Ross established the restaurant to address the identified lack of elevated dining options in Inglewood. The launch arrives alongside increased regional foot traffic driven by major sports venues.
The facility includes a main dining room with 144 seats, a 45-seat patio, and an eight-seat private speakeasy accessible via a secret door. Patrons can view live broadcasts across 17 television sets located throughout the venue.
The players
Brian Corbett
He is a co-owner of the newly opened Lounge 1888 in Inglewood.
Earnest Ross
He is a co-owner of the newly opened Lounge 1888 in Inglewood.
The details
The Black-owned business was developed by Brian Corbett and Earnest Ross after they secured the commercial space in 2024. Located near the Intuit Dome and SoFi Stadium, the restaurant is designed to serve the community amid the city's ongoing transformation into a major sports hub.
Timeline
2024: The owners secured the commercial space in Inglewood.
2026: Lounge 1888 opened for business.
2026: The Intuit Dome hosted the NBA All-Star Game.
2027: SoFi Stadium is scheduled to host Super Bowl LXI.
2028: SoFi Stadium is slated to host events for the 2028 Olympics.
Market Landscape
The restaurant capitalizes on the growth of Inglewood as a central sports and entertainment district. Its opening follows the development of the Intuit Dome, which represents a shift toward more high-capacity, multipurpose venues in the area.
Residents and visitors gain an additional dining option near the city's major stadiums. The venue provides a varied seating experience, ranging from standard dining to private, intimate settings.
The takeaway
The opening of Lounge 1888 reflects the broader commercial growth occurring around Inglewood's stadium corridor. Patrons can access the private speakeasy by locating the secret door within the main restaurant.
Further reading
Learn more about new establishments in the area by visiting the Inglewood Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Eater LA.
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