Food and drink share the stage at Westside Tavern

A blackberry julep served up at the new Westside Tavern near the Landmark Theater. The Tavern features a 50-foot bar with bartenders who have been trained by a well-known mixologist. All fruit juices are juiced on site, and there is a large array of specialty cocktails and craft beers.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

A Tahitian blackberry martini designed by bartender Ella Gogel at the new Westside Tavern in West L.A.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

The Westside Tavern features a 50-foot bar with bartenders who have been trained by a well-known mixologist.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Diners can enjoy the low light ambience around dining tables at the Westside Tavern  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Fresh lime, red pepper, lemon, grapefruit and carrot are served at the Westside Tavern.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

A healthy garnish tray featuring blood orange, star anise, candied ginger, red pepper slices, cranberries, Luxardo cherries and more are served at the bar at the Westside Tavern  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

A grilled pork chop with candied onions, apple mustard and raisin slaw is served at the Westside Tavern.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Westside Tavern is a new gastropub near the Landmark Theater.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Server Liz Frederick tallies a check inside the Westside Tavern.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)

Chefs create an array of great foods inside a giant stainless steel kitchen at the Westside Tavern.  (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)