About Us
THE H.WOOD GROUP - OUR STORY
The h.wood Group is a Los Angeles based hospitality and lifestyle company with a diversified portfolio of upscale nightlife & restaurant venues. Born and raised in Los Angeles, longtime friends John Terzian and Brian Toll established The h.wood Group in 2008 after years of working independently. Their vision was born out of a need to bring high-end, thoughtful and detailed concepts to the Los Angeles market and, eventually, all over the world. With a love of catering to the friends and family whom they had grown up with, Terzian and Toll spent their time tending to their every social need. To this day, this emphasis on service remains at the core of The h.wood Group.
It began with one nightclub, where h.wood friends and family could convene, and today, the company is responsible for some of the most iconic brands in the world, including Delilah, The Nice Guy, and Bootsy Bellows, among many others. With thirteen venues in Los Angeles, five others across the nation and four new ones on the horizon, The h.wood Group is rapidly expanding. Its multi-concept portfolio is uniquely positioned to cater to different markets while staying true to its core values-distinct aesthetics, world-class service and palpable atmosphere. With an emphasis on art, fashion and entertainment, the company’s projects seek to reflect and impact popular culture on both local and global scales.
In addition to brick-and-mortar concepts, The h.wood Group offers corporate branding, catering, event production and marketing services. The company has established itself as one of the most reputable event producers in the market with a proven track record of success. From private events to international pop-ups, The h.wood Group has a global footprint. Now a multi-faceted brand with impressive growth, the h.wood name is known well beyond the bounds of the cities it occupies.
John Terzian
John Terzian is the Co-Founder and Co-President of The h.wood Group, one of the most influential hospitality companies of the past two decades. Known for his instinctive understanding of atmosphere, culture, and community, Terzian has helped redefine modern hospitality by creating destinations that bring together design, music, dining, and storytelling to create experiences that resonate far beyond the walls of a restaurant or club. Since founding The h.wood Group alongside longtime partner Brian Toll, Terzian has played a central role in shaping a portfolio of globally recognized concepts celebrated for their distinct identity, meticulous design, and devoted following.
Terzian has long believed that as the world becomes increasingly digital, people crave authentic, in-person experiences more than ever, an idea reflected in his work, which champions the power of connection through hospitality, music, and shared celebration.
Brian Toll
Brian Toll is the Co-Founder and Co-President of The h.wood Group and the operational architect behind the hospitality company that has helped shape the industry for nearly two decades. Widely respected for his disciplined leadership and business acumen, Toll oversees the company’s operations, financial strategy, and long-term development, ensuring that each concept is executed with the precision and consistency that have become hallmarks of the brand. A Los Angeles native with an entrepreneurial mindset, Toll has played a central role in transforming The h.wood Group from an idea centered on bringing people together into a globally recognized hospitality platform.
In recent years, Toll has also helped guide the company’s evolution beyond traditional venues into large-scale experiential events and global brand collaborations. Through careful planning and a deep understanding of the industry, he has aided the company’s growth while preserving the level of service, attention to detail, and atmosphere that guests associate with the brand.
