West Hollywood has a legit, art-forward space where on-site consumption meets real hospitality. The Artist Tree Studio cannabis lounge in West Hollywood runs tableside ordering, canna-cocktails, and a steady calendar of programming across the second and third floors at 8625 Santa Monica Blvd. It’s simple: no gimmicks, just a well-run session that respects the plant and the guest.
Quick Facts
You’ll find the lounge on the second and third floors above The Artist Tree’s first-floor retail at 8625 Santa Monica Blvd, near Westbourne in the heart of West Hollywood. The room opens Wednesday from 3–10pm and Thursday through Sunday from noon to 10pm; it rests Monday and Tuesday. The format is licensed on-site consumption—smoking and edibles are both in play—and it’s built like a restaurant: sit down, order from staff, and settle in.
Inventory is deep: the ecosystem draws from 700+ SKUs, plus a craft canna-cocktail program designed to feel like a bar service flow. Happy hour lands Wednesday to Friday, 4–7pm, with $9 canna-cocktails and 20% off select items to prime the evening crowd. Walk-ins are welcome, but groups of six or more should email in for reservations (table minimums or covers may apply at certain times).
It’s 21+ with ID, and consumption is limited to products purchased the same day at The Artist Tree WeHo—if you bring items up from the retail floor, they need to be new and unopened. Time limits are TBD by client.
The Vibe
Think open-air lounge layered with gallery energy. Inside, the space moves like a service-driven social club; outside, the patio catches the light and the neighborhood pulse. Rotating art sets the tone, and the staff operates with restaurant cadence, not a dispensary queue. The experience feels intentional: a place to order, consume, and actually hang out, with music and live programming shaping the mood without drowning it. In other words, it’s built for a night, not just a transaction.
What’s on the Menu?
The Studio’s advantage is its depth. If it’s on the first-floor menu, you can buy it and bring it upstairs for same-day consumption, provided it’s unopened at the door. That includes flower and pre-rolls for classic sessions; vapes for guests who want cleaner, quieter hits; and concentrates—hash, rosin, and traditional extracts—supported by a selection of devices you can borrow or rent if you didn’t bring your own.
If you did bring your own glass, corkage is $30, a small nod to culture that also keeps service organized and safe. Edibles are fair game as well, and the canna-cocktail program turns the experience into something familiar: bar-style service that flows with the room.
The happy-hour window is the smart entry point—$9 canna-cocktails and 20% off select items pull weekday traffic without cheapening the brand. Specific price ranges by SKU are TBD by client, but the cadence is clear: discover, select, consume, and settle into the programming without getting up to chase another line. Food is simple and practical: no outside meals, but you can order Fresh Brothers directly to your table so the session doesn’t get cut short by hunger.
Programming & Events
This lounge isn’t just a room; it runs a calendar. Live entertainment, brand takeovers, wellness and education formats—those are standard beats here. The WeHo event calendar and RSVP links live right on the lounge page, so guests can plan a visit that aligns with a DJ night, a class, or a brand feature.
That regular cadence matters. It keeps the experience fresh for locals, gives tourists a reason to drop in mid-week, and creates a clean runway for operators and brands to collaborate on evenings that feel intentional rather than transactional. Interested partners can use the same page to plug into the flow—reservations for larger groups run through email, and event RSVPs are handled via the posted calendar.
Compliance & House Etiquette (Keep it Simple)
The rules are straightforward and presented like good hospitality, not a lecture. It’s 21+ with ID, full stop. Only products purchased the same day at The Artist Tree West Hollywood can be consumed in the lounge; if you’re bringing items up from the retail floor, they must be new and unopened at check-in.
Smoking, vaping, and edibles are permitted within the scope of the lounge, balanced by a lineup of accessories to borrow or rent for guests who traveled light. No outside food is permitted, but table-side ordering from Fresh Brothers keeps the session intact. Any service fees, tax specifics, or time limits are TBD by client, as are ventilation or other safety notes that might be published elsewhere. This is not legal advice, just the house playbook condensed.
Why it Matters (For Operators & Brands)
A lot of consumption lounges stall out because they’re built like showrooms with chairs. The Artist Tree Studio reads more like hospitality with a retail backbone. That difference matters. Tableside service minimizes friction for newcomers and gives regulars a reason to stay. The same-day purchase rule funnels retail into ritual: buy downstairs, consume upstairs, and let staff guide you through the experience. That’s fertile ground for lounge-exclusive features, happy-hour experiments, category spotlights, and brand takeovers that do more than pass out stickers.
The events cadence turns programming into a demand engine—pair a DJ set with a live rosin feature, or line up an education night with a curated flight and a small discount window. Even without public analytics, the design invites testing and iteration: time-boxed promotions, themed nights, and measurable RSVP-to-receipt momentum. And remember the market: West Hollywood isn’t just local; it’s a destination. A room that behaves like a restaurant can earn weekday traffic and weekend energy while giving brands a credible stage to connect without hijacking the vibe.
Neighborhood Pro Tips
If you drive, you’ll want the small free lot behind the building via Westbourne, backed up by metered street parking and two public lots at 8584 Santa Monica Blvd and 911 Hancock Ave. Rideshare is the cleanest move—arrive, session, depart without watching the clock. If you’re hungry, order to the table; outside food is off-limits, and leaving breaks the rhythm. Hours cap at 10pm, so plan the after-session accordingly.
How To Visit
The easiest path is to shop the first floor first, especially if you want the best selection before you head upstairs. Otherwise, settle into the lounge and order tableside—it’s built to handle everything from canna-cocktails to devices. The happy-hour window (Wednesday to Friday, 4–7pm) is the smart play for a first run.
Walk-ins are fine for small parties; bigger groups should email reservations.weho@theartisttree.com to lock the details, with the understanding that table minimums or covers may pop up at peak times. Bring a valid ID and be prepared to purchase on the day of your session. Payment specifics are TBD by client. For details, head to the official lounge page, check the event calendar, and browse the West Hollywood menu from the links posted there: Reserve/Visit: https://www.theartisttree.com/studio-cannabis-lounge-west-hollywood/
The Beard Bros Take
This is the blueprint: cannabis service run like hospitality, not an afterthought. The same-day consumption rule turns retail into a ritual and gives brands a believable way to show up without shouting. Happy hour is the acquisition lever worth tuning; exclusive features during that window will move product and teach you something about your mix. BYO glass with corkage is a culture nod that doubles as an upsell for accessory rentals. And the events engine is where partnerships actually earn their keep—bring education and a point of view, not just a logo.
West Hollywood rewards operators who understand pacing and purpose; keep the calendar tight and the service sharper, and the room will take care of the rest.
If you’re a lounge/operator or brand looking to partner on programming, menu features, or media that moves product, talk to Beard Bros. We combine content, programmatic, and retail media to drive foot traffic and sell-through. → https://www.beardbrospharms.com/contact
