Here’s What Happened When Beverly Hills, 90210 Fans Got to Visit the Peach Pit IRL
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Every high school has that one hangout that everyone frequents. It's the place you might take first dates, "study" pre-calculus over milkshakes, or just hang out with your friends until curfew hits.
For the characters of Beverly Hills, 90210, that place was the Peach Pit. The old-school diner is where the gang came to chat through bad breakups, grab some fries after class, or even pick up a shift for extra cash. The burger joint was such a hot spot, it even spawned the After Dark nightclub where all the trendy new bands played.
So what could be a more fitting location to celebrate the return of the original West Beverly Hills High gang — Gabrielle Carteris, Shannen Doherty, Jennie Garth, Brian Austin Green, Jason Priestley, Tori Spelling, and Ian Ziering — in BH90210 than the Peach Pit? In honor of the new show, POPSUGAR created a real-life Peach Pit in Los Angeles, complete with burgers, milkshakes, retro decor, and even an after-hours bar. Ahead, check out the buzzworthy photo moments, classic treats, and fun cocktails at the Peach Pit pop-up, and get excited to watch BH90210 on FOX every Wednesday at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT.
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The Peach Pit by Day
The old-school diner vibes began on the exterior the Peach Pit: the pale turquoise paint, the checkerboard details, the retro neon sign that set the tone for the rest of the experience. You can almost picture good old Nat waiting to greet you and take your order.
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Photo Moments Galore
Inside the Peach Pit, visitors found tons of fun props and backdrops for pictures — including this miniature diner set complete with a tiny bar stool and jukebox.
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Classic Diner Dishes
During the day, the Peach Pit served up diner favorites like classic cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, grilled cheese, and fries. Vanilla and chocolate milkshakes were on the menu, of course, in addition to mini peach cobblers and cheesecakes.
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Remembering Luke Perry
No celebration of Beverly Hills, 90210 would be complete without a nod to Luke Perry. The Peach Pit honored the actor who played teen heartthrob Dylan McKay with a booth dedicated to his memory. FOX also donated $5 in his honor for every tweet hashtagged #BHPeachPit and #FightCRC, up to a total donation of $50,000.
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The Peach Pit After Dark
Once night fell, the Peach Pit transformed from an old-school diner to a hip late-night lounge. A tiny stage mimicked the Peach Pit's role as a stage for up-and-coming bands on Beverly Hills, 90210.
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Retro Touches
Fans got their fill of '90s nostalgia with all kinds of throwbacks scattered around the space, from the checkerboard-patterned payphone to the cheetah-print wallpaper.
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The West Beverly Blaze
After dark, the Peach Pit went from flipping burgers to mixing drinks. The West Beverly Blaze — named after the high-school newspaper — combined Pepsi, vodka, grenadine, and maraschino cherries for a sweet, refreshing cocktail.
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The Peach Pit Margarita
Guests could also order the Peach Pit Margarita, which added Tropicana Orange Juice and fresh peaches to the traditional tequila cocktail. Perfectly on theme!