Restaurants
PIPS On La Brea — former restaurant and jazz venue
Former locationDerrick Pipkin's La Brea venue brought jazz, dining and Sunday brunch together for Los Angeles neighbors.
Location history
PIPS On La Brea closed March 28, 2026. Founder Derrick Pipkin's official PIPS Lifestyle site confirms the restaurant's closure and continued entertainment work in a new chapter.
Closed: March 28, 2026
Sources & latest check
Last checked October 3, 2026. Source dates below refer to the reporting, not necessarily the date a business opened or closed.
- The Legacy of PIPS On La Brea — founder's official website ↗
Official founder history confirms 2009 opening, March 2026 closure and PIPS Lifestyle continuation.
- Los Angeles restaurant closures March 2026 — Eater LA ↗
Specifies PIPS closed March 28 after 16 years; history of live music and Sunday brunch.
- OneUnited Bank — PIPS campaign announcement ↗
The bank’s own restaurant-based campaign explicitly identifies PIPS on La Brea as a Black-owned jazz club and restaurant.
- PIPS — Official historical company profile ↗
Business-managed company page identifies the former 1356 S La Brea address and Derrick Pipkin; operating hours and historical events are not treated as current.
