When the idea of a whiskey lounge and kitchen with a prohibition-era motif for the historic downtown Riverside neighborhood was conceived, it was intended to be a traditional yet modern setting for everyone to enjoy. Meanwhile, the contemporary shines through the expertly prepared food that mixes foreign flavors, and the “classic” reverberates in the beverages, décor, and nightly entertainment.

The challenge of expressing that concept in one phrase or symbol is highlighted by the difficulties of balancing the competing elements in the restaurant. They decided to combine the two, therefore ProAbition. They considered it highly suitable, as mathematics is the global language understood and spoken by all in terrestrial nature, music, and the universe. The upside-down A in the “play on words ” is a mathematical sign indicating “for all.”

ProAbition invites you to raise a glass in celebration of established norms and the development of new ones by fusing traditional cocktails, décor, and entertainment with a modern menu in a space meant to be enjoyed by everybody. Of course, there is still enjoyment for those who don’t drink alcohol. ProAbition offers non-alcoholic options, like the Heineken 0.0, which shows how accommodating the restaurant really is for everyone who wants to soak in the prohibition-era theme of the venue.