EST. 2010
Warm, rustic and inviting, this dimly lit bar boasts one of the best wine lists in Los Angeles, all available by the glass. The perfect setting for a date night or to share a cheese plate with a friend.
EST. 2011
Bar Covell’s elegant private room is hidden behind a secret bookcase. Parties are tended to by a private bartender with beer flowing from a self-serve tap encased in the wall.
EST. 2012
The neighborhood restaurant you always crave, L&E offers a seafood focused menu. Enjoy wine and dinner on the sidewalk patio or head upstairs to drink cocktails & devour oysters at the raw bar.
EST. 2012
A beer drinker's paradise with 18 rotating taps of California's freshest brews, the Hermosillo is laid back and just plain fun! Enjoy delicious beer and great snacks at this locals hangout.
EST. 2014
Everything feels just right as you sip margaritas on the open air patio. Fresh cocktails and thoughtful, well-sourced traditional dishes make it stand out in a town full of good Mexican food.
EST. 2015
Beautifully designed and ideally located, this boutique hotel delivers the best lodging on the Eastside. Each suite is tailored with unique details to create a world of sophistication and comfort.
EST. 2015
Providing some of the best wine in the valley, Augustine offers a delicious food menu complimenting a rotating list of vintage wines by the glass and bottle.
EST. 2016
The quintessential American dive bar complete with a frosty mug of Budweiser and delicious fried chicken. Shoot some pool before taking a turn at Buck Hunter.
EST. 2017
Enjoy a glass of wine and beautifully executed renditions of classic French fare under the Gold Line in Chinatown at this intimate wine bar.
EST. 2018
Dustin's first foray outside of LA, and a return to his home state of Oklahoma, Bar Arbolada is cut from the same cloth as Bar Covell. Quality cocktails, great wine and small plates bring a bit of LA to Oklahoma.
EST. 2019
This beautiful addition to Highland Park is the perfect place to savor a glass of wine (or two). Flavorful food accompanies a well curated selection of wine and craft beer presented in an alluring space.
EST. 2020
Serving hand roll variations of the distinctive and high-quality flavors that have made Sushi Note a city-wide favorite, Sōgo Roll Bar is designed to be an easy go-to for both dine-in and take-out.
EST. 2022
This market is your first stop in Big Bear. Selling produce, provisions and home goods in the village. A curated selection of food, wine, beer and housewares provide something for everyone.
EST. 2022
Eagle Rock’s neighborhood aperitivo bar. Enjoy Italian bar bites alongside classic cocktails and amaro in the bar’s retro vibe. Ranked one of Esquire’s Best Bars in 2023.
EST. 2022
LA’s first vegan butcher-deli. House-made ‘meats’ are available in both the deli case and in prepared sandwiches with Mexican influences, served with agua frescas, sides and desserts.
Next up: Shim Sham, a neighborhood cocktail bar on Beverly.
Stay tuned for more projects in the works!
Dustin Lancaster
Founder & President
Dustin Lancaster is a Los Angeles based restaurateur and hotelier. An Oklahoma native, Dustin was drawn to LA to study theater at the California Institute of the Arts. After spending most of his 20’s acting in television and commercials, he enjoyed a transformative five year stint as the bar manager at Café Stella. Having fallen in love with the restaurant business, Dustin opened his first venture, Bar Covell, in 2010.
A decade later, Dustin’s group, Drumm Hospitality, comprises some of the Eastside’s most beloved and acclaimed restaurants, bars and hotels. Founded on the belief that all good hospitality ventures are a result of great collaborations, Dustin has worked with a talented group of partners and staff to develop a variety of diverse projects. Their portfolio includes wine bars, neighborhood restaurants, curated markets, boutique hotels and more. Formerly known as An Eastside Establishment, Drumm Hospitality has since expanded beyond the boundaries of the Eastside of Los Angeles.
Each of these concepts was inspired by the eclectic and artsy nature of the Eastside, and rooted in Dustin’s passion for quality service, engaging design aesthetic and excellent food and beverage. In addition to developing his own places, Dustin also utilizes his wide-ranging expertise in the hospitality industry on a variety of consulting projects. His’s ventures have garnered such accolades as Esquire’s “Best Bars in America,” Los Angeles Magazine’s “75 Best Restaurants,” and “best of” lists in Vogue, Travel & Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler.
Sabrina Locatelli
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Co-Owner: Hotel Covell & Bar Covell
Locatelli appeared 20 days after Lancaster opened his first bar, Covell. Their synergy was immediate and together they went on to open more than a dozen additional companies, most of which have exceeded their expectations and cemented their reputation amongst the Eastside. She sees numbers as seekers of truth, perfect in their balance and honesty. Locatelli is resourceful under pressure, reliable, and above all, loyal. “No Photographs.”
Sarah Dietz
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Co-Owner: Sōgo Roll Bar, Bar Covell & Bear Cupboards Market
Sarah Dietz has spent her whole life in restaurants. A Los Angeles native born into a family of food writers and restaurant suppliers, she spent her childhood in restaurants and in her first job joined the team at Santa Monica landmark Valentino.
After decamping to New York, Sarah continued her path in operations, working at a number of restaurants in the Union Square Hospitality Group portfolio. These wide-ranging experiences from fast casual to fine dining were unified by Danny Meyer’s unique and enduring commitment to hospitality that imbued each of his businesses. Sarah left Maialino to open Huertas, an East Village Basque restaurant. As Service Director, she codified a style of service that was rewarded with a glowing two-star review from the New York Times.
Looking to explore a new part of the industry, Sarah developed a Director of Operations role at Sleeping Giant NY, operators of some of Manhattan’s favorite neighborhood and industry hangouts. Sarah helped bring to life their most ambitious project yet, The Spaniard, an Irish pub homage to the classic New York tavern in an iconic West Village space.
After a decade in New York, Sarah relocated back to Los Angeles in 2017. Since then she has been the Director of Operations for Drumm Hospitality, where she works alongside principal Dustin Lancaster running some of the Eastside’s most beloved restaurants, bars, and hotels.
CONTACT US
Get in touch at info@drumm.la